AT&T EL52103 User manual

Quick start guide
EL52103/EL52113/EL52203/
EL52213/EL52253/EL52303/
EL52313/EL52333/EL52353/
EL52403/EL52503
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
caller ID/call waiting
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Instructions
This quick start guide provides you with basic installation and operation instructions.
A limited set of features are described in abbreviated form.
Please refer to the complete online EL52103/EL52113/EL52203/EL52213/
EL52253/EL52303/EL52313/EL52333/EL52353/EL52403/EL52503 DECT 6.0
cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting user’s manual for a
full set of installation and operation instructions at
http://telephones.att.com/manuals.
Before using this AT&T product, please read Important safety information on
pages 26-28 of this quick start guide.
Table of contents
Parts checklist........................................................1
Installation .............................................................2
Battery installation..............................................3
Battery charging ...................................................4
Handset overview.................................................5
Telephone base overview.................................6
Menu overview.......................................................7
Feature summary..................................................7
Telephone settings ..............................................8
Making, answering and ending calls...........9
Options while on calls....................................10
Handset locator..................................................11
Intercom.................................................................12
Directory ................................................................14
Speed dial ............................................................15
Caller ID.................................................................16
Answering system and voicemail..............17
Turn the answering system on or off......17
Announcement...................................................17
Number of rings.................................................18
Call screening .....................................................18
Message playback.............................................18
Delete all old messages ................................19
Remote access....................................................19
Adding and registering handsets ..............20
Deregistering handsets ..................................21
Troubleshooting ................................................. 22
Important safety information ......................26
For C-UL compliance.......................................29
FCC Part 68 and ACTA....................................32
FCC Part 15..........................................................33
Limited warranty................................................34
Technical specifications .................................36

Parts checklist
Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and
original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Cordless handset
(1 for EL52103/EL52113)
(2 for EL52203/EL52213/
EL52253)
(3 for EL52303/EL52313/
EL52333/EL52353)
(4 for EL52403)
(5 for EL52503)
Charger for cordless handset
with power adapter installed
(1 for EL52203/
EL52213/EL52253)
(2 for EL52303/EL52313/
EL52333/EL52353)
(3 for EL52403)
(4 for EL52503)
Wall mount bracket
Battery compartment cover
(1 for EL52103/EL52113)
(2 for EL52203/
EL52213/EL52253)
(3 for EL52303/EL52313/
EL52333/EL52353)
(4 for EL52403)
(5 for EL52503)
Telephone line cordBattery for cordless handset
(1 for EL52103/EL52113)
(2 for EL52203/
EL52213/EL52253)
(3 for EL52303/EL52313/
EL52333/EL52353)
(4 for EL52403)
(5 for EL52503)
BT162342/BT262342
Power adapter for
telephone base
Telephone base
Quick start guide
Quick start guide
EL52103/EL52113/EL52203/
EL52213/EL52253/EL52303/
EL52313/EL52333/EL52353/
EL52403/EL52503
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
caller ID/call waiting
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Installation
Install the telephone base and charger, as shown below. If you subscribe to high-speed
Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must
install a DSL filter on the DSL line. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use
the included wall mount bracket and refer to Wall mount installation in the online
user’s manual for details.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Use only the power adapter(s) provided with this
product. To obtain a replacement, visit our website
at www.telephones.att.com or call
1 [phone]. In Canada, dial
1 [phone].
Plug the large end
of the charger’s
power adapter into
an electrical outlet
not controlled by a
wall switch.
Ensure the small
end of the charger’s
power adapter is
plugged into the
power jack on
the bottom of the
charger.
Plug the large end
of the base power
adapter into an
electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall
switch.
Plug the small end
of the base power
adapter into the power
jack on the bottom of
the telephone base.
Plug one end of the
telephone line cord into
a telephone wall jack.
A DSL filter (not included)
is required if you have DSL
high-speed Internet service.
Route the cords
through the slots.
Plug the other end of
the telephone line cord
into the telephone line
jack on the bottom of
the telephone base.

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Battery installation
Install the battery, as shown below.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT162342/
BT262342). To order, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call
1 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].
Plug the battery
connector securely
into the socket inside
the handset battery
compartment, matching
the orientation of the
engraved label.
1. Insert the supplied
battery with the label
THIS SIDE UP facing
up, as indicated.
2. Align the cover flat
against the battery
compartment, then
slide it upwards until
it clicks into place.
3.
Charge the handset by placing it
face up in the telephone base or
charger. The CHARGE light is on
when charging.
4. To replace the battery, press
the tab and slide the battery
compartment cover downwards.
Lift out the old battery and
disconnect it from the handset.
Follow the instructions to install
and charge a new battery.
CHARGE light
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342

Battery charging
Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the
following table). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to
charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base
or charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous
charging. See Technical specifications on page 36 for battery operating times.
If the screen is blank, you need to charge the handset without interruption for at least
30 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use the telephone for a short time.
The screen shows Low battery until you have charged the battery without interruption
for at least 30 minutes. The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators
and actions to take.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank or shows
Put in charger.
Battery has no or very little
charge. The handset cannot
be used.
Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).
The screen shows
Low battery and flashes.
Battery has enough charge
to be used for a short time.
Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).
The screen shows HANDSET X
and the battery icon shows .
Battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,
place it in the telephone base or
charger when not in use.
notes:
If you are on a call in low battery mode, you hear 4 short beeps every 50 seconds.
If no battery is installed in the handset when you place it in the telephone base or charger, the
screen shows No battery. Follow the instructions in Battery installation on page 3 to install
the battery.
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After you install your telephone or power returns following a power
outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time (see
page 8). To skip setting the date and time, press OFF/CANCEL.
Date: MM/DD/YY
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Handset overview
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CHARGE light
On when the handset is
charging in the telephone
base or charger.
CID/VOLUME
Press to scroll down while
in menus.
Press to decrease the
listening volume.
Press to show the caller ID
log when the handset is not
in use.
While entering names or
numbers in the directory,
press to move the cursor to
the left.
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MENU/SELECT
Press to display the menu.
Once in the menu, press to
select an item or save an
entry or setting.
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OFF/CANCEL
During a call, press to hang
up.
While using menus, press
to cancel an operation,
back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu
display; or press and hold
to exit to idle mode.
Press and hold while the
handset is not in use to
erase the missed call
indicator.
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QUIET#
Press and hold to set and
turn on the quiet mode, or
turn it off.
When reviewing a caller ID
log entry, press repeatedly
to view other dialing
options.
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DIR/VOLUME
Press to scroll up while in
menus.
Press to increase the
listening volume.
Press to show directory
entries when the handset is
not in use.
While entering names or
numbers in the directory,
press to move the cursor to
the right.
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/SPEAKER
Press to turn on the handset
speakerphone, press again to
resume normal handset use.
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to review
the last 10 numbers dialed.
While entering numbers,
press and hold to insert a
dialing pause.
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TONE
Press to switch to tone dialing
temporarily during a call if you
have pulse service.
PHONE/FLASH
Press to make or answer
a call.
During a call, press to
answer an incoming call
when you receive a call
waiting alert.
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MUTE/DELETE
During a call, press to mute
the microphone.
While predialing, press to
erase digits.
While reviewing the redial
list, directory, speed dial
list or caller ID log, press to
delete an individual entry.
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INT
Press to initiate an intercom
conversation or transfer a call.
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While reviewing a caller
ID log, press repeatedly to
add or remove 1 in front
of the caller ID log before
dialing or saving it to the
directory.
Press and hold to set or
dial your voicemail number.
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X/DELETE
Press to delete the message currently
playing.
Press twice to delete all old messages when
the telephone is not in use.
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Telephone base overview
/REPEAT
Press to repeat a message.
Press twice to play the previous message.
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/SKIP
Press to skip a message.
/PLAY/STOP
Press to start or stop message playback.
During call screening, press to temporarily
turn the call screening on or off.
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/HANDSET LOCATOR
Press to page all handsets.
Message window
Displays the number of messages or other
answering system information.
/ /-VOLUME+
When the telephone is not in use, press to
adjust the telephone base ringer volume.
During call screening or message playback,
press to adjust the listening volume.
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/ANS ON/OFF
Press to turn the built-in answering system on
or off.

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Menu overview
Use the menu to change the telephone settings.
Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode (when the handset is not in use) to enter the
main menu.
Press CID or DIR to scroll through menu items.
Press MENU/SELECT to select or save the indicated item.
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Press OFF/CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit
the menu display. Press and hold OFF/CANCEL to cancel an operation and return
to idle mode.
Feature summary
Default settings are indicated by an asterisk (*).
Screen display Function Options
LCD language Set the display language as English, French or
Spanish.
English*
Français
Español
Voicemail # Set the speed dial voicemail number. Voicemail #
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Clr voicemail Turn off the voicemail indicator. Reset VM Icon?
Key tone Set whether there are beeps when you press keys. On*
Off
Set date/time Set date and time of the telephone system. Date: MM/DD/YY
Time: HH:MM --
Home area code Set the telephone to recognize calls with the home
area code.
Home area code
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Dial mode Set whether outgoing calls use pulse dialing or tone
dialing.
Pulse
Touch-tone*
Call screening Set whether incoming calls are played through the
speaker while they are being recorded.
On*
Off
# of rings Set how many times the telephone rings before the
answering system answers an incoming call.
6,5,4,3*,2,
Toll saver
Remote code Select a 2-digit number to allow remote access from
another telephone (away from your home
or office).
19*
Msg alert tone Set whether there is an audible message alert every
10 seconds when there are new messages.
On
Off*
Recording time Set how long a message can be recorded. 3 minutes*
2 minutes
1 minute
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Telephone settings
Use Feature summary on page 7 to find and set features. The following are a few
examples of common features to set. Refer to Handset settings and Answering
system settings in the online user’s manual for detailed instructions on setting all
telephone features.
Handset ringer volume
You can set the handset ringer volume level, or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is
off, and Ringer off appear on the handset screen.
Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is in idle mode.
Press CID or DIR to scroll to Ringers, then press MENU/SELECT
twice to select Ringer volume.
Press CID or DIR to sample each volume level.
Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference.
note: If the handset ringer volume is off, that handset ringer is silenced
for all incoming calls; however, that handset still plays the paging tone
when responding to the handset locator feature.
Telephone base ringer volume
When the telephone is not in use, press / /-VOLUME+ on the telephone base to
adjust the ringer volume.
Date and time
The answering system announces the day of the week and time of each message
received prior to playing it. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time
are set automatically with each incoming call. However, the year must be set so that the
day of the week can be calculated from the caller ID information.
Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is in idle mode.
Press CID or DIR to scroll to Set date/time, then press
MENU/SELECT.
Press CID or DIR to select the month, then press
MENU/SELECT or enter the 2-digit number (01-12) using the
dialing keys.
Press CID or DIR to select the day, then press MENU/SELECT
or enter the 2-digit number (01-31) using the dialing keys.
Press CID or DIR to select the year or enter the 2-digit
number (00-99) using the dialing keys, then press
MENU/SELECT.
Press CID or DIR to select the hour, then press MENU/SELECT
or enter the 2-digit number (00-23) using the dialing keys.
Press CID or DIR to select the minute, then press
MENU/SELECT or enter the 2-digit number (00-59) using the
dialing keys.
Press CID or DIR to choose AM or PM. Press MENU/SELECT
to save.
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Volume:
Ringer volume
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Set date/time
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Date: MM/DD/YY
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Time: HH:MM - -
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