AT&T EL50003 User manual

User’s manual
EL50003/EL50013
DECT 6.0 expansion handset
for use with AT&T models
EL51103/EL51203/EL52103/
EL52113/EL52203/EL52213/
EL52253/EL52303/EL52313/
EL52353/EL52403/EL52503
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Congratulations
on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this AT&T
product, please read the Important safety information section on
pages 21-23 of this manual. For complete instructions, please
refer to the manual provided with your EL51103/EL51203/EL52103/
EL52113/EL52203/EL52213/EL52253/EL52303/EL52313/EL52353/
EL52403/EL52503 telephone. You can also visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone].
In Canada, dial 1 [phone].
This telephone meets the California Energy Commission regulations
for energy consumption. Your telephone is set up to comply with the
energy-conserving standards right out of the box. No further action
is necessary.
Model number: EL50003/EL50013
Type: DECT 6.0 expansion handset
Serial number:
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:
Both the model and serial numbers of your AT&T product can be
found on the bottom of the telephone base.
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is
necessary to return your telephone for warranty service.
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Advanced American Telephones, San Antonio, TX 78219. Printed in China.
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encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect
our environment. We are proud to supply this product with an
ENERGY STAR® qualified power adapter meeting the latest energy
efficiency guidelines.

Parts checklist
Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your
sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service
is necessary.
Battery for
cordless handset
Cordless handset Charger for cordless
handset with power
adapter installed
Battery
compartment
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User’s manual
User’s manual
EL50003/EL50013
DECT 6.0 expansion handset
for use with AT&T models
EL51103/EL51203/EL52103/
EL52113/EL52203/EL52213/
EL52253/EL52303/EL52313/
EL52353/EL52403/EL52503
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BT162342/BT262342
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User’s manual
EL50003/EL50013
DECT 6.0 expansion handset
for use with AT&T models
EL51103/EL51203/EL52103/EL52113/
EL52203/EL52213/EL52253/EL52303/
EL52313/EL52353/EL52403/EL52503
Table of contents
Getting started
Installation...................................................................................................................1
Quick reference guide ..........................................................................................2
Charger installation.................................................................................................5
Battery installation and charging.....................................................................6
Registration and deregistration
Adding and registering handsets .....................................................................9
Register a handset to your telephone base ..........................................9
Deregistering handsets ......................................................................................11
Deregister all handsets from your telephone base .........................11
Appendix
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................12
Maintenance.............................................................................................................20
Important safety information ..........................................................................21
Safety information.............................................................................................21
Especially about cordless telephones.....................................................22
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers..............23
Pacemaker patients..........................................................................................23
ECO mode .............................................................................................................23
Especially about telephone answering systems................................23
FCC Part 68 and ACTA........................................................................................24
FCC Part 15..............................................................................................................26
California Energy Commission battery charging testing
instructions...........................................................................................................27
Limited warranty....................................................................................................28
Technical specifications .....................................................................................31
DECT 6.0 digital technology.........................................................................31
Telephone operating range..........................................................................31
Simulated full-duplex handset speakerphone ....................................31
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See pages 6-8
for easy instructions.
You must install and
charge the battery before
using the telephone. STOP!
Installation
Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the
handset display - remove it before use.
For customer service or product information, visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone].
In Canada, dial 1 [phone].
Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
Communication devices such as television sets, VCRs, or other
cordless telephones.
Excessive heat sources.
Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors,
microwave ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.
Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.
Excessive moisture.
Extremely low temperature.
Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of a washing
machine or workbench.
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Quick reference guide
Getting started
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TONE
CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the
telephone base or charger.
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.
When 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.
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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While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press
repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the
telephone number before dialing or saving it
in the directory.
Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail
number.
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REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last ten number
dialed.
While entering numbers, press and hold to
insert a dialing pause.
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Quick reference guide
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TONE
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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INT
Press to initiate an intercom conversation or
transfer a call.
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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Quick reference guide
Getting started
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For complete instructions, refer to the manual provided with
your EL51103/EL51203/EL52103/EL52113/EL52203/EL52213/
EL52253/EL52303/EL52313/EL52353/EL52403/EL52503
telephone system. If you are unable to find your manual, go to
www.telephones.att.com/manuals to read and/or download
the manual.
Main menu
Main menu
Play messages
Answering sys
Directory
Caller ID log
Ringers
Set date/time
Settings
Web address
Using menus:
Press MENU/SELECT to show
the menu.
Press qCID or pDIR to scroll
through menu items.
Press MENU/SELECT to confirm
or save changes to a highlighted
menu item.
Press OFF/CANCEL to cancel an
operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display.
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Play messages
ECO

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement
power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call
1 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].
2. The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor
mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is
plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
Plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet not controlled by
a wall switch.
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Charger installation
Install the charger as shown below.
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Battery installation and charging
Install the battery as shown on page 7. Once you have installed
the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table
below). 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
the table on page 31 for battery operating times.
If the screen shows Place in charger and flashes, 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 following table summarizes the battery charge indicators
and actions to take.
Getting started
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank, or
shows Put in charger
and (flashing).
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
(flashing).
Battery has enough
charge to be used for a
short time.
Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).
The screen shows
HANDSET X.
Battery is charged. To keep the battery
charged, place it in the
telephone base or charger
when not in use.
NOTE: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short
beeps every 50 seconds.

Battery installation and charging
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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 above to
install and charge a new battery.
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CHARGE light
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342
BT162342/BT262342

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery
(model BT183342). To order, visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone].
In Canada, dial 1 [phone].
2. If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove
the battery to prevent possible leakage.
After you install your telephone or power returns following a power
outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time. For
instructions, see Set date/time in the telephone system’s user’s
manual for details. To skip setting the date and time, press
OFF/CANCEL.
Battery installation and charging
Getting started
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Adding and registering handsets
Before using a new EL50003 or EL50013 handset, make sure it is
registered to the telephone base first. The telephone system can
support up to five handsets.
For EL50003 (silver) handset, make sure it is registered to
EL51103/EL51203/EL52103/EL52203/EL52253/EL52303/
EL52353/EL52403/EL52503 telephone. For EL50013
(champagne) handset, make sure it is registered to EL52113/
EL52213/EL52313 telephone. The handset(s) provided with your
telephone system are already registered as HANDSET 1, and so
forth. Additional handsets are assigned numbers in the sequential
order they are registered (up to HANDSET 5). Each handset must
be registered to the telephone base before use.
Register a handset to your telephone base
1. Before you begin registration, make sure the handset is out of
the telephone base or charger and shows To register HS... and
...see manual, alternately.
2. Put the handset you wish to register on the telephone
base cradle.
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For registration, put the handset on the
telephone base, not the handset charger.
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Adding and registering handsets
3. The IN USE light on the telephone base turns on. After about
10 seconds, the handset shows Registering... The handset
shows Registered and you hear a confirmation tone if the
registration was successful. The IN USE light turns off. The
handset is now registered with the telephone base.
If the registration fails, the handset displays Failed and then
To register HS... and ...see manual, alternately. Try the registration
again by removing the handset from the telephone base and then
placing it back in.
NOTES:
You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use.
You can only register one handset to the telephone base at a time.
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Registration and deregistration
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Deregistering handsets
If you want to replace a handset, or reassign the designated
handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister
all handsets that are registered to the telephone base, and then
register each handset individually.
Please read carefully through all the instructions on this page
before beginning the deregistration process.
Deregister all handsets from your telephone base
Press and hold /HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base
for about 10 seconds until the IN USE light on the telephone
base turns on and starts to flash.
Immediately press /HANDSET LOCATOR again. You must press
/HANDSET LOCATOR while the IN USE light is still flashing.
The IN USE light flashes for approximately five seconds.
The deregistration takes about 10 seconds to complete. All
handsets display To register HS... and ...see manual alternately
if the deregistration was successful.
To register the handset(s) to the telephone base again, follow the
registration instructions on pages 9-10.
NOTES:
If the deregistration fails, you may need to reset the system and try again. To reset,
unplug the power from the telephone base and plug it back in.
You cannot deregister the handset(s) if any other system handset is in use.
Even if the battery is depleted, you can still deregister the handset by following
the steps above. After the handset is charged for at least ten minutes, the screen
shows To register HS... and ...see manual, alternately.
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Troubleshooting
If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions
below. For Customer Service, visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone].
In Canada, dial 1 [phone].
The handset registration is unsuccessful.
Follow the handset registration instructions to register the handset
again (see Adding and registering handsets on pages 9-10).
My telephone doesn’t work at all.
Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in.
Make sure you plug the battery connector securely into the
cordless handset.
Make sure you plug the telephone line cord securely and firmly
into the telephone base and the telephone wall jack.
Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 10 hours.
For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to
the telephone base or charger when not in use.
If the battery is depleted, it might take approximately 30 minutes
to charge the handset before it shows Low battery. See page 6
for details.
Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for
approximately 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one
minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.
You may need to purchase a new battery. Refer to Battery
installation and charging in this user’s manual on pages 6-8.
I cannot get a dial tone.
Try all the suggestions above.
Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You
might have moved out of range.
If the previous suggestions do not work, disconnect the
telephone line cord from your telephone and connect the
telephone line cord to another telephone. If there is no dial tone
on that other telephone either, then
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Troubleshooting
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the telephone line cord may be defective: try installing a new
telephone line cord.
If changing the telephone line cord does not help, the wall jack
(or the wiring to this wall jack) may be defective,
try using a different wall jack in your home to connect your
EL51103/EL51203/EL52103/EL52113/EL52203/EL52213/
EL52253/EL52303/EL52313/EL52353/EL52403/EL52503
telephone, or
contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
I cannot dial out.
Try all the suggestions above.
Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless
handset might take a second or two to find the telephone base
and produce a dial tone. This is normal. Wait an extra second
before dialing.
Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or
other appliances might cause the phone to not dial out properly.
If you cannot eliminate the background noise, try muting the
cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room
with less background noise.
If other phones in your home are having the same problem,
contact your telephone service provider (charges might apply).
My cordless handset isn’t performing normally.
Make sure you plug the power cord securely into the telephone
base. Plug the power adapter into a different, working electrical
outlet without a wall switch.
Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You
might have moved out of range.
Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for
15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the
cordless handset and telephone base to reset.
Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT
phones can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try
installing your phone as far away as possible from these types
of electronic devices.
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Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT
phones can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try
installing your phone as far away as possible from these types
of electronic devices.
Out of range OR No pwr at base appears on my cordless handset.
Ensure you plug the telephone base in properly and the power is on.
Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for one
minute to allow the cordless handset and base to synchronize.
Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You
might have moved out of range.
Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for
15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the
cordless handset and telephone base to reset.
Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT
phones can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try
installing your phone as far away as possible from these types
of electronic devices.
The batteries do not hold a charge.
If the cordless handset is in the telephone base or charger
and the charge light is not on, refer to The charge light is off
(page 19) in this Troubleshooting guide.
Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 10 hours.
For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to
the telephone base or charger when not in use.
If the battery is depleted, it might take approximately 30 minutes to
charge the handset before it shows Low battery. Refer to the table
on page 6 for details.
You might need to purchase a new battery. Refer to Battery
installation and charging in this user’s manual on pages 6-8.
I hear other calls while using my phone.
Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack, and
plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, call
your telephone service provider.
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I get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the
telephone base.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital
subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a
DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone
wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems as
a result of DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service
provider for more information about DSL filters.
You may be able to improve the performance of your cordless
phone by installing your new telephone base as far as possible
from any other existing cordless telephone system that may
already be installed.
Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT
phones can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try
installing your phone as far away as possible from these types
of electronic devices.
Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same
electrical outlet. You might experience decreased performance
while the microwave oven is operating.
If you plug your phone in with a modem or a surge protector,
plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different
location. If this does not solve the problem, relocate your phone
or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different
surge protector.
Move your phone to a higher location. The phone might have
better reception in a high area.
If the other phones in your home are having the same problem,
contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
I experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone.
For increased sound quality while using the speakerphone, place
the handset on a flat surface with the dialing keys facing up.
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My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call.
Make sure that the ringer is not off. Refer to Ringer volume
in the user’s manual provided with your EL51103/EL51203/
EL52103/EL52113/EL52203/EL52213/EL52253/EL52303/
EL52313/EL52353/EL52403/EL52503 telephone.
Make sure you plug the telephone line cord securely into the
telephone base and telephone jack. Make sure you plug in the
power cord securely.
The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone base.
Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 10 hours.
For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to
the telephone base or charger when not in use.
You may have too many extension phones on your telephone
line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously. Try unplugging
some of the other phones.
The layout of your home or office might be limiting the
operating range. Try moving the telephone base to another
location, preferably on an upper floor.
If the other phones in your home are having the same problem,
contact your telephone service provider (charges might apply).
Test a working phone at the phone jack. If another phone has
the same problem, contact your telephone service provider
(charges might apply).
Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT
phones can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try
installing your phone as far away as possible from these types
of electronic devices.
Completely remove the battery. Replace it and place the
cordless handset into the telephone base. Allow up to one
minute for the handset to reestablish its connection with the
telephone base.
Your line cord might be defective. Try installing a new line cord.
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