AT&T EL51200 Quick Start Manual

set of features are described in abbreviated form. Please refer to the complete online EL51200/EL51210/EL51250 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone 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 ...

original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Power adapter for telephone base Wall-mount bracket Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed (1 for EL51200, EL51210 or EL51250) Battery for cordless handset (2 for EL51200, EL51210 or EL51250) Battery compartment cover (2 for EL51200, EL51210 or EL51250) Telephone line cord Cordl ...

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. Telephone line cord A DSL filter (not included) is required if you hav ...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT166342). To order, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. 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 i ...

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 page 30 for battery operating times. If the screen is blank, you need to charge the hand ...

conversation or transfer a call. REDIAL/PAUSE Press repeatedly to view the last 20 numbers dialed. While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause. 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. 1 While reviewing a caller ID history entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone numb ...

Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode (when the handset is not in use) to enter the main menu. Press DIR or CID to scroll until the > is next to the feature you want to select. Press MENU/SELECT to select or save the indicated item. Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation and return to idle mode. Men ...

questions. The following are a few examples of common features to set. Refer to Handset settings in the online user’s manual for detailed instructions on setting all telephone features. Ringer volume You can set the handset ringer volume level, or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, appears on the handset screen. On a handset, use MENU/SELECT in i ...

Making a call Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER and then dial a telephone number, or predial by first dialing the number and then pressing PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER. When entering the number before pressing PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, you can: Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a three-second dialing pause (a P appears). Press MUTE/DELETE to make corrections. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to idle mode. The screen shows th ...

Volume control While on a call, press DIR/VOLUME to increase or press CID/VOLUME to decrease the listening volume. NOTE: The handset earpiece volume setting (1-5) and speakerphone volume setting (1-6) are independent. Changing one does not affect the other. Join a call in process You can use two system handsets at the same time on an outside call. If a handset is already on a call and you would like to join the call, press PHONE/ ...

To start the paging tone: Press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. To stop the paging tone: Press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-9, , or #) on a handset, or press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base. Voicemail waiting (visual message waiting) indicator If and NEW VOICEMAIL display on the handset, your telephone ...

You can make an intercom call between handsets. Press INT on your handset when not in use. Your screen shows CALLING HANDSET X. The other handset rings and its screen shows HANDSET X IS CALLING. To answer the intercom call, press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER or INT on that handset. Both handsets now show INTERCOM. To end an intercom call, press OFF/CLEAR, or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger. NO ...

to 100 entries. Changes made to the directory on any one handset apply to all. Only one handset can review the directory at a time. Storing names and numbers You can add new entries to the directory whenever a telephone number shows on the screen (predial or from caller ID history) by pressing MENU/SELECT, then going to step 3 below. T ...

When you see the desired directory number, press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER. To edit a directory entry When the desired directory number is on the screen, press MENU/SELECT. Edit the telephone number (page 14). Press MENU/SELECT. Edit the name (page 14). Press MENU/SELECT to confirm. To delete a directory entry When the desired directory number is on the screen, press MUTE/DELETE and then MENU/SELECT. Speed dial There are 10 speed ...

This product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls. The available caller ID information will appear after the first or second ring. Caller ID history (call log) The caller ID information is stored in a 50-entry caller ID history. Until unanswered new calls are reviewed in the caller ID history, they are reported as XX MISSED CALLS o ...

For customer service, or to purchase accessories or replacement parts, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. When you call customer service, you will need the serial number or model number found on the bottom of the telephone base. My telephone doesn’t work at all. Make sure the powe ...

Make sure to set the dial mode to the correct setting (pulse dialing or tone dialing) for the service in your area (see the DIAL MODE menu on page 8). Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliances may cause the telephone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the cordless handset before di ...

before it shows LOW BATTERY. Refer to Battery charging on page 5 for details. You may need to purchase a new battery. Please refer to Battery installation on page 4. The charge light is off. Make sure the power cord is plugged in correctly and securely. Make sure the battery is installed correctly in the handset. Follow the instructions in Battery installation on page ...