User manual AT&T E5945B

User's manual 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5945B with Caller ID & Call Waiting Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this telephone system, you must read Important safety instructions on pages 45 to 47 of this manual. NEEDHELP? Our representatives are here to help you with any questions concerning the operation of this product, available accessories, or any other related issues. Call toll free 1(800)222-3111 In Canada, call 1(866)288-4268 or visit our website at www.telephones.att.com Model no.: Product name: Serial no.: AT&T E5945B 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of purchase: IMPORTANT Information about caller ID with call waiting This product has a caller ID with call waiting feature that works with service from your local telephone service provider. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see who is calling before answering the telephone, even when on another call. You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your phone service provider if: · You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services (you may need combined service). · You have only caller ID service, or only call waiting service. · You don't subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services. You can use this product with regular caller ID service, and you can use this product's other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service. There are fees for caller ID services, and they may not be available in all areas. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller's number, or the caller's name and number. This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment. The time and date are sent by the service provider along with the call information. Copyright © 2006 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Youmustinstalland chargethebatterybefore usingthetelephone. STOP! See page 7 foreasyinstructions. For customer service or product information, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: · · · · Use only replacement battery 3301 (SKU 91076. Part number 80-5071-00-00). Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Like other batteries of this type, it could explode if burned. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit. Do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the battery. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and battery charger. · · Donotdisassembleyourtelephone. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer to qualified service personnel for servicing. User's manual 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5945B with caller ID & call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide ........................ 2 Parts checklist ...................................... 4 Before you begin .................................. 5 Telephone base installation................ 6 Battery installation & charging .......... 7 Wall mounting ...................................... 8 Belt clip & optional headset.................... 9 Cordless handset programming .....0 Basic cordless handset operation ..2 Base operation ...................................3 Options while on calls ......................4 Call transfer ........................................5 Directory .............................................6 Speed dial ............................................7 Entering names into directory ........9 Entering numbers into directory ...20 Directory search................................2 Changing directory entries ..............22 How caller ID works ........................23 About names ......................................24 Review call log ....................................25 Dial from the call log ........................26 Delete call log entries.......................27 Add entries to the directory ............28 Answering system operation Telephone operation Message capacity ................................29 Day and time announcements ........30 Outgoing announcements................3 Changing feature options .................32 Message playback ...............................33 Recording and playing memos ........34 Message window displays .................35 Remote access ...................................36 Display screen messages, lights and tones .........................................................37 Troubleshooting .................................39 Important safety instructions ..........45 FCC part 68 and ACTA ..................48 FCC part 5 ......................................49 Limited warranty ...............................50 Technical specifications.....................53 Index .....................................................54 Remote access wallet card ..............55 Appendix Directory Caller ID operation Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset PHONE/FLASH Press to make or answer a call. During a call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated (see page 14). SELECT/TRANSFER Press to store a programming option (see page 10-11). During a call, press to transfer a call between cordless handsets (see page 15). CIDV While in menus, press to scroll down. When the telephone is not in use, press to display call log entries (see page 25). While entering names or numbers, press to delete last character entered. During a call, press CID to lower listening volume. OFF/CLEAR 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. (see pages 10-11). V ^ DIR While in menus, press to scroll up. When the telephone is not in use, press to display directory entries (see page 21). While entering names, press to advance the cursor to the next space. During a call, press DIR to increase listening volume. CHAN ^ MENU Press to display menu (see page 10-11). When the telephone is off the hook, for example, when on a call, pressing the CHAN or DELETE button causes the telephone to scan for a clearer channel when there is static or interference on the line ( see page 14). REDIAL/PAUSE While the telephone is idle, press to display the last number called (see page 12). While dialing or entering numbers into the directory, press to insert a four- second dialing pause (see page 20). DELETE When the telpehone is in CID mode, press either the CHAN or DELETE button to delete the displayed caller ID entry ( see page 27), or press and hold the CHAN or DELETE button to delete all caller ID entries ( page 27). 2 Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base CHARGE/IN USE HANDSET LOCATOR Flashes when one of the cordless handsets is in use. On steady when the cordless handset is properly positioned to be charged in the telephone base. Flashes when there is an incoming call. Press to page the cordless handsets if none of the handsets are in the telephone base. Press again to cancel the page. Press OFF/CLEAR on cordless handset, or place cordless handset in the telephone base or charger to cancel the page on that handset only; all other handsets will still be paged. Answering system controls (see pages 29-36) Press to play or stop playing messages. ANSWER ON ....Press to turn answering system on or off. CLOCK ..............Press to review or set the answering system clock. SETUP................Press repeatedly to listen to the setup options. ANNC ................Press to review or record announcement. Press again to quit. RECORD ...........Press to record a memo or after pressing ANNC to record an outgoing announcement. DELETE..............Press to delete a message during playback. Press and hold to delete all old messages when idle. REPEAT..............Press to repeat message. Press twice to play previous message. SKIP ...................Press to skip message. 3 Getting started Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. Telephone base Cordless handsets Power adapters Cordless handset chargers Belt clips Wall mount bracket Batteries Telephone line cord Battery compartment doors 4 Getting started Before you begin Caller ID and call waiting The caller ID with call waiting features in this telephone let you see who's calling before answering the telephone, even when on another call. These features require services provided by your local telephone company. Contact your telephone service provider if: · you have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services (you may need combined service), · you have only caller ID service, or only call waiting service, or · you currently do not have any caller ID or call waiting services. You can use this telephone with regular caller ID service, and you can use its other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service. There may be fees for these services, and they may not be available in all areas. Caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment. See Caller ID operation on page 23 for more details about how these features work. Batteries for cordless handset Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries or AT&T replacement battery model 330 (SKU 9076. Part number 80-507-00-00). 5 Telephone operating range The cordless telephone handset operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This cordless handset and the telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and the cordless handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office. If there is an incoming call but the cordless handset is out of range, the cordless handset might not ring - or if it does ring, the call might not connect well when PHONE/FLASH is pressed. Move closer to the telephone base, then press PHONE/FLASH to answer the call. If you move out of range during a telephone conversation, you might hear noise or interference from the cordless handset. To improve reception, move closer to the telephone base. If you move out of range without pressing OFF/CLEAR, your telephone will be left off the hook and the line will be busy. To hang up properly, walk back toward the telephone base while periodically pressing OFF/CLEAR until the call is disconnected. If you experience noise or interference while on a call, press the CHAN button until a clearer channel is selected. Getting started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location within the home: · · · away from any other cordless (wireless) device such as cordless telephones, 802. wireless router (for example, WiFi), and away from other electronic equipment, microwave oven, television, computer, etc. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust, and moisture. If you need to install your telephone within the same room as other cordless telephones or wireless products, you may need to select a different channel for your router and or change the channel on your telephone handsets (see page 4). Plug the telephone line cord into a modular telephone jack. Plug the larger power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. NOTES: 1. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. 2. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. 6 Getting started Battery installation & charging Press in and downward on the tab to open the battery compartment cover. Plug the battery connector into the handset battery compartment, matching the color coded label. Place the battery and wires in the compartment. Slide the battery compartment cover up until it clicks into place. After battery installation, place the cordless handset in the telephone base or charger and allow to charge for at least 6 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger after each use. When the battery is fully depleted, a recharge takes about 6 hours. The talk time on a fully charged battery is about five hours depending on environmental conditions, and the standby time is approximately five days. Actual battery life will depend on the usage conditions, and the age of the battery. Caution: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or AT&T replacement battery model 3301 (SKU 91076, part number 80-5071-00-00). Plug charger power adapter into the jack on the underside of the charger, then plug the adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Place the cordless handset in the telephone base or charger to charge for at least 16 hours before first use. Return cordless handset to the telephone base or charger to recharge when this symbol appears. (When in use the cordless handset will beep when battery is low). BATTERY LOW --1-8/12 10:06am Low battery indicator. Off hook mode. 3 --1-8/12 10:06am Low battery indicator. Idle mode. 7 Getting started Wall mounting The telephone base can be installed on any standard telephone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, computer routers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. 1) Connect the telephone line cord and the power adapter to the telephone jack at the bottom of the telephone base and the modular telephone wall jack, as shown on page 6. 2) Install the wall mount bracket onto the telephone base. First put the two front wall mount bracket tabs into the front notches on the bottom of the telephone base, then squeeze the rear tabs of the wall mount bracket when inserting them into the rear notches on the bottom of the telephone base. NOTE: To disassemble the wall mount bracket, squeeze the rear notches while lifting up the wall mount bracket back and away from the telephone base. b b a 3) Plug the power adapter into electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. 4) Plug the telephone line cord into a modular telephone wall jack. 5) Position the wall mount bracket over the wall outlet mounting pegs. Press and slide the wall mount bracket down firmly so it is held securely on the outlet mounting pegs. a 8 Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Snap belt clip into notches on side of cordless handset. Rotate and pull to remove. For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. Plug 2.5 mm headset into the jack on the side of the cordless handset (beneath small rubber flap). 9 Telephone operation Cordless handset programming Each cordless handset operates as an individual unit. The ringer sound, ringer volume, date/time, dial mode and language must be programmed separately for each cordless handset. Follow the steps below to program the cordless handset. To stop at any time, press OFF/CLEAR. Choose cordless handset ringer sound . Press MENUto begin programming. 2. Press CIDV or ^DIR until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting. 3. Press SELECT/TRANSFER to change the current setting. 4. Press CIDV or ^DIR to display , 2, 3, 4 or OFF. There will be a sample of each ringer tone. 5. Press SELECT/TRANSFER to choose the displayed ringer tone and exit. NOTE: If you choose OFF, the cordless handset ringer will be turned off, and the screen will display RINGER OFF when the cordless handset is idle (not in use). If there are any un-reviewed calls, the screen will display XX MISSED CALLS instead of RINGER OFF. RINGER: 1 DATE/TIME 1/01 12:00 am Set cordless handset display date and time . Press MENUto begin programming. 2. Press CIDV or ^DIR until the screen displays DATE/TIME. 3. Press SELECT/TRANSFER to view or change date and time. NOTE: You can choose to set the time manually, or you can allow it to be set automatically with incoming caller ID information. The time will be set automatically only if you subscribe to the caller ID service provided by your local telephone company (see page 5). The date and time for the answering machine need to be set separately (see page 29). 4. Press CIDV or ^DIR to change the month in the date and time line at the bottom of the display, then press SELECT/TRANSFER. 5. Repeat step 4 to set day, hour, minute, and AM/PM. 6. Press SELECT/TRANSFER to save selection and exit. 0 Telephone operation Cordless handset programming Choose dial mode DIAL MODE: TONE The dial mode defaults to TONE. If you do not have touch tone service, you will need to change the setting to PULSE by following these steps: . Press MENU. 2. Press CIDV or ^DIR until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting. 3. Press SELECT/TRANSFER to change the current setting. 4. Press CIDV or ^DIR to display TONE or PULSE. 5. Press SELECT/TRANSFER to choose displayed dial mode and exit. Choose cordless handset display language LANGUAGE The default language for the handset screen displays is English. To change the language to Spanish (Espanol), or French (Francais). follow these steps: . Press MENU. 2. Press CIDV or ^DIR until the screen displays LANGUAGE. 3. Press SELECT/TRANSFER to change the current setting. 4. Press CIDV or ^DIR to choose between ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, or ESPANOL. 5. Press SELECT/TRANSFER to choose display language and exit. Choose ringer volume setting . Press and hold CIDV or ^DIR when the cordless handset is idle (not in use). The screen will display OFF LOW HIGH. OFF LOW HIGH NOTE: If you choose OFF, the cordless handset ringer will be turned off, and the screen will display RINGER OFF when the cordless handset is idle (not in use). If there are any un-reviewed calls, the screen will display XX MISSED CALLS instead of RINGER OFF. 2. Press CIDV or ^DIR to highlight the desired option (blinking text). There will be a sample of each ringer volume. 3. Press SELECT/TRANSFER to choose the blinking ringer volume and exit. Telephone operation Basic cordless handset operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE/FLASH (or any key except OFF/CLEAR, CIDV or ^DIR). To make a call, press PHONE/FLASH, then dial a number. Press OFF/CLEAR or place the cordless handset back in the base or charger to hang up. To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first, then press PHONE/FLASH to dial. Press CIDV anytime to make corrections when entering numbers. The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). NOTES: 1. The elapsed time format is in minutes and seconds MM:SS until one hour has elapsed, then it will change to hours, minutes and seconds H:MM:SS. 2. Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access service from your local telephone service provider will not affect the elapsed time. The elapsed time will not be carried over to the other cordless handset on a transferred call. NOTE: Only one cordless handset can be on a call at a time. If another cordless handset attempts to join a call, its screen will display OTHER HANDSET ON and then OR OUT OF RANGE. Last number redial While the telephone is not in use, press REDIAL/PAUSE on the cordless handset to display the last number called (up to 32 digits). To dial the number displayed, press PHONE/FLASH. Or, after pressing PHONE/FLASH, press REDIAL/PAUSE to call the last number dialed. To delete this number, press REDIAL/PAUSE twice when the telephone is not in use. This will clear the redial memory and leave it blank. Redial 12345678901 Temporary ringer silencing Press OFF/CLEAR while the telephone is ringing to temporarily turn off the ringer. The next telephone call will ring normally. You can answer the call or let the caller leave a message. This will silence the ringer without disconnecting the call. If the answering system is on, the caller will be asked to leave a message. ^DIR while the telephone is ringing NOTE: Pressing CIDV or can temporarily adjust the ringer volume (OFF LOW HIGH). The next telezphone call will ring normally. 2 Telephone operation Base operation Handset Locator Press to page all cordless handsets for up to 60 seconds. Press again, then press PHONE/FLASH on the cordless handset, or place the cordless handset in the telephone base to cancel the page. NOTES: 1. Pressing OFF/CLEAR on any cordless handset will silence the ringer on that cordless handset, but will not cancel the page. 2. If one of the cordless handsets is charging in the telephone base, pressing HANDSETLOCATOR does not generate a paging tone. 3 Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press the CIDV and ^DIR buttons on the cordless handset to adjust the listening volume. V^ Flash Volume Call waiting If you have subscribed to call waiting service from the local telephone service provider, there will be a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. The telephone number of the new incoming call will also be displayed on the screen. Press PHONE/FLASH to put your current call on hold and answer the new call. You can press this button anytime to switch back and forth between calls. Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse dial (rotary) service, you can temporarily switch to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing TONE/*. This can be useful if it is necessary to send tone signals to access the answering systems or longdistant services. After hanging up or pressing PHONE/FLASH, the telephone automatically returns to pulse dial (rotary) service. Channel selection During a call, if there are clicks and pops, or if the speech sometimes fades, pressCHAN on the handset to scan for a clearer channel between cordless handset and the telephone base. Tone Channel 4 Telephone operation Call transfer Call transfer During a conversation, you can transfer the call to another cordless handset. · Press SELECT/TRANSFER to transfer the external call to another cordless handset. You will see ENTER 4. After entering the destination handset number, the cordless handset will display CALL TRANSFERRED and the selected handset will begin ringing. · To answer the call, press PHONE/FLASH. NOTES: 1. Before the transferred call is answered, the person at the originating handset can press PHONE/FLASH to cancel the transfer and resume the external call. 2. If the transferred call is not answered within 30 seconds, the originating handset will start ringing and show TRANSFERRED CALL. If PHONE/FLASH is not pressed within another 30 seconds, the external call will end automatically. 3. If the destination cordless handset cannot be found, the originating cordless handset will generate an error tone and continue the external call automatically. 4. This unit does not have an intercom function. People using the cordless handsets cannot talk to each other. 5 Directory Memory capacity PAT JOHNSON 5550100 Each cordless handset has its own directory. Each directory can store up to 30 entries (including nine speed dial locations). Each entry can contain a number up to 24 digits, and a name up to 5 letters. A convenient search feature can help find and dial numbers quickly (see page 2). NOTES: 1. Each cordless handset has its own directory. Making changes to the directory of one handset will not affect the directories of the other handsets. 2. If all memory locations are in use, an error tone will sound with MEMORY FULL message when entering a number. This means the memory is full, and you will not be able to store a new number until an existing one is deleted. 6