AT T 5845 User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL  
Part 2  
5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone  
Answering System 5845  
with Caller ID/Call Waiting  
Please also read  
Part 1 — Important  
Product Information  
© 2002 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.  
AT&T and the Globe Symbol are trademarks of AT&TCorp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.  
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CONTENTS  
End Intercom................................. 39  
Answer an Incoming Call While  
on an Intercom Call................... 39  
Blind Call Transfer......................... 40  
Announced Call Transfer............... 40  
Conference Calling........................ 41  
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.................1.  
Parts List.............................................1...  
About Caller Identification  
(Caller ID)......................................2  
About the Calls Log......................... 2  
About Adding Handsets.................. 2  
PHONE BOOK ...................... 42  
Store a Number and Name in  
Phone Book............................... 42  
Keypad Characters..........................43  
Dial a Number in Phone Book..... 44  
Edit a Number/Name in  
Phone Book............................... 45  
Delete a Number/Name in  
Phone Book............................... 46  
INSTALLATION .......................3  
Table/Desk Installation ................... 3  
About Handset registration.............. 5  
Register an additional Handset  
(Model 5800 Handset)...................... 5  
Wall Installation............................... 6  
Spare Battery/  
Power Failure Backup................. 7  
Belt Clip .............................................8  
Headset ............................................ 8  
CALLER ID OPERATION........... 47  
Review Calls Log ........................... 48  
Store Record in Phone book..........48  
Display Dial.....................................49  
Remove Call Records..................... 50  
FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET...... 9  
Feature Setup Menu........................ 9  
Set Time........................................... 9  
Clock Mode.................................... 10  
Sound Select................................... 11  
Ringer Volume............................... 12  
Ringer Melody................................ 13  
Vibrate Control............................... 14  
Low Batt Tone............................... 15  
Range Tone.................................... 16  
Keypad Tone.................................. 17  
Set Contrast.................................... 18  
Language Setting............................ 19  
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION  
AT THE BASE.........................51  
Audible Indicators ......................... 51  
Turning Answering System  
On/Off........................................ 51  
Set the Clock.................................. 51  
About Mailboxes .......................... 52  
About Announcements.................. 52  
Record Your Announcement......... 53  
Answering System Feature Setup ... 54  
Feature Summary........................... 55  
Listen to, Save & Delete Messages.. 56  
Adjust Playback Volume................ 57  
Call Screening/Intercept ............... 57  
Record Memo................................. 58  
Message Window Display............. 59  
FEATURE SETUP – BASE.......... 20  
Ringer Volume............................... 20  
Ringer Melody................................ 21  
Dial Mode (Tone/Pulse)................ 22  
Contrast .......................................... 23  
Language........................................ 24  
TELEPHONE OPERATION......... 25  
Make a Call.................................... 25  
Answer a Call................................. 25  
Volume........................................... 26  
Handset Speakerphone................. 27  
Base Speakerphone....................... 28  
Redial.............................................. 29  
Flash/Call Waiting.......................... 30  
Mute................................................ 31  
Hold................................................ 32  
Temporary Tone Dialing............... 33  
Display Screen Messages.............. 34  
Handset Icons................................ 35  
Base Icons...................................... 36  
Base Lights..................................... 36  
Tones and What They Mean......... 37  
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION  
AT TOUCH TONE PHONE.............. 60  
Connect with the  
Answering System...................... 60  
Voice Menu.................................... 60  
Remote Access Commands............ 61  
BATTERIES ......................... 62  
Battery Life..................................... 62  
Battery Indicator............................ 62  
Charge the Handset Battery Pack..62  
Spare Battery.................................. 63  
Replace the Handset  
Battery Pack............................... 64  
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ......... 65  
DEFAULT SETTINGS............... 71  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.... 72  
INDEX ............................... 73  
INTERCOM OPERATION .......... 38  
Intercom Calls................................ 38  
Answering Intercom...................... 39  
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
Parts List  
Your box should include:  
Wallet Card  
This Users  
Manual  
Quick Start Guide  
Charger  
Base unit  
Handset  
Charger Wall  
mount adapter  
NiMH battery pack  
Power cord  
Wall mount adapter  
Telephone line cords  
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About Caller Identification (Caller ID)  
This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with  
service from your local phone service provider.  
Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer  
the phone, even when youre 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 dont subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services.  
You can use this product with regular Caller ID service,and you can  
use this products 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.  
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.  
About the Calls Log  
This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 50 at the  
handset,1 to 99 at the base. The most recent call will have the lowest  
number. When the memory is full,the oldest call information is deleted  
to make room for new incoming call information. See CALLER ID  
OPERATION, beginning on page 46, for more details.  
If you answer a call before call information appears on the screen,it  
will not appear in the calls log.  
About Adding Handsets  
This product is compatible with the AT&T 5800 Expansion Handset.  
You may register a total of six handset to this telephone system (Model  
5800 Handset sold separately) to this phone. Follow the instructions  
provided with the additional handset(s) for installation and registration.  
NOTE: Although you can register up to six handsets, only four  
can be used at one time.  
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INSTALLATION  
Table/Desk Installation  
NOTE: Install this telephone a way from electronic equipment,  
such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens.  
Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.  
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1
Connect the telephone line cord.  
2
Connect the power cor d.  
flashes in the  
message window.  
Standard  
electrical  
outlet  
Modular  
telephone  
jack  
Use only the power cord supplied with this product.  
If you need a replacement,call 1 800 222–3111.  
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3
Install the handset battery.  
Use only AT&T Battery 2401,SKU# 91077.  
a) Remove battery  
b) Align the contacts and  
compartment cover by  
pressing on indentation  
and sliding downward.  
place the battery pack in  
the battery compartment.  
c) Replace cover by  
sliding it on its  
track up over  
battery case until  
it snaps firmly  
into place.  
4
5
Charge the handset battery.  
Place the handset in the base.  
Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge,  
the battery will charge in eight hours.  
Check for dial tone.  
After the batteries are charged, lift the handset and press  
; you should hear a dial tone.  
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About Handset Registration  
1
2
3
4
The cordless handsets that came with your system are automatically  
registered as Handset 1,and Handset 2.There is no need to re-register.  
You may register up to a total of six Expansion Handsets to this  
telepnone system(Model 5800 handset Sold Separately).  
Additional handsets will be assigned Handset 3,handset 4,Handset5,  
and Handset 6.  
When you install the handset battery pack,the handset will display  
SEARCHING FOR BASE (if its registered) or ENTER BASE ID (If it  
has not been registered).  
Register an additional Handset(Model 5800 handset)  
1
Make sure the handset battery pack has been charged for at least 12  
hours and that the power cord is plugged into the base unit.  
2
3
4
At the base display press  
softkey.  
Use  
to select DISPLAY BASE-ID.  
Press  
.The base screen will display the 15 digit Base ID code  
for approximately 30 seconds,the return to the idle screen.  
Using the handset keypad,enter the 15 digit base ID code(including  
# or *).  
Use the softkey to select OK.The screen displays PLEASE WAIT!! and  
then SEARCHING FOR BASE.  
After about 45 seconds the handset should find the base,The screen  
will display the appropriate handset and it is ready for use.if the  
handset displays BASE BUSY TRY THE LATER,the base is in use.  
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6
7
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Wall Installation  
1
Connect the power cord and  
telephone line cord to the underside  
of the corded base, as shown  
(figure a).  
2
3
Position the mounting bracket as  
shown (figure b).  
figure a  
Feed the telephone line cord through  
the hole in the center of the mounting  
bracket (figure b), align the bracket  
with the base, and slide it into the  
hole on the base as shown (figure c).  
4
5
Lock the mounting bracket in place  
(figure d).  
Plug the telephone line cord into a  
modular wall jack, and mount the  
base on the wall (figure e).  
figure b  
a) Align holes on base with mounting  
studs on wall jack.  
b) Place power cord as shown.  
c) Pull base down on mounting studs  
until it locks into place.  
6
7
Plug the power cor d into an  
electrical outlet not controlled by a  
wall switch (figure e).  
figure c  
Use only the power cord supplied  
with this product. If you need a  
replacement,call 1 800 222–3111.  
Follow Steps 3–5 in Table/Desktop  
Installation.”  
figure d  
figure e  
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Spare Battery/Power Failure Backup  
You can buy a spare handset battery (AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077,  
sold separately) and keep it charged in the base at all times.  
In the event of a power failure,a fully charged battery in the spare  
battery compartment will allow you to make and receive calls from the  
cordless handset only for up to 21/2 hours.  
The spare battery will fully charge in 24 hours.  
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Belt Clip  
You can remove the belt clip from the handset.  
b) Press tabs  
on belt clip  
into slots  
a) Slide  
down  
into  
c) To remove,  
lift one  
side  
on back of  
handset to  
reattach.  
grooves.  
with your  
thumbnail  
and push  
back.  
Headset  
You can use this telephone  
hands-free when you install  
any industry standard 2.5  
mm headset . For best  
results use an AT&T 2.5 mm  
headset.  
Plug the headset into the  
jack located on the left side  
of the handset (under the  
small rubber flap). Do not  
force the connection,but  
make sure the plug fits  
securely.  
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FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET  
Feature Setup Menu  
Press the softkey under  
Setup menu. Use  
to enter the Feature  
to choose  
or  
features,then select  
to save your choice.  
NOTE: If you wait more than 20 seconds  
without pressing a key, the handset returns to  
the idle screen.  
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NOTE: If you receive an incoming call while in  
feature setup, the phone automatically exits the  
menu to take the call.  
Set Time  
You can choose to set the time manually, or you  
can allow it to be set automatically with incoming  
Caller ID information.  
1
Press  
Press  
.
2
until the screen displays  
3
4
Press  
. The screen displays the  
current time setting. Use  
the cursor, and use the keypad to change a  
digit. Select  
to move  
.
Press  
to save the displayed time.  
NOTE: To set up the answering system clock,  
please see ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION on  
page 51 in this manual.  
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Clock Mode  
You can choose to display the time when the phone  
is idle at the handset,or you can turn this feature off.  
The default setting is  
.
1
Press  
Press  
.
2
until the screen highlights  
3
Press  
. The screen displays  
4
5
Press  
Press  
or  
.
to save the displayed setting.  
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Sound Select  
This telephone uses the latest acoustic receiver design,  
providing you with four different sound quality settings.  
During a call, you can adjust the quality of the sound.  
Pressing  
repeatedly will cycle you through  
four different responses.  
NOTE: The mid-boost setting is hearing-aid  
compatible.  
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BASS – Low frequency sounds enhanced.  
MID – Mid-range sounds enhanced.  
TREBLE – High frequency sounds enhanced.  
NATURAL – No frequency enhancement.  
NOTE: This feature is available only on the  
handset, not on the speakerphone or optional  
headset.  
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Ringer Volume  
Adjust the volume of the handset ringer. Setting the  
volume so that no bars show on the graph turns the  
ringer off.  
1
Press  
highlights  
, then  
until the screen  
.
2
3
Press  
Press  
.
when  
is  
highlighted. The screen displays  
4
5
Press  
ring volumes.  
or  
to hear samples of  
Press  
to save the displayed setting.  
NOTE: Ringer Volume and Vibrate settings are  
independent. Adjusting Ringer Volume does not  
affect Vibrate.  
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Ringer Melody  
The Ringer Melody sets which ringer you hear when  
you have an outside call. The Ringer Melody default  
setting is  
; there are eight Ringer Melody selections.  
1
Press  
highlights  
, then  
, then  
until the screen  
.
2
3
Press  
highlights  
until the screen  
.
Press  
. The screen displays  
4
5
Press  
or  
to display desired  
setting. A sample of the displayed setting is  
played briefly.  
Press  
to save the displayed setting.  
You will hear a confirmation tone.  
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Vibrate Control  
When this feature is on,the handset vibrates when you  
have an incoming call. The default setting is  
.
1
Press  
highlights  
, then  
until the screen  
.
2
3
Press  
highlights  
, then  
until the screen  
.
Press  
. The screen displays  
4
5
Press  
Press  
or  
.
to save the displayed setting.  
NOTE: Vibrate and Ringer Volume settings are  
independent. Adjusting Vibrate does not affect  
Ringer Volume.  
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Low Batt Tone  
You can set the handset to sound a tone when battery  
power is low, or you can turn the tone off. Default  
setting is  
.
1
Press  
highlights  
, then  
, then  
until the screen  
.
2
3
Press  
highlights  
until the screen  
.
Press  
The screen displays  
4
5
Press  
Press  
or  
.
to save the displayed setting.  
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Range Tone  
You can set the handset to sound a tone when you are  
approaching the range limit, or you can turn this tone  
off. The default setting is  
.
1
Press  
highlights  
, then  
until the screen  
.
2
3
Press  
highlights  
, then  
until the screen  
.
Press  
The screen displays  
4
5
Press  
Press  
or  
.
to save the displayed setting.  
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Keypad Tone  
When this feature is on,each key press makes a sound.  
The default setting is  
.
1
Press  
highlights  
, then  
until the screen  
.
2
3
Press  
highlights  
, then  
until the screen  
.
Press  
The screen displays  
4
5
Press  
Press  
or  
.
to save the displayed setting.  
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Set Contrast  
You can adjust the screen contrast for easy viewing.  
1
Press  
highlights  
, then  
until the screen  
.
2
3
Press  
highlights  
, then  
until the screen  
.
Press  
The screen displays  
4
5
Press  
decrease contrast.  
or  
to increase or  
Press to save the displayed setting.  
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Language Setting  
You can set each registered handset so the display  
appears in English, Spanish or French. The default  
setting is  
.
1
Press  
highlights  
, then  
, then  
until the screen  
.
2
3
Press  
highlights  
until the screen  
.
Press  
The screen displays  
4
5
Press  
language.  
to highlight the desired  
Press  
to save the displayed setting.  
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FEATURE SETUP – BASE  
RingerVolume  
Setting the volume so that no bars show on the graph  
turns the ringer off.  
1
Press  
. Use  
, then press  
to highlight  
.
2
3
Highlight  
Press  
, then press  
.
to reduce volume,press  
to increase volume. At the lowest setting,the  
base will not ring when a call comes in.  
4
Press  
to save the displayed setting.  
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RingerMelody  
1
Press  
. Use  
to highlight  
.
, then press  
2
3
Highlight  
Press  
, then press  
.
or  
to scroll through  
eight melodies and hear samples.  
4
Press to save the displayed setting.  
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Dial Mode (Tone/Pulse)  
This phone comes set for touch tone dialing. If you  
have dial pulse (rotary) service, you must set the dial  
mode to  
.
1
Press  
. Use  
, then press  
to highlight  
.
2
3
4
Highlight  
Press  
, then press  
.
.
or  
Press  
to save the displayed setting.  
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Contrast  
1
Press  
. Use  
, then press  
to highlight  
.
2
3
Highlight  
Press  
, then press  
to decrease or  
.
or  
increase screen contrast.  
4
Press to save the displayed setting.  
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Language  
1
Press  
. Use  
, then press  
to highlight  
.
2
3
Highlight  
then press  
.
Press  
or  
to highlight desired  
language.  
4
Press  
to save the displayed setting.  
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TELEPHONE OPERATION  
Make a Call  
At the Handset  
1
Press  
, then dial the number  
— OR —  
Dial the number, then press  
.
2
To end the call,press  
in the base.  
or place the handset  
Answer a Call  
At the Handset  
1
Press  
to answer a call.  
2
To end the call,press  
in the base.  
or place the handset  
At the Base  
1
Press  
to answer a call.  
again.  
2
To end the call,press  
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Volume  
Handset  
You can adjust the volume of what you hear through  
the handset during a conversation by pressing or  
on the right side of the handset. You will hear a  
special tone when you reach the highest or lowest  
setting.  
Base Speaker  
Press VOLUME or VOLUME to adjust the base  
speaker volume while on a call. You will hear a special  
tone when you reach the highest or lowest setting.  
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Handset Speakerphone  
When the handset speakerphone is activated, you  
can use the phone hands-free. Stand the handset on  
a flat surface (not in the base) and continue your  
conversation.  
NOTE: For best performance, use the handset  
speakerphone in a quiet location with the handset  
facing you from no more than four feet away.  
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Make a Call  
1
Press  
, then dial the number  
— OR —  
Dial the number, then press  
.
2
To end the call,press  
— OR —  
Place the handset in the base.  
Answer a Call  
1
Press  
to answer a call.  
2
To end the call,press  
— OR —  
Place the handset in the base.  
Switch Between Handset and Speakerphone  
While on a call you can press  
to switch to  
speakerphone. While on a speakerphone call,press  
to return to the handset.  
NOTE: If you press  
speakerphone,you will flash the call and switch  
to the handset earpiece.  
while you are on the  
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Base Speakerphone  
You can use the base speakerphone to answer calls,or  
to make calls from the Caller ID log.  
Make a Call  
1
Press  
highlights  
, then  
, then  
until the screen  
or to  
.
2
3
Press  
select the Caller ID record you want to dial.  
Press  
to dial the displayed number  
— OR —  
Choose a new dialing option (see below).  
Dialing Options  
1
While a call record is displayed,press  
,
then select  
.
2
Use  
or  
to highlight the number  
the way you want to dial it.  
For ex a mple:  
5551212  
15551212  
9085551212  
19085551212  
Then,press  
displayed number.  
to dial the  
or  
The number of dialing options (up to four) available  
for each call displayed depends on the format of the  
original call.  
Answer a Call  
1
Press  
to answer a call.  
again.  
2
To end the call,press  
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Redial  
The last ten phone numbers dialed at the handset  
are stored in redial memory.  
1
Press  
then press  
or  
to scroll through the numbers in redial  
memory.  
2
3
Press  
number.  
or  
to dial the highlighted  
Press  
to end the call.  
Save a Redial Number  
1
Press  
.
2
Press  
or  
until the screen  
displays the number you want to dial,then  
press  
.
3
4
Press  
. The screen displays  
.
Using the chart on page 42,enter the name  
associated with the redial number, then press  
. The screen displays  
and gives a confirmation tone.  
Delete a Redial Number  
1
Press  
.
2
Press  
or  
until the screen  
displays the number you want to delete.  
3
4
Press  
.
Press  
tone.  
. You will hear a confirmation  
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Flash/Call Waiting  
If you subscribe to Call Waiting service with your local  
telephone service provider, you can answer a new  
incoming call without losing your current call.  
Handset  
1
Press  
/
to connect to the new call  
when you receive a call-waiting signal.  
2
Press  
/
again to return to the  
original call.  
NOTE: Use  
company subscriber services, as described by  
your provider.  
/
to access other phone  
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Base  
1
Press  
to connect to the new call when  
you receive a call-waiting signal.  
2
Press  
call.  
again to return to the original  
NOTE: Use  
to access other phone company  
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subscriber services, as described by your provider.  
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Mute  
Handset  
1
During a telephone conversation, mute the  
handset microphone by pressing  
.
The other party will be unable to hear  
anything on your end. The screen displays  
2
To return to two-w ay conversation,press  
again.  
Base  
Press  
on the base to prevent the other party  
from hearing you,the screen displays  
. Press  
again to return to two-w ay  
conversation.  
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Hold  
Handset  
NOTE: When a call is on hold, the screen displays  
¥
. If the clock feature is on, this  
message will be displayed for five seconds, then  
return to the clock display with H on top of the  
screen.  
After five minutes, the handset will ring to remind  
you theres a call on hold. If you do not answer  
the ring, the call will be disconnected.  
1
While on a call,press  
. You can now  
use the intercom if you wish (see page 38).  
2
To return to the call,press  
again.  
Base  
1
While on a call,press  
. You can now  
use the intercom if you wish (see page 38).  
2
To return to the call,press again.  
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Temporary Tone Dialing  
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change  
from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call.  
1
Make the call,and wait until it is connected.  
2
Press . Keys pressed after this send  
touch tone signals.  
3
After you hang up, the phone automatically  
returns to dial pulse (rotary) service.  
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DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES  
SCREEN DISPLAYS:  
WHEN:  
You have an incoming phone call (without  
Caller ID).  
You have an incoming call from [  
], for example  
. Once an  
intercom call is underway, the handsets  
will show the icons of the participating  
parties;the base will show  
.
The handset battery is low.  
Another phone on this line is in use.  
Both this phone and another phone on this  
line are in use.  
The handset is out of range.  
The base refuses to accept the handset,  
either because it is in use by six handsets,  
or the handset registrations on the base  
have been deleted.  
The handset has finished  
and has made the link.  
Another device of the phone system is  
using the telephone line; for example,if  
the base is using the line,the handsets will  
all show this message.  
[
]
The number of distinct unanswered calls  
with Caller ID which have not been  
viewed in the calls log.  
A call on hold has been on hold for five  
minutes;pick up the call again.  
The base is being powered by the spare  
battery rather than by AC from a wall  
outlet; check that the base is properly  
plugged into a working electrical outlet.  
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HANDSET ICONS  
THIS ICON:  
INDICATES  
Line In Use indicator  
On steadily with no number next to it when another  
phone on this line is in use.  
On steadily with one or more numbers next to it,  
indicating which extensions are using the line.  
For example,  
indicates that Handset 1 and  
Handset 2 are on an outside call.  
Intercom indicator  
On steadily with the extension numbers cur rently on  
an intercom call. For example,  
indicates that the  
Base and Handset 2 are on an intercom call.  
Battery indicator  
When the handset is removed from the charger, this  
lets you know the level of charge in the battery pack,  
from Full (  
) to Empty (  
).  
Cycles (Low, Medium,and Full) when Handset battery  
is charging.  
Flashes when a low battery condition is detected.  
Ringer Off indicator  
is displa yed when the ringer is turned off.  
E
Enhanced Mode indicator  
On steadily when active handset is in Enhanced  
mode. The handset will enter Enhanced mode  
automatically when in an area with interference.  
M
H
Mute indicator  
On steadily when the handset microphone is muted.  
Hold indicator  
On steadily when the line is on hold.  
Handset Registration indicator  
is displayed when a handset is either not registered,  
or searching for the base unit.  
0 – 6  
Handset indicator  
Number is displayed to show which handset is in use.  
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BASE ICONS  
THIS ICON:  
INDICATES  
Ringer Off indicator  
is displayed when the ringer is turned off.  
Battery indicator  
Cycles (Low, Medium,and Full) when a battery pack  
is charging in the spare battery compartment.  
BASE LIGHTS  
LIGHT  
STATUS:  
on  
INDICATES:  
IN USE  
Handset or base is on a call  
Extension is in use  
IN USE  
flashing  
on  
SPEAKER  
SPEAKER  
ON/OFF  
Speakerphone is in use  
HOLD function is activated  
Answering system is on  
Answering system is off  
Handset is in the base charging  
New messages in this mailbo x  
flashing  
on  
ON/OFF  
off  
CHARGING  
PLAY/STOP  
PLAY/STOP  
on  
flashing  
on  
Old or reviewed messages in  
this mailbox  
PLAY/STOP  
off  
No messages in this mailbox  
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TONES AND WHAT THEY MEAN  
TONE:  
INDICATES:  
Three quick beeps  
One beep  
Battery charge is low  
Handset registration is complete  
— OR —  
A programming command is successfully  
completed  
One long beep  
Indicates an error in programming  
— OR —  
Handset is out of range of the base  
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INTERCOM OPERATION  
Intercom Calls  
If you have more than one handset (AT&T 5800,  
purchased separately) registered with your 5840 base,  
you can make intercom calls between handsets.  
From Base to All Handsets  
1
Press  
on the base.  
2
Press  
then press  
until  
.
is highlighted,  
From Base to Selected Handset  
1
Press  
on the base.  
2
Press  
until the desired handset is  
highlighted, then press  
.
From Handset to Base  
1
Press  
, then press  
until  
is highlighted.  
2
3
Press  
.
Press  
press  
until  
.
is highlighted,then  
until  
From Handset to Handset  
1
Press  
, then press  
is highlighted.  
2
3
Press  
Press  
.
until the desired handset is  
highlighted,then press  
.
From Handset to Base/Handset(s)  
1
Press  
, then press  
until  
is highlighted.  
2
3
Press  
.
Press  
then press  
until  
.
is highlighted  
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Answering Intercom  
At ha ndset, press  
.
At ba se, automatically answered.  
End Intercom  
At ha ndset, press  
.
.
At ba se, press  
Answer an Incoming Call While on an  
Intercom Call  
If an incoming call is received while you are using the  
intercom, you will hear a beep and the screen will  
display call information as usual for 15 seconds.  
To answer the incoming call,press  
handset or on the base.  
on either  
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Blind Call Transfer  
If you have installed additional AT&T 5800 handsets  
(purchased separately) with your 5840 telephone, you  
can transfer a call from one handset to another.  
From the Handset  
1
Press  
, then use  
to highlight  
where you want the call transferred.  
2
When the desired destination is highlighted,  
press  
to transfer the call.  
From the Base  
1
Press  
highlight where you want the call transfer red.  
Press  
or  
, then use  
to  
2
.
NOTE: An unanswered call will ring back to the  
originating handset or base if not answered  
within 30 seconds.  
¥
Announced Call Transfer  
1
Press  
to put the call on hold.  
2
Press  
, then use  
to highlight  
.
3
4
5
6
Press  
, then use  
to highlight  
again.  
call destination,then press  
When the handset or base answers,announce  
the caller.  
Press  
on the handset or  
on  
the base to end the call.  
Press  
(on the receiving handset) or  
on the base to pick up the call  
on hold.  
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Conference Calling  
1
If one handset is already on a call, you can  
connect a second handset to the call by  
pressing  
on the second handset  
— OR —  
If you are on a call and have a second call on  
hold, press  
to add the held call to the  
conference call.  
2
Disconnect either or both handsets by  
pressing  
.
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PHONE BOOK  
This telephone can store up to 50 telephone numbers  
and names. Each number can be up to 32 digits long  
and each name can be up to 16 characters.  
Store a Number and Name in Phone Book  
1
Enter the number you want to store. The  
screen displays the number you enter. To  
delete a digit,press  
screen,press and hold  
/
; to clear the  
.
/
2
3
Press  
. The screen displays  
Use the keypad and the chart on page 42 to  
enter the name  
To add a space,press  
character press  
. To delete a  
.
4
Press  
. The screen displays  
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Keypad Characters  
Dial  
Presses  
Key  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
&
A
D
G
J
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d
g
j
1
b
e
h
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B
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H
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3
4
5
6
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Dial a Number in Phone Book  
1
Press  
. The screen displays  
2
Press  
or  
to scroll through  
memory in alphabetical order  
— OR —  
Enter the first letter of a name (then  
or  
if necessary) to display the name  
,
youre searching for  
— OR —  
Press  
, then enter the first few letters  
of the name youre searching for and press  
again.  
3
Press  
or  
to dial the displayed  
number.  
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Edit a Number/Name in Phone Book  
1
Press  
. The screen displays  
2
Press  
or  
to scroll through  
memory in alphabetical order  
— OR —  
Enter the first letter of a name (then  
or  
if necessary) to display the name  
,
youre searching for  
— OR —  
Press  
, then enter the first few letters  
of the name youre searching for and press  
again.  
3
Press  
twice. The handset displays  
4
5
Press  
or  
, depending on  
which you want to edit.  
Press to move the cursor to the  
character or digit you want to edit,then enter  
the corrections as needed. Press  
to toggle between functions if  
necessary.  
or  
6
Press  
to save changes. The screen  
will display the updated entr y.  
— OR —  
Press  
to exit without saving.  
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Delete a Number/Name in Phone Book  
1
Press  
. The screen displays  
2
Press  
or  
to scroll through  
memory in alphabetical order  
— OR —  
Enter the first letter of a name (then  
or  
if necessary) to display the name  
,
youre searching for  
— OR —  
Press  
, then enter the first few letters  
of the name youre searching for and press  
again.  
3
4
5
Press  
. The handset displays  
Press  
. The screen displays  
To delete only the displayed name and  
number, press  
— OR —  
To delete all records,press  
screen displays  
. The  
6
To delete all records,press  
without deleting,press  
. To exit  
.
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CALLER ID OPERATION  
If you subscribe to Caller ID service with your local phone service  
provider, this phone stores all incoming calls (up to 50 at the handset,  
up to 99 at the base) with valid Caller ID information in the calls log.  
Name, number, time and date information can all be stored,if they are  
sent with the call. Calls are automatically stored in the order they are  
received,with call “1”stored as the most recent call. The calls log  
number appears next to the phone number on the screen display.  
NOTE: The number of new calls displayed on each handset and  
¥
the base may not be the same. For example, if you answer a call  
on Handset 2, it will not consider that call information as new,  
but the base and other handsets will.  
If Caller ID information has been received you can see a summary of  
the calls log on the idle screen. After you review all new call records,  
the NEW CALLS indicator will go off.  
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Review Calls Log  
1
Press  
, then press  
. The screen  
displays the most recent call in the calls log.  
2
Press  
or  
to scroll through call  
records.  
Store Record in Phone Book  
1
While the call information is displayed,press  
, then use to scroll through dialing  
options, if you want to change the format.  
For ex a mple:  
555-1212  
1-555-1212  
908-555-1212  
1-908-555-1212  
— OR —  
While the call information is displayed,press  
to scroll through dialing options if you  
want to change the format,then press  
.
For ex a mple:  
555-1212  
1-555-1212  
908-555-1212  
1-908-555-1212  
2
3
Press  
The screen displays  
.
.
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Display Dial  
While you are reviewing the calls log, you can dial a  
number displayed on the screen. You can change the  
format of the number using “Dialing Options”below.  
Press  
or  
to dial the displayed number.  
Dialing Options  
1
While a call record is displayed,press  
, then select  
.
2
Use  
or  
to highlight the  
number the way you want to dial it.  
For ex a mple:  
5551212  
15551212  
9085551212  
19085551212  
or  
Press  
,
to dial the  
displayed number.  
The number of dialing options (up to four) available  
for each call displayed depends on the format of the  
original call.  
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Remove Call Records  
Removing a Specific Call Record  
1
Press  
, then press  
.
2
Press  
or  
to scroll through call  
records until the call you want to delete is  
displayed.  
3
4
Press  
displays  
, then press  
. The screen  
Press  
. The call record is deleted and  
you hear a confirmation tone.  
Removing All Records  
1
Press  
Press  
, then press  
.
2
, then press  
. The screen  
displays the most recent call record.  
3
4
Press  
. The screen displays  
Press  
press  
to delete all call records or  
to exit without deleting.  
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE  
Audible Indicators  
This system gives you voice prompts for feature  
operations and voice confirmations when you press a  
button or complete an operation.  
Turn Answering System On/Off  
Press  
to turn the system on or off. When  
the system is turned on, you will hear “Machine on ”  
and the ON/OFF light will be lit.  
If you turn the system on,it works using the default  
setting and pre-recorded outgoing announcements.  
Set the Clock  
1
Make sure the answering system is on.  
2
Press  
. The system announces the  
clock setting,then announces To change  
clock, press  
Press  
Press  
.”  
3
4
.
until the system announces the  
correct day, then press  
Press until the system announces the  
correct hour, then press  
Press until the system announces the  
correct minutes,then press . The  
system announces the current clock setting.  
.
5
6
.
NOTE: You can press and hold  
advance the minutes setting by tens.  
to  
¥
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About Mailboxes  
This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch  
tone phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be  
recorded by pressing  
in Mailbox 1.  
,
, or . All other messages will be recorded  
About Announcements  
You can record up to two different announcements — one for  
normal answering and one for when youve set the system to play  
the announcement only.  
Use normal answering when you want the system to record callers’  
messages. Use Announce Only when you want to give information  
to callers without accepting messages.  
If you choose not to record an announcement, the system answers  
with a pre-recorded announcement.  
The normal answering pre-recorded announcement says: “Hello.  
Please leave a message after the tone.The Announce Only  
pre-recorded announcement says: “Were sorry, messages to this  
number cannot be accepted.”  
By setting Announce Only to on or off, you decide which  
announcement your callers will hear when the system answers a  
call (the system comes set for normal answering,with Announce  
Only turned off). See “Change announce only”on page 55 to  
change your announcement selection.  
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Record Your Announcement  
NOTE: If you ha ve assigned different mailboxes  
to different people, be sure to tell callers in your  
¥
announcement to press  
,
, or  
to lea ve a  
message in the appropriate mailbox.  
1
Press  
announcement.”  
Press . After you hear “Now recording”  
until you hear “Change  
2
followed by a beep,speak toward the base to  
record an announcement up to 90 seconds  
long.  
3
Press any  
button to stop recording.  
PLAY/STOP  
The system plays back your recorded message.  
To r eview you r a nnou ncement at any time:  
1
Press  
until you hear “Change  
announcement.”  
2
Press any PLAY/STOP button.  
To delete you r a nnou ncemen t:  
Press  
during announcement playback.  
The system will use the pre-recorded  
announcement until you record a new one.  
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Answering System Feature Setup  
You can set up one feature at a time,or you can set up  
a feature and then move on to set up another feature.  
1
Make sure the answering system is on.  
2
Press and release until you hear the  
system announce the feature you want to set.  
Refer to the Feature Summary chart on page 55  
for a description of the features and your choices.  
3
4
Press  
to hear the features settings.  
Press  
to move on to the next feature  
or press a PLAY/STOP button to exit Feature  
Setup.  
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Default settings indicated by  
.
FEATURE SUMMARY  
*
SYSTEM ANNOUNCES:  
DESCRIPTION/DIRECTIONS:  
“Change remote access code” Set the remote access code you  
50  
will use to access features and  
functions of the answering system  
from a touch tone phone. The code  
can be changed to any two-digit  
number from 40–99.  
*
“Change message alert”  
When Message Alert is turned on,  
the base beeps once every 10  
seconds when new messages have  
been received.  
Off  
*
On  
“Change announce only ”  
When you turn Announce Only on,  
callers hear your announcement,  
but cannot leave a message.  
Off  
*
On  
“Change call screening”  
When you turn Call Screening off,  
you will not hear incoming messages  
as the caller leaves them.  
On  
*
Off  
“Change number of rings”  
2
Choose how many times the phone  
will ring before the system answers  
a call. With Toll Saver active,the  
system answers after two rings  
when you have new messages and  
after four rings when you have no  
new messages.  
4
6
*
Toll Saver  
NOTE: Exit Feature Setup at any time by pressing a PLAY/ STOP  
button.  
¥
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Listen to, Save & Delete Messages  
The system automatically saves your messages until  
you delete them,and can store approximately 15  
minutes of messages,memos, and announcements  
(up to a maximum of 99 messages).  
Before playing a message,the system announces the  
day and time it was received. While the message plays,  
the message window displays the number of the  
message. After playing the last message in a mailbox,  
the system announces “End of messages.” If the  
system has less than five minutes of recording time  
left,it announces the remaining time.  
Play Messages  
Press a PLAY/STOP button to play messages in a  
mailbox. Press again to stop playback.  
Delete Messages  
Press  
to delete the message thats  
playing.  
To delete all messages in a mailbox,press  
, then the appropriate PLAY/STOP  
button.  
You cannot delete a message until its been  
reviewed;deleted messages cannot be  
recovered.  
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Adjust Playback Volume  
Press VOLUME or VOLUME to adjust the base  
speaker volume while playing back messages.  
Call Screening/Intercept  
1
Make sure the answering system and call  
screening are ON, and set the message playback  
volume control above level 1 so you can hear  
the callers message.  
2
3
If you decide to take the call,press  
the handset.  
If you pick up an extension phone during the  
announcement and the announcement does not  
stop right away,press and release the telephone  
switchhook at the extension.  
on  
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Record a Memo  
You can record a memo up to four minutes long to store as  
an incoming message.  
1
Press and release  
.
2
Press a PLAY/STOP button to select a mailbox  
for the memo. After the beep,speak toward  
the microphone. The message window  
displays the length of your memo.  
3
To stop recording,press the PLAY/STOP  
button again.  
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MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY  
WINDOW DISPLAYS:  
WHEN:  
No messages in any mailbox  
Total number of messages in all mailboxes,  
or current message number during  
message playback.  
«
Memory is full,or total number of  
messages is 99  
Counting to  
, flashing  
Duration of announcement or memo  
recording (maximum announcement  
length is 90 seconds)  
Length of recording is more than 99  
seconds  
, steadily for  
Indicates volume level selected when  
VOLUME or VOLUME is pressed  
one second  
Current Remote Access Code (40–99)  
while setting  
Announce Only mode  
or  
, steadily for  
Displayed when any setting is changed  
from on or off  
one second  
« normal display  
Clock needs to be set  
System is answering a call or is in remote  
operation  
, flashing  
System is in programming mode or  
initializing  
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT TOUCH TONE PHONE  
Connect with the Answering System  
You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch  
tone phone.  
1
Dial your telephone number.  
2
When the system answers,enter your Remote Access Code  
(preset to 50). The system beeps once and then announces  
the number of new messages.  
3
4
Enter a remote command (see “Remote Access Commands”on  
page 61).  
Press  
to exit remote operation.  
Voice Menu  
The system has voice prompts to help you with remote operation.  
Press to hear the menu while remotely connected to the  
answering system.  
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REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDS  
FUNCTION:  
COMMAND:  
Play messages  
in a mailbox  
Press , then enter the appropriate  
mailbox number(  
,
, or ). The system  
plays new messages. If there are no new  
messages,the system plays old messages.  
Repeat a message  
Skip a message  
Press  
while message is playing;each  
press backs up another message.  
Press  
while message is playing;each  
press advances another message.  
Stop  
Press  
.
Save messages  
Delete message  
Hang up.  
Press  
while message is playing.  
Review announcement Press  
; system plays announcement,  
then beeps.  
Record announcement Press  
; after beep, record  
announcement,press  
to stop.  
System plays back announcement.  
Record memo  
Press  
; then mailbox number where  
you want memo recorded;speak after  
beep;press to exit.  
End remote access call Press  
.
Turn system off  
Press  
; the system announces,  
Machine off.” Press  
again to turn  
the system back on.  
Turn system on  
When system is off, it answers after 10  
rings and announces,“Please enter your  
remote access code.” Enter your remote  
access code.  
NOTE: If no key is pressed within 10 seconds of entering remote  
access code, the voice menu will be announced. After the voice  
menu announcement, if no key is pressed within 20 seconds, the  
remote access call will automatically end.  
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BATTERIES  
Battery Life  
A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about eight  
hours,or standby time of five days.  
NOTE: Talk time and standby time may vary depending on  
operating conditions.  
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Battery Indicator  
Ten to fifteen minutes before the battery charge indictor gets too low  
to operate the handset,an empty battery icon (  
) will flash on the  
screen, youll hear three short tones, and the screen will display  
.
If you continue to use the handset without charging the battery or  
replacing it (you can purchase a spare battery separately),the handset  
will turn off automatically when there is no longer sufficient power.  
NOTE: Monitor the battery icon to make sure your battery is  
sufficiently charged.  
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Charge the Handset Battery Pack  
After a low battery indicator, the handset battery needs to be  
charged.  
Place the handset in the base so the CHARGING light goes on.  
The battery pack is typically charged in eight hours.  
If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after eight hours  
of charging, the battery should be replaced. Use only AT&T Battery  
2401,SKU# 91077.  
CAUTION: Charge the battery provided with or identified for  
use with this product only in accordance with the instructions  
and limitations specified in the User’s Manual, Part 1.  
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Spare Battery  
You can buy a spare handset battery (AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077,  
sold separately) and keep it charged in the base at all times.  
In the event of a power failure,a fully charged battery in the spare  
battery compartment will allow you to make and receive calls from the  
cordless handset only for up to 2 1/2 hours.  
The spare battery will fully charge in 24 hours.  
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Replace the Handset Battery Pack  
1
Install the handset battery .  
Use only AT&T Battery 2401,SKU# 91077.  
Charge the handset battery.  
2
Place the handset in the base.  
Charge the battery for at least 12 hours. After the first  
charge,the battery will charge in eight hours.  
a) Remove battery  
b) Align the contacts and  
place the battery pack in  
the battery compartment.  
compartment cover by  
pressing on indentation  
and sliding downward.  
c) Replace cover by  
sliding it on its  
track up over  
battery case until  
it snaps firmly  
into place.  
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY  
If you have difficulty operating this phone,try the suggestions below.  
For Customer Service,visit our website at www.telephones.att.com  
or call 1 800 222–3111. Please retain your receipt as your proof  
of purchase.  
PHONE  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If the phone does not  
work at all, check these  
items first:  
• Make sure the power cord is plugged  
into the base and an electrical outlet  
not controlled by a wall switch.  
• Make sure the telephone line cord is  
plugged firmly into the base unit and  
the telephone jack.  
• Make sure the battery pack is installed  
correctly.  
If the above suggestions do not solve the problem,try re-initializing the  
handset and base (see “To re-initialize the handset and base”on page 66).  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If you have no dial tone: Check all the previous suggestions.  
If you still do not hear a dial tone,  
disconnect the phone and try another  
phone in the same jack. If there is  
no dial tone on that phone either, the  
problem is probably in your wiring or local  
service.  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If you hear a long  
tone when you try to  
use the handset:  
• The handset and base are not  
communicating properly. You might be  
out of range. Move closer to the base  
and try again.  
• If moving closer to the base does not  
help, follow the directions To  
re-initialize the handset and base”on  
page 65.  
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PHONE  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
To re-initialize the  
handset and base:  
1 Disconnect the power to the base.  
2 Remove spare battery pack (if installed).  
3 Remove the handset battery pack.  
4 Wait at least 15 seconds.  
5 Insert the handset battery pack.  
6 Connect the power to the base.  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If you hear noise or  
interference when  
using the phone:  
You may be out of range. Move closer to  
the base.  
• Household appliances plugged into the  
same circuit as the base can sometimes  
cause interference. Try moving the  
appliance or the base to another outlet.  
• The layout of your home or office may  
be limiting the operating range. Try  
moving the base to another location,  
preferably on an upper floor.  
• Using the handset near household  
appliances (microwaves,computers,  
televisions,stereos,etc.) can sometimes  
cause interference. Move away from  
appliances while using the handset.  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
It is necessary to register the handset  
to the base.Please follow instructions  
under REGISTER THE HANDSET on  
page 5 of this manual.  
If your handset dis-  
plays ENTER BASE ID  
or NO BASE SUB-  
SCRIPTION  
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PHONE  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If the phone does not  
ring when you receive  
a call:  
• Make sure the ringer is on.  
• Make sure the telephone line cord is  
connected firmly to the base and the  
telephone jack.  
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged  
firmly into an electrical outlet not  
controlled by a wall switch.  
You might be too far from the base;move  
closer.  
You might have too many extension  
phones on your telephone line to allow  
all of them to ring. Try unplugging some  
of them.  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If your telephone  
misdials:  
• If you have dial pulse (rotary) service,  
you’ll need to set the dial method to  
. Follow the instructions under  
“Dial Mode (TONE/PULSE)”in the  
FEATURE SETUP section of this manual.  
• If you have touch tone service and you  
hear clicks while you are dialing, you’ll  
need to set the dial method to  
.
Follow the instructions under “Dial Mode  
(TONE/PULSE)”in the FEATURE SETUP  
MENU – BASE section of this manual.  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If you are unable to  
operate special  
telephone services or  
other equipment  
requiring touch tone  
signals:  
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service,  
follow the directions under “Temporary  
Tone Dialing”in the TELEPHONE  
OPERATION section of this manual.  
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CALLER ID  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If the caller’s name or  
phone number is not  
displayed:  
• Make sure you subscribe to Caller ID  
service from your local telephone  
company.  
• Make sure the battery is charged.  
• Caller ID service might not work when  
the phone is connected to a Private  
Branch Exchange (PBX).  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If the caller’s name or  
phone number is not  
displayed during  
Call Waiting:  
You should call your service provider to  
confirm that you subscribe to combined  
Caller ID with Call Waiting service.  
• Caller ID information received during  
Call Waiting is displayed only on the  
handset that is in use.  
• Make sure the battery is charged.  
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ANSWERING SYSTEM  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If messages ar e  
incomplete:  
• If a caller leaves a very long message,  
part of it may be lost when the system  
disconnects the call after four minutes.  
• If the caller pauses for more than seven  
seconds,the system stops recording and  
disconnects the call.  
• If the system’s memory becomes full  
during a message,the system stops  
recording and disconnects the call.  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If you have difficulty  
hearing messages:  
Check the volume setting.  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If callers are unable to Make sure caller is dialing from a touch  
leave messages in  
Mailbox 2 or 3:  
tone phone.  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If the system does not • Make sure that the answering system  
answer after the correct is on.  
number of rings:  
• If Toll Saver is on,the number of rings  
changes to two when you have new  
messages waiting.  
• In some cases,the system may be  
affected by the ringing system used by  
the local telephone company.  
• If the memory is full or the system is off,  
the system answers after 10 rings.  
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ANSWERING SYSTEM  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If  
appears in the  
You need to reset the clock. The answering  
system clock is not set automatically with  
incoming Caller ID information.  
message window:  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If the system does not • Make sure you are calling from a touch  
respond to commands  
from a remote touch  
tone phone:  
tone phone. When you dial a number,  
you should hear tones. If you hear clicks  
instead,the phone is not a touch tone  
telephone.  
• The answering system may not detect  
the Remote Access Code while your  
announcement is playing. Try waiting  
until the announcement is over before  
entering the code.  
• Make sure you enter your Remote Access  
Code correctly.  
• There may be noise or interference on  
the phone line you are using. Press keys  
firmly.  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
If your outgoing  
announcement isn’t  
clear:  
• When you record your announcement,  
make sure you speak in a normal tone of  
voice, about nine inches from the base.  
• Make sure there is no “background”noise  
(TV, music,etc.) while you are recording.  
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DEFAULTSETTINGS  
DEFAULTSETTINGS  
FUNCTION:  
DEFAULT SETTING:  
Dial Method  
Handset Volume  
Ringer Volume  
Ringer Melody  
Key Tone  
Tone  
2
3
1
ON  
50  
Remote Access Code  
Clock  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
4
Message Alert  
Announce Only  
Number of Rings  
Call Screening  
Vibrate  
ON  
OFF  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
RF Frequency Band  
2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz  
(Handset to base)  
RF Frequency Band  
5725 MHz – 5850 MHz  
(Base to handset)  
Number of Channels  
Channel Spacing  
95  
864 kHz  
Handset Transmit Power +23 dBm  
Base Transmit Power  
Sensitivity  
+29 dBm  
–93 dBm  
GFSK  
Modulation  
Operating Temperature 0°C – 50°C  
Base Unit Voltage  
96 – 127 Vrms  
(AC Voltage,60Hz)  
Base Unit Voltage  
7 Vdc @ 1A  
(DC Adapter Output)  
Handset Voltage  
2.0 – 3.0 Vdc,1400mAh  
(2-Cell NiMH Battery)  
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INDEX  
A
D
46,50  
default settings 71  
Announce Only 52, 55, 59, 71  
announcements 52, 56  
46  
53, 54  
Dial Mode 22  
Dial Tone 4, 65  
dialing options 28,48,49  
Display Screen Messages 34  
B
Base 1, 25, 28, 31, 39,40, 66, 72  
Base icons 36  
Base lights 36  
Base ringer 20, 21  
20–24  
E
45,46  
Empty (  
) 35, 62  
Base Unit See Base  
11  
English 19  
42  
battery 4, 7, 35, 62–64, 72  
Beeps 37, 55, 57,60, 61  
Belt Clip 8  
42,48  
F
Feature Setup Menu 9  
C
44  
30  
Calls Log 2  
32  
Call Screening 55  
Call Waiting 2  
Caller ID 2, 28, 47  
51, 54  
French 19  
Full (  
) 35  
G
28, 49,50  
3, 59,70  
38  
42  
H
10  
Handset 1, 2, 8, 11, 25–27, 31, 35,  
38–41, 62, 65, 66, 71, 72  
10  
conference call 41  
18, 23  
Handset battery See battery  
Handset Icons 35  
Handset ringer 12–14  
Headset 8, 11  
Hold 32, 35, 41  
32,40  
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I
N
Idle Screen 9  
11  
38,40  
47  
interference 66,70  
NiMH Battery pac k 1  
noise or interference 66,70  
45  
K
17  
O
25, 27, 29, 39–41  
L
9
19, 24  
long tone 65  
Low Batt Tone 15  
low battery 35, 62  
62  
51  
P
25, 27, 29, 39, 49, 57  
Power Cord 1, 3, 6, 65  
Power Failure Backup 7  
pulse (rotary) 22, 33, 67, 68  
22, 67  
M
42  
memos 56  
9
Message Alert 55  
R
message window 56,58  
range limit 16  
Message Window Display 59  
range tone 16  
messages 56  
re-initialize 66  
messages are incomplete 69  
53, 58  
31  
redial 29  
11  
29  
mute 31  
31  
Remote Access Commands 61  
13  
Ringer Melody 13, 21, 71  
13, 21  
31  
Ringer Volume 12, 14,20, 71  
12,20  
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S
V
9, 42, 45,48  
Vibrate 12, 14, 71  
9
14  
sound quality settings 11  
11  
Voice Mailboxes 52  
voice prompts 51,60  
Spanish 19  
volume 12,20, 26, 57, 59, 71  
VOLUME 26, 57, 59  
VOLUME 26, 57, 59  
Spare Battery 7, 63  
Speaker 26, 57  
25, 27–29, 39,40, 49  
Speakerphone 11, 27, 28  
standby time 62  
subscriber services 30  
X
40  
T
talk time 62  
Technical Specifications 72  
Telephone line cord 1, 3  
46  
Time 9,10, 47, 56  
51  
Toll Saver 55  
tone 15, 16, 26, 71  
33  
Tone/Pulse 22  
22  
Tones 37, 62  
touch tone 22, 33, 52, 55, 67, 68  
11  
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