AT&T 5600 User Manual

CORDLESS ANSWERING SYSTEM 5600

• Installation

• Telephone Operation

• Memory Dialing

• Answering System

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At the Base

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Away From the Base

Installation

Follow these steps to install your new answering system for proper operation.

1. Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack

Your phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (110v AC). The power cord is 7 feet long; make sure there is an electrical outlet within reach of the base. The outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch; if the switch is ever tuned off, the phone will not operate.

CAUTION: Always make sure that the power and line cords are unplugged before yo u insta ll a new battery in the base.

2. Install the base batter y

Turn the base over and hold it with the battery cover door away from you. To release the battery

cover, press down on the arrow and toward the back of the set. Attach the battery cap to the 9-volt battery included in the package and place the battery in the

compartment. Slide the battery door back into place.

The base battery is used to retain memory in case of power failure. When the base battery needs to be replaced, the LO BATT BASE indicator on the answering system will light. While you are replacing the battery, the answering system memory will remain intact for 1 minute without power.

1. Insert the cassettes

Lift the cover. Insert the cassettes with the full reels to the right. The cassettes are identical. Either can be used for outgoing announcements or incoming messages.

2. Set DIAL MODE switch

Set the DIAL MODE switch to TONE if you have touch tone service, or PULSE if you have dial pulse (rotary) service.

3. Connect the line cord

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack, and plug the other end into a modular wall jack. The telephone line cord functions as an antenna, and the cordless phone will operate best if this cord is kept untangled and as straight as possible.

4. Plug in the power cord

Plug the AC adapter on the power cord into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The cassettes will automatically rewind in 10 to 15 seconds. Then the Message Window will show PF.

NOTE: If E1 (no messages) or E2 (no Announcement) appears in the Message Window, you have not yet inserted the cassettes. Insert the cassettes and press MESSAGES.

5. Press and release RESET

The system rewinds the message tape and then di splays CL in the Message Window. CL means the clock must be set. The answering system will not record the day and time until you have done so.

6. Set the clock

The Clock feature will record the day and time of each message received. To set the clock:

Set the VOLUME control to the middle

NOTE: While setting the clock, you must follow the steps quickly. If you pause for more than 60 seconds, the system will announce the complete day and time setting. If you hear the complete

day and time and it is not correct, you need to start over at step 8b. It is helpful to review all of the steps before you begin.

To set day

Press CHANGE, then CLOCK. You will hear a day of the week.

Press REPEAT/REWIND or SKIP/FASTFWD until you hear the correct day.

To set hour

Press CLOCK to hear an hour.

Press REPEAT/REWIND (to decrease) or SKIP/FASTFWD (to increase) until you hear the

correct hour.

To set minutes

Press CLOCK to hear minutes.

Press REPEAT/REWIND (to decrease) or SKIP/FASTFWD (to increase) until you hear correct

minutes. Press STOP. You will hear the day and time.

h) To review day and time:

1. Set the RINGER switch (ON/OFF)

Set the RINGER switch on the base unit to ON so the phone will ring. When the switch is set to OFF, the phone will not ring. The answering system will continue to answer calls as long as the AUTO ANSWER indicator is lit.

2. Fill in the telephone number cards

On both the handset and base, insert a pointed object (such as a paper clip) into the hole in the plastic window and gently pry up the window until it pops out. Write your phone number on the card and replace the window.

3. Charge the handset batteries for 10 hours

Place the handset in the base and let the batteries charge for 10 hours. You can use your phone before the 10 hours are up, but be sure to put the handset back in the base so it can charge fully. The CHARGING indicator on the base unit will light to show the batteries are charging.

4. Check for dial tone

After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and extend its antenna. Now press PHONE on the handset. The PHONE indicator should light, and you should hear the dial tone.

Press CLOCK.

Telephone Operation

Making a Call

You can make calls from the handset anywhere within range of the base. Your phone will work best if you always keep both the handset antenna and the telephone line cord fully extended.

Making a Call

Press PHONE. When you see the PHONE indicator light and hear dial tone, dial the number you’re calling. If you make a mistake when dialing, press OFF to hang up, then press PHONE to get the dial tone again. You must always press PHONE before dialing a call.

Answering a Call

If the RINGER switch is in the ON position, then handset will ring when you have an incoming call. You can answer calls on the handset whether it is in the base or away from it. If the handset is in the base, pick it up. The call will be connected automatically. If the handset is away from the base, press PHONE. The PHONE indicator will light and you’ll be connected to the call. To make sure your handset rings when it is away from the base or in the Portable Handset Cradle, keep the handset antenna and the telephone line cord fully extended.

Ending a Call

If you are near the base, you can place the handset back in the base to end the call. If you have the handset away from the base, you must press OFF to end the call-otherwise your phone will be “off the hook” and callers will get a busy signal. If you forget to press OFF the handset will beep rapidly to remind you.

If you are going to place the handset in the portable cradle, you must first press OFF to end the call. If you forget, the handset will sound nine short beeps.

Redial

Your telephone can redial the last number dialed from the handset. Press PHONE for the dial tone, then press REDIAL. The phone number will remain in the redial memory until you use the handset to dial another number.

Special Telephone Services

If you subscribe to special services like Call Waiting or Call Forwarding, press and release PHONE on the handset whenever you would normally press the switchhook on a regular phone. This is just like the Flash feature on some other phones.

Temporary Tone

If you have dial pulse (rotary) telephone service, this feature lets you enter the codes or tones needed to operate answering machines, or to use electronic banking services, calling cards, and other special services.

First dial the call normally. Then turn on the Temporary Tone feature by pressing the * TONE key. You can then press the numbers or symbols you need and your phone will send the proper signals.

To end the call, press OFF, or place the handset back in the base. The phone will automatically switch back to dial pulse.

The Temporary Tone feature will operate most special services over a dial pulse line. However, some services may actually require a touch tone service.

line.

To be sure, ask the company that provides the special

NOTE: If you have touch tone service, you do not need to use the Temporary Tone feature. This feature is used only when the phone is set for dial pulse dialing.

Operating Range

Your cordless telephone operates at the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, your handset and base unit can communicate over only a certain distance – which can vary with the locations of the base unit and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.

It is a good idea to make a few trial calls in and around your home or office to become familiar with the operating r ange in your partic ular surroundings.

For best performance, keep both the handset antenna and the telephone line cord fully extended when using your handset away from the base.

If You Go Out of Range

If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you will hear noise or interference. To improve reception, move closer to the base.

If you try to end a call when you are almost out of range, you will hear two short beeps when you press OFF. Move closer to the base and press OFF to end the call – otherwise your phone will remain “off the hook.”

If you try to make a call when out of range, you will hear two short beeps when you press PHONE. Move closer to the base, and press PHONE again to make the call.

If you receive a call while you are out of range, the handset might not ring – or if it does ring, the call might not connect when you press PHONE. Move closer to the base, then press PHONE again to answer the call.

Changing Channels

Your Cordless Answering System 5600 has an advanced 10-channel chance of noise or interference. Every time you answer or make a call, the provides the channel that has been clear the longest.

In the unlikely event you notice noise or interference when using your phone, press and release CHAN to switch to another of the 10 available channels. If the noise doesn’t clear, switch channels again until you find a quiet one. Your call will not be interrupted, and the message indicator on the base will display the number of the new channel for a few seconds. (Channels are indicated by the symbols C0-C9.) The channel number is also displayed when you remove the handset from the base, and when you press PHONE, INTCM, or ANS SYS.

If the noise is exceptionally loud, move closer to the base before pressing CHAN – or you might lose the call. If you do lose the call, place the handset in the base for 10 seconds, then make the call again.

NOTE: You must be in range to change channels. If you press CHAN while out of range, you might lose the call.

Using the Intercom and Page

Your AT&T Cordless Answering System 5600 can also work as a two-way intercom between the handset and the base unit. This does not tie up your telephone line – you can still receive calls when using the intercom.

NOTE: The operating range for the intercom is about the same as for regular telephone calls. You must be within range to turn the intercom on or off, or to page someone at the other end.

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Paging Someone at the Other End

If you are at the handset, you can page someone at the base unit, and vice versa. If you are at the handset, press and release PAGE. This will sound a three-part paging tone at the base unit. Press and release INTCM to activate the intercom. You can then speak with the person at the base unit through the handset .

If the answering system in the base is busy answering a call or playing messages, you’ll get a 3-beep signal at the base to indicate that the unit is unable to give you access to the intercom. When the base is idle again, you’ll be able to use the intercom.

If you are at the base unit, press and release PAGE/FIND to signal the handset. This will sound a three-part paging tone at the handset. When the person answers, speak toward the base.

Answering a Page

If you are at the handset and hear the three-part paging tone, press and release INTCM. This turns on the intercom and lets you speak to the person at the base.

If you are at the base and hear the three-part paging tone, wait for the INTERCOM indicator to light and then speak toward the base. You’ll hear the other person through the sp eaker. While you are using the intercom, the INTERCOM indicators on the handset and base will remain lit.

Ending an Intercom Conversation

To end an intercom conversation and turn off the intercom, press OFF on the handset. You cannot turn the intercom off from the base unit; the person at the handset must press OFF to turn the intercom off.

Answering a Call During an Intercom Conversation

If you receive a call while using the intercom, you will hear a low-volume ringing in the ear piece. Press PHONE to tun off the intercom and connect the incoming call.

Using the Intercom During a Phone Call

This feature automatically puts a phone call on hold when you use the intercom during a phone call. When you complete your intercom conversation, you can return to the call.

To put the call on hold and turn on the intercom, press INTCM. Then press PAGE to page someone at the base unit. While you are using the intercom, the PHONE indicators on the handset and the base will stay lit to show that your call has not been disconnected. The person on the other end of the phone call will not be able to hear your intercom conversation.

To return to the call, just press PHONE. This disconnects the intercom and reconnects the call.

Handset Locator (Find)

This feature will be useful should you ever forget where you’ve left your handset.

To locate the handset easily, press PAGE/FIND on the base unit and hold it about 2 seconds, or until you hear a second beep. This will begin a repeating page tone at the handset. Listen for the paging tone and follow it to find the handset. Once you find it, press OFF on the handset to cancel the paging tone. You can also cancel the FIND signal by pressing PAGE/FIND on the base.

If it is not shut off beforehand, FIND will automatically shut itself off after three minutes. If you haven’t located the handset by then, turn FIND on again by pressing and holding PAGE/FIND on the base.

Memory Dialing

Your Cordless Answering System 5600 can store nine different phone numbers that you can dial just by pressing MEM and one of the other number buttons.

Storing a Number in Memory

The handset must be turned OFF.

Press MEM on the handset. The PHONE indicator will flash to show that you are in the programming

mode. Dial the phone number you want to store. (The number can be up to 16 digits long.)

Press MEM.

Press any number button from 1 to 9. This assigns the phone number to the memory location you

select.

After pressing the number button, you should hear a three-part tone that means the number was stored properly. If you hear a long buzzing tone, or nothing at all, press OFF, and follow the steps above to store the number again.

Follow the steps above for each phone number you want to store, assigning each on to a different memory location.

Dialing a Number Stored in Memory

Press PHONE to get dial tone.

Press MEM.

Press the number button (1-9) for the memory location of the phone number you want to call.

For example, to dial the phone number you assigned to memory location “6,” press PHONE, MEM, 6.

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