AT&T 5870 User Manual

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5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone 5870 with Talking

Caller ID/Call Waiting

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Product Information

User’s Manual

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CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................ 1

Parts List.................................................... 1

About Caller Identification

(Caller ID) ............................................ 2

About the Calls Log ............................... 2

About Adding Handsets......................... 2

INSTALLATION.........................3

Ta ble/Desktop Installation..................... 3

About Handset Registration...................5

(Model 5800 Handset).............................5

Wall Installation....................................... 6

Spare Battery/

Power Failure Backup ........................ 7

Belt Clip..................................................... 8

Headset...................................................... 8

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

FEATURE SETUP – BASE..... 20

Ringer Volume ........................................ 20

Ringer Melody........................................ 21

Dial Mode (Tone/Pulse)....................... 22

TELEPHONE OPERATION .. 23

Make a Call ............................................ 23

Answer a Call ........................................ 23

Volume ..................................................... 24

Handset Speakerphone........................ 25

Redial ....................................................... 26

Flash/Call Waiting.................................. 27

Mute......................................................... 28

Hold ......................................................... 29

Temporary Tone Dialing ...................... 30

Display Screen Messages..................... 31

Handset Icons ........................................ 32

Base Lights.............................................. 33

Tones and What They Mean ............... 33

INTERCOM OPERATION..... 34

Intercom Calls ....................................... 34

Answering Intercom............................. 35

End Intercom ......................................... 35

To Answer an Incoming Call

while intercomming..........................35

Blind Call Transfer ................................. 36

Announced Call Transfer ..................... 36

Conference Calling............................... 37

PHONE BOOK ....................... 38

Store a Number and Name in

Phone Book ....................................... 38

Keypad Characters.................................39

Dial a Number in Phone Book.......... 40

Edit a Number/Name in

Phone Book ....................................... 41

Delete a Number/Name in

Phone Book ....................................... 42

CALLER ID OPERATION...... 43

Setup Talking Caller ID ........................ 44

Record a New Talking Caller ID

Announcement.................................. 45

Edit Talking Caller ID

Announcement.................................. 46

Review, Play, Erase Talking

Caller ID Announcement................ 47

Review Calls Log................................... 48

Store Record in Phone book............. 48

Display Dial..............................................49

Answering system operation

AT THE BASE............................. 50

Audible Indicators................................. 50

Turn Answering system On/Off......... 50

Set the Clock ......................................... 50

About Mailboxes................................... 51

About Announcements........................ 51

Record Your Announcement ................52

Answering System Feature Setup.......53

Feature Summary ...................................54

Listen to, Save&Delete Messages........55

Adjust Playback Volume.........................56

Call Screening/Intercept........................56

Record a Memo......................................57

Message Window Display .....................58

Answering system operation

AT TOUCH TONE PHONE ............ 59

Connect with the

Answering System .............................. 59

Voice Menu ............................................. 59

Remote Access Commands................ 60

BATTERIES ............................. 61

Battery Life ............................................. 61

Battery Indicator ................................... 61

Charge the Handset

Battery Pack ...................................... 61

Spare Battery/

Power Failure Backup ...................... 62

Replace the Handset Battery Pack ... 63

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY .... 64

Phone....................................................... 65

Caller ID ................................................. 67

Answering System................................. 68

DEFAULT SETTINGS ............ 70

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 71

INDEX...................................... 72

CONTENTS

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Parts List

Your box should include:

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

NiMH Battery Pack

Power Cord

Long Telephone Line Cord

Handset

Base Unit

Wall Mounting Bracket

This User’s Manual

Quick Start Guide

Belt Clip

Wallet Card

Short Telephone Line Cord

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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 you’re 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.

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. 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 43, 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 add up to five additional 5800 units (purchased separately) to this phone. Follow the instructions provided with the additional handset(s) for installation and registration.

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NOTE: Although you can register up to six handsets, only four can be

used at one time.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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INSTALLATION

Ta b le/Desktop Installation

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NOTE: Install this telephone away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.

1 Connect the telephone line cord.

2 Connect the power cord.

The ON/OFF light goes on, and CL flashes in the Message Window.

Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1-800-222–3111.

INSTALLATION

Standard electrical outlet

Modular

telephone

jack

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INSTALLATION

3Install the handset battery.

Use only AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077.

4 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.

5Check for dial tone.

•After the batteries are charged, lift the handset and press

P;You should hear a dial tone.

b) Align the contacts and place

the battery pack in the battery compartment.

a) Remove battery

compartment cover by pressing on the raised spot 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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INSTALLATION

About Handset Registration

1 The cordless handset that came with your system is automatically

registered as Handset 1.There is no need to re-register.

2 You may register up to a total of six Expansion Handsets to this

telepnone system.(Model 5800 handset sold separately).

3 Additional handsets will be assigned Handset 2, Handset 3, Handset 4,

Handset 5, and Handset 6.

4 When you install the handset battery pack, the handset will display

SEARCHING FOR BASE (if it’s registered) or ENTER BASE ID (If it has not been registered).

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 At the cordless handset, press the softkey under . 3 Enter the 15-digit Base Unit ID Code located on the underside of your

Model 5870 base. 4 Press the softkey under . The screen displays PLEASE WAIT!! 5 After about 45 seconds, the screen displays FOUND BASE. If the handset

displays BASE BUSY TRY LATER, the base is in use.Wait until the base is

in idle, then try the registration process again by repeating the step2~4

above.

NEW

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Wall Installation

1 Connect the power cord and

telephone line cord to the underside of the base, as shown (figure a).

2Position the mounting bracket as

shown (figure b).

3Feed the short telephone line cord

through the hole in the center of the mounting bracket (figure b), align the bracket with the base, and slide into the hole on the base as shown (figure

c).

4 Lock the mounting bracket in place

(figure d).

5 Plug the short telephone line cord

into a modular wall jack, and mount the base on the wall (figure e).

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 Plug the power cord into an electrical

outlet not controlled by a wall switch

(figure e).

The ON/OFF light goes on, and CL flashes

in the Message Window.

Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1-800-222–3111.

7Follow Steps 3–5 in “Table/Desktop

Installation.”

figure a

figure b

figure c

figure d

figure e

INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

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 21/2hours.

The spare battery will fully charge in 24 hours.

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Belt Clip

You may choose to use the optional belt clip with your handset.

Headset

You can use this telephone hands-free when you install any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). 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.

b) Press tabs

on belt clip into slots on back of handset to reattach.

a) Slide

down into grooves to attach.

c) To remove,

lift one side with your thumbnail and push back.

INSTALLATION

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FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

Feature Setup Menu

Press the softkey under to enter the Feature Setup menu. Use or to choose features, then select to save your choice.

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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 let you 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.

1Press . 2Press until the screen displays

3Press . The screen displays the

current time setting. Use to move the cursor, and use the keypad to change a digit. Press

to select AM or PM

4Press to save the displayed time.

SAVE

AM/PM

INTERCOM VOICE ANNOUNCE HANDSET SETTINGS

FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

LLLLL L

LLLLL

SET TIME

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Clock Mode

You can choose to display the time when the phone is idle, or you can turn this feature off. The default setting is ON.

1Press . 2Press until the screen highlights

3Press . The screen displays

4Press or . 5Press to save the displayed setting.

ONOFF

CLOCK ENABLE

VOICE ANNOUNCE HANDSET SETTINGS SET TIME CLOCK MODE

FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

CLOCK MODE

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OFF OK ON

LLLLL LLLLL

LLLLL

FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

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FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

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.

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NOTE: The mid-boost setting is hearing-aid compatible.

BASS – Low frequency sounds enhanced.

MID – Mid-range sounds enhanced.

TREBLE – High frequency sounds enhanced.

NATURAL – No frequency enhancement.

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NOTE: This feature is available only on the handset

earpiece, 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.

1Press , then until the screen

highlights HANDSET SETTINGS. 2Press . 3Press when RINGER VOLUME is

highlighted. The screen displays

4Press or to hear samples of

ring volumes. 5Press to save the displayed setting.

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NOTE: Ringer Volume and Vibrate settings are

independent. Adjusting Ringer Volume does not affect Vibrate.

RINGER VOLUME

FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

LLLLL LLLLL

LLLLL

FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

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FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

Ringer Melody

The Ringer Melody sets which ringer you hear when you have an outside call. The Ringer Melody default setting is #01; there are eight Ringer Melody selections.

1Press , then until the screen

highlights handset settings.

2Press , then until the screen

highlights ringer melody.

3Press . The screen displays

4Press or to display desired

setting. A sample of the displayed setting is played briefly.

If the ringer is off, no melodies will play when select the melodies in step 4.

Adjust the volume of the handset ringer. Setting

the volume so that no bars show on the graph turns the ringer off.

5Press to save the displayed setting. You

will hear a confirmation tone.

RINGER #01

LLLLL LLLLL

LLLLL

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Vibrate Control

When this feature is on, the handset vibrates when you have an incoming call. The default setting is OFF.

1Press , then until the screen

highlights HANDSET SETTINGS.

2Press , then until the screen

highlights VIBRATE CONTROL.

3Press . The screen displays

4Press or . 5Press to save the displayed setting.

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NOTE: Vibrate and Ringer Volume settings are

independent. Adjusting Vibrate does not affect Ringer Volume.

ONOFF

VIBRATE

OFF

LLLLL LLLLL

LLLLL

OFF OK ON

FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

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FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

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 ON.

1Press , then until the screen

highlights handset settings.

2Press , then until the screen

highlights low batt tone.

3Press

The screen displays

4Press or . 5Press to save the displayed setting.

ONOFF

LOW BATTERY TONE

LLLLL LLLLL

LLLLL

OFF OK ON

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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 ON.

1Press , then until the screen

highlights HANDSET SETTINGS.

2Press , then until the screen

highlights RANGE TONE.

3Press

The screen displays

4Press or . 5Press to save the displayed setting.

ONOFF

RANGE TONE

OFF OK ON

LLLLL L

LLLLL

FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

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FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

Keypad Tone

When this feature is on, each key press makes a sound. The default setting is ON.

1Press , then until the screen

highlights handset settings.

2Press , then until the screen

highlights keypad tone.

3Press

The screen displays

4Press or . 5Press to save the displayed setting.

ONOFF

KEYPAD TONE

OFF OK ON

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LLLLL

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Set Contrast

Yo u can adjust the screen contrast for easy viewing.

1Press , then until the screen

highlights HANDSET SETTINGS.

2Press , then until the screen

highlights CONTRAST.

3Press

The screen displays

4Press or to decrease or

increase contrast.

5Press to save the displayed setting.

CONTRAST

LLLLL LLLLL

LLLLL

FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

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FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET

Language Setting

You can set each registered handset so the display appears in English, Spanish or French. The default setting is ENGLISH.

1Press , then until the screen

highlights handset settings.

2Press , then until the screen

highlights language.

3Press

The screen displays

4Press to highlight the desired language. 5Press to save the displayed setting.

ENGLISH SPANISH FRENCH

LL L

LLLLL

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▼

ENGLISH

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Ringer Volume

1Make sure the base is not in use. 2Pressing and holding , then press VOL

+ or VOL - to adjust the ringer volume. Each

time you press + or - you will hear how loud the setting is.To turn the ringer off, press until you hear no tone.

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FEATURE SETUP – BASE

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FEATURE SETUP – BASE

Ringer Melody

1Make sure the base is off. 2Press ***. You will hear a tone and the

IN USE light will flash.

3Press 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7,or 8 to select a

ringer melody. Each time you press a key, you’ll hear a sample of the melody.

4Press # to save your selection

— OR —

Press * to exit without saving.

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Dial Mode (Tone/Pulse)

1Make sure the base is off. 2Press ***. Yo u will hear a tone and the

IN USE light will flash.

3Press 0. If the IN USE light goes on, you have

selected TONE. If the light goes off, you have selected PULSE. Press 0 again to change your selection.

4Press # to save your selection

— OR —

Press * to exit without saving.

FEATURE SETUP – BASE

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TELEPHONE OPERATION

Make a Call

At the Handset

1Press P, then dial the number

— OR — Dial the number, then press P.

2To end the call, press or place the handset

in the base.

At the Base

1Press K, then dial the number. 2To end the call, press K again.

Answer a Call

At the Handset

1Press P to answer a call. 2To end the call, press or place the handset

in the base.

At the Base

1Press K to answer a call. 2To end the call, press K again.

TELEPHONE OPERATION

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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.

Speaker

During a conversation, press VOL + or VOL - to adjust the base speaker volume. You will hear a special tone when you reach the highest or lowest setting.

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TELEPHONE OPERATION

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TELEPHONE OPERATION

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.

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NOTE: For best performance, use the handset

speakerphone in a quiet location with the handset facing you from no more than four feet away.

Make a Call

1 Press K, then dial the number

— OR —

Dial the number, then press K.

2 To end the call, press .

— OR —

Place the handset in the base.

Answer a Call

1Press K 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 K to switch to speakerphone. While on a speakerphone call, press K to return to the handset earpiece.

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NOTE: If you press P while you are on the

speakerphone, you will flash the call.

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Redial

Handset

The last ten phone numbers dialed at the handset are stored in redial memory.

1Press then press or to

scroll through the umber in Redial Memory.

2Press P or K to dial the highlighted

number.

3Press to end the call.

Save a Redial Number

1Press . 2 Press or until the screen

highlights the number you want to save, then press

3Press . The screen displays ENTER NAME. 4Using the chart on page 39, enter the name

associated with the redial number, then press

. The screen displays ENTRY HAS BEEN

STORED! and gives a confirmation tone.

5 Screen displays RECORD VOICE ANNOUNCE?

Press to record an announcement to be played when you receive a call from this number (then follow directions from step 4 to step 6 on page 45)

— OR —

Press to exit without recording an announcement.

Delete a Redial Number

1Press . 2Press or until the screen

displays the number you want to delete.

3Press

4Press . You will hear a confirmation tone.

Base

The last phone number dialed at the base is stored in redial memory.When the base idle, to delete the redial number, press and hold R.

1 Press K.

2Press R to dial the last number called from the

base.

— OR —

Press R directly.The last number called from

the base will dial automatically. 3Press K to end the call. 4 To delete the redial number, press and hold R.

ERASE

SELECT

REDIAL

YES

SAVE

SELECT

REDIAL

LLLLL

TELEPHONE OPERATION

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TELEPHONE OPERATION

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

1Press P/F to connect to the new call

when you receive a call-waiting signal.

2Press P/F again to return to the

original call.

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NOTE: Use P/F to access other phone

company subscriber services, as described by your provider.

Base

1Press F to connect to the new call when

you receive a call-waiting signal.

2Press F again to return to the original call.

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NOTE: Use F to access other phone company 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

2To return to two-way conversation, press

again.

Base

Press M on the base to prevent the other party from hearing you, the MUTE light goes on. Press M again to return to two-way conversation.

MUTE

MICROPHONE

MUTED

MUTE

LLLLL

TELEPHONE OPERATION

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TELEPHONE OPERATION

Hold

Handset

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NOTE: When a call is on hold, the screen displays

CALL ON HOLD. 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 there’s 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 34).

2To return to the call, press P.

Base

1Press H on the base to place a call on

hold. The IN USE light goes on and the SPEAKER light flashes.

2Press H again or press K to return to

the call.

After five minutes, the base will ring to remind you

there’s a call on hold. If you do not answer the ring, the call will be disconnected.

HOLD

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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.

1Make the call, and wait until it is connected. 2Press t.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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TELEPHONE OPERATION

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TELEPHONE OPERATION

DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES

SCREEN DISPLAYS: WHEN:

INCOMING OUTSIDE CALL You have an incoming phone call (without

Caller ID).

INTERCOM FROM You have an intercom call from [PARTY [PARTY NAME] NAME], for example HANDSET 2. Once an

intercom call is underway, the handsets will show the icons of the participating parties.

LOW BATTERY The handset battery is low.

EXTENSION IN USE Another phone on this line is in use.

PARALLEL SET IN USE Both this phone and another phone on this

line are in use.

SEARCHING FOR BASE The handset is out of range.

REJECTED BY BASE The base refused to accept the handset,

either because it is in use by six handsets, or the handset registrations on the base have been deleted.

FOUND BASE The handset has finished SEARCHING FOR

BASE and has made the link.

LINE IN USE 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.

[XX] NEW CALLS The number of distinct unanswered calls

with caller ID which have not been viewed in the calls log.

CALL ON HOLD A call has been on hold for five minutes; RING BACK! pick up the call again.

CHECK AC POWER The base is being powered by the spare

battery rather than by AC from a wall outlet; check that the base is properly plugged in to a working electrical outlet.

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HANDSET ICONS

THIS ICON: INDICATES

Line In Use indicator

On steady with no number next to it when another phone on this line is in use. On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which extensions are using the line. For example, 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside call.

Intercom indicator

On steady with the extension numbers currently on an intercom call. For example, 02 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 displayed when the ringer is turned off.

E Enhanced Mode indicator

On steady when active handset is in Enhanced Mode. The handset will enter Enhanced Mode automatically when in an area with interference.

M Mute indicator

On steady when the handset microphone is muted.

H Hold indicator

On steady 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 set is in use.

T Answering indicator

The answering system is answering an incoming call.

TELEPHONE OPERATION

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TELEPHONE OPERATION

BASE LIGHTS

LIGHT STATUS: INDICATES:

IN USE on Base or handset is on a call.

IN USE flashing Extension is in use.

CHARGING on Handset is in the base charging.

MUTE on Base microphone is muted.

SPEAKER flashing Hold function is activated.

SPEAKER on Base speakerphone is in use.

ON/OFF on Answering system is on.

ON/OFF off Answering system is off.

PLAY/STOP flashing New messages in this mailbox.

PLAY/STOP on Old or reviewed messages in the

mailbox.

PLAY/STOP off No messages in this mailbox.

TONES AND WHAT THEY MEAN

TONE: INDICATES:

Tw o quick beeps Handset is out of range of the base.

Three quick beeps Battery charge is low.

One beep Handset registration is complete

— OR —

A programming command is successfully completed.

One long beep Indicates an error in programming.

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Intercom Calls

If you have more than one handset (AT&T 5800, purchased separately) registered with your 5870 base, you can make intercom calls between handsets.

From Base to All Handsets

1Press on on the base. 2 All handsets will ring.

From Base to Selected Handset

1Press on the base. 2Press the number of the handset you want to

reach (for example 3).

From Handset to Base

1Press , then press until

INTERCOM is highlighted. 2Press . 3Press until BASE is highlighted, then

press .

From Handset to Handset

1Press , then press until

INTERCOM is highlighted. 2Press . 3Press until the desired handset is

highlighted, then press .

From Handset to Base/Handset(s)

1Press , then press until

INTERCOM is highlighted. 2Press . 3Press until GLOBAL PAGE is highlighted

then press .

INTERCOM OPERATION

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INTERCOM OPERATION

Answering Intercom

At handset, press P.

At base, automatically answered.

End Intercom

At handset, press O.

At base, pressK.

To Answer an Incoming Call While Intercomming

If an incoming call is received while you are using the intercom, you will hear a beep and the screen will display call informations as usual for 10 seconds.

To end the intercom call and answer the incoming call:

Press O twice on the handset or on the base to end the intercom call.

Wait for the handset or the base to ring, then press P (or K) on the handset or K on the base to answer the call.

To conference the incoming call with the intercom call:

Press P on the handset to conference the outside line with the base and the handset, or with the two handsets.

— OR —

Press K on the base to conference the outside line with the base and the handset.

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Blind Call Transfer

If you have installed additional AT&T 5800 handsets (purchased separately) with your 5870 telephone, you can transfer a call from one handset to another.

From the Handset

1Press , then use to highlight

where you want the call transferred.

2Press when the desired destination

is highlighted to complete the transfer.

From the Base

1Press . . 2Press the number of the handset where you

want the call transferred (for example, 2).

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NOTE: An unanswered call will ring back to the

originating handset or base if not answered in 30 seconds. If the originating handset or base does not answer the unanswered call yet, the call will end automatically in 30 seconds.

Announced Call Transfer

From the Handset

1Press to put the call on hold. 2Press , then use to highlight

INTERCOM.

3Press , then use to highlight the

call destination, then press again.

4 When the handset or base answers, announce

the caller.

5Press on the handset or K on the

base to end the call.

6Press P on the receiving handset or

K on the base to pick up the call on hold.

From the Base

1Press H to put the call on hold. 2 Press , then press the number(1~6) of

the handset you want to reach. 3 When the handset anwsers, announce the caller. 4 Press O on the handset or K on the

base to end the call. 5 Press P on the receiving handset to pick up

the call on hold.

HOLD

XFER

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INTERCOM OPERATION

Conference Calling

From the Handset

1 If one handset is already on a call, you can

connect a second handset to the call by pressing P on the second handset

— OR —

If you are on an intercom call and have a second call on hold, press P to add the

held call to the conference call.

2 Disconnect either or both handsets by

pressing O.

From the Base

1 If one handset is already on a call, you can

connect the base to the call by pressing K on the base.

— OR —

If you are on a call and have a second call on hold (one is an incoming call, the other is an outgoing call; or both are outgoing calls) on the base at the same time by using flash function, press F to add the held call to the conference call.

2 Disconnect the handset by pressing O on the

handset or disconnect the base pressing K on the base.

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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 O/C; to clear the screen press and hold O/C.

2Press . The screen displays

3 Use the keypad and the chart on page 39 to

enter the name

4Press . The screen displays

5To record a Talking Caller ID announcement for

this phone book entry, please turn to page 45.

ENTRY HAS BEEN

STORED!

SAVE

ENTER NAME

OFFICE_

ENTER NAME

MEM

555 0123

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PAUSE MENU MEM

SAVECLEAR

PHONE BOOK

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PHONE BOOK

Keypad Characters

Dial Presses Key 123456789

1 &

’

,.1

2 ABCa bc2

3 DE F d e f 3

4 GH I g hi4

5 JKL jk l 5

6 MNOm n o 6

7 PQRS p q r s 7

8 TUV t u v 8

9 WX Y Z w x y z 9

0 0

# #

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Dial a Number in Phone Book

1Press . The screen displays

2Press or to scroll through

memory in alphabetical order

— OR —

Enter the first letter of a name (then or

if necessary) to display the name you’re

searching for

— OR —

Press , then enter the first few letters of the name you’re searching for and press

again.

3Press P or K to dial the displayed

number.

FIND

GEORGE 555-0123

MEM

▲

FIND

▼

LLLLL

▲

EDIT

▼

PHONE BOOK

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PHONE BOOK

Edit a Number/Name in Phone Book

1Press . The screen displays

2Press or to scroll through

memory in alphabetical order

— OR —

Enter the first letter of a name (then or

if necessary) to display the name you’re

searching for

— OR —

Press , then enter the first few letters of the name you’re searching for and press

again.

3Press twice. The handset displays

4Press

or , depending on which

you want to edit.

5Press to move the cursor to the

character or digit you want to edit, then enter the corrections as needed. Press to toggle between DEL, SPACE, BACK or PAUSE functions if necessary.

6Press to save changes. The screen will

display the updated entry.

— OR —

Press

to exit without saving.

SAVE

NUMBERNAME

GEORGE 555-0123

EDIT

FIND

GEORGE 555-0123

MEM

▲

FIND

▼

NAME NUMBER

LLLLL LLLLL

LLLLL

▲

EDIT

▼

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Delete a Number/Name in Phone Book

1Press . The screen displays

2Press or to scroll through

memory in alphabetical order

— OR —

Enter the first letter of a name (then or

if necessary) to display the name you’re

searching for

— OR —

Press , then enter the first few letters of the name you’re searching for and press

again.

3Press . The handset displays

4Press

.The screen displays

5To delete only the displayed name and number,

press

— OR —

To delete all records, press . The screen displays

6To delete all records, press . To exit

without deleting, press .

YES

ARE YOU

SURE?

ALL

THIS

GEORGE 555-0123

DEL

GEORGE 555-0123

EDIT

FIND

GEORGE 555-0123

MEM

▲

FIND

▼

NO YES

THIS ALL

DEL EDIT

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LLLLL

PHONE BOOK

▲

EDIT

▼

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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) 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 date on the screen display.

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NOTE: The number of new calls displayed on each handset 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 other handsets will.

If Caller ID information has been received you can see a summary of the new calls on the idle screen. After you review all new call records, the NEW CALLS indicator will go off.

If the Clock Mode is on, the screen will be

HANDSET 1

5 NEW CALLS

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CALLER ID OPERATION

REDIAL MEMMENU

10:30 PM

5 NEW CALLS

REDIAL

MEM

9 3

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Setup Talking Caller ID

When you set up this feature, the base can announce the name or telephone number of up to 50 callers whose names/numbers are stored in your phone book before you answer the call. Each announcement can be up to three seconds long.

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NOTE: If the caller has blocked Caller ID

information and this feature is on, the base announces “Private Caller.”

1Press , then press until the

screen highlights VOICE ANNOUNCE.

2Press , then press until the

screen highlights SELECT TYPE.

3Press , then press or

to highlight one of four options.

OFF: Disable Talking Caller ID feature. NUMBER: Sets system to announce received

telephone numbers only.

NAME: Set system to announce recorded

voice announcements only.

NAME OR Sets system to announce telephone NUMBER: numbers (for calls received that are

not entered in your phone book) or recorded voice announcements.

4Press .

OFF NUMBER NAME NAME OR NUMBER

REVIEW RECORD NEW SELECT TYPE

CALLS LOG INTERCOM

HANDSET SETTINGS

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▲

▼

▲

▼

▲

▼

VOICE ANNOUNCE

SELECT TYPE

NAME OR NUMBER

CALLER ID OPERATION

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CALLER ID OPERATION

LLLLL LLLLL

LLLLL

Record a New Talking Caller ID Announcement

1Follow the directions on page 38 to “Store a

Number and Name in Phone Book”

2 After Step 4 in “Storing a Number and Name in

Phone Book” (ENTRY HAS BEEN STORED!)

the screen prompts RECORD VOICE

ANNOUNCE?

3Press to store the number without an

announcement

— OR —

Press to record an announcement.

4Press .The screen displays

Speak directly into the handset microphone holding it directly in front of you, about 12 inches from your mouth.

5Press when you are finished recording

(system will automatically stop after three seconds).

6Press to review the Talking Caller ID

announcement at the base speaker.

PLAY

STOP

RECORD

YES

RECORD AFTER

TONE

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CALLER ID OPERATION

Edit Talking Caller ID Announcement

1Press , then press until the

screen highlights VOICE ANNOUNCE.

2Press , then press until the

screen highlights RECORD NEW. Press

3Press or to scroll through

memory in alphabetical order

— OR —

Enter the first letter of a name (then or

if necessary) to display the name you’re

searching for

— OR —

Press , then enter the first few letters of the name you’re searching for and press

again.

4Press , then press

. If an announcement is already recorded, the screen displays ANNOUNCEMENT ALREADY RECORDED. If you want to change the announcement, press twice. If no

5Press to end recording. 6Press to review your announcement

at the base speaker.

PLAY

STOP

RECORD

VAEDIT

FIND

GEORGE 555-0123

REVIEW RECORD NEW SELECT TYPE

CALLS LOG INTERCOM

HANDSET SETTINGS

LLLLL L

LLLLL

▲

▼

▲

▼

▲

EDIT

▼

VOICE ANNOUNCE

RECORD NEW

announcement is recorded, press announcement is recorded, press once.

RECORD

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CALLER ID OPERATION

Review, Play, Erase Talking Caller ID Announcements

1Follow Steps 1–4 under “Edit Talking Caller ID

Announcement” on page 46.

2Press to delete the announcement

— OR —

Press

to hear the announcement

— OR —

Press

twice to re-record an

announcement.

RECORD

PLAY

ERASE

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CALLER ID OPERATION

Review Calls Log

1Press , then press . The screen

displays the most recent call in the calls log.

2Press 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. For example: 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, then press

. For example: 555-1212

1-555-1212

908-555-1212

1-908-555-1212

2Press

3The screen displays ENTRY HAS BEEN STORED! 4To record a Talking Caller ID announcement for

this phone book entry, please turn to page 45.

SAVE

CID

OKMENU

LLLLL

JOHNSON THOMAS 908-555-0123 10:30P Oct12 #01

CID

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CALLER ID OPERATION

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 P or K 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 example: 555-1212

1-555-1212

908-555-1212

1-908-555-1212 The number of dialing options (up to four) available for each call displayed depends on the format of the original call.

OPT#

CID

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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION

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.

When turning the system on for the first time, it will use

the default setting and prerecorded outgoing

announcements.

Set the Clock

1Make sure the answering system is on. 2Press . The system announces the clock

setting, then announces “ To change clock, press

.” 3Press . 4Press c until the system announces the correct

day, then press .

5Press c until the system announces the correct

hour, then press .

6Press c until the system announces the correct

minutes, then press .The system announces the current clock setting.

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NOTE: You can press and hold c to advance the minutes setting by tens.

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE

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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION

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 1, 2 or 3. All other messages will be recorded in Mailbox 1.

About Announcements

•You can record up to two different announcements — one for normal answering and one for when you’ve 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: “We’re 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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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION

Record Your Announcement

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NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to

different people, be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press 1, 2, or 3 to leave a message in the appropriate mailbox.

1Press m until you hear “Change

announcement.”

2Press After you hear “Now recording”

followed by a beep, speak toward the base to record an announcement up to 90 seconds long.

3Press any

PLAY/STOP

button to stop recording.

The system plays back your recorded message.

To review your announcement at any time:

1Press m until you hear “Change

announcement.”

2Press any PLAY/STOP button.

To delete your announcement :

Press during announcement playback.The system will use the pre-recorded announcement until you record a new one.

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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION

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.

1Make sure the answering system is

on.

2Press and release m until you hear

the system announce the feature you want to set. Refer to the Feature Summary chart on page 54 for a description of the features and your choices.

3Press c to hear the feature’s

settings.

4Press m to move on to the next

feature or press a PLAY/STOP button to exit Feature Setup.

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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION

Feature summary

Default settings indicated by *.

SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: DESCRIPTION/DIRECTIONS:

“Change remote access code” Set the remote access code you

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. dfggdggdfgg

NOTE: You can press and hold

c to advance the remote access code by tens.

“Change message alert” When Message Alert is turned on, Off

the base beeps once every 10

On seconds when new messages have

been received.

“Change announce only” When you turn Announce Only on,

Off

callers hear your announcement,

On but cannot leave a message.

“Change call screening” When you turn Call Screening off, On

you will not hear incoming messages

Off as the caller leaves them.

“Change number of rings” Choose how many times the phone

2 will ring before the system answers 4

a call. With Toll Saver active, the 6 system answers after two rings Toll Saver when you have new messages and

after four rings when you have no

new messages.

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NOTE: Exit Feature Setup at any time by pressing a PLAY/STOP button.

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION

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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION

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.

•Press to repeat a message; hold it to slow down playback.

•Press to skip to the next message; hold it to speed up playback.

Delete Messages

•Press to delete the message that’s playing.

•To delete all messages in a mailbox, press

, then the appropriate PLAY/STOP

button.

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NOTE: You cannot delete a message until it’s been reviewed; deleted messages cannot be recovered.

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Adjust Playback Volume

Press VOL + or VOL - 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 caller’s message.

2If you decide to take the call, press P

on the handset or K on the base.

3 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.

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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION

Record a Memo

You can record

a memo up to four minutes long to

store as an incoming message.

1Press and release . 2Press 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.

3To stop recording, press the PLAY/STOP

button again.

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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION

MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY

WINDOW DISPLAYS: WHEN:

No messages in any mailbox

1– 99

Total number of messages in all mailboxes, or current message number during message playback.

0– 99

↔

Memory is full, or total number of messages is 99

Counting 1to

Duration of announcement or memo recording (maximum announcement length is 90 seconds)

, flashing Length of recording is more than 99 seconds

1– 8

, steadily for Indicates volume level selected when

one second VOL + or VOL - is pressed

40– 99

Current Remote Access Code (40–99) while setting

Announce Only mode

Off

, steadily for Displayed when any setting is changed

one second from on or off

↔ 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

Connect with the Answering System

You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone.

1 Dial your telephone number. 2When the system answers, enter your Remote Access Code

(preset to 50). The system beeps once and then announces the number of new messages.

3 Enter a remote command (see “Remote Access Commands” on

page 60).

4Press *0to exit remote operation.

Voice Menu

The system has voice prompts to help you with remote operation. Press * 5to hear the menu while remotely connected to the answering system.

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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION

REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDS

FUNCTION: COMMAND:

Play messages Press #, then enter the appropriate in a mailbox mailbox number(1, 2, or 3). The system

plays new messages. If there are no new messages, the system plays old messages.

Repeat a message Press #4while message is playing; Press#

4 twice back up another message.

Skip a message Press #6while message is playing; each

press advances another message.

Stop Press #5.

Save messages Hang up.

Delete message Press #9while message is playing.

Review announcement Press #7; system plays announcement,

then beeps.

Record announcement Press *7; after beep, record

announcement, press #5to stop. System plays back announcement.

Record memo Press *8; then mailbox number where

you want memo recorded; speak after beep; press #5to exit.

End remote access call Press *0.

Turn system off Press #0; the system announces,“Machine

off.” Press #0again 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.

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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.

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NOTE: Ta lk time and standby time may vary depending on operating conditions.

Battery Indicator

Ten to fifteen minutes before the battery charge gets too low to operate the handset, an empty battery icon ( ) will flash on the screen, you’ll hear three short tones, and the screen will display LOW BATTERY.

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.

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NOTE: Monitor the battery icon to make sure your battery is sufficiently charged.

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.

BATTERIES

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BATTERIES

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 2 1/2hours.

The spare battery will fully charge in 24 hours.

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BATTERIES

Replace the Handset Battery Pack

1 Install the handset battery.

Use only AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077.

2 Charge the handset battery.

•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.

b) Align the contacts and place

the battery pack in the battery compartment.

a) Remove battery

compartment cover by pressing on the raised spot 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 • Make sure the power cord is plugged work at all, check these into the base and an electrical outlet items first: 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”).

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 2 quick • The handset and base are not beeps when you try to communicating properly. You might be use the handset: 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.”

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

PHONE

PROBLEM SOLUTION

To r e-initialize the 1 Disconnect the power to the base. handset and base:

2 Remove spare battery pack (if installed).

3 Remove the handset battery pack.

4Wait at least 15 seconds.

5 Insert the handset battery pack.

6 Connect the power to the base.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

If you hear noise or • You may be out of range. Move closer to interference when the base. using the phone:

• 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.

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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

PHONE

PROBLEM SOLUTION

If the phone does not • Make sure the ringer is on (see “Ringer ring when you receive

Volume” on pages 12 and 20).

a call:

• 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 • If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, misdials: you’ll need to set the dial method to

PULSE. Follow the instructions under “Dial Mode (TONE/PULSE)” in the FEATURE SETUP – BASE 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 PULSE. Follow the instructions under “Dial Mode (TONE/PULSE)” in the FEATURE SETUP – BASE section of this manual.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

If you are unable to If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, operate special follow the directions under “Temporary telephone services or Tone Dialing” in the TELEPHONE other equipment OPERATION section of this manual. requiring touch tone signals:

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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

CALLER ID

Problem Solution

If the caller’s name or • Make sure you subscribe to Caller ID phone number is not service from your local telephone displayed: 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 • You should call your service provider to phone number is not confirm that you subscribe to combined displayed during Caller ID with Call Waiting service. Call Waiting:

• 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 OPERATION

ANSWERING SYSTEM

PROBLEM SOLUTION

If messages are • If a caller leaves a very long message, incomplete: 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 Check the volume setting. hearing messages:

PROBLEM SOLUTION

If callers are unable to Make sure caller is dialing from a touch leave messages in tone phone. Mailbox 2 or 3:

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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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

ANSWERING SYSTEM

Problem Solution

If CL appears in the You need to reset the clock. The Message Window: answering system clock is not set

automatically with incoming Caller ID

information.

Problem Solution

If the system does not • Make sure you are calling from a touch respond to commands tone phone. When you dial a number, from a remote touch you should hear tones. If you hear clicks tone phone: 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 • When you record your announcement, announcement isn’t make sure you speak in a normal tone of clear: 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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DEFAULT SETTINGS

FUNCTION: DEFAULT SETTING:

Dial Method Tone

Handset Volume 2

Ringer Volume 3

Ringer Melody 1

Keypad Tone ON

Clock Mode ON

Vibrate OFF

Remote Access Code 50

Message Alert OFF

Announce Only OFF

Number of Rings 4

Call Screening ON

DEFAULT SETTINGS

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DEFAULT SETTINGS

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 95

Channel Spacing 864 kHz

Handset Transmit Power +23 dBm

Base Transmit Power +29 dBm

Sensitivity –93 dBm

Modulation GFSK

Operating Temperature 0°C – 50°C

Base Unit Voltage 96 – 127 Vrms (AC Voltage, 60Hz)

Base Unit Voltage 7 Vdc @ 1000mA (DC Adapter Output)

Handset Voltage 2.0 – 3.0 Vdc, 1400mAh (2-Cell NiMH Battery)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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INDEX

# 21, 22

* 22, 23

Base 1, 23, 28, 35, 36 Base lights 33 Base Ringer 21 Base unit. See Base BASS BOOST 11 battery 32 Beeps 33 Belt Clip 8

CALL ON HOLD 29 Call Waiting 2 Caller ID 2, 31, 43

48, 49

C 37

CLOCK ENABLE 10 CLOCK MODE 10

conference call 37 CONTRAST 18

default settings 1

42 Dial Mode 22 dial tone 4, 64 dialing options 49 Display Screen Messages 31

41, 42 EMPTY ( ) 32, 61 English 19 ENTRY HAS BEEN STORED! 38

Feature Setup Menu 9

40–42, 46 F 27 French 19 FULL ( ) 32

Handset 1, 2, 8, 11, 23–25, 28, 32,

34–37, 60, 63, 64, 69, 70 Handset battery. See battery Handset Icons 32 Handset ringer 12, 14 Headset 10, 8-11 Hold 29, 32, 37

29, 36

HOLD

FIND

EDIT

DEL

CID

ALL

INDEX

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INDEX

Idle Screen 9 IN USE light 22, 34, 35

Interference 65

KEYPAD TONE 17

language 19 long tone 53 low batt tone 15 low battery 31, 61 LOW BATTERY 61

memos 56

8 Message Alert 54 message window 55, 57 Message Window Display 58 messages 55 messages are incomplete 68

MICROPHONE MUTED 28 MID BOOST 11

mute 28

NAME 38

NATURAL BOOST 11 NEW CALLS 43

NiMH Battery pack 1 noise or interference 65

O 23, 25, 26, 35-37

P 23, 25, 26, 35, 40, 49 Power Cord 1, 3, 6-64 Power Failure Backup 7 PULSE 66

range limit 16 range tone 16 re-initialize 65

26 RINGER #01 13 Ringer Melody 13, 21 RINGER MELODY 13 Ringer Volume 12, 14, 20, 69

RINGER VOLUME 12

REDIAL

NUMBER

NAME

MUTE

MEM

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INDEX

9, 38, 41 SET TIME 9 sound quality settings 11

11 Spanish 19 Spare Battery 7, 61 Speaker 24 K 23, 25, 26, 35, 36, 40, 49 Speakerphone 11, 25 standby time 61 subscriber services 27

talk time 61 Talking Caller ID 44~47 Technical Specifications 71 Telephone line cord 1, 3

Time 10

30 Tone/Pulse 22 touch tone 30 TREBLE BOOST 11

Vibrate 12, 14, 70 VIBRATE CONTROL 14

VOL + 23, 20, 24 VOL - 23, 20, 24

Volume 12, 24, 71

XFER

THIS

SAVE

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