AT&T E6001, E6002B User Manual

User’s manual

E6001/E6002B

5.8 GHz cordless telephone

with caller ID/call waiting

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Congratulations

on your purchase

of this AT&T product.

Before using this AT&T product, please

read the Important safety instructions

on pages 47-49 of this manual.

Please thoroughly read the user’s

manual for all the feature operation

and troubleshooting information you

need to install and operate your new

AT&T product. For customer service

or product information, please visit

our website at www.telephones.att.com

or call 1 [phone].

In Canada dial 1 [phone].

Model #: E6001/E6002B

Product name: 5.8GHz cordless telephone

Serial #:

(found on the bottom of the telephone base)

Purchase date:

Place of purchase:

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encourages the use of products that save energy and help pro­tect our environment. We are proud to mark this product with the
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for easy instructions.

You must install and
charge the battery before
using the telephone.

For customer service or product information, please visit our
website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone].
In Canada dial 1 [phone].

NOTE: Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handset or base
display, remove it before use.

Add new handsets to make your telephone more versatile (page 39)

Your telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add new
handsets (model E598-1 or E598-2, sold separately) anytime, but each must be
registered with the telephone base before use.

The handsets provided with your E6001/E6002B are automatically registered
as handsets 1/handset 1 and handset 2 respectively. Additional handsets will
be assigned numbers in the order they are registered. You can register a maxi­mum of 4 handsets to the telephone base.

The E6001 has one handset automatically registered as handsets 1. You can regis­ter three additional handsets, which will then be assigned numbers 2, 3 and 4.

The E6002B has two handsets automatically registered as handsets 1 and 2.
You can register two additional handset, which will then be assigned number 3
and 4.

Handset 1
(Model E6001)
(Model E6002B)

Handset 2
(Model E6002B)

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Quick reference guide ......................1

Parts checklist ......................................4

Telephone base installation ...........5

Battery installation & charging ....7

Installation options ............................8

Belt clip & optional headset....... 10

Telephone operation

Basic operation ................................. 11

Options while on calls ...................14

Intercom ............................................... 17

Intercom call transfer .................... 18

Settings ................................................. 19

Sounds ................................................... 22

Display ................................................... 23

Ringer volume ................................... 25

Directory

Directory ............................................... 26

New directory entries .................... 27

Directory search ............................... 29

To dial, delete or

change entries ............................ 31

Caller ID operation

Caller ID operation .......................... 32

To review the call log .................... 35

Appendix

Screen icons, indicator lights

& tones ............................................ 36

Handset display screen

messages ....................................... 37

Adding and registering

handsets ......................................... 39

Replacing a handset ....................... 40

Troubleshooting ................................ 41

Important safety instructions .....47

FCC Part 68 and ACTA .................. 50

FCC Part 15.........................................52

Limited warranty .............................. 53

Technical specifications ................ 56

Index ....................................................... 57

Table of contents

User’s manual

E6001/E6002B

5.8 GHz cordless telephone

with caller ID/call waiting

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REDIAL/PAUSE

Press to view redial memory (page

12). While entering numbers, press
and hold to insert a dialing pause
(page 27).

OFF/CLEAR

Press to cancel an operation, back
up to the previous menu, or exit
the menu display.

Quick reference guide

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MUTE/DELETE

While on a call, press to
mute microphone (page

15). While reviewing the
call log, press to delete
an individual entry, or
press and hold to clear
the caller ID log (page 35).
While predialing, press to
delete digits from a string
(page 11).

CID

Press to display caller ID
information (page 35).

SPEAKER

Press to activate handset
speakerphone.
Press again to resume
normal handset use (page

11).

DIR

Press to display directory entries
(page 29).

PHONE/FLASH

Press to make or
answer a call. During
a call, press to receive
an incoming call if call
waiting is activated
(page 14).

INT

Press to initiate an intercom con­versation or transfer a call (pages
17-18).

Handset

MENU/SELECT

Press to display the menu. Once
in a menu, press to select an item
or save an entry or setting. Press

or to scroll up or down
while in menus. While entering
names or numbers, press or

to move the cursor.

CENTER

LEFT

RIGHT

UP

DOWN

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Quick reference guide

Feature menu

Feature menu

DIRECTORY ................ page 26

CALL LOG ................... page 32

SETTINGS .................... page 19

SOUNDS ...................... page 22

DISPLAY ....................... page 23

RINGER VOLUME ..... page 25

Using menus

Press to scroll through
menu items.

Press MENU/SELECT to select
or modify a highlighted item.

Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel
an operation, back up to the
previous menu, or exit the
menu display

shows a highlighted item

Menu

DIRECTORY

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Quick reference guide

Telephone base

IN USE

On when handset is in use or
when registering a handset.

Flashes while an incoming
call is ringing, when another
telephone is in use on the
same line, or when de-reg­istering a handset from the
telephone base.

CHARGE

On when the cordless hand­set is properly positioned to
charge in the telephone base.

HANDSET LOCATOR

Press to make handset(s)
beep (page 13).

VOICEMAIL

Flashes when you have new
voice mail. This service is
provided by your local tele­phone company, (different
from the answering system
on the telephone base).

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Parts checklist

Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship
your telephone for warranty service.

Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following. The model
number of your phone can be found on the label located on the bottom of
the telephone base.

Battery for cordless
handsets
(1 for E6001)
(2 for E6002B)

Power adapter
for telephone
base

Power adapter for
handset charger
(1 for E6002B)

Telephone line
cord

Battery compartment
cover
(1 for E6001)
(2 for E6002B)

Telephone base
with mounting
bracket installed

Cordless handset
(1 for E6001)
(2 for E6002B)

Belt clip for cordless
handsets
(1 for E6001)
(2 for E6002B)

Charger for
cordless handset
(1 for E6002B)

User’s manual

E6001/E6002B

5.8 Ghz cordless telephone

with caller ID/call waiting

Quick start guide

E6001/E6002B

5.8 Ghz cordless telephone

with caller ID/call waiting

User's manual

Quick start guide

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Telephone base installation

Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not
connected to a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface
or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better reception,
place the telephone base in a high and open location.

Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:

• Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers, tel­evision sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, wi-fi, or 802.11) or
other cordless telephones.

• Excessive heat sources.

• Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave
ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.

• Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.

• Excessive moisture.

• Extremely low temperature.

• Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or
work bench.

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Telephone line cord

DSL filter
(Optional for DSL users,
see number four in the
NOTES section, below.)

Telephone base installation

5. Plug the other end

of the telephone line
cord into a telephone
jack.

4. Plug the large

end of the larger
power adapter into
an electrical outlet
not controlled by a
wall switch.

3. Route cords

through slots.

1. Plug one end of the

telephone line cord
into the telephone jack
at the bottom of the
telephone base.

2. Plug the small end of the

larger power adapter into the
power jack at the bottom of
the telephone base.

NOTES:

1. Use only the power cord supplied with this prod-

uct, if you need a replacement, visit our website
at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In
Canada dial 1 [phone].

2. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

3. This power adapter is intended to be plugged into a vertical wall outlet or a floor outlet. The
prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or
cabinet outlet.

4. If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), and
you are experiencing interference during telephone conversations and/or your caller ID features
are not functioning properly, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base
and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for a DSL filter.

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Battery installation & charging

After installing the battery, it may have enough charge to allow some calls. For
best performance, place each handset in the telephone base or a charger and
allow to charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the batteries charged by
returning the handsets to the telephone base or chargers after each use. When
the battery is fully depleted, a recharge takes about 12 hours. The average talk
time on a fully charged battery is about eight hours depending on environmental
conditions, and the standby time is approximately five days.and the standby time is approximately five days. time is approximately five days.

C a u t i o n : U s e on l y th e s u p p l i e d re c h a r g e a b l e b a t t e r y o r r e p l a c e -

ment batt ery (mode l 279 1 0, p a rt n u mber 89-00 99-00 - 00). To order

a r ep l a cem e n t ba tt e ry, v i si t o u r w e b s it e at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In
Canada dial 1 [phone].

5. Slide batter y
compartment cover
towards the center
until it clicks into
place.

3. Plug th e batteryPlug the batter y
securely into the plug
inside the handset bat­tery compartmen t ,
matching the color­coded label.

6. The ba ttery may
have enough charge
to allow for some calls.
For best performance,
place handset in tele- handset in tele­phone base or charger
to charge for at least 16
hours before first use.

4. Place the batteryPlace the battery
and wi res neatly
inside the compart­ment.

To replace the battery,
press in and push
outward on the tab
to open the battery
compartment cover.
Lift out the old battery
and disconnect it from
the co mpa rtment.
Follow the instruc­tions on this page to
install and charge the
new battery.

2. Plug the large end
of the smaller power
adapter into an electrical
outlet not controlled by
a wall switch.

1. Plug the small
end of the smaller
power adapter into
the jac k on the
underside of the
charger, then route
the cord through
the slots as shown.

LOW BATTERY

Low battery indicator

Return handset to the telephone
base or charger to recharge when
this symbol flashes, the handset
screen is dim or completely clear.
(Handset will beep when battery is
low.)

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Installation options

1. To remove the bracket, hold the
telephone base in both hands, press
the two bracket tabs and lift the
bracket away from slots and .

2. Connect the telephone line cord and power
adapter to the jacks on the bottom of the
telephone base. Bundle the telephone cord,
and secure it with a twist tie before placing
it inside the bracket.

Wall mounting

The telephone base comes with the bracket mounted for tabletop use. If wall
mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting studs is
required. This mounting plate with studs may be available for purchase from many
hardware or consumer electronics retailers and may require professional installation.

Tabletop mount Wall mount

Telephone outlet
mounting plate
wit h mou nting
studs

NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop use and wall mounting.

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3. To attach the bracket for wall mounting,
insert the tabs of the bracket into slots
and on the telephone base, then press
the other bracket tabs into slots and
as shown on the right.

4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical
outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug
the telephone line cord into a telephone wall
jack. To mount the telephone on the wall,
position the mounting holes and over
the telephone outlet mounting studs. Press
and slide the bracket down firmly so the
telephone is held securely on the telephone
outlet mounting studs.

Telephone outlet mounting studs

Installation options

Tabletop mounting

To change back from the wall mounting to tabletop mounting, follow the
directions below.

1. Remove the telephone base from the wall.
Unplug the cords from the wall jacks. Remove
the bracket from the telephone base.

2. Insert the bracket tabs into slots
and on the telephone base,

then press the other bracket tabs
into the slots and .

3. Route cords through slots. Plug the other
end of the telephone line cord into a tel­ephone wall jack. Plug the large end of the
larger power adapter into an electrical out­let not controlled by a wall switch.

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Belt clip & optional headset

Install belt clip as shown below if desired.

Snap belt clip
into notches
on both sides
of handset.

Plug 2.5 mm headset
into the jack on the side
of the handset (beneath
small rubber flap).

To release belt clip, pull an d
unlock one flap from the notch
first before detaching the whole
belt clip from handset.

For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5
mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm
headset. To purchase a headset, visit our website at www.tele-

phones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada dial 1or call 1 [phone]. In Canada dial 1
[phone].

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Telephone operation

Basic operation

Making and answering calls

To answer an incoming call, press PHONE/FLASH,

SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #). To

make a call, press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER,
then dial a number. Press OFF/CLEAR to hang up.

To predial (preview numbers before dialing),
enter numbers first, then press

PHONE/FLASH

or SPEAKER to dial. Press MUTE/DELETE or

OFF/CLEAR anytime to make corrections when

entering numbers.

The screen displays the elapsed time of the cur­rent call (in hours, minutes and seconds).

NOTE: Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access services from

your local telephone company will not affect the
elapsed time.

Hands-free speakerphone calls

To answer a call, press SPEAKER. To make a
call, press SPEAKER, then dial a number. During
a call press SPEAKER to switch between hands­free speakerphone and normal handset use. Press

OFF/CLEAR to hang up.

NOTE: If a headset is plugged into the handset, you will

not be able to use the handset speakerphone.

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PHONE

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Elapsed
time

SPEAKER

00:00:49

Press to
end a call

Press to
make a
call

Press to
switch
between
handsfree
speakerphone
and normal
handset use

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Telephone operation

Basic operation

Last number redial

After pressing PHONE/FLASH, press REDIAL/PAUSE
to display and dial the most recently called number
(up to 32 digits).

Last five number redial

Before pressing PHONE/FLASH, press REDIAL/PAUSE
to display the most recently called numbers (up to
32 digits). Press or or REDIAL/PAUSE repeat-
edly to view up to five recently called numbers. The
handset will beep twice at the beginning or end of
the list. Press OFF/CLEAR to exit.

Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to redial any
displayed number (up to 32 digits).

Press MUTE/DELETE to delete the displayed number
from the redial memory.

Temporary ring silencing

Press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/DELETE while the tel­ephone is ringing to silence the ringer temporarily.
This will silence the ringer without disconnecting
the call.
The next incoming call will ring normally.

NOTE: If you have more than one handset in use, all

handsets ring with an incoming call. Pressing OFF/CLEAR

or MUTE/DELETE on one handset will only silence
the ringer of that particular handset but the other
handset(s) will continue to ring.

REDIAL

555-1234

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Telephone operation

Basic operation

Handset locator

If you misplace the handset(s), press HANDSET
LOCATOR at the telephone base. This starts the

paging tone at the handset(s) for 60 seconds to
help you locate the handset(s). To stop the pag­ing tone, press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER, or
any dial pad key (0-9, *, or #) on the handset(s),
or press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone
base.

NOTES:

1. The handset ringer volume also determines the level of the
paging tone. If the handset ringer volume level is set to off
(0), that handset will be silent for all calls and paging (page

25).

2. During a page, if you press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/DELETE
on a handset, the ringer of that handset will be silent, but
the page will not be cancelled.

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** PAGING **

Press to
page the
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Telephone operation

Options while on calls

Volume control

Press VOLUME on the side of the handset to
adjust the listening volume on the handset. Each
press of the button increases or decreases the
volume. When changing the volume level, the new
setting is automatically saved.

NOTE: All volume settings, (normal, speakerphone and

headset) are independent.

Call waiting

If you subscribe to call waiting service with your
local telephone company, there will be a beep if
there is an incoming call while already on a call.
Press PHONE/FLASH to put the current call on
hold and take the new call. Press PHONE/FLASH
anytime to alternate between calls.

Multiple handset use

During a call, a person on another handset can
press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to join the
conversation.

A person at either handset can press OFF/CLEAR,
or place the handset in the telephone base or
charger to exit the call, but the call will not be
terminated until all handsets hang up.

NOTE: A maximum of two handsets can be used on an
outside call, and the other two handsets can be used on

an intercom call.

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Press to
switch
calls

Press to
adjust the
listening
volume

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Telephone operation

Options while on calls

Mute

Press MUTE/DELETE to silence the microphone.
When mute is on, MUTED will show on the handset
screen. You will be able to hear the caller, but the
caller will not be able to hear you until you press
MUTE/DELETE again and resume speaking. When
the mute function is turned off, MICROPHONE ON
will show temporarily on the handset screen.

Temporary tone dialing

If dial pulse (rotary service) is selected, you can
switch to touch tone dialing during a call by
pressing *. This can be useful if it is necessary to
send tone signals for access to answering systems
or long distance services.

After you hang up or press PHONE/FLASH (to
receive a call waiting call), the telephone auto­matically returns to dial pulse (rotary) service.

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Press to
switch
to touch
tone
dailing

Press to silence
the microphone