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Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset PHONE/FLASH Press to make or answer a call. SELECT/TRANSFER During a call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated (see page 14). Press to store a programming option CID V (see page 10-11). During a call, press to transfer a call While in menus, press to scroll down. between cordless handsets (see page 15). When the telephone is not in use, press to display call log entries (see page 25). OFF/CLEAR While enteri
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Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base HANDSET LOCATOR CHARGE/IN USE Press to page the cordless handsets if none of the handsets Flashes when one of the cordless handsets is in use. are in the telephone base. Press again to cancel the page. On steady when the cordless handset is properly Press OFF/CLEAR on cordless handset, or place cordless positioned to be charged in the telephone base. handset in the telephone base or charger to cancel the page Flashes when there is an inco
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Getting started Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your tele- phone for warranty service. Telephone base Cordless handsets Cordless handset chargers Power adapters Belt clips Wall mount bracket Batteries Telephone line cord Battery compartment doors 4
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Getting started Before you begin Caller ID and call waiting Telephone operating range The caller ID with call waiting features The cordless telephone handset oper- in this telephone let you see who's ates with the maximum power allowed calling before answering the telephone, by the Federal Communications even when on another call. These Commission (FCC). This cordless features require services provided by handset and the telephone base can your local telephone company. communicate ov
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Getting started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location within the home: • away from any other cordless (wireless) device such as cordless telephones, 802. wireless router (for example, WiFi), and • away from other electronic equipment, microwave oven, television, computer, etc. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust, and moisture. • If you need to install your telephone within the same room as other cordless tele- phones or wireless products
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Getting started Battery installation & charging Slide the battery com- Press in and downward Plug the battery connector Place the battery on the tab to open the into the handset battery and wires in the partment cover up until compartment, matching the compartment. it clicks into place. battery compartment color coded label. cover. After battery installation, place the cordless handset in the telephone base or charger and allow to charge for at least 6 hours before use. You can keep the b
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Getting started Wall mounting The telephone base can be installed on any standard telephone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, com- puter routers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. 1) Connect the telephone line cord and the power adapter to the telephone jack at the bottom of the telephone base and the modular telephone wall b b jack, as shown on page 6. 2) Install the wal
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Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Snap belt clip into notches on side of cordless handset. Rotate and pull to remove. For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (pur- chased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. Plug 2.5 mm headset into the jack on the side of the cordless handset (beneath small rubber flap). 9 9
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Telephone operation Cordless handset programming Each cordless handset operates as an individual unit. The ringer sound, ringer volume, date/time, dial mode and language must be programmed separately for each cordless handset. Follow the steps below to program the cordless handset. To stop at any time, press OFF/CLEAR. Choose cordless handset ringer sound . Press MENU to begin programming. 2. Press CIDV or ^DIR until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting. 3. Press SEL
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Telephone operation Cordless handset programming Choose dial mode The dial mode defaults to TONE. If you do not have touch tone service, you will need to change the setting DIAL MODE: TONE to PULSE by following these steps: . Press MENU. 2. Press CIDV or ^DIR until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting. 3. Press SELECT/TRANSFER to change the current setting. 4. Press CIDV or ^DIR to display TONE or PULSE. 5. Press SELECT/TRANSFER to choose displayed dial mode and exit. C
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Telephone operation Basic cordless handset operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE/ FLASH (or any key except OFF/CLEAR, CIDV or ^DIR). To make a call, press PHONE/ FLASH, then dial a number. Press OFF/CLEAR or place the cordless handset back in the base or charger to hang up. To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first, then press PHONE/ FLASH to dial. Press CIDV anytime to make corrections when entering numbers. The screen displays t
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Telephone operation Base operation Handset Locator Press to page all cordless handsets for up to 60 seconds. Press again, then press PHONE/ FLASH on the cordless handset, or place the cordless handset in the telephone base to cancel the page. NOTES: 1. Pressing OFF/CLEAR on any cordless handset will silence the ringer on that cordless handset, but will not cancel the page. 2. If one of the cordless handsets is charging in the telephone base, pressing HANDSET LOCATOR does not ge
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Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press the CIDV and ^DIR buttons on the cordless handset to adjust the listening volume. Call waiting V^ Volume If you have subscribed to call waiting service from the Flash local telephone service provider, there will be a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. The telephone number of the new incoming call will also be displayed on the screen. Press PHONE/FLASH to put Tone your current call on hol
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Telephone operation Call transfer Call transfer During a conversation, you can transfer the call to another cordless handset. • Press SELECT/TRANSFER to transfer the external call to another cordless handset. You will see ENTER - 4. After entering the destination handset number, the cordless handset will display CALL TRANSFERRED and the selected handset will begin ringing. • To answer the call, press PHONE/ FLASH. NOTES: 1. Before the transferred call is answered, the person at the
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Directory Memory capacity Each cordless handset has its own directory. Each direc- PAT JOHNSON tory can store up to 30 entries (including nine speed 5550100 dial locations). Each entry can contain a number up to 24 digits, and a name up to 5 letters. A convenient search feature can help find and dial numbers quickly (see page 2). NOTES: 1. Each cordless handset has its own directory. Making changes to the direc- tory of one handset will not affect the directories of the other handsets
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User’s manual
5.8 GHz Cordless
Telephone/Answering
System E5945B
with Caller ID & Call Waiting
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Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this telephone system, you must read Important safety instructions on pages 45 to 47 of this manual. NEED HELP? Our representatives are here to help you with any questions concerning the operation of this product, available accessories, or any other related issues. Call toll free 1 (800) 222-3111 In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268 or visit our website at www.telephones.att.com Model no.: AT&T E5945B Pr
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IMPORTANT Information about caller ID with call waiting This product has a caller ID with call waiting feature that works with service from your local telephone service provider. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see who is calling before answering the telephone, even when on another call. You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your phone service provider if: • You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services (you may need combined ser
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You must install and See page 7 charge the battery before STOP! for easyinstructions. using the telephone. For customer service or product information, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the tele- phone, read and follow these instructions carefully: • Use only replacement battery 3301 (SKU 91076. Part number 80-5071-00-00). • Do not dispose of th
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User’s manual 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5945B with caller ID & call waiting Table of contents Dial from the call log ........................26 Getting started Delete call log entries .......................27 Quick reference guide ........................ 2 Add entries to the directory ............28 Parts checklist ...................................... 4 Before you begin .................................. 5 Answering system operation Telephone base installation .........
