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Flash/Call Waiting

If you subscribe to Call Waiting service with your local
telephone service provider, you can answer a new
incoming call without losing your current call.

Handset

Press

to connect to the new call

when you receive a call-waiting signal.

Press

again to return to the

original call.

•

NOTE:

Use

to access other phone

company subscriber services, as described by
your provider.

Base

Press

to connect to the new call when

you receive a call-waiting signal.

Press

again to return to the original

call.

•

NOTE:

Use

to access other phone company

subscriber services, as described by your provider.

TELEPHONE OPERA

TION

TELEPHONE OPERA

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Page 1: ...iting Please also read Part 1 Important Product Information USER S MANUAL Part 2 2002 Advanced AmericanTelephones All Rights Reserved AT T and the Globe Symbol are trademarks of AT T Corp licensed to Advanced AmericanTelephones 5840 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 47 PM Page II ...

Page 2: ...hones All Rights Reserved AT T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT T Corp licensed to Advanced American Telephones Printed in China Issue 2AT T 10 02 Visit us at www telephones att com 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 47 PM Page III ...

Page 3: ...le on an Intercom Call 38 Blind Call Transfer 39 Announced Call Transfer 39 Conference Calling 40 PHONE BOOK 41 Store a Number and Name in Phone Book 41 Keypad Characters 42 Dial a Number in Phone Book 43 Edit a Number Name in Phone Book 44 Delete a Number Name in Phone Book 45 CALLER ID OPERATION 46 Review Calls Log 47 Store Record in Phone book 47 Display Dial 48 Remove Call Records 49 ANSWERING...

Page 4: ...ox should include 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN BEFORE YOU BEGIN BEFORE YOU BEGIN NiMH battery pack Power cord Wall mount adapter Telephone line cord Handset Wallet Card This User s Manual Quick Start Guide 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 47 PM Page 1 ...

Page 5: ...lable in all areas This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering Caller ID service and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment About the Calls Log This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 50 at the handset 1 to 99 at the base The most recent call will have the lowest number When the memory is full the oldest call information...

Page 6: ...xcessive heat cold dust or moisture 1 Connect the telephone line cord 2 Connect the power cord 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 3 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Standard electrical outlet Modular telephone jack 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 47 PM Page 3 ...

Page 7: ...heck for dial tone After the batteries are charged lift the handset and press P you should hear a dial tone 4 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION b Align the contacts and place the battery pack in the battery compartment a Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on indentation and sliding downward c Replace cover by sliding it on its track up over battery case until it snaps firmly into place 5840_CIB_...

Page 8: ...igure d 5 Plug the 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 Use only the power cord supplied with this product If you need ...

Page 9: ...charged in the base at all times In the event of a power failure a fully charged battery in the spare battery compartment will allow you to make and receive calls from the cordless handset only for up to 21 2 hours The spare battery will fully charge in 24 hours 6 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 47 PM Page 6 ...

Page 10: ... 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 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION b Press tabs on belt clip into slots on back of handset to reattach a Slide down into grooves c To remove lift one side with your thumbnail and push back 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 47 PM Pag...

Page 11: ...or you can allow it to be set automatically with incoming Caller ID information 1 Press 2 Press until the screen displays 3 Press The screen displays the current time setting Use to move the cursor and use the keypad to change a digit Select 4 Press to save the displayed time NOTE To set up the answering system clock please see ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION on page 50 in this manual SAVE AM PM OK CAL...

Page 12: ...s ON 1 Press 2 Press until the screen highlights 3 Press The screen displays 4 Press or 5 Press to save the displayed setting OK ON OFF CLOCK ENABLE ON OK INTERCOM HANDSET SETTINGS SET TIME CLOCK MODE MENU FEATURE SETUP HANDSET FEATURE SETUP HANDSET CLOCK MODE OK OFF OK ON i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 47 PM Page 9 ...

Page 13: ... you through four different responses 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 NOTE This feature is available only on the handset not on the speakerphone or optional headset FEATURE SETUP HANDSET FEATURE SETUP HANDSET p p p p p 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 ...

Page 14: ... 3 Press when RINGER VOLUME is highlighted The screen displays 4 Press or to hear samples of ring volumes 5 Press to save the displayed setting NOTE Ringer Volume and Vibrate settings are independent Adjusting Ringer Volume does not affect Vibrate OK RINGER VOLUME OK OK MENU 11 OK FEATURE SETUP HANDSET FEATURE SETUP HANDSET i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 11 ...

Page 15: ...lights HANDSET SETTINGS 2 Press then until the screen highlights RINGER MELODY 3 Press The screen displays 4 Press or to display desired setting A sample of the displayed setting is played briefly 5 Press to save the displayed setting You will hear a confirmation tone OK RINGER 01 OK OK MENU FEATURE SETUP HANDSET FEATURE SETUP HANDSET OK i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 P...

Page 16: ...s then until the screen highlights VIBRATE CONTROL 3 Press The screen displays 4 Press or 5 Press to save the displayed setting NOTE Vibrate and Ringer Volume settings are independent Adjusting Vibrate does not affect Ringer Volume OK ON OFF VIBRATE OFF OK OK MENU FEATURE SETUP HANDSET FEATURE SETUP HANDSET i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i OFF OK ON 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 13 ...

Page 17: ...hen until the screen highlights HANDSET SETTINGS 2 Press then until the screen highlights LOW BATT TONE 3 Press The screen displays 4 Press or 5 Press to save the displayed setting OK ON OFF LOW BATTERY TONE ON OK OK MENU FEATURE SETUP HANDSET FEATURE SETUP HANDSET i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i OFF OK ON 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 14 ...

Page 18: ... ON 1 Press then until the screen highlights HANDSET SETTINGS 2 Press then until the screen highlights RANGE TONE 3 Press The screen displays 4 Press or 5 Press to save the displayed setting OK ON OFF RANGE TONE ON OK OK MENU FEATURE SETUP HANDSET FEATURE SETUP HANDSET OFF OK ON i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 15 ...

Page 19: ...een highlights HANDSET SETTINGS 2 Press then until the screen highlights KEYPAD TONE 3 Press The screen displays 4 Press or 5 Press to save the displayed setting OK ON OFF KEYPAD TONE ON OK OK MENU FEATURE SETUP HANDSET FEATURE SETUP HANDSET i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i OFF OK ON 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 16 ...

Page 20: ...T SETTINGS 2 Press then until the screen highlights CONTRAST 3 Press The screen displays 4 Press or to increase or decrease contrast 5 Press to save the displayed setting OK CONTRAST OK OK MENU 17 FEATURE SETUP HANDSET FEATURE SETUP HANDSET i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i OK 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 17 ...

Page 21: ... the screen highlights HANDSET SETTINGS 2 Press then until the screen highlights LANGUAGE 3 Press The screen displays 4 Press to highlight the desired language 5 Press to save the displayed setting OK ENGLISH SPANISH FRENCH OK OK MENU FEATURE SETUP HANDSET FEATURE SETUP HANDSET i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i OK ENGLISH 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 18 ...

Page 22: ... then press 3 Press to reduce volume press to increase volume At the lowest setting the base will not ring when a call comes in 4 Press to save the displayed setting OK OK CALLS LOG BASE SETTINGS DISPLAY BASE ID OK MENU FEATURE SETUP BASE FEATURE SETUP BASE i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i MENU BASE SETTINGS OK FEATURE SETUP BASE 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 19 ...

Page 23: ... then press 3 Press or to scroll through eight melodies and hear samples 4 Press to save the displayed setting OK OK CALLS LOG BASE SETTINGS DISPLAY BASE ID OK MENU FEATURE SETUP BASE FEATURE SETUP BASE MENU BASE SETTINGS OK i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 20 ...

Page 24: ...o PULSE 1 Press Use to highlight BASE SETTINGS then press 2 Highlight TONE PULSE then press 3 Press or 4 Press to save the displayed setting OK PULSE TONE OK CALLS LOG BASE SETTINGS DISPLAY BASE ID OK MENU FEATURE SETUP BASE FEATURE SETUP BASE MENU BASE SETTINGS OK i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 21 ...

Page 25: ... then press 3 Press or to decrease or increase screen contrast 4 Press to save the displayed setting OK OK CALLS LOG BASE SETTINGS DISPLAY BASE ID OK MENU FEATURE SETUP BASE FEATURE SETUP BASE MENU BASE SETTINGS OK i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 22 ...

Page 26: ...GUAGE then press 3 Press or to highlight desired language 4 Press to save the displayed setting OK OK CALLS LOG BASE SETTINGS DISPLAY BASE ID OK MENU FEATURE SETUP BASE FEATURE SETUP BASE MENU BASE SETTINGS OK i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 23 ...

Page 27: ...dset in the base Answer a Call At the Handset 1 Press P to answer a call 2 To end the call press O or place the handset in the base At the Base 1 Press K to answer a call 2 To end the call press K again TELEPHONE OPERATION TELEPHONE OPERATION TELEPHONE OPERATION 5840 j j j j j p p p p p m m m m m 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 24 ...

Page 28: ...andset You will hear a special tone when you reach the highest or lowest setting Base Speaker Press VOLUME or VOLUME to adjust the base speaker volume while on a call You will hear a special tone when you reach the highest or lowest setting TELEPHONE OPERATION TELEPHONE OPERATION 5840 j j j j j l l l l l 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 48 PM Page 25 ...

Page 29: ...ial the number OR Dial the number then press K 2 To end the call press O OR Place the handset in the base Answer a Call 1 Press K to answer a call 2 To end the call press O 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 NOTE If you press P while you are ...

Page 30: ...e below Dialing Options 1 While a call record is displayed press then select 2 Use or to highlight the number the way you want to dial it For example 5551212 15551212 9085551212 19085551212 Then press K or to dial the displayed number The number of dialing options up to four available for each call displayed depends on the format of the original call Answer a Call 1 Press K to answer a call 2 To e...

Page 31: ...the number you want to dial then press 3 Press The screen displays ENTER NAME 4 Using the chart on page 42 enter the name associated with the redial number then press The screen displays ENTRY HAS BEEN SAVED and gives a confirmation tone Delete a Redial Number 1 Press 2 Press or until the screen displays the number you want to delete 3 Press 4 Press You will hear a confirmation tone ERASE SELECT R...

Page 32: ...Press P F again to return to the original call NOTE Use P F to access other phone company subscriber services as described by your provider Base 1 Press F to connect to the new call when you receive a call waiting signal 2 Press F again to return to the original call NOTE Use F to access other phone company subscriber services as described by your provider TELEPHONE OPERATION TELEPHONE OPERATION k...

Page 33: ...be unable to hear anything on your end The screen displays 2 To return to two way conversation press again Base Press M on the base to prevent the other party from hearing you the screen displays MICROPHONE MUTED Press M again to return to two way conversation MUTE MICROPHONE MUTED MUTE o o o o o 5840 m m m m m 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 49 PM Page 30 ...

Page 34: ...d 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 37 2 To return to the call press P again Base 1 While on a call press You can now use the intercom if you wish see page 37 2 To return to the call press P again HOLD HOLD TELEPHONE OPERATION TELEPHONE OPERATION i i i i i j j j j j i i i ...

Page 35: ...e you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call 1 Make the call and wait until it is connected 2 Press t Keys pressed after this send touch tone signals 3 After you hang up the phone automatically returns to dial pulse rotary service j j j j j 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 49 PM Page 32 ...

Page 36: ...e 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 ...

Page 37: ...ge 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 steadily when active handset is in Enhanced mode The handset will enter Enhanced mode automatically when in an area with interference M Mute indicator On st...

Page 38: ...ase is on a call IN USE flashing Extension is in use SPEAKER on Speakerphone is in use SPEAKER flashing HOLD function is activated ON OFF on Answering system is on ON OFF off Answering system is off CHARGING on Handset is in the base charging PLAY STOP flashing New messages in this mailbox PLAY STOP on Old or reviewed messages in this mailbox PLAY STOP off No messages in this mailbox TELEPHONE OPE...

Page 39: ...ge is low One beep Handset registration is complete OR A programming command is successfully completed One long beep Indicates an error in programming OR Handset is out of range of the base 36 TELEPHONE OPERATION TELEPHONE OPERATION 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 49 PM Page 36 ...

Page 40: ...se 1 Press then press until INTERCOM is highlighted 2 Press 3 Press until BASE is highlighted then press From Handset to Handset 1 Press then press until INTERCOM is highlighted 2 Press 3 Press until the desired handset is highlighted then press From Handset to Base Handset s 1 Press then press until INTERCOM is highlighted 2 Press 3 Press until GLOBAL PAGE is highlighted then press OK OK MENU OK ...

Page 41: ...tercom Call If an incoming call is received while you are using the intercom you will hear a beep and the screen will display call information as usual for 15 seconds To answer the incoming call press P on either handset or K on the base INTERCOM OPERATION INTERCOM OPERATION 5840 p p p p p o o o o o j j j j j k k k k k 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 49 PM Page 38 ...

Page 42: ...ing back to the originating handset or base if not answered within 30 seconds Announced Call Transfer 1 Press to put the call on hold 2 Press then use to highlight INTERCOM 3 Press then use to highlight call destination then press again 4 When the handset or base answers announce the caller 5 Press O on the handset or K on the base to end the call 6 Press P on the receiving handset or K on the bas...

Page 43: ...he call by pressing P on the second handset OR If you are on a 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 INTERCOM OPERATION INTERCOM OPERATION j j j j j p p p p p 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 49 PM Page 40 ...

Page 44: ... enter To delete a digit press O C to clear the screen press and hold O C 2 Press The screen displays 3 Use the keypad and the chart on page 42 to enter the name To add a space press To delete a character press 4 Press The screen displays ENTRY HAS BEEN STORED SAVE CLEAR ENTER NAME OFFICE_ ENTER NAME MEM 555 0123 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK p p p p p k k k k k o o o o o i i i i i PAUSE MENU MEM SAVE CLE...

Page 45: ... Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 2 A B C a b c 2 3 D E F d e f 3 4 G H I g h i 4 5 J K L j k l 5 6 M N O m n o 6 7 P Q R S p q r s 7 8 T U V t u v 8 9 W X Y Z w x y z 9 0 0 42 PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 49 PM Page 42 ...

Page 46: ...me 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 3 Press P or K to dial the displayed number FIND FIND GEORGE 555 0123 MEM PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK k k k k k o o o o o i i i i i j j j j j j j j j j FIND EDIT 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 49 PM Page 43 ...

Page 47: ...wice The handset displays 4 Press or depending on which you want to edit 5 Press to move the cursor to the character or digit you want to edit then enter the corrections as needed Press or to toggle between functions if necessary 6 Press to save changes The screen will display the updated entry OR Press O to exit without saving SAVE BACK MORE NUMBER NAME GEORGE 555 0123 EDIT FIND FIND GEORGE 555 0...

Page 48: ...re searching for and press again 3 Press The handset displays 4 Press The screen displays 5 To delete only the displayed name and number press OR To delete all records press The screen displays 6 To delete all records press To exit without deleting press NO YES ARE YOU SURE ALL THIS GEORGE 555 0123 DEL GEORGE 555 0123 EDIT FIND FIND GEORGE 555 0123 MEM PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK i i i i i i i i i i i i...

Page 49: ...s log number appears next to the phone number on the screen display NOTE The number of new calls displayed on each handset and the base may not be the same For example if you answer a call on Handset 2 it will not consider that call information as new but the base and other handsets will If Caller ID information has been received you can see a summary of the calls log on the idle screen After you ...

Page 50: ...at 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 if you want to change the format then press For example 555 1212 1 555 1212 908 555 1212 1 908 555 1212 2 Press 3 The screen displays ENTRY HAS BEEN STORED SAVE CID CID JOHNSON THOMAS 9085550123 10 30P Oct12 01 OK MENU CALLER ID OPERATION CALLER ID OPERA...

Page 51: ...record is displayed press then select 2 Use or to highlight the number the way you want to dial it For example 5551212 15551212 9085551212 19085551212 Press K P or to dial the displayed number The number of dialing options up to four available for each call displayed depends on the format of the original call DIAL OPT CID i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i CALLER ID OPERATION CALLER ID OPERAT...

Page 52: ...The screen displays the most recent call record 3 Press The screen displays 4 Press to delete all call records or press to exit without deleting NO YES ARE YOU SURE ALL JOHNSON THOMAS 9085550123 10 30P Oct25 01 DEL CID OK MENU THIS JOHNSON THOMAS 9085550123 10 30P Oct25 06 DEL CID JOHNSON THOMAS 9085550123 10 30P Oct25 06 OK MENU CALLER ID OPERATION CALLER ID OPERATION THIS ALL NO YES m m m m m m ...

Page 53: ...ng and pre recorded outgoing announcements Set the Clock 1 Make sure the answering system is on 2 Press t The system announces the clock setting then announces To change clock press t 3 Press t 4 Press c until the system announces the correct day then press t 5 Press c until the system announces the correct hour then press t 6 Press c until the system announces the correct minutes then press t The...

Page 54: ...e 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 whi...

Page 55: ...peak toward the base to record an announcement up to 90 seconds long 3 Press any PLAY STOP button to stop recording The system plays back your recorded message To review your announcement at any time 1 Press U until you hear Change announcement 2 Press any PLAY STOP button To delete your announcement Press D during announcement playback The system will use the pre recorded announcement until you r...

Page 56: ...ing system is on 2 Press and release U 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 3 Press c to hear the feature s settings 4 Press U to move on to the next feature or press a PLAY STOP button to exit Feature Setup j j j j j m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m p p p p p 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 ...

Page 57: ...nce 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 Save...

Page 58: ... of the message After playing the last message in a mailbox the system announces End of messages If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left it announces the remaining time Play Messages Press a PLAY STOP button to play messages in a mailbox Press again to stop playback Delete Messages Press D to delete the message that s playing To delete all messages in a mailbox press D then...

Page 59: ...tem and call screening are ON and set the message playback volume control above level 1 so you can hear the caller s message 2 If you decide to take the call press P on the handset 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 5840 j j j j j l l l l l k k k k k 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002...

Page 60: ... an incoming message 1 Press and release r 2 Press a PLAY STOP button to select a mailbox for the memo After the beep speak toward the microphone The message window displays the length of your memo 3 To stop recording press the PLAY STOP button again l l l l l m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 50 PM Page 57 ...

Page 61: ...ng maximum announcement length is 90 seconds 99 flashing Length of recording is more than 99 seconds 1 8 steadily for Indicates volume level selected when one second VOLUME or VOLUME is pressed 40 99 Current Remote Access Code 40 99 while setting A Announce Only mode ON or OF steadily for Displayed when any setting is changed one second from on or off CL normal display Clock needs to be set System...

Page 62: ...nd then announces the number of new messages 3 Enter a remote command see Remote Access Commands on page 60 4 Press 0 to exit remote operation Voice Menu The system has voice prompts to help you with remote operation Press 5 to hear the menu while remotely connected to the answering system 59 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT TOUCH TONE PHONE 5840_...

Page 63: ...beep record announcement press 5 to stop System plays back announcement Record memo Press 8 then mailbox number where you want memo recorded speak after beep press 5 to exit End remote access call Press 0 Turn system off Press 0 the system announces Machine off Press 0 again to turn the system back on Turn system on When system is off it answers after 10 rings and announces Please enter your remot...

Page 64: ...ill turn off automatically when there is no longer sufficient power 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 i...

Page 65: ...n the base at all times In the event of a power failure a fully charged battery in the spare battery compartment will allow you to make and receive calls from the cordless handset only for up to 2 1 2 hours The spare battery will fully charge in 24 hours 62 BATTERIES BATTERIES 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 50 PM Page 62 ...

Page 66: ...t 12 hours After the first charge the battery will charge in eight hours 63 BATTERIES BATTERIES b Align the contacts and place the battery pack in the battery compartment a Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on indentation and sliding downward c Replace cover by sliding it on its track up over battery case until it snaps firmly into place 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 50 PM Page 63 ...

Page 67: ...problem try re initializing the handset and base see To re initialize the handset and base on page 65 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 yo...

Page 68: ...se 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 ca...

Page 69: ... service misdials you ll need to set the dial method to PULSE Follow the instructions under Dial Mode TONE PULSE in the FEATURE SETUP section of this manual If you have touch tone service and you hear clicks while you are dialing you ll need to set the dial method to PULSE Follow the instructions under Dial Mode TONE PULSE in the FEATURE SETUP MENU BASE section of this manual PROBLEM SOLUTION If y...

Page 70: ...o 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 67 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY IN C...

Page 71: ...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...

Page 72: ...ne 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...

Page 73: ...set Volume 2 Ringer Volume 3 Ringer Melody 1 Key Tone ON Remote Access Code 50 Clock ON Message Alert OFF Announce Only OFF Number of Rings 4 Call Screening ON Vibrate OFF 70 DEFAULT SETTINGS DEFAULT SETTINGS DEFAULT SETTINGS 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 50 PM Page 70 ...

Page 74: ...set 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 1A DC Adapter Output Handset Voltage 2 0 3 0 Vdc 1400mAh 2 Cell NiMH Battery 71 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 50 PM Page 71 ...

Page 75: ...1 CLOCK ENABLE 9 CLOCK MODE 9 conference call 40 CONTRAST 17 22 D default settings 70 45 D 52 55 Dial Mode 21 Dial Tone 4 64 dialing options 27 47 48 Display Screen Messages 33 E 44 45 Empty 34 61 English 18 ENTER NAME 41 ENTRY HAS BEEN STORED 41 47 F Feature Setup Menu 8 43 F 29 French 18 Full 34 G GLOBAL PAGE 37 H Handset 1 2 7 10 24 26 30 34 37 40 61 64 65 70 71 Handset battery See battery Hand...

Page 76: ...M 30 30 N NATURAL BOOST 10 NEW CALLS 46 NiMH Battery pack 1 noise or interference 65 69 44 O O 24 26 28 38 40 8 O 50 P P 24 26 28 38 48 56 Power Cord 1 3 5 64 Power Failure Backup 6 pulse rotary 21 32 66 67 PULSE 21 66 R range limit 15 range tone 15 re initialize 65 r 52 57 redial 28 28 Remote Access Commands 60 RINGER 01 12 Ringer Melody 12 20 70 RINGER MELODY 12 20 Ringer Volume 11 13 19 70 RING...

Page 77: ...ical Specifications 71 Telephone line cord 1 3 45 Time 8 9 46 55 t 50 Toll Saver 54 tone 14 15 25 70 t 32 Tone Pulse 21 TONE PULSE 21 Tones 36 61 touch tone 21 32 51 54 66 67 TREBLE BOOST 10 V Vibrate 11 13 70 VIBRATE CONTROL 13 Voice Mailboxes 51 voice prompts 50 59 volume 11 19 25 56 58 70 VOLUME 25 56 58 VOLUME 25 56 58 X 39 XFER THIS SAVE 74 INDEX INDEX 5840_CIB_2ATT 2002 11 7 5 50 PM Page 74 ...

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