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User's Manual

5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless
Telephone/Answering
System E5909B

with Caller ID & Call Waiting

Summary of Contents for E5909B

Page 1: ...User s Manual 5 8 GHz Corded Cordless Telephone Answering System E5909B with Caller ID CallWaiting ...

Page 2: ...re 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 E5909B Product Name 5 8GHz Corded Cordless Telephone Answering System Serial No found on the bottom of the telephone base Purchase Date Place of Purchase ...

Page 3: ...ture that works with services from your local phone service provider Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see who is 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 Cal...

Page 4: ...e eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit Do not allow conductive materials such as rings bracelets or keys to touch the battery The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accor dance with the instructions and limitations specified ...

Page 5: ...ry search 27 To copy edit or delete an entry 28 Caller ID Operation Caller ID operation 29 CID memory 31 Call waiting 35 Answering System Operation Answering system operation 36 Day and time announcements 37 Outgoing announcements 38 Changing feature options 39 Message playback 40 Recording and playing memos 41 Message counter displays 42 Remote access 43 Appendix Display screen messages lights an...

Page 6: ...te all Caller ID entries see page 34 While a Caller ID entry is displayed press to delete displayed entry see page 33 PHONE FLASH Press to make or answer a call see page 14 During a call press to receive an incoming call if Call Waiting is acti vated see page 16 SELECT TRANSFER Press to store a programming option see page 10 During a call press to transfer a call between cordless handsets see page...

Page 7: ...d SELECT Press to store a programming option see page 13 or to store a directory entry in memory see page 22 DIR Press when phone is idle to display directory entries see page 27 While entering or modifying names press to advance cursor DISP DIAL Press to dial number currently dis played HOLD Press to place call on hold Press again to resume call see page 16 VOLUME During a call press or V to adju...

Page 8: ...ou need to ship your telephone for warranty service Base handset Telephone base Charger power adapters Base power adapter Cordless handsets Charger for cordless handsets Telephone line cords 1 long 1 short Handset cord Battery packs for cordless handsets Belt clip Battery compartment covers ...

Page 9: ...eas offering Caller ID service and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment See Caller ID Operation beginning on page 29 for more details about how these features work Telephone operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Even so the handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance which can v...

Page 10: ...e same room as other cordless phones or wireless products you may need to select a different channel for your router and or change the channel on your phone s cordless handsets see page 16 Plug the large power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Plug long telephone line cord into tele phone jack NOTES 1 Use only the power adapter supplied with this product If you need...

Page 11: ...w battery indicator Return handset to charger when this symbol appears NEEDS RECHARGING 1 8 12 10 06 AM Place handset in charger for at least 16 hours before first use Plug power adapter into jack on underside of charger as shown then plug into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Place the battery pack and wires in the com partment Caution Use only the supplied rechargeable batter...

Page 12: ...ns Avoid excessive heat cold dust or moisture Press and slide down firmly so base is held securely on outlet mounting pegs Plug short telephone cable into telephone jack Connect short telephone cable and power adapter as shown on page 6 then grasp and squeeze to open hinged wall mount Rotate wall mount and lock in place Remove handset cradle tab rotate and replace to hold corded handset securely i...

Page 13: ...belt clip into notches on side of handset Rotate and pull to remove Plug 2 5 mm headset into jack on side of handset beneath small rubber flap For hands free telephone conversations you can use any industry standard 2 5 mm headset purchased separately For best results use an AT T 2 5 mm headset ...

Page 14: ...ytime to cancel an operation and exit the menu display Follow the steps below to program the cordless handset To stop at any time press OFF CLEAR If the phone rings programming stops automatically so you can answer the call Choose handset language At this menu you can select the language used in all menus and screen displays Press MENU CHAN to begin programming Press CIDV once The screen displays ...

Page 15: ...h is flashing The date starts to flash Use CIDV and DIR to scroll through the numbers 1 31 Press SELECT TRANSFER when the appropriate date is flashing The hour starts to flash Use CIDV and DIR to scroll through the numbers 1 12 Press SELECT TRANSFER when the appropriate hour is flashing The minute starts to flash Use CIDV and DIR to scroll through the numbers 00 59 Press SELECT TRANSFER when the a...

Page 16: ...IDV or DIR to display 1 2 3 4 or OFF You will hear a sample of each ringer tone Press SELECT TRANSFER to select the displayed ringer tone and exit Set handset ringer volume Press and hold CIDV or DIR for about 2 seconds When the screen displays OFF LOW HIGH the current setting will flash Press CIDV or DIR to select your preference Press SELECT TRANSFER PHONE FLASH OFF CLEAR or MENU CHAN to confirm...

Page 17: ...default setting is TONE Change this to PULSE only if you do not have touch tone dialing service Press MENU to begin programming Press CIDV or DIR until screen displays DIAL MODE setting Press SELECT to change current setting Press CIDV or DIR to display TONE or PULSE Press SELECT to select displayed dial mode and exit Choose base ringer volume The base ringer volume can be set to OFF LOW or HI by ...

Page 18: ...display OTHER HANDSET ON and then OR OUT OF RANGE Last number redial Press REDIAL PAUSE on the handset to display the last number called up to 32 digits To dial the num ber displayed press PHONE FLASH You can also press PHONE FLASH and then REDIAL PAUSE to dial the last number called without previewing it To delete this number press REDIAL PAUSE twice This will clear the redial memory and leave it...

Page 19: ...PAUSE on the base to display the last num ber called up to 32 digits To dial the number displayed press DISP DIAL to activate the speakerphone and dial automatically You can also call a redial number by press ing SPEAKER and then REDIAL PAUSE You can con tinue using the speakerphone or lift the corded handset to switch to the handset To delete the displayed number press REDIAL PAUSE again This wil...

Page 20: ...ion on the cordless handset by pressing HOLD or PHONE FLASH Resume a conversation at the base by lifting the handset or pressing SPEAKER or HOLD on the base When a call is on hold you can replace either handset in its base or charger and retrieve the call from another telephone Mute While using the base you can press MUTE to silence the microphone during a conversation You will be able to hear the...

Page 21: ... the base Lift the handset or press SPEAKER to join a conversation begun at the cordless handset You can also page the other parts of the system and ask another user to join the call From a cordless handset Press HOLD then press INTERCOM DELETE From the telephone base Press HOLD then press INTERCOM CID DEL Anyone at a cordless handset or telephone base can either join the call by pressing PHONE FL...

Page 22: ... call 2 If the transferred call is not answered within 30 seconds the cord less handset that originated the transfer will start ringing and show TRANSFERRED CALL If PHONE FLASH is not pressed within another 30 seconds the outside call will end automatically 3 If the other cordless handset cannot be found the cordless handset that originated the transfer will generate an error tone and resume the o...

Page 23: ...ction between the cord less handsets People at the cordless handsets cannot speak with each other Handling incoming calls If you receive an outside call while using the intercom the phone will ring On a cordless handset Press any key except OFF CLEAR CIDV or DIR to answer the outside call At the base Lift the handset or press SPEAKER to answer the outside call Press INTERCOM CID DEL to page handse...

Page 24: ...one base This will activate the intercom between the cordless handset and telephone base and allow you to speak to the person at the base To take the outside call at the base If you are using the corded handset for the inter com call press SPEAKER to be on the speak erphone or press and release the corded switch hook and then press HOLD to be on the corded handset If you are using the speaker for ...

Page 25: ...son at the base To take the outside call at the cordless handset press PHONE FLASH To take the outside call at the base If you are using the corded handset for the inter com call press SPEAKER to be on the speak erphone or press and release the corded switch hook and then press HOLD to be on the corded handset If you are using the speaker for the intercom call press SPEAKER to be on the speakerpho...

Page 26: ...eature can help you find and dial numbers quickly see page 27 The procedure for entering editing and dialing directory entries is the same for both the cordless handset and the base NOTE If all memory locations are in use an tone will sound and the screen will display MEMORY FULL when you attempt to enter a number This means the memory is full and you will not be able to store a new number until y...

Page 27: ...tries are part of the directory If you have nine Speed Dial entries there will be room for another 21 directory entries To create a Speed Dial entry Press MENU CHAN to begin programming Press CIDV or DIR to display SPEED DIAL Press SELECT TRANSFER Press a number key on the dialpad to choose a mem ory location 1 9 Enter a name up to 15 characters then press SELECT TRANSFER see page 25 for instructi...

Page 28: ...ar a confirmation tone To call a Speed Dial number To use speed dialing press and hold a dialpad button 1 9 When you see the number and name stored in that speed dial location press PHONE FLASH to dial To edit or delete a Speed Dial number Press and hold a dialpad button 1 9 to display the entry you want Press SELECT TRANSFER then press CIDV or DIR until the option you want is displayed see page 2...

Page 29: ... below Use DIR to advance to the next space to the right or use CIDV to delete a mistake When finished entering the name press SELECT TRANSFER Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order The cursor moves to the right when you press another dialpad button or the DIR button Press DIR twice to enter a space When finished press SELECT TRANSFER Options while ...

Page 30: ...o assign a distinctive ring cordless handset only Press DIR to selectY yes or N no If you choose Yes and if you have Caller ID service a distinct ring tone will alert you when this person calls Press SELECT TRANSFER to choose the option displayed Y or N and store this entry in the directory A D appears in the display of each entry that has been assigned a distinctive ring 4 SELECT TRANSFER 5 PAT J...

Page 31: ...he first letter of a name then press DIR to scroll forward or CIDV to scroll back until you find the desired name Press dialpad buttons once for the first letter twice for the second three times for the third as shown on page 25 To call a displayed number When the entry you want is displayed you can dial it immediately On the cordless handset press PHONE FLASH to dial At the base press DISP DIAL o...

Page 32: ...t entry in the directory that entry will remain in the directory but will not have a SPEED DIAL location To edit an entry Press DIR until EDIT is blinking then press SELECT TRANSFER You can change the name and number or dis tinct ring setting on the cordless handset by following the steps described on pages 25 26 To delete an entry Press DIR until ERASE is blinking then press SELECT TRANSFER to di...

Page 33: ...ready stored in the handset memory as well as the low battery icon if the battery is low The low battery icon will be displayed if the battery on the handset is low If the caller has made 2 or more consecutive calls the repeat tag will be displayed in the top right corner of the screen Caller ID and Call Waiting Functions There may be a charge for the caller ID and call waiting services provided b...

Page 34: ...mation is displayed for various reasons On Screen Message Reason PRIVATE NAME Caller prefers to remain anonymous PRIVATE CALLER Caller s name and telephone number are not revealed at caller s request UNKNOWN NAME Your local telephone company is unable to determine the caller s name UNKNOWN CALLER Your local telephone company is unable to determine the caller s name and tele phone number Long dista...

Page 35: ...croll through the incoming records to review incoming calls and check for missed calls Consecutive incoming calls originating from the same telephone number are identified by an asterisk at the top right corner of the screen and will be counted as one call in the CID memory When there are already 30 entries in the CID Memory the next incoming call will automatically cause the oldest entry to be de...

Page 36: ...the directory When the desired entry is displayed press SELECT TRANSFER When the options DIAL and PROGRAM appear on the screen with the word PROGRAM flashing press SELECT TRANSFER The cursor will flash on the last letter of the top row If it is necessary to edit the name before entering it into the directory use the CIDV on the handset or the base unit to delete existing characters or use the keyp...

Page 37: ... the information has been stored in the directory Deleting a number from the CID Memory Press CIDV on the base unit or on the cordless handset to activate the CID Memory Press CIDV or DIR on the base unit or on the cord less handset to scroll to the incoming call entry to be deleted When the desired record is displayed on the screen press INTERCOM CID DEL on the base INT DELETE on the cordless han...

Page 38: ...entries in the call log memory If you press CIDV or DIR then SELECT TRANSFER to selectYES the call log will be cleared and the screen will return to the normal standby display the base displays NO MISSED CALLS and the cordless handset displays the date and time only NOTE The cordless handset and base call logs are independent of each so deleting the entire call log on one will not affect the call ...

Page 39: ... incoming call while you are already on the phone The telephone number of the new incoming call will also be displayed on the screen Press FLASH on the base unit or PHONE FLASH on the cordless handset to put your current call on hold and take the new call Press FLASH on the base unit or PHONE FLASH on the cordless handset again to switch back to the original call ...

Page 40: ...Press repeatedly to hear setup options see page 39 Press to review or set clock see page 37 Press to review or record announcement press again to quit see page 38 Press to turn answering system on or off Press to delete message currently playing hold to delete all old messages see page 40 Press to record a memo see page 41 or after pressing ANNC to record an outgoing announce ment see page 38 Pres...

Page 41: ...y ten 2 Caller ID provides the time and date Set the year so that the day of the week can be calculated from the Caller ID information After you set the time once it will thereafter be set automatically with incoming Caller ID information The time will be set automatically only if you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local telephone company see page 5 1 Press CLOCK The system will a...

Page 42: ...STOP when you are done Speak fac ing the telephone base from about nine inches away Press PLAY STOP when you are done Your recorded announcement will be played back Elapsed time in seconds will be shown in the message window as you record You can record an announce ment up to 90 seconds long Announcements less than three seconds long will not be recorded To delete your outgoing announcement Press ...

Page 43: ... SKIP or REPEAT to continue setup press SETUP Options On Off Remote access code cur rent setting then To change the setting press SKIP or REPEAT to continue setup press SETUP Options enter 2 digit code 19 Message alert tone cur rent setting then To change the setting press SKIP or REPEAT to continue setup press SETUP Options On Off Choose number of rings before the sys tem answers a call When Toll...

Page 44: ... Press VOLUME button to adjust speaker volume Press SKIP to skip to next message Press REPEAT to repeat message currently playing Press twice to hear previous message Press DELETE to delete message being played back Press PLAY STOP to stop playback To delete all messages To delete all messages press and hold DELETE while the phone is idle not during a call or during message play back 1 You have xx...

Page 45: ...stem To record a memo Press RECORD Elapsed time in seconds is shown in the message window as you record You can record a memo up to 4 minutes long Memos less than 1 second long will not be recorded Press PLAY STOP to stop recording To play back a memo Press PLAY STOP to hear messages and memos see page 40 for other options 1 RECORD Record after the tone Press STOP when you are done 3 Beep Memo has...

Page 46: ...ng Elapsed time while recording a memo see page 41 or announcement up to 90 seconds page 38 1 99 flashing Total number of messages and memos including unreviewed messages 99 flashing Memo recording exceeded maximum time of 99 seconds F flashing Memory is full Messages must be deleted before new messages can be received System is answering a call being accessed remotely or the clock is being progra...

Page 47: ...s Press during playback to delete current message Press 3 twice to delete all old messages Press during the caller s message to repeat the message Press during the beginning of the day and time announce ment to go back to the previous mes sage Press to stop any operation stop play back stop recording Press to skip current message and advance to next message Press 7 wait for beep then begin speakin...

Page 48: ...messages lights and tones SCANNING Handset is scanning for a clear channel to improve sound quality OTHER HANDSET ON and then OR OUT OF RANGE The other cordless handset is on a call Or the cordless handset cannot com municate with base Check base power or move closer RINGING There is a call coming in PAGING An intercom call has been initiated The handset locator has been activated handset beeps to...

Page 49: ... Indicator lights ANSWER ON On Answering system is on Off Answering system is off IN USE Steady Line is in use Flashing Call is on hold Also flashes in cadence with ringing to announce an incoming call NEW CALL If you have Caller ID service On when new calls have been received off when all new Caller ID records at the base have been reviewed see page 31 SPEAKER On when speakerphone is activated CH...

Page 50: ...suggestions above Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base You might have moved out of range Your line cord might be malfunctioning Try installing a new line cord If the previous suggestions don t work disconnect the telephone base unit from the telephone jack and connect a different telephone If there is no dial tone on that telephone either the problem is in your wiring or local se...

Page 51: ...ily performance return the cordless handset to its base when not in use Make sure the handset is placed in the charger correctly The CHARGING light on the charger should be on If the cordless handset is in the charger but the CHARGE light is not on refer to The CHARGING light is off in this section It may be necessary to purchase a new battery pack please refer to the batteries section of this use...

Page 52: ...ate your telephone or modem farther apart from one another or use a different surge protector Relocate your telephone to a higher location It will likely have better reception when installed in a higher area If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local tele phone company charges may apply If you subscribe to DSL ...

Page 53: ...ing your telephone as far away as possible from electronic devices wireless routers radios radio towers pager tow ers cellular telephones intercoms room monitors televisions per sonal computers kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones Your line cord might be malfunctioning Try installing a new line cord My calls fade in and out while I am using my cordless handset Other electronic products...

Page 54: ...isplay CID during Call Waiting Incomplete messages If a caller leaves a very long message part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call after 4 minutes If the caller pauses for more than 7 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 If the the caller s voice is ver...

Page 55: ...ck see page 37 System does not respond to remote commands Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly see page 39 and 43 Make sure you are calling from a touch tone telephone When dialing a number you should hear tones If you hear clicks it is not a touch tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system The answering system may not detect the remote access code while your announcem...

Page 56: ...mes in contact with any liquids unplug any line or power cord immedi ately Do not plug the product back in until it has dried thoroughly Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any line or power cords Protect cords from damage or abrasion If this product does not operate normally read Troubleshooting in the user s manual If you cannot solve the problem or if the pro...

Page 57: ...either Nickel Cadmium or Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting material such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger Nickel Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries Must be recycled or disposed of properly Do ...

Page 58: ... inches from the pacemaker Should NOT place wireless phones directly over the pacemaker such as in a breast pocket when it is turned ON Should use the wireless phone at the ear opposite the pacemaker WTR s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless phones Especially AboutTelephones Answering Systems Two Way Recording This unit does not soun...

Page 59: ...ed to your telephone line ensure the connection of this equip ment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer If this equipment is malfunctioning it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the m...

Page 60: ... measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void ...

Page 61: ...ty period MATERIALLY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT During the limited warranty period AAT s authorized service representative will repair or replace at AAT s option without charge a materially defective product If AAT repairs this product AAT may use new or refurbished replacement parts If AAT chooses to replace this product AAT may replace it with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design AA...

Page 62: ...see 6 below or charges for installation or setup adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of systems outside the unit 5 How do you get warranty service To obtain warranty service in the United States of America call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada please dial 1 866 288 4268 for instructions regarding where to return the product Before calling for service please check the user s manual A...

Page 63: ...d to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification State Law Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Limitations Implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchant ability an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use are li...

Page 64: ...Directories 22 enter a name 25 enter a number 26 search 27 speed dial number 23 E Error tones 45 F Flash 16 H Handset locator 15 Headset 9 Hold 16 I Intercom calls 19 21 Indicator lights 45 L Last number redial 14 15 Low battery 7 M Making calls 14 15 Memos 41 Message playback 40 Message counter displays 42 Mute 16 N Names enter a name 25 search for 27 O Outgoing announcement 38 P Playback 40 Q Qu...

Page 65: ...Handset 912 75MHz 917 10MHz Channels 30 Operating Temperature 32 F 122 F 0 C 50 C Base Unit Voltage AC Voltage 60Hz 104 129 Vrms Base Unit Voltage DC Adapter Output 9 Vdc 500 mA Handset Voltage 3 1 4 3 Vdc 600 mAh Charger Voltage DC Adapter Output 6 Vdc 200 mA Replacement Battery Model 3301 Part Number 80 5071 00 00 3 6V 600mAh Ni Cd ...

Page 66: ... help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch tone telephone Remote access wallet card Cut along dotted line Fold card here Action Remote Command Play all messages 1 Play new messages 2 Delete the message 3 Delete all old messages 33 Repeat a message 4 Stop 5 Help menu 5 Skip the message 6 Record announcement 7 Turn system off on 0 End remote access call 8 or hang up ...

Page 67: ...vanced American Telephones All Rights Reserved AT T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT T Corp licensed to Advanced American Telephones Printed in China Issue 3 AT T 05 06 91 000810 030 000 www telephones att com ...

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