AT&T E5934B User Manual

At&t 5.8 ghz cordless telephone/answering system with caller id/callwaiting user's manual e5933b, e5934b

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5.8 GHz Cordless
Telephone/Answering
System E5933B/E5934B
with Caller ID/Call Waiting

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  • Page 1 User's Manual 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5933B/E5934B with Caller ID/Call Waiting...
  • Page 2 1 (800) 222-3111              1 (866) 288-4268  or visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com Model #: E5933B/E5934B Product name: 5.8GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of purchase: of this AT&T product.
  • Page 3 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 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.
  • Page 4 The E5933B has three handsets automatically registered as handsets 1, 2 and 3. You can register one additional handset, which will then be assigned number 4. The E5934B has four pre-registered handsets. You cannot register any additional handsets. Handset 1...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User's Manual 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5933B/E5934B with Caller ID/Call Waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide ... 2 Parts checklist ... 4 Before you begin ... 6 Telephone base installation ... 7 Battery installation & charging ... 8 Wall mounting ...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset  CID Press to scroll down while in menus. Press to display caller ID information (see page 27). While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left. PHONE/FLASH Press to make or answer a call. During a call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated (see page 13).
  • Page 7: Telephone Base

    Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base HANDSET LOCATOR Press to make handset(s) beep (see page 12). CHARGE On when the cordless handset is properly positioned to charge in the telephone base. VOLUME Press to adjust message playback volume. IN USE On when handset is in use or you are registering a hand- set.
  • Page 8: Parts Checklist

    Getting started Parts checklist for E5933B Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: Telephone base Belt clips for cordless handsets Chargers for cordless handsets...
  • Page 9 Getting started Parts checklist for E5934B Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: Telephone base Belt clips for cordless...
  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    Getting started Before you begin About caller identification Caller ID with call waiting features in this telephone let you see who’s call- ing before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. These features require services provided by your local telephone company.
  • Page 11: Telephone Base Installation

    Getting started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location in a central location within the home and: • Away from any other cordless (wireless) device such as cordless telephones, 802.11 wireless router (for example, WiFi). •...
  • Page 12: Battery Installation & Charging

    Getting started Battery installation & charging After battery installation, place each handset in the telephone base or a charger and allow to charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery packs 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.
  • Page 13: Wall Mounting

    Getting started Wall mounting The base can be installed on any standard wall phone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, computer rout- ers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. 1) Connect telephone line cord and power adapter to telephone jacks and wall jacks, respectively, as shown on...
  • Page 14: Belt Clip & Optional Headset

    Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. 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. Snap belt clip into notches on side of handset.
  • Page 15: Telephone Operation

    Elapsed time PHONE 00:00:12 SPEAKER 00:00:12 REDIAL 555-1234 Telephone operation Basic operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press or any dial-pad key (0-9, * or #). To make a call, press , then dial a number. Press PHONE SPEAKER hang up.
  • Page 16: Handset Locator

    Telephone operation Basic operation Handset locator If you misplace the handset(s), press at the base. This starts the paging tone at the handset(s) for 60 seconds to help you locate it. To stop the paging tone, press PHONE SPEAKER *,or #) on the misplaced handset(s) (the handset(s) not on the cradle), or press NOTES: 1.
  • Page 17: Options While On Calls

    Volume Flash Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Press on the of the handset to adjust listening volume. Each button press raises or lowers volume by one level. When you change the volume level, the new setting is saved.
  • Page 18: Temporary Tone Dialing

    Ring Silence Tone Mute Telephone operation Options while on calls Mute Press to silence the microphone. You will be MUTE able to hear the person at the other end, but they will not be able to hear you until you press resume speaking.
  • Page 19: Intercom Calls

    Telephone operation Intercom calls Intercom calls If you have more than one handset, you can use the intercom feature to have conversations between the handsets. • Press the INTERCOM • You will see INTERCOM TO: • Enter the handset number of the handset you want to call.
  • Page 20: Call Forward

    FORWARD TO: Telephone operation Call forward Call forward If you have more than one handset, during a conversa- tion, you can forward an external call from one handset to another handset. • Press and hold INTERCOM • Enter the handset number (1, 2, 3, or 4) to which you want to forward the call.
  • Page 21: Call Transfer

    TRANSFER TO: Telephone operation Call transfer Call transfer If you have more than one handset, during a conversa- tion you can transfer a call to another handset. • Press (the external call is put on hold). INTERCOM You will see TRANSFER TO: •...
  • Page 22: Handset Settings

    Highlighted menu item >DIRECTORY CALL LOG RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE KEY TONE Telephone operation Handset settings Using the feature menu you can change settings to customize how the telephone works. Press , then use the MENU the feature you want to change. As you scroll through the menu, the top menu item is always highlighted with a >...
  • Page 23 LANGUAGE ENGLISH >DIRECTORY CALL LOG >CLR VOICE MAIL DIAL TYPE TURN INDICATOR OFF? >CLR VOICE MAIL DIAL TYPE DIAL TYPE TONE Telephone operation Handset settings Language At this menu you can select the language used in all menus and screen displays. Use the select ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH, then press to save your preference.
  • Page 24: Directory

    Pat Williams 555-1234 Directory Shared directory The directory is stored in the base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made at any one handset will be reflected in all. NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory at a time. If another handset attempts to enter the directory, it will display NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
  • Page 25: New Directory Entries

    HANDSET 1 >DIRECTORY CALL LOG >STORE REVIEW ENTER NUMBER 555-1234_ ENTER NAME Pat Williams_ Pat Williams 555-1234 Directory New directory entries To create a new directory entry Press , then press MENU Press to highlight STORE. Press the telephone number when prompted. Use the dial-pad to enter up to 32 digits, or copy a num- ber from redial by pressing locate the number to copy, and then pressing...
  • Page 26 Directory New directory entries Storing the entry Press to store your new directory entry. To SELECT  change it later, see page 24.
  • Page 27: Directory Search

    HANDSET 1 Andrew 555-6789 Barbara 555-9876 — OR —   Jennifer 555-4321   555-1234 Directory Directory search To browse through the directory Press to display the first listing in the directory. You can then use the directory, or search to find a specific entry. Entries will be displayed alphabetically by the first letter in the name.
  • Page 28: To Dial, Delete Or Change Entries

    HANDSET 1 Andrew 555-6789 EDIT NUMBER 555-6789_ EDIT NAME Andy_ Andy 555-6789 Directory To dial, delete or change entries To dial a displayed number When any directory entry is displayed, press ) to dial the displayed number. SPEAKER To delete an entry When any directory entry is displayed, press to delete the displayed entry from the directory.
  • Page 29: Caller Id Log

    CHARLIE JOHNSON 1-888-883-2445 11/23 10:01 Caller ID log Shared caller ID log The caller ID log is stored in the base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made at any one handset will be reflected in all. How caller ID works If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone company, information about each caller will be displayed between the first and second ring.
  • Page 30 Caller ID log About names Names of callers will be displayed only if the informa- tion is provided by your local telephone company. If the telephone number of the person calling exactly matches a number in your directory, the name that appears on screen will match the name as you entered it into your directory.
  • Page 31: To Review The Call Log, Return A Call

    HANDSET 1 6 MISSED CALLS Pat Williams 555-1234 11/23 10:31 Chris Thompson 908-555-0100 11/23 10:21 Jeffrey Adams 555-9876 11/23 10:11 Caller ID operation To review the call log, return a call Call log review Press to review the call log. The most recent call is displayed first.
  • Page 32: Answering System Operation

    Message counter Number of messages (or, during playback, message number currently playing). Press repeatedly to hear setup options (see page 32). Press to review or set clock (see page 29). Press to delete message currently playing; hold to delete all old messages (see page 33).
  • Page 33: Day And Time Announcements

    1.  Press TIME/SET The system will announce the cur- rent clock setting, then announce “To begin setting the clock, press TIME/SET, then press CHANGE to change the setting or press TIME/SET to continue.” Press TIME/SET Press CHANGE until the system announces the cor- rect day, then press TIME/SET.
  • Page 34: Outgoing Announcements

    Elapsed Press to stop recording time recording. (seconds). SETUP “Announcement. Press PLAY or ...” (Play/Stop) (Plays announcement previously recorded). — OR — REC/MEMO “Record after the tone. . .” Speak into microphone. Microphone (Play/Stop) (Announcement is played back). Answering system operation Outgoing announcements Outgoing announcements are the messages callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system.
  • Page 35: Announcement Only Mode

    A is displayed when Announcement Only is activated. SETUP “Announcement only, record no messages. To change the setting press CHANGE.” CHANGE  “Off” CHANGE  “On” (Play/Stop) Beep (Option selected). Answering system operation Announcement only mode In announcement only mode, callers hear an announce- ment but cannot leave messages.
  • Page 36: Changing Feature Options

    SETUP Press until desired feature is heard (see list at right). CHANGE  Press until desired selection is heard.   SETUP Press to set selection and move to next menu option. — OR — (Play/Stop) Press to set selection and exit setup. NOTE: To switch off the message alert tone for all incoming messages, read the...
  • Page 37: Message Playback

    Number of messages (or, during playback, message number cur- rently playing). Press PLAY/STOP to begin or end message playback. (Play/Stop) “You have [xx] new messages and [xx] old messages.” Message playback begins. See options at right. (Play/Stop) Message playback ends. NOTES: 1.
  • Page 38: Recording And Playing Memos

    Elapsed Press to stop recording time recording. (seconds).   REC/MEMO “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” Speak into microphone. Microphone (Play/Stop) “Recorded” then beep (memo has been recorded). Answering system operation Recording and playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming mes- sages.
  • Page 39: Message Counter Displays

    Message counter Answering system operation Message counter displays The message counter usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See the list below for explanations of other displays in this counter. Message counter displays No messages. Number of messages/memos, or message number 1-98 currently playing (flashes if you have new mes- sages).
  • Page 40: Remote Access

    Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone phone. When system answers, enter two-digit remote access code (19 unless you have changed it). Enter remote commands (see list at right). Hang up to end call and save all undeleted messages. NOTE: If you pause for more than 10 seconds dur- ing remote access, you will hear a help menu listing all features &...
  • Page 41 Answering system operation Remote access Help menu Turn system off Turn system on Press to hear list of features & com- mands. Press to turn off answering system. Incoming calls will no longer be answered. If off, system will answer after 10 rings. Enter your access code, then press 0 to turn it on.
  • Page 42: Appendix

    Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones HANDSET 1 MUTE 11/23 10:01 Indicator lights CHARGE On when handset is in the charger of the telephone base and charging. Screen icons Ringer off. Battery charging (animated display). Low battery (flashing);...
  • Page 43: Handset Display Screen Messages

    Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages PHONE ENDED CALL LOG EMPTY DIRECTORY EMPTY You are accessing an empty directory. LIST FULL MUTED SPEAKER LOW BATTERY INCOMING CALL NEW VOICE MAIL XX MISSED CALLS There are new calls in the CID log. CONNECTING ...
  • Page 44 Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages CHARGING UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME A handset with a low battery has been placed in the base unit or charger. Failed intercom or conference call (There are already two handsets being used).
  • Page 45: Adding New Handsets

    Adding new handsets Your telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (E597-2, sold separately) to the E5933B/E5934B at any time, but each handset must be registered with the base before use. The E5933B has three handsets automatically registered as handset 1, 2 and 3. You can register one additional handset, which will be assigned number 4.
  • Page 46: Replacing A Handset

    Appendix Replacing a handset If you are replacing a handset on a system that has the maximum number of registered handsets (four) or wish to change the assigned handset number of your registered handsets, you must first de-register the handsets, then re-register all handsets. To de-register all handsets •...
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1-800-222-3111. In Canada, call 1-866-288-4268. My phone  • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. doesn’t work ...
  • Page 48 Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless  • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the base. Plug the handset isn’t  performing nor- • Move the cordless handset closer to the base. You might have moved mally • Reset the base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for 15 sec- •...
  • Page 49 Appendix Troubleshooting I get noise,  • Other cordless phones and 802.11 wireless routers that are used for static, or weak  signal even  when I’m near  the base • Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless • Microwaves operate on the same frequency as your phone. It is nor- •...
  • Page 50 Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless  • Make sure that the ringer is not turned off. Refer to the section(s) on handset does  not ring when I  • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securely into the base receive a call • The cordless handset may be too far from the base unit. •...
  • Page 51 Appendix Troubleshooting • Relocate your telephone base to a higher location. The phone will • If the other phones in your home are having the same problem, the • Clean the cordless handset and base charging contacts each month The charge  light is off •...
  • Page 52 Appendix Troubleshooting Incomplete  • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the messages • If the caller pauses for more than seven seconds, the system stops • If the system’s memory becomes full during a message, the system •...
  • Page 53: Important Safety Instructions

    Appendix Appendix Important safety instructions This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock. Safety information •...
  • Page 54 Appendix Appendix Important safety instructions Especially about cordless telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless phone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset.
  • Page 55 Appendix Appendix Important safety instructions Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to 900 MHz digital cordless telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a mul- tidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers.
  • Page 56: Fcc Part 68 And Acta

    Appendix Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical require- ments adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX.
  • Page 57: Fcc Part 15

    Appendix Appendix FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 58: Limited Warranty

    Appendix Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brands are used under license. Any repair, replacement or warranty ser- vice, and all questions about this product should be directed to: Advanced American Telephones, 1 (800) 222-3111 or www.telephones.att.com. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288- 4268.
  • Page 59 Appendix Appendix Limited warranty 4. What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty does not cover: • product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inunda- tion, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion;...
  • Page 60 Appendix Appendix Limited warranty 6. What must you return with the product to get warranty service? You must: a return the entire original package and contents including the product to the AAT service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; b include “valid proof of purchase”...
  • Page 61: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band (Handset to base) RF frequency band (Base to handset) Channels Operating temperature Base unit voltage (AC voltage, 60Hz) Base unit voltage (AC adapter output) Handset voltage Charger voltage (AC adapter output) Replacement battery 2400 MHz —...
  • Page 62: Index

    Appendix Index AC adapter, 7 Adding new handsets, 41 Alert tones, 38 Answering calls, 11 Answering system, 28-37 Battery charging, 8 Battery installation, 8 Belt clip, 10 Call waiting, 13 Call transfer, 17 Caller ID, 25 add entries to phone directory, 27 delete entries, 27 dial entries, 27 CID, 25...
  • Page 63: Remote Access Wallet Card

    Review remote access code .. Change remote access code .. Answer machine ON/OFF ... 5.8 GHz Cordless T elephone/Answering System E5933B/E5934B Copyright © 2006 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
  • Page 64 www.telephones.att.com Copyright © 2006 Advanced 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 2 AT&T 08/06. 91-000834-020-000...

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