AT&T E5901 User Manual
5.8 ghz cordless telephone with caller id/call waiting
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- Page 1 User’s manual E5901/E5902B/E5903B 5.8 GHz cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting...
- Page 2 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. Model #: E5901/E5902B/E5903B Product name: 5.8GHz cordless telephone Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date:...
- Page 3 (model E598-1 or E598-2, sold separately) anytime, but each must be registered with the telephone base before use. The handset provided with your E5901 is automatically registered as handset 1. Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are regis- tered (handset 2, handset 3, or handset 4).
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
User’s manual E5901/E5902B/E5903B 5.8 GHz cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Caller ID operation Quick reference guide ......1 Caller ID operation ......29 Parts checklist ........4 To review the call log ....32 Telephone base installation ...5 Appendix Battery installation &... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset CENTER RIGHT LEFT DOWN MENU/SELECT Press to display the menu. Press to display caller ID infor- Once in a menu, press to select mation (page 29). an item or save an entry or setting. - Page 6 Getting started Quick reference guide Feature menu > Shows a highlighted item Feature menu Using menus Press the up or down > DIRECTORY ....Page 23 DIRECTORY NavKey to scroll CALL LOG CALL LOG ....Page 30 through menu items. RINGER VOLUME ..Page 18 RINGER TONE ..Page 19 /SELECT to Press...
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Page 7: Telephone Base
Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base CHARGE On when the cordless hand- set is properly positioned to charge in the 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-reg-... -
Page 8: Parts Checklist
5.8 Ghz cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting with caller ID/call waiting Quick start guide User's manual Telephone base Cordless handset with mounting (1 for E5901) bracket installed (2 for E5902B) (3 for E5903B) Battery for cord- Battery compart- Charger for less handsets... -
Page 9: Telephone Base Installation
Getting started 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. -
Page 10: Telephone Line Cord
Getting started Telephone base installation Plug one end of the Plug the small end of the telephone line cord larger power adapter into the into the telephone jack power jack at the bottom of at the bottom of the the telephone base. telephone base. -
Page 11: Battery Installation & Charging
Getting started 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. -
Page 12: Installation Options
Getting started Installation options NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop use and wall mounting positions. Tabletop mount Wall mount Telephone outlet mounting plate with mounting studs 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. -
Page 13: Tabletop Mounting
Getting started Installation options 3. To attach the bracket for wall mounting, insert the tabs of the bracket into slots on the telephone base, then press the other bracket tabs into slots as shown on the right. 4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. -
Page 14: Belt Clip & Optional Headset
Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. Snap belt clip into notches To release belt clip, pull and on both sides unlock one flap from the notch of handset. first before detaching the whole belt clip from handset. -
Page 15: Telephone Operation
Telephone operation Elapsed Basic operation time Making and answering calls PHONE 00:00:12 To answer an incoming call, press PHONE/ FLASH SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #). To PHONE/ SPEAKER, make a call, press FLASH then dial a number. Press OFF/ to hang up. -
Page 16: Handset Locator
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 it. To stop the paging tone, press PHONE/ SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-... -
Page 17: Options While On Calls
Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Press the VOLUME keys on the side of the hand- set to adjust listening volume. Each button press increases or decreases the volume. When changing the volume level, the new setting is saved. Press to adjust the Press to... - Page 18 Telephone operation Options while on calls Mute Press MUTE/ to silence the microphone. When DELETE mute is on, MUTED will show in the handset screen. You will be able to hear the caller, but they will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE/ DELETE again and resume speaking.
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Page 19: Directory
Telephone operation Options while on calls Last number redial While on a call, you can press REDIAL/ PAUSE review the most recently called number. To avoid sending out the redial digits, press REDIAL/ PAUSE within two seconds. To call the most recently called number displayed, wait for two seconds. -
Page 20: Intercom
Telephone operation Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between handsets. 1. Press INT. The screen of the originating handset will show INTERCOM TO:. 2. Enter the destination handset number. The display will show CALLING HANDSET X. The destination handset will ring, and its screen will show HANDSET X IS CALLING. -
Page 21: Intercom Call Transfer
Telephone operation Intercom call transfer Use the intercom feature to transfer an external call from one handset to another. 1. During a conversation with an external call, press INT. The external call is automatically placed on hold and TRANSFER TO: is displayed on the screen. -
Page 22: Handset Settings
Telephone operation Handset settings Using the feature menu, you can change settings to customize how the telephone works. 1. Press Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the SELECT feature menu. 2. Use the up or down NavKey to scroll to the feature to be changed. -
Page 23: Ringer Tone
Telephone operation Handset settings Ringer tone This feature allows you to choose one of 10 > DIRECTORY ringer tones. CALL LOG To choose a ringer tone: 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter SELECT the feature menu. > RINGER TONE KEY TONE 2. -
Page 24: Language
Telephone operation Handset settings Language In this menu, you can select the language used in all > DIRECTORY screen displays. CALL LOG To select a language: 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the SELECT > feature menu. LANGUAGE CLR VOICE MAIL 2. -
Page 25: Clear Voice Mail Indication
Telephone operation Handset settings Clear voice mail indication If you subscribe to voice mail services provided > DIRECTORY by your local telephone company, the VOICEMAIL CALL LOG light on the telephone base will flash and NEW VOICE MAIL and the icon will appear on all handset screens when you have new voice mail. -
Page 26: Dial Type
Telephone operation Handset settings Dial type Using this function, you can choose TONE or PULSE > DIRECTORY (rotary) dialing. The factory default setting is TONE. CALL LOG Change this to PULSE only if you do not have touch-tone dialing service. 1. -
Page 27: Directory
Directory Pat Williams Shared directory 555-1234 The directory is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the directory on any one handset will apply to all. NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory or call- er ID log at a time. -
Page 28: New Directory Entries
Directory New directory entries To create and store a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the SELECT feature menu. > DIRECTORY CALL LOG 2. Press /SELECT again to enter the MENU DIRECTORY when it is highlighted with a > symbol. - Page 29 Directory New directory entries 7. Enter the name when prompted. ENTER NAME • Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to Pat Williams_ 16 characters). Each time a key is pressed, the character on that key will be displayed. Additional key presses will produce other characters on that key.
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Page 30: Directory Search
Directory Directory search To browse through the directory 1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first list- ing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY will be displayed if there are no directory entries. Andrew 5556789 2. Press to browse through the directory. Entries will be displayed alphabetically by the first letter in the name. - Page 31 Directory Directory search To search by name 1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first list- ing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY will be displayed if there are no directory entries. 2. When a name entry is displayed, press a dial NOTE: pad keys (2-9) to start a quick name search.
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Page 32: To Dial, Delete Or Change Entries
Directory To dial, delete or change entries To dial, delete or change a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be displayed on the hand- set. Use directory search (page 26-27) to display an entry. To dial a displayed number When a directory entry is displayed, press PHONE SPEAKER to dial the displayed... -
Page 33: Caller Id Operation
Caller ID operation operation Caller ID operation CHRISTINE SMITH Information about caller ID with call waiting 908-555-0100 This product has a caller ID with call waiting feature 10:01 11/23 that works with service from your local telephone service provider. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see who is calling before answering the phone, even when you’re on another call. - Page 34 Caller ID operation Caller ID operation Shared caller ID log CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 The caller ID log is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made on 10:01 11/23 any handset will apply to all. NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory or call er ID log at a time.
- Page 35 Caller ID operation operation Caller ID operation Memory match Chris 908-555-0100 Names of callers will be displayed only if the information is provided by your local telephone 11/23 10:01 company. If the incoming telephone number exactly matches a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen will match the corre- sponding name in your directory.
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Page 36: To Review The Call Log
Caller ID operation To review the call log HANDSET 1 6 MISSED CALLS To review the call log Press CID to review the call log. The call log dis- plays the caller ID entries in reverse chronological order starting with the most recent call. Press the Pat Williams up or down NavKey to scroll through the... -
Page 37: Appendix
Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones Screen icons Speakerphone is in use. New voice mail messages are received. HANDSET 1 Ringer off. 25 MISSED CALLS Microphone is muted. MUTE Missed and un-reviewed calls. 10:21 11/23 Battery charging (animated display). -
Page 38: Handset Display Screen Messages
Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages PHONE The handset is in use. ENDED You have just ended a call. CALL LOG EMPTY You are accessing an empty call log. DIRECTORY EMPTY You are accessing an empty directory. LIST FULL You are saving to a full directory. -
Page 39: Screen Display Messages
Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages A handset with a low battery has been CHARGING placed in the telephone base or charger. UNABLE TO CALL Failed intercom or conference call (there TRY AGAIN are already two handsets being used). Someone else is already using the direc- NOT AVAILABLE tory or call log when you try to do so. -
Page 40: Adding And Registering Handsets
E5903B anytime, but each handset must be registered with the telephone base before use. Each handset must be registered separately. The handsets provided with your E5901 are pre-registered as handsets 1. Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered (handset 2, handset 3, or handset 4). -
Page 41: Replacing A Handset
Appendix Replacing a handset It may be necessary to de-register your handsets if: You have the maximum number of registered handsets (four) and need to replace a handset. -OR- You wish to change the designated handset number of your registered hand- sets. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. My phone doesn’t • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. work at all •... - Page 43 Appendix Troubleshooting • Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliances may cause the phone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the cordless handset before dial- ing, or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise.
- Page 44 Appendix Troubleshooting The batteries • Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the will not hold a cordless handset to its base when not in use. charge • You may need to purchase a new battery, please refer to the battery of this user’s manual.
- Page 45 Appendix Troubleshooting • Relocate your phone to a higher location. The phone will likely have better reception when not installed in a low area. • If the other phones in your home are having the same prob- lem, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).
- Page 46 Appendix Troubleshooting • Test a working phone at the phone jack. If another phone has the same problem, the problem is the phone jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply). • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone.
- Page 47 Appendix Troubleshooting The charge light • Clean the cordless handset and telephone base charging contacts each month using a pencil eraser or cloth. is off • Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in cor- rectly and securely. •...
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Page 48: Important Safety Instructions
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 prod- uct to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock. Safety information •... - Page 49 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 telephone base and handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cord- less phone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equip- ment within range of the cordless handset.
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Page 50: Save These Instructions
Appendix Important safety instructions ™ The RBRC Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle Nickel-metal rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States. These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center. -
Page 51: Fcc Part 68 And Acta
Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements 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 52 Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible. If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emer- gency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers, please: •...
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Page 53: Fcc Part 15
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 reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm- ful interference to radio communications. -
Page 54: Limited Warranty
Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty ser- vice, and all questions about this product should be directed to: In the United States of America, visit www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. visit www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. - Page 55 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, inundation, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion; or •...
- Page 56 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 service location along with a description of the malfunction or dif- ficulty;...
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Page 57: Technical Specifications
Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz (handset to base) RF frequency band 5725 MHz — 5850 MHz (base to handset) Channels Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C Telephone base voltage 96 — 130 Vrms (AC voltage, 60Hz) Telephone base voltage DC 9V @400mA... -
Page 58: Index
Appendix Index AC adapter, 6 Intercom, 16 Adding new handsets, 36 Incoming call log, 32 Alert tones, 33 Incoming calls, answering, 11 Answering calls, 11 Internet, 6 Indicator lights, 33 Installation, 8 Battery charging, 7 Battery installation, 7 Belt clip, 10 Last number redial, 11 Low battery, 7 Call waiting, 13... - Page 59 www.telephones.att.com Copyright © 2007 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Knowledge Ventures, licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. Issue 4 AT&T 02/07. 91-000969-010-100...