5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM BEFORE YOU BEGIN P a rts List Your box should include: This User’s Manual Base unit Wall mount adapter Page VI Quick Start Guide Charger Wall NiMH battery pack mount adapter Telephone line cords Wallet Card Charger Handset Power cord...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM About Caller Identification (Caller ID) 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’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM INSTALLATION Table/Desk Installation ¥ NOTE: Install this telephone away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the power cord. flashes in the message window.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Install the handset battery. Use only AT&T Battery 2401,SKU# 91077. a) Remove batter y compartment cover by pressing on indentation and sliding downward. Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the base. • Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge, the battery will charge in eight hours.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM About Handset Registration The cordless handsets that came with your system are automatically registered as Handset 1,and Handset 2.There is no need to re-register. You may register up to a total of six Expansion Handsets to this telepnone system(Model 5800 handset Sold Separately).
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM figure a figure b figure c figure d figure e Page 5 Wall Installation Connect the power cord and telephone line cord to the underside of the corded base, as shown (figure a). Position the mounting bracket as shown (figure b).
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 6 S p a re Battery /Power Failure Backup You can buy a spare handset battery (AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077, sold separately) and keep it 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 2 hours.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Belt Clip You can remove the belt clip from the handset. a) Slide down into grooves. H e a d s e t You can use this telephone hands-free when you install any industry standard 2.5 mm headset .
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM FEATURE SETUP – HANDSET Page 8 F e a t u re Setup Menu Press the softkey under to enter the Feature Setup menu. Use features,then select to save your choice. ¥ NOTE: If you wait more than 20 seconds without pressing a key, the handset returns to the idle screen.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 9 Clock Mode You can choose to display the time when the phone is idle at the handset,or you can turn this feature off. The default setting is Press P ress until the screen highlights Press .
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 10 Sound Select This telephone uses the latest acoustic re c e i ver design, p roviding you with four diffe rent s o u n d quality settings. During a call, you can adjust the quality of the sound. Pressing repeatedly will cycle you through four different responses.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 11 Ringer Vo l u m e Adjust the vo l u m e of the handset ri n ge r. Setting the volume so that no bars show on the graph turns the ri n ger off. Press , then highlights...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 12 Ringer Melody The Ringer Melody sets which ri n ge r you hear when you have an outside call. The R i n ger Melody d e fa u l t setting is ; t h e re are eight Ringer Melody selections. Press , then highlights...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 13 Vibrate Contro l When this feature is on,the handset vibrates when you have an incoming call. The default setting is Press , then highlights Press , then highlights Press . The screen displays Press Press to save the displayed setting.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 14 Low Batt To n e You can set the handset to sound a t o n e when battery p ower is low, or you can turn the tone off. D e fa u l t setting is Press , then...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 15 Range To n e You can set the handset to sound a t o n e when you are a p p ro a ching the ra n ge limit, or you can turn this tone o ff.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 16 Keypad To n e When this feature is on,each key press makes a sound. The default setting is Press , then highlights Press , then highlights Press The screen displays Press Press to save the displayed setting. until the screen until the screen...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 17 Set Contrast You can adjust the screen contrast for easy viewing. Press , then highlights Press , then highlights Press The screen displays Press decrease contrast. Press to save the displayed setting. until the screen until the screen to increase or...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 18 Language Setting You can set each registered handset so the display appears in English, Spanish or French. The default setting is Press , then highlights Press , then highlights Press The screen displays Press to highlight the desired language.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM FEATURE SETUP – BASE Page 19 R i n g e r Vo l u m e Setting the vo l u m e so that no bars show on the gra p h t u rns the ri n ger off. P re s s .
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 20 R i n g e r M e l o d y P re s s . Use , then press Highlight P ress eight melodies and hear samples. Press to save the displayed setting. to highlight , then press to scroll thro u g h...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 21 Dial Mode (To n e / P u l s e) This phone comes set for touch tone dialing. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you must set the dial mode to Press .
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 22 C o n t r a s t P re s s . Use , then press Highlight , then press P ress i n c rease screen contra s t . Press to save the displayed setting. to highlight to decrease or...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 23 L a n g u a g e P re s s . Use , then press Highlight then press P ress to highlight desire d l a n g u age . Press to save the displayed setting.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM TELEPHONE OPERATION Page 24 Make a Call At the Handset Press , then dial the number — OR — Dial the number, then press To end the call,press in the base. Answer a Call At the Handset Press to answer a call.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 25 Volume H a n d s e t You can adjust the volume of what you hear through the handset during a conversation by pressing on the right side of the handset. You will hear a special tone when you reach the highest or lowest setting.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:11 PM Page 26 Handset Speakerphone When the handset speakerphone is activated, you can use the phone hands-free. Stand the handset on a flat surface (not in the base) and continue your conversation. ¥ N O T E : For best perfo rm a n c e , use the handset s p e a kerphone in a quiet location with the handset facing you from no more than four feet away.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 27 B a s e S p e a k e r p h o n e You can use the base speakerphone to answer calls,or to make calls from the Caller ID log. Make a Call Press , then highlights...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 28 Redial The last ten phone numbers dialed at the handset are stored in redial memory. Press then press to scroll through the numbers in redial memory. Press to dial the highlighted number. Press to end the call. Save a Redial Number Press Press...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 29 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. H a n d s e t Press to connect to the new call when you receive a call-waiting signal.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 30 M u t e H a n d s e t During a telephone conversation, mute the handset microphone by pressing The other party will be unable to hear anything on your end. The screen displays To return to two-way conversation,press again.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 31 H o l d Handset ¥ N O T E : When a call is on hold, the screen displays . If the clock feature is on, this message will be displayed for five seconds, then return to the clock display with H on top of the screen.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 32 Te m p o r a ry Tone Dialing If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call. Make the call,and wait until it is connected. P re s s .
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES SCREEN DISPLAYS: Page 33 WHEN: You have an incoming phone call (without Caller ID). You have an incoming call from [ ], for example intercom call is underway, the handsets will show the icons of the participating p a rt i e s ;...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM HANDSET ICONS THIS ICON: 0 – 6 Page 34 INDICATES Line In Use indicator On steadily with no number next to it when another phone on this line is in use. On steadily with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which extensions are using the line.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM BASE ICONS THIS ICON: BASE LIGHTS LIGHT IN USE IN USE SPEAKER SPEAKER ON/OFF ON/OFF CHARGING PLAY/STOP PLAY/STOP PLAY/STOP Page 35 INDICATES Ringer Off indicator is displayed when the ringer is turned off. Battery indicator Cycles (Low, Medium,and Full) when a battery pack is charging in the spare battery compartment.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM TONES AND WHAT THEY MEAN TONE: Three quick beeps One beep One long beep Page 36 INDICATES: Battery charge is low Handset registration is complete — OR — A programming command is successfully completed Indicates an error in programming —...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM INTERCOM OPERATION Page 37 I n t e rcom Calls If you have more than one handset (AT&T 5800, purchased separately) registered with your 5840 base, you can make intercom calls between handsets. F rom Base to All Handsets Press on the base.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 38 Answering Interc o m At handset, press At base, automatically answered. End Interc o m At handset, press At base, press Answer an Incoming Call While on an Intercom 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.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 39 Blind Call Tr a n s f e r If you have installed additional AT&T 5800 handsets (purchased separately) with your 5840 telephone, you can transfer a call from one handset to another. F rom the Handset Press , then use where you want the call transferred.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 40 C o n f e rence Calling If one handset is already on a call, you can connect a second handset to the call by pressing on the second handset — OR — If you are on a call and have a second call on hold, press to add the held call to the conference call.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM PHONE BOOK Page 41 This telephone can store up to 50 telephone numbers and names. E a ch number can be up to 32 digits long and each name can be up to 16 ch a ra c t e rs . S t o re a Number and Name in Phone Book Enter the number you want to store.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 43 Dial a Number in Phone Book Press . The screen displays P ress to scroll through memory in alphabetical order — OR — Enter the first letter of a name (then , if necessary) to display the name you’re searching for —...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 44 Edit a Number/Name in Phone Book Press . The screen displays P ress memory in alphabetical order — OR — Enter the first letter of a name (then , if necessary) to display the name you’re searching for —...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 45 Delete a Number/Name in Phone Book Press . The screen displays P ress to scroll through memory in alphabetical order — OR — Enter the first letter of a name (then , if necessary) to display the name you’re searching for —...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM CALLER ID OPERATION If you subscribe to Caller ID service with your local phone service provider, this phone stores all incoming calls (up to 50 at the handset, up to 99 at the base) with valid Caller ID information in the calls log. Name, number, time and date information can all be stored,if they are sent with the call.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 47 Review Calls Log Press , then press displays the most recent call in the calls log. P ress to scroll through call records. S t o re Record in Phone Book While the call information is displayed,press , then use to scroll through dialing options, if you want to change the format.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 48 Display Dial While you are reviewing the calls log, you can dial a number displayed on the screen. You can change the format of the number using “Dialing Options”below. Press to dial the displayed number. Dialing Options While a call record is displayed,press , then select...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 49 Remove Call Record s Removing a Specific Call Record Press , then press P ress to scroll through call records until the call you want to delete is displayed. Press , then press displays Press .
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION Page 50 Audible Indicators This system gi ves you voice pro m p t s for fe a t u re o p e rations and voice confi rmations when you press a button or complete an opera t i o n .
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM About Mailboxes This answe ring system has three voice mailboxe s. C a l l e rs using a t o u ch t o n e phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be re c o rd e d by pressing in Mailbox 1.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 52 R e c o rd Your Announcement ¥ NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people, be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press message in the appropriate mailbox. Press until you hear “Change announcement.”...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 53 Answering System Feature Setup You can set up one feature at a time,or you can set up a feature and then move on to set up another feature. Make sure the answering system is on. Press and release until you hear the system announce the feature you want to set.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM FEATURE SUMMARY SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: “Change remote access code” “Change message alert” “Change announce only” “Change call screening” “Change number of rings” Toll Saver ¥ NOTE: Exit Fe a t u re Setup at any time by pressing a PLAY / S TO P button.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 55 Listen to, Save & Delete Messages The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them,and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages,memos, and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages). Before playing a message,the system announces the day and time it was received.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 56 Adjust Playback Vo l u m e Press VOLUME or VOLUME speaker volume while playing back messages. Call Screening/Intercept M a ke sure the answe ring system and call s c reening are O N, and set the message play b a ck vo l u m e c o n t rol ab ove level 1 so you can hear the caller’s message .
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 57 Record a Memo You can re c o rd a memo up to four minutes long to store as an incoming message . Press and release Press a PLAY/STOP button to select a mailbox for the memo.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY WINDOW DISPLAYS: – – Counting , flashing – , steadily for one second – , steadily for one second normal display , flashing Page 58 WHEN: No messages in any mailbox Total number of messages in all mailboxes, or current message number during message playback.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION Connect with the Answering System You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. Dial your telephone number. When the system answers,enter your Remote Access Code (preset to 50). The system beeps once and then announces the number of new messages.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDS FUNCTION: Play messages in a mailbox Repeat a message Skip a message Stop Save messages Delete message Review announcement Record announcement Record memo End remote access call Turn system off Turn system on ¥...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM BATTERIES Battery Life A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about eight hours,or standby time of five days. ¥ NOTE: Talk time and standby time may vary depending on operating conditions. Battery Indicator Ten to fifteen minutes before the battery charge indictor gets too low to operate the handset,an empty battery icon ( screen, you’ll hear three short tones, and the screen will display...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Page 62 S p a re Battery You can buy a spare handset battery (AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077, sold separately) and keep it 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 2 hours.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM Replace the Handset Battery Pack Install the handset battery. Use only AT&T Battery 2401,SKU# 91077. Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the base. • Charge the battery for at least 12 hours. After the first charge,the battery will charge in eight hours.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating this phone,try the suggestions below. For Customer Service,visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 800 222–3111. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purc h a s e. PHONE PROBLEM If the phone does not...
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5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM PHONE PROBLEM To re-initialize the handset and base: PROBLEM If you hear noise or interference when using the phone: PROBLEM If your handset dis- plays ENTER BASE ID or NO BASE SUB- SCRIPTION Page 65 SOLUTION 1 Disconnect the power to the base.
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5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM PHONE PROBLEM If the phone does not ring when you receive a call: PROBLEM If your telephone misdials: PROBLEM If you are unable to operate special telephone services or other equipment requiring touch tone signals: Page 66 SOLUTION •...
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5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM CALLER ID PROBLEM If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayed: PROBLEM If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayed during Call Waiting: Page 67 SOLUTION • Make sure you subscribe to Caller ID service from your local telephone company.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM ANSWERING SYSTEM PROBLEM If messages are incomplete: PROBLEM If you have difficulty hearing messages: PROBLEM If callers are unable to leave messages in Mailbox 2 or 3: PROBLEM If the system does not answer after the correct number of rings: Page 68 SOLUTION...
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5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM ANSWERING SYSTEM PROBLEM appears in the message window: PROBLEM If the system does not respond to commands from a remote touch tone phone: PROBLEM If your outgoing announcement isn’t clear: Page 69 SOLUTION You need to reset the cl o ck . The answe ri n g system clock is not set automatically with incoming Caller ID information.
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RF Frequency Band (Handset to base) RF Frequency Band (Base to handset) Number of Channels Channel Spacing H a n d s e t Transmit Power +23 dBm Base Transmit Power Sensitivity Modulation Operating Temperature 0°C –...
5840_CIB_2ATT 2003.3.5 6:12 PM INDEX 46,50 Announce Only 52, 55, 59, 71 announcements 52, 56 Base 1, 25, 28, 31, 39,40, 66, 72 Base icons 36 Base lights 36 Base ringer 20, 21 Base Unit See Base battery 4, 7, 35, 62–64, 72 Beeps 37, 55, 57,60, 61 Belt Clip 8 Calls Log 2...
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