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AT&T product. You can also visit our website at www.telephones.att.com Model #: E5802B/E5833B/E1802B/E1833B Product name: 5.8GHz cordless telephone Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base)
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You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone. For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: •...
Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset CID/-VOLUME While in a menu, press to scoll down. When in idle mode, press to display call log entries (page 29). While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left. During a call, press to decrease listening volume.
Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base CHARGE/IN USE On when the cordless handset is properly positioned to charge in the telephone base. Flashes quickly while an incoming call is ringing. Flashes when one of the handsets is in use. VOICEMAIL Flashes when there is new voicemail (requires voicemail service from your...
Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following. The model number of your telephone can be found on the label located on the bottom of the telephone base. User’s manual E5802B/E5833B/ E1802B/E1833B 5.8 GHz cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting User's manual...
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 sur- face or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a high and open location.
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Getting started Telephone base installation Plug the small end of the larger power adapter into the power jack at the bottom of the tele- phone base. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack. Telephone line cord DSL filter (Optional for DSL users, see number four in the...
Getting started Battery installation & charging After installing the battery, you may be able to make or receive short calls. For best performance, place the handsets in the telephone base or charger to charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handsets to the telephone base or the charger after use.
Getting started Installation options Tabletop mount 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. This mounting plate with studs may be available for purchase from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers and may require professional installation.
Getting started Installation options 3. To attach the bracket for wall mounting, insert the tabs of the bracket into slots the telephone base, then press the other bracket tabs into slots 4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. Snap belt clip into notches on both sides of handset. For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. To order an AT&T 2.5 mm headset, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111;...
LANGUAGE DIAL MODE: TONE Telephone operation Settings Language The default language for the handset screen displays is English. To change the language to Espanol, or Francais: 1. Press MENU/ 2. Press LANGUAGE . 3. Press /SEL to change the current setting. MENU 4.
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RINGER: 1 DATE/TIME 10:08 02/14 NOTES: You can choose to set the time manually, or you can allow it to be set automati- cally with incoming caller ID information. The time will be set automatically only if you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local tele- phone company (page 29).
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RINGER VOL: LOW NEW VOICE MAIL 10:08 02/14 CLR VOICE MAIL CLEAR? YES Telephone operation Settings Choose ringer volume setting 1. Press and hold handset is idle (not in use). This feature allows you to choose low, med, high ringer volume or turn the ringer off.
Elapsed PHONE ON 00:30 time NOTE: Only one cord- less handset can be on a call at a time. If another cordless handset attempts to join a call, its screen will display OTHER HANDSET ON and then OR OUT OF RANGE. SPEAKER 00:49 Telephone operation...
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Telephone operation Basic operation Last number redial While the phone is not in use, press REDIAL/ SPEAKER 00:49 on the cordless handset to display the last number 5201314 called (up to 32 digits). To dial the number dis- played, press after pressing REDIAL/ To delete this number, press REDIAL/...
** PAGING ** Telephone operation Basic operation Handset locator If you misplace the handset(s), press LOCATOR on the telephone base. This starts the paging tone at the handset(s) for 60 seconds to help you locate it/them. To stop the paging tone, press OFF/ on cordless handset, or place...
Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Press -VOLUME to decrease the volume. CID/ VOLUME /VOLUME+ to increase the volume. Press When changing the volume level, the new setting is saved. Call waiting If you subscribe to call waiting service with your local telephone company, there will be a beep if there is an incoming call while you are already on a /FLASH to put your current call...
Telephone operation Call transfer for E5802B/E1802B Call transfer During a conversation, you can transfer the call to another cordless handset. • Press /TRANSFER to transfer the exter- MENU/SEL nal call to another cordless handset, your cord- less handset will display CALL TRANSFERRED and the other handset will begin ringing.
ENTER 1-3 Telephone operation Call transfer for E5833B/E1833B Call transfer During a conversation, you can transfer the call to another cordless handset. • Press /TRANSFER to transfer the MENU/SEL external call to another cordless handset. The handset will display ENTER 1-3. After enter- ing the cordless handset number to which you want to transfer the call, your cordless hand- set will display CALL TRANSFERRED and the...
Directory Memory capacity PAT WILLIAMS Each cordless handset has its own directory. Each 5551234 directory can store up to 30 entries (including nine speed dial locations). Each entry can contain a number up to 24 digits, and a name up to 15 letters long.
NOTE: The speed dial fea- ture occupies up to nine of the thirty memory locations in the directory. For example, if there are only five speed dial entries, then up to 25 entries can be stored in the directory. If there are already 30 entries in the directory, no new directory and speed dial entries can be stored...
NOTE: If all memory locations are in use, an error tone will sound 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 you delete an existing one. MENU/ DIRECTORY MENU/...
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MENU/ ENTER NUMBER MUTE CHAN REDIAL PRT JOHNSON 5556789_ /SEL MENU DISTINCT RING? N 5556789 /SEL MENU Directory New directory entries To enter a number Use the dial pad to enter up to 24 digits. When the number is complete, press Options while entering numbers: •...
DIRECTORY ADAM 5551234 To display first entry BETH 5554321 To scroll name by name -OR- JOHN 5550123 To search alpha- betically Directory Directory search Follow the steps on the left to browse through the directory or search to find a specific entry. You can press anytime to exit the directory.
DIRECTORY ADRM 5551234 /SEL MENU SPEED EDIT ERASE 5551234 SPEED EDIT ERASE 5551234 SPEED EDIT ERASE 5551234 /SEL Press MENU choose blinking option. Directory To change or dial entries When any entry is displayed, press options. Press you want (blinking text), then press to select it.
CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 Caller ID operation Information about caller ID with call waiting This product has a caller ID function with call wait- ing feature which works with service from your local telephone company. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answer- ing the telephone, even when on another call.
CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 NOTE: Caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas offer- ing caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment. Caller ID operation Caller ID operation How caller ID works If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone company, information about...
CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 02 MISSED CALLS 10:08 02/14 Caller ID operation Caller ID operation There are also occasions when other information or no information is displayed for various reasons: On-screen message PRIVATE NAME PRIVATE CALLER UNKNOWN NAME UNKNOWN CALLER Missed calls When a handset is in idle mode and has calls that have not been reviewed, its screen will show XX...
PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 CHRIS WILLIAMS 908-555-1234 10:08 02/14 PHONE /FLASH PHONE ON 00:10 9085555678 To dial this number NOTE: Consecutive incom- ing calls originating from the same telephone number are identified by an asterisk at the top right cor- ner of the screen and will be counted as one call in the caller ID log.
PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 CHRIS WILLIAMS 908-555-1234 10:08 02/14 /DELETE CHAN MARK CLAYTON 908-555-5678 10:08 02/14 - OR- 27 MISSED CALLS 10:08 02/14 /DELETE CHAN ERASE ALL ERASE ALL NO /SEL MENU 10:08 02/14 Call log cleared Caller ID operation Delete call log entries To delete a single call log entry Press CID to display the first caller ID listing.
PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 /SEL MENU DIAL PROGRAM 908-555-0100 10:08 02/14 /SEL MENU PAT JOHNSON 9085550100 10:08 02/14 Edit name as desired /SEL MENU PAT JOHNSON 9085550100_ 10:08 02/14 Edit number as desired /SEL MENU DISTINCT RING? N 9085550100 10:08 02/14 /SEL...
Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones 06 MISSED CALLS -- 1 -- 10:08 02/14 Handset alert tones Two short beeps Press Double beep every Low battery warning. five seconds Five beeps Out of range or other handset on when on the line. Command completed successfully.
Appendix Handset display screen messages CONNECTING . . . Screen display messages CONNECTING... ** RINGING ** ** PAGING ** NEEDS RECHARGING BATTERY LOW PHONE ON SCANNING... CAN'T CONNECT OTHER HANDSET ON and then OR OUT OF RANGE XX MISSED CALLS The cordless handset is waiting for a dial tone.
Appendix Handset display screen messages CONNECTING . . . Screen display messages CALL TRANSFERRED TRANSFERRED CALL ENTER 1-3 (Only for E5833B/E1833B) RINGER OFF MEMORY FULL SPEAKER MICROPHONE MUTED MICROPHONE ON You are transferring an external call on your cordless handset to another cordless (destination) handset.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. My telephone • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly does not work at all •...
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Appendix Troubleshooting • It may be necessary to purchase a new battery. Please • The telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to The CHARGE • Clean the metallic charging contacts on the cordless light is off • Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cords •...
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Appendix Troubleshooting • Other electronic products can cause interference to your • Test a working telephone at the same telephone jack. If • The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try • Re-install the battery and place the cordless handset in •...
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Appendix Troubleshooting • Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a televi- There is noise or • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the interference dur- ing a telephone conversation My calls fade out • Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into or cut in and out when I am using t h e...
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Appendix Troubleshooting • Select channels four through 10 for your router (refer to the user’s manual of your router for more information). • If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local serv- ice.
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Appendix Troubleshooting Common cure • If the telephone is not responding normally, trying for electronic equipment 1. Disconnect the power to the telephone base. 2. Disconnect the battery on the cordless handset. 3. Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the 4.
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 •...
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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.
Appendix Important safety instructions • Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury. ™...
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.
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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: •...
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 harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to: In the United States of America call 1 (800) 222-3111 or visit www.telephones.att.com; In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268.
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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 •...
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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;...
Appendix Technical specifications Telephone operating range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, the handset(s) and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset(s), the weather, the layout, and the construc- tion of your home or office.
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