Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this telephone system, read Important safety information on pages 20-24 of this manual. NEED HELP? Our representatives are here to help you with any questions concerning the operation of this product, available accessories, or any other related issues.
IMPORTANT Information about caller ID with call waiting This product has a caller ID with call waiting feature which works with service from your local telephone service provider. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name of the caller before answering the telephone, even when on another call.
You must charge the battery and register the STOP! handset before use. For customer service or product information, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111. or call Table of contents Quick reference guide ... 1 Before you begin ... 2 Parts checklist ...
Quick reference guide For complete instructions, please refer to the manual provided with your E5640, E5643B, E5644B or E5655 telephone. If your manual for the above models has been misplaced, you may download it from www.telephones.att.com. Handset Press to scroll up in menus.
Before you begin This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home...
Battery & charger installation After installation, place the handset in the handset charger or the telephone base and allow the battery to charge for at least 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the handset charger or the telephone base after each use. When battery power is completely depleted, a full recharge takes about 16 hours.
Adding new handsets The handset provided with your E5640/E5655 is automatically registered as Handset 1. Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered (Handset 2, Handset 3, or Handset 4). A maximum of 4 handsets can be registered to the same telephone base.
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ENTER BASE ID • Enter the 15-digit base ID number. The number is located on the bottom of the E5640 and E5643B telephone base. To find the number on the E5655, press base, and scroll down to highlight DISPLAY BASE ID, then...
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Adding new handsets • If the number is not entered correctly, the screen will be blank for a few seconds and ENTER BASE ID will be displayed again until a valid base ID has been entered. • After entering the code, press code to complete the registration process.
To de-register all handsets (E5640/E5643B/E5644B) • Unplug the power supply from the telephone base. • Plug in the power supply while pressing and holding the button on the telephone base.
Replacing a handset To de-register all handsets (E5655 ONLY) • Press * 8 8 3 2 4 4 # on the dial pad of the telephone base. • Press on the telephone base. SELECT/MENU All handsets will be de-registered from the telephone base and the handsets will display (may take up to 30 seconds): ENTER BASE ID The handsets are now de-registered from the telephone base, and...
• The handset will display ENTER BASE ID. • Enter the 15-digit base ID code located on the bottom of the E5640, E5643B and E5644B telephone base. To find the number on the E5655, press SELECT base and scroll down to highlight DISPLAY BASE ID, then...
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ENTER BASE ID. • Enter the 15-digit base ID code located on the bottom of the E5640, E5643B and E5644B telephone base. To find the number on the E5655, go to the telephone base, press on the telephone base and scroll down to highlight DISPLAY...
Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. 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. Snap belt clip into notches on side of handset.
Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, 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. Problem Suggestion My telephone • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly.
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion • Make sure the handset is placed in the charger The battery correctly. The CHARGING light on the telephone does not base or charger should be on. charge in the handset or • If the cordless handset is in the charger or in the the handset telephone base but the CHARGING light is not on, refer to The CHARGING light is off in this section.
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion • First, try all the above suggestions. There is no dial • Move the cordless handset closer to the tone telephone base. It might be out of range. • The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord. •...
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion • Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. I cannot dial out It is normal if the cordless handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone base before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing.
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion There is noise • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. or interference • Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged during a into the same circuit as the telephone base can telephone cause interference.
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I hear noise in • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in securely. the cordless handset, and none of the keys or buttons work • Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call The system does waiting features services provided by the local not receive caller telephone company.
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The answering • Make sure the answering system is turned on. When the answering system is on, the red light system does not on the ANSWER ON/OFF key is lit. record message • Make sure the • The memory is full.
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Day of the week • Reset the year when setting the clock on the answering system. is incorrect on the answering system after the clock is reset by the caller ID function CL flashes in • Reset the clock on the answering system. message window Common cure •...
Important safety information This symbol alerts 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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Important safety information • Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a gas leak, report it immediately, but use a telephone away from the area where gas is leaking. If this product is a cordless model, make sure the telephone base is also away from the area.
Important safety information Especially about cordless telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset.
Important safety information • Nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries: Must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not dispose of them in household garbage. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury. The RBRC ™...
Important safety information WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using cordless telephones. Especially about telephone answering systems Two-way recording: This unit does not emit warning beeps to let the other party know that the call is being recorded. To ensure that you are in compliance with any federal or state regulations regarding recording a telephone call, you should start the recording process and then inform the other party that you are recording...
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 information, a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX.
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FCC Part 68 and ACTA 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 manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the limited warranty.
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.
Limited warranty The AT&T brands are used under license. Any repair, replacement or warranty service, 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. 1. What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this AT&T-branded product, Advanced American Telephones (“AAT”), warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“CONSUMER”...
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Limited warranty 3. How long is the limited warranty period? The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If AAT repairs or replaces a Materially Defective Product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement Products for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the...
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Limited warranty • Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental purposes); or • Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 6 below);...
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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 descrip- tion of the malfunction or difficulty; b include “valid proof of purchase”...
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Limited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall AAT be liable for any indirect, special, inci- dental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the product, or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equip- ment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this...
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