AT&T E5654B User Manual
AT&T E5654B User Manual

AT&T E5654B User Manual

American telephone & telegraph user's manual 5.8 ghz cordless telephone/answering system with caller id & call waiting e5654b
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User's Manual (Part 2)
5.8 GHz Cordless
Telephone/Answering
System E5654B
with Caller ID & Call Waiting

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  • Page 1 User's Manual (Part 2) 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5654B with Caller ID & Call Waiting...
  • Page 2 NOTE: Only two handsets or one handset and the base can be connected to an outside call at the same time. NOTE: The E5654B has four pre-registered handsets. You cannot register any additional handsets to the E5654B. Copyright © 2006 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User's Manual (Part 2) 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5654B with Caller ID & Call Waiting Table of contents Getting Started Quick reference guide ... 2 Parts checklist ... 4 Before you begin ... 5 Telephone base installation ... 6 Battery installation &...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Quick reference guide Handset Press to scroll up while in menus. Press to display Caller ID information (see page 29). 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 12).
  • Page 5 Getting Started Quick reference guide Base/Speakerphone Telephone function keys ... Press to scroll up while in menus. Press to display Caller ID information (see page 29). While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left. SELECT/MENU ... Press to display menu, or to select highlighted item from menu.
  • Page 6: Parts Checklist

    Getting Started Parts checklist for E5654B Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: Telephone base Telephone handsets...
  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Getting Started Before you begin About Caller Identification Caller ID with Call Waiting features in this telephone lets 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 8: Telephone Base Installation

    Getting Started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a base location away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, computer routers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
  • Page 9: Battery Installation & Charging

    Getting Started Battery installation & charging After battery installation, place each handset in the base or charger and allow to charge for at least 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the hand- sets to the base or charger after each use. When the battery is fully depleted, a recharge takes about 12 hours.
  • Page 10: 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, as shown on page 6.
  • Page 11: 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 12: Telephone Operation

    Elapsed time PHONE 00:00:12 SPEAKER 00:00:12 REDIAL 555-1234 Telephone Operation Basic handset operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press or any dial pad key). To make a call, press , then dial a number. Press SPEAKER NOTE: If you have accessed the directory or call log, you will need to press OFF/CLEAR more than once to hang up.
  • Page 13: Basic Base Operation

    Redial Speakerphone REDIAL 555-1234 Telephone Operation Basic base operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press any dial pad key). To make a call, press then dial a number. Press NOTE: If you have accessed the directory or Caller log, you will need to press CLEAR then SPEAKERPHONE to hang up.
  • Page 14: Options While On Calls-Handset And Base

    Volume Flash Flash Telephone Operation Options while on calls - Handset and Base Volume control Press the top ( + ) or the bottom ( - ) of the button on the handset or press button on the base to adjust listening volume. VOLUME Each button press raises or lowers volume by one level.
  • Page 15: Temporary Tone Dialing

    Tone Mute PHONE 00:00:12 MICROPHONE MUTED MUTE SPEAKER 00:00:12 MICROPHONE MUTED MUTE Tone Telephone Operation Options while on calls - Handset and Base Mute Press to silence the microphone. You will see MUTE MICROPHONE MUTED in the display for four sec- onds.
  • Page 16: Intercom Calls

    Press INTERCOM. Select station to page. ENTER HANDSET # Telephone Operation Intercom calls Intercom calls If you have more than one handset, use the intercom feature to have conversations between the handsets and base. • Press the INTERCOM base to initiate an intercom call. •...
  • Page 17: Call Forward

    Telephone Operation Call forward An external call can be forwarded between the follow- ing parties: • From one handset to another handset. • From a handset to the base. • From the base to a handset. Call forward You can forward an external call from one handset to another handset or to the base.
  • Page 18: Call Transfer

    Telephone Operation Call transfer An external call can be transferred between the follow- ing parties: • From one handset to another handset. • From a handset to the base. • From the base to a handset. Call transfer During a conversation you can transfer the call to another handset or to the base.
  • Page 19: Handset Settings

    Highlighted menu item > DIRECTORY CALL LOG RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE KEY TONE NOTE: If you select OFF, you will not hear a beep when you press keys. Telephone Operation Handset settings At the feature menu you can change settings to program how the telephone works.
  • Page 20: Clr Voice Mail

    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 save your preference.
  • Page 21: Base Settings

    Highlighted menu item > DIRECTORY CALL LOG RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE KEY TONE Telephone Operation Base settings At the feature menu you can change settings to program how the telephone works. Press , then use the SELECT/MENU scroll to the feature you want to change. As you scroll through the menu, the top menu item is always high- lighted with a >...
  • Page 22 LANGUAGE ENGLISH >DIRECTORY CALL LOG >CLR VOICE MAIL HANDSET LOCATOR TURN INDICATOR OFF? >CLR VOICE MAIL HANDSET LOCATOR Telephone Operation Base 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 23: Handset Locator

    >HANDSET LOCATOR DISPLAY BASE ID >DISPLAY BASE ID DIAL TYPE DIAL TYPE TONE Telephone Operation Base settings Handset Locator This feature is used as an aid to locate the handset(s). It can only be activated from the base. Press and then press the MENU HANDSET LOCATOR option is shown.
  • Page 24: Directory

    PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 Handset: 50 entries Base: 50 entries Directory Shared directory The directory is stored in the base, and is shared by all handsets and base. Changes made at any one handset or base will be reflected in all. Memory capacity The directory can store up to 50 entries.
  • 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 SELECT/MENU choose . Press DIRECTORY , then enter the telephone number when SELECT/MENU prompted.
  • Page 26 Directory New Directory entries Storing the entry Press to store your new directory entry. SELECT/MENU To change it later, see page 26.
  • Page 27: Directory Search

    Andrew 555-6789 Barbara 555-9876 Jennifer 555-4321 555-1234 Directory Directory search Press to display the first listing in the directory. You can then use the directory, or search to find a specific entry. Press at any time to exit the directory. NOTE: You can also display the first listing in the directory by pressing SELECT/ MENU twice to choose DIRECTORY, and then SELECT/ MENU again to choose REVIEW.
  • Page 28: To Dial, Delete, Or Change Entries

    Andrew 555-6789 EDIT NUMBER 555-6789_ EDIT NAME Andy_ Andy 555-6789 Directory To dial, delete, or change entries To dial a number When any directory entry is displayed: • If the phone is not in use, press ) on the handset or SPEAKER the base to dial the displayed number.
  • Page 29: Caller Id Log

    CHARLIE JOHNSON 1-888-883-2445 11/23 10:01 Base: 50 entries Handset: 50 entries Caller ID Log How Caller ID works If you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local phone company, information about each caller will be displayed after the first ring. CHARLIE JOHNSON Appears when 1-888-883-2445...
  • Page 30: About Names

    Caller ID Log About names Names of callers will be displayed only if this information 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 the screen will match the name that you entered into your direc- tory.
  • Page 31: To Review The Call Log

    HANDSET 1 6 NEW 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 Log To review the call log To review the call log Press to review the call log. The most recent call is displayed first.
  • Page 32: Other Options

    Caller ID Log To review the call log Other options • Press to delete this entry from your call log. DELETE • Press and hold DELETE your call log. When asked to confirm, press to clear your call log of all entries, or to exit and leave all call log entries intact.
  • Page 33: Answering System Operation

    Message counter Number of messages (or during playback, message number currently playing). Press to review or set clock (see page 32). Press repeatedly to hear menu options (see page 35). Press to select or change a menu option (see page 35). Press to record a memo (see page 37) or, after pressing MENU, to record an outgoing announcement...
  • Page 34: Day And Time Announcements

    Press TIME/SET The system will announce the cur- rent clock setting, then announces “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 35: Outgoing Announcements

    Elapsed Press to stop recording time recording. (seconds). MENU “Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD. To continue setup, press MENU.” (Play/Stop) (Plays announcement previously recorded). REC/MEMO “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” Speak into microphone. Microphone (Play/Stop) (Announcement is played back).
  • Page 36: Announce Only Mode

    A is displayed when Announce Only is activated. MENU “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 announce only mode, callers hear an announcement but cannot leave messages.
  • Page 37: Changing Feature Options

    MENU Press until desired feature is heard (see list at right). CHANGE Press until desired selection is heard. MENU Press to set selection and move to next menu option. -OR- (Play/Stop) Press to set selection and exit menu. NOTE: To temporarily dis- able the message alert tone, press any key on the answering system except ANSWER ON/OFF.
  • Page 38: Message Playback

    Number of messages waiting (or, during playback, message number currently 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. NOTE: If F is flashing in the message window, memory is full.
  • Page 39: 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) 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 40: 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. 1-98 Number of messages/memos, or message number currently playing (flashes if you have new mes- sages).
  • Page 41: 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 during remote access, you will hear a...
  • Page 42 Answering System Operation Remote access Help menu Turn system off Turn system on Press to hear list of features and 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 on.
  • Page 43: Appendix

    Appendix Screen icons Handset 1 MUTE 11/23 10:01 BASE MUTE 11/23 10:01 Handset screen icons Ringer off. Battery charging (animated display). Low battery (flashing); place handset in base or charger to recharge. Microphone is muted. MUTE New calls (press CID to review call log). Base screen icons Ringer off.
  • Page 44: Alert Tones & Indicator Lights

    Appendix Alert tones & indicator lights Indicator lights CHARGING On when handset is positioned so its battery can charge. Handset alert tones Out of range during off-hook. Two beeps Press VOLUME keys while the volume levels are Two short beeps already at limits.
  • Page 45: Handset Display Screen Messages

    Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages The handset is in use. PHONE ENDED The handset is on hook. NO ENTRIES You are accessing an empty directory or call log. LIST FULL You are saving to a full directory. The call is on mute.
  • Page 46: Screen Display Messages

    Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages • The battery is not installed or not installed WARNING CHECK properly in the handset. BATTERY! • The battery needs to be replaced. • An incorrect battery has been installed by mistake. Use only supplied battery or AT&T replacement battery model 27910.
  • Page 47: Base Display Screen Messages

    Appendix Base display screen messages Screen display messages SPEAKER The speakerphone is in use. ENDED The speakerphone is on hook. You are accessing an empty directory or call NO ENTRIES log. LIST FULL You are saving to a full directory. The call is on mute.
  • Page 48: Adding New Handsets

    Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered (Handset 2, Handset 3, or Handset 4). You can register a maximum of 4 handsets. The E5654B has four handsets automatically registered as Handsets 1, 2, 3 and 4. You cannot register any additional handsets to the E5654B.
  • Page 49: 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 *883244# •...
  • Page 50: Re-Registering A Handset

    Appendix Re-Registering a handset You can re-register handsets after de-registering from the base. Or you can re-register handsets to a new base unit, if you have replaced your base unit for any reason. To re-register a handset: • Make sure your handset batteries are properly installed and charged. •...
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    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. Problem Suggestion My tele- • Make sure the battery pack is installed and charged correctly (see phone does not work at •...
  • Page 52 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The CHARGING • light is off • • • The CHARGING • light on the telephone base is flashing • There is no dial • tone • • • Clean the charging contacts on the cordless handset(s) and telephone base each month using a pencil eraser or a dry non-abrasive fabric.
  • Page 53 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion The telephone • does not ring when there is • an incoming call • • • • • • • I cannot dial out • • • • Make sure the ringer is on. (See page 1 for handset and page 1 for telephone base).
  • Page 54 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion There is noise or • interference dur- ing a telephone • conversation • My caller ID features are not working prop- erly • • • • • • • I hear other • calls when using the tele- phone.
  • Page 55 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I hear noise in • the cordless handset, and none of the keys or buttons work My caller ID • features are not working prop- erly • • • The system • does not receive caller ID or the •...
  • Page 56 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem The answering system does not record message The messages on the answer- ing system are incomplete The messages on the system are very diffi- cult to hear The answering system does not respond to remote com- mands Day of the week is incor- rect on the...
  • Page 57 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion CL flashes in • message win- Common cure • for electronic equipment • • • • • Reset the clock in the answering system (see page 32). If the unit is not responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or the charger.
  • Page 58: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical specifications RF Frequency Band (Handset to base) RF Frequency Band (Base to handset) Channels Channel Spacing Output Power Sensitivity Modulation Operating Temperature Base Unit Voltage (AC Voltage, 60Hz) Base Unit Voltage (AC Adapter Output) Handset Voltage Replacement Battery 2400 MHz —...
  • Page 59: Index

    Appendix Index AC adapter, 6, 8 Adding new handsets, 46 Alert tones, 42 Answering calls, 10, 11 Answering system, 31-40 Battery charging, 7 Battery installation, 7 Belt clip, 9 Call forward, 15 Call transfer, 16 Call waiting, 12 Caller ID, 27 add entries to phone directory, 30 delete entries, 30 dial entries, 29...
  • Page 60: Remote Access Wallet Card

    Review remote access code .. Change remote access code .. Answer machine ON/OFF ... 5.8 GHz Cordless T elephone/Answering System E5654B 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 61 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 1 AT&T 03/06. 91-000811-010-000...

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