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- Page 1 User’s manual E5811 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting...
- Page 2 AT&T product. You can also visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. Model #: E5811 Product name: 5.8GHz cordless telephone/answering system Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base)
- Page 3 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 or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: 89-0047-00-00) or equivalent.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
User’s manual E5811 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide ...2 Parts checklist ...4 Telephone base installation...5 Battery installation & charging ...7 Installation options ...8 Belt clip & optional headset...10 Telephone operation Settings ... -
Page 5: Getting Started
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 summary entries (page 26). While entering names or numbers, press to move the press CID to decrease listening volume. -
Page 6: Telephone Base
Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base CHARGE/IN USE Flashes when the answering system is answering an incom- ing call. Flashes quickly while an incom- ing call is ringing. properly positioned to charge in the telephone base. SETUP Press to review or change answering system options (page 32). -
Page 7: Parts Checklist
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 E5811 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting... -
Page 8: 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 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. - Page 9 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. see number four in the note section, below.) Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack.
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Page 10: Battery Installation & Charging
Getting started Battery installation & charging After installing the battery, you may be able to make or receive short calls. For best performance, place the handset in the telephone to charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the telephone base after use. -
Page 11: Installation Options
Getting started Installation options NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop use and wall mounting positions. 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. -
Page 12: Tabletop Mounting
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 out- let not controlled by a wall switch. -
Page 13: Belt Clip & Optional Headset
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). set. To order an AT&T 2.5 mm headset, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. -
Page 14: Telephone Operation
NOTE: If you choose OFF, the cordless handset ringer will be turned off, and the screen will display RINGER OFF and when the cordless handset is idle (not in use). If there are any un-reviewed calls, the screen will display XX MISSED CALLS instead of RINGER OFF and... - Page 15 NOTES: 1. You can choose to set the time manually, or you can allow it to be set automatically with incom- time will be set automatically only if you subscribe to caller local telephone company (page 23). The date and time for the answering machine need to be set separately (page 30).
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Page 16: Basic Operation
Telephone operation Basic operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, Elapsed time press PHONE/ number. Press To predial (preview numbers before dialing), enter numbers first, then press SPEAKER to dial. Press anytime to make corrections when entering num- bers. - Page 17 Telephone operation Basic operation Last number redial While the telephone is not in use, press REDIAL/ on the cordless handset to display the last PAUSE number called (up to 32 digits). To dial the number displayed, press PHONE/ SPEAKER FLASH after pressing PHONE/ SPEAKER, press...
- Page 18 Telephone operation Basic operation Handset locator If you misplace the handset, press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base. This starts the paging tone at the handset for 60 seconds to help you locate it. To stop the paging tone, press OFF/ on cordless handset, or place cord- CLEAR...
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Page 19: Options While On Calls
Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Press -VOLUME to decrease the volume. CID/ Press /VOLUME+ to increase the volume. 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 call. -
Page 20: Directory
Directory Memory capacity The handset 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. A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly (page 21). -
Page 21: Speed Dial
NOTE: The speed dial feature occupies up to nine of the thirty memory locations in 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 direc- tory and speed dial entries can be stored in memory until deleted. -
Page 22: New Directory Entries
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 MENU/ SELECT /SELECT MENU New directory entries... - Page 23 MENU/ SELECT /SELECT MENU /SELECT MENU 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: then CHAN you make a mistake. /PAUSE to enter a four-second dialing REDIAL pause.
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Page 24: Directory Search
To display first entry To scroll name by name -OR- To search alpha- betically Directory search Follow the steps on the left to browse through the directory or search to find a specific entry. You can press OFF/ CLEAR To browse through the directory To browse, press DIR to scroll through all entries one by one. -
Page 25: To Change Or Dial Entries
MENU/ SELECT Press /SELECT to MENU choose blinking option To change or dial entries When any entry is displayed, press MENU/ to see options. Press /SELECT again to select it. MENU To edit an entry When EDIT is blinking, press can change the name and number (or distinctive ring setting on the cordless handset) by following the steps described on pages 19-20. -
Page 26: Caller Id Summary
Caller ID summary Information about caller ID with call waiting waiting feature which works with service from your local telephone company. telephone number of the caller before answering the telephone, even while on another call. It may be necessary to change your telephone service to use this feature. - Page 27 NOTES: only if both you and the caller are in areas offering telephone companies use compatible equipment. 2. The number shown by your mat sent by the telephone company. The telephone company usually delivers 10-digit telephone numbers (area code plus telephone number).
- Page 28 Caller ID summary There are also occasions when other information or no information is displayed for various reasons: On-screen message Missed calls When the handset is in idle mode and has calls that have not been reviewed, its screen will show XX MISSED CALLS.
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Page 29: To Review The Call Summary
PHONE/ FLASH To dial this number NOTE: Consecutive incom- ing calls originating from the same telephone number are iden- tified by an asterisk at the top right corner of the screen and will be counted as one call in the - OR- To review the call summary reverse chronological order, with the latest one (the... -
Page 30: Delete Call Summary Entries
/DELETE CHAN - OR- /DELETE CHAN /SELECT MENU Call summary cleared Delete call summary entries To delete a single call summary entry Press keys to find the entry you want to delete, then press CHAN To delete all call summary entries To clear your call summary completely, press and hold /DELETE while the telephone is idle (not... -
Page 31: Add Entries To The Directory
/SELECT then MENU /SELECT MENU Edit name as desired /SELECT MENU Edit number as desired /SELECT MENU /SELECT MENU Entry added to phone directory Add entries to the directory steps on left to enter it into your telephone directory. Both the caller’s name and telephone number will be entered as they appear in the call summary. -
Page 32: Answering System Operation
Message counter Number of messages (or dur- ing playback, message number currently playing) Press repeatedly to hear setup options (page 32). Press to review or set clock (page 30). Press to delete mes- sage currently play- ing; press and hold to delete all old mes- sages (page 33). -
Page 33: Day And Time Announcements
CLOCK. The system will announce the current clock setting, then announces “To set the clock, press CLOCK.” CLOCK. The system will announce the current day setting, then announces “To change the day, SKIP or REPEAT , press to change the hour, press CLOCK.”... -
Page 34: Outgoing Announcements
Elapsed recording time (in seconds). Press to stop recording. ANNC. “Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD.” PLAY/ STOP (Plays announce- ment previously recorded). - OR - ANNC. “Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD.” RECORD “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.”... -
Page 35: Changing Feature Options
SETUP until desired feature is heard (see list at right). SKIP REPEAT until desired selection is heard. SETUP to set selection and move option. - OR - /STOP PLAY to set selection and exit menu. NOTES: 1. The message alert tone will beep only if all the conditions below are met: Answering system is on... -
Page 36: Message Playback
Number of messages (or during playback, message number cur- rently playing). PLAY/ to begin STOP or end message playback. PLAY/ STOP “You have [xx] new messages and [xx] old messages” Message playback begins. See options at right. /STOP PLAY to end message playback. NOTES: 1. -
Page 37: Recording And Playing Memos
Elapsed recording time (sec- onds). Press to stop recording. RECORD “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” Speak into microphone. Microphone /STOP PLAY “Recorded, beep,” the memo has been recorded. Answering system operation Recording & playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself. -
Page 38: 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 this counter. Message counter displays No messages. (flashing) The clock needs to be set (page 31). Total number of messages and memos, or message number currently playing. -
Page 39: Answering System Mode
ANSWER ON until the system announces “Calls will not be answered.” "Beep" The system has been turned off. - OR - ANSWER ON until the system announces “Calls will be answered.” "Beep" The system has been turned Answering system operation Answering system mode The answering system’s default factory setting is ON in order to answer and record messages. -
Page 40: Remote Access
from any touch-tone tel- ephone. When the 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 the call and save all undeleted messages. NOTE: If you pause for more than four seconds dur- ing remote access, you will hear a help menu listing all... -
Page 41: Screen Icons, Indicator Lights & Tones
Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones Handset alert tones Two short beeps Double beep every five seconds Five beeps Command completed successfully. Confirmation tone Telephone base tones One beep every Message alert. 10 seconds Press A series of beeps Indicator lights CHARGE/IN USE... -
Page 42: Handset Display Screen Messages
Handset display screen messages Screen display messages The cordless handset is waiting for a dial tone. There is a call coming in. The cordless handset locator has been activated (the cord- less handset beep to help you locate it). Cordless handset battery is depleted. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the sug- gestions 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 telephone does not work at all BATTERY LOW is displayed on screen... - Page 44 Troubleshooting The CHARGE set and telephone base each month using a pencil eraser light is off or a dry non-abrasive fabric. plugged in correctly and securely. plugging it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset. the Limited warranty section of this user’s manual for further instruction.
- Page 45 Troubleshooting another telephone has the same problem, the problem is in the telephone jack. Contact your local telephone com- pany (charges may apply). installing a new telephone line cord. the telephone base. telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place.
- Page 46 Troubleshooting My calls fade out or cut in same circuit as the telephone base can cause interference. and out when Try moving the appliance or telephone base to another outlet. I am using the cordless hand- cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room monitors,...
- Page 47 Troubleshooting features are not working properly The system does not receive caller does not display call waiting Common cure for electronic equipment 3. Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the 5. Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize its con- The announce- ment message is not clear...
- Page 48 Troubleshooting The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings The answering system does not record message The messages on the answer- ing system are incomplete The messages on the system are very difficult to hear The answering system does not respond to remote com-...
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Page 49: Important Safety Instructions
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 Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. - Page 50 Important safety instructions Especially About Cordless Telephones Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone conve- nient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and handset by radio waves, so there is a possibil- ity that your cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset.
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Page 51: Save These Instructions
Important safety instructions Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury. ™ 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 accepting spent nickel-metal Batteries. -
Page 52: Fcc Part 68 & Acta
FCC Part 68 & 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 53 FCC Part 68 & 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: hanging up.
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Page 54: Fcc Part 15
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. -
Page 55: Limited Warranty
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 visit our web- site at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. - Page 56 Limited warranty This limited warranty does not cover: physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion; or tion by anyone other than an authorized service representative of the manufacturer; or conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or accessories;...
- Page 57 Limited warranty You must: to the service location along with a description of the malfunction or dif- ficulty; and c. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number. limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification. and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or prov- ince to province.
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Page 58: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Telephone operating range Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, the handset and tele- phone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, the layout, and the construction of your home or office. - Page 59 Index Alert tones, 38 Answering calls, 13 Answering system, 29-37 Battery charging, 7 Battery installation, 7 Battery low, 7 Belt clip, 10 Call waiting, 16 add entries to the directory, 28 delete entries, 27 dial entries, 26 Channel, 16 Call screening,36 Call intercept, 36 directory dialing, 22 mode, 11...
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Page 60: Remote Access Wallet Card
Help menu ... Skip the message... Turn system off or on ... End remote access call ... E5811 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system © 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. - Page 61 www.telephones.att.com © 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 6 AT&T 07/07. 91-001111-050-100...
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