5.8 ghz expansion handset for use with at&t models e5901/e5902b/e5903b/ e5911/ e5912b/e5913b/e5914b/e5921/e5922b/e5923b/ e5924b/e6001/e6002b/e6012b/e6013b/e6014b/ e3813b (7 pages)
Summary of Contents for AT&T E5943B
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User’s Manual 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5943B/ E5944B with Caller ID/Call Waiting...
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Call toll free 1 (800) 222-3111 In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268 or visit our website at www.telephones.att.com Model #: E5943B/E5944B Product name: 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of purchase:...
IMPORTANT Information about caller ID with call waiting This product has a caller ID with call waiting feature that works with service from your local telephone service provider. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see who is calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call.
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(model E597-2, purchased separately) at any time, but each must be registered with the base before use. The E5943B has three handsets automatically registered as handsets 1, 2 and 3. You can register one additional handset, which will then be assigned as number 4.
User’s manual 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5943B/ E5944B with Caller ID/Call Waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide ...2 Parts checklist ...4 Before you begin ...6 Telephone base installation ...7 Battery installation & charging...8 Wall mounting ...9 Belt clip &...
Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset Caller ID ( CID) Press to scroll down while in menus. Press to display caller ID information (see page 28). 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 13).
Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base Answering system controls (see pages 30-39) Press to repeat mes- sage. Hold to slow play- back. Press twice to hear previous message. ANSWER ON/OFF ...Press to turn answering system on or off. DELETE ...Press to delete a message during playback. TIME/SET ...Press to review or set the answering system SETUP ...Press to review or change answering system CHANGE ...Press to change a setup option.
Getting started Parts checklist for E5943B Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: Telephone base Cordless handset chargers Wall mount bracket...
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Getting started Parts checklist for E5944B Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: Telephone base Belt clips Cordless handset chargers Telephone line cord Cordless handsets Power adapter for...
Getting started Before you begin About caller identification Caller ID with call waiting features in this telephone lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. These features require services provided by your local telephone company.
Getting started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location in a central loca- tion within the home and: • away from any other cordless (wireless) device such as cordless telephones, 802.11 wireless router (for example, WiFi). •...
Getting started Battery installation & charging After battery installation, place each handset in the telephone base or a charger and allow it to charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery packs charged by returning the handsets to the telephone base or chargers after each use.
Getting started Wall mounting The base can be installed on any standard wallphone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from any electronic equipment, such as personal com- puters, computer routers, 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 7.
Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. Snap belt clip into notches on side of handset. Rotate and pull to remove. 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.
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 (0-9, * or #). To SPEAKER, make a call, press PHONE then dial a number.
Telephone operation Basic base operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press any dial pad key (0-9, * or #). To make a call, press SPEAKER again to hang up. Speakerphone Last number redial When the base is idle, press activate the speakerphone and dial out the most recently called number (up to 32 digits).
Volume Flash Flash Volume Telephone operation Options while on calls - handset and base Volume control Press on the VOLUME of the handset or press button on the base to adjust the listening volume levels (1-5, of which 5 is the highest). When you change the volume level, the new set- ting will automatically be saved.
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Tone Mute Mute Telephone operation Options while on calls - handset and base Mute Press to silence the microphone. You MUTE DELETE will be able to hear the person at the other end, but they will not be able to hear you until you press again and resume speaking.
Press INTERCOM. Select a station to page. INTERCOM TO: NOTE: The intercom fea- ture cannot be used while a hand- set is in the directory or call log. Pressing while on INTERCOM an outside call will initiate call transfer (see page 17). Pressing and holding while INTERCOM...
Telephone operation Call forward An external call can be forwarded between the fol- lowing parties: • From one handset to another handset (pur- • From a handset to the base. • From the base to a handset. Call forward During a conversation, you can forward the call to another handset or to the base.
Telephone operation Call transfer An external call can be transferred between the following parties: • From one handset to another handset (pur- • 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.
Highlighted menu item >DIRECTORY CALL LOG RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE KEY TONE Telephone operation Handset settings Using the feature menu, you can change settings to customize how the telephone works. Press , then use the MENU SELECT to scroll to the feature you want to change. As you scroll through the menu, the top menu item is always highlighted with a >...
LANGUAGE ENGLISH >DIRECTORY CALL LOG >CLR VOICE MAIL DIAL TYPE TURN IDICATOR 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 tons to select ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH, then press to save your preference.
Telephone operation Base settings Ringer volume You can set a base ring volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off (0). When the base is idle, use the on the button to hear an example VOLUME of each volume level and save the one you prefer. NOTE: The ringer volume level also determines the level of ring- ing for intercom calls (see page 15).
Directory Shared directory Pat Williams 555-1234 The directory is stored in the base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made at any one handset will be reflected in all. Memory capacity The directory can store up to 50 entries. Each entry can contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to 16 letters long.
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 MENU SELECT choose DIRECTORY. Press Press , then enter the telephone SELECT ...
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Directory New directory entries The cursor moves to the right when you press another dial pad button or the button. Press to move the cursor to the left. Press DELETE MUTE to erase letters if you make a mistake. Storing the entry Press to store your new directory SELECT ...
Directory HANDSET 1 Directory search To browse through the directory Press tory. You can then use the through the directory, or search to find a specific Andrew entry. Entries will be displayed alphabetically by the 555-6789 first letter in the name. Press time to exit the directory.
HANDSET 1 Andrew 555-6789 EDIT NUMBER 555-6789_ EDIT NAME Andy_ Andy 555-6789 Directory To dial, delete or change entries To dial a displayed number When any directory entry is displayed, press PHONE SPEAKER FLASH number. To delete an entry When any directory entry is displayed, press to delete the displayed entry from the DELETE...
CHARLIE JOHNSON 1-888-883-2445 11/23 10:01 Caller ID log Shared caller ID log The caller ID log is stored in the base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made at any one handset will be reflected in all. How caller ID works If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone company, information about each caller will be displayed between the first and...
Caller ID log Caller ID log About names Names of callers will be displayed only if the infor- mation is provided by your local telephone com- pany. If the telephone number of the person calling exactly matches a number in your directory, the name that appears on screen will match the name as you entered it into your directory.
HANDSET 1 6 MISSED 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 NOTE: If both the name and number are not provided, UNABLE TO SAVE will be dis- played. Caller ID log To review the call log To review the call log Press...
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Caller ID log To review the call log • Press to copy this entry into your SELECT MENU directory. If the name or number is not pro- vided, you will be prompted to enter them (see page 22). • Press and hold Press and hold CLEAR the number of missed calls shown on the mes-...
Message counter Number of messages (or, during playback, message number currently playing). Press repeatedly to hear setup options (see page 34). Press to review or set clock (see page 31). Press to delete message currently playing; hold to delete all old messages (see page 35).
1. Press TIME / The system will announce the current clock setting, then announce “To begin setting the clock, press TIME/SET, then press CHANGE to change the setting or press TIME/SET to continue.” Press TIME / Press CHANGE until the system announces the correct day, then press / SET.
Elapsed Press to stop recording time recording. (in seconds). SETUP “Announcement. Press PLAY or ...” (Play /Stop (Plays announce- ment previously recorded). -OR- REC /MEMO “Record after the tone. . .” Speak into microphone. Microphone (Play /Stop (Announcement is played back). Answering system operation Outgoing announcements Outgoing announcements are the messages call-...
A is displayed when announce- ment only is activated. SETUP “Announcement only, record no mes- sages. To change the setting press CHANGE.” CHANGE “Off” CHANGE “On” Stop) Play/ Beep (Option selected). Answering system operation Announcement only mode In announcement only mode, callers hear an announcement but cannot leave messages.
SETUP Press until desired feature is heard (see list at right). CHANGE Press until desired selec- tion is heard. SETUP Press to set selection and move to next menu option. -OR- Stop) Play/ Press to set selection and exit setup. NOTES: 1.
Number of messages (or, dur- ing 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. Stop) Play/ Message playback ends. NOTES: 1.
Elapsed Press to stop recording time recording. in seconds. REC /MEMO “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” Speak into microphone. Microphone (Play /Stop "Recorded" then beep (Memo has been record- ed). Answering system operation Recording & playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself.
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. Number of messages/memos, or message 1-99 number currently playing (flashes if you have new messages).
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...
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Answering system operation Remote access Press to hear list of features & com- Help menu mands. Press to turn off answering system. Turn system off Incoming calls will no longer be answered. If off, system will answer after 10 Turn system on rings.
Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones HANDSET 1 MUTE 11/23 10:01 Indicator lights CHARGE MUTE On when handset On when the is in the cradle of telephone base the telephone base mutes a call. and charging.
Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages The handset is in use. PHONE You have just ended a call. ENDED You are accessing an empty call log. CALL LOG EMPTY You are accessing an empty directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY You are saving to a full directory. LIST FULL The call is on mute.
Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages A handset with a low battery has been CHARGING placed in the base unit or charger. Failed intercom or conference call (There UNABLE TO CALL are already two handsets or one handset TRY AGAIN and the base being used).
Adding new handsets Your telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add a new handset (E597-2, purchased separately) to the E5943B at any time, but each handset must be registered with the base before use. The E5943B has three handsets automatically registered as handset 1, 2 and 3.
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-regis- ter all handsets.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone, 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 phone • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. doesn’t work ...
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Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the base. Plug the unit into a different, working electrical outlet not con- handset isn’t trolled by a wall switch. performing • Move the cordless handset closer to the base. You might have normally.
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Appendix Troubleshooting I get noise, • Other cordless phones and 0. wireless routers that are static, or used for home computer networks also use internal radios to weak signal communicate. The radios may interfere with one another. You even when I’m can improve the performance of your cordless phones and your near the base.
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Appendix Troubleshooting I hear noise in • Make sure the power cord is plugged in securely. the cordless handset, and none of the keys or but- tons work. My cordless • Make sure that the ringer is not turned off. Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this user’s manual. handset does ...
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Appendix Troubleshooting My calls fade • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from the out or cut in following electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radi- and out while os, radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room I’m using ...
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Appendix Troubleshooting Common cure • If the phone does not seem to be responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in its base. If it does not seem to for electronic respond, do the following (in the order listed): equipment. • Disconnect the power to the base. •...
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Appendix Troubleshooting System • Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly (see page ). does not respond • Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone. When you to remote dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the phone is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the commands.
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 •...
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 base and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless phone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset.
Appendix Important safety instructions • Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batter- ies 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.
Appendix FCC Part 15 If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers, please: • Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging •...
Appendix 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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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 costs for the repair of products that are not covered by this 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 description of the malfunction or difficulty;...
Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz (Handset to base) RF frequency band 5725 MH (Base to handset) Channels Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C Telephone base voltage 96 — 130 Vrms (AC Voltage, 60Hz) Telephone base voltage 9VDC @600mA (AC adapter output)