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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 Model #: E5811 Product name: 5.8GHz cordless telephone/answering system Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of purchase: Copyright ©...
- Page 3 STOP! You must install and charge See page 7 the battery before using the for easy instructions. 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: •...
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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 Answering system operation Quick reference guide ......2 Answering system operation..29 Parts checklist ........4 Day and time announcements ..�0 Telephone base installation ...5 Outgoing announcements .... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting started Quick reference guide Cordless handset /VOLUME+ CID/-VOLUME While in a menu, press to scoll up. While in a menu, press to scoll When in idle mode, press to display down. When in idle mode, directory entries (page 21). While press to display call log entries entering names, press to advance (page 26). -
Page 6: Quick Reference Guide
Getting started Quick reference guide Telephone base CHARGE/IN USE Flashes when the answering sys- tem is answering an incoming call. Flashes �uickly while an incoming call is ringing. HANDSET LOCATOR On steady when the handset is properly positioned to charge in Press to make handset beep the telephone base. -
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 Quick start guide E5811 E5811 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/ 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/ answering system with... -
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 Plug one end of the the larger power adapter telephone line cord into into the power jack at the telephone jack at the the bottom of the tele- bottom of the telephone phone base.
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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 Tabletop mount Wall mount Telephone outlet mounting plate with mounting studs 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 re�uired. - Page 12 Getting started Installation options �. 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 as shown on the right. 4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
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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. To release belt clip from handset, lift one side of the belt clip out of the notch. For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). -
Page 14: Telephone Operation
Telephone operation Settings Language LANGUAGE The default language for the handset screen displays is English. To change the language to Espanol, or Francais: 1. Press MENU/ SELECT 2. Press until the screen displays LANGUAGE . �. Press Press /SELECT to change the current setting. MENU 4. - Page 15 Telephone operation Settings Follow the steps below to program the cordless /CLEAR. handset. To stop at any time, press Choose cordless handset ringer sound 1. Press MENU/ to begin programming. SELECT 2. Press until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting. �.
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Page 16: Basic Operation
Telephone operation Basic operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE/ FLASH Elapsed SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #). To PHONE ON 00:30 time make a call, press PHONE/ SPEAKER, FLASH then dial a number. Press OFF/ to hang up. - Page 17 Telephone operation Basic operation Last number redial While the telephone is not in use, press REDIAL/ SPEAKER 00:49 5201314 on the cordless handset to display the last PAUSE number called (up to �2 digits). To dial the number displayed, press PHONE/ SPEAKER FLASH...
- 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 -VOLUME to decrease the volume. Press 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... -
Page 20: Directory
Directory Memory capacity The handset directory can store up to �0 entries (including nine speed dial locations). Each entry PAT WILLIAMS 5551234 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 �uickly (page 21). -
Page 21: Speed Dial
Directory NOTE: The speed dial Speed dial feature occupies up to nine of the thirty memory locations in You can enter nine speed dial numbers of up to 24 the directory. For example, if there are only five speed dial digits. -
Page 22: New Directory Entries
Directory New directory entries NOTE: If all memory locations are in use, an error To enter a name tone will sound when you • Press MENU/ twice. attempt to enter a number. SELECT This means the memory is • The screen will show ENTER NAME. full, and you will not be able to store a new number until •... - Page 23 Directory New directory entries MENU/ SELECT To enter a number Use the dial pad to enter up to 24 digits. When ENTER NUMBER the number is complete, press /SELECT MENU Options while entering numbers: • Press then /DELETE to erase digits if CHAN you make a mistake.
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Page 24: Directory Search
Directory Directory search Follow the steps on the left to browse through the directory or search to find a specific entry. You can press OFF/ anytime to exit the directory. CLEAR To browse through the directory To browse, press DIR then press DIRECTORY scroll through all entries one by one. -
Page 25: To Change Or Dial Entries
Directory To change or dial entries When any entry is displayed, press MENU/ SELECT to see options. Press to highlight the option you want (blinking text), then press /SELECT again to select it. MENU To edit an entry DIRECTORY EDIT When is blinking, press /SELECT. -
Page 26: Caller Id Operation
Caller ID operation Information about caller ID with call waiting This product has a caller ID function with call waiting feature which works with service from your local telephone company. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 telephone number of the caller before answering... - Page 27 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 each caller will be displayed between the first and second ring. CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 Caller’s name CHRISTINE SMITH Call number 908-555-0100...
- Page 28 Caller ID operation Caller ID operation There are also occasions when other information or no information is displayed for various reasons: On-screen message Reason PRIVATE NAME Caller prefers to remain anony- mous. CHRISTINE SMITH PRIVATE CALLER Caller name and telephone 908-555-0100 number not revealed at caller's re�uest.
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Page 29: To Review The Call Log
Caller ID operation PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 To review the call log 10:08 02/14 The call log review displays the caller ID in reverse chronological order, with the latest one (the one CHRIS WILLIAMS with the highest number) first. 908-555-1234 When the telephone is not in use, press CID to dis- 10:08 02/14 play information about the most recent caller. -
Page 30: Delete Call Log Entries
Caller ID operation PAT JOHNSON Delete call log entries 908-555-0100 To delete a single call log entry 10:08 02/14 Press CID to display the first caller ID listing. Use keys to find the entry you want CHRIS WILLIAMS to delete, then press /DELETE. -
Page 31: Add Entries To The Directory
Caller ID operation Add entries to the directory PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 When any caller ID screen is displayed, follow the 10:08 02/14 steps on left to enter it into your telephone directory. /SELECT MENU Both the caller’s name and telephone number will be DIAL PROGRAM entered as they appear in the call log. -
Page 32: Answering System Operation
Answering system operation Message capacity The answering system can record up to 95 mes- sages depending on the length of each message. Individual messages can be up to four minutes long, and total maximum recording time is 15 minutes. Messages will remain available for replay Message counter until you delete them. -
Page 33: Day And Time Announcements
Answering system operation Day and time announcements To set day and time Before playing each message, the answering sys- tem announces the day and time when the mes- sage was received. Before using the answering system, follow the CLOCK. steps on the left of this page to set the day, time and year, so that messages are dated correctly. -
Page 34: Outgoing Announcements
Answering system operation Outgoing announcements Elapsed The outgoing announcement is the message callers recording hear when calls are answered by the answering system. time (in seconds). The telephone is factory set with an announcement. If the telephone is set up to record messages, it answers calls with “Hello. -
Page 35: Changing Feature Options
Answering system operation Changing feature options You can change how the answering system oper- ates. Press SETUP repeatedly to hear each feature. When you hear the feature you want to modify SKIP or REPEAT to change the setting. press Feature options (Default settings underlined) SETUP System announces:... -
Page 36: Message Playback
Answering system operation Number of messages waiting (or during playback, message number currently playing). Message playback PLAY/ Press to listen to messages. The STOP system announces the number of messages, then begins playback. If you have new messages waiting, you will hear only the new messages (oldest first). -
Page 37: Recording And Playing Memos
Answering system operation Recording and playing memos Elapsed Memos are messages you record yourself. They recording are saved, played back and deleted exactly like time (sec- onds). incoming messages. You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself, or leave a message for someone else if other members of your household are using the answering system. -
Page 38: Message Counter Displays
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 Message counter displays No messages. 0 (flashing) The clock needs to be set. -
Page 39: Answering System Mode
Answering system operation Answering system mode The answering system’s default factory setting is ON in order to answer and record messages. You can turn the answering system off, but if you do so, the answering system will not answer calls or record incoming messages. -
Page 40: Remote Access
Answering system operation Remote access A two digit security code is re�uired to access your Dial your telephone number answering system from any touch-tone telephone. from any touch-tone tel- ephone. This code is 19 by default, see Changing feature options (page �2) to change it. When the system answers, enter two digit remote access code (19 unless... -
Page 41: Appendix
Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen icons & alert tones Screen icons The handset speakerphone is in use. 06 MISSED CALLS Microphone is muted. 10:08 02/14 Ringer off. Battery charging (animated display). Low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base to recharge. -
Page 42: Handset Display Screen Messages
Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages CONNECTING... The cordless handset is waiting for a dial tone. ** RINGING ** There is a call coming in. CONNECTING . . . The cordless handset locator ** PAGING ** has been activated (the cord- less handset beep to help you locate it). -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
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-�111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. My telephone • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (page 7). - Page 44 Appendix Troubleshooting The CHARGE • Clean the metallic charging contacts on the cordless hand- set and telephone base each month using a pencil eraser light is off or a dry non-abrasive fabric. • Make sure the power adapter and telephone line cords are plugged in correctly and securely.
- Page 45 Appendix Troubleshooting • Test a working telephone at the same telephone jack. If another telephone has the same problem, the problem is in the telephone jack. Contact your local telephone com- pany (charges may apply). • The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new telephone line cord.
- Page 46 Appendix Troubleshooting My calls fade • Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the 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 •...
- Page 47 Appendix Troubleshooting My caller ID • Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this features are not feature to work on your telephone. working properly • The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.
- Page 48 Appendix Troubleshooting The answering • Make sure the answering system is on. When the answer- ing system is on, the red light on the ANSWER ON key system does not should be lit. answer after the correct number • If toll saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two when there are new messages waiting (page �2).
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Page 49: Important Safety Instructions
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 •... - Page 50 Appendix Important safety instructions Especially About Cordless Telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the tele- phone base and handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiv- ing e�uipment within range of the cordless handset.
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Page 51: Save These Instructions
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. ™... -
Page 52: Fcc Part 68 And Acta
Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA This e�uipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical re�uirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this e�uipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. - Page 53 Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA If this product is e�uipped 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: •...
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Page 54: Fcc Part 15
Appendix FCC Part 15 This e�uipment has been tested and found to comply with the re�uirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These re�uirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 55: Limited Warranty
Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all �uestions about this product should be directed to: In the United States of America call 1 (800) 222-�111 or visit www.telephones.att.com; In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. - Page 56 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 li�uid intrusion; or •...
- Page 57 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;...
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Page 58: Technical Specifications
Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band 586�.8 MHz — 5872.5 MHz (handset to telephone base) RF frequency band 912.75 MHz — 917.10 MHz (telephone base to handset) Channels �0 Modulation Operating temperature �2°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C Telephone base voltage 104 —... -
Page 59: Index
Appendix Index Alert tones, �8 Incoming call log, 24 Answering calls, 1� Incoming calls, answering, 1� Answering system, 29-�7 Indicator lights, �8 Battery charging, 7 Last number redial, 14 Battery installation, 7 Battery low, 7 Making calls, 1� Belt clip, 10 Menus, 2 Message playback, ��... -
Page 60: Remote Access Wallet Card
Turn system off or on ..End remote access call ..(or hang up) E5811 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system Copyright © 2007 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. AT&T and the Globe symbol are trademarks of AT&T Knowledge Ventures,... - Page 61 www.telephones.att.com Copyright © 2007 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. AT&T and the Globe symbol are trademarks of AT&T Knowledge Ventures, licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. Issue 2 AT&T 01/07. 91-001111-020-100...