AT&T E5640 - 5.8GHZ Spec Answ System User Manual
AT&T E5640 - 5.8GHZ Spec Answ System User Manual

AT&T E5640 - 5.8GHZ Spec Answ System User Manual

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91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd
7/1/2005
12:22 PM
Page 1
User Manual (Part 2)
5.8 GHz Cordless
Telephone/Answering
System
E5640/E5643B/E5644B
with Caller ID & Call Waiting

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  • Page 1 91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:22 PM Page 1 User Manual (Part 2) 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5640/E5643B/E5644B with Caller ID & Call Waiting...
  • Page 2 91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:22 PM Page 2 You must install and STOP! See page 9 charge battery before for easy instructions. using the telephone. For customer service or product Please also read information, visit our web site at Important Product Information www.telephones.att.com Enclosed in product package.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:22 PM Page 1 User Manual (Part 2) 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5640/E5643B/E5644B with Caller ID & Call Waiting Table of contents Getting Started Answering System Operation Quick reference guide ......2 Answering system operation ..24 Parts checklist ........4 Day and time announcements ..25 Before you begin ........7 Outgoing announcements....26...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:22 PM Page 2 Getting Started Quick reference guide Handset Select/Menu Press to scroll up in menus. Press to display menu, or to select Press when phone is not in use to display highlighted item from menu. Caller ID information (see page 23). While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left.
  • Page 5: Telephone Base

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:22 PM Page 3 Getting Started Quick reference guide Telephone Base Handset Locator Volume Press to make handset(s) beep (see page 12). Press to adjust message playback volume. Charging In Use On when handset is positioned On when handset is in use. Flashes when another phone so its battery can charge.
  • Page 6: Parts Checklist

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:22 PM Page 4 Getting Started Parts checklist for E5640 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 handset...
  • Page 7 91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:22 PM Page 5 Getting Started Parts checklist for E5643B 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 8 91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:22 PM Page 6 Getting Started Parts checklist for E5644B 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 9: Before You Begin

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:22 PM Page 7 Getting Started Before you begin About Caller Identification Telephone operating range Caller ID with Call Waiting features in This cordless telephone operates with this telephone let you see who’s calling the maximum power allowed by the before you answer the phone, even Federal Communications Commission when you’re on another call.
  • Page 10: Telephone Base Installation

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:22 PM Page 8 Getting Started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a base location away from electronic equipment, such as computers, computer routers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Plug the large power Plug telephone adapter into an electrical...
  • Page 11: Battery Installation & Charging

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:22 PM Page 9 Getting Started Battery installation & charging After battery installation, place the handsets in their base unit or charger and allow to charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the hand- sets to their base unit or charger after each use.
  • Page 12: Wall Mounting

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:22 PM Page 10 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 routers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or mois- ture.
  • Page 13: Belt Clip & Optional Headset

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:22 PM Page 11 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 14: Telephone Operation

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 12 Telephone Operation Elapsed time Basic operation PHONE 00:00:12 Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE SPEAKER, or any dial pad key). To make a call, press PHONE , then dial a number. Press to hang up.
  • Page 15: Options While On Calls

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 13 Telephone Operation Options while on calls Volume control Press the top ( ) or the bottom ( ) of the but- VOLUME ton on the side of the handset to adjust listening volume. Each button press raises or lowers volume by one level.
  • Page 16: Intercom Calls

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 14 Telephone Operation Intercom calls Intercom calls If you have more than one handset, use the intercom feature to have conversations between the handsets. Press the button on a handset to initiate an INTERCOM intercom call. Then after entering the number of the handset you wish to call, your handset will call the other handset.
  • Page 17: Call Transfer

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 15 Telephone Operation Call transfer Call transfer If you have more than one handset, you can transfer an exter- nal call from one handset to another handset. • Press to transfer an external call to another INTERCOM handset.
  • Page 18: Handset Settings

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 16 Telephone Operation Highlighted menu item Handset settings At the feature menu you can change settings to > DIRECTORY CALL LOG customize how the telephone works. Press , then use the buttons to scroll to MENU the feature you want to change.
  • Page 19: Clear Voice Mail Indication

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 17 Telephone Operation Handset settings Language LANGUAGE ENGLISH At this menu you can select the language used in all menus and screen displays. Use the buttons to select English, Spanish or French, then press SELECT save your preference.
  • Page 20: Directory

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 18 Directory Shared directory Pat Williams The directory is stored in the base, and is shared by all 555-1234 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.
  • Page 21: New Directory Entries

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 19 Directory HANDSET 1 New Directory entries To create a new directory entry Press , then press to choose MENU SELECT . Press to highlight . Press DIRECTORY STORE , then enter the telephone number when SELECT >...
  • Page 22: Directory Search

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 20 Directory HANDSET 1 Directory search Press to display the first listing in the directory. You can then use the to browse through the directory, or search to find a specific entry. Press at any time to exit the directory. Andrew 555-6789 NOTE: You can also display the first listing in the directory by first...
  • Page 23: To Dial, Change Or Delete Entries

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 21 Directory HANDSET 1 To dial, delete or change entries To dial a number When any directory entry is displayed, press PHONE ) to dial the displayed number. SPEAKER Andrew 555-6789 To delete an entry When any directory entry is displayed, press DELETE delete the displayed entry from the directory.
  • Page 24: Caller Id Log

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 22 Caller ID Log 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 CHARLIE JOHNSON 1-888-883-2445 in all.
  • Page 25: To Review Your Call Log

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 23 Caller ID Log HANDSET 1 6 NEW CALLS To review the call log To review the call log Press to review the call log. The most recent call is displayed first. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the list as shown at left.
  • Page 26: Answering System Operation

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 24 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation Message capacity The answering system can record up to 99 messages, depending on the length of each message. Individual messages can be up to four minutes long, and total maximum recording time is 15 minutes.
  • Page 27: Day And Time Announcements

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 25 Answering System Operation Day and time announcements To set day and time Before playing each message, the answering system announces the day and time the message was received. Before using the answering system, you should follow Press TIME/SET the steps at left to set the day and time, so messages...
  • Page 28: Outgoing Announcements

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:23 PM Page 26 Answering System Operation Outgoing announcements Outgoing announcements are the messages callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system. The phone is pre-programmed with announcements for normal (Answer and Record) mode and for Announce Elapsed Press to stop Only mode (see page 27.) If the phone is set up to...
  • Page 29: Announce Only Mode

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:24 PM Page 27 Answering System Operation Announce Only mode In announce only mode, callers hear an announcement but cannot leave messages. This option is useful, for example, to notify callers that you will be away for an extended period and request that they call back after a “A”...
  • Page 30: Changing Feature Options

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:24 PM Page 28 Answering System Operation Changing feature options Menu features can be changed to customize how the answering system operates. Press repeatedly to MENU hear each feature. Press when you hear the CHANGE feature you want to modify. MENU Feature options (Default settings underlined).
  • Page 31: Message Playback

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:24 PM Page 29 Answering System Operation Number of messages waiting (or, during playback, message Message playback number currently playing). Press to hear messages. The system PLAY/STOP announces the number of messages, then begins playback. If you have new messages waiting, you will hear only the new messages (oldest first).
  • Page 32: Recording And Playing Memos

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:24 PM Page 30 Answering System Operation Recording and playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages. You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself, or leave a message for someone else if others Elapsed Press to stop in your household use the answering system.
  • Page 33: Message Counter Displays

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:24 PM Page 31 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.
  • Page 34: Remote Access

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:24 PM Page 32 Answering System Operation Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone phone. Remote access When system answers, enter two A two digit security code is required to access your digit remote access code (19 answering system from any touch-tone phone. This unless you have changed it).
  • Page 35: Appendix

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:24 PM Page 33 Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Handset screen icons & alert tones Screen icons Ringer off. Battery charging (animated display). Handset 1 Low battery (flashing); place handset in base or charger to recharge. 11/23 10:01 Microphone is muted.
  • Page 36: Handset Display Screen Messages

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:24 PM Page 34 Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages The handset is in use. PHONE The handset is on hook. ENDED NO ENTRIES You are accessing an empty directory or call log. LIST FULL You are saving to a full directory. MICROPHONE The call is on mute.
  • Page 37: Adding New Handsets

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:25 PM Page 35 Appendix Adding new handsets Your telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add new hand- sets (E560-2, sold separately) to the E5640 and E5643B at any time, but each handset must be registered with the base before use. The handset provided with your E5640 is automatically registered as Handset 1.
  • Page 38: Replacing A Handset

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:25 PM Page 36 Appendix Replacing a handset If you are replacing a handset on a system that has the maximum number of registered handsets (4) or wish to change the assigned handset number of your registered hand- sets, you must first de-register the handsets, then re-register all handsets.
  • Page 39: Re-Registering A Handset

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:25 PM Page 37 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: •...
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:25 PM Page 38 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 Telephone • Make sure battery is installed and charged correctly (see page 9). does not •...
  • Page 41 91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:25 PM Page 39 Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Incomplete • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the messages system disconnects the call after 4 minutes. • If the caller pauses for more than 7 seconds, the system stops recording and disconnects the call.
  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:25 PM Page 40 Appendix Technical specifications RF Frequency Band 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz (Handset to base) RF Frequency Band 5725 MH — 5850 MHz (Base to handset) Channels Channel Spacing 864 KHz Output Power Handset outpower: 17~21 dBm Base outpower: 26~32 dBm Sensitivity -96 dBm...
  • Page 43: Index

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:25 PM Page 41 Appendix Index Incoming calls, answering, 12 Indicator lights, 33 AC adapter, 8 Adding new handsets, 35 Alert tones, 33 Last number redial, 12 Answering calls, 12 Low battery, 9 Answering system, 24-32 Making calls, 12 Battery charging, 9 Menus, 2 Battery installation, 9...
  • Page 44: Remote Access Wallet Card

    91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:25 PM Page 42 Appendix Remote access wallet card Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch tone telephone. Cut along dotted line. Call your phone number, then enter your 2-digit access code (preset to 19).
  • Page 45 91-000353-010-000_E5640_R4.qxd 7/1/2005 12:25 PM Page 43 www.telephones.att.com Copyright © 2005 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 06/05. 91-000353-010-000...

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