AT&T 5840 Quick Start Manual

INSTALLATION
•
NOTE: Install this telephone away from electronic
equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or
microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or
moisture.
1 Connect the telephone line cord. (figure a)
2
Connect the power cord to the base and an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch. (figure a)
message window.
Use only the power cord supplied with this product.
If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222–3111.
3
Install the handset battery. Use only AT&T Battery 2401,
SKU# 91077. (figure b)
4 Charge the handset battery.
• Place the handset in the base.
• Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge,
the battery will charge in eight hours.
5
Check for dial tone.
• After the batteries are charged, lift the handset and press
P; you should hear a dial tone.
For detailed installation instructions, to use the belt clip, or to
use a headset with this phone please refer to the INSTALLATION
section of your User's Manual.
Standard
electrical
outlet
Power Cord
figure a
CL
flashes in the
Modular
telephone
jack
Line Cord

QUICK START GUIDE

5.8 GHz Cordless Answering
System 5840 with
Caller ID/Call Waiting
a) Remove battery b) Align the
compartment contacts and
cover by pressing place the battery
on indentation pack in the
and sliding battery
downward. compartment
figure b

FEATURE SETUP

Dial Mode (Tone/Pulse)
This phone comes set for touch tone dialing. If you have dial pulse
(rotary) service, you must set the dial mode to PULSE.
1 MENU
At the base, press
SETTINGS, then press
2
Highlight TONE/PULSE, then press
TONE PULSE
3
Press or
4 OK
Press to save the displayed setting.
c) Replace cover
by sliding it on
its track up over
battery case until
it snaps firmly
into place.
. Use to highlight BASE
OK
.
L
MENU
CALLS LOG
BASE SETTINGS BASE SETTINGS
DISPLAY BASE-ID
L
OK
OK
.
.
FEATURE SETUP continued on back
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