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User Manual (Part 2)
5.8 GHz 2-Line
Corded/Cordless
Answering System EP5962
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R R R E E E K K K A A A E E E P P P S S S 91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 2 You must install and See page 8 charge the battery before STOP! 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 or call 1-800-222-3111 Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile (see page 41) Your telephone ca
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R E K A E P S 91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 1 User Manual (Part 2) 5.8 GHz 2-Line Corded/Cordless Answering System EP5962 Table of contents Getting Started Answering System Operation Quick reference ...................................2 Answering system operation ..........28 Parts checklist.......................................4 Day and time announcements ........29 Before you begin ..................................5 Outgoing announcements..
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R E K A E P S 91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 2 Getting Started Quick reference guide Handset Softkeys Off/Clear Press a softkey to select an item During a call, press to hang up. displayed just above the key. While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. L1/Flash, L2/Flash Press LINE 1 to make or answer a call on RDL MENU CID line 1. Press LINE 2 to make or answer a call on Xfer/Interco
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91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 3 Getting Started Quick reference guide Base/Speakerphone Telephone function keys Answering system function keys Telephone function keys (see pages 12-19) SOFTKEYS ............Press to select item displayed just above the key. MENU CID RDL CLEAR ....................Press to exit current menu or clear an entry. INTERCOM/ TRANSFER ............Press to begin intercom call or transfer external call. MUTE ..............
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R E K A E P S 91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 4 Getting Started Parts checklist 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: Charger power adapter Base handset Telephone base Handset charger Cordless handset Base power adapter Battery pack Telephone line cords (2) Battery compartment cover Belt clip
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91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 5 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. These (FCC). Even so, this handset and base features require services provided by
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91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 6 Getting Started Telephone base installation (2-line jack) If you have a 2-line wall jack, install the base as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, computer routers, tele- vision sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Line 1 + Line 2 Connect the black line cord to jack labeled LINE 1/L1+L2. Plug base power cord transformer into ele
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91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 7 Getting Started Telephone base installation (separate line jacks) If you have separate wall jacks for each line, install the base as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, com- puter routers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Line 1 Line 2 Connect black line cord to jack labeled LINE 2. Plug base power cord transfor
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R E K A E P S 91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 8 Getting Started Battery & charger installation Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Follow the steps below: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward. Place the new battery pack in the handset with the positive and negative poles aligned in the battery compartment. 2. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards. 3. Place the handset in its ch
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R E K A E P S 91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 9 Getting Started Belt clip & accessories 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. Rotate and pull to remove. Plug 2.5 mm headset into jack on side of handset (beneath small rubber cap) or base. U
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R E K A E P S 91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 10 Telephone Operation Basic handset operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press LINE 1 or LINE 2. Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to make a call on Line 1 or Line 2, then dial a number. Press OFF/CLEAR to hang up. To preview before dialing, enter digit(s) first, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to dial. Press OFF/CLEAR to make corrections as you enter the telephone number. Hands-free spea
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R E K A E P S 91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 11 Telephone Operation Basic handset operation Hold H During a conversation, select HOLD to place a call on hold. CALL ON HOLD will be displayed for 4 seconds and an H will appear in the upper left corner of the display. Press the VOL HOLD MUTE corresponding key (LINE 1 or LINE 2) to resume the call. NOTE: If the call is not resumed in five minutes the set will ring. The display will show CALL ON HOLD R
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91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 12 Telephone Operation Basic base operation Making and answering calls To answer a call, lift the corded handset, press SPEAK- Mute ERPHONE, or press HEADSET (if a headset is connected). To make a call, lift the corded handset, press SPEAKER- Headset PHONE or press HEADSET, then dial a number. You Speakerphone may choose a line by pressing LINE 1 or LINE 2 before or after you choose your calling method. To preview
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91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 13 Telephone Operation Basic base operation Hold H During a conversation, select HOLD to place a call on hold. CALL ON HOLD will be displayed for 4 seconds and an H will appear in the upper left corner of the display. VOL HOLD MUTE Press the corresponding key (LINE 1 or LINE 2) to resume the call. NOTE: If the call is not resumed in five minutes the set will ring. The dis- play will show CALL ON HOLD RING BACK!. If t
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R E K A E P S 91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 14 Telephone Operation Options while on calls-Handset and Base To adjust volume Press VOLUME button(s) on the handset or the base to adjust listening volume. On the base, each button press RDL MENU CID Line 1 Line 2 raises or lowers the volume by one level. The handset Flash Flash volume button increases the volume. When it is at the loudest level, you will hear a series of beeps and the next press
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R E K A E P S 91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 15 Telephone Operation Options while on calls-Handset and Base Switching between lines During a handset call, if you make or answer a call on another line, the line previously in use will be automati- cally placed on hold. You can press LINE 1 or LINE 2 at RDL MENU CID Line 1 Line 2 any time to switch to the call on the other line, whether Flash Flash you have selected HOLD or not, without dropping eith
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R R E E K K A A E E P P S S 91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 16 Telephone Operation Intercom calls Intercom calls Press the INTERCOM button at a handset or at the base. Scroll down to highlight the desired handset or base, or highlight GLOBAL PAGE to page all. Select OK to page. DID YOU KNOW? Pressing INTERCOM then 0 (for the base), 1-8 (for individual handsets), or the * button (for GLOBAL PAGE) will also make the intercom call. To answer an in
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91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 17 Telephone Operation Conference calls 3-way conference calls You can use both outside lines at the same time to set up a three-way conference call. CONF HOLD MUTE 1 Make or answer a call. 2 Select HOLD. 3 Make a call on the other line. 4 When the call is answered, select CONF. 5 To end the 3-way conference call, select DROP then scroll down to the option you want. DROP HOLD MUTE • To drop line 1, scroll to DROP L
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91-000302-050-000_EP5962Englishmanual_Sep.02,2005.qxd 2/13/1950 7:21 PM Page 18 Telephone Operation Handset settings Ringers At this menu you can change ring volumes, or turn the ringers off. You can also select one of six ring melodies. You will hear an example of each ring volume level and ring type as you scroll through the choices. Settings are selectable for each line. Follow the menu instructions to select the volume and melody you prefer, then select OK or SAVE to confirm. Select MEN
