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User Manual
5.8 GHz Expansion
Handset E597-1
For use with AT&T model
E5917/E5926/E5927B/
E5937B/E5938B/E5939B/
E5947B
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Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this telephone system, please read Important Safety Instructions on pages 9 to 12 of this manual. NEED HELP? Our representatives are here to help you with any questions concerning the operation of this product, available accessories, or any other related issues. Call Toll Free 1 (800) 222-3111 In Canada, Call 1 (866)288-4268 or visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com Model No.: E597-1 Product Name: 5.8GHz
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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. You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your telephone service provider if: • You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting, but as separate services (you may need comb
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You must charge the See page 4-6 battery and register the STOP! foreasy instructions. handset before use. For customer service or product information, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com or call 1-800-222-3111. In Canada, call 1-866-288-4268. Table of contents Before you begin ............................................ 1 Parts checklist ................................................. 1 Quick reference guide................................... 2 Battery installation & cha
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Before you begin The cordless telephone handset press PHONE to answer the call. operates with the maximum If you move out of range dur- power allowed by the Federal ing a telephone conversation, Communications Commission you might hear noise or interfer- (FCC). This handset and the tele- ence from the cordless handset. phone base unit can communicate To improve reception, move clos- over only a certain distance — er to the telephone base unit. which can vary with the locations If you mo
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Quick reference guide For complete instructions, please refer to the manual provided with your E5917, E5926, E5927B, E5937B, E5938B, E5939B or E5947B telephone. If you are unable to find your manual, you may read and/or download the manual at www.telephones.att.com. Handset SELECT/MENU VCID Press to display menu, or to Press to scroll down while in select a highlighted item from menus. Press to display Caller ID menu or save an entry. information. While entering names or numbers, press
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Quick reference guide Feature menu > shows highlighted item Feature menu Press V or ^ to scroll >DIRECTORY DIRECTORY CALL LOG through menu items. CALL LOG RINGER VOLUME Press SELECT to select or modify a highlighted item. RINGER TONE KEY TONE Press OFF/CLEAR to LANGUAGE cancel an operation, return CLR VOICE MAIL to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. DIAL TYPE Menu NOTE: If you are unable to find your manual for your main telephone, you may read and/or download the manual at ww
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Battery installation & charging After battery installation, place the handset in the charger and allow it to charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the charger after each use. When the battery is fully depleted, a recharge takes about 12 hours. The average talk time on a fully charged battery is about eight hours depending on environmental condi- tions, standby time is approximately four days. Place the battery Press in and downward on
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Registration Before using a new E597-1 handset, you must register it with the E5917/ E5926/E5927B/E5937B/E5938B/E5939B/E5947B base. The handset provided with your E5926/E5917 is automatically registered as Handset 1. Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered (Handset 2, Handset 3, or Handset 4). You can register a maximum of 4 handsets. The E5927B/E5938B has 2 handsets automatically registered as Handset 1 and 2. You can register two additional handset
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Registration • Press and hold HANDSET LOCATOR on the main telephone base until the IN USE light comes on (about 4 seconds), then release the button. • The handset will show PLEASE WAIT... for a while. Handset 1 Handset 2 Handset 3 • The handset will show HS X REGISTERED and beep once if reg- istration was successful.
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Replacing a handset on a full system 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 num- ber of your registered handsets, you must first de-register all the hand- sets, and then re-register all handsets. To de-register all handsets (E5917/E5926/E5927B/E5937B/ E5938B/E5939B/E5947B) • Press and hold HANDSET LOCATOR on the main telephone base until the IN USE light starts to turn on then flash (about 10 se
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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. Rotate and pull to remove. Plug 2.5 mm headset into jack on side of handset (beneath small rubber cap). 8
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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 • Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings on the product. • Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning. •
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Important Safety Instructions • If this product has a three-prong (grounding) plug or a polar- ized plug with one wide prong, it may not fit in non-polarized outlets. Do not defeat the purpose of these plugs. If they do not fit in your outlet, the outlet should be replaced by an electrician. CAUTION: Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, call 1-800-222–3111. In Canada, call 1-866-288-4268. Especially About Cordless Telephones • Privacy: The same fea
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Important Safety Instructions conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger. • Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries: Must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not dispose of them in household garbage. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury. ™ The RBRC Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an ind
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Important Safety Instructions Pacemaker Patients • Should keep wireless phones at least six inches from the pacemaker. • Should NOT place wireless phones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON. • Should use the wireless phone at the ear opposite the pacemaker. WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless phones. Especially About Telephones Answering Systems Two-Way Recording: This unit does no
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FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with tech- nical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equip- ment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to your local tele- phone company upon request. The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must
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FCC Part 68 and ACTA You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the tele- phone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper func- tioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned. If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid co
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FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the require- ments for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commun
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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 pur- chase (“CONSUMER” or “YOU”) that the product and all
