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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:06 AM Page 1
User Manual (Part 2)
5.8 GHz Cordless
Telephone/Answering
System E5860
with Caller ID & Call Waiting
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:07 AM Page 2 You must install and See page 7 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 can accommodate up to 8 cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (sold sepa
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:07 AM Page 1 User Manual (Part 2) 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5860 Table of contents Getting Started Base Calls Log Quick reference guide ........................2 To review Caller ID log ...................28 Parts checklist.......................................4 To dial a Caller ID entry..................29 Before you begin ..................................5 Answering System Operation Telephone base installation................6 Answering sy
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:08 AM Page 2 Getting Started Quick reference guide Up Select Handset Left Right Down NavKey Softkeys Press center button to display menus. Press a softkey to select a menu item Press NavKey buttons to navigate displayed just above the key. through menus. Press center button to select menu item highlighted. Phone/Flash Off/Cancel Press to begin a call, then dial a number. During a call, press to hang up. While using menus, press to cancel an During a call, pres
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:08 AM Page 3 Getting Started Quick reference guide Swivel antenna fully Base/Speakerphone upright for best results Answering Telephone system function keys controls Telephone function keys (see pages 11-13) SOFTKEYS ............Press to select menu item displayed just above the key REDIAL MENU MEM CLEAR ....................Press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display INTERCOM ............Press to transfer a call or initia
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:08 AM 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: Wall mount bracket Telephone base Power Long telephone line cord adapter Telephone handset Short telephone line cord Batteries Belt clip Battery compartment cover 4
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:08 AM 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 can communicate over only a certain
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:08 AM Page 6 Getting Started Telephone base installation Install the speakerphone base as shown below. Choose a location away from electron- ic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. NOTE: Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222–3111. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug power cord Plug long
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:09 AM Page 7 Getting Started Battery installation & charging After installation, place the handset in the base and allow batteries to charge for 12 hours before use. You can keep batteries charged by returning the handset to the base after each use. When battery power is fully depleted, a full recharge takes about 8 hours. 1 LOW BATTERY REDIAL 2:10 PM CID LOG Low battery indicator Return handset to base to recharge when this symbol flashes. (Handset will beep wh
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:09 AM Page 8 Getting Started Wall mounting The speakerphone base can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment, such as personal comput- ers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Connect cords as shown, then press Clip wall-mount bracket and slide down firmly so base is held securely into notches on securely on outlet mounting pegs underside of base
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:09 AM Page 9 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. Rotate and pull to remove. Plug 2.5 mm headset into jack on side of handset (beneath small rubber cap) 9
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:09 AM Page 10 Telephone Operation Basic handset operation Making and answering calls To answer a call, press PHONE or any dial pad key. To make a call, press PHONE, then dial a number. Press OFF to hang up. To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first, then press PHONE to dial. Press the left NavKey to make corrections as you are entering numbers. Press PAUSE to add a 3-second dialing pause. Hands-free speakerphone calls To answer an incoming call, pre
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:09 AM Page 11 Telephone Operation Basic base operation Answering calls To answer an incoming intercom page or external call, Volume press SPEAKERPHONE. Press SPEAKERPHONE again to hang up. Speakerphone Hold and mute Press HOLD to place a call on hold. Press SPEAKER- PHONE to resume the call. Press MUTE to silence the microphone. You will be able CALL ON to hear, but your caller will not be able to hear you HOLD until you press MUTE again to resume speaking. XFE
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:09 AM Page 12 Telephone Operation Options while on calls To adjust volume or sound quality Volume Press VOLUME buttons on the handset or the base to adjust listening volume. Each button press raises or lowers volume by one level. Flash Silence ringer During a handset call you can press SOUND SELECT to change sound quality. You can choose Natural Audio, Bass Boost, Mid Boost or Treble Boost. Each button press changes to the next tone type. Tone Sound quality Call
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:10 AM Page 13 Telephone Operation Intercom calls Intercom calls The intercom allows conversation between the handset and base, or between handsets if you have registered additional handsets for use with your system. Display menu Use the NavKeys to select INTERCOM at the handset, 1 Intercom or press the INTERCOM button on the base. Press the INTERCOM button at a handset or at the base. Scroll down to select a station, or select GLOBAL PAGE to page all stations.
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:10 AM Page 14 Telephone Operation Display menu Handset screen images 1 Intercom This feature allows you to select an image or design as “wallpaper” to be displayed in the background of your handset display screen. Select Pictures Press the middle NavKey button to display the menu, 1 Pictures use navigation buttons to highlight PICTURES, then press the middle button again to select this option. Choose a category (Images or Emotions), then use the NavKey buttons t
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:11 AM Page 15 Telephone Operation Select Sounds&Alerts Handset sounds & alerts 1 Sounds & Alerts Note: After selecting any option below, press the middle Navkey button to confirm your choice. 1 Vibrate Vibrate (silent call alerting) When on, the phone vibrates to signal an incoming call or intercom page. This can be useful in situations where ring tones are undesirable, or in noisy environments Options: On/Off where ringing may not be heard. Changing the Vibrat
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:12 AM Page 16 Telephone Operation Select Settings Handset settings 1 Settings Note: After selecting any option below, press the middle Navkey button to confirm your choice. 1 Clock On/Off Clock On/Off At this menu you can choose to turn the handset time display on or off. Turn clock display on/off Set time 1 Set Time Select this menu to set the time displayed on screen. You must enter four digits (09:23). Using the NavKey, press the DOWN button, then use LEFT/R
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:12 AM Page 17 Telephone Operation 8 NEW CALLS Base settings REDIAL MENU MEM Note: After selecting any option below, press the middle Navkey button to confirm your choice. Ringer volume CALLS LOG At this menu you can set a default ring volume level BASE SETTINGS DISPLAY BASE-ID (1-6), or turn off the ringer. OK ^ V Ringer melody This feature allows you to customize the incoming call RINGER VOLUME RINGER MELODY alerter. The menu includes options for 8 ringing st
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:13 AM Page 18 Phonebook Memory capacity 1 Directory The handset phonebook can store up to 50 entries. Each entry can contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to 16 letters long. If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your local telephone company, you can select a picture to be displayed with each phonebook entry. You can also select a distinctive ringing type for each entry, so you know who is calling. A convenient search feature can help you find a
