Att 5870 User Manual

5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone 5870 with Talking Caller ID/Call WaitingPlease also readPart 1 — Important Product InformationUser’s Manual Part 2© 2003 Ad

INSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONSpare Battery/Power Failure BackupYou can buy a spare handset battery (AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077, soldseparately) and

8Belt ClipYou may choose to use the optional belt clip with your handset.HeadsetYou can use this telephonehands-free when you installany industry stan

FEATURE SETUP – HANDSETFEATURE SETUP – HANDSET9Feature Setup MenuPress the softkey under to enter the FeatureSetup menu. Use or to choosefeatures,

10Clock ModeYou can choose to display the time when the phone is idle, or you can turn this feature off. The defaultsetting is ON.1Press .2Press unti

FEATURE SETUP – HANDSETFEATURE SETUP – HANDSET11Sound SelectThis telephone uses the latest acoustic receiver design,providing you with four different

Ringer VolumeAdjust the volume of the handset ringer. Setting thevolume so that no bars show on the graph turns the ringeroff.1Press , then until th

FEATURE SETUP – HANDSETFEATURE SETUP – HANDSET13Ringer MelodyThe Ringer Melody sets which ringer you hear when youhave an outside call. The Ringer Mel

14Vibrate ControlWhen this feature is on, the handset vibrates when youhave an incoming call. The default setting is OFF.1Press , then until the scr

FEATURE SETUP – HANDSETFEATURE SETUP – HANDSET15Low Batt ToneYou can set the handset to sound a tone when batterypower is low, or you can turn the ton

16Range ToneYou can set the handset to sound a tone when you areapproaching the range limit, or you can turn this tone off.The default setting is ON.1

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FEATURE SETUP – HANDSETFEATURE SETUP – HANDSET17Keypad ToneWhen this feature is on, each key press makes a sound.The default setting is ON.1Press , t

Set ContrastYo u can adjust the screen contrast for easy viewing.1Press , then until the screenhighlights HANDSET SETTINGS.2Press , then until the

FEATURE SETUP – HANDSETFEATURE SETUP – HANDSET19Language SettingYou can set each registered handset so the displayappears in English, Spanish or Frenc

20RingerVolume1Make sure the base is not in use.2Pressing and holding , then press VOL+ or VOL - to adjust the ringer volume. Eachtime you press + o

FEATURE SETUP – BASEFEATURE SETUP – BASE21Ringer Melody1Make sure the base is off.2Press ***. You will hear a tone and the IN USE light will flash.3Pr

22Dial Mode (Tone/Pulse)1Make sure the base is off.2Press ***. Yo u will hear a tone and the IN USE light will flash.3Press 0. If the IN USE light go

TELEPHONE OPERATIONTELEPHONE OPERATION23

24VolumeHandsetYou can adjust the volume of what you hear through thehandset during a conversation by pressing + or - onthe right side of the handset.

TELEPHONE OPERATIONTELEPHONE OPERATION25MMMSSSHandset SpeakerphoneWhen the handset speakerphone is activated, you can use the phone hands-free. Stand

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CONTENTSBEFORE YOU BEGIN ... 1Parts List... 1About Caller Identification (Caller ID) ...

TELEPHONE OPERATIONTELEPHONE OPERATION27Flash/Call WaitingIf you subscribe to Call Waiting service with your localtelephone service provider, you can

28MuteHandset1 During a telephone conversation, mute thehandset microphone by pressing . Theother party will be unable to hear anything onyour end. T

TELEPHONE OPERATIONTELEPHONE OPERATION29HoldHandsetNOTE: When a call is on hold, the screen displaysCALL ON HOLD. If the clock feature is on, thismes

30Temporary Tone DialingIf you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can changefrom dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call.1Make the call, an

TELEPHONE OPERATIONTELEPHONE OPERATION31DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGESSCREEN DISPLAYS: WHEN:INCOMING OUTSIDE CALL You have an incoming phone call (withoutCal

HANDSET ICONSTHIS ICON: INDICATESLine In Use indicatorOn steady with no number next to it when anotherphone on this line is in use.On steady with one

TELEPHONE OPERATIONTELEPHONE OPERATION33BASE LIGHTSLIGHT STATUS: INDICATES:IN USE on Base or handset is on a call.IN USE flashing Extension is in use.

34Intercom CallsIf you have more than one handset (AT&T 5800,purchased separately) registered with your 5870 base,you can make intercom calls betw

INTERCOM OPERATIONINTERCOM OPERATION35Answering IntercomAt handset, press P.At base, automatically answered.End IntercomAt handset, press O.At base, p

36Blind Call TransferIf you have installed additional AT&T 5800 handsets(purchased separately) with your 5870 telephone, you cantransfer a call fr

BEFORE YOU BEGINBEFORE YOU BEGINParts ListYour box should include:1BEFORE YOU BEGIN

INTERCOM OPERATIONINTERCOM OPERATION37Conference CallingFrom the Handset1 If one handset is already on a call, you canconnect a second handset to the

38PHONE BOOKThis telephone can store up to 50 telephone numbersand names. Each number can be up to 32 digits long andeach name can be up to 16 charact

PHONE BOOKPHONE BOOKKeypad CharactersDial PressesKey 1234567891 &’,.12 ABCa bc23 DE F d e f 34 GH I g hi45 JKLj kl56 MNOm n o 67 PQR S p q r s 78

40Dial a Number in Phone Book1Press . The screen displays2Press or to scroll throughmemory in alphabetical order— OR —Enter the first letter of a nam

PHONE BOOKPHONE BOOK41Edit a Number/Name in Phone Book1Press . The screen displays2Press or to scroll throughmemory in alphabetical order— OR —Enter

42Delete a Number/Name in Phone Book1Press . The screen displays2Press or to scroll throughmemory in alphabetical order— OR —Enter the first letter o

CALLER ID OPERATIONCALLER ID OPERATION43If you subscribe to Caller ID service with your local phone service provider,this phone stores all incoming ca

44Setup Talking Caller IDWhen you set up this feature, the base can announce thename or telephone number of up to 50 callers whosenames/numbers are st

CALLER ID OPERATIONCALLER ID OPERATION45LLLLL LLLLLLLLLLRecord a New Talking Caller IDAnnouncement1Follow the directions on page 38 to “Store aNumber

CALLER ID OPERATIONCALLER ID OPERATION46Edit Talking Caller ID Announcement1Press , then press until thescreen highlights VOICE ANNOUNCE.2Press , t

About Caller Identification (Caller ID)This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works withservice from your local phone service pro

CALLER ID OPERATIONCALLER ID OPERATION47Review,Play,Erase Talking Caller IDAnnouncements1Follow Steps 1–4 under “Edit Talking Caller IDAnnouncement” o

CALLER ID OPERATIONCALLER ID OPERATION48Review Calls Log1Press , then press . The screendisplays the most recent call in the calls log.2Press or to sc

CALLER ID OPERATIONCALLER ID OPERATION49Display DialWhile you are reviewing the calls log, you can dial anumber displayed on the screen.You can change

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONAudible IndicatorsThis system gives you voice prompts for featureoperations and voice confirmations when you press abutton o

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION51About MailboxesThis answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch tonephone

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION52Record Your AnnouncementNOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes todifferent people, be

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION53Answering System FeatureSetupYou can set up one feature at a time, or youcan set up a feature an

54ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONFeature summary Default settings indicated by *.SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: DESCRIPTION/DIRECTIONS:“Change remote access code

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION55Listen to,Save & Delete MessagesThe system automatically saves your messages untilyou delete

56Adjust Playback VolumePress VOL + or VOL - to adjust the base speakervolume while playing back messages.Call Screening/Intercept1 Make sure the answ

INSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONTab le/Desktop InstallationNOTE: Install this telephone away from electronic equipment, such aspersonal computers, television

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION57Record a MemoYou can record a memo up to four minutes long tostore as an incoming message.1Press

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION58MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAYWINDOW DISPLAYS: WHEN:0No messages in any mailbox1– 99Total number of mes

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION59Connect with the Answering SystemYou can access many features of this system remotely from a tou

BATTERIESBATTERIESBattery LifeA fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about eight hours,or standby time of five days.NOTE: Ta lk tim

BATTERIESBATTERIESSpare Battery/Power Failure BackupYou can buy a spare handset battery (AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077, soldseparately) and keep i

BATTERIESBATTERIESReplace the Handset Battery Pack1 Install the handset battery.Use only AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077.2 Charge the handset batter

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTYIN CASE OF DIFFICULTY64If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below.For Customer Service, visit our web

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTYIN CASE OF DIFFICULTYPHONEPROBLEM SOLUTIONTo r e-initialize the 1 Disconnect the power to the base.handset and base:2 Remove s

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTYIN CASE OF DIFFICULTYPHONEPROBLEM SOLUTIONIf the phone does not • Make sure the ringer is on (see “Ringer ring when you receiveV

INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION3Install the handset battery.Use only AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077.4 Charge the handset battery.•Place the handset in the

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTYIN CASE OF DIFFICULTY67CALLER IDProblem SolutionIf the caller’s name or • Make sure you subscribe to Caller IDphone number is no

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION68ANSWERING SYSTEMPROBLEM SOLUTIONIf messages are • If a caller leaves a very long message,incomp

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTYIN CASE OF DIFFICULTY69ANSWERING SYSTEMProblem SolutionIf CL appears in the You need to reset the clock. The Message Window: ans

DEFAULT SETTINGSDEFAULT SETTINGS70DEFAULT SETTINGSFUNCTION: DEFAULT SETTING:Dial Method ToneHandset Volume 2Ringer Volume 3Ringer Melody 1Keypad Tone

DEFAULT SETTINGSDEFAULT SETTINGS71TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSRF Frequency Band 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz(Handset to base)RF Frequency Band 5725 MHz – 5850 MH

INDEXINDEX72## 21, 22** 22, 23A42 BBase 1, 23, 28, 35, 36 Base lights 33Base Ringer 21Base unit. See BaseBASS BOOST 11battery 32 Beeps 33Belt Clip 8CC

73INDEXINDEXIIdle Screen 9IN USE light 22, 34, 3536Interference 65 KKEYPAD TONE 17Llanguage 19long tone 53low batt tone 15low battery 31, 61LOW BATTER

INDEXINDEX74S9, 38, 41SET TIME 9sound quality settings 1111Spanish 19Spare Battery 7, 61Speaker 24K 23, 25, 26, 35, 36, 40, 49Speakerphone 11, 25stand

INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION5About Handset Registration1 The cordless handset that came with your system is automaticallyregistered as Handset 1.There

Wall Installation1 Connect the power cord andtelephone line cord to the undersideof the base,as shown (figure a).2Position the mounting bracket asshow