Att 5840 User Manual

5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone Answering System 5840 with Caller ID/Call WaitingPlease also readPart 1 — Important Product InformationUSER’S MANUAL Part 2

7Belt ClipYou can remove the belt clip from the handset.HeadsetYou can use this telephonehands-free when you installany industry standard 2.5mm headse

8Feature Setup MenuPress the softkey under to enter the FeatureSetup menu. Use or to choosefeatures, then select to save your choice.•NOTE: If you

9Clock ModeYou can choose to display the time when the phone is idle at the handset, or you can turn this feature off.The default setting is ON.1 Pres

10Sound SelectThis telephone uses the latest acoustic receiver design,providing you with four different sound quality settings.During a call, you can

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

12Ringer MelodyThe Ringer Melody sets which ringer you hear whenyou have an outside call. The Ringer Melody defaultsetting is #01; there are eight Rin

13Vibrate ControlWhen this feature is on, the handset vibrates when youhave an incoming call. The default setting is OFF.1 Press , then until the sc

14Low Batt ToneYou can set the handset to sound a tone when batterypower is low, or you can turn the tone off. Defaultsetting is ON.1 Press , then u

15Range ToneYou can set the handset to sound a tone when you areapproaching the range limit, or you can turn this toneoff. The default setting is ON.1

16Keypad ToneWhen this feature is on, each key press makes a sound.The default setting is ON.1 Press , then until the screenhighlights HANDSET SETTI

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

18Language SettingYou can set each registered handset so the displayappears in English, Spanish or French. The defaultsetting is ENGLISH.1 Press , th

19Ringer VolumeSetting the volume so that no bars show on the graphturns the ringer off.1 Press . Use to highlight BASESETTINGS, then press .2 Highli

20Ringer Melody1 Press . Use to highlight BASESETTINGS, then press .2 Highlight RINGER MELODY, then press .3 Press or to scroll througheight melod

21Dial Mode (Tone/Pulse)This phone comes set for touch tone dialing. If youhave dial pulse (rotary) service, you must set the dialmode to PULSE.1 Pres

22Contrast1 Press . Use to highlight BASESETTINGS, then press .2 Highlight CONTRAST, then press .3 Press or to decrease orincrease screen contrast

23Language1 Press . Use to highlight BASESETTINGS, then press .2 Highlight LANGUAGE then press .3 Press or to highlight desiredlanguage.4 Press t

24Make a CallAt the Handset1 Press P, then dial the number— OR —Dial the number, then press P.2 To end the call, press O or place the handsetin the ba

25VolumeHandsetYou can adjust the volume of what you hear throughthe handset during a conversation by pressing + or -on the right side of the handset.

26jjjjjpppppHandset SpeakerphoneWhen the handset speakerphone is activated, you can use the phone hands-free. Stand the handset ona flat surface (not

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

iiiiiiiiiiiiiii27Base SpeakerphoneYou can use the base speakerphone to answer calls, orto make calls from the Caller ID log.Make a Call1 Press , then

28TELEPHONE OPERATIONTELEPHONE OPERATIONRedialThe last ten phone numbers dialed at the handset are stored in redial memory.1 Press then press or to sc

29Flash/Call WaitingIf you subscribe to Call Waiting service with your localtelephone service provider, you can answer a newincoming call without losi

30TELEPHONE OPERATIONTELEPHONE OPERATIONMuteHandset1 During a telephone conversation, mute thehandset microphone by pressing .The other party will be

31HoldHandset •NOTE: When a call is on hold, the screen displaysCALL ON HOLD. If the clock feature is on, thismessage will be displayed for five secon

32TELEPHONE OPERATIONTELEPHONE OPERATIONTemporary Tone DialingIf you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can changefrom dial pulse to touch tone dia

33DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGESSCREEN DISPLAYS: WHEN:INCOMING OUTSIDE CALL You have an incoming phone call (withoutCaller ID).INTERCOM FROM You have an inco

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

35BASE ICONSTHIS ICON: INDICATESRinger Off indicatoris displayed when the ringer is turned off.Battery indicatorCycles (Low, Medium, and Full) when a

TONES AND WHAT THEY MEANTONE: INDICATES:Three quick beeps Battery charge is lowOne beep Handset registration is complete— OR —A programming command is

5840Base unitParts ListYour box should include:1BEFORE YOU BEGINBEFORE YOU BEGINBEFORE YOU BEGINNiMH battery packPower cordWall mount adapterTelephone

37Intercom CallsIf you have more than one handset (AT&T 5800,purchased separately) registered with your 5840 base,you can make intercom calls betw

38Answering IntercomAt handset, press P.At base, automatically answered.End IntercomAt handset, press O.At base, press K.Answer an Incoming Call While

39Blind Call TransferIf you have installed additional AT&T 5800 handsets(purchased separately) with your 5840 telephone, youcan transfer a call fr

40Conference Calling1 If one handset is already on a call, you canconnect a second handset to the call bypressing P on the second handset — OR —If you

41PHONE BOOKThis telephone can store up to 50 telephone numbersand names. Each number can be up to 32 digits longand each name can be up to 16 charact

Keypad CharactersDial PressesKey 1234567891 &’,.12 ABCabc23 DEFde f 34 GH I g h i 45 JKLjkl56 MNOmno67 PQRSpq r s78 TUV t uv89 WX Y Zw x y z 90 0*

43Dial a Number in Phone Book1 Press . The screen displays2 Press or to scroll throughmemory in alphabetical order— OR —Enter the first letter of a na

44Edit a Number/Name in Phone Book1 Press . The screen displays2 Press or to scroll throughmemory in alphabetical order— OR —Enter the first letter of

45Delete a Number/Name in Phone Book1 Press . The screen displays2 Press or to scroll throughmemory in alphabetical order— OR —Enter the first letter

46If you subscribe to Caller ID service with your local phone serviceprovider, this phone stores all incoming calls (up to 50 at the handset,up to 99

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

47Review Calls Log1 Press , then press . The screendisplays the most recent call in the calls log.2 Press or to scroll through callrecords.Store Recor

48Display DialWhile you are reviewing the calls log, you can dial anumber displayed on the screen. You can change theformat of the number using “Diali

49Remove Call RecordsRemoving a Specific Call Record1 Press , then press .2 Press or to scroll through callrecords until the call you want to delete i

50ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONAudible IndicatorsThis system gives you voice prompts for featureoperations and voice confirmati

51About MailboxesThis answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touchtone phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will

52mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmRecord Your Announcement•NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxesto different people, be sure to tell callers in yourannouncem

53ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONAnswering System Feature SetupYou can set up one feature at a time, or you can set upa feature a

FEATURE SUMMARY Default settings indicated by *.SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: DESCRIPTION/DIRECTIONS:“Change remote access code” Set the remote access code

55ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONListen to, Save & Delete MessagesThe system automatically saves your messages untilyou delet

56ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONAdjust Playback VolumePress VOLUME + or VOLUME - to adjust the basespeaker volume while playing

Table/Desk Installation•NOTE: Install this telephone away from electronic equipment,such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens.Av

57ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONRecord a MemoYou can record a memo up to four minutes long to store asan incoming message.1 Pres

58ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONMESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAYWINDOW DISPLAYS: WHEN:0No messages in any mailbox1– 98Total number of mess

Connect with the Answering SystemYou can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone.1 Dial your telephone number.2 When the

REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDSFUNCTION: COMMAND:Play messages Press #, then enter the appropriate in a mailbox mailbox number(1, 2, or 3). The systemplays ne

Battery LifeA fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about eighthours, or standby time of five days.•NOTE: Talk time and standby time

Spare BatteryYou can buy a spare handset battery (AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077,sold separately) and keep it charged in the base at all times.In t

Replace the Handset Battery Pack1 Install the handset battery.Use only AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077.2 Charge the handset battery.• Place the hand

64If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below.For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.comor call 1 80

PHONEPROBLEM SOLUTIONTo re-initialize the 1 Disconnect the power to the base.handset and base:2 Remove spare battery pack (if installed).3 Remove the

PHONEPROBLEM SOLUTIONIf the phone does not • Make sure the ringer is on.ring when you receive • Make sure the telephone line cord isa call:connected

3 Install the handset battery. Use only AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077.4 Charge the handset battery.• Place the handset in the base.• Charge the b

CALLER IDPROBLEM SOLUTIONIf the caller’s name or • Make sure you subscribe to Caller IDphone number is not service from your local telephone display

68ANSWERING SYSTEMPROBLEM SOLUTIONIf messages are • If a caller leaves a very long message,incomplete: part of it may be lost when the systemdisconne

ANSWERING SYSTEMPROBLEM SOLUTIONIf CL appears in the You need to reset the clock. The answeringmessage window: system clock is not set automatically

DEFAULT SETTINGSFUNCTION: DEFAULT SETTING:Dial Method ToneHandset Volume 2Ringer Volume 3Ringer Melody 1Key Tone ONRemote Access Code 50Clock ONMessag

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSRF Frequency Band 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz(Handset to base)RF Frequency Band 5725 MHz – 5850 MHz(Base to handset)Number of Channe

A45, 49Announce Only 51, 54, 58, 70announcements 51, 55BBase 1, 24, 27, 30, 38, 39, 65, 71Base icons 35Base lights 35Base ringer 19, 20BASE SETTINGS 1

IIdle Screen 8I 37, 39interference 65, 69KKEYPAD TONE 16LLANGUAGE 18, 23long tone 64Low Batt Tone 14low battery 34, 61LOW BATTERY 61M41memos 558Messag

S8, 41, 44, 47SET TIME 8sound quality settings 1010Spanish 18Spare Battery 6, 62Speaker 25, 56K 24, 26–28, 38, 39, 48Speakerphone 10, 26, 27standby ti

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

Spare Battery/Power Failure BackupYou can buy a spare handset battery (AT&T Battery 2401, SKU# 91077,sold separately) and keep it charged in the b