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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone 11:07 AM Page 2 STOP! See page 7 for easy instructions For customer service or product information, visit our web site at Please also read www.telephones.att.com or call 1-800-222-3111 Enclosed in product package Important Product Information Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile (see page 41) Your telephone can accommodate up to 8 cordless handsets.
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 Parts checklist .......................................4 Before you begin ..................................5 Telephone base installation................6 Battery installation & charging ..........7 Wall mounting ......................................8 Belt clip & optional headset...........
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:08 AM Page 2 Getting Started Quick reference guide Handset Up Left Select Right Down Softkeys NavKey Press center button to display menus. Press NavKey buttons to navigate through menus. Press center button to select menu item highlighted. Press a softkey to select a menu item displayed just above the key. Off/Cancel Phone/Flash Press to begin a call, then dial a number. During a call, press to hang up.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:08 AM Page 3 Getting Started Quick reference guide Base/Speakerphone Swivel antenna fully upright for best results Answering system controls Telephone function keys Telephone function keys (see pages 11-13) REDIAL MENU MEM SOFTKEYS ............Press to select menu item displayed just above the key CLEAR ....................Press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display INTERCOM ............
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.
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 telephone let you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. These features require services provided by your local telephone company. This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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 electronic 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.
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.
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 computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.
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.
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.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:09 AM Page 11 Telephone Operation Basic base operation Answering calls Volume Speakerphone To answer an incoming intercom page or external call, press SPEAKERPHONE. Press SPEAKERPHONE again to hang up. Hold and mute Press HOLD to place a call on hold. Press SPEAKERPHONE to resume the call. Press MUTE to silence the microphone. You will be able to hear, but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE again to resume speaking.
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 Flash Silence ringer Tone Press VOLUME buttons on the handset or the base to adjust listening volume. Each button press raises or lowers volume by one level. 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.
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 1 Intercom Select Intercom Use the NavKeys to select INTERCOM at the handset, or press the INTERCOM button on the base. Press the INTERCOM button at a handset or at the base.
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 1 Pictures Choose category 1 Pictures Images Emotions Clear Wallpaper Press the middle NavKey button to display the menu, use navigation buttons to highlight PICTURES, then press the middle button again to select this option.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:11 AM Page 15 Telephone Operation Select Sounds&Alerts 1 Sounds & Alerts Handset sounds & alerts Note: After selecting any option below, press the middle Navkey button to confirm your choice. 1 Vibrate Options: On/Off 1 Ringer Control 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 where ringing may not be heard.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:12 AM Page 16 Telephone Operation Select Settings 1 Settings Handset 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 1 Set Time Set time Set time Select this menu to set the time displayed on screen. You must enter four digits (09:23).
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:12 AM Page 17 Telephone Operation 8 NEW CALLS REDIAL MENU MEM Base settings Note: After selecting any option below, press the middle Navkey button to confirm your choice. Ringer volume CALLS LOG BASE SETTINGS DISPLAY BASE-ID ^ OK At this menu you can set a default ring volume level (1-6), or turn off the ringer.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:13 AM Page 18 Phonebook 1 Directory Memory capacity 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.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:13 AM Page 19 Phonebook Select Directory New phonebook entries 1 Directory Alice Bob Chris Deborah FIND 1 of 37 To enter a name NEW 1 Directory Enter Name Pat Johnson Press dial pad buttons once for the first letter, twice for the second, three times for the third. Continue for lower-case letters. To enter a number, continue pressing the button until the number appears.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:13 AM Page 20 Phonebook Select Directory Phonebook search 1 Directory You can use the NavKey buttons to browse through the phonebook, or search to find a specific entry. You can press CANCEL at any time to exit the directory.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:13 AM Page 21 Phonebook Select Directory To dial, edit or delete entries 1 Directory To edit a listing When any phonebook entry is displayed, press EDIT to modify the entry. You can change the name, number, distinct ringer setting or picture by following the steps on page 19. 1 Directory Alice Bob Chris Deborah FIND 1 of 37 To dial a number NEW To delete an entry ALICE 555-4321 Ringer: Melody 1 Picture: EDIT Press PHONE (or SPEAKER) to dial the displayed number.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:14 AM Page 22 Handset Calls Log The Calls Log keeps track of calls you’ve made and received, and even lets you check voice messages from your handset. 1 Calls Log Use the NavKey controls to select Calls Log, then make a selection from the list displayed: Review Messages (see next page) Play or delete voice messages.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:14 AM Page 23 Handset Calls Log Select Calls Log Review voice messages 1 Calls Log At this menu you can use your handset to hear your memos, or voice messages callers have left in your base answering system (see pages 35-43). Playback options 1 Calls Log At the Messages screen, use the NavKey to control message playback: Review Messages Review CID Log Clear CID Log Review Redial Clear Redial • Press the LEFT NavKey to repeat the message currently playing.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:14 AM Page 24 Handset Calls Log Select Calls Log To review your call log 1 Calls Log How Caller ID works If you subscribe to Caller ID service, information about each caller will be displayed after the first ring. You can review the log to find out who has called, return the call without dialing, or transfer the caller’s name and number into your phonebook.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:14 AM Page 25 Handset Calls Log Chris Thompson 123-555-6789 11:29 A Oct 20 SAVE 1 of 32 To dial a call log entry DELETE Dialing options Chris Thompson 123-555-6789 11:29 A Oct 20 SAVE 1 of 32 When any Caller ID screen is displayed, press PHONE (or SPEAKER) to dial the number exactly as it appears on the screen.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:14 AM Page 26 Handset Calls Log Select Calls Log To review your redial log 1 Calls Log About the redial memory You can review the redial log to see what numbers you’ve recently called, redial, or copy the number into your phonebook. The handset remembers the last 10 numbers you call. Each time you make a call the oldest entry is deleted to make room for a new one.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:14 AM Page 27 Base Calls Log How Caller ID works If you subscribe to Caller ID service, information about each caller will be displayed after the first ring. 32 NEW CALLS MENU The call log can store up to 50 entries. Calls are displayed in reverse order (most recent first). When the log is full, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for new incoming call information.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:15 AM Page 28 Base Calls Log 32 NEW CALLS MENU To review your call log To review your call log The most recent call is displayed first. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the list as shown at left. CALLS LOG BASE SETTINGS DISPLAY BASE-ID ^ OK To return a call V Chris Thompson 123-555-6789 11:29 A Oct 20 #01 ^ CID Display previous entry V Press SPEAKERPHONE to call the person currently displayed (see page 29 for important dialing options).
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:15 AM Page 29 Base Calls Log Chris Thompson 123-555-6789 11:29 A Oct 20 #01 ^ CID V Chris Thompson 123-555-6789 11:29 A Oct 20 #01 DEL DIAL When any Caller ID screen is displayed, press SPEAKERPHONE to dial the number exactly as it appears on the screen. Dialing options Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code that may not be required for local calls. If the number displayed is not in the correct format, you can change how it is dialed.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 14 11:15 AM Page 30 Answering System Operation Message capacity Message counter Number of messages waiting (or, during playback, message number currently playing) The answering system can record up to 99 messages, depending on how long each message is. Individual messages can be up to 4 minutes long, but total maximum recording time is 25 minutes. Messages will remain available for replay until you delete them.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:15 AM Page 31 Answering System Operation Day and time announcements To set day and time Before playing each message, the answering system announces the day and time the message was received. 1 TIME SET “Friday, 10:07 am, 2003” “To change clock, press Time Set” 2 TIME SET “Friday” 3 The system uses voice prompts to guide you. Each time you press CHANGE, the day, hour, minute or year advances by one.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:15 AM Page 32 Answering System Operation 12 Outgoing announcements Outgoing announcements are the messages callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system. Elapsed recording time (seconds) 1 Press to stop recording MENU To record your outgoing announcement “Change announcement” Press MENU until you hear “Change announcement.” Then press RECORD and begin speaking after you hear “Now recording.” Speak facing the telephone base from about 9 inches away.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:15 AM Page 33 Answering System Operation Announce Only mode A “A” is displayed when Announce Only is activated In Announce Only mode, callers hear an announcement but cannot leave messages. This option is useful, for example, to notify callers that you will be away for an extended period and request that they call back after a certain date.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:15 AM Page 34 Answering System Operation Changing feature options Menu features can be changed to customize how the answering system operates. Press MENU repeatedly to hear each feature. Press CHANGE when you hear the feature you want to modify.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:15 AM Page 35 Answering System Operation Number of messages waiting (or, during playback, message number currently playing) 14 Message playback Press PLAY/STOP to hear messages. The system announces the number of messages, then begins playback. If you have new messages waiting, you will hear only the new messages (oldest first). If there are no new messages, the system will play back all messages (oldest first).
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:16 AM Page 36 Answering System Operation 12 Elapsed recording time (seconds) Press to stop recording Recording and playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages. You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself, or leave a message for someone else if others in your household use the answering system. To record a memo 1 RECORD “Now recording...
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:16 AM Page 37 Answering System Operation Message window displays 12 The message window usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See list below for explanation of other displays in this window. Message window Message window displays 0 No messages waiting. 1-98 Number of messages/memos, or message currently playing (see page 35). 10-99 Current Remote Access Code while setting (see page 34).
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:16 AM Page 38 Answering System Operation 1 Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone phone Remote access 2 When system answers, enter 2digit Remote Access Code (“19” unless you have changed it) 3 Enter remote commands (see list at right) Play messages Press to hear new messages (if none are new, all play back). Hang up to end call and save all undeleted messages Repeat or go back Press to repeat current message.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:16 AM Page 39 Appendix Display screen status icons Handset status icons Phone in use (external call) 1 Parallel set in use (non-system) Phone in use (intercom call); flashes when handset is being paged REDIAL 2:10 PM CID LOG Battery power level (see below); animated display when charging Ringer off Answering system is receiving an incoming call 1 M H Phone in use (external or intercom call); 1-8 = handsets, 0 = base 1 Current handset identification.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:16 AM Page 40 Appendix Alert tones and indicator lights Alert tones “Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep” (5 quick beeps) Handset battery is low. Place handset in base to charge the battery. Confirmation tone (“Happy” tone) Handset registration or programming command successfully completed. Out of Range tone (multiple beeps at 1-second intervals) The handset is out of range. Move closer to the base.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:16 AM Page 41 Appendix Adding new handsets Your telephone can accommodate up to 8 cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (sold separately) at any time. Up to 4 handsets at a time can be used. Before using a new handset, you must register it with the base. During registration, you must enter the 15-digit ID number of the telephone base. To find this number, go to the base, press MENU, scroll down to select DISPLAY BASE ID, then press OK.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:17 AM Page 42 Appendix Charging spare batteries Optional spare batteries (sold separately) can be kept charged in the base, for quick replacement when handset batteries become depleted. In the event of a power failure, the charged batteries in the base will allow you to make and receive calls from the cordless handset for up to 2.5 hours. Spare batteries require at least 20 hours to reach full charge.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:17 AM Page 43 Appendix In case of difficulty If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 800 222–3111. Telephone does not work at all Phone does not ring If you hear noise or interference during a call • Make sure batteries are installed and charged correctly (see page 7). • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:17 AM Page 44 Appendix In case of difficulty If you lose a call after changing channels • You were probably almost out of range. Move closer to the base before changing channels. Before placing another call, set the handset in the base for at least 15 seconds. Incomplete messages • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call after 4 minutes.
ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:17 AM Page 45 Appendix Technical specifications RF Frequency Band (Handset to Base) 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz RF Frequency Band (Base to Handset) 5725 MHz — 5850 MHz Channels 95 Channel Spacing 864 KHz Sensitivity -93 dBm Base Unit Voltage (AC Voltage, 60Hz) 96 — 127 Vrms Base Unit Voltage (AC Adapter Output) 7 Vdc @1A Handset Voltage 2.
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ATT-5860CIB-d2.qxd 1/3/2004 11:17 AM Page 49 Remote access wallet card Your package includes a handy wallet card to help you remember access commands you can use to control your answering system from any touch-tone telephone. If you misplace this card, just clip and save the card below. Cut along dotted line Call your phone number, then enter your 2-digit access code (preset to 19). Action Remote Command #1 #2 #4 #6 #5 Fold here Voice help menu ...................... Play messages ................
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