User Manual 5.
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.
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 combined service).
You must charge the battery and register the handset before use. STOP! See page 4-6 for easy instructions. 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 & charging..............
Before you begin The cordless telephone handset operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This handset and the telephone base unit can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base unit and the handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office. press PHONE to answer the call. If you move out of range during a telephone conversation, you might hear noise or interference from the cordless handset.
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 V CID Press to display menu, or to select a highlighted item from menu or save an entry. Press to scroll down while in menus. Press to display Caller ID information.
Quick reference guide Feature menu > shows highlighted item >DIRECTORY CALL LOG Feature menu DIRECTORY CALL LOG RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE KEY TONE LANGUAGE CLR VOICE MAIL DIAL TYPE V ^ Press or to scroll through menu items. Press SELECT to select or modify a highlighted item. Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, return to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. Menu NOTE: If you are unable to find your manual for your main telephone, you may read and/or download the manual at www.telephones.att.
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 conditions, standby time is approximately four days.
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.
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 Handset 4 • The handset will show HS X REGISTERED and beep once if registration was successful. NOTE: If the registration is not successful the display will show NOT REGISTERED.
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 number of your registered handsets, you must first de-register all the handsets, and then re-register all handsets.
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).
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.
Important Safety Instructions • If this product has a three-prong (grounding) plug or a polarized 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.
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.
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.
FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.
FCC Part 68 and ACTA You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone 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 functioning 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 compatible.
FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements 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 communications.
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.
Limited Warranty If AAT repairs or replaces a materially defective product under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement products for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year limited warranty, whichever is longer.
Limited Warranty 5 How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1800-222-3111 (In Canada, please dial 1-866-288-4268) for instructions regarding where to return the product. Before calling for service, please check the user’s manual. A check of the product controls and features may save you a service call.
Limited Warranty you and AAT. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product. AAT provides no other warranties for this product. The warranty exclusively describes all of AAT’s responsibilities regarding the product. There are no other express warranties. No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification.
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