AT&T E5902B - Manual

2 Getting started Fea��u��e menu Feature menu DIRECTORY ..................................................................26 CALL LOG .....................................................................33 SETTINGS ......................................................................17 SOUNDS ........

3 Getting started Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service.Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: Battery compartment cover Charger for cordless handset TONE DELETE PAUSE MUTE REDIAL Cordless...

4 Getting started Battery installation & charging After battery installation, the battery may have enough charge to allow for some calls. For best performance, place the handset in the charger or telephone base and allow it to charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by r...

5 Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. Snap belt clip into notches on both sides of handset. To release belt clip, pull and unlock one flap from the notch first before detach- ing the whole belt clip from handset. For hands-free telephone conv...

6 Getting started Adding and registering handsets Before using a new E598-2 handset, you must register it with your E5901/E5902B/E5903B/E5911/E5912B/E5913B/E5914B/E5921/E5922B/E5923B/E5924B/E6001/E6002B/E6012B/E6013B/E3813B or E6014B telephone base (purchased separately). The E5901/E5902B/E5903B/E59...

8 Getting started Replacing a handset You may need to de-register your handsets if: You have the maximum number of registered handsets (four) and you need to replace a handset. - OR - You wish to change the designated handset number of your reg- istered handsets.You must first de-register ALL the ha...

9 Telephone operation Basic operation Making an� answe��ing calls To answer an incoming call, press PHONE �FLASH or SPEAKER , or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #). To make a call, press PHONE �FLASH or SPEAKER , then dial a number. Press OFF �CLEAR to hang up. On-�ook �ialing To predial (preview number...

11 Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume con����ol Press VOLUME keys on the side of the handset to adjust listening volume. Each button press increases or decreases the volume by one level.When you change the volume level, the new setting is saved. NOTES: 1. All volume settings, (normal ...

14 Telephone operation TONE DELETE PAUSE MUTE REDIAL TONE DELETE PAUSE MUTE REDIAL INTERCOM TO: INTERCOM Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between handsets.1. Press INT . The screen of the originating handset will show INTERCOM TO . 2. Enter the handset number of the des- tination ...

15 Telephone operation Intercom Han�ling incoming calls The telephone will beep if you receive an outside call during an intercom conversa-tion. You can either:• Press PHONE �FLASH to end the inter- com call and answer the incoming call. - OR - • Press INT or OFF �CLEAR to discon- nect the intercom ...

16 Telephone operation TRANSFER TO NOTES 1. Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the transfer and return to the external call by pressing OFF� CLEAR , PHONE� FLASH , or INT . 2. If the destination hand- set does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, or if the other handset...

17 Telephone operation Settings In the SETTINGS menu, you can change the language, dial type, and clock setting. You can also clear the voice mail indica-tion. 1. Press MENU� SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. 2. Press to highlight SETTINGS , then press MENU �SELECT to enter the SETTINGS...

21 Telephone operation Sounds In the SOUNDS menu, you can choose one of ten ringer melodies, and turn the key tone on or off. NOTE: Press OFF�CLEAR to cancel an opera- tion, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. Press and hold OFF�CLEAR to return to the idle mode. Ringe�� melo�y To...

23 Telephone operation Display In the DISPLAY menu, you can select an image to be displayed as wallpaper. You can also adjust the contrast to one of five levels to suit different lighting conditions. NOTE: Press OFF�CLEAR to cancel an opera- tion, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu displ...

25 Telephone operation Ringer volume In this menu, you can set the ringer volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off (0). When the ringer is turned off, the will appear on the handset screen. NOTE: Press OFF�CLEAR to cancel an opera- tion, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. Pres...

26 Directory Directory S�a��e� �i��ec��o��y The directory is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the directory at any one handset will be reflected in all. NOTE: When one handset is offhook and another handset is in idle mode, both hand sets can view caller I...

27 Directory New directory entries To c��ea��e an� s��o��e a new �i��ec��o��y en����y 1. Press MENU� SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. 2. Press MENU �SELECT again to enter the DIRECTORY menu. 3. Press to highlight STORE . 4. Press MENU� SELECT . 5. Enter the telephone number when prompt...

28 Directory DialKey Characters by number of key presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 # # , . - & ‘ ? ! / ( ) @ 1 1 A B C 2 a b c 3 d e f 4 g h i 5 j k l 6 m n o S 7 p q 8 t u v Z 9 w x r y s z D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R T U V W space X Y 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 New directory entries 6. P r e s s M E N U � ...

29 Directory Directory search To b��owse �����oug� ���e �i��ec��o��y 1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first listing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY will be displayed if there are no directory entries. 2. Press or to browse through the directory. Entries will be displayed alphabetically by ...

31 Directory To dial, delete or change entries To dial, delete or change a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be dis-played on the handset. Use directory search (pages 29-30) to display an entry. To �ial a �isplaye� numbe�� When a directory entry is displayed, press PHONE �FLASH or SP...

33 Caller ID operation Caller ID In�o��ma��ion abou�� calle�� ID wi��� call wai��ing 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 answering the phone, even whe...

34 Caller ID operation Caller ID S�a��e� calle�� ID log The caller ID log is stored in the tele- phone base, and is shared by all hand- sets. Changes made at any one handset will be reflected in all. NOTE: When one handset is offhook and another handset is in idle mode, both hand sets can view calle...

Caller ID operation 35 Caller ID operation Caller ID Memo��y ma��c� Names of callers will be displayed only if the information is provided by your local telephone company. If the incoming telephone number exactly matches a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen will ...

36 Caller ID operation Caller ID Misse� calls When a handset is in idle mode and has calls that have not been reviewed, its screen will show XX MISSED CALLS . A n y e n t r i e s w h i c h h a v e n o t b e e n reviewed will be counted as MISSED CALLS when the phone is idle. Each time a call log ent...

Caller ID operation 37 Caller ID operation To review the call log To ��eview ���e call log Press CID to review the call log. The call log displays the caller ID entries in reverse chronological order. The most recent call is displayed first. Use or to scroll through the list as shown at left. To ��e...

Caller ID operation Appendix 39 Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Sc��een icons & ale���� ��ones Sc��een icons The handset is in use. The handset speakerphone is in use.The handset headset phone is in use. Microphone is muted. There are new voice mail messages.Ringer off.Battery chargin...

40 Appendix Handset display screen messages TONE DELETE PAUSE MUTE REDIAL Sc��een �isplay messages PHONE The handset is in use. ENDED You have just ended a call. CALL LOGEMPTY You are accessing an empty call log. DIRECTORY EMPTY You are accessing an empty directory. LIST FULL Trying to save to a ful...

42 Appendix My phone doesn’t work at all • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. • Make sure that the battery pack connector is securely plugged into the cordless handset. • Make sure the telephone line cord is securely and firmly plugged into the telephone base and the tel- ephone wall j...

Appendix 43 Troubleshooting I cannot dial out • First try all the suggestions above. • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless handset may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone. This is normal. Wait an extra second before dialing. • Make sure you...

Appendix 45 Troubleshooting I get noise, static, or weak signal even when I’m near the tel- ephone base • Other cordless phones and 802.11 wireless routers that are used for home computer networks both use internal radios to communicate. The radios may inter- fere with one another. You can improve t...

Appendix 49 The charge light is off • Clean the cordless handset and telephone base charging contacts each month using a pencil eraser or cloth. • Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and securely. • Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for 15 sec- onds, then plug it back ...

50 Appendix 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 precau- tions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock. Sa�e��y in�o��ma��ion ...

52 Appendix Important safety instructions • Rec�a��geable ba����e��ies: This product contains either nickel- cadmium or nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The ...

Appendix 53 Important safety instructions P��ecau��ions �o�� use��s o� implan��e� ca���iac pacemake��s Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to 900 MHz digital cordless telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an inde- Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an inde- pendent research entity...

54 Appendix 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 fo...

Appendix 55 FCC Part 68 and ACTA If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified...

56 Appendix 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 require-ments are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a reside...

Appendix 57 Limited warranty Limited warrantyThe AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replace-ment or warranty service, and all questions about this prod-uct should be directed to: In the United States of America visit visit www.telephones.att.com or call 1(800) 222-3111. In Canada dia...

58 Appendix Limited warranty 3. How long is the limited warranty period? The limited warranty period for the PRODUCT extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If the manufacturer repairs or replaces a materially defective PRODUCT under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warra...

Appendix 59 Limited warranty · Charges for installation or setup, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit. 5. How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1 (800) 222-3111; in Canada, please dial 1 (...

Appendix 61 Technical specifications RF ���equency ban� (�an�se�� ��o base) 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz RF ���equency ban� (base ��o �an�se��) 5725 MH z — 5850 MHz C�annels 95 Ope��a��ing ��em- pe��a��u��e 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C Telep�one base vol��age (AC vol��age, 6�Hz) 96 — 130 Vrms Han�se�� vol��age ...

62 Appendix Index A AC adapter, 4Adding new handsets, 6-7Alert tones, 39Answering calls, 9 Auto off, 9 B Battery charging, 4Battery installation, 4Belt clip, 5 C Call waiting, 11Call transfer, 16Caller ID, 33 add entries to phone directory, 38 delete entries, 38 dial entries, 38 D Delete call log en...