VTech Telecommunications 80-5735-05 Cordless Telephone Handset Transceiver User Manual part 1

VTech Telecommunications Ltd Cordless Telephone Handset Transceiver part 1

User Manual part 1

User’s manual5.8 GHz CordlessTelephone E5804with Caller ID & Call Waiting
Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product.Important! Before using this telephone system, you must read Important safety instructionson pages 36 to 38 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.Visit our web site at www.telephones.att.comModel #: E5804Product name: 5.8GHz cordless telephoneSerial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base)Purchase date: Place of purchase:
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the tele-phone, read and follow these instructions carefully:• Use only replacement battery 2422 (SKU 23402. Part number 80-5074-00-00).• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Like other batteries of this type, it could explode if burned. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit, do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the battery. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm.• Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accor-dance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.• Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and battery charger.Do not disassemble your telephone. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer for servicing to qualified service personnel.For customer service or productinformation, visit our web site atwww.telephones.att.comor call 1 (800) 222-3111.In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268.STOP! See page 7for easy instructions.You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone.
Getting startedQuick reference guide .........................2Parts checklist .........................................4Telephone base installation .............5Battery installation & charging ......7Installation opitions ..............................8Mounting opitions .................................9Belt clip & optional headset .........10Telephone operationSettings ....................................................11Basic operation ....................................13Options while on calls .....................17DirectoryDirectory ..................................................18speed dial ...............................................19New directory entries .......................20Directory search ..................................22To change or dial entries ...............23Caller ID operationCaller ID log ...........................................24To review the call log .......................27Delete call log entries......................28Add entries to the directory .........29AppendixScreen icons, indicator Lights & tones .......................................30Handset display screen messages 31Troubleshooting ...................................32Important safety instructions .......36FCC Part 68 and ACTA .....................39FCC Part 15 ............................................41Limited warranty .................................42Technical specifications ..................45Index ..........................................................461Table of contentsUser’s manual 5.8 GHz CordlessTelephone E5804with caller ID & call waiting
2Getting startedQuick reference guideCordless handsetSPEAKERPress to activate handset speaker-phone. Press again to resume nor-mal handset use (see page 14).CHAN/DELETEWhen the telephone is off the hook, for example, when on a call, pressing the CHAN/DELETE button causes the tel-ephone to scan for a clearer channel when there is static or interference on the line ( see page 17).When the telpehone is in the CID mode, press either it to delete the displayed caller ID entry ( see page 24), or press and hold it to delete all caller ID entries ( page 24). PHONE/FLASHPress to make or answer a call.During a call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated (see page 14).MENU/SELECTPress to display menu.Press to store a programming option.OFF/CLEARDuring a call, press to hang up.While using menus, press to cancel anoperation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. (see pages 12).REDIAL/PAUSEWhile phone is idle, press to display last number called (see page 15).While dialing or entering numbers into your directory, press to insert a four- second dialing pause (see page 21).CIDWhile in menus, press to scoll down.When phone is not in use, press to display call log entries (see page 27). While entering names or numbers, press to delete last character entered.During a call, press CID to decreaselistening volume.DIR While in menus, press to scoll up. When phone is not in use, press to display directory entries (see page 22). While entering names, press to advance the cursor to the next space.During a call, press DIR to increaselistening volume.Feature menuFeature menuDIRECTORY ..........See page 18SPEED DIAL ..........See page 19RINGER ................. See page 12DATE/TIME ............See page 12DIAL MODE ............See page 11CLR VOICE MAIL ...See page 13LANGUAGE ............See page 11shows a highlighted item DIRECTORYMUTEWhile on a call, press to mute micro-phone (see page 17).
3Getting startedQuick reference guideTelephone baseCHARGE/IN USEOn when the cordless handset is properly positioned to charge in the telephone base.On when handset is in use, the answer-ing system is answering an incoming call or you are registering a handset.Flashes while an incoming call is ringing, when another telephone is in use on the same line, or you are de-registering a handset from the telephone base.HANDSET LOCATORPress to make handset(s) beep (see page 16). VOICEMAILFlashes when there is new voicemail (requires voicemail service from your local telephone company).
4Getting startedParts checklistSave your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service.Telephone baseBelt clip for cordless handsetBattery for cordless handsetPower adapter for telephone baseTelephone line cordBattery compartment doorCordless handsetUser’s manual 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5812B/E5813B/E5814Bwith caller ID/call waitingQuick start guide 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5812B/E5813B/E5814Bwith caller ID/call waitingUser's manual Quick start guide
5Getting startedTelephone base installationChoose a central location close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not connected to a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat sur-face or mounted on a standard wall plate. For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a high and open location.Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:• Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers, television sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, wi-fi, or 802.11) or other cordless telephones.• Excessive heat sources.• Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.• Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.• Excessive moisture.• Extremely low temperatures.• Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or work bench.
6Getting startedTelephone line cordDSL filter (Optional for DSL users, see number four in the note section, below.)NOTES:1. Use only the power cord supplied with this product.2. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.3. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling or an under-the-table/cabinet outlet.4. If there is interference during telephone conversations and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for a DSL filter. Telephone base installation5. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack.4. Plug the large end of the larger power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.3. Route cords through slots.1. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the telephone jack at the bottom of the telephone base.2. Plug the small end of the larger power adapter into the power jack at the bottom of the telephone base.
7Getting startedBATTERY LOWBattery installation & chargingAfter battery installation, the battery may have enough charge to allow for some calls.For best performance, place the handset(s) in the telephone base or charger(s) and allow to charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handsets to the telephone base or chargers 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, and the standby time is approximately three days. Actual battery life will depend on usage conditions and age of battery.1. Plug the battery securely into the plug inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.4. The battery may have enough charge to allow for some calls. For best performance, place hand-set in the telephone base to charge for at lease 16 hours before first use. Caution: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery 2422 (SKU 23402, part number 80-5074-00-00) or equivalent. To order a replacement battery, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com.To replace the battery, press in and down-ward on the tab to open the battery compart-ment cover. Then lift out the old battery and disconnect. Follow the instructions on this page to install and charge the new battery.3. Slide battery compartment cover towards the center until it clicks closed.Battery low indicatorReturn handset to the telephone base or charger to recharge when this symbol flashes, the handset screen is dim or completely clear. (Handset will beep when battery is low.)2. Place the battery pack and wires inside the compart-ment.10:08AM 02/14NEEDS RECHARGINGthen- -1- -
8Getting startedInstallation opitions1. To remove the bracket, hold the telephone base in both hands, press the two bracket tabs and lift the bracket away from slots and .2. Connect the telephone line cord and power adapter to the jacks on the bottom of the telephone base. Bundle the telephone cord, and secure it with a twist tie before placing it inside the bracket.Wall mountingThe telephone base comes with the bracket mounted for tabletop use. If wall-mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting stud is recommended. This is available from many hardware and consumer electronics stud.Tabletop mount Wall mountTelephone outletmounting plate with mounting studs
9Getting started3. To attach the bracket for wall mounting, insert the tabs of the bracket into the slots and on the telephone base, then press the other bracket tabs into slots and as shown on the right.4. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack. To mount the tele-phone on the wall, position the mounting holes and over the telephone outlet mounting studs. Press and slide the bracket down firmly so the telephone is held securely on the telephone outlet mounting studs. Telephone outlet mounting studsMounting opitionsTabletop mountingTo return the bracket from the wall mount to tabletop position, follow the directions below. 1. Remove the telephone base from the wall. Unplug the cords from the wall jacks. Remove the bracket from the telephone base.2. Insert the bracket tabs into the slots and on the telephone base, then press the other bracket tabs into the slots and . 3. Route cords through slots. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack. Plug the large end of the larger power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
10Getting startedBelt clip & optional headsetInstall belt clip as shown below if desired.Snap belt clip into notches on both sides of handset. Plug 2.5 mm headset into jack on side of handset (beneath small rubber flap).To release belt clip from handset, press on both flaps of the clip (as shown). Pull and unlock one flap from the notch first before detaching the whole belt clip from handset. 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.
11Telephone operationSettingsLanguageThe default language for the handset screen displays is English. To change the language to Spanish (Espanol), or French (Francais) if you fol-low these steps: 1. Press MENU/SELECT.2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays LANGUAGE.3. Press Press MENU/SELECT to change the current set-ting.4. Press CID or DIR to choose between ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, or ESPANOL.5. Press MENU/SELECT to choose display language and exit.Choose dial modeThe dial mode defaults to TONE. If you do not have touch tone service, you’ll need to change the setting to PULSE by following these steps: 1. Press MENU/SELECT.2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting.3. Press MENU/SELECT to change the current set-ting.4. Press CID or DIR to display TONE or PULSE. 5. Press MENU/SELECT to choose displayed dial mode and exit. LANGUAGEDIAL MODE: TONE
12Telephone operationSettingsEach cordless handset operates as an individual unit. The ringer sound, ringer volume, date/time, dial mode and language must be programmed separately for each cordless handset. Follow the steps below to program the cordless handset. To stop at any time, press OFF/CLEAR. Choose cordless handset ringer sound1. Press MENU/SELECT to begin programming.2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays RINGER: and the current setting.3. Press MENU/SELECT to change the current set-ting.4. Press CID or DIR to display 1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. You will hear a sample of each ringer sound.5. Press MENU/SELECT to choose displayed ringer sound and exit.NOTE: If you choose OFF, the cordless handset ringer will be turned off, and the screen will display RINGER OFF when the cordless handset is idle (not in use). If there are any un-reviewed calls, the screen will display XX MISSED CALLS instead of RINGER OFF.Set cordless handset display date and time1. Press MENU/SELECT to begin programming.2. Press CID or DIR until the screen displays DATE/TIME.3. Press MENU/SELECT to view or change date and time.4. Press CID or DIR to change the month in the date and time line at the bottom of the display, then press MENU/SELECT.5. Repeat step 4 to set day, hour, minute, and AM/PM.6. Press MENU/SELECT to save selection and exit.RINGER: 1NOTE: You can choose to set the time manually, or you can allow it to be set automatically with incoming caller ID infor-mation. The time will be set automatically only if you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone company (see page 24). DATE/TIME10:08AM 02/14
13Telephone operationSettingsChoose ringer volume setting1. Press and hold CID or DIR when the cord-less handset is idle (not in use). This feature allows you to choose low, med, high ringer vol-ume or turn the ringer off.2. Press CID or DIR to choose the desired option. You will hear a sample of each ringer volume.3. Press MENU/SELECT to choose blinking ringer volume and exit.Clear voicemail indication If you subscribe to voicemail services provided by your local telephone company, NEW VOICE MAIL and a icon will appear on the handset display when you have a new voicemail message. The VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will flash.Follow the steps on the left to manually remove the NEW VOICE MAIL message, the icon, and turn off the VOICEMAIL light.This only turns off the displayed NEW VOICE MAIL message, icon and the VOICEMAIL light; it does not delete your voicemail message(s). Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is voicemail when you have none or you have accessed your voicemail from a remote location (while away from home). If there is actually a new voicemail message, your local telephone company will continue to send a signal which will cause the NEW VOICE MAIL message, the icon and the VOICEMAIL light to turn back on.NOTE: Telephone company voicemail may alert you to new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone company for more details.RINGER VOL: LOWCLR VOICE MAILCLEAR? YESNEW VOICE MAIL10:08AM 02/14NOTE: If you choose OFF, the cordless handset ringer will be turned off, and the screen will display RINGER OFF when the cordless handset is idle (not in use). If there are any un-reviewed calls, the screen will display XX MISSED CALLS instead of RINGER OFF.
14Telephone operationBasic operationMaking and answering callsTo 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.To predial (preview numbers before dialing), enter numbers first, then press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial. Press MUTE or OFF/CLEAR anytime to make corrections when entering numbers. The screen displays the elapsed time of the current call (in hours, minutes and seconds). NOTE�:NOTE�: 1. The elapsed time format is in minutes and seconds MM:SS until one hour has elapsed, then it will change to hours, minutes and seconds H:MM:SS.2. Pressing  PHONE/FLASH to access service from your local tele-phone service provider will not affect the elapsed time. The elapsed time will not be carried over to the other cordless handset on a transferred call.Hands-free speakerphone callsTo answer a call, press SPEAKER. To make a call, press SPEAKER, then dial a number. During a call press SPEAKER to alter between hands-free speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF/CLEAR to hang up. NOTE: If a headset is plugged into the handset, the handset speaker-phone will be disabled. SPEAKER 00:49NOTE: Only one cordless handset can be on a call at a time. If another cordless handset attempts to join a call, its screen will display OTHER HANDSET ON and then OR OUT OF RANGE.PHONE ON 00:30Elapsed time
15Telephone operationBasic operationLast number redialBefore pressing PHONE/FLASH  or SPEAKER , press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the most recently called numbers (up to 32 digits). Press CID or DIR or REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to view up to five recently called numbers. The handset will beep twice at the beginning or end of the list.Press OFF/CLEAR to exit.Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to redial any dis-played number (up to 32 digits). Or press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER then REDIAL/PAUSE to dial the most recently called number (up to 32 digits).Press CHAN/DELETE to delete the displayed number from the redial memory.Temporary ring silencingPress OFF/CLEAR or MUTE while the telephone is ringing to silence the ringer temporarily. This will silence the ringer without disconnecting the call. You can answer the call or let the caller leave a message on the answering system.The next incoming call will ring normally. NOTE: If you have more than one handset in use, all handsets ring with an incoming call. Pressing OFF/CLEAR or MUTE on one handset will only silence the ringer of that particular handset but the other handset(s) will continue to ring.5201314RedialRinger silencedMuteSPEAKER 00:495201314PHONE ON 00:49-OR-

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