AT&T 5840 User manual

INSTALLATION
•NOTE: Install this telephone away from electronic
equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or
microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or
moisture.
1Connect the telephone line cord. (figure a)
2Connect the power cord to the base and an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch. (figure a) CL flashes in the
message window.
Use only the power cord supplied with this product.
If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222–3111.
3Install the handset battery. Use only AT&T Battery 2401,
SKU# 91077. (figure b)
4 Charge the handset battery.
• Place the handset in the base.
• Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge,
the battery will charge in eight hours.
5Check for dial tone.
• After the batteries are charged, lift the handset and press
P; you should hear a dial tone.
For detailed installation instructions, to use the belt clip, or to
use a headset with this phone please refer to the INSTALLATION
section of your User’s Manual.
FEATURE SETUP
Dial Mode (Tone/Pulse)
This phone comes set for touch tone dialing. If you have dial pulse
(rotary) service, you must set the dial mode to PULSE.
1At the base, press . Use to highlight BASE
SETTINGS, then press .
2Highlight TONE/PULSE, then press .
3Press or .
4Press to save the displayed setting.
FEATURE SETUP continued on back
OK
PULSETONE
OK
CALLS LOG
BASE SETTINGS
DISPLAY BASE-ID
OK
MENU
QUICK START GUIDE
5.8 GHz Cordless Answering
System 5840 with
Caller ID/Call Waiting
b) Align the
contacts and
place the battery
pack in the
battery
compartment
a) Remove battery
compartment
cover by pressing
on indentation
and sliding
downward.
Modular
telephone
jack
Standard
electrical
outlet
Power Cord Line Cord
figure a
figure b
c) Replace cover
by sliding it on
its track up over
battery case until
it snaps firmly
into place.
▲MENU ▼
BASE SETTINGS
▲OK ▼

FEATURE SETUP (continued)
Set Time
You can choose to set the handset time manually, or you can allow
it to be set automatically with incoming Caller ID information.
1Press on the handset.
2Press until the screen displays
3Press . The screen displays the current time setting.
Use to move the cursor, use the keypad to change a
digit. Select .
4Press to save the displayed time.
•NOTE:To set up the answering system clock, please refer
to ANSWERING SYSTEM section on this page or see “Set the
Clock” in ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION on page 50 of
your User’s Manual.
Clock Mode
You 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.
1Press on the handset.
2Press until the screen highlights
3Press . The screen displays
4Press or .
5Press to save the displayed setting.
Sound Select
This telephone uses the latest acoustic receiver design, providing
you with four different sound quality settings.
During a call, you can adjust the quality of the sound. Pressing
repeatedly will cycle you through four different
responses.
•NOTE: The mid-boost setting is hearing-aid compatible.
BASS – Low frequency sounds enhanced.
Sound Select (continued)
MID – Mid-range sounds enhanced.
TREBLE – High frequency sounds enhanced.
NATURAL – No frequency enhancement.
•NOTE: This feature is available only on the handset, not on
the speakerphone or optional headset.
ANSWERING SYSTEM
Turn Answering System On/Off
Press Oto turn the system on or off. When the system is turned
on, you will hear “Machine on”and the ON/OFF light will be lit.
If you turn the system on, it works using the default setting and
pre-recorded outgoing announcements. For details on recording
your own outgoing announcements and changing system settings,
see “ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION” starting on page 50 of
your User’s Manual.
Set the Clock
1Make sure the answering system is on.
2Press t. The system announces the clock setting, then
announces “To change clock, press t.”
3Press t.
4Press cuntil the system announces the correct day, then
press t.
5Press cuntil the system announces the correct hour,
then press t.
6Press cuntil the system announces the correct minutes,
then press t. The system announces the current clock
setting.
•NOTE: You can press and hold cto advance the
minutes settings by tens.
OK
ONOFF
CLOCK ENABLE
ON
OK
INTERCOM
HANDSET SETTINGS
SET TIME
CLOCK MODE
MENU
SAVE
AM/PM
OK
CALLS LOG
INTERCOM
HANDSET SETTINGS
MENU
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licensed to Advanced American Telephone.
Printed in China. Issue 2AT&T 10/02
CLOCK MODE
▲OK ▼
OFF OK ON
SET TIME
▲OK ▼