AT&T E5827 User manual

User's manual
E5827
5.8 GHz corded/cordless
telephone/answering
system with caller ID/
call waiting

Model # E5827
Product name: 5.8GHz corded/cordless telephone/answering system
Serial #
(found on the bottom of the telephone base)
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:
Congratulations
on purchasing your
new AT&T product.
Before using this AT&T product, please
read the Important safety instructions
on pages 55-57 of this manual.
Please thoroughly read the user’s
manual for all the feature operations
and troubleshooting information necessary to install
and operate your new
AT&T product. You can also visit our
website at www.telephones.att.com
or call 1 [phone].
In Canada dial 1 [phone].
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AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Knowledge Ventures,
licensed to Advanced American Telephones.

STOP! See page 7
for easy instructions.
You must install and charge
the battery before using the
telephone.
For customer service or product information, visit our web-
site at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone].
In Canada dial 1 [phone].
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read
and follow these instructions carefully:
• Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery 2422 (SKU 23402, part number
89-0047-00-00) or equivalent. To order a replacement battery, visit our
website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone].
In Canada dial 1 [phone].
• 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 materi-
als 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 accordance 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 to quali-
fied service personnel for servicing.

1
Getting started
Quick reference guide.....................2
Parts checklist.....................................4
Telephone base installation .........5
Battery installation & charging...7
Wall mounting.....................................8
Belt clip & optional headset.............9
Telephone operation
Handset settings ............................. 10
Base settings .................................... 13
Basic cordless handset operation...15
Basic base operation.................... 16
Options while on calls ................. 17
Intercom calls................................... 19
Directories
Directories.......................................... 22
Speed dialing.................................... 23
New directory entries................... 25
Directory search.............................. 27
To dial or change an entry ........ 28
Caller ID summary
Caller ID summary.......................... 29
Caller ID memory ........................... 32
Call waiting ............................................36
Answering system operation
Answering system operation .... 37
Day & time announcements......... 38
Outgoing announcements.......... 39
Changing feature options........... 40
Message playback .......................... 41
Recording & playing memos..........42
Message counter displays.......... 43
Answering system mode............. 44
Remote access................................. 45
Appendix
Display screen messages, lights
& tones.................................................46
Troubleshooting .............................. 48
Important safety instructions ... 55
FCC part 68 & ACTA...................... 58
FCC part 15 ....................................... 60
Limited warranty............................. 61
Technical specifications............... 64
Index ..................................................... 65
Remote access wallet card...........66
Table of contents
User's manual
E5827
5.8 GHz corded/cordless
telephone/answering
system with caller ID/
call waiting

DIR /VOLUME+
When phone is idle (not in use),
press DIR to display directory
entries (page 27). While entering
letters in names, press to advance
or press twice to enter space. While
programming, press to change menu
item or value (pages 10-12). During
a call, press DIR to adjust listen-
ing volume.
INT/DELETE
While phone is idle, press to page
base (page 19) or press and hold to
delete all caller ID entries (page 35).
While a caller ID entry is displayed,
press to delete displayed entry
(page 34).
PHONE/FLASH
Press to make or answer a call
(page 15). During a call, press to
receive an incoming call if call wait-
ing is activated (page 17).
SELECT
Press to store a programming option
(pages 10-12), or to create a direc-
tory entry in memory (page 25).
Quick reference guide
OFF/CLEAR
During a call, press to hang up.
While using menus, press to can-
cel an operation, or exit the menu
display.
HOLD
Press to place a call on hold. Press
again to resume your call (page
17).
MENU/CHAN
Press to customize the handset’s
operation (pages 10-12). During
a call, press to switch to another
channel if there is interference.
REDIAL/PAUSE
Before dialing, press to display the
last number called (page 15). While
dialing or entering numbers into
your directory, press to insert a four-
second dialing pause (page 26).
Cordless handset
Feature menu
Feature menu
DIRECTORY ..............Page 22
SPEED DIAL .............Page 23
RINGER ......................Page 12
DATE/TIME ...............Page 11
LANGUAGE ..............Page 10
DIRECTORY
CID/-VOLUME
When phone is idle, press CID to
display caller ID information (pages
29-31). While entering names or
numbers, press to move the cur-
sor to the left. While programming,
press to change menu item or value
(pages 10-12). During a call, press
CID to adjust listening volume.
Using menus
Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+
to scroll through menu items.
Press SELECT to select or modify a
highlighted item.
Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an oper-
ation, or exit the menu display.
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Quick reference guide
Telephone base
• INTERCOM/CID DEL:
Press to delete displayed
caller ID entry (page 34).
While phone is idle, press
to page handset (page 16),
or press and hold to delete
all caller ID entries (page
35).
• MENU: Press to customize
the telephone’s operation
(page 13).
• FLASH: During a call,
press to receive an incom-
ing call if call waiting is
activated (page 17).
• REDIAL/PAUSE: Before
dialing any numbers, press
to display the last number
called (page 16).
While dialing or entering
numbers into your direc-
tory, press to insert a four-
second dialing pause (page
26).
CONTRAST: Press to adjust
screen contrast.
RINGER VOLUME:Adjust
switch on side of base (off, low,
high). (page 14)
• CLEAR: While using
menus, press to can-
cel an operation, or
exit the menu display.
• CID: Press when
phone is idle to dis-
play caller ID informa-
tion (page 32). While
entering numbers or
letters, press to move
the cursor to the left.
• SELECT: Press to
store a programming
option (page 13), or
to create a directory
entry in memory (page
25).
• DIR : Press when
phone is idle to display
directory entries. While
entering or modify-
ing names, press to
advance cursor.
• DISP DIAL: Press to
dial number currently
displayed.
• CLOCK: Press to review or set
clock (page 38).
• SETUP: Press repeatedly to hear
setup options (page 40).
• ANNC.: Press to review or record
announcement; press again to quit
(page 39).
• RECORD: Press to record a
memo (page 42) or after pressing
ANNC. to record an outgoing
announcement (page 39).
• PLAY/STOP: Press to start or
stop message playback (page 41).
• DELETE: Press to delete mes-
sage currently playing, hold to
delete all old messages (page 41).
• ANSWER ON: Press to turn
answering system on or off.
• REPEAT: Press to repeat mes-
sage, press twice to play previous
message (page 41).
• SKIP : Press to skip message
(page 41).
• HOLD: Press to place
call on hold. Press
again to resume call
(page 17).
• VOLUME : During
a call, press or
to adjust listening vol-
ume (page 17).
• MUTE: Press to silence
microphone, press again
to resume your conver-
sation (page 17).
• SPEAKER: Press to
activate the Clearspeak™
dial-in-base speaker-
phone. The Clearspeak™
speakerphone allows
clear, hands-free com-
munications when you
are positioned near the
telephone base.
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4
Getting started
Telephone base
Belt clip for cord-
less handset
Charger for cord-
less handset
Battery for cord-
less handset
Power adapter for
telephone base
Power adapter for
handset charger
Telephone line cord
(1 long, 1 short)
Battery compart-
ment cover
Cordless handset
User's manual Quick start guide
Base handset Handset cord
Parts checklist
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship
your telephone for warranty service.
Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following. The model
number of your telephone can be found on the label located on the bottom
of the telephone base.
User's manual
E5827
5.8 GHz corded/cordless
telephone/answering
system with caller ID/
call waiting
Quick start guide
E5827
5.8 GHz corded/cordless
telephone/answering
system with caller ID/
call waiting

5
Getting started
Telephone base installation
Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not
controlled by 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 temperature.
• Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or
work bench.

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Getting started
Telephone base installation
NOTES:
1. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product or equivalent. To order a replace-
ment power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.
com, or call 1 [phone]. In Canada dial 1 [phone].
2. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
3. This power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
4. If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), and
you are experiencing 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 line cord
DSL filter
(Optional for DSL users, see number
four in the note section, below.)
5. 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.
2. Plug one end of the
telephone line cord into
the telephone jack at the
bottom of the telephone
base.
1. Plug the small end of the larg-
er power adapter into the power
jack at the bottom of the tele-
phone base.

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BATTERY LOW
10:08
AM
02/14
NEEDS RECHARGING
then
1. Plug the small end of
the smaller power adapter
into the jack on the under-
side of the charger, then
route the cord through the
slot as shown.
Battery installation & charging
After installing the battery, you may be able to make or receive short calls. For
best performance, place the handset in charger to charge for 16 hours before
use.
You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the charger after
use. When the battery is fully depleted, a recharge takes about 12 hours. The
average talk time on a fully charged battery is about five hours, and the standby
time is approximately six days. Actual battery life depends on usage conditions
and age of battery.
3. Insert the plug as indi-
cated. Be sure to securely
insert the plug, making
sure that it matches the
color-corded label inside
the battery compartment.
6. You may be able to make or receive
short calls. For best performance, place
the handset in charger to charge for at
least 16 hours before first use.
Battery low indicator
Return the handset to the
charger to recharge when this
symbol flashes and the hand-
set beeps or when the hand-
set screen displays NEEDS
RECHARGING.
2. Plug the large
end of the smaller
power adapter into
an electrical outlet
not controlled by a
wall switch.
5. Slide the bat-
tery compart-
ment cover up
until it clicks.
4. Place the bat-
tery and wires
inside the com-
partment.
To replace the battery,
press in and downward
on the tab of the bat-
tery compartment to
open the battery com-
partment cover. Lift
out the old battery
and disconnect it from
the handset. Follow
the instructions on
this page to install and
charge the new battery.
NOTE: Under normal conditions, the
battery should last approximately one year.
This may vary depending on usage.
Caution: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery 2422 (SKU 23402,
part number 89-0047-00-00) or equivalent. To order a replacement battery, visit
our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone].
In Canada dial 1 [phone].