AT&T 5800 User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
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Expansion Handset 5800/5806
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© 2004 Advanced American Telephones.
All Rights Reserved.
AT&T and the Globe Design are
trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to
Advanced American Telephones.
Printed in China. Issue 3AT&T 06/04
Visit us at www.telephones.att.com
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CONTENTS
BEFOREYOU BEGIN....................................................................................................1
About Handset Registration......................................................................................................1
About Softkeys..............................................................................................................................1
CHARGE THE BATTERY............................................................................................2
REGISTER THE HANDSET.......................................................................................3
To Model 5830/5870/3358/3658B Base Unit.........................................................................3
To Model 5840/5845 Base Unit ................................................................................................3
INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................4
Belt Clip..........................................................................................................................................4
Headset...........................................................................................................................................4
Battery Life ....................................................................................................................................5
Charge the Handset Battery Pack............................................................................................5
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
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About Handset Registration
•You must register this (and any other) handset with
the base, following the directions in “REGISTER THE
HANDSET.” This handset is compatible with
telephone models 5840/3358/3658B/5845/5870 and
5830.
•The original handset that came with the base is
automatically registered as Handset 1.
•Additional handsets will be assigned Handset 2,
Handset 3, Handset 4, Handset 5, and Handset 6.
•Whenever you install a handset battery pack, the
handset will display SEARCHING FOR BASE (if
it’s registered) or ENTER BASE ID (if it’s not
registered).
About Softkeys
• The handset softkeys are located below the screen
display.
•Press the softkey below the operation displayed on
the screen to select that operation. (For example, to
enter the menu, press the center softkey).
•Press O/Cat any time to return to the
previous screen.
•Press and hold O/Cto return to the idle
screen.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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1Install the handset battery pack.
Use only the battery supplied with this handset or AT&T Accessory
Battery Model 2401, SKU#91077.
•When you install the battery pack the first time, the handset will
display ENTER BASE ID.
2
Charge the handset battery.
•Place the handset in the
remote charging stand.
The CHARGING light
goes on.
•Charge the battery at least
12 hours. After the first
charge, the battery typically
charges in only eight hours.
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CHARGE THE BATTERY
CHARGE THE BATTERY
CHARGE THE BATTERY
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.
c) Replace cover by
sliding it on its
track up over
battery case until
it snaps firmly into
place.
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To Model 5830/5870/3358/3658B Base Unit
1Make sure to charge the handset battery pack at least 12 hours.
2At the cordless handset, use the softkey to select NEW.
3Enter the 15-digit Base Unit ID Code located on the underside of your
Model 5830/5870/3358/3658B base.
4Use the softkey to select OK.The screen displays PLEASE WAIT!!.
5After about 45 seconds, the screen displays FOUND BASE.If the
handset displays BASE BUSY TRY LATER,the base is in use.
To Model 5840/5845 Base Unit
1Make sure to charge the handset battery pack at least 12 hours.
2At the 5840/5845 corded base, press .
3Use or to select DISPLAY BASE-ID.
4Press . The base screen will display the 15-digit Base ID code
for about 30 seconds, then return to the idle screen. Write down the
Base ID code so you can enter it at the handset in
STEP 6below.
5At the cordless handset, use the softkey to select NEW.
6Enter the 15-digit Base ID code.
7Use the softkey to select . The screen displays PLEASE
WAIT!!.
8After about 45 seconds, the screen displays FOUND BASE.If the
handset displays BASE BUSY TRY LATER,the base is in use.
OK
OK
MENU
3
REGISTER THE HANDSET
REGISTER THE HANDSET
REGISTER THE HANDSET
For complete operational instructions,
please refer to the manual that came
with your 5830/5840/5845/3358/3658B/5870 telephone
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Belt Clip
Attach the belt clip (optional).
Headset
You can use this telephone
hands-free when you install
any industry standard
2.5 mm headset (purchased
separately). For best results
use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset.
Plug the headset into the jack
located on the left side of the
handset (under the small
rubber flap). Do not force the
connection, but make sure the
plug fits securely.
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
b) Press tabs
on belt clip
into slots
on back of
handset to
reattach.
a) Slide
down
into
grooves
to attach.
c) To remove,
lift one side
with your
thumbnail
and push
back.
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Battery Life
A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about eight hours,
or standby time of five days.
NOTE: Talk time and standby time may vary depending on operating
conditions.
Charge the Handset Battery Pack
•After a low battery indicator, the handset battery needs to be charged.
•Place the handset in the base so the CHARGING light goes on. The
battery pack is typically charged
in nine hours.
•If you repeatedly get a low
battery indicator, even after nine
hours of charging, the battery
should be replaced. Use only
AT&T Battery 2401,
SKU# 91077.
CAUTION: Charge the
battery provided with
or identified for use
with this product only
in accordance with the
instructions and limitations
specified in the User’s
Manual, Part 1.
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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