AT&T 5800 User manual

Expansion Handset 5800
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Part 1 — Important
Product Information
USER’S MANUAL
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© 2002 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 1AT&T 08/02
Visit us at www.telephones.att.com
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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ......................................................................1
About Handset Registration ....................................................................................1
About Softkeys.........................................................................................................1
CHARGE THE BATTERY...................................................................2
REGISTER THE HANDSET................................................................3
To Model 5830 Base Unit .......................................................................................3
To Model 5840 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 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
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1 Install 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 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 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 Base Unit
1Make sure to charge the handset battery pack at least 12 hours.
2At the 5840 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 6 below.
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.
For complete operational instructions,
please refer to the manual that came
with your 5840 or 5830 telephone.
OK
OK
MENU
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REGISTER THE HANDSET
REGISTER THE HANDSET
REGISTER THE HANDSET
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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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of this AT&T product.
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