AT&T E1828B User Manual

User's manualE5828B/E1828B5.8 GHz corded/cordlesstelephone/answeringsystem with caller ID/call waiting

7Getting startedBATTERY LOW10:08AM 02/14NEEDS RECHARGINGthen1. Plug the small end of the smaller power adapter into the jack on the

8Getting startedWall mountingThe telephone base can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from electro

9Getting startedBelt clip & optional headsettInstall belt clip as shown below if desired.Plug 2.5mm head-set into jack on side of handset (beneath

10Telephone operationHandset settingsYou can change settings to program how the cordless handset works. Each cordless handset operates individually fr

11Telephone operationHandset settingsSet handset date & timeThe handset displays the date & time when idle. You can set the time manually, or

12Telephone operationHandset settingsSet handset ringer toneThis feature allows you to choose one of 4 ringing tones (1-4) or turn the ringer off. Use

13Telephone operationBase settingsYou can change settings to program how the tele-phone base works.Follow the steps below to program the telephone bas

14Telephone operationBase settingsChoose base ringer volumeThe base ringer volume can be set to OFF, LOW, or HI, by adjusting the switch on the left s

15Telephone operationBasic cordless handset operationMaking and answering callsTo answer an incoming call, press PHONE/FLASH (or any key except OFF/C

16Telephone operationBasic base operationMaking and answering callsTo answer a call, lift the corded handset, or press SPEAKER. If you have caller ID

Model # E5828B/E1828BProduct name: 5.8GHz corded/cordless telephone/answering systemSerial # (found on the bottom of the telephone bas

17Telephone operationOptions while on callsTo adjust volume Press CID/-VOLUME or DIR /VOLUME+ buttons on the cordless handset or the VOLUME but-ton

18Telephone operationOptions while on callsChannel (cordless handset only)If a call is noisy, unclear or if words fade out, press MENU/CHAN on the co

19Telephone operationCall transferCall transferTo move an outside call from one cordless hand-set to the other cordless handset:• Press SELECT/TRANSFE

20Telephone operationIntercom callsIntercom callsYou can use the intercom feature to have con-versations between the handset and the tele-phone base.

21Telephone operationIntercom calls Intercom callsDuring a telephone conversation, you can move the call to the telephone base from a cordless handset

22Telephone operationIntercom calls Intercom calls To move a call from the telephone base to the cordless handset:• Press HOLD (If you are on the base

23Telephone operation23DirectoriesDirectories (handset and base)Each cordless handset or the telephone base has its own and separate directory. Each d

24Telephone operationSpeed dialing (cordless handset only)On the cordless handset, numbers called most fre-quently can be stored in so that they can b

25Telephone operationSpeed dialing (cordless handset only)To create a directory entry• Press MENU/CHAN to begin programming.• Press SELECT/TRANSFER.•

26Telephone operationNew directory entriesTo enter a name• Press MENU/CHAN on cordless handset to enter the main menu.• Press SELECT/TRANSFER to confi

STOP!See page 7for easy instructions.You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone.CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury

27Telephone operation456(Cordless handset only)7New directory entriesENTER NUMBER DISTINCT RING? N 5551234PAT WILLIAMS555123410:08AM

28Telephone operation1DIR2DIRDIR5Directory searchFollow the steps on the left to browse through the directory, or search to find a specific entry. You

29Telephone operation1DIR2DIR3DIRDIRTo dial or change an entryYou can make existing directory entries to speed dial entries if they are stored in the

30CHRIS WILSON *908-555-43218/12 10:06AMCHRISTINE SMITH10:08AM 02/14908-555-0100Caller ID operationInformation about caller I

31Caller ID operationCaller ID operationHow caller ID works If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone company, informatio

32Caller ID operationCaller ID operationThere are also occasions when other information or no information is displayed for various reasons:On-screen m

33Caller ID operationCaller ID memoryMemory capacityEach cordless handset or the telephone base has its own directory. Each directory can store up to

34Caller ID operationCaller ID memoryDialing from the call log• Press CID on the telephone base or on the cordless handset to activate the call log.•

35Caller ID operationCaller ID memory• Press SELECT/TRANSFER on cordless handset or SELECT on telephone base to edit the telephone number. You can ma

36Caller ID operationCaller ID memoryDeleting all caller ID records• Press and hold INT/DELETE on the cordless hand-set or INTERCOM/CID DEL on the te

1Getting startedQuick reference guide ...2Parts checklist ...4Telephone base installation ...

37Caller ID operationCall waitingIf you have subscribed to the call waiting service from your local telephone company, you will hear a beep if there i

38Answering system operationMessage capacityThe answering system can record up to 95 mes-sages, depending on the length of each message. Individual me

39Answering system operationDay & time announcementsTo set day & timeBefore playing each message, the answering sys-tem announces the day &

40Answering system operationOutgoing announcementsOutgoing announcements are the messages call-ers hear when calls are answered by the answer-ing syst

41Answering system operation1.SETUP3.SETUP -OR-Press until desired fea-ture is heard (see list at right).Press until desired selec-tion is heard.Press

42Answering system operationMessage playbackPress PLAY/STOP to hear messages. The system announces the number of messages, then begins playback.If yo

43Answering system operationRecording & playing memosMemos are messages you record yourself. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like

44Answering system operationMessage counter displaysThe message counter usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See the list

45Answering system operation1.Remote accessA two digit security code is required to access your answering system from any touch-tone telephone. This c

46AppendixCONNECTING...The handset is waiting for a dial tone.NEEDS RECHARGINGHandset battery is depleted. Place handset in charger to charge the batt

2Getting startedDIR /VOLUME+When phone is idle, press DIR to display directory entries (page 29). While entering letters in names, press to advance o

47AppendixDisplay screen messages, lights & tonesScreen display messagesCONNECTING . . .TRANSFERRED CALLOTHER HANDSET ON and then OR OUT OF RANGE

48Appendix“Beep-Beep...Beep-Beep...”(Double beep every five seconds)Handset battery is low. Place handset in charger to charge the battery.“Beeeeeeeee

49AppendixTroubleshootingIf you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.tele

50AppendixCAN’T CONNECTdisplays on my cordless handset• Place the cordless handset in telephone base for one minute to allow the cordless handset an

51AppendixThe batteries will not hold a charge• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, ret

52AppendixTroubleshootingMy cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call• Make sure that the ringer is turned on. Refer to the section(s) on

53AppendixTroubleshooting• Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away

54AppendixTroubleshootingIncomplete messages• If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call aft

55AppendixSystem does not record message• Make sure answering system is on (page 38).System does not answer after correct number of rings• Make sur

56AppendixImportant safety instructionsThis symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s man

3Getting startedQuick reference guideTelephone base• INTERCOM/CID DEL: Press to delete displayed caller ID entry (page 34). While phone is idle, pres

57AppendixImportant safety instructionsEspecially About Cordless Telephones• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create

58AppendixImportant safety instructions• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or pun

59AppendixFCC Part 68 and ACTAThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Coun

60AppendixFCC Part 68 and ACTAIf this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.If this product has memory d

61AppendixFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federa

62AppendixLimited warrantyThe AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product

63AppendixLimited warranty4. What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty does not cover:• PRODUCT that has been subjected to

64AppendixLimited warranty6. What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service? You must:a. Return the entire original package and content

65AppendixTechnical specificationsRF Frequency Band(Handset to Base)5863.8MHz — 5872.5MHzModulationFMRF Frequency Band(Base to Handset)912.75MHz — 917

66AppendixAAlert tones, 48Answering calls, 15-16Answering system, 38 announcements, 40 memos, 43 message playback, 42 remote access, 45BBat

4Getting startedTelephone baseBelt clips for cord-less handsetChargers for cordless handsetPower adapter for telephone basePower adapters for handset

Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch tone telephone.Remote access wallet cardCut al

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5Getting startedTelephone base installationChoose a central location close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not controlled to a wall switch. The

6Getting startedTelephone base installationNOTES:1. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product or equivalent. To order a replacement power