AT&T E597-1 User Manual

User’s manual 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5917/E5938B/E5939Bwith Caller ID/Call Waiting

6Getting startedParts checklist for E5939BSave your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service.

7Getting startedBefore you beginAbout caller identification Caller ID with call waiting features in this telephone lets you see who’s calling before y

8Getting started8NOTE: Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866

9Getting started9Battery installation & chargingAfter battery installation, place each handset in the telephone base or a charger and allow it to

10Getting started10Wall mountingThe base can be installed on any standard wallphone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from any electronic

11Getting started11Belt clip & optional headsetInstall belt clip as shown below if desired.Snap belt clip into notches on the sides of handset. Pl

12Telephone Operation12Basic handset operationMaking and answering callsTo answer an incoming call, press PHONE FLASH or SPEAKER, or any dial pad ke

13Telephone Operation13Basic base operationMaking and answering callsTo answer an incoming call, press SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #). T

14Telephone Operation14Options while on calls - Handset and BaseVolume controlPress ^ or V on the VOLUME button on the side of the handset or press ^

15Telephone Operation15MutePress MUTE DELETE to silence the microphone. You will be able to hear the person at the other end, but they will not be ab

Model no.: E5917/E5938B/E5939BProduct name: 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system Serial no.: (found on the bottom of the telephone base)

16Telephone Operation16Intercom callsIntercom callsIf you have more than one handset, use the inter-com feature to have conversations among the handse

17Telephone Operation17Call forward An external call can be forwarded between the fol-lowing parties:• From one handset to another handset (pur-chase

18Telephone Operation18Call transfer An external call can be transferred between the following parties:• From one handset to another handset (pur-c

19Telephone Operation19Handset settingsUsing the feature menu, you can change settings to customize how the telephone works. Press SELECT MENU, then u

20Telephone Operation20Handset settingsLanguageAt this menu, you can select the language used in all menus and screen displays. Use the V^ but-tons to

21Telephone Operation21Base settingsRinger volumeYou can set a base ring volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off (0). When the base is idle, use th

22DirectoryShared directoryThe directory is stored in the base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made at any one handset will be reflected in al

23Directory 23New directory entriesTo create a new directory entryPress SELECT MENU, then press SELECT MENU to choose DIRECTORY. Press V to highlight

24Directory24New directory entriesThe cursor moves to the right when you press another dial pad button or the ^ button. Press V to move the cursor to

25Directory 25Directory searchTo browse through the directoryPress ^DIR to display the first listing in the direc-tory. You can then use the V or ^ t

Depending on your service, you may see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and number. This product can provide information only if both you an

26Directory26To dial, delete or change entriesTo dial a displayed numberWhen any directory entry is displayed, press PHONE FLASH (or SPEAKE

27Caller ID logShared caller ID log The caller ID log is stored in the base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made at any one handset will be re

28Caller ID logAbout names Names of callers will be displayed only if the infor-mation is provided by your local telephone com-pany. If the telephone

29Caller ID log29To review the call logTo review the call logPress VCID to review the call log. The most recent call is displayed first. Use the arro

30Caller ID logTo review the call log• Press SELECT MENU to copy this entry into your directory. If the name or number is not pro-vided, you will be p

31Answering system operationMessage capacityThe answering system can record up to 99 mes-sages, depending on the length of each message. Individua

32Answering system operation32Turning the answering sys-tem on and offDay and time announcementsTo set day and timeBefore playing each message, the an

33Answering system operation33Outgoing announcementsOutgoing announcements are the messages call-ers hear when calls are answered by the answering sys

34Answering system operation34!Announcement only modeIn announcement only mode, callers hear an announcement but cannot leave messages. To turn announ

35Answering system operation35Changing feature optionsYou can change how the answering system operates. Press SETUP repeatedly to hear each feature. P

STOP!See page 9for easy instructions.You must install and charge battery before using the telephone.Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile

36Answering system operation36Message playbackPress PLAY /STOP to hear messages. The system announces the number of messages, then begins playback.If

37Answering system operation37Recording and playing memosMemos are messages you record yourself. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like

38Answering system operation38Message counter displaysThe message counter usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See the l

39Answering system operation391.Remote accessA two-digit security code is required to access your answering system from any touch tone phone. This cod

40Answering system operation40Help menu*5Turn system off0Turn system on0Press to hear list of features & com-mands.Press to turn off answering sys

41Appendix41One beep every 10 secondsMessage alert.Screen icons, indicator lights & tonesScreen icons & alert tonesRinger off.Battery charging

42Appendix42PHONE The handset is in use.DIRECTORY EMPTYYou are accessing an empty directory.MUTED The call is on mute.LOW BATTERYThe battery needs to

43Appendix43Handset display screen messagesScreen display messagesFailed intercom or conference call (there are already two handsets or one handset an

44Appendix44Adding new handsetsYour telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (E597-1, purchased separately) to

45Appendix45If you are replacing a handset on a system that has the maximum number of registered handsets (four) or wish to change the assigned handse

1Table of contentsGetting startedQuick reference guide ...2Parts checklist ...4Before you begin ...

46Appendix46TroubleshootingIf you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For cus-tomer service, visit our website at www.t

47Appendix47CONNECTING...displays on my cordless hand-set.• Ensure that the base is powered up.• Place the cordless handset in the base for one mi

48Appendix48TroubleshootingI get noise, static, or weak signal even when I’m near the base.• Other cordless phones and 802.11 wireless routers that

49Appendix49TroubleshootingI hear noise in the cordless handset, and none of the keys or but-tons work.• Make sure the power cord is plugged in secu

50Appendix50TroubleshootingThe charge light is off.• Clean the cordless handset and base charging contacts each month using a pencil eraser or cloth.

51AppendixTroubleshootingIncomplete messages.• If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call af

52AppendixSystem does not respond to remote commands.• Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly (see page 39).• Make sure you are callin

53AppendixImportant safety instructionsThis symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s man

54AppendixImportant safety instructionsEspecially about cordless telephone• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create s

55AppendixImportant safety instructions• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batter-ies in a safe manner. Do not burn or p

2Getting started OFF CLEARttDuring a call, press to hang up. While using menus, press to cancel an operation, return to the previous menu, or exit the

56AppendixFCC Part 68 and ACTAThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Coun

57AppendixFCC Part 15If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) i

58AppendixLimited warrantyThe AT&T brands are used under license. Any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this produ

59AppendixLimited warranty4. What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty does not cover:• product that has been subjected

60AppendixLimited warrantycosts for the repair of products that are not covered by this limited warranty.6. What must you return with the product to

61AppendixTechnical specificationsRF frequency band(handset to base)2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHzRF frequency band(base to handset)5725 MHZ — 5850 MHzChannels

62AppendixIndexAAC adapter, 8Adding new handsets, 44Alert tones, 41Answering calls, handset, 12; base, 13Answering system, 31-40BBattery charging, 9Ba

63AppendixUse the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch tone telephone.Remote access wallet

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3Getting startedQuick reference guideTelephone basePress to play or stop playing messages.Press to repeat message. Hold to slow playback. Press twice

4Getting startedParts checklist for E5917Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warran

5Getting started5Parts checklist for E5938BSave your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service