AT&T E5943B, E5944B Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile see, You must install

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Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile (see page 43)

Your telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (model E597-2, purchased separately) at any time, but each

must be registered with the base before use.

The E5943B has three handsets automatically registered as handsets 1, 2 and

3.You can register one additional handset, which will then be assigned as number 4.

The E5944B has four pre-registered handsets.You cannot register any addi- tional handsets.

Handset 1

Handset 2

Handset 3

Handset 4

NOTE: At any time, a maximum of two handsets or one handset and the base can be used on an outside call, and the other two handsets can be used on an intercom call.

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Contents

GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5943B/ E5944B NEED HELP? Information about caller ID with call waiting You must install Charge battery beforeUsing the telephone Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile seeTable of contents GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5943B/ E5944BQuick reference guide Feature menuCaller ID Vcid Telephone base Telephone function keysParts checklist for E5943B Parts checklist for E5944B About caller identification Before you beginTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Battery installation & charging Wall mounting Belt clip & optional headset Hands-free speakerphone calls Making and answering callsLast number redial Basic base operation Handset locatorVolume control Options while on calls handset and baseCall waiting Three-way conference callsTemporary ringer silencing MuteTemporary tone dialing Intercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming calls Call forward Call forwardCall transfer Call transferHandset settings Ringer volumeRinger tone Key toneClear voice mail indication LanguageDial type Base settings Shared directory Timeouts and error messagesMemory capacity To create a new directory entry New directory entriesTo enter a name Storing the entry Directory search To browse through the directoryTo search by name Viewing long numbersTo dial, delete or change entries To dial a displayed numberTo delete an entry To change an entryShared caller ID log How caller ID worksAbout names To review the call log To review the call logTo return a call ExampleTo review the call log Answering sys- tem operation Message capacityTo set day & time To check day & timeTo record your outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo delete your outgoing announcement Announcement only mode To turn Announcement only on or offChange feature options SetupMessage playback AnnouncementsOptions during playback To delete all messagesTo record a memo To play back a memoMessage counter displays Message counter displaysRemote access StopHelp menu Indicator lights Screen icons & alert tonesHandset alert tones Base tonesHandset display screen messages Screen display messagesHandset with a low battery has been Adding new handsets To add a new handsetReplacing a handset To de-register all handsetsTroubleshooting Displays on my cordless hand- set My cordless handset isn’t performing normallyBatteries will not hold a charge Weak signal Even when I’mHear other calls while using my phone Get noiseTroubleshooting Charge light is off My caller IDIsn’t working System doesCommon cure for electronic equipment Incomplete messagesDifficulty hear CL flashesNot record System does not respond to remote commandsMessage Announcement message is not clear Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Pacemaker patients FCC Part 68 and Acta FCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase Technical specifications Index Remote access wallet card Action Remote command