AT&T E5917 user manual Telephone base installation

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Getting started

Telephone base installation

Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location in a central loca- tion within the home and:

away from any other cordless (wireless) device such as cordless telephones, 802.11 wireless router (such as WiFi).

away from other electronic equipment, microwave oven, television, computer, etc. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.

if you need to install your phone within the same room as other cordless phones or wireless products, you may need to select a different channel for your router and or other cordless phones.

Plug telephone line cord

Plug the power adapter

into telephone jack.

into an electrical outlet

 

not controlled by a wall

 

switch.

NOTE: Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

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Contents GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5917/E5938B/ E5939B Need HELP? Information about caller ID with call waiting See Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile seeTable of contents Quick reference guide Cordless handsetTelephone base Parts checklist for E5917 Parts checklist for E5938B Parts checklist for E5939B Before you begin About caller identificationTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Battery installation & charging Wall mounting Install belt clip as shown below if desired Belt clip & optional headsetMaking and answering calls Hands-free speakerphone callsLast number redial Basic base operation Handset locatorVolume control Options while on calls Handset and BaseCall waiting Three-way conference callsMute Temporary ringer silencingTemporary tone dialing Intercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming calls Call forward Call forwardCall transfer Call transferHandset settings Ringer volumeRinger tone Key toneLanguage Clear voice mail indicationDial type Base settings Timeouts and error messages Shared directoryMemory capacity New directory entries To create a new directory entryTo enter a name Storing the entry Directory search To browse through the directoryTo search by name Viewing long numbersTo dial a displayed number To delete an entryTo change an entry Shared 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 system operation Message capacityDay and time announcements To set day and timeTo check day and time Outgoing announcements To record your outgoing announcementTo delete your outgoing announcement Announcement only mode To turn announcement only on or offChanging feature options SetupMessage playback AnnouncementsOptions during playback To delete all old messagesTo record a memo To play back a memoMessage counter displays Message counter displaysRemote access StopHelp menu Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Indicator lightsScreen icons & alert tones Handset alert 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 At allConnecting Get noise Troubleshooting Charge light is off CL flashes System does Important safety instructions Especially about cordless telephone Pacemaker patients Especially about telephone answering systemsFCC 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