AT&T EP590-3 manual

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Congratulations on y our purchase of this A T&T product. Befor e using this telephone system, you must r ead Impor tant safety information on pag es 19-23 of this manual. NEED HELP? O u r r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s a r e h e r e t o h e l p y o u w i t h a n y q u e s t i o n s c o n c e r n i n g the operation of this product, a vailable a [...]

Depending on your service subscription, you ma y see the caller’ s number , or the caller’ s name and number . This pr oduct can provide inf ormation only if both you and the caller ar e in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment. The time and date are sent by the service pro vider along with t[...]

Y ou mu st c har ge th e ba tte ry pac k be for e use . Se e pa ge 4 for easy instructions. T able of contents For customer service or product information, visit our website at www .telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268 . Quick r eference guide ........................ 1 Befor e you begin ...................[...]

1 /ANSWERING SYSTEM Press to show the number of old and new messages recorded on the answering system. /SPEAKER Press to activate the handset speakerphone. Press again to resume normal handset use. For complete instructions, please refer to the manual pro vided with A T&T EP5995 cord less telephone/ s p e a ke r p h o n e a n s we r i n g s y s[...]

2 3 Pictures Main menu Pictures SET Pictures Animations Animations SET Quick r efer ence guide Directory FIND NEW Alice Am y Chris Deborah Jenny Kristen Directory Call Log Call Log SAVE DELETE Alice 0-888-883-2445 Jan 9 10:39AM Intercom Intercom BASE Global Page Settings Settings Set Time Edit Handset Name Show Handset Name Language Contrast Sounds[...]

2 3 Befor e y ou begin This cor dless telephone operates with the maximum p o w e r a l l o w e d b y t h e Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, the handset and telephone b a s e c a n c o m m u n i c a t e ov e r o n l y a c e r t a i n d i s t a n c e — which can var y with the locations of the telephone b a s e a n d h a n d s e t[...]

4 5 FLASH CANCEL Place handset in charger to charge for at least 16 hours before first use. CHARGE light remains on while charging. Low battery indicator Return handset to telephone base or charger to recharge when this symbol flashes. (Handset will beep when battery is low .) Plug power cord into jack on underside of charger, then plug power adapt[...]

4 5 Adding ne w handsets The A T&T EP5995 cordless telephone/speakerphone a n s w e r i n g s y s t e m c a n a c c o m m o d a t e u p t o e i g h t c o r d l e s s h a n d s e t s . Y o u c a n a d d n e w h a n d s e t ( A T & T m o d e l E P 5 9 0 - 3 , purcha sed separately) anytime. Up to three handsets can be o n a c a l l a t t h e [...]

6 7 FLASH CANCEL Handset 1 FLASH CANCEL Handset 2 FLASH CANCEL Handset 3 T elephone base FLASH CANCEL Handset 6 FLASH CANCEL Handset 7 FLASH CANCEL Handset 8 FLASH CANCEL Handset 4 FLASH CANCEL Handset 5 NOTE: The maximum number of handsets in use at any time is three, and the possible combinations include: • Three handsets and the base on an ext[...]

6 7 T o replace a handset I f y o u a re re p l a c i n g a h a n d s e t o n a s y s t e m t h a t h a s t h e maximum number of registered handsets (eight) or wish t o c h a n g e t h e a s s i g n e d h a n d s e t n u m b e r o f y o u r r e g i s t e r e d h a n d s e t s , y o u m u s t f i r s t d e - r e g i s t e r t h e ha n d s e t s , a[...]

8 9 T o replace a handset T o de-register all handsets • P r e s s SELECT /MENU . • P re s s V CID twice to the base settings option. • P re s s SELECT/ MENU . • P re s s ^ DIR o n c e . • M e n u s h o w s Delete Handsets , P re s s SELECT/ MENU . • D i s p l ay s h o w s Del Registration of all handsets . • P r e s s SELECT/ MENU to[...]

8 9 Plug 2.5 mm headset into jack on side of handset (beneath small rubber cap). FLASH CANCEL Snap belt clip into notches on side of handset. Rotate and pull to remove. Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. F o r h a n d s - f r e e t e l e p h o n e c o n v e r s a t i o n s , u s e a ny i n d u s t r y s t [...]

10 11 In case of difficulty If y ou ha ve difficulty with your phone, please try the s ug g e st i o ns b el o w . F o r C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e , v i s i t o u r w e b si t e a t w w w. t e l e p h o n e s . a t t . c o m , or call 1 (800) 222–3111; in Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. My telephone does not work at all. • Make sure the batt[...]

10 11 The battery does not charge in the handset or the handset battery does not accept charge. • Make sure the handset is placed in the char - ger correctly . The CHARGE light on the char - ger should be on. • Remove the battery from the handset and install it in the spare battery compartment on the side of the telephone base and let it charge[...]

12 13 In case of difficulty • First, try all the above suggestions. • Move the cordless handset closer to the tele- phone base. It might be out of range. • The telephone line cord might be malfunction- ing. T ry installing a new telephone line cord. • Disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack and connect a differ ent telephone. If th[...]

12 13 In case of difficulty prob lem, the pr oblem is in the telephone jack. Contact your local telephone company (charg- es may apply). • The telephone line cord might be malfunction- ing. T ry installing a new telephone line cord. • Re-install the battery pack and place the cord- less handset in the telephone base. • W ait for the cordless [...]

14 15 There is noise or interference during a telephone conversation. My calls fade out or cut in and out when I am using the cordless handset. • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. • Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base can cause interference. T ry moving[...]

14 15 In case of difficulty I hear other calls when using the telephone. • Disconnect the telephone base from the tele- phone jack. Plug in a differ ent telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is pr ob- ably in the wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company . I hear noise in the cordless handset, and none of the keys[...]

16 17 The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings. • Make sure the answering system is on. When the answering system is on, the red light on the ANSWER ON/OFF key should be lit. • If T oll Saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two when there ar e new messages waiting. • If the memory is full or if the a[...]

16 17 In case of difficulty The messages on the answering system are incomplete. • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call after four minutes. • If the caller pauses for more than 7 seconds, the system stops recor ding and disconnects the call. • If the memory on the system becomes f[...]

18 19 is over before entering the code. • There may be interfer ence on the telephone line you are using. Pr ess the dial pad keys firmly when dialing. Common cure for electronic equipment. • If the unit is not responding normally , trying putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or the charger . If it does not seem to respond, try th[...]

18 19 Impor tant safety information This symbol alerts you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user ’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury , fire, or electric shock. Safety information • R e a d a n d u n d e r s t a n d a l l i n s t r u c t i [...]

20 21 Impor tant safety information • D o n o t u s e a t e l e p h o n e i n t h e v i c i n i t y o f a g a s l e a k . I f yo u s u s p e c t a g a s l e a k , re p o r t i t i m m e d i a t e l y, b u t u s e a telephone a way from the area where gas is leaking. If this product is a cor dless model, mak e sure the telephone base i s a l s o a[...]

20 21 Impor tant safety information Especially about cordless telephones • P r i v a c y : T h e s a m e f e a t u r e s t h a t m a ke a c o r d l e s s telephone con venient create some limitations. T elephone calls ar e transmitted between the telephone base and t h e h a n d s e t b y r a d i o w av e s , so t h e r e i s a p o s s i b i l i [...]

22 23 Impor tant safety information • N i c k e l - c a d m i u m r e c h a r g e a b l e b a t t e r i e s : M u s t b e re c y c l e d or d i s p o s e d o f p r o p e r l y . D o n o t d i s p o s e o f them in household garbage. Do not burn or puncture. Lik e other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic mat[...]

22 23 Impor tant safety information WTR’ s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemak ers fr om other persons using wireless telephones. Especially about telephone answ ering systems T wo - w ay r e c o r d i n g : T h i s u n i t d o e s n o t s o u n d w a r n i n g b e e p s to let the other party kno w that the call is be[...]

24 25 FCC P ar t 68 and A CT A This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for T erminal Attachments (ACT A). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must b[...]

24 25 FCC P ar t 68 and A CT A If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged fro m the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufactur er or its authorized agents. For repair procedur es, follow the instructions outlined under the limited warranty . If this equipm[...]

26 27 FCC P ar t 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital de vice under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requir ements ar e intended to pro vide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses[...]

26 27 FCC P ar t 15 installed and used such that par ts of the user’ s body other than t h e h a n d s a re m a i n t a i n e d a t a d i s t a n c e o f ap p r ox i m a t e l y 2 0 c m ( e i g h t i n c h e s ) o r m o r e . I f y o u c h o o s e t o u s e a c l i p p i n g device, please mak e sure to only use the supplied A T&T belt clip .[...]

28 29 Limited warranty T h e A T & T b r a n d s a re u s e d u n d e r l i c e n s e . An y r e p a i r , replacement or warranty ser vice, and all questions about this pr oduct should be directed to: Advanced American T elephones, 1(800) 222-3111 or www .telephones.att.com. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. 1. What does this limited warranty [...]

28 29 Limited warranty y o u r e x c l u s i v e re m e d y. Y o u s h o u l d e x p e c t t h e r e p a i r o r replacement to tak e appr oximately 30 da ys. 3. How long is the limited warranty period? The limited warranty period for the P r o d u c t e x t e n d s f o r ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. I f A A T re p a i r s o r re p l a c[...]

30 31 Limited warranty seria l number plates or electronic serial numbers ha ve been r emoved, altered or render ed illegible; or • Product purchased, used, ser viced, or shipped for repair f ro m o u t s i d e t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s , o r u s e d f o r co m me rci a l or institutional purposes (including but not l i mi te d t o P ro d u c[...]

30 31 Limited warranty r e p a i r a c t i v i t y. Y o u m u s t p ay f o r t h e c o s t o f r e p a i r a n d re t u r n s h i p p i n g c o s t s f o r t h e r e p a i r o f P r o d u c t s t h a t a re n o t c ov e r e d by t h i s l i m i t e d w a r r a n t y. 6. What must you r eturn with the Product to get warranty ser vice? Y ou must: a r[...]

32 Limited warranty par ticular purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use) ar e limited to one y ear fr om date of purchase. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the abo ve limitation ma y not apply to y ou. In no ev ent shall AA T be liable for any indirect[...]

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