AT&T 5840 User Manual

5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone
Answering System 5840
with Caller ID/Call Waiting
Please also read
Part 1 — Important
Product Information
USER’S MANUAL
Part 2
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AT&T 5840 Specifications

General

Brand	AT&T
Model	5840
Type	Cordless Telephone
Caller ID	Yes
Call Waiting	Yes
Number of Handsets	1
Expandable	Yes, up to 5 handsets
Intercom	Yes
Display	LCD

Summary

Installation and Setup

Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for desk/wall setup, battery installation, and charging.

Feature Configuration

Setting time, sound, ringer, volume, contrast, dial mode for handset and base.

Telephone and Intercom Operations

Basic Call and Intercom Functions

Making, answering calls, volume, and basic intercom usage.

Advanced Call Features

Speakerphone, call waiting, mute, hold, and call transfers.

Phone Book, Caller ID & Answering System

Phone Book Management

Storing, editing, deleting, and dialing numbers from the phone book.

Caller ID Operation

Reviewing, storing, and removing call log entries.

Answering System Operations

Setup, message handling, recording, and remote access.

Batteries and Troubleshooting

Battery Management

Understanding battery life, indicators, charging, and replacement.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for phone, Caller ID, and answering system problems.

Reference

Default Settings and Specifications

Lists default configurations and technical specifications of the device.