INSTALLATION
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NOTE: Install this telephone away from electronic
equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or
microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or
moisture.
1 Connect the telephone line cord. (figure a)
2 Connect the power cord to the base and an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch. (figure a)
CL flashes in the
message window.
Use only the power cord supplied with this product.
If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222–3111.
3 Install the handset battery. Use only AT&T Battery 2401,
SKU# 91077. (figure b)
4 Charge the handset battery.
• Place the handset in the base.
• Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge,
the battery will charge in eight hours.
5 Check for dial tone.
• After the batteries are charged, lift the handset and press
P; you should hear a dial tone.
For detailed installation instructions, to use the belt clip, or to
use a headset with this phone please refer to the INSTALLATION
section of your User’s Manual.
FEATURE SETUP
Dial Mode (Tone/Pulse)
This phone comes set for touch tone dialing. If you have dial pulse
(rotary) service, you must set the dial mode to PULSE.
1 At the base, press . Use to highlight BASE
SETTINGS, then press .
2 Highlight TONE/PULSE, then press .
3 Press or .
4 Press to save the displayed setting.
FEATURE SETUP continued on back
OK
PULSETONE
OK
CALLS LOG
BASE SETTINGS
DISPLAY BASE-ID
OK
MENU
QUICK START GUIDE
5.8 GHz Cordless Answering
System 5840 with
Caller ID/Call Waiting
b) Align the
contacts and
place the battery
pack in the
battery
compartment
a) Remove battery
compartment
cover by pressing
on indentation
and sliding
downward.
Modular
telephone
jack
Standard
electrical
outlet
Power Cord
Line Cord
figure a
figure b
c) Replace cover
by sliding it on
its track up over
battery case until
it snaps firmly
into place.
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MENU
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BASE SETTINGS
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OK
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