AT T EP590 2 User Manual

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User Manual (Part 2)

5.8GHz Expansion

Handset EP590-2

For use withAT&T

model EP5962

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Before you begin

This cordless telephone operates with

the maximum power allowed by the

Federal Communications Commission

(FCC). Even so, this handset and

If you move out of range during a

phone conversation, you might hear

noise or interference. To improve

reception, move closer to the base.

EP5962 base can communicate over

only a certain distance — which can

vary with the locations of the base and

handset, the weather, and the con-

struction of your home or office.

If you move out of range without

pressing OFF, your phone will be left

“off the hook.” To hang up properly,

walk back toward the telephone base,

periodically pressing OFF until the call

is disconnected.

If you receive a call while you are out

of range, the handset might not ring

— or if it does ring, the call might not

connect when you press LINE 1 or

LINE 2. Move closer to the base, then

press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to answer the

call.

Parts checklist

Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need to

ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package

includes the following:

Power

adapter

Telephone

handset

Belt clip

Handset charger

Battery pack

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Battery & charger installation

Installation of Battery pack in Handset

Follow the step below:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding

downward. Place the new battery pack in the handset with the positive and negative

poles aligned in the battery compartment.

2. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards.

3. Place the handset in its charger, and allow it to charge for at least 10-12 hours. After ini-

tial charge, a maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient.

Insert supplied

battery.

Caution: Use only supplied recharge-

able battery (model 102) or AT&T

replacement battery model 103.

Charging of the Handset battery Pack

The cordless handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically

whenever the handset is in its charger. You should charge the battery pack for at least 10-12

hours when you first receive your phone. Average talk time on a fully charged battery is

about 8 hours depending on environmental conditions. The battery charge will last for about

4.5 days if you don't use the phone.

You will know the battery pack needs charging when :

• The low battery message is displayed.

• The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely clear and does not

respond when you press the keys.

Place handset in charger for

12 hours before first use.

Plug power cord into jack on

underside of charger, then plug

transformer into electrical outlet.

LOW

BATTERY

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Registering the handset

Before using your new handset, you must register it

with the EP5962 base. During registration, you must

enter the 15-digit ID number of the telephone base.

To find this number, go to the EP5962 base, select

MENU, scroll down to highlight DISPLAY BASE ID,

then select OK.

Base: Select MENU, then

highlight DISPLAY BASE ID

DIRECTORY

• Make sure your handset batteries are properly

MAILBOXES

SETUP BASE

DISPLAY BASE-ID

installed and charged.

• Your handset will display SEARCHING FOR BASE.

• Select NEW on the handset. The handset will dis-

play ENTER BASE ID.

• Enter the 15-digit base ID, and then select OK.

Handset: Select NEW

• The handset will display PLEASE WAIT!! and then

will search for the base.

SEARCHING

FOR BASE

NEW

NOTE: If the registration is successful, the handset will display the

new handset number.

NOTE: If the incorrect registration ID is entered and OK is selected,

the incorrect ID will be deleted and the handset will display Enter

Base ID.

ENTER BASE ID

Enter base ID, then select OK

ENTER BASE ID

123456789012345

PLEASE

WAIT!!

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Belt clip & optional headset

Install belt clip as shown below if desired.

For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard 2.5 mm

headset (purchased separately). For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset.

Snap belt clip into notches on

side of handset. Rotate and pull

to remove.

Plug 2.5 mm headset

into jack on side of

handset (beneath

small rubber cap).

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Quick reference guide

For complete instructions, please refer to the manual provided with your EP5962 telephone.

Softkeys

Off/Clear

Press a softkey to select an item

displayed just above the key.

During a call, press to hang up.

While using menus, press to cancel an

operation, back up to the previous

menu, or exit the menu display.

L1/Flash, L2/Flash

Press LINE 1 to make or answer a call on

RDL

CID

line 1.

Press LINE 2 to make or answer a call on

line 2.

Xfer/Intercom

Press to transfer a call or initiate an

intercom conversation.

During a call, press FLASH to receive an

incoming call, if Call Waiting is activated or

use for other features requiring FLASH.

Volume

Speaker

Press to adjust voice volume or control

the handset ringer volume while ringing.

Press to activate handset speaker-

phone. Press again to switch to normal

handset use (earpiece).

Screens

Main Menu

Setup Handset

Caller ID Logs

Redial Log