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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
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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.
OR
• 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
MAILBOXES
SETUP BASE
DISPLAY BASE-ID
OK
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The handset provided with your EP5962 telephone is
automatically registered as Handset 1. Additional
handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they
are registered (2, 3, 4, etc.) up to a maximum of eight.
A new handset will display:
To add a new handset:
NO BASE
SUBSCRIPTION
• Make sure your handset batteries are properly
installed and charged.
OK
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• The handset will display NO BASE SUBSCRIPTION
and ENTER BASE ID alternatively.
• Enter the 15-digit base ID, and then select OK.
• The handset will display PLEASE WAIT!! and then
ENTER BASE ID
will search for the base.
OK
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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, then select OK
ENTER BASE ID
123456789012345
OK
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Handset 3
Handset 1
Handset 2
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Replacing a handset
If you are replacing a handset on a system that has the maximum number of registered
handsets (8) or wish to change the assigned handset number of your registered hand-
set, you must first deregister all handsets and then re-register all handsets.
NOTE: Use this option with EXTREME CAUTION. It will make all handsets unusable until each one has been re-
registered.
To deregister all handsets:
Highlight SETUP BASE
DIRECTORY
• Select MENU on the EP5962 base, scroll to SETUP
MAILBOXES
BASE, then select OK.
SETUP BASE
DISPLAY BASE-ID
• Scroll to DEREGISTER ALL and then select SET. The
EP5962 base will display DO YOU WANT TO DEREGIS-
TER ALL HANDSETS?
OK
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• Press YES. All handsets are deregistered and are
unusable until each has been re-registered (see page
5).
Select SET
KEYPAD TONE
CONTRAST
RENAME
DEREGISTER ALL
SET
^
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Base will display:
DO YOU REALLY
WANT TO
DEREGISTER ALL
HANDSETS?
YES
NO
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Re-Registering a handset
You can re-register handsets after deregistration from the base. Or you can re-register
handsets to a new base unit if you have replaced your base unit for any reason.
During re-registration, you must enter the 15-digit ID number of the telephone base.
To find this number, go to the base, select MENU, scroll down to DISPLAY BASE ID,
then select OK.
Base: Select MENU, then
highlight DISPLAY BASE ID
To re-register a handset:
DIRECTORY
• Make sure your handset batteries are properly
MAILBOXES
SETUP BASE
DISPLAY BASE-ID
installed and charged.
• Your handset will display SEARCHING FOR BASE.
OK
^
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• 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
MENU
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
OK
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Enter base ID, then select OK
ENTER BASE ID
123456789012345
OK
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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
MENU
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
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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
Directory
Ringers
Mailboxes
Setup handset
Register
Low Batt Tone
Keypad Tone
Contrast
HANDSET 2
RDL
MENU
CID
Rename
Menus
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