AT&T E5900B user manual Basic handset operation

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REDIAL 2:10 PM CID LOG

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Telephone Operation

Basic handset operation

Making and answering calls

To answer a call, press PHONE or any dial pad key. To make a call, press PHONE, then dial a number. Press OFF to hang up.

To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first, then press PHONE to dial. Press the left NavKey to make corrections as you are entering numbers. Press PAUSE to add a 3-second dialing pause.

Hands-free speakerphone calls

To answer an incoming call, press SPEAKER. To make a call, press SPEAKER, then dial a number. During a call you can press SPEAKER to toggle between hands-free speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF to hang up.

Last number redial

Press REDIAL to display a list of numbers recently called. Use the NavKey control to select a number, then press PHONE to dial (see page 26 to delete the number, or copy it to your phonebook).

Hold and mute

Press HOLD to place a call on hold. Press PHONE to resume the call.

Press MUTE to silence the microphone. You will be able to hear, but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE again to resume speaking.

Call transfer

During a conversation you can transfer the call to the base speakerphone or to another handset,

Press the middle NavKey button to display a list of sets. Press NavKey buttons to highlight the set you want, then press the middle NavKey button to transfer the call.

The call will be placed on hold. You can then press PHONE (or SPEAKERPHONE at the base) to resume speaking.

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Contents GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5900B Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile see HandsetTable of contents GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5900BQuick reference guide Press to begin a call, then dial a numberDuring a call, press to hang up SeeBase/Speakerphone Press to skip to next messageParts checklist Base powerAdapter Power Batteries Belt clips Battery compartment coversBefore you begin About Caller IdentificationTelephone operating range If you receive a call while you areTelephone base & charger installation Plug power cordBattery installation & charging Rotate antenna to fully upright positionWall mounting Install belt clip as shown below if desired Belt clip & optional headsetBasic handset operation Basic base operation Answering callsSpeakerphone Options while on calls Intercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming calls Handset screen images Select PicturesChoose category Browse imagesHandset sounds & alerts Handset settings Base settings Ringer volumeRinger melody Number announceTimeouts and error tones Memory capacityNew phonebook entries To enter a nameTo enter a number Customizing entriesPhonebook search To browse through the directoryTo search alphabetically To call a displayed numberTo dial, edit or delete entries To edit a listingTo dial a number To delete an entryReview Messages see next Review CID Log seeClear CID Log see Review Redial seeReview voice messages Playback optionsAnnouncements ExitTo review your call log To dial a call log entry Dialing optionsTo review your redial log About the redial memoryTo review your redial log To redial a callBase Calls Log Display calls logTo review your call log Chris Thompson 1129 a Oct Handset access Feature options seeMessage capacity Press repeatedly to hearDay and time announcements To set day and timeTo check day and time Outgoing announcements To record your outgoing announcementTo delete your outgoing announcement Announce Only mode To turn Announce Only on or offOff Beep Option selectedChanging feature options Feature optionsMessage playback Options during playbackTo delete all messages Message playback endsRecording and playing memos To record a memoTo play back a memo BeepMessage window displays Message window displaysRemote access Battery power levels Display screen status iconsHandset status icons Base status iconsAlert tones and indicator lights Indicator lightsAlert tones Adding new handsets Slide latch left to open battery drawer Charging spare batteriesCase of difficulty Phone does not ringIf you lose a call Technical specifications Index Index Page Remote access wallet card Cut along dotted lineFold here