AT&T E5938B, E5939B user manual Call forward

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Telephone Operation

Call forward

An external call can be forwarded between the fol- lowing parties:

• From one handset to another handset (pur- chased separately).

• From a handset to the base.

• From the base to a handset.

Call forward

During a conversation, you can forward the call to another handset or to the base.

• Press and hold INTERCOM on the handset or

HANDSET LOCATOR/ INTERCOM on the base.

FORWARD TO:	• Enter the handset number (1-4 or 0 for the
	base) to which you want to forward the call.

• The destination set will ring.

• Press PHONE FLASH, SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) on the destination handset to answer the call. On the base, press SPEAKER or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) to answer the call.

NOTE: If the forwarded call is not answered within 30 seconds, the external call will be returned to the base or handset that originated the forward, and its display will show CALL BACK. If the returned call is not answered within an additional 30 seconds, the external call will end automatically.

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Contents GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5917/E5938B/ E5939B Need HELP? Information about caller ID with call waiting Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile see SeeTable of contents Cordless handset Quick reference guideTelephone base Parts checklist for E5917 Parts checklist for E5938B Parts checklist for E5939B Before you begin About caller identificationTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Battery installation & charging Wall mounting Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desiredMaking and answering calls Hands-free speakerphone callsLast number redial Handset locator Basic base operationOptions while on calls Handset and Base Volume controlCall waiting Three-way conference callsMute Temporary ringer silencingTemporary tone dialing Intercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming calls Call forward Call forwardCall transfer Call transferRinger volume Handset settingsRinger tone Key toneLanguage Clear voice mail indicationDial type Base settings Timeouts and error messages Shared directoryMemory capacity New directory entries To create a new directory entryTo enter a name Storing the entry To browse through the directory Directory searchTo search by name Viewing long numbersTo dial a displayed number To delete an entryTo change an entry How caller ID works Shared caller ID logAbout names To review the call log To review the call logTo return a call ExampleTo review the call log Message capacity Answering system operationDay and time announcements To set day and timeTo check day and time Outgoing announcements To record your outgoing announcementTo delete your outgoing announcement To turn announcement only on or off Announcement only modeSetup Changing feature optionsAnnouncements Message playbackOptions during playback To delete all old messagesTo play back a memo To record a memoMessage counter displays Message counter displaysStop Remote accessHelp menu Indicator lights Screen icons, indicator lights & tonesScreen icons & alert tones Handset alert tonesScreen display messages Handset display screen messagesHandset with a low battery has been To add a new handset Adding new handsetsTo de-register all handsets Replacing a handsetAt all TroubleshootingConnecting Get noise Troubleshooting Charge light is off CL flashes System does Important safety instructions Especially about cordless telephone Especially about telephone answering systems Pacemaker patientsFCC Part 68 and Acta FCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase Technical specifications Index Action Remote access wallet card