AT&T E5908 user manual Base settings, Choose telephone base language, Choose dial mode

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LANGUAGE

DIAL MODE: TONE

NOTE: This sets the dial mode for both the handset(s) and the tele- phone base.

NOTE: During a power failure, only the corded handset can be used to make and answer calls. The dial mode will default to pulse dial. To change to tone dial temporarily, press

*on the telephone base (see page 17). When the power is restored, the dial mode will return to the pro- grammed setting.

Telephone Operation

Base settings

You can change settings to program how the telephone base works.

Follow the steps below to program the telephone base. To stop at any time, press CLEAR. If the phone rings, pro- gramming stops automatically so you can answer the call.

Choose telephone base language

At this menu you can select the language used in all menus and screen displays.

•Press MENU to begin programming.

•Press CIDVor DIR^until screen displays

LANGUAGE.

•Press SELECT to change current setting.

•Press CIDVor DIR^ to scroll through the available options of ENGLISH, ESPANOL and FRANCAIS.

•Press SELECT to select the displayed language and exit.

Choose dial mode

At this menu you can choose tone or pulse dialing.The factory default setting is TONE. Change this to PULSE only if you do not have touch-tone dialing service.

•Press MENU to begin programming.

•Press CIDVor DIR^ until screen displays DIAL MODE & setting.

•Press SELECT to change current setting.

•Press CIDVor DIR^ to display TONE or PULSE.

•Press SELECT to select displayed dial mode and exit.

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Contents GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5908 Need HELP? Information about Caller ID with Call Waiting See GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5908 Table of contentsQuick reference guide Base Off, Low, High. see Ringer Volume Set switch on sideMenu Press to customize the telephone’s operation see Skip Press to skip message seeBase handset Handset cord Telephone base Parts checklistBelt clip Telephone line cords 1 long, 1 shortTelephone operating range Before you beginAbout Caller Identification Telephone base installation Return handset to charger when this symbol appears Battery installation & chargingCompartment cover Handset ThenSqueeze to open hinged wall mount Wall mountingLock in place Belt clip & optional headset Choose handset language Handset settingsSet handset date and time Set handset ringer tone Set handset ringer volumeChoose telephone base language Base settingsChoose dial mode Choose base ringer volume Making and answering calls Basic cordless handset operationLast number redial Ring silencingRedial Press INTERCOM/CID DEL to locate handset Basic base operationHandset locator Options while on calls To adjust volumeCall waiting HoldTemporary tone dialing Channel Cordless handset onlyWay conference calls Phone Hold INT Intercom SpeakerHandling incoming calls Intercom callsIntercom calls Switchhook Intercom calls Directories handset and base DirectoriesSee Steps 3-7 on pages To create a Speed Dial entryTo call a Speed Dial number To create a directory entryTo edit or delete a Speed Dial number Directory dialingOptions while entering names Entering names into directoriesTo enter a name To enter a number Entering phone number and assigning distinctive ringOptions while entering numbers To assign a distinctive ring cordless handset onlyTo browse through the directory Directory searchTo search alphabetically To call a displayed numberTo make an entry a Speed Dial entry cordless To copy, edit or delete an entryTo edit an entry To delete an entryCaller ID and Call Waiting Functions How Caller ID worksOn-Screen Message Reason Contrast Adjustment telephone base onlyNot revealed at callers request Determine the callers nameReviewing the CID Memory CID memoryMemory Capacity Storing a record from the CID Memory into the directory Dialing from CID MemoryDeleting a number from the CID Memory Cordless handset Deleting all CID recordsCall waiting Press again to quit see Press to review or set clock see Message capacityTo set day and time Day and time announcementsTo check day and time Press ClockTo play your outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo record your outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcementFeature options Changing feature optionsAnnouncements Message playbackOptions during playback To delete all messagesTo record a memo Recording and playing memosTo play back a memo BeepMessage counter displays Remote access Screen display messages Display screen messages, lights and tonesAlert tones Indicator lightsMy telephone does not work at all TroubleshootingCAN’T Connect displays on my cordless hand- set Hear noise My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call Charging light is off System does Important safety instructions Especially About Cordless Telephones Especially About Telephones Answering Systems Precautions for Users of Implanted Cardiac PacemakersFCC part 68 and Acta FCC part Limited warranty Limited warranty Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase Index Technical specifications Fold card here Remote access wallet cardCut along dotted line