AT&T E5908 user manual Intercom calls, Handling incoming calls

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INTERCOM/CID DEL

Telephone Operation

Intercom calls

Intercom calls

You can use the intercom feature to have conversa- tions between the handset and the telephone base. Press the INT/DELETE button on a cordless handset or

at the telephone base.

To answer an intercom page on a cordless handset, press INT/DELETE. At the telephone base, lift the handset or press INTERCOM/CID DEL.

To end an intercom call on a cordless handset, press OFF/CLEAR. To end an intercom call at the tel-

ephone base, hang up the corded handset or press

INTERCOM/CID DEL.

Press INT/DELETE to page the telephone base.

Press INTERCOM/CID DEL to page handset.

NOTE: If your cordless handset is missing, you can press INTERCOM/ CID DEL on the base to page the cord- less handset up to 60 seconds. Press INTERCOM/CID DEL on the base again, press OFF/CLEAR on the cordless handset, or place the cordless handset in the charger to cancel the page.

Handling incoming calls

If you receive an outside call while using the intercom, the telephone will ring.

On a cordless handset: Press any key except OFF/CLEAR, CID/V or ^/DIR to answer the out- side call.

At the telephone base: Lift the handset (or press SPEAKER) to answer the outside call.

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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 Skip Press to skip message see Ringer Volume Set switch on sideBase Off, Low, High. see Menu Press to customize the telephone’s operation seeTelephone line cords 1 long, 1 short Parts checklistBase handset Handset cord Telephone base Belt clipTelephone operating range Before you beginAbout Caller Identification Telephone base installation Then Battery installation & chargingReturn handset to charger when this symbol appears Compartment cover HandsetSqueeze 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 Ring silencing Basic cordless handset operationMaking and answering calls Last number redialRedial Press INTERCOM/CID DEL to locate handset Basic base operationHandset locator Hold To adjust volumeOptions while on calls Call waitingPhone Hold INT Intercom Speaker Channel Cordless handset onlyTemporary tone dialing Way conference callsHandling incoming calls Intercom callsIntercom calls Switchhook Intercom calls Directories handset and base DirectoriesSee Steps 3-7 on pages To create a Speed Dial entryDirectory dialing To create a directory entryTo call a Speed Dial number To edit or delete a Speed Dial numberOptions while entering names Entering names into directoriesTo enter a name To assign a distinctive ring cordless handset only Entering phone number and assigning distinctive ringTo enter a number Options while entering numbersTo call a displayed number Directory searchTo browse through the directory To search alphabeticallyTo delete an entry To copy, edit or delete an entryTo make an entry a Speed Dial entry cordless To edit an entryCaller ID and Call Waiting Functions How Caller ID worksDetermine the callers name Contrast Adjustment telephone base onlyOn-Screen Message Reason Not revealed at callers requestReviewing 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 capacityPress Clock Day and time announcementsTo set day and time To check day and timeTo delete your outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo play your outgoing announcement To record your outgoing announcementFeature options Changing feature optionsTo delete all messages Message playbackAnnouncements Options during playbackBeep Recording and playing memosTo record a memo To play back a memoMessage 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