AT&T E5908 user manual Switchhook

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NOTES:

1.You can also press HOLD before starting to move the call.

2.Before the intercom call is answered, the person who originated the PAGE can

press PHONE/FLASH on the cordless handset, or press SPEAKER or lift the corded handset on the base, to cancel the page and resume the outside call.

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Telephone Operation

Intercom calls (cont.)

Intercom calls

During a telephone conversation, you can move the call to the telephone base from a cordless handset, or to a cordless handset from the telephone base.

To move a call from a cordless handset to the telephone base:

To page the telephone base, press INT/DELETE on the cordless handset (PAGING will show on the base and handset screens, the outside call will automatically be put on HOLD).

To answer the PAGE, press the INTERCOM/CID DEL key on the telephone base. This will activate the inter- com between the cordless handset and telephone base and allow you to speak to the person at the base.

To answer the PAGE, lift the corded handset or press the INTERCOM/CID DEL key on the telephone base. This will activate the intercom between the cordless handset and telephone base and allow you to speak to the person at the base.

To take the outside call at the base:

If you are using the corded handset for the inter- com call, press SPEAKER to be on the speak- erphone, or press and release the corded switch- hook and then press HOLD to be on the corded handset.

If you are using the speaker for the intercom call, press SPEAKER to be on the speakerphone, or lift the corded handset.

To take the outside call at the cordless handset, press

PHONE/FLASH.

The intercom call between the telephone base and cordless handset will automatically end.

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Contents GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5908 Need HELP? Information about Caller ID with Call Waiting See Table of contents GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5908Quick reference guide Ringer Volume Set switch on side Base Off, Low, High. seeMenu Press to customize the telephone’s operation see Skip Press to skip message seeParts checklist Base handset Handset cord Telephone baseBelt clip Telephone line cords 1 long, 1 shortBefore you begin About Caller IdentificationTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Battery installation & charging Return handset to charger when this symbol appearsCompartment cover Handset ThenWall mounting Lock in placeSqueeze to open hinged wall mount Belt clip & optional headset Handset settings Choose handset languageSet handset date and time Set handset ringer volume Set handset ringer toneBase settings Choose dial modeChoose telephone base language Choose base ringer volume Basic cordless handset operation Making and answering callsLast number redial Ring silencingBasic base operation Handset locatorRedial Press INTERCOM/CID DEL to locate handset To adjust volume Options while on callsCall waiting HoldChannel Cordless handset only Temporary tone dialingWay conference calls Phone Hold INT Intercom SpeakerIntercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming calls Switchhook Intercom calls Directories Directories handset and baseTo create a Speed Dial entry See Steps 3-7 on pagesTo create a directory entry To call a Speed Dial numberTo edit or delete a Speed Dial number Directory dialingEntering names into directories To enter a nameOptions while entering names Entering phone number and assigning distinctive ring To enter a numberOptions while entering numbers To assign a distinctive ring cordless handset onlyDirectory search To browse through the directoryTo search alphabetically To call a displayed numberTo copy, edit or delete an entry To make an entry a Speed Dial entry cordlessTo edit an entry To delete an entryHow Caller ID works Caller ID and Call Waiting FunctionsContrast Adjustment telephone base only On-Screen Message ReasonNot revealed at callers request Determine the callers nameCID memory Memory CapacityReviewing the CID Memory Dialing from CID Memory Storing a record from the CID Memory into the directoryDeleting a number from the CID Memory Deleting all CID records Cordless handsetCall waiting Message capacity Press again to quit see Press to review or set clock seeDay and time announcements To set day and timeTo check day and time Press ClockOutgoing announcements To play your outgoing announcementTo record your outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcementChanging feature options Feature optionsMessage playback AnnouncementsOptions during playback To delete all messagesRecording and playing memos To record a memoTo play back a memo BeepMessage counter displays Remote access Display screen messages, lights and tones Screen display messagesIndicator lights Alert tonesTroubleshooting My telephone does not work at allCAN’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 Precautions for Users of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers Especially About Telephones Answering SystemsFCC part 68 and Acta FCC part Limited warranty Limited warranty Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase Index Technical specifications Remote access wallet card Cut along dotted lineFold card here