AT&T E5908 user manual Message counter displays

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	Answering System Operation
16	Message counter displays

The message counter usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See the list below for explanations of other displays in this counter.

Message counter

Message counter displays

0	No messages.

1-95	Number of messages/memos, or message number
	currently playing (flashes when there are new mes-
	sages).

10-99	Current remote access code while setting
	(see page 39).

1-99(counting)	Elapsed time while recording a memo (see page 41)
	or announcement up to 90 seconds (page 38).

1-95(flashing)	Total number of messages and memos including
	unreviewed messages.

99 (flashing)	Memo recording exceeded maximum time of 99
	seconds.

F (flashing)	Memory is full. Messages must be deleted before
	new messages can be received.

--	System is answering a call, being accessed
	remotely, or the clock is being programmed.

--(flashing)	System is being programmed or initialized.

On (or) OF	Displayed for one second when any answering
	system setting is turned on or off.

02, 04, 06, tS	Current number of rings while setting (see page
	39).

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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 Menu Press to customize the telephone’s operation see Ringer Volume Set switch on sideBase Off, Low, High. see Skip Press to skip message seeBelt clip Parts checklistBase handset Handset cord Telephone base Telephone line cords 1 long, 1 shortAbout Caller Identification Before you beginTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Compartment cover Handset Battery installation & chargingReturn handset to charger when this symbol appears ThenLock in place Wall mountingSqueeze 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 toneChoose dial mode Base settingsChoose telephone base language Choose base ringer volume Last number redial Basic cordless handset operationMaking and answering calls Ring silencingHandset locator Basic base operationRedial Press INTERCOM/CID DEL to locate handset Call waiting To adjust volumeOptions while on calls HoldWay conference calls Channel Cordless handset onlyTemporary tone dialing 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 edit or delete a Speed Dial number To create a directory entryTo call a Speed Dial number Directory dialingTo enter a name Entering names into directoriesOptions while entering names Options while entering numbers Entering phone number and assigning distinctive ringTo enter a number To assign a distinctive ring cordless handset onlyTo search alphabetically Directory searchTo browse through the directory To call a displayed numberTo edit an entry To copy, edit or delete an entryTo make an entry a Speed Dial entry cordless To delete an entryHow Caller ID works Caller ID and Call Waiting FunctionsNot revealed at callers request Contrast Adjustment telephone base onlyOn-Screen Message Reason Determine the callers nameMemory Capacity CID memoryReviewing 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 seeTo check day and time Day and time announcementsTo set day and time Press ClockTo record your outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo play your outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcementChanging feature options Feature optionsOptions during playback Message playbackAnnouncements To delete all messagesTo play back a memo Recording and playing memosTo record 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 Cut along dotted line Remote access wallet cardFold card here