AT&T E5908 user manual Alert tones, Indicator lights

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Appendix

Display screen messages, lights and tones

Alert tones

“Beep-Beep...Beep-Beep...”	Handset battery is low. Place handset in
(Double beep every 5 seconds)	charger to charge the battery.

“Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep”	Error tone (current operation has been
(5 quick beeps)	unsuccessful; try again).

“Beeeeeeeeep”	Confirmation tone (current operation has
(1 long beep)	been successfully completed).

“Beep”	Message Alert at the telephone base
(One beep every 10 seconds)	(there are new messages).

“Siren”	Handset is being paged.
(Alternating tones)

Indicator lights

NEW CALL

If you have Caller ID service: On

when new calls have been received; off when all new Caller ID records at the telephone base have been reviewed (see page 29).

IN USE Steady: Line is in use.

Flashing: Call is on hold. (Also flashes in cadence with ringing to announce an incoming call.)

ANSWER ON

On: Answering system is on.

Off: Answering system is off.

SPEAKER

On when speakerphone is activated.

CHARGE

On when handset is charging in cradle.

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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 shortAbout Caller Identification Before you beginTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Return handset to charger when this symbol appears Battery installation & chargingCompartment cover Handset ThenLock in place Wall mountingSqueeze to open hinged wall mount Belt clip & optional headset Choose handset language Handset settingsSet handset date and time Set handset ringer tone Set handset ringer volumeChoose dial mode Base settingsChoose telephone base language Choose base ringer volume Making and answering calls Basic cordless handset operationLast number redial Ring silencingHandset locator Basic base operationRedial Press INTERCOM/CID DEL to locate handset Options while on calls To adjust volumeCall waiting HoldTemporary tone dialing Channel Cordless handset onlyWay conference calls Phone Hold INT Intercom SpeakerIntercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming 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 dialingTo enter a name Entering names into directoriesOptions while entering names 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 nameMemory Capacity CID memoryReviewing the CID Memory 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 Cut along dotted line Remote access wallet cardFold card here