AT&T E5908 user manual Quick reference guide

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Getting Started

Quick reference guide

Cordless Handset

SELECT

Press to store a programming option (see pages 10-12), or to store a direc- tory entry in memory (see page 22).

CIDV (volume down)

When phone is idle, press CIDV to dis- play Caller ID information (see page 29).

While entering names or phone numbers, press to delete last character entered. While programming, press to change menu item or value (see pages 10-12).

During a call, press CIDVto adjust listen- ing volume.

PHONE/FLASH

Press to make or answer a call (see page 15).

During a call, press to receive an incoming call if Call Waiting is acti- vated (see page 17).

^DIR (volume up)

When phone is idle, press ^DIR to dis- play Directory entries (see page 27).

While entering letters in names, press to advance or press twice to enter space.

While programming, press to change menu item or value (see pages 10-12).

During a call, press ^DIR to adjust listen- ing volume.

OFF/CLEAR

During a call, press to hang up.

While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.

INT/DELETE

While phone is idle, press to page base (see page 19) or press and hold to delete all Caller ID entries (see page 34).

While a Caller ID entry is displayed, press to delete displayed entry (see page 33).

REDIAL/PAUSE

MENU/CHAN

HOLD

Press to place a call on hold. Press again to resume your call (see page 17).

	Press to customize the handset’s	Before dialing, press to display last number
	Press to customize the handset’s	called (see page 15).
	operation (see pages 10-12).	While dialing or entering numbers into your
	During a call, press to switch	While dialing or entering numbers into your
	During a call, press to switch	directory, press to insert a four-second dial-
	to another channel if there is	ing pause (see page 26).
	interference.

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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 shortBefore you begin About Caller IdentificationTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Compartment cover Handset Battery installation & chargingReturn handset to charger when this symbol appears 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 Last number redial Basic cordless handset operationMaking and answering calls Ring silencingBasic base operation Handset locatorRedial 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 dialingEntering names into directories To enter a nameOptions 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 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 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 Remote access wallet card Cut along dotted lineFold card here