AT&T E5908 user manual Before you begin, About Caller Identification, Telephone operating range

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Getting Started

Before you begin

About Caller Identification

Caller ID with Call Waiting features in this telephone let you see who’s call- ing before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. These features require services provided by your local telephone company.

Contact your telephone service pro- vider if:

You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting, but as separate services (you may need combined service).

You have only Caller ID service, or only Call Waiting service.

You don’t subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services.

You can use this phone with regular Caller ID service, and you can use its other features without subscribing to either Caller ID or combined Caller ID with Call Waiting service. There may be fees for these services, and they may not be available in all areas.

Caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering Caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.

See Caller ID Operation, beginning on page 29, for more details about how these features work.

Telephone operating range

This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, the handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.

If you receive a call while you are out of range, the cordless handset might not ring — or if it does ring, the call might not connect when you press PHONE/FLASH. Move closer to the telephone base, then press PHONE/ FLASH to answer the call.

If you move out of range during a telephone conversation, you might hear noise or interference. To improve reception, move closer to the base.

If you move out of range without pressing OFF/CLEAR, your telephone will be left off the hook. To hang up properly, walk back toward the tele- phone base, periodically pressing

OFF/CLEAR until the call is discon- nected.

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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 shortBefore you begin About Caller IdentificationTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Return handset to charger when this symbol appears Battery installation & chargingCompartment cover Handset ThenWall mounting Lock in placeSqueeze 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 volumeBase settings Choose dial modeChoose telephone base language Choose base ringer volume Making and answering calls Basic cordless handset operationLast number redial Ring silencingBasic base operation Handset locatorRedial 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 dialingEntering names into directories To enter a nameOptions 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 nameCID memory Memory CapacityReviewing 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 Remote access wallet card Cut along dotted lineFold card here