AT&T E5909B user manual Temporary tone dialing, Way conference calls, Phone Hold INT Intercom

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Phone

Hold INT

Intercom

Telephone Operation

Options while on calls

Temporary tone dialing

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can switch to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *.This can be useful if you need to send tone signals for access to answering systems or long-distance services.

After you hang up or press PHONE/FLASH to access services with your local telephone service provider, the phone automatically returns to dial pulse (rotary) ser- vice.

3-way conference calls

During a call, someone at the base or another handset can join in the conversation.

On the cordless handset: Press PHONE/FLASH to join a conversation begun at the base.

At the base: Lift the handset (or press SPEAKER) to join a conversation begun at the cordless handset.

You can also page the other parts of the system and ask another user to join the call.

From a cordless handset: Press HOLD, then press

INTERCOM/DELETE.

From the telephone base: Press HOLD, then press

INTERCOM/CID DEL.

Anyone at a cordless handset or telephone base can Hold either join the call, (by pressing PHONE/FLASH or

SPEAKER,) or talk to you first, (by answering the page), and then decide whether to join the call.When another user joins the call, the intercom call is termi- nated.

Speaker

NOTE: Only one cordless handset and the base can be on a confer- ence call. If one cordless handset is on a call and the other cordless handset attempts to join the call, its screen will display OTHER HANDSET ON and then OR OUT OF RANGE.

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Contents GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5909B Need HELP? Information about Caller ID with Call Waiting See GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5909B 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 seeTelephone line cords 1 long, 1 short Charger power Adapters Parts checklistBase handset Handset cord Telephone base Belt clip CordlessBefore you begin About Caller IdentificationTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Power adapterPlug the large Battery installation & charging Wall mounting Lock in placeSqueeze to open hinged wall mount Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desiredChoose handset language Handset settingsSet handset date and time Set handset ringer tone Set handset ringer volumeChoose dial mode Base settingsChoose base ringer volume Choose base languageMaking and answering calls Basic cordless handset operationLast number redial Ring silencingBasic base operation Handset locatorRedial Options while on calls Temporary tone dialing Way conference callsPhone Hold INT Intercom Call transfer Call transferIntercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming calls INT Press INT/DELETE to page basePHONE/FLASH Intercom calls Directories handset and base DirectoriesSee Steps 4-7 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 handset only 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 base onlyNot revealed at callers request To 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 Deleting all CID records BaseCordless handset Call 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 To record your outgoing announcementTo delete your outgoing announcement Feature 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 TroubleshootingBatteries will not hold a charge Hear noise My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call My Caller ID is CL flashes 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