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AT&T E5908 user manual Telephone base installation

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Getting Started

Telephone base installation

Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location within the home:

•Away from any other cordless (wireless) device such as cordless telephones, 802.11 wireless router (for example,WiFi).

•Away from other electronic equipment, microwave oven, television, computer, etc. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust, and moisture.

•If you need to install your phone within the same room as other cordless phones or wireless products, you may need to select a different channel for your router and or change the channel on your phone’s cordless handsets (see page 18).

Plug the large power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

Plug the long tele- phone line cord into telephone jack.

Plug handset cord into handset and jack at the bottom of the telephone base.

NOTE: Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268.

NOTE: Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

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AT&T E5908 user manual Telephone base installation

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