Basic base operation, Handset locator | AT&T E5908 manual

Lift handset, or press SPEAKER

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Redial

Press INTERCOM/CID DEL to locate handset

NOTE: If the handset battery is dead or the ringer is turned off this feature will not work.

Telephone Operation

Basic base operation

Making and answering calls

To answer a call, lift the corded handset or press SPEAKER. To answer a call, lift the corded handset, or press SPEAKER. If you have Caller ID service, the caller’s number and/or name will appear on the display screen after the first ring (see page 29 for Caller ID fea- tures and options).

To make a call, lift the corded handset, (or press SPEAKER) then dial a number.

To preview numbers before dialing, first enter telephone number. Press CIDV to make corrections if necessary.

When the number is entered, press DISP DIAL to acti- vate the speakerphone and dial automatically. You can continue using the speakerphone, or lift the corded handset to switch to the handset.

To hang up, replace the corded handset or press

SPEAKER.

Last number redial

Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the telephone base to display the last number called (up to 32 digits). To dial the number displayed, press DISP DIAL to activate the speakerphone and dial automatically. You can also call a redial number by pressing SPEAKER and then REDIAL/PAUSE. You can continue using the speakerphone, or lift the corded handset to switch to the handset.

To delete the displayed number, press REDIAL/PAUSE again. This will clear the redial memory and leave it blank.

Handset locator

If the cordless handset is misplaced, press the INTERCOM/CID DEL button on the telephone base. The handset will beep for 60 seconds to help you find it. When the handset is found, press OFF/CLEAR to stop the beeping (or press the INTERCOM/CID DEL button on the telephone base).

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AT&T E5908 user manual Basic base operation, Handset locator, Redial Press INTERCOM/CID DEL to locate handset

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 E5908 Quick reference guide Ringer Volume Set switch on side Base Off, Low, High. seeMenu Press to customize the telephone’s operation see Skip Press to skip message see Parts checklist Base handset Handset cord Telephone baseBelt clip Telephone line cords 1 long, 1 short Telephone operating range Before you beginAbout Caller Identification Telephone base installation Battery installation & charging Return handset to charger when this symbol appearsCompartment cover Handset Then Squeeze to open hinged wall mount Wall mountingLock in place Belt clip & optional headset Handset settings Choose handset language Set handset date and time Set handset ringer volume Set handset ringer tone Choose telephone base language Base settingsChoose dial mode Choose base ringer volume Basic cordless handset operation Making and answering callsLast number redial Ring silencing Redial Press INTERCOM/CID DEL to locate handset Basic base operationHandset locator To adjust volume Options while on callsCall waiting Hold Channel Cordless handset only Temporary tone dialingWay conference calls Phone Hold INT Intercom Speaker Handling incoming calls Intercom callsIntercom calls Switchhook Intercom calls Directories Directories handset and base To create a Speed Dial entry See Steps 3-7 on pages To create a directory entry To call a Speed Dial numberTo edit or delete a Speed Dial number Directory dialing Options while entering names Entering names into directoriesTo enter a name Entering phone number and assigning distinctive ring To enter a numberOptions while entering numbers To assign a distinctive ring cordless handset only Directory search To browse through the directoryTo search alphabetically To call a displayed number To copy, edit or delete an entry To make an entry a Speed Dial entry cordlessTo edit an entry To delete an entry How Caller ID works Caller ID and Call Waiting Functions Contrast Adjustment telephone base only On-Screen Message ReasonNot revealed at callers request Determine the callers name Reviewing the CID Memory CID memoryMemory Capacity Dialing from CID Memory Storing a record from the CID Memory into the directory Deleting a number from the CID Memory Deleting all CID records Cordless handset Call waiting Message capacity Press again to quit see Press to review or set clock see Day and time announcements To set day and timeTo check day and time Press Clock Outgoing announcements To play your outgoing announcementTo record your outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcement Changing feature options Feature options Message playback AnnouncementsOptions during playback To delete all messages Recording and playing memos To record a memoTo play back a memo Beep Message counter displays Remote access Display screen messages, lights and tones Screen display messages Indicator lights Alert tones Troubleshooting My telephone does not work at all CAN’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 Systems FCC part 68 and Acta FCC part Limited warranty Limited warranty Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase Index Technical specifications Fold card here Remote access wallet cardCut along dotted line