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AT&T E5908 user manual Options while on calls, To adjust volume, Call waiting, Hold, Mute

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	Telephone Operation
	Options while on calls
	To adjust volume
V^	Press CIDVor ^DIR buttons on the handset or the
V^	VOLUME button on the telephone base to adjust
Volume	listening volume.
Flash

Tone

Hold

Channel

Flash

Tone

Call waiting

If you subscribe to a Call Waiting service with your local telephone service provider, you will hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. Press PHONE/FLASH on the cordless handset or FLASH on the base to put your current call on hold and take the new call. You can press PHONE/FLASH on the cordless handset or FLASH on the base anytime to switch back and forth between calls.

		Hold
	Volume	Press HOLD to place a call on hold.
	Volume	When a call is on hold, resume the conversation on the
	Mute	When a call is on hold, resume the conversation on the
	Mute	cordless handset by pressing HOLD or PHONE/FLASH.
		Resume a conversation at the telephone base by lifting
	Speaker	the handset or pressing SPEAKER or HOLD on the
		telephone base.

When a call is on hold, you can replace either handset in the telephone base or charger, and retrieve the call from another telephone.

Mute

While using the telephone base, you can press MUTE to silence the microphone during a conversation. You will be able to hear the caller, but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE again to resume speaking.

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AT&T E5908 user manual Options while on calls, To adjust volume, Call waiting, Hold, Mute

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