To create a directory entry, Directory dialing | AT&T E5908 specs

Directories

Speed dialing (cordless handset only)

To create a directory entry

•Press MENU/CHAN to begin programming.

•Press SELECT.

•Enter a name (up to 15 characters), then press SELECT (see page 25 for instructions).

•Enter a telephone number (up to 24 digits), then press SELECT.

•Choose distinctive ringing (yes or no) by pressing CIDVor ^DIR (see page 26 for distinctive ring).

•Press MENU/CHAN or SELECT to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.

To call a Speed Dial number

To use speed dialing, press and hold a dialpad button (1- 9). When you see the number and name stored in that speed-dial location, press PHONE/FLASH to dial.

To edit or delete a Speed Dial number

Press and hold a dialpad button (1-9) to display the entry you want. Press SELECT, then press CIDVor ^DIR until the option you want is displayed (see page 28).

NOTE: You can make any directory entry a speed dial entry (see page 28).

Directory dialing

To use directory dialing, press ^DIR, scroll or search to find the desired number, then press PHONE/FLASH to dial the number (see pages 25-28 to enter, edit or search for entries in your directory).

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AT&T E5908 user manual To create a directory entry, To call a Speed Dial number, To edit or delete a Speed Dial number

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 About Caller Identification Before you beginTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Battery installation & charging Return handset to charger when this symbol appearsCompartment cover Handset Then Lock in place Wall mountingSqueeze to open hinged wall mount Belt clip & optional headset Handset settings Choose handset language Set handset date and time Set handset ringer volume Set handset ringer tone Choose dial mode Base settingsChoose telephone base language Choose base ringer volume Basic cordless handset operation Making and answering callsLast number redial Ring silencing Handset locator Basic base operationRedial Press INTERCOM/CID DEL to locate handset To adjust volume Options while on callsCall waiting Hold Channel Cordless handset only Temporary tone dialingWay conference calls Phone Hold INT Intercom Speaker Intercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming 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 To enter a name Entering names into directoriesOptions while entering names 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 Memory Capacity CID memoryReviewing the CID Memory 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 Cut along dotted line Remote access wallet cardFold card here