On-Screen Message Reason, Determine the callers name | AT&T E5908

Caller ID Operation

There are also occasions when other information or no information is displayed for various reasons:

On-Screen Message	Reason
PRIVATE NAME	Caller prefers to remain anonymous.

PRIVATE CALLER	Caller's name and telephone number are
	not revealed at caller's request.

UNKNOWN NAME	Your local telephone company is unable to
	determine the caller's name.

UNKNOWN CALLER	Your local telephone company is unable to
	determine the caller's name and telephone
	number. Long-distance calls from over-
	seas also generate this message.

Contrast Adjustment (telephone base only)

There are four levels of contrast on the screen of the telephone base which can be adjusted to suit different viewing angles for both desktop use or wall-mounting. Press CONTRAST on the telephone base to adjust the contrast on the screen.

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AT&T E5908 user manual On-Screen Message Reason, Contrast Adjustment telephone base only, Not revealed at callers request

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 Menu Press to customize the telephone’s operation see Ringer Volume Set switch on sideBase Off, Low, High. see Skip Press to skip message see Belt clip Parts checklistBase handset Handset cord Telephone base Telephone line cords 1 long, 1 short About Caller Identification Before you beginTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Compartment cover Handset Battery installation & chargingReturn handset to charger when this symbol appears 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 Last number redial Basic cordless handset operationMaking and answering calls Ring silencing Handset locator Basic base operationRedial Press INTERCOM/CID DEL to locate handset Call waiting To adjust volumeOptions while on calls Hold Way conference calls Channel Cordless handset onlyTemporary tone dialing 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 edit or delete a Speed Dial number To create a directory entryTo call a Speed Dial number Directory dialing To 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 only To search alphabetically Directory searchTo browse through the directory To call a displayed number To edit an entry To copy, edit or delete an entryTo make an entry a Speed Dial entry cordless To delete an entry How Caller ID works Caller ID and Call Waiting Functions Not revealed at callers request Contrast Adjustment telephone base onlyOn-Screen Message Reason 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 To check day and time Day and time announcementsTo set day and time Press Clock To record your outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo play your outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcement Changing feature options Feature options Options during playback Message playbackAnnouncements To delete all messages To play back a memo Recording and playing memosTo record 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