Call waiting | AT&T E5908 guide

Caller ID Operation

Call waiting

If you have subscribed to the Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, you will hear a beep if there is an incoming call while you are already on the phone.

The telephone number of the new incoming call will also be displayed on the screen.

•Press FLASH on the telephone base or PHONE/ FLASH on the cordless handset to put your current call on hold and take the new call.

•Press FLASH on the telephone base or PHONE/ FLASH on the cordless handset again to switch back to the original call.

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AT&T E5908 user manual Call waiting

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 contents Quick reference guide Skip Press to skip message see Ringer Volume Set switch on sideBase Off, Low, High. see Menu Press to customize the telephone’s operation see Telephone line cords 1 long, 1 short Parts checklistBase handset Handset cord Telephone base Belt clip Before you begin About Caller IdentificationTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Then Battery installation & chargingReturn handset to charger when this symbol appears Compartment cover Handset Wall mounting Lock in placeSqueeze to open hinged wall mount Belt clip & optional headset Choose handset language Handset settings Set handset date and time Set handset ringer tone Set handset ringer volume Base settings Choose dial modeChoose telephone base language Choose base ringer volume Ring silencing Basic cordless handset operationMaking and answering calls Last number redial Basic base operation Handset locatorRedial Press INTERCOM/CID DEL to locate handset Hold To adjust volumeOptions while on calls Call waiting Phone Hold INT Intercom Speaker Channel Cordless handset onlyTemporary tone dialing Way conference calls Intercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming calls Switchhook Intercom calls Directories handset and base Directories See Steps 3-7 on pages To create a Speed Dial entry Directory dialing To create a directory entryTo call a Speed Dial number To edit or delete a Speed Dial number Entering names into directories To enter a nameOptions while entering names To assign a distinctive ring cordless handset only Entering phone number and assigning distinctive ringTo enter a number Options while entering numbers To call a displayed number Directory searchTo browse through the directory To search alphabetically To delete an entry To copy, edit or delete an entryTo make an entry a Speed Dial entry cordless To edit an entry Caller ID and Call Waiting Functions How Caller ID works Determine the callers name Contrast Adjustment telephone base onlyOn-Screen Message Reason Not revealed at callers request CID memory Memory CapacityReviewing the CID Memory Storing a record from the CID Memory into the directory Dialing from CID Memory Deleting a number from the CID Memory Cordless handset Deleting all CID records Call waiting Press again to quit see Press to review or set clock see Message capacity Press Clock Day and time announcementsTo set day and time To check day and time To delete your outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo play your outgoing announcement To record your outgoing announcement Feature options Changing feature options To delete all messages Message playbackAnnouncements Options during playback Beep Recording and playing memosTo record a memo To play back a memo Message counter displays Remote access Screen display messages Display screen messages, lights and tones Alert tones Indicator lights My telephone does not work at all Troubleshooting 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 Especially About Telephones Answering Systems Precautions for Users of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers FCC 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