Announcements, Message playback ends | AT&T E5908 guide

Number of messages waiting (or during playback, message number currently playing).

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Press PLAY/STOP to begin or end message playback.

1. (Play/Stop)

“You have [xx] new messages and [xx] old messages”

Message playback begins. See options at right.

2. (Play/Stop)

Message playback ends.

NOTE: If “F” is flashing in the message window, memory is full. You will have to delete some messages before new ones can be received.

NOTE: New (unheard) messages cannot be deleted.

Answering System Operation

Message playback

Press PLAY/STOP to hear messages. The system announces the number of messages, then begins playback.

If you have new messages waiting, you will hear only the new messages (oldest first). If there are no new messages, the system will play back all messages (oldest first).

Announcements

•When playback begins, you will hear the total number of messages.

•Before each message, you will hear the day and time it was received.

•After the last message, you will hear “End of mes- sages.” If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left, you will hear time remaining.

Options during playback

•Press VOLUME button to adjust speaker volume.

•Press SKIP to skip to next message.

•Press REPEAT to repeat message currently playing. Press twice to hear previous message.

•Press DELETE to delete message being played back.

•Press PLAY/STOP to stop playback.

To delete all messages

To delete all messages, press and hold DELETE while the telephone is idle (not during a call, or during message playback).

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AT&T E5908 user manual Announcements, Options during playback, To delete all messages, Message playback ends

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