Display screen messages, lights and tones | AT&T E5908 specs

Appendix

Display screen messages, lights and tones

Screen display messages

CONNECTING... The handset is waiting for a dial tone.

CONNECTING...	There is a call coming in.
RINGING	There is a call coming in.
PAGING	An intercom call has been initiated. The
	handset locator has been activated
	(handset beeps to help you locate it).
NEEDS RECHARGING	Handset battery is depleted. Place
	handset in charger to charge the battery.
BATTERY LOW	Handset battery is low. Place handset in
	charger to charge the battery.
PHONE ON	The handset is in use.
RINGER OFF	The handset ringer is turned off.
HOLD	Current call is on hold.
SCANNING	Handset is scanning for a clear channel
	to improve sound quality.
CAN'T CONNECT	Handset cannot communicate with the
	telephone base. Check base power, or
	move closer.
MUTE	The call is on mute (only for telephone
	base).

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AT&T E5908 user manual Display screen messages, lights and tones, Screen display messages

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 Before you begin About Caller IdentificationTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Battery installation & charging Return handset to charger when this symbol appearsCompartment cover Handset Then Wall mounting Lock in placeSqueeze 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 Base settings Choose dial modeChoose telephone base language Choose base ringer volume Basic cordless handset operation Making and answering callsLast number redial Ring silencing Basic base operation Handset locatorRedial 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 Entering names into directories To enter a nameOptions 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 CID memory Memory CapacityReviewing 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 Remote access wallet card Cut along dotted lineFold card here