Basic cordless handset operation, Last number redial | AT&T E5909B

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Telephone Operation

Basic cordless handset operation

Making and answering calls

To answer an incoming call, press PHONE/FLASH (or any key except OFF/CLEAR, CIDV or ^DIR). If you have Caller ID service, the caller’s number and/or name will appear on the display screen after the first or second ring (see page 29 for Caller ID features and options).

To make a call, press PHONE/FLASH, then dial a number. Press OFF/CLEAR or place in charger, (Auto Off,) to hang up.

To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first, then press PHONE/FLASH to dial. Press CIDV anytime to make corrections when entering numbers.

NOTE: Only one cordless handset or one cordless handset and the base can be on a call at a time. If the other cordless handset attempts to join a call, its screen will display OTHER HANDSET ON and then OR OUT OF

RANGE.

Last number redial

Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the handset to display the last number called (up to 32 digits). To dial the num- ber displayed, press PHONE/FLASH.You can also press PHONE/FLASH and then REDIAL/PAUSE to dial the last number called without previewing it.

To delete this number, press REDIAL/PAUSE twice.This will clear the redial memory and leave it blank.

Ring silencing

The handset ringer can be temporarily turned off by pressing OFF/CLEAR during incoming ringing.You can answer the call, or let the caller leave a message.This will silence the ringer without disconnecting the call. If your answering system is on, the caller will be asked to leave a message (see page 36).The next call will ring normally.

NOTE: Pressing OFF/CLEAR on a handset will only temporarily silence the ringer on that handset. The other cordless handset and telephone base will continue to ring normally.

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AT&T E5909B user manual Basic cordless handset operation, Making and answering calls, Last number redial, Ring silencing

Contents

GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5909B Need HELP? Information about Caller ID with Call Waiting See Table of contents GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5909B 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 Base handset Handset cord Telephone base Parts checklistTelephone line cords 1 long, 1 short Charger power Adapters Belt clip Cordless Before you begin About Caller IdentificationTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Power adapterPlug the large Battery installation & charging Wall mounting Lock in placeSqueeze to open hinged wall mount Install belt clip as shown below if desired Belt clip & optional headset Handset settings Choose handset language Set handset date and time Set handset ringer volume Set handset ringer tone Choose base ringer volume Base settingsChoose dial mode Choose base language Last number redial Basic cordless handset operationMaking and answering calls Ring silencing Basic base operation Handset locatorRedial Options while on calls Temporary tone dialing Way conference callsPhone Hold INT Intercom Call transfer Call transfer Handling incoming calls Intercom callsIntercom calls INT Press INT/DELETE to page base PHONE/FLASH Intercom calls Directories Directories handset and base To create a Speed Dial entry See Steps 4-7 on pages To edit or delete a Speed Dial number To create a directory entryTo call a Speed Dial number Directory dialing Entering names into directories To enter a nameOptions 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 handset only To delete an entry How Caller ID works Caller ID and Call Waiting Functions Not revealed at callers request Contrast Adjustment base onlyOn-Screen Message Reason To 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 BaseCordless 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 play your outgoing announcement To record your outgoing announcementTo 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 Batteries will not hold a charge Hear noise My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call My Caller ID is CL flashes 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