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AT&T E5909B user manual Options while on calls

Models: E5909B

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Telephone Operation

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Volume

Flash

Tone

Hold

Channel

Flash

Volume

Mute

Speaker

Tone

Options while on calls

To adjust volume

Press CIDV or ^DIR buttons on the handset or the VOLUME button on the base to adjust listening volume.

Call waiting

If you subscribe to a Call Waiting service with your local telephone service provider, you will hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. Press PHONE/FLASH to put your current call on hold and take the new call.You can press PHONE/FLASH any- time to switch back and forth between calls.

Hold

Press HOLD to place a call on hold.

When a call is on hold, resume the conversation on the cordless handset by pressing HOLD or PHONE/FLASH. Resume a conversation at the base by lifting the handset or pressing SPEAKER or HOLD on the base.

When a call is on hold, you can replace either handset in its base or charger, and retrieve the call from another telephone.

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Mute

While using the base, you can press MUTE to silence the microphone during a conversation.You will be able to hear the caller, but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE again to resume speaking.

Channel (Cordless handset only)

If a call is noisy or unclear, or if words fade out, press MENU/CHAN on the cordless handset to scan for a better communication channel between the handset and base.

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AT&T E5909B user manual Options while on calls

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 E5909BQuick 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 seeParts checklist Telephone line cords 1 long, 1 short Charger power AdaptersBase handset Handset cord Telephone base Belt clip CordlessTelephone operating range Before you beginAbout Caller Identification Plug the large Telephone base installationPower adapter Battery installation & charging Squeeze to open hinged wall mount Wall mountingLock in place Install belt clip as shown below if desired Belt clip & optional headsetHandset settings Choose handset languageSet handset date and time Set handset ringer volume Set handset ringer toneBase settings Choose dial modeChoose base ringer volume Choose base languageBasic cordless handset operation Making and answering callsLast number redial Ring silencingRedial Basic base operationHandset locator Options while on calls Phone Hold INT Intercom Temporary tone dialingWay conference calls Call transfer Call transferIntercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming calls INT Press INT/DELETE to page basePHONE/FLASH Intercom calls Directories Directories handset and baseTo create a Speed Dial entry See Steps 4-7 on pagesTo create a directory entry To call a Speed Dial numberTo edit or delete a Speed Dial number Directory dialingOptions 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 onlyDirectory search To browse through the directoryTo search alphabetically To call a displayed numberTo copy, edit or delete an entry To make an entry a Speed Dial entry cordless handset onlyTo edit an entry To delete an entryHow Caller ID works Caller ID and Call Waiting FunctionsContrast Adjustment base only On-Screen Message ReasonNot revealed at callers request To determine the callers nameReviewing the CID Memory CID memoryMemory Capacity Dialing from CID Memory Storing a record from the CID Memory into the directoryDeleting a number from the CID Memory Cordless handset Deleting all CID recordsBase Call waiting Message capacity Press again to quit see Press to review or set clock seeDay and time announcements To set day and timeTo check day and time Press ClockTo delete your outgoing announcement To play your outgoing announcementTo record your outgoing announcement Changing feature options Feature optionsMessage playback AnnouncementsOptions during playback To delete all messagesRecording and playing memos To record a memoTo play back a memo BeepMessage counter displays Remote access Display screen messages, lights and tones Screen display messagesIndicator lights Alert tonesTroubleshooting My telephone does not work at allBatteries 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 SystemsFCC 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