Call waiting | AT&T E5909B guide

Caller ID Operation

Call waiting

If you have subscribed to the Call Waiting service from your local phone service provider, 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 base unit or PHONE/FLASH on the cordless handset to put your current call on hold and take the new call.

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

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AT&T E5909B user manual Call waiting

Contents

GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5909B Need HELP? Information about Caller ID with Call Waiting See GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5909B 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 Belt clip Cordless Parts checklistTelephone line cords 1 long, 1 short Charger power Adapters Base handset Handset cord Telephone base 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 Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired Choose handset language Handset settings Set handset date and time Set handset ringer tone Set handset ringer volume Choose base language Base settingsChoose dial mode Choose base ringer volume Ring silencing Basic cordless handset operationMaking and answering calls Last number redial Basic base operation Handset locatorRedial Options while on calls Temporary tone dialing Way conference callsPhone Hold INT Intercom Call transfer Call transfer INT Press INT/DELETE to page base Intercom callsIntercom calls Handling incoming calls PHONE/FLASH Intercom calls Directories handset and base Directories See Steps 4-7 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 handset only To edit an entry Caller ID and Call Waiting Functions How Caller ID works To determine the callers name Contrast Adjustment 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 Deleting all CID records BaseCordless handset 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 play your outgoing announcement To record your outgoing announcementTo delete 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 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 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