Message counter displays | AT&T E5909B instruction

	Answering System Operation
16	Message counter displays

The message counter usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See the list below for explanations of other displays in this counter.

Message counter

Message counter displays

0	No messages.

1-96	Number of messages/memos, or message number
	currently playing (flashes if you have new mes-
	sages).

10-99	Current remote access code while setting
	(see page 39).

1-99(counting)	Elapsed time while recording a memo (see page 41)
	or announcement up to 90 seconds (page 38).

1-99(flashing)	Total number of messages and memos including
	unreviewed messages.

99 (flashing)	Memo recording exceeded maximum time of 99
	seconds.

F (flashing)	Memory is full. Messages must be deleted before
	new messages can be received.

--	System is answering a call, being accessed
	remotely, or the clock is being programmed.

--(flashing)	System is being programmed or initialized.

On (or) OF	Displayed for one second when any answering
	system setting is turned on or off.

02, 04, 06, tS	Current number of rings while setting (see page
	39).

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AT&T E5909B user manual Message counter displays

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 About Caller Identification Before you beginTelephone operating range Power adapter Telephone base installationPlug the large Battery installation & charging Lock in place Wall mountingSqueeze 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 Handset locator Basic base operationRedial Options while on calls Way conference calls Temporary tone dialingPhone 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 To enter a name Entering names into directoriesOptions 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 Memory Capacity CID memoryReviewing the CID Memory Dialing from CID Memory Storing a record from the CID Memory into the directory Deleting a number from the CID Memory Base Deleting all CID recordsCordless 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 record your outgoing announcement To play 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 Cut along dotted line Remote access wallet cardFold card here