Options while on calls Handset and Base, Call waiting | AT&T E5939B

Volume

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Volume

Telephone Operation

Options while on calls -

Handset and Base

Volume control

Press ^ or V on the VOLUME button on the side of the handset or press ^ or V on the VOLUME button on the base to adjust the listening volume levels (1-5, of which 5 is the highest).

When you change the volume level, the new set- ting will automatically be saved.

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 at any time to switch back and forth between calls.

Three-way conference calls

While a call is in progress, a person at another handset can press PHONE FLASH or SPEAKER to join the call. A person at the base can press SPEAKER to join the call.

Aperson at either handset can press OFF CLEAR, or place the handset in the base to drop out of the conference call. A person at the base can press SPEAKER to drop out of the conference call. A conference call will not be terminated until all the handsets and the base hang up.

Only two handsets (or one handset and the base) can connect to an outside call at any one time.

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AT&T E5939B, E5938B Options while on calls Handset and Base, Volume control, Call waiting, Three-way conference calls

Contents

GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5917/E5938B/ E5939B Need HELP? Information about caller ID with call waiting See Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile see Table of contents Quick reference guide Cordless handset Telephone base Parts checklist for E5917 Parts checklist for E5938B Parts checklist for E5939B Before you begin About caller identificationTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Battery installation & charging Wall mounting Install belt clip as shown below if desired Belt clip & optional headset Making and answering calls Hands-free speakerphone callsLast number redial Basic base operation Handset locator Call waiting Volume controlOptions while on calls Handset and Base Three-way conference calls Mute Temporary ringer silencingTemporary tone dialing Intercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming calls Call forward Call forward Call transfer Call transfer Ringer tone Handset settingsRinger volume Key tone Language Clear voice mail indicationDial type Base settings Timeouts and error messages Shared directoryMemory capacity New directory entries To create a new directory entryTo enter a name Storing the entry To search by name Directory searchTo browse through the directory Viewing long numbers To dial a displayed number To delete an entryTo change an entry Shared caller ID log How caller ID works About names To return a call To review the call logTo review the call log Example To review the call log Answering system operation Message capacity Day and time announcements To set day and timeTo check day and time Outgoing announcements To record your outgoing announcementTo delete your outgoing announcement Announcement only mode To turn announcement only on or off Changing feature options Setup Options during playback Message playbackAnnouncements To delete all old messages To record a memo To play back a memo Message counter displays Message counter displays Remote access Stop Help menu Screen icons & alert tones Screen icons, indicator lights & tonesIndicator lights Handset alert tones Handset display screen messages Screen display messages Handset with a low battery has been Adding new handsets To add a new handset Replacing a handset To de-register all handsets Troubleshooting At all Connecting Get noise Troubleshooting Charge light is off CL flashes System does Important safety instructions Especially about cordless telephone Pacemaker patients Especially about telephone answering systems FCC Part 68 and Acta FCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase Technical specifications Index Remote access wallet card Action