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User’s Manual
5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless
Telephone/Answering
System E5908
with Caller ID & Call Waiting
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Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this telephone system, please read Important safety instructions on pages 52 to 54 of this manual. NEED HELP? Our representatives are here to help you with any questions concerning the operation of this product, available accessories, or any other related issues. Call toll free 1 (800) 222-3111 In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268 or visit our website at www.telephones.att.com Model No: E5908 Product Name: 5
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IMPORTANT Information about Caller ID with Call Waiting This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with services from your local phone service provider. Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see who is calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your phone service provider if: • You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting, but as separate services (you may need combined se
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You must install and See page 7 charge the battery before STOP! for easy instructions. using the telephone. For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the tele- phone, read and follow these instructions carefully: � Use only Replacement Battery 3301 (SKU 91076. Part Number 80-5071-00-00). � Do not dispose of the battery
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User’s Manual 5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5908 With Caller ID & Call Waiting Table of contents CID memory ......................................31 Getting Started Call waiting ..............................................35 Quick reference guide ........................2 Parts checklist ......................................4 Answering System Operation Before you begin ..................................5 Answering system operation ..........36 Telephone base installati
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Getting Started Quick reference guide Cordless Handset ^DIR (volume up) SELECT When phone is idle, press ^DIR to dis- play Directory entries (see page 27). Press to store a programming option (see pages 10-12), or to store a direc- While entering letters in names, press to tory entry in memory (see page 22). advance or press twice to enter space. While programming, press to change menu item or value (see pages 10-12). CIDV (volume down) During a call, press ^DIR to adjust listen- When phone
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Getting Started Quick reference guide Telephone Base INDICATOR LIGHTS: RINGER VOLUME: Set switch on side CONTRAST: Press to See page 45. of base (Off, Low, High). (see page 14) adjust screen contrast. • CLEAR: While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. • CIDV: Press when phone is idle to display Caller ID information (see page 31). While entering numbers or letters, press to delete last character entered. • SELECT: Press
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Getting Started Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Base handset Handset cord Telephone base Base power adapter Belt clip Cordless Battery compartment Battery pack for Charger for cordless Charger power handset cover cordless handset handset adapter Telephone line cords (1 long, 1 short) 4 4
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Getting Started Before you begin About Caller Identification Telephone operating range Caller ID with Call Waiting features in This cordless telephone operates with this telephone let you see who’s call- the maximum power allowed by the ing before you answer the phone, even Federal Communications Commission when you’re on another call. These (FCC). Even so, the handset and base features require services provided by can communicate over only a certain your local telephone company. distance
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Getting Started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location within the home: • Away from any other cordless (wireless) device such as cordless telephones, 802.11 wireless router (for example, WiFi). • Away from other electronic equipment, microwave oven, television, computer, etc. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust, and moisture. • If you need to install your phone within the same room as other cordless phones or wireless products, you may need to s
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Getting Started Battery installation & charging After battery installation, place the cordless handset in the charger and allow to charge for at least 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the cord- less handset to the charger after each use. When the battery is fully depleted, a recharge takes about 12 hours. The average talk time on a fully charged battery is about five hours depending on environmental conditions, and the standby time is approximately five da
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Getting Started Wall mounting The telephone base can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, com- puter routers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Connect short telephone line cord and power Rotate wall mount and adapter as shown on page 6, then grasp and lock in place. squeeze to open hinged wall mount. Press and slide down firmly so the Plug th
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Getting Started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. Snap belt clip into notches on side of handset. Rotate and pull to remove. For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (pur- chased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. Plug 2.5 mm headset into jack on side of handset (beneath small rubber flap). 9 9
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Telephone Operation Handset settings You can change settings to program how the cordless handset works. • Press MENU/CHAN, then use the CIDV or ^DIR but- tons to scroll to the feature to be changed. Press SELECT to select the displayed item. • Press OFF/CLEAR anytime to cancel an operation and exit the menu display. Follow the steps below to program the cordless handset. To stop anytime, press OFF/CLEAR. If the tele- phone rings, programming stops automatically so you can answer the call.
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Telephone Operation Handset settings Set handset date and time The handset displays the date and time when idle. You can set the time manually, or you can allow it to be set automatically with incoming Caller ID information. The time will be set automatically only if you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local telephone company (see page 5). • Press MENU/CHAN to begin programming. • Press CIDV twice. The screen shows DATE/TIME. Press SELECT to confirm. • The month in the dis
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Telephone Operation Handset settings Set handset ringer tone This feature allows you to choose one of 4 ringing tones, (1-4) or turn the ringer off ( 0 ). Use the CIDV or ^DIR button to hear an example of each ringer tone, then press SELECT to select the one you prefer. • Press MENU/CHAN to begin programming. • Press ^DIR twice. The screen displays RINGER: and setting. • Press SELECT to change current setting. • Press CIDV or ^DIR to display 1, 2, 3, 4, or OFF. You will hear a sample of eac
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Telephone Operation Base settings You can change settings to program how the telephone base works. Follow the steps below to program the telephone base. To stop at any time, press CLEAR. If the phone rings, pro- gramming stops automatically so you can answer the call. Choose telephone base language At this menu you can select the language used in all menus and screen displays. • Press MENU to begin programming. LANGUAGE • Press CIDV or DIR^until screen displays LANGUAGE. • Press SELECT to c
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Telephone Operation Base settings Choose base ringer volume The base ringer volume can be set to OFF, LOW, or HI, by adjusting the switch on the left side of the telephone base. This switch affects only the telephone base ringer volume; the handset ringer volume remains unchanged. 14
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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 d
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Telephone Operation Basic base operation Making and answering calls To answer a call, lift the corded handset or press SPEAKER. To answer a call, lift the corded handset, or press SPEAKER. If you have Caller ID service, the caller’s number and/or name will appear on the display screen after the first ring (see page 29 for Caller ID fea- tures and options). Lift handset, or press SPEAKER To make a call, lift the corded handset, (or press SPEAKER) PAT JOHNSON then dial a number. 908-55
