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User's Manual
5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless
Telephone/Answering
System E5909B
with Caller ID & Call Waiting
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Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this telephone system, you must 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.: E5909B Product Name
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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 E5909B With Caller ID & Call Waiting Table of contents Getting Started Caller ID Operation Quick reference guide ........................2 Caller ID operation ...........................29 Parts checklist ......................................4 CID memory ......................................31 Before you begin ..................................5 Call waiting ..............................................35 Telephone base instal
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Getting Started Quick reference guide Cordless Handset SELECT/TRANSFER ^DIR (volume up) Press to store a programming option When phone is idle, press ^DIR to dis- (see page 10) play Directory entries (see page 27). During a call, press to transfer a call between cordless handsets (see page While entering letters in names, press to 18). advance or press twice to enter space. While programming, press to change menu CIDV (volume down) item or value (see page 10). During a call, press ^DIR to
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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 13) adjust screen contrast. • CLEAR: While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display. • VCID: 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 packs for Charger for cordless handsets covers cordless handsets handsets Telephone line cords (1 long, 1 short) Charger power adapters 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 days.
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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 cable 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 Plug short teleph
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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, you can use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased 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
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Telephone Operation Handset settings You can change settings to program how the cordless handset works. Each cordless handset operates as an individual unit. The ringer sound, ringer volume, date/ time and language must be programmed separately for each cordless handset. • Press MENU/CHAN, then use the CIDV and ^DIR but- tons to scroll to the feature to be changed. Press SELECT/TRANSFER to select the displayed item. • Press OFF/CLEAR anytime to cancel an operation and exit the menu display.
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Telephone Operation Handset settings Set handset date and time The handset displays the date and time when you are not using it. 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/TRANSFER to confirm
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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/TRANSFER to select the one you pre- fer. • Press MENU/CHAN to begin programming. • Press ^DIR twice. The screen displays RINGER: and setting. • Press SELECT/TRANSFER to change current setting. • Press CIDV or ^DIR to display 1, 2, 3, 4, or OFF. You will
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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 base language At this menu you can select the language used in all menus and screen displays. • Press MENU to begin programming. • Press CIDV or DIR^ until screen displays LANGUAGE LANGUAGE. • Press SELECT to change cur
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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 dia
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Telephone Operation Basic base operation Making and answering calls 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 features and options). To make a call, lift the corded handset, (or press SPEAKER) Lift handset, or press SPEAKER then dial a number. PAT JOHNSON To preview numbers before dialing, first enter telephone 908-555-01
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Telephone Operation 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. V^ Volume Flash Call waiting If you subscribe to a Call Waiting service with your local telephone service provider, you will hear a beep Tone 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- Hold time to switch back and fort
