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- Page 1 User’s Manual 5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5908 with Caller ID & Call Waiting...
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Page 2: Need Help
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: 5.8GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System Serial No: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase Date: Place of Purchase:... - Page 3 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.
- Page 4 You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone. For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 or call 1 (866) 288-4268 In Canada, call CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the tele- phone, read and follow these instructions carefully: •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
User’s Manual 5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5908 With Caller ID & Call Waiting Table of contents Getting Started Quick reference guide ... 2 Parts checklist ... 4 Before you begin ... 5 Telephone base installation ... 6 Battery installation & charging ... 7 Wall mounting ... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Quick reference guide Cordless Handset SELECT Press to store a programming option (see pages 10-12), or to store a direc- tory entry in memory (see page 22). (volume down) When phone is idle, press CIDV to dis- play Caller ID information (see page 29). While entering names or phone numbers, press to delete last character entered. -
Page 7: Telephone Base
Getting Started Quick reference guide Telephone Base RINGER VOLUME: Set switch on side of base (Off, Low, High). (see page 14) • INTERCOM/CID DEL: Press to delete displayed Caller ID entry (see page 33). While phone is idle, press to page handset (see page 16), or press and hold to delete all Caller ID entries (see page 34). -
Page 8: Parts Checklist
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 Belt clip Cordless Battery compartment handset cover Telephone base Battery pack for Charger for cordless cordless handset handset Telephone line cords (1 long, 1 short) -
Page 9: Before You Begin
Getting Started Before you begin About Caller Identification Caller ID with Call Waiting features in this telephone let you see who’s call- ing before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. These features require services provided by your local telephone company. -
Page 10: Telephone Base Installation
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. -
Page 11: Battery Installation & Charging
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. -
Page 12: Wall Mounting
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. -
Page 13: Belt Clip & Optional Headset
Getting Started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. 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. Snap belt clip into notches on side of handset. -
Page 14: Telephone Operation
LANGUAGE Telephone Operation Handset settings You can change settings to program how the cordless handset works. • Press , then use the MENU/ CHAN tons to scroll to the feature to be changed. Press to select the displayed item. SELECT •... - Page 15 DATE/TIME 1/01 12:00 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).
- Page 16 RINGER: 1 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 button to hear an example of each ringer tone, then press to select the one you prefer.
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Page 17: Base Settings
LANGUAGE DIAL MODE: TONE NOTE: This sets the dial mode for both the handset(s) and the tele- phone base. NOTE: During a power failure, only the corded handset can be used to make and answer calls. The dial mode will default to pulse dial. To change to tone dial temporarily, press on the telephone base (see page 17). - Page 18 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;...
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Page 19: Basic Cordless Handset Operation
PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 Telephone Operation Basic cordless handset operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press any key except OFF/ CLEAR 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). -
Page 20: Basic Base Operation
Lift handset, or press SPEAKER PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 12345678901 Redial Press INTERCOM/ to locate CID DEL handset NOTE: If the handset battery is dead or the ringer is turned off this feature will not work. Telephone Operation Basic base operation Making and answering calls To answer a call, lift the corded handset or press . -
Page 21: Options While On Calls
Volume Flash Tone Hold Channel Flash Volume Mute Speaker Tone Telephone Operation Options while on calls To adjust volume Press buttons on the handset or the button on the telephone base to adjust VOLUME listening volume. 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. - Page 22 SCANNING... Phone Hold Intercom Hold Speaker Telephone Operation Options while on calls Channel (Cordless handset only) If a call is noisy or unclear, or if words fade out, press on the cordless handset to scan for a bet- MENU/CHAN ter communication channel between the handset and the telephone base.
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Page 23: Intercom Calls
Press INT/ DELETE page the telephone base. Press INTERCOM/ CID DEL page handset. NOTE: If your cordless handset is missing, you can press INTERCOM/ on the base to page the cord- CID DEL less handset up to 60 seconds. Press INTERCOM/ on the base again, CID DEL... - Page 24 NOTES: 1. You can also press HOLD before starting to move the call. 2. Before the intercom call is answered, the person who originated the PAGE can press PHONE/ FLASH on the cordless handset, or press or lift SPEAKER the corded handset on the base, to cancel the page and resume the outside call.
- Page 25 NOTE: Before the intercom call is answered, the person who originated the PAGE can press on the cordless PHONE/ FLASH handset, or press SPEAKER or lift the corded handset on the base, to cancel the page and resume the outside call. switchhook Telephone Operation Intercom calls (cont.)
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Page 26: Directories
PAT JOHNSON 5550100 CHRIS WILSON Directories Directories (handset and base) There are two separate directories, one on the cordless handset and one on the telephone base. Each direc- tory can store up to 30 entries. Each entry can contain a number up to 24 digits, and a name up to 15 letters. A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly (see page 27). -
Page 27: Speed Dialing
MENU/ CHAN DIRECTORY SPEED DIAL SELECT ENTER 1-9 ENTER NAME (See Steps 3-7 on pages 25-26.) Directories Speed dialing (cordless handset only) On the cordless handset, numbers called most frequently can be stored in so that they can be dialed with only two button presses. -
Page 28: Directory Dialing
Directories Speed dialing (cordless handset only) To create a directory entry • Press to begin programming. MENU/ CHAN • Press SELECT • Enter a name (up to 15 characters), then press (see page 25 for instructions). SELECT • Enter a telephone number (up to 24 digits), then press SELECT •... -
Page 29: Entering Names Into Directories
MENU/ CHAN DIRECTORY SELECT ENTER NAME PAT JOHNSON_ Directories Entering names into directories To enter a name • Press on cordless handset or MENU/ CHAN base to enter the main menu. • Press to confirm. SELECT • The screen will show ENTER NAME. •... - Page 30 SELECT ENTER NUMBER PAT JOHNSON 5556789_ SELECT (Cordless handset only) DISTINCT RING? N 5556789 SELECT 1/01 12:00 Directories Entering phone number and assigning distinctive ring To enter a number Use the dialpad to enter up to 24 digits. When the number is complete, press SELECT Options while entering numbers:...
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Page 31: Directory Search
DIRECTORY ADAM 5551234 To display first entry BETH 5554321 To scroll name by name JOHN 5550123 To search alphabetically EDIT DIAL ERASE 5551234 NOTE: To place a call on the corded handset using a directory entry, lift the corded handset, press the ^DIR button until you find the entry and press DISP DIAL. -
Page 32: To Copy, Edit Or Delete An Entry
^DIR DIRECTORY ADAM 5551234 SELECT SPEED EDIT ERASE 5551234 SPEED EDIT ERASE 5551234 SPEED EDIT ERASE 5551234 Press SELECT to choose blinking option on the handset. NOTE: Screens shown above are displayed on the cord- less handset. The telephone base display is slightly different, but the procedure is the same. -
Page 33: Caller Id Operation
PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 CHRIS WILSON 908-555-4321 8/12 10:06 Caller ID Operation How Caller ID works If you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local phone company, information about each caller will be displayed at both the cordless handset and the tele- phone base after the first or second ring. - Page 34 Caller ID Operation There are also occasions when other information or no information is displayed for various reasons: On-Screen Message Reason Caller prefers to remain anonymous. PRIVATE NAME Caller's name and telephone number are PRIVATE CALLER not revealed at caller's request. Your local telephone company is unable to UNKNOWN NAME determine the caller's name.
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Page 35: Cid Memory
Caller ID Operation CID memory Memory Capacity E5908 telephone can store up to 30 CID records in both the telephone base and the cordless handset respectively. These numbers are available for subse- quent retrieval or for saving into the internal directory for long-term storage until they are deleted. -
Page 36: Dialing From Cid Memory
Caller ID Operation CID memory Dialing from CID Memory • Press on the telephone base or on the cord- CIDV less handset to activate the CID Memory. • Press on the telephone base or on the cordless handset to scroll to the desired number to be dialed. - Page 37 Caller ID Operation CID memory • Press to edit the telephone number. You can SELECT make any changes to the number by using the button to erase characters, or using the dialpad to enter new ones (see pages 25-26 for instructions). •...
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Page 38: Deleting All Cid Records
Caller ID Operation CID memory Deleting all CID records • Press and hold • A message appears on the screen asking you to con- • If you press ERASE ALL NO independent of each, so deleting the entire call log on one will not affect the call log of the other. -
Page 39: Call Waiting
Caller ID Operation Call waiting If you have subscribed to the Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, 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. -
Page 40: Answering System Operation
Message counter Number of messages waiting (or during playback, message number currently playing) Press to review or record announcement; press again to quit (see page 38). Press to review or set clock (see page 37). Press repeatedly to hear setup options (see page 39). Press to delete message currently playing;... -
Page 41: Day And Time Announcements
Press CLOCK The system will announce the cur- rent clock setting, then announces "To set the clock, press CLOCK." Press CLOCK The system will announce the cur- rent day setting, then announces "To change the day, press SKIP or REPEAT, to change the hour, press CLOCK."... -
Page 42: Outgoing Announcements
Elapsed Press to stop recording time recording. (seconds). ANNC “Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD.” (Play/Stop) (Plays announcement previously recorded). - OR - RECORD “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” Speak into microphone. Microphone (Play/ Stop (Announcement is played back). -
Page 43: Changing Feature Options
SETUP Press until desired feature is heard (see list at right). SKIP REPEAT Press until desired selection is heard. SETUP Press to set selection and move to next menu option. - OR - /Stop) Play Press to set selection and exit menu. -
Page 44: Message Playback
Number of messages waiting (or during playback, message number currently playing). Press to begin PLAY/ STOP or end message playback. (Play/ Stop “You have [xx] new messages and [xx] old messages” Message playback begins. See options at right. /Stop) Play Message playback ends. -
Page 45: Recording And Playing Memos
Elapsed Press to stop recording time recording. (seconds). RECORD “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” Speak into microphone. Microphone (Play/ Stop Beep (Memo has been recorded). Answering System Operation Recording and playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming mes- sages. -
Page 46: Message Counter Displays
Message counter Answering System Operation 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 displays No messages. Number of messages/memos, or message number 1-95 currently playing (flashes when there are new mes- sages). -
Page 47: Remote Access
Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. When system answers, enter two digit remote access code (19 unless you have changed it). Enter remote commands (see list at right). Hang up to end call and save all undeleted messages. NOTE: If you pause for more than 4 seconds during remote access, you will hear a... -
Page 48: Appendix
Appendix Display screen messages, lights and tones CONNECTING... Screen display messages The handset is waiting for a dial tone. CONNECTING... There is a call coming in. ** RINGING ** An intercom call has been initiated. The ** PAGING ** handset locator has been activated (handset beeps to help you locate it). -
Page 49: Alert Tones
Appendix Display screen messages, lights and tones Indicator lights NEW CALL If you have Caller ID service: On when new calls have been received; off when all new Caller ID records at the telephone base have been reviewed (see page 29). IN USE Steady: Line is in use. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. My telephone does not work •... - Page 51 Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the base. Plug the unit into a different, working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall handset beeps switch. five times and • Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might is not perform- have moved out of range.
- Page 52 Appendix Troubleshooting I get noise, • Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away from the follow- static, or weak ing electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio signal even towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors, when I’m near televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cord-...
- Page 53 Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless • Make sure that the ringer is turned on. Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this user’s manual. handset does not ring when I • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securely into the tele- phone base and the telephone jack.
- Page 54 Appendix Troubleshooting • Clean the cordless handset and charging contacts on the charger The CHARGING each month using a pencil eraser or cloth. light is off. • Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and securely. •...
- Page 55 Appendix Troubleshooting System does • Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly (see pages 39 and 43). not respond to remote • Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing commands. a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, it is not a touch- tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system.
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Page 56: Important Safety Instructions
Appendix Important safety instructions This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock. Safety Information •... - Page 57 Appendix Important safety instructions Especially About Cordless Telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless phone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset.
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Page 58: Save These Instructions
Appendix Important safety instructions Precautions for Users of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers Cardiac Pacemakers (applies only to 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a mul- tidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. -
Page 59: Fcc Part 68 And Acta
Appendix FCC part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical require- ments adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. -
Page 60: Fcc Part 15
Appendix FCC part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 61: Limited Warranty
Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brands are used under license. Any repair, replacement or warranty ser- vice, and all questions about this product should be directed to: Advanced American Telephones, 1 (800) 222-3111 or www.telephones.att.com. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288- 4268. - Page 62 Appendix Limited warranty 4 What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty does not cover: • Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inunda- tion, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion;...
- Page 63 Appendix Limited warranty 6 What must you return with the product to get warranty service? You must: a return the entire original package and contents including the product to the AAT service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; b include “valid proof of purchase”...
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Page 64: Index
Appendix Index AC adapter, 6, 8 Alert tones, 45 Answering calls, 15-16 Answering system, 36 announcements, 38 memos, 41 message playback, 40 remote access, 43 Battery charging, 7 Battery installation, 7 Belt clip, 9 Call waiting, 17, 35 Caller ID, 29 CID memory, 31 delete number, 33 delete records, 34... -
Page 65: Technical Specifications
Appendix Technical specifications RF Frequency Band 5863.8MHz — 5872.5MHz (Handset to Base) RF Frequency Band 912.75MHz — 917.10MHz (Base to Handset) Channels Modulation Operating Temperature 32°F — 122°F 0°C – 50°C Base Unit Voltage 104 — 129 Vrms (AC Voltage, 60Hz) Base Unit Voltage 9 Vdc @500 mA (DC Adapter Output) -
Page 66: Remote Access Wallet Card
Record announcement... Turn system off/on ... End remote access call ... 5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5908 Copyright © 2006 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. - Page 67 www.telephones.att.com Copyright © 2006 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. Issue 4 AT&T 05 /06. 91-000646-040-000...