AT&T E5908 User Manual
User 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 46 to 48 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 #: E5908
Product name: 5.8GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System
Serial #: SN:
(found on the bottom of the telephone base)
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:
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Depending on your service, you may see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and number.
This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering
Caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment. The time and
date are sent by the service provider along with the call information.
Information about Caller ID with Call Waiting
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.
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 service).
• You have only Caller ID service, or only Call Waiting service.
• You don’t subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services.
You can use this product with regular Caller ID service, and you can use
this product’s other features without subscribing to either Caller ID or
combined Caller ID with Call Waiting service.
There are fees for Caller ID services, and these services may not be
available in all areas.
IMPORTANT
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STOP!
See page 7
for easy instructions.
You must install and
charge the battery before
using the telephone.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the
telephone, 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 in a fire. Like other batteries of this type, it could explode
if burned. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit. Do not allow
conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the battery. The battery
or conductor may overheat and cause harm.
• Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
• Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and battery charger.
Do not disassemble your telephone. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer to
qualified service personnel for servicing.
For customer service or product
information, visit our web site at
www.telephones.att.com
or call
1-800-222-3111.
In Canada, call 1-866-288-4268.
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Getting Started
Quick reference guide ........................2
Parts checklist .......................................4
Before you begin ..................................5
Telephone base installation................6
Battery installation & charging ..........7
Wall mounting ......................................8
Belt clip & optional headset ....................9
Telephone Operation
Handset settings.................................10
Base settings........................................13
Basic cordless handset operation...14
Basic base operation .........................15
Options while on calls ......................16
Intercom calls .....................................18
Call forward and call transfer .........19
Directories
Directories ..........................................20
Speed dialing........................................21
Entering names into directories .....23
Directory search................................25
To copy, edit or delete an entry....26
Caller ID Operation
Caller ID operation...........................27
CID memory.......................................29
Call waiting..............................................33
Answering System Operation
Answering system operation ..........34
Day and time announcements ........35
Outgoing announcements................36
Changing feature options.................37
Message playback ...............................38
Recording and playing memos ........39
Message counter displays.................40
Remote access....................................41
Appendix
Display screen messages, lights and
tones .........................................................42
Troubleshooting.................................44
Important safety instructions..........46
Limited warranty................................51
Index .....................................................53
Technical specifications ....................55
Remote access wallet card .................56
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Table of contents
User Manual
5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless
Telephone/Answering
System E5908
with Caller ID & Call Waiting
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CID
VV
(volume down)
When phone is not in use, press
CID
VV
to display Caller ID information (see page
28).
While entering numbers or letters in names
or phone numbers, press to delete last
character entered.
While programming, press to change menu
item or value (see page 10).
During a call, press
CIDVVto adjust lis-
tening volume.
^ DIR (volume up)
When phone is not in use, press
DIR ^
to display Directory entries (see page 25).
While entering letters in names, press to
advance or press twice to enter space.
While programming, press to change menu
item or value (see page 10).
During a call, press
DIR ^
to adjust lis-
tening volume.
INT/DELETE
While phone is idle, press to page base
(see page 18) or press and hold to
delete all Caller ID entries (see page
32).
While a Caller ID entry is displayed, press
to delete displayed entry (see page 31).
PHONE/FLASH
Press to make or answer a call
(see page 14).
During a call, press to receive an
incoming call if Call Waiting is activated (see page 16).
SELECT
Press to store a programming option
(see page 10), or to store a directory
entry in memory (see page 20).
Quick reference guide
OFF/CLEAR
During a call, press to hang up.
While using menus, press to cancel an
operation, back up to the previous menu,
or exit the menu display.
HOLD
Press to place a call on hold.
Press again to resume your call
(see page 16).
MENU/CHAN
Press to customize the handset’s
operation (see page 10).
During a call, press to switch to
another channel if there is interference.
REDIAL/PAUSE
Before dialing any numbers, press to display last number called (see page 14).
While dialing or entering numbers into your
directory, press to insert a 4-second dialing
pause (see page 24).
Cordless Handset
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Quick reference guide
Telephone Base
• INTERCOM/CID DEL
:
Press to delete displayed Caller
ID entry (see page 31). While
phone is idle, press to page
handset (see page 15), or press
and hold to delete all Caller ID
entries (see page 32).
• MENU
: Press to customize the
telephone’s operation (see page
13).
• FLASH
: During a call, press to
receive an incoming call if Call
Waiting is activated (see page
16).
• REDIAL/PAUSE
: Before
dialing any numbers, press to
display last number called (see
page 13).
While dialing or entering numbers into your directory, press to
insert a 4-second dialing pause
(see page 24).
CONTRAST
: Press to
adjust screen contrast.
RINGER VOLUME
: Set switch on side
of base (Off, Low, High). (see page 13)
INDICATOR LIGHTS:
See page 43.
• CLEAR
: While using
menus, press to cancel an
operation, back up to the
previous menu, or exit the
menu display.
• V CID
: Press when
phone is idle to display
Caller ID information (see
page 29). While entering
numbers or letters, press
to delete last character
entered.
• SELECT
: Press to store
a programming option (see
page 13), or to store a
directory entry in memory
(see page 20).
• ^ DIR
: Press when
phone is idle to display
directory entries (see page
25). While entering or
modifying names, press to
advance cursor.
• DISP DIAL
: Press to
dial number currently displayed.
• HOLD
: Press to place
call on hold. Press again
to resume call (see page
16).
• VOLUME
: During a call,
press ^or Vto
adjust listening volume
(see page 16).
• MUTE
: Press to silence
microphone; press again
to resume your conversation (see page 16).
• SPEAKER
: Press to
turn speakerphone on or
off (begin or end a call).
• CLOCK
: Press to review or set clock
(see page 35).
• SETUP
: Press repeatedly to hear setup
options (see page 37).
• ANNC
: Press to review or record
announcement; press again to quit (see
page 36).
• RECORD
: Press to record a memo (see
page 39) or after pressing
ANNC
to
record an outgoing announcement (see
page 36).
• PLAY/STOP
: Press to start or stop
message playback (see page 38).
• DELETE
: Press to delete message currently playing; hold to delete all old messages (see page 38).
• ANSWER ON
: Press to turn answering
system on or off.
• REPEAT
: Press to repeat message;
press
twice
to play previous message (see
page 38).
• SKIP
: Press to skip message (see page
38).
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Parts checklist
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone
for warranty service.
Base handset Telephone base
Charger power
adapter
Base power adapter
Cordless
handset
Charger for cordless
handset
Telephone line cords (1 long, 1 short)
Handset cord
Battery pack for
cordless handset
Belt clip
Battery compartment
cover
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Before you begin
About Caller Identification
Caller ID with Call Waiting features in
this telephone let you see who’s calling
before you answer the phone, even
when you’re on another call. These
features require services provided by
your local telephone company.
Contact your telephone service
provider if:
• You have both Caller ID and Call
Waiting, but as separate services
(you may need combined service).
• You have only Caller ID service, or
only Call Waiting service.
• You don’t subscribe to any Caller
ID or Call Waiting services.
You can use this phone with regular
Caller ID service, and you can use its
other features without subscribing to
either Caller ID or combined Caller ID
with Call Waiting service. There may
be fees for these services, and they
may not be available in all areas.
Caller ID features will work only if
both you and the caller are in areas
offering Caller ID service, and if both
telephone companies use compatible
equipment.
See Caller ID Operation, beginning on
page 27, for more details about how
these features work.
Telephone operating range
This cordless telephone operates with
the maximum power allowed by the
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC). Even so, the handset and base
can communicate over only a certain
distance — which can vary with the
locations of the base and handset, the
weather, and the construction of your
home or office.
If you receive a call while you are
out of range, the cordless handset
might not ring — or if it does ring, the
call might not connect when you press
PHONE. Move closer to the base, then
press PHONE to answer the call.
If you move out of range during a
phone conversation, you might hear
noise or interference. To improve
reception, move closer to the base.
If you move out of range without
pressing OFF, your phone will be left
off the hook. To hang up properly,
walk back toward the telephone base,
periodically pressing OFF until the call
is disconnected.
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Telephone base installation
Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic
equipment such as personal computers, computer routers, television sets or
microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.
Plug the large
power adapter
into an
electrical outlet
not controlled by
a wall switch.
Plug long telephone
line cord into telephone jack.
NOTE:
Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1-800-222-3111. In
Canada, call 1-866-288-4268. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Plug handset cord into
handset and jack at the
bottom of the base.
NOTE:
Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
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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
cordless 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.
Plug in connector
plug here.
Low battery indicator
Return handset to charger when this
symbol appears.
NEEDS RECHARGING
0 8/12 10:06
AM
Place handset in charger for at
least 16 hours before first use.
Plug power adapter into jack on
underside of charger as shown,
then plug into an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch.
Place the battery pack and
wires in the compartment.
Caution:
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery pack or AT&T replacement battery model 3301 (SKU 91076.
Part number 80-5071-00-00).
LOW BATTERY
0 8/12 10:06
AM
then
NOTE:
If you need a battery pack replacement, call 1-800-222-3111. In Canada, call 1-866-288-4268.
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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, computer routers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or
moisture.
Press and slide down firmly
so base is held securely on
outlet mounting pegs.
Plug short telephone
cable into telephone
jack.
Connect short telephone cable and power
adapter as shown on page 6, then grasp and
squeeze to open hinged wall mount.
Rotate wall mount and
lock in place.
Remove handset cradle tab, rotate and replace to
hold corded handset securely in place when telephone base is wall mounted.
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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.
Plug 2.5 mm headset
into jack on side of
handset (beneath
small rubber cap).
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.
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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 ^ V buttons to
scroll to the feature to be changed. Press SELECT to
select the displayed item.
• Press OFF/CLEAR anytime to cancel an operation,
back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.
Follow the steps below to program the cordless
handset. To stop at any time, press OFF/CLEAR. If the
phone rings, programming stops automatically so you
can answer the call.
Choose handset language
At this menu you can select the language used in all
menus and screen displays.
• Press MENU/CHAN to begin programming.
• Press CID V once. The screen displays
LANGUAGE
.
• Press SELECT to see the current setting flashing.
• Press ^ or V to scroll through the available options
of ENGLISH, ESPANOL and FRANCAIS.
• Press SELECT to select the displayed language and
exit.
LANGUAGE
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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 CID V twice. The screen shows DATE/TIME.
Press SELECT to confirm.
• The month in the displayed date starts to flash. Use
CID V and DIR ^ to scroll through the numbers
1, (for January,) -12, (for December.) Press SELECT
when the appropriate month is flashing.
• The date starts to flash. Use CID V and DIR ^ to
scroll through the numbers 1-31. Press SELECT
when the appropriate date is flashing.
• The hour starts to flash. Use CID V and DIR ^ to
scroll through the numbers 1-12. Press SELECT
when the appropriate hour is flashing.
• The minute starts to flash. Use CID V and DIR ^
to scroll through the numbers 00-59. Press SELECT
when the appropriate minute is flashing.
• The AM/PM starts to flash. Use CID V and DIR ^
to toggle between AM and PM. Press SELECT when
the appropriate option is flashing, save the selection,
and exit.
NOTE:
You can choose to 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.
DATE/TIME
1/01 12:00
AM
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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 ^ or
V 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 ^ twice. The screen displays
RINGER:
and
setting.
• Press SELECT to change current setting.
• Press ^ or V to display 1, 2, 3, 4, or OFF. You
will hear a sample of each ringer tone.
• Press SELECT to select the displayed ringer tone and
exit.
Set handset ringer volume
• Press and hold CID V or ^ DIR for about 2 seconds.
• When the screen displays OFF LOW HIGH, the
current setting will flash.
• Press CID V or ^ DIR to select your preference.
• Press SELECT, PHONE, OFF, or MENU/CHAN to confirm and save your selection, and exit to idle mode.
NOTE:
Handset ringer volume can also be temporarily adjusted by
pressing Vor ^(
OFF LOW HIGH
) or
OFF/CLEAR
during
incoming ringing. The next call will ring normally.
RINGER: 1
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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 OFF/CLEAR. If the phone
rings, programming 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 ^ or V until screen displays
LANGUAGE
.
• Press SELECT to change current setting.
• Press ^ or V to scroll through the available options
of ENGLISH, ESPANOL and FRANCAIS.
• Press SELECT to select the displayed language and
exit.
Choose dial mode
At this menu you can choose tone or pulse dialing. The
factory default setting is TONE. Change this to PULSE
only if you do not have touch-tone dialing service.
• Press MENU to begin programming.
• Press ^ or V until screen displays
DIAL MODE
&
setting.
• Press
SELECT to change current setting.
• Press
^ or V to display TONE or PULSE.
• Press SELECT to select displayed dial mode and exit.
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 base.
This switch affects only the base ringer volume; the
handset ringer volume remains unchanged.
DIAL MODE: TONE
LANGUAGE
NOTE:
This sets the dial mode
for both the handset(s) and the base.
NOTE:
In the case of a power
failure, the dial mode will be defaulted
to pulse dial. To change it to tone-dial,
press *on the base unit.
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Telephone Operation
Basic cordless handset operation
Making and answering calls
To answer an incoming call, press PHONE (or any key
except OFF, CID V 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 27 for Caller ID features and options).
To make a call, press PHONE, then dial a number. Press
OFF or place in charger, (Auto Off,) to hang up.
To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first,
then press PHONE to dial. Press V anytime to make
corrections when entering numbers.
Last number redial
Press REDIAL on the handset to display the last number
called (up to 32 digits). To dial the number displayed,
press PHONE. You can also press PHONE and then REDI-
AL to dial the last number called without previewing it..
To delete this number, press REDIAL twice. This will
clear the redial memory and leave it blank.
Ring silencing
The handset ringer can be temporarily turned off by
pressing OFF during incoming ringing. You can answer
the call, or let the caller leave a message. This will
silence the ringer without disconnecting the call. If your
answering system is on, the caller will be asked to leave a
message (see page 36). The next call will ring normally.
PAT JOHNSON *
908-555-0100
8/12 10:06
AM
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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 27 for Caller ID features and
options).
To make a call, lift the corded handset, (or press
SPEAKER) then dial a number.
To preview numbers before dialing, first enter telephone number. Press V to make corrections if necessary.
When the number is entered, press DISP DIAL to activate the speakerphone and dial automatically. You can
continue using the speakerphone, or lift the corded
handset to switch to the handset.
To hang up, replace the corded handset or press
SPEAKER.
Last number redial
Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the base to display the last
number called (up to 32 digits). To dial the number displayed, press DISP DIAL to activate the speakerphone
and dial automatically. You can also call a redial number
by pressing SPEAKER and then REDIAL/PAUSE. You can
continue using the speakerphone, or lift the corded
handset to switch to the handset.
To delete the displayed number, press REDIAL/PAUSE
again. This will clear the redial memory and leave it blank.
Handset locator
If the cordless handset is misplaced, press the INTER-
COM/CID DEL button on the base. The handset will
beep for 60 seconds to help you find it. When the
handset is found, press OFF to stop the beeping (or
press the INTERCOM/CID DEL button on the base).
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Telephone Operation
Lift handset, or press
SPEAKER
PAT JOHNSON *
908-555-0100
8/12 10:06
AM
12345678901
Redial
Press
INTERCOM/CID DEL
to locate
handset
NOTE:
If the handset battery is
dead or the ringer is turned off this
feature will not work.
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