AT&T E5908 User Manual

User’s Manual

5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5908

with Caller ID & Call Waiting

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.

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operation of this product, available accessories,

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Model No: E5908

Product Name: 5.8GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System

Serial No:

(found on the bottom of the telephone base)

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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 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.

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.

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licensed to Advanced American Telephones.

You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone.

For customer service or product information, visit our website at

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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 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.

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 ......................................8

Belt clip & optional headset ....................9

Telephone Operation

Handset settings.................................10

Base settings .......................................13

Basic cordless handset operation ..15

Basic base operation .........................16

Options while on calls ......................17

Intercom calls .....................................19

Directories

Directories ..........................................22

Speed dialing .......................................23

Entering names into directories .....25

Directory search ................................27

To copy, edit or delete an entry .....28

Caller ID Operation

Caller ID operation ........................... 29

CID memory ......................................31

Call waiting .............................................. 35

Answering System Operation

Answering system operation ..........36

Day and time announcements ........37

Outgoing announcements ................38

Changing feature options ................. 39

Message playback ...............................40

Recording and playing memos ........41

Message counter displays .................42

Remote access ...................................43

Appendix

Display screen messages, lights and

tones ......................................................... 44

Troubleshooting ................................. 46

Important safety instructions .......... 52

FCC part 68 and ACTA ....................55

FCC part 15 ........................................56

Limited warranty ...............................57

Index ..................................................... 60

Technical specifications .....................61

Remote access wallet card .................62

Getting Started

Quick reference guide

Cordless Handset

SELECT

Press to store a programming option (see pages 10-12), or to store a directory entry in memory (see page 22).

V (volume down)

CID

When phone is idle, press CIDV to display Caller ID information (see page 29).

While entering names or phone numbers, press to delete last character entered. While programming, press to change menu item or value (see pages 10-12).

During a call, press CIDV to adjust listening volume.

^DIR (volume up)

When phone is idle, press ^DIR to display Directory entries (see page 27).

While entering letters in names, press to advance or press twice to enter space.

While programming, press to change menu item or value (see pages 10-12).

During a call, press ^DIR to adjust listening volume.

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.

INT/DELETE

PHONE/FLASH

Press to make or answer a call (see page 15).

During a call, press to receive an incoming call if Call Waiting is activated (see page 17).

HOLD

Press to place a call on hold. Press again to resume your call (see page 17).

MENU/CHAN

Press to customize the handset’s operation (see pages 10-12).

During a call, press to switch to another channel if there is interference.

While phone is idle, press to page base (see page 19) or press and hold to delete all Caller ID entries (see page

34).

While a Caller ID entry is displayed, press to delete displayed entry (see page 33).

REDIAL/PAUSE

Before dialing, press to display last number called (see page 15).

While dialing or entering numbers into your directory, press to insert a four-second dialing pause (see page 26).

Getting Started

Quick reference guide

Telephone Base

RINGER VOLUME: Set switch on side of base (Off, Low, High). (see page 14)

• CLOCK: Press to review or set clock

• SETUP: Press repeatedly to hear setup

• 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).

• 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

17).

• REDIAL/PAUSE: Before

dialing any numbers, press to display last number called (see page 16).

While dialing or entering num-

bers into your directory, press to insert a 4-second dialing pause (see page 26).

• ANNC: Press to review or record

• RECORD: Press to record a memo

•

• DELETE: Press to delete message

• ANSWER ON: Press to turn answer-

• REPEAT : Press to repeat message;

• SKIP: Press to skip message (see

CONTRAST: Press to adjust screen contrast.

(see page 37).

options (see page 39).

announcement; press again to quit (see page 38).

(see page 41) or after pressing ANNC to record an outgoing announcement (see page 38).

PLAY/STOP: Press to start or stop

message playback (see page 40).

currently playing; hold to delete all old messages (see page 40).

ing system on or off.

press twice to play previous message (see page 40).

page 40).

INDICATOR LIGHTS:

See page 45.

• 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 to store

a programming option (see page 13), or to store a directory entry in memory (see page 22).

• ^DIR: Press when

phone is idle to display directory entries (see page

27). 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

17).

• VOLUME : During a

call, press ^ or V to adjust listening volume (see page 17).

• MUTE: Press to silence

microphone; press again to resume your conversation (see page 17).

• SPEAKER: Press

to turn speaker on or off (begin or end a call).

Getting Started

Parts checklist

Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service.

Base handset Telephone base

Cordless

handset

Battery compartment

Handset cord

cover

Belt clip

Battery pack for

cordless handset

Telephone line cords (1 long, 1 short)

Charger for cordless

handset

Base power adapter

Charger power

adapter

Getting Started

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.

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/FLASH. Move closer to the

telephone base, then press PHONE/

FLASH to answer the call.

If you move out of range during a telephone conversation, you might

hear noise or interference. To improve reception, move closer to the base.

If you move out of range without pressing OFF/CLEAR, your telephone

will be left off the hook. To hang up properly, walk back toward the telephone base, periodically pressing

OFF/CLEAR until the call is discon-

nected.

See Caller ID Operation, beginning on page 29, for more details about how these features work.

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 select a different channel for your router and or change the channel on your phone’s cordless handsets (see page 18).

Plug the large power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

Plug the long telephone line cord into telephone jack.

Plug handset cord into handset and jack at the bottom of the telephone base.

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.

NOTE: Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

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 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.

Press in and downward on the tab to open the battery compartment cover.

Plug the battery pack connector into handset.

Place the battery pack and wires in the compartment.

Slide battery compartment cover up until it clicks closed.

LOW BATTERY

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Plug power adapter into jack on underside of charger as shown, then plug into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

Caution: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery pack or AT&T replacement battery model 3301 (SKU 91076. Part number 80-5071-00-00).

NOTE: If you need a battery pack replacement, call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268.

Place handset in charger for at least 16 hours before first use.

Low battery indicator

Return handset to charger when this symbol appears.

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, computer routers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.

Connect short telephone line cord and power adapter as shown on page 6, then grasp and squeeze to open hinged wall mount.

Press and slide down firmly so the telephone base is held securely on outlet mounting pegs.

Rotate wall mount and lock in place.

Plug the short telephone line cord into telephone jack.

Remove handset cradle tab, rotate and replace to hold corded handset securely in place when telephone base is wall mounted.

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 (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).

LANGUAGE

Telephone Operation

Handset settings

You can change settings to program how the cordless handset works.

• Press

• Press OFF/CLEAR anytime to cancel an operation

Follow the steps below to program the cordless handset. To stop anytime, press OFF/CLEAR. If the telephone 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 CIDV once. The screen displays

• Press SELECT to see the current setting flashing.

• Press CIDV or ^DIR to scroll through the available

• Press SELECT to select the displayed language and

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.

and exit the menu display.

LANGUAGE

options of ENGLISH, ESPANOL and FRANCAIS.

exit.

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).

• Press

• Press CIDV twice. The screen shows DATE/TIME.

• The month in the displayed date starts to flash. Use

• The date starts to flash. Use CIDV and ^DIR to scroll

• The hour starts to flash. Use CIDV and ^DIR to scroll

• The minute starts to flash. Use CIDV and ^DIR to

• The AM/PM starts to flash. Use CIDV and ^DIR to

MENU/CHAN to begin programming.

Press SELECT to confirm.

CIDV and ^DIR to scroll through the numbers 1, (for

January,) -12, (for December.) Press SELECT when the appropriate month is flashing.

through the numbers 1-31. Press SELECT when the appropriate date is flashing.

through the numbers 1-12. Press SELECT when the appropriate hour is flashing.

scroll through the numbers 00-59. Press SELECT when the appropriate minute is flashing.

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 .

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 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

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 each ringer tone.

• Press SELECT to select the displayed ringer tone and exit.

Set handset ringer volume

• Press and hold CIDV or ^DIR for about 2 seconds.

• When the screen displays OFF LOW HIGH, the current setting will flash.

• Press CIDV or ^DIR to select your preference.

• Press SELECT, PHONE/FLASH, OFF/CLEAR, or

MENU/CHAN to confirm and save your selection, and

exit to idle mode.

CIDV

RINGER:

and

NOTE: Handset ringer volume can also be temporarily adjusted by

pressing CIDV or ^DIR (OFF LOW HIGH) or pressing

OFF/CLEAR to temporarily mute ringing during incoming ringing.

The next call will ring normally.

LANGUAGE

DIAL MODE: TONE

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 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.

• Press CIDV or DIR^until screen displays

LANGUAGE

• Press SELECT to change current setting.

• Press CIDV or DIR^ to scroll through the available

options of ENGLISH, ESPANOL and FRANCAIS.

• Press SELECT to select the displayed language and exit.

CLEAR. If the phone rings, pro-

NOTE: This sets the dial mode

for both the handset(s) and the telephone 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). When the power is restored, the dial mode will return to the programmed setting.

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 CIDV or DIR^ until screen displays

MODE

& setting.

DIAL

• Press SELECT to change current setting.

• Press CIDV or DIR^ to display TONE or PULSE.

• Press SELECT to select displayed dial mode and exit.

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.

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Telephone Operation

Basic cordless handset operation

Making and answering calls

To answer an incoming call, press 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 dialing, enter numbers first, then press PHONE/FLASH to dial. Press CIDV anytime to make corrections when entering numbers.

Last number redial

Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the handset to display the last number called (up to 32 digits). To dial the number displayed, press PHONE/FLASH. You can also press

PHONE/FLASH and then REDIAL/PAU SE to dial the last

number called without previewing it.

To delete this number, press REDIAL/PA USE twice. This will clear the redial memory and leave it blank.

PHONE/FLASH (or

Ring silencing

The handset ringer can be temporarily turned off by pressing OFF/CLEAR 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.

NOTE: Pressing OFF/CLEAR will only temporarily silence the ring-

er on the handset. The telephone base will continue to ring normally.

Lift handset, or press SPEAKER

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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 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 CIDV 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.

Redial

Press INTERCOM/ handset

NOTE: If the handset battery is

dead or the ringer is turned off this feature will not work.

CID DEL to locate

Last number redial

Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the telephone 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/PAUS E again. This will clear the redial memory and leave it blank.

Handset locator

If the cordless handset is misplaced, press the

INTERCOM/CID DEL button on the telephone base. The

handset will beep for 60 seconds to help you find it. When the handset is found, press OFF/CLEAR to stop the beeping (or press the INTERCOM/CID DEL button on the telephone base).

Flash

Tone

Hold

Flash

Channel

Volume

Telephone Operation

Options while on calls

To adjust volume

CIDV or ^DIR buttons on the handset or the

Press

VOLUME button on the telephone base to adjust

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. Press

PHONE/FLASH on the cordless handset or FLASH on

the base to put your current call on hold and take the new call. You can press PHONE/FLASH on the cordless handset or FLASH on the base anytime to switch back and forth between calls.

Hold

Tone

Volume

Mute

Speaker

Press HOLD to place a call on hold.

When a call is on hold, resume the conversation on the cordless handset by pressing HOLD or PHONE/FLASH. Resume a conversation at the telephone base by lifting the handset or pressing SPEAKER or HOLD on the telephone base.

When a call is on hold, you can replace either handset in the telephone base or charger, and retrieve the call from another telephone.

Mute

While using the telephone base, you can press MUTE to silence the microphone during a conversation. You will be able to hear the caller, but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE again to resume speaking.

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