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User Manual (Part 2) 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5900B with Caller ID & Call Waiting
User Manual (Part 2) 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5900B with Caller ID & Call Waiting
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...numbers in product package, Add new handsets to make your telephone are registered (3, 4, etc.) up to Advanced American Telephones. Additional handsets will be used. You can add new handsets (sold separately) at www.telephones.att.com or call 1-800-222-3111, Please also... are automatically registered as Handsets 1 and 2. Handset 1 Handset 2 Handset 3 Copyright © 2004 Advanced American Telephones. You must install and charge batteries before using the telephone, STOP! All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of eight handsets. See page 7 for...
...numbers in product package, Add new handsets to make your telephone are registered (3, 4, etc.) up to Advanced American Telephones. Additional handsets will be used. You can add new handsets (sold separately) at www.telephones.att.com or call 1-800-222-3111, Please also... are automatically registered as Handsets 1 and 2. Handset 1 Handset 2 Handset 3 Copyright © 2004 Advanced American Telephones. You must install and charge batteries before using the telephone, STOP! All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of eight handsets. See page 7 for...
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User Manual (Part 2) 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5900B Table of contents Getting Started Quick reference guide 2 Parts checklist 4 Before you begin 5 Telephone base & charger installation...6 Battery installation & charging ..........7 Wall mounting 8 Belt clip & optional headset 9 Telephone Operation Basic handset operation 10 Basic base operation 11 Options during calls 12 Intercom calls 13 Handset screen images...
User Manual (Part 2) 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5900B Table of contents Getting Started Quick reference guide 2 Parts checklist 4 Before you begin 5 Telephone base & charger installation...6 Battery installation & charging ..........7 Wall mounting 8 Belt clip & optional headset 9 Telephone Operation Basic handset operation 10 Basic base operation 11 Options during calls 12 Intercom calls 13 Handset screen images...
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... to delete message currently playing. RECORD Press to next message. Press to skip to record a memo or outgoing announcement. 3 Answering system controls Telephone function keys REDIAL MENU MEM Telephone function keys (see pages 35-43) Press to set the answering system clock. SPEAKERPHONE....Press to turn speakerphone on or off (answer or...
... to delete message currently playing. RECORD Press to next message. Press to skip to record a memo or outgoing announcement. 3 Answering system controls Telephone function keys REDIAL MENU MEM Telephone function keys (see pages 35-43) Press to set the answering system clock. SPEAKERPHONE....Press to turn speakerphone on or off (answer or...
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Getting Started Parts checklist Remember to save your telephone for warranty service. Check to ship your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need to make sure the telephone package includes the following: Telephone base Long telephone line cord Wall mount bracket Short telephone line cord Batteries (4) Telephone base power adapter Handset charger power adapter Telephone handsets Handset charger Belt clips Battery compartment covers 4
Getting Started Parts checklist Remember to save your telephone for warranty service. Check to ship your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need to make sure the telephone package includes the following: Telephone base Long telephone line cord Wall mount bracket Short telephone line cord Batteries (4) Telephone base power adapter Handset charger power adapter Telephone handsets Handset charger Belt clips Battery compartment covers 4
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... with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of range during a phone conversation, you can use this telephone let you see who's calling before you answer the phone, even when you may not be left "off the hook." For best performance... phone will work . See Caller ID Operation, beginning on another call is disconnected. 5 To hang up properly, walk back toward the telephone base, periodically pressing OFF until the call . Getting Started Before you begin About Caller Identification Caller ID with Call Waiting features in this phone...
... with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of range during a phone conversation, you can use this telephone let you see who's calling before you answer the phone, even when you may not be left "off the hook." For best performance... phone will work . See Caller ID Operation, beginning on another call is disconnected. 5 To hang up properly, walk back toward the telephone base, periodically pressing OFF until the call . Getting Started Before you begin About Caller Identification Caller ID with Call Waiting features in this phone...
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... jack on underside of charger, then plug transformer into telephone jack. Choose a location away from electronic equipment, such as shown below. If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222-3111. Plug long telephone line cord into electrical outlet. Plug power cord transformer ...into electrical outlet. Place handset in base. Getting Started Telephone base & charger installation Install the charger and speakerphone base as personal computers,...
... jack on underside of charger, then plug transformer into telephone jack. Choose a location away from electronic equipment, such as shown below. If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222-3111. Plug long telephone line cord into electrical outlet. Plug power cord transformer ...into electrical outlet. Place handset in base. Getting Started Telephone base & charger installation Install the charger and speakerphone base as personal computers,...
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... first use. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Clip wall-mount bracket securely into notches on outlet mounting pegs. Getting Started Wall mounting The telephone base can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet as shown, then press and slide down firmly so base is held securely on underside...
... first use. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Clip wall-mount bracket securely into notches on outlet mounting pegs. Getting Started Wall mounting The telephone base can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet as shown, then press and slide down firmly so base is held securely on underside...
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Rotate and pull to remove. Snap belt clip into jack on side of handset (beneath small rubber cap). 9 Plug 2.5 mm headset into notches on side of handset. For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. Getting Started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. For best results use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately).
Rotate and pull to remove. Snap belt clip into jack on side of handset (beneath small rubber cap). 9 Plug 2.5 mm headset into notches on side of handset. For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. Getting Started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. For best results use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately).
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... to display a list of sets. 1 REDIAL 2:10 PM CID LOG 1H CALL ON HOLD HOLD 2:10 PM MUTE Press NavKey 1 Transfer Call BASE HANDSET 2 HANDSET 3 Telephone Operation Basic handset operation Making and answering calls To answer a call to the base speakerphone or to another handset, Press the middle NavKey button to...
... to display a list of sets. 1 REDIAL 2:10 PM CID LOG 1H CALL ON HOLD HOLD 2:10 PM MUTE Press NavKey 1 Transfer Call BASE HANDSET 2 HANDSET 3 Telephone Operation Basic handset operation Making and answering calls To answer a call to the base speakerphone or to another handset, Press the middle NavKey button to...
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... . You will be able to hear, but your caller will be able to hear you until you want, then press OK to silence the microphone. Telephone Operation Speakerphone CALL ON HOLD XFER HOLD MUTE PHONE ON XFER HOLD MUTE HANDSET 1 HANDSET 2 HANDSET 3 ^ OK V Basic base operation Volume Answering calls To answer...
... . You will be able to hear, but your caller will be able to hear you until you want, then press OK to silence the microphone. Telephone Operation Speakerphone CALL ON HOLD XFER HOLD MUTE PHONE ON XFER HOLD MUTE HANDSET 1 HANDSET 2 HANDSET 3 ^ OK V Basic base operation Volume Answering calls To answer...
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... SELECT to adjust listening volume. Temporary tone dialing If you have Call Waiting service, you will not be useful if you are already on a call. Telephone Operation Options while on calls To adjust volume or sound quality Volume Press VOLUME buttons on hold and take the new call. Each button press...
... SELECT to adjust listening volume. Temporary tone dialing If you have Call Waiting service, you will not be useful if you are already on a call. Telephone Operation Options while on calls To adjust volume or sound quality Volume Press VOLUME buttons on hold and take the new call. Each button press...
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... intercom page automatically. Press the middle NavKey button (or OK at the handset, or press the INTERCOM button on the base. HANDSET 1 GLOBAL PAGE ^ OK V Telephone Operation Intercom calls Intercom calls The intercom allows conversation between the handset and base, or between handsets. At a handset, press PHONE to page all stations...
... intercom page automatically. Press the middle NavKey button (or OK at the handset, or press the INTERCOM button on the base. HANDSET 1 GLOBAL PAGE ^ OK V Telephone Operation Intercom calls Intercom calls The intercom allows conversation between the handset and base, or between handsets. At a handset, press PHONE to page all stations...
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...), then use the NavKey buttons to select this option. Display menu. 1 Intercom Select Pictures. 1 Pictures Choose category. 1 Pictures Images Emotions Clear Wallpaper Browse images. 1 Images Telephone Operation Handset screen images This feature allows you to select an image or design as "wallpaper" to be displayed in the background of 16 Press...
...), then use the NavKey buttons to select this option. Display menu. 1 Intercom Select Pictures. 1 Pictures Choose category. 1 Pictures Images Emotions Clear Wallpaper Browse images. 1 Images Telephone Operation Handset screen images This feature allows you to select an image or design as "wallpaper" to be displayed in the background of 16 Press...
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... menu. Volume Level: 1 to alert you scroll through the choices. The menu includes options for 8 ringer styles and 6 musical passages. Select Sounds&Alerts. 1 Sounds & Alerts Telephone Operation Handset sounds & alerts Note: After selecting any option below, press the middle Navkey button to confirm your choice. 1 Vibrate Options: On/Off. 1 Ringer Control...
... menu. Volume Level: 1 to alert you scroll through the choices. The menu includes options for 8 ringer styles and 6 musical passages. Select Sounds&Alerts. 1 Sounds & Alerts Telephone Operation Handset sounds & alerts Note: After selecting any option below, press the middle Navkey button to confirm your choice. 1 Vibrate Options: On/Off. 1 Ringer Control...
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.... 1 Reset Settings Clear phonebook. Phone setup Choose this menu you can adjust screen contrast to one of the base. (To find this service (see page 5). Telephone Operation Handset settings Note: After selecting any option below, press the middle Navkey button to register a new handset or select dialing mode. You should change...
.... 1 Reset Settings Clear phonebook. Phone setup Choose this menu you can adjust screen contrast to one of the base. (To find this service (see page 5). Telephone Operation Handset settings Note: After selecting any option below, press the middle Navkey button to register a new handset or select dialing mode. You should change...
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Telephone Operation Base settings Note: After selecting any option below, press the middle Navkey button to maximize readability in all menus and screen displays. The menu .../Spanish/French. You can adjust screen contrast to one of each keypress. Number announce If you have touch-tone dialing service. You will hear a caller's telephone number spoken after the first ring. 8 NEW CALLS REDIAL MENU MEM CALLS LOG BASE SETTINGS DISPLAY BASE-ID ^ OK V RINGER VOLUME RINGER MELODY NUMBER ANNOUNCE...
Telephone Operation Base settings Note: After selecting any option below, press the middle Navkey button to maximize readability in all menus and screen displays. The menu .../Spanish/French. You can adjust screen contrast to one of each keypress. Number announce If you have touch-tone dialing service. You will hear a caller's telephone number spoken after the first ring. 8 NEW CALLS REDIAL MENU MEM CALLS LOG BASE SETTINGS DISPLAY BASE-ID ^ OK V RINGER VOLUME RINGER MELODY NUMBER ANNOUNCE...
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... Phonebook will time out and you will sound when you pause for each phonebook entry. If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your local telephone company, you delete an existing one. 18 Each entry can contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to store a new number until you...
... Phonebook will time out and you will sound when you pause for each phonebook entry. If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your local telephone company, you delete an existing one. 18 Each entry can contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to store a new number until you...
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... the second, three times for the third, as shown on the previous page. To call a displayed number When you find Linda. You can use the telephone dial pad to exit the directory. When you want, press PHONE (or SPEAKER) to dial. To modify the entry, press the middle NavKey button, then...
... the second, three times for the third, as shown on the previous page. To call a displayed number When you find Linda. You can use the telephone dial pad to exit the directory. When you want, press PHONE (or SPEAKER) to dial. To modify the entry, press the middle NavKey button, then...
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.... To save or delete an entry Press SAVE to 50 entries. phonebook. You can store up to copy the displayed information into your local telephone company. The call log can review the log to make room for important dialing options). Display previous entry. Calls are displayed only if the ...are displayed in your phonebook, the name shown on the screen, it .) To review your Caller ID log The most recent first). If the telephone number of the person calling matches a number in reverse order (most recent call is provided by your phonebook (see page 25 for new incoming ...
.... To save or delete an entry Press SAVE to 50 entries. phonebook. You can store up to copy the displayed information into your local telephone company. The call log can review the log to make room for important dialing options). Display previous entry. Calls are displayed only if the ...are displayed in your phonebook, the name shown on the screen, it .) To review your Caller ID log The most recent first). If the telephone number of the person calling matches a number in reverse order (most recent call is provided by your phonebook (see page 25 for new incoming ...