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...instructions, For customer service or product information, visit our web site at any time. All Rights Reserved. Up to four handsets at a time can add new handsets (sold separately) at www.telephones.att.com or call 1-800-222-3111, Please also read Important Product Information Enclosed in... the order they are automatically registered as Handsets 1 and 2. The handsets provided with your phone more versatile (see page 41) Your telephone can accommodate up to a maximum of AT&T Corp., licensed ...
...instructions, For customer service or product information, visit our web site at any time. All Rights Reserved. Up to four handsets at a time can add new handsets (sold separately) at www.telephones.att.com or call 1-800-222-3111, Please also read Important Product Information Enclosed in... the order they are automatically registered as Handsets 1 and 2. The handsets provided with your phone more versatile (see page 41) Your telephone can accommodate up to a maximum of AT&T Corp., licensed ...
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...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 14 Handset sounds & alerts 15 Handset... status icons 39 Alert tones & indicator lights..........40 Adding new handsets 41 Charging spare batteries 42 In case of difficulty 43 Technical specifications 45 INDEX 46 Remote ...
...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 14 Handset sounds & alerts 15 Handset... status icons 39 Alert tones & indicator lights..........40 Adding new handsets 41 Charging spare batteries 42 In case of difficulty 43 Technical specifications 45 INDEX 46 Remote ...
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Press center button to activate handset speakerphone. Press again to cancel an operation, back up . While using menus, press to switch call , then dial a number. Speaker Press to select menu item ... a call , if Call Waiting is activated (see page 12). Press NavKey buttons to customize speaker sound for clear speakerphone conversations. Getting Started Quick reference guide Handset Softkeys Press a softkey to display menus. Up Select Left Right Down NavKey Press center button to select a menu item displayed just above the key. Phone...
Press center button to activate handset speakerphone. Press again to cancel an operation, back up . While using menus, press to switch call , then dial a number. Speaker Press to select menu item ... a call , if Call Waiting is activated (see page 12). Press NavKey buttons to customize speaker sound for clear speakerphone conversations. Getting Started Quick reference guide Handset Softkeys Press a softkey to display menus. Up Select Left Right Down NavKey Press center button to select a menu item displayed just above the key. Phone...
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Getting Started Parts checklist Remember to save 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 Check to ship your telephone for warranty service.
Getting Started Parts checklist Remember to save 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 Check to ship your telephone for warranty service.
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...To improve reception, move out of range without subscribing to either Caller ID or combined Caller ID with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your phone will work . To hang up properly, walk back toward the telephone base, periodically pressing... OFF until the call while you are in this handset and base can use compatible equipment. If you receive a call is disconnected. 5 For best performance, keep the base antenna fully upright. ...
...To improve reception, move out of range without subscribing to either Caller ID or combined Caller ID with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your phone will work . To hang up properly, walk back toward the telephone base, periodically pressing... OFF until the call while you are in this handset and base can use compatible equipment. If you receive a call is disconnected. 5 For best performance, keep the base antenna fully upright. ...
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... only the power cord supplied with this product. Plug long telephone line cord into electrical outlet. Route cords through slot in charger to use . 6 Place handset in base. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Plug charger power cord into jack on underside of charger, then plug transformer into telephone jack...
... only the power cord supplied with this product. Plug long telephone line cord into electrical outlet. Route cords through slot in charger to use . 6 Place handset in base. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Plug charger power cord into jack on underside of charger, then plug transformer into telephone jack...
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...top tab first. DDIIDDYYOOUUKKNNOOWW?? Do not use . Press coin into slot on base of handset to release latch, then remove battery cover. 1 LOW BATTERY REDIAL 2:10 PM CID LOG Low battery indicator Return handset to base to the base or charger after each use alkaline batteries. Caution: Use .... When battery power is low.) Insert supplied batteries. Rotate antenna to charge for at least 12 hours before first use. Place handset in place. Getting Started Battery installation & charging After installation, place handsets in the base and charger for 12 hours before use.
...top tab first. DDIIDDYYOOUUKKNNOOWW?? Do not use . Press coin into slot on base of handset to release latch, then remove battery cover. 1 LOW BATTERY REDIAL 2:10 PM CID LOG Low battery indicator Return handset to base to the base or charger after each use alkaline batteries. Caution: Use .... When battery power is low.) Insert supplied batteries. Rotate antenna to charge for at least 12 hours before first use. Place handset in place. Getting Started Battery installation & charging After installation, place handsets in the base and charger for 12 hours before use.
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... shown, then press and slide down firmly so base is held securely on underside of base. Plug short telephone line cord into electrical outlet. Place handset in base to fully upright position. 8 Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Plug power cord transformer into telephone jack. Clip wall-mount bracket securely...
... shown, then press and slide down firmly so base is held securely on underside of base. Plug short telephone line cord into electrical outlet. Place handset in base to fully upright position. 8 Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Plug power cord transformer into telephone jack. Clip wall-mount bracket securely...
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Getting Started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. Rotate and pull to remove. For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. For best results use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). 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.
Getting Started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. Rotate and pull to remove. For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. For best results use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). 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.
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...at the base) to resume speaking. 10 You can press SPEAKER to hang up . Press OFF to toggle between hands-free speakerphone and normal handset use. Last number redial Press REDIAL to resume the call . Press PHONE to display a list of sets. The call you press MUTE ... Press HOLD to dial. 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 , press PHONE, then dial a number. To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first,...
...at the base) to resume speaking. 10 You can press SPEAKER to hang up . Press OFF to toggle between hands-free speakerphone and normal handset use. Last number redial Press REDIAL to resume the call . Press PHONE to display a list of sets. The call you press MUTE ... Press HOLD to dial. 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 , press PHONE, then dial a number. To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first,...
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...SPEAKERPHONE. Hold and mute Press HOLD to place a call to resume speaking. Call transfer During a conversation you press MUTE again to a handset. You can transfer the call on hold . Press MUTE to resume speaking. 11 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 an incoming intercom page or external call will not be placed on...
...SPEAKERPHONE. Hold and mute Press HOLD to place a call to resume speaking. Call transfer During a conversation you press MUTE again to a handset. You can transfer the call on hold . Press MUTE to resume speaking. 11 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 an incoming intercom page or external call will not be placed on...
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... conference call, but the call . Telephone Operation Options while on calls To adjust volume or sound quality Volume Press VOLUME buttons on the handset or the base to the next tone type. Each button Tone press changes to adjust listening volume. You can press PHONE (or SPEAKERPHONE... at the base) to change sound quality. Mute Ring silencing Press OFF while the handset is ringing (or MUTE while the base is in progress, others can choose Natural Audio, Bass Boost, Mid Boost or Treble Boost. Press...
... conference call, but the call . Telephone Operation Options while on calls To adjust volume or sound quality Volume Press VOLUME buttons on the handset or the base to the next tone type. Each button Tone press changes to adjust listening volume. You can press PHONE (or SPEAKERPHONE... at the base) to change sound quality. Mute Ring silencing Press OFF while the handset is ringing (or MUTE while the base is in progress, others can choose Natural Audio, Bass Boost, Mid Boost or Treble Boost. Press...
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Scroll down to select a station, or select GLOBAL PAGE to answer an intercom page. Press the middle NavKey button (or OK at the handset, or press the INTERCOM button on the base. At the base, the phone will beep if you receive an outside caller to answer the ...incoming call . 13 Use the NavKeys to select INTERCOM at the base) to end the call is finished, press OFF at the handset (or INTERCOM at the base. At a handset, press PHONE to page all stations. When your intercom call, press SPEAKERPHONE without terminating the intercom call . Handling incoming calls The phone...
Scroll down to select a station, or select GLOBAL PAGE to answer an intercom page. Press the middle NavKey button (or OK at the handset, or press the INTERCOM button on the base. At the base, the phone will beep if you receive an outside caller to answer the ...incoming call . 13 Use the NavKeys to select INTERCOM at the base) to end the call is finished, press OFF at the handset (or INTERCOM at the base. At a handset, press PHONE to page all stations. When your intercom call, press SPEAKERPHONE without terminating the intercom call . Handling incoming calls The phone...
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...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 SET to... select desired image. 14 To remove an image from your handset display screen. Press the middle NavKey button to display the menu, use navigation buttons to highlight PICTURES, then press the middle button ...
...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 SET to... select desired image. 14 To remove an image from your handset display screen. Press the middle NavKey button to display the menu, use navigation buttons to highlight PICTURES, then press the middle button ...
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...a tone when the battery is factory programmed to signal an incoming call or intercom page. Keypad tone The handset is low and needs recharging. Out-of-range tone The handset is factory programmed to alert you can set a default ring volume level (15), or turn this alert ...in situations where ring tones are undesirable, or in noisy environments where ringing may not be heard. 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 ...
...a tone when the battery is factory programmed to signal an incoming call or intercom page. Keypad tone The handset is low and needs recharging. Out-of-range tone The handset is factory programmed to alert you can set a default ring volume level (15), or turn this alert ...in situations where ring tones are undesirable, or in noisy environments where ringing may not be heard. 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 ...
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... phonebook. Phone setup Choose this menu you can choose to PULSE only if you do not have this menu you set the handset time once, it to turn the handset time display on or off . 1 Set Time Set time. 1 Contrast Adjust screen contrast. 1 Phone Setup Enter base ID to set AM... PM. Language At this option to maximize readability in all factory default settings. 16 Contrast At this menu to use LEFT/RIGHT buttons to register handset. Set time Select this menu you can delete all entries from your choice. Choices are English, Español, Français. After you...
... phonebook. Phone setup Choose this menu you can choose to PULSE only if you do not have this menu you set the handset time once, it to turn the handset time display on or off . 1 Set Time Set time. 1 Contrast Adjust screen contrast. 1 Phone Setup Enter base ID to set AM... PM. Language At this option to maximize readability in all factory default settings. 16 Contrast At this menu to use LEFT/RIGHT buttons to register handset. Set time Select this menu you can delete all entries from your choice. Choices are English, Español, Français. After you...
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... all menus and screen displays. Ringer melody This feature allows you scroll through the choices. The menu includes options for 8 ringing styles. Keypad tone The handset is TONE. Tone/pulse Factory default setting is factory programmed to beep at this feature on /off the ringer. Choices are English, Spanish, French. 17...
... all menus and screen displays. Ringer melody This feature allows you scroll through the choices. The menu includes options for 8 ringing styles. Keypad tone The handset is TONE. Tone/pulse Factory default setting is factory programmed to beep at this feature on /off the ringer. Choices are English, Spanish, French. 17...
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... attempt to begin again. Each entry can contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to 16 letters long. 1 Directory Phonebook Memory capacity The handset phonebook can store up to 50 entries. Timeouts and error tones If you pause for each phonebook entry.
... attempt to begin again. Each entry can contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to 16 letters long. 1 Directory Phonebook Memory capacity The handset phonebook can store up to 50 entries. Timeouts and error tones If you pause for each phonebook entry.
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...: Review Messages (see page 26) This screen shows a list of calls you've made and received, and even lets you check voice messages from your handset. 1 Calls Log Select Calls Log. 1 Calls Log 1 Calls Log Review Messages Review CID Log Clear CID Log Review Redial Clear Redial... Handset Calls Log The Calls Log keeps track of the most recent 10 numbers you've dialed. Clear CID Log (see page 26) Use this command ...
...: Review Messages (see page 26) This screen shows a list of calls you've made and received, and even lets you check voice messages from your handset. 1 Calls Log Select Calls Log. 1 Calls Log 1 Calls Log Review Messages Review CID Log Clear CID Log Review Redial Clear Redial... Handset Calls Log The Calls Log keeps track of the most recent 10 numbers you've dialed. Clear CID Log (see page 26) Use this command ...
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... hear "End of messages." 23 Press MSGS to hear your memos, or voice messages callers have new messages. NEW MESSAGES MSGS 2:10 PM CID LOG Handset Calls Log Review voice messages At this menu you can use the NavKey to control message playback: • Press the LEFT NavKey to the next... The screen alerts you when you will hear the day and time it was received. • After the last message, you have left in your handset to hear them. At the handset, voice messages are played through the speakerphone.
... hear "End of messages." 23 Press MSGS to hear your memos, or voice messages callers have new messages. NEW MESSAGES MSGS 2:10 PM CID LOG Handset Calls Log Review voice messages At this menu you can use the NavKey to control message playback: • Press the LEFT NavKey to the next... The screen alerts you when you will hear the day and time it was received. • After the last message, you have left in your handset to hear them. At the handset, voice messages are played through the speakerphone.