AT T E5908 User Manual

User’s Manual  
5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless  
Telephone/Answering  
System E5908  
with Caller ID & CallWaiting  
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 CallWaiting, but as separate services  
(you may need combined service).  
You have only Caller ID service, or only CallWaiting service.  
You don’t subscribe to any Caller ID or CallWaiting 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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AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp.,  
licensed to Advanced AmericanTelephones.  
You must install and  
charge the battery before  
using the telephone.  
See page 7  
for easy instructions.  
STOP!  
For customer service or product  
information, visit our website at  
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 tele-  
phone, 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 accor-  
dance 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 & CallWaiting  
Table of contents  
Getting Started  
Quick reference guide  
Cordless Handset  
^DIR (volume up)  
SELECT  
When phone is idle, press ^DIR to dis-  
play Directory entries (see page 27).  
Press to store a programming option  
(see pages 10-12), or to store a direc-  
tory entry in memory (see page 22).  
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).  
CIDV (volume down)  
During a call, press ^DIR to adjust listen-  
When phone is idle, press CIDV to dis-  
play Caller ID information (see page 29).  
ing volume.  
OFF/CLEAR  
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 to hang up.  
While using menus, press to cancel an  
operation, back up to the previous menu,  
or exit the menu display.  
During a call, press CIDVto adjust listen-  
ing volume.  
INT/DELETE  
While phone is idle, press to page base  
(see page 19) or press and hold to  
delete all Caller ID entries (see page  
34).  
PHONE/FLASH  
Press to make or answer a call  
(see page 15).  
While a Caller ID entry is displayed, press  
to delete displayed entry (see page 33).  
During a call, press to receive an  
incoming call if Call Waiting is acti-  
vated (see page 17).  
REDIAL/PAUSE  
MENU/CHAN  
HOLD  
Before dialing, press to display last number  
called (see page 15).  
Press to customize the handset’s  
operation (see pages 10-12).  
Press to place a call on hold.  
Press again to resume your call  
(see page 17).  
While dialing or entering numbers into your  
directory, press to insert a four-second dial-  
ing pause (see page 26).  
During a call, press to switch  
to another channel if there is  
interference.  
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Telephone Base  
INDICATOR LIGHTS:  
See page 45.  
RINGER VOLUME: Set switch on side  
of base (Off, Low, High). (see page 14)  
CONTRAST: Press to  
adjust screen contrast.  
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 dis-  
played.  
CLOCK: Press to review or set clock  
(see page 37).  
SETUP: Press repeatedly to hear setup  
options (see page 39).  
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).  
HOLD: Press to place  
call on hold. Press again  
to resume call (see page  
17).  
ANNC: Press to review or record  
announcement; press again to quit (see  
page 38).  
RECORD: Press to record a memo  
(see page 41) or after pressing ANNC  
to record an outgoing announcement (see  
page 38).  
VOLUME: During a  
call, press ^ or Vto  
MENU: Press to customize the  
telephone’s operation (see page  
13).  
adjust listening volume  
PLAY/STOP: Press to start or stop  
message playback (see page 40).  
(see page 17).  
FLASH: During a call, press to  
receive an incoming call if Call  
Waiting is activated (see page  
17).  
MUTE: Press to silence  
microphone; press again  
to resume your conversa-  
tion (see page 17).  
DELETE: Press to delete message  
currently playing; hold to delete all old mes-  
sages (see page 40).  
ANSWER ON: Press to turn answer-  
REDIAL/PAUSE: Before  
dialing any numbers, press to  
display last number called (see  
page 16).  
SPEAKER: Press  
to turn speaker on or off  
(begin or end a call).  
ing system on or off.  
REPEAT: Press to repeat message;  
press twice to play previous message  
(see page 40).  
While dialing or entering num-  
bers into your directory, press to  
insert a 4-second dialing pause  
(see page 26).  
SKIP: Press to skip message (see  
page 40).  
Base handset  
Handset cord  
Telephone base  
Base power adapter  
Belt clip  
Cordless  
handset  
Battery compartment  
cover  
Battery pack for  
cordless handset  
Charger for cordless  
handset  
Charger power  
adapter  
Telephone line cords (1 long, 1 short)  
Getting Started  
Before you begin  
About Caller Identification  
Telephone operating range  
Caller ID with CallWaiting 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.  
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.  
Contact your telephone service pro-  
vider if:  
You have both Caller ID and Call  
Waiting, but as separate services  
(you may need combined service).  
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.  
You have only Caller ID service, or  
only CallWaiting service.  
You don’t subscribe to any Caller  
ID or CallWaiting services.  
If you move out of range during a  
telephone conversation, you might  
hear noise or interference. To improve  
reception, move closer to the base.  
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 CallWaiting service. There may  
be fees for these services, and they  
may not be available in all areas.  
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 tele-  
phone base, periodically pressing  
OFF/CLEAR until the call is discon-  
nected.  
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 29, for more details about how  
these features work.  
5
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  
Plug the long tele-  
phone line cord into  
telephone jack.  
power adapter into  
an electrical outlet  
not controlled by a  
wall switch.  
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.  
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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. 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 com-  
partment cover up  
until it clicks closed.  
LOW BATTERY  
AM  
8/12 10:06  
then  
NEEDS RECHARGING  
AM  
8/12 10:06  
Plug power adapter into jack on  
underside of charger as shown,  
then plug into an electrical outlet  
not controlled by a wall switch.  
Low battery indicator  
Return handset to charger when this  
symbol appears.  
Place handset in charger for at  
least 16 hours before first use.  
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.  
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Remove handset cradle tab, rotate and replace to  
hold corded handset securely in place when tele-  
phone 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 (pur-  
chased 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).  
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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 CIDV or ^DIR but-  
tons to scroll to the feature to be changed. Press  
SELECT to select the displayed item.  
• Press OFF/CLEAR anytime to cancel an operation  
and exit the menu display.  
Follow the steps below to program the cordless  
handset.To stop anytime, press OFF/CLEAR. If the tele-  
phone rings, programming stops automatically so you  
can answer the call.  
Choose handset language  
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 LANGUAGE  
.
• Press SELECT to see the current setting flashing.  
• Press CIDV or ^DIR to scroll through the available  
options of ENGLISH, ESPANOL and FRANCAIS.  
• Press SELECT to select the displayed language and  
exit.  
10  
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 MENU/CHAN to begin programming.  
• Press CIDV twice.The screen shows DATE/TIME.  
Press SELECT to confirm.  
• The month in the displayed date starts to flash. Use  
CIDV and ^DIR to scroll through the numbers 1, (for  
January,) -12, (for December.) Press SELECT when  
the appropriate month is flashing.  
DATE/TIME  
1/01 12:00  
• The date starts to flash. Use CIDV and ^DIR to scroll  
through the numbers 1-31. Press SELECT when the  
appropriate date is flashing.  
AM  
• The hour starts to flash. Use CIDV and ^DIR to scroll  
through the numbers 1-12. Press SELECT when the  
appropriate hour is flashing.  
• The minute starts to flash. Use CIDV and ^DIR to  
scroll through the numbers 00-59. Press SELECT  
when the appropriate minute is flashing.  
• The AM/PM starts to flash. Use CIDV 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.  
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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 CID  
V
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 RINGER: and  
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  
RINGER: 1  
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.  
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.  
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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). When the power is restored, the  
dial mode will return to the pro-  
grammed setting.  
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 PHONE/FLASH (or  
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.  
PAT JOHNSON  
908-555-0100  
AM  
8/12 10:06  
Last number redial  
Press REDIAL/PAUSE on the handset to display the last  
number called (up to 32 digits). To dial the number dis-  
played, press PHONE/FLASH. You can also press  
PHONE/FLASH and then REDIAL/PAUSE to dial the last  
number called without previewing it.  
To delete this number, press REDIAL/PAUSE twice.This will  
clear the redial memory and leave it blank.  
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.  
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Lift handset, or press SPEAKER  
PAT JOHNSON  
908-555-0100  
AM  
8/12 10:06  
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.  
Flash  
Volume  
Mute  
Speaker  
Tone  
SCANNING...  
INT  
Intercom  
Hold  
Speaker  
Press INT/DELETE to  
page the telephone base.  
NOTE: If your cordless handset  
is missing, you can press INTERCOM/  
CID DEL on the base to page the cord-  
less handset up to 60 seconds. Press  
INTERCOM/CID DEL on the base again,  
press OFF/CLEAR on the cordless  
handset, or place the cordless handset  
in the charger to cancel the page.  
Intercom calls (cont.)  
Intercom calls  
During a telephone conversation, you can move the call  
to the telephone base from a cordless handset, or to a  
cordless handset from the telephone base.  
To move a call from a cordless handset to the telephone  
base:  
To page the telephone base, press INT/DELETE on the  
cordless handset (PAGING will show on the base and  
handset screens, the outside call will automatically be  
put on HOLD).  
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  
To answer the PAGE, press the INTERCOM/CID DEL key  
on the telephone base. This will activate the inter-  
com between the cordless handset and telephone  
base and allow you to speak to the person at the  
base.  
press  
on the cordless handset, or  
press SPEAKER or lift  
PHONE/FLASH  
the corded handset on the  
base, to cancel the page and  
resume the outside call.  
To answer the PAGE, lift the corded handset or press  
the INTERCOM/CID DEL key on the telephone base.  
This will activate the intercom between the cordless  
handset and telephone base and allow you to speak  
to the person at the base.  
To take the outside call at the base:  
• If you are using the corded handset for the inter-  
com call, press SPEAKER to be on the speak-  
erphone, or press and release the corded switch-  
hook and then press HOLD to be on the corded  
handset.  
• If you are using the speaker for the intercom call,  
press SPEAKER to be on the speakerphone, or  
lift the corded handset.  
switchhook  
To take the outside call at the cordless handset, press  
PHONE/FLASH.  
The intercom call between the telephone base and  
cordless handset will automatically end.  
Telephone Operation  
Intercom calls (cont.)  
Intercom calls  
To move a call from the telephone base to the cordless  
handset:  
• Press HOLD. (If you are on the base Speakerphone,  
this step is optional since the outside call will auto-  
matically be put on HOLD).  
NOTE: Before the intercom  
call is answered, the person who  
originated the PAGE can press  
PHONE/FLASH on the cordless  
To page the cordless handsets, press INTERCOM/CID DEL  
on the telephone base (PAGING will show on the base  
and handset screens).  
handset, or press  
SPEAKER  
or lift the corded handset on the  
base, to cancel the page and  
resume the outside call.  
To answer the PAGE, press INT/DELETE on a cordless  
handset. This will activate the intercom between the  
cordless handset and telephone base and allow you  
to speak to the person at the base.  
To take the outside call at the cordless handset, press  
PHONE/FLASH.  
To take the outside call at the base:  
• If you are using the corded handset for the inter-  
com call, press  
SPEAKER to be on the speak-  
erphone, or press and release the corded switch-  
hook and then press HOLD to be on the corded  
handset.  
• If you are using the speaker for the intercom call,  
press  
SPEAKER to be on the speakerphone, or  
switchhook  
lift the corded handset.  
The intercom call between the telephone base and  
cordless handset will automatically end.  
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CHRIS WILSON  
Directories  
MENU/CHAN  
1
2
3
DIRECTORY  
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.  
CIDV or ^DIR  
SPEED DIAL  
You can enter nine Speed Dial numbers up to 24 digits.  
Each entry is associated with a dialpad numeral key.  
The nine speed dial numbers on the cordless handset  
will be automatically added to the handset directory. You  
can easily dial these telephone numbers by pressing and  
holding a dialpad key and then pressing PHONE/FLASH.  
SELECT  
ENTER 1-9  
You can also make existing directory entries speed dial  
entries.  
ENTER NAME  
NOTE: Speed Dial entries are part of the directory. If you have nine  
Speed Dial entries, there will be room for another 21 directory entries.  
01  
(See Steps 3-7 on pages  
25-26.)  
To create a Speed Dial entry  
• Press MENU/CHAN to begin programming.  
• Press CIDV or ^DIR to display SPEED DIAL  
.
• Press SELECT.  
• Press a number key on the dialpad to choose a mem-  
ory location (1-9).  
• Enter a name (up to 15 characters), then press  
SELECT (see page 25 for instructions on name  
entry).  
• Enter a telephone number (up to 24 digits), then  
press SELECT.  
• Choose distinctive ringing (yes or no) by pressing  
CIDV or ^DIR (see page 26 for information about  
distinctive ring).  
• Press MENU/CHAN or SELECT to store the number.  
You will hear a confirmation tone.  
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Directories  
Speed dialing (cordless handset only)  
To create a directory entry  
• Press MENU/CHAN to begin programming.  
• Press SELECT.  
• Enter a name (up to 15 characters), then press  
SELECT (see page 25 for instructions).  
• Enter a telephone number (up to 24 digits), then  
press SELECT.  
• Choose distinctive ringing (yes or no) by pressing  
CIDV or ^DIR (see page 26 for distinctive ring).  
• Press MENU/CHAN or SELECT to store the number.  
You will hear a confirmation tone.  
To call a Speed Dial number  
To use speed dialing, press and hold a dialpad button (1-  
9). When you see the number and name stored in that  
speed-dial location, press PHONE/FLASH to dial.  
To edit or delete a Speed Dial number  
Press and hold a dialpad button (1-9) to display the  
entry you want. Press SELECT, then press CIDV or  
^
DIR until the option you want is displayed (see page  
28).  
NOTE: You can make any directory entry a speed dial entry (see page  
28).  
Directory dialing  
To use directory dialing, press ^DIR, scroll or search  
to find the desired number, then press PHONE/FLASH  
to dial the number (see pages 25-28 to enter, edit or  
search for entries in your directory).  
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Directories  
MENU/CHAN  
1
2
3
DIRECTORY  
Entering names into directories  
To enter a name  
• Press MENU/CHAN on cordless handset or MENU on  
SELECT  
base to enter the main menu.  
ENTER NAME  
• Press SELECT to confirm.  
• The screen will show ENTER NAME.  
• Enter the name (up to 15 alphanumeric characters)  
of the person using the table below.  
• Use ^DIR to advance to the next space to the right,  
or use CIDV to delete a mistake.  
PAT JOHNSON_  
• When finished entering the name, press SELECT.  
Each press of a particular key causes characters to be  
displayed in the following order:  
The cursor moves to the right when you press another  
dialpad button or the ^DIR button. Press ^DIR twice  
to enter a space.When finished, press SELECT.  
Options while entering names:  
• Press CIDV to erase letters.  
• Press # repeatedly to enter an ampersand (&),  
apostrophe ('), comma (,) hyphen (-), period (.), or  
pound sign (#).  
25  
Directories  
SELECT  
4
5
Entering phone number and  
assigning distinctive ring  
ENTER NUMBER  
To enter a number  
Use the dialpad to enter up to 24 digits. When the  
number is complete, press SELECT.  
Options while entering numbers:  
• Press CIDV to erase numbers if you make a mistake.  
PAT JOHNSON  
5556789_  
• Press REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a four-second dialing  
pause.The Pwill be inserted.  
• When finished entering the telephone number, press  
SELECT  
(Cordless handset only)  
6
7
SELECT to confirm.  
DISTINCT RING? N  
5556789  
To assign a distinctive ring (cordless handset only)  
Press CIDV or ^DIR to selectY (yes) or N (no). If you  
chooseYes (and if you have Caller ID service), a distinct  
ring tone will alert you when this person calls.  
SELECT  
Press SELECT to choose the option displayed (Y or N)  
and store this entry in the directory.  
AM  
1/01 12:00  
26  
Directories  
1
2
^DIR  
DIRECTORY  
Directory search  
Follow the steps on the left to browse through the  
directory, or search to find a specific entry. You can  
press OFF/CLEAR on the cordless handset (or CLEAR  
at the base) anytime to exit the directory.  
^DIR  
ADAM  
5551234  
To browse through the directory  
To display first entry  
^DIR  
To browse, press ^ DIR or CID V to scroll through all  
entries one by one.  
A Dappears in the display of each entry on the cord-  
less handset that has been assigned a distinctive ring  
(see page 26).  
BETH  
5554321  
To scroll name by name  
To search alphabetically  
5
To shorten your search, use the telephone dialpad to  
enter the first letter of a name, then press ^DIR to  
scroll forward or CIDV to scroll back until you find the  
desired name.  
JOHN  
5550123  
Press dialpad buttons once for the first letter, twice for  
To search alphabetically  
the second, three times for the third, as shown on page  
25.  
EDIT DIAL ERASE  
5551234  
To call a displayed number  
When the desired entry is displayed, you can dial it  
immediately:  
On the cordless handset, press PHONE/FLASH to dial.  
NOTE: To place a call on the  
At the base, press DISP DIAL or press SELECT twice to  
activate the speakerphone and dial the number. You can  
continue the call on speakerphone, or lift the corded  
handset.  
corded handset using a directory entry,  
lift the corded handset, press the  
^DIR button until you find the entry  
and press DISP DIAL.  
27  
Directories  
^DIR  
1
2
3
DIRECTORY  
To copy, edit or delete an entry  
You can make existing directory entries Speed Dial entries  
if they are stored in the handset. You can also change  
names, numbers and the distinctive ringing settings, or erase  
entries, that are stored in the cordless handset or the tele-  
phone base. When any entry is displayed, press SELECT  
to see the options. Press CIDV or ^DIR to highlight the  
option you want (blinking text), then press SELECT.  
^DIR  
ADAM  
5551234  
SELECT  
SPEED EDIT ERASE  
5551234  
To make an entry a Speed Dial entry (cordless  
handset only)  
When SPEED is blinking, press SELECT, then dial a  
memory location (1-9) to make this entry a Speed Dial  
entry.  
^DIR  
SPEED EDIT ERASE  
5551234  
If you choose a memory location that is already  
assigned to a different entry in the directory, that entry  
will remain in the directory, but will not have a SPEED  
DIAL location.  
^DIR  
SPEED EDIT ERASE  
5551234  
To edit an entry  
Press SELECT to  
choose blinking option  
on the handset.  
Press CIDV or ^DIR until EDIT is blinking, then press  
SELECT.You can change the name and number (or dis-  
tinct ring  
setting on the cordless handset) by following the steps  
described on pages 25-26.  
NOTE: Screens shown  
above are displayed on the cord-  
less handset. The telephone base  
display is slightly different, but the  
procedure is the same.  
To delete an entry  
Press CIDV or ^DIR until ERASE is blinking, then press  
SELECT to display a confirmation screen (ERASE NO  
YES).  
NOTE: See Page 27 for  
instructions on dialing a directory  
entry from the base.  
To delete the entry, press ^DIR to highlight YES, then  
press SELECT.  
To abort the procedure and leave the entry intact, press  
CID CIDV to highlight NO, then press SELECT.  
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CHRIS WILSON  
*
908-555-4321  
8/12 10:06  
AM  
Caller ID Operation  
There are also occasions when other information or no  
information is displayed for various reasons:  
On-Screen Message  
PRIVATE NAME  
Reason  
Caller prefers to remain anonymous.  
PRIVATE CALLER  
Caller's name and telephone number are  
not revealed at caller's request.  
UNKNOWN NAME  
Your local telephone company is unable to  
determine the caller's name.  
UNKNOWN CALLER  
Your local telephone company is unable to  
determine the caller's name and telephone  
number. Long-distance calls from over-  
seas also generate this message.  
Contrast Adjustment (telephone base only)  
There are four levels of contrast on the screen of the  
telephone base which can be adjusted to suit different  
viewing angles for both desktop use or wall-mounting.  
Press CONTRAST on the telephone base to adjust the  
contrast on the screen.  
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NOTE: The cordless handset  
and CID logs on the telephone base  
not shared. Action taken on one will  
not affect the other.  
NOTE: Only the cordless  
handset will show the order of the  
call in call history.  
PAT JOHNSON  
908-555-0100  
AM NEW  
8/12 10:06  
02  
ERASE ALL NO YES  
ERASE ALL NO YES  
NO MISSED CALLS  
telephone base  
AM  
1/01 12:00  
cordless handset  
Press to start or stop message  
playback (see page 40).  
Press to review or record  
announcement;  
press again to quit (see  
page 38).  
Press to record a memo  
(see page 41) or after  
pressing ANNC to record  
an outgoing announce-  
ment (see page 38).  
Press to review or set clock  
(see page 37).  
Press to adjust playback  
volume (see page 40).  
16  
Press repeatedly to hear  
setup options (see page 39).  
Press to delete message  
currently playing; hold to  
delete all old messages  
(see page 40).  
Press to turn answering  
system on or off.  
Press to repeat message;  
press twice to play  
previous message (see  
page 40).  
Press to skip message  
(see page 40).  
Day and time announcements  
16  
To set day and time  
Before playing each message, the answering system  
announces the day and time the message was received.  
Before using the answering system, follow the steps at  
left to set the day and time, so messages are dated cor-  
rectly. If the clock is not set, before playing messages, the  
system will prompt "Time and date not set" each time.  
Press CLOCK  
1.  
The system will announce the cur-  
rent clock setting, then announces  
"To set the clock, press  
CLOCK."  
The system uses voice prompts to guide you. Each time  
you press SKIP or REPEAT, the day, hour, minute  
or year increases or decreases by one. When you hear  
the correct setting, press CLOCK to move to the next  
setting.  
Press CLOCK  
2.  
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."  
To check day and time  
Press  
or REPEAT  
until the system announces the cor-  
rect day, then press CLOCK.  
SKIP  
3.  
You can press CLOCK at any time to hear the current  
day and time without changing it.  
Press  
or REPEAT  
SKIP  
4.  
until the system announces the cor-  
rect hour, then press CLOCK.  
NOTE: You can press and hold  
SKIP or REPEAT to  
increase or decrease the minute or year by ten.  
Press  
SKIP  
5.  
or REPEAT  
until the system announces the cor-  
rect minutes, then press CLOCK.  
NOTE: Caller ID provides the time and date. Set the year so that the  
day of the week can be calculated from the Caller ID information. After you  
set the time once, it will thereafter 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  
or REPEAT  
until the system announces the cor-  
rect year, then press CLOCK. The  
system announces the current clock  
setting.  
SKIP  
6.  
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Outgoing announcements  
Outgoing announcements are the messages callers hear  
when calls are answered by the answering system.  
The telephone is pre-programmed with an announce-  
ment. If the telephone is set up to record messages,  
it answers calls with “Hello. Please leave a message  
after the tone.You can use this announcement, or  
replace it with a recording of your own voice.  
Elapsed  
recording time  
(seconds).  
Press to stop  
recording.  
ANNC  
1.  
2.  
“Announcement.  
Press PLAY or press  
RECORD.”  
NOTE: Press ANNC to exit the announcement programming.  
To play your outgoing announcement  
(Play/Stop)  
Press ANNC until you hear "Announcement. Press  
(Plays announcement  
previously recorded).  
PLAY or press RECORD."Then press  
PLAY/STOP.  
You will hear the outgoing announcement.  
-OR-  
To record your outgoing announcement  
Press ANNC until you hear "Announcement. Press  
PLAY or press RECORD."Then press RECORD and  
begin speaking after you hear "Record after the  
tone. Press STOP when you are done." Speak fac-  
ing the telephone base from about nine inches away.  
Press PLAY/STOP when you are done. Your recorded  
announcement will be played back.  
RECORD  
3.  
4.  
“Record after the tone.  
Press STOP when you  
are done.”  
Speak into microphone.  
Elapsed time (in seconds) will be shown in the message  
window when recording. You can record an announce-  
ment up to 90 seconds long. Announcements shorter  
than three seconds long will not be recorded.  
Microphone  
To delete your outgoing announcement  
5.  
6.  
(Play/Stop)  
Press ANNC until you hear “Announcement. Press  
(Announcement is  
played back).  
PLAY or press RECORD.Then press  
PLAY/STOP to  
begin playback. Press DELETE during playback to delete  
your announcement.  
ANNC  
to exit announcement programming.  
When your announcement is deleted, calls will be  
answered with the pre-programmed announcement  
described above.  
Changing feature options  
16  
Menu features can be changed to program how the  
answering system operates. Press SETUP repeatedly to  
hear each feature. When you hear the feature you want  
to modify press SKIP or REPEAT to change the  
setting.  
SETUP  
Feature options  
(Default settings underlined).  
1.  
2.  
System announces:  
Feature description:  
Press until desired feature  
is heard (see list at right).  
"Number of rings", current set-  
ting, then "To change the set-  
Choose number of rings before the  
system answers a call. When Toll Saver  
ting press SKIP or REPEAT; to is active, the system answers after two  
SKIP or  
continue setup, press SETUP" rings if you have new messages, and  
REPEAT  
Options: 2 / 4 / 6 /Toll Saver  
after four rings if you have no new mes-  
sages. When retrieving messages from a  
long-distant call, you may disconnect your  
call after three rings so that long distance  
charges will not be charged.  
Press until desired selection  
is heard.  
SETUP  
3.  
Press to set selection and  
move to next menu option.  
"Call screening", current set-  
ting, then "To change the set-  
ting press SKIP or REPEAT; to  
continue setup, press SETUP"  
Options: On / Off  
When on, you can hear callers leave mes-  
sages, or answer the call.  
-OR-  
"Remote access code", cur-  
rent setting, then "To change  
the setting press SKIP or  
REPEAT; to continue setup,  
press SETUP"  
Enter a two-digit number (10-99) for  
remote access from another telephone  
(see page 43).  
(Play/Stop)  
Press to set selection and  
exit menu.  
Options: (enter 2-digit code) 19  
"Message alert tone", cur-  
rent setting, then "To change  
the setting press SKIP or  
REPEAT; to continue setup,  
press SETUP"  
When on, the telephone beeps every 10  
seconds when there are new messages.  
Options: On / Off  
NOTE: Press and hold SKIP or REPEAT to increase or  
decrease the remote access code number by 10.  
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Recording and playing memos  
Memos are messages you record yourself. They are  
saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming mes-  
sages. You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself,  
or leave a message for someone else if other members  
of your household are using the answering system.  
Elapsed  
recording time  
(seconds).  
Press to stop  
recording.  
To record a memo  
RECORD  
1.  
2.  
Press RECORD. Elapsed time (in seconds) is shown in the  
message window as you record. You can record a memo  
up to four minutes long. Memos less than one second  
long will not be recorded.  
“Record after the tone.  
Press STOP when you  
are done.”  
Speak into microphone.  
Press PLAY/STOP to stop recording.  
To play back a memo  
Press PLAY/STOP to hear messages and memos (see  
page 40 for other options).  
Microphone  
3.  
(Play/Stop)  
Beep  
(Memo has been  
recorded).  
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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  
Message counter displays  
0
No messages.  
1-95  
Number of messages/memos, or message number  
currently playing (flashes when there are new mes-  
sages).  
10-99  
Current remote access code while setting  
(see page 39).  
1-99 (counting)  
1-95 (flashing)  
99 (flashing)  
F (flashing)  
--  
Elapsed time while recording a memo (see page 41)  
or announcement up to 90 seconds (page 38).  
Total number of messages and memos including  
unreviewed messages.  
Memo recording exceeded maximum time of 99  
seconds.  
Memory is full. Messages must be deleted before  
new messages can be received.  
System is answering a call, being accessed  
remotely, or the clock is being programmed.  
-- (flashing)  
System is being programmed or initialized.  
On (or) OF  
Displayed for one second when any answering  
system setting is turned on or off.  
02, 04, 06, tS  
Current number of rings while setting (see page  
39).  
Answering System Operation  
Dial your telephone number from  
any touch-tone telephone.  
1.  
2.  
Remote access  
When system answers, enter  
two digit remote access code (19  
unless you have changed it).  
A two digit security code is required to access your  
answering system from any touch-tone telephone.This  
code is 19 by default; see page 39 to change it.  
Enter remote commands  
(see list at right).  
3.  
4.  
Press to hear all messages.  
Play all messages  
1
Play new messages  
2
Hang up to end call and save all  
undeleted messages.  
Press to hear new messages.  
Delete the message  
3
33  
Press during playback to delete current  
message. Press 3 twice to delete all old  
messages.  
Press during the caller’s message to  
repeat the message. Press during the  
beginning of the day and time announce-  
ment to go back to the previous mes-  
sage.  
Repeat or go back  
4
Press to stop any operation (stop play-  
back, stop recording).  
Stop  
5
Press to skip current message and  
advance to next message.  
Skip to next message  
6
Press * 7, wait for beep, then begin  
speaking. Press 5 to stop recording and  
hear playback of new announcement.  
Record announcement  
*7to begin recording  
5to stop recording  
Press to hear list of features & com-  
mands.  
Help menu  
*5  
Press to turn off answering system.  
Incoming calls will no longer be  
answered.  
Turn system off  
0
NOTE: If you pause for  
If off, system will answer after 10 rings.  
Enter your access code, then press 0 to  
turn on.  
Turn system on  
0
more than 4 seconds during  
remote access, you will hear a  
help menu listing all features &  
commands. If there is no  
command for another 20 seconds,  
the call will end automatically.  
Press 8 to end remote access call or  
hang up.  
Exit  
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Display screen messages, lights and tones  
Screen display messages  
The handset is waiting for a dial tone.  
CONNECTING...  
** RINGING **  
** PAGING **  
CONNECTING...  
There is a call coming in.  
An intercom call has been initiated. The  
handset locator has been activated  
(handset beeps to help you locate it).  
Handset battery is depleted. Place  
handset in charger to charge the battery.  
NEEDS RECHARGING  
BATTERY LOW  
PHONE ON  
Handset battery is low. Place handset in  
charger to charge the battery.  
The handset is in use.  
The handset ringer is turned off.  
Current call is on hold.  
RINGER OFF  
HOLD  
Handset is scanning for a clear channel  
to improve sound quality.  
SCANNING  
Handset cannot communicate with the  
telephone base. Check base power, or  
move closer.  
CAN'T CONNECT  
The call is on mute (only for telephone  
base).  
MUTE  
44  
Alert tones  
“Beep”  
(One beep every 10 seconds)  
Message Alert at the telephone base  
(there are new messages).  
“Siren”  
(Alternating tones)  
Handset is being paged.  
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).  
SPEAKER  
On when speakerphone  
is activated.  
IN USE  
Steady: Line is in use.  
Flashing: Call is on hold.  
(Also flashes in cadence  
with ringing to announce  
an incoming call.)  
CHARGE  
On when handset is  
charging in cradle.  
ANSWER ON  
On: Answering system is on.  
Off: Answering system is off.  
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  
at all.  
Make sure the battery pack is installed and charged correctly (see  
page 7).  
Make sure the telephone line cord is securely plugged firmly into the  
telephone base and the telephone wall jack.  
Charge the battery pack in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours.  
For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to its  
base when not in use.  
Reset the base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for approxi-  
mately 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for  
the cordless handset and base to reset.  
You may need to purchase a new battery pack, please refer to page 7  
of this user’s manual.  
Disconnect the telephone base from the modular jack and plug in a  
working telephone. If it still does not work, the problem is probably in  
the wiring or the local service. Call the local telephone company.  
First try all the suggestions above.  
I cannot get a  
dial tone.  
Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might  
have moved out of range.  
Your line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new line cord.  
If the previous suggestions don’t work, disconnect the telephone  
base unit from the telephone jack and connect a different telephone.  
If there is no dial tone on that telephone either, the problem is in your  
wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company.  
First try all the suggestions above.  
I cannot dial  
out.  
Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless handset  
may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a  
dial tone. This is normal. Wait an extra second before dialing.  
Make sure your telephone is set to the correct dial mode for the type  
of service that you have (pulse or touch tone). Refer to the Installation  
section of this user’s manual (page 13) to set the dial mode.  
If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem,  
the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local tele-  
phone company (charges may apply).  
Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or  
other appliance may cause the telephone to not dial out properly.  
If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the  
cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your  
home with less background noise.  
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Appendix  
Troubleshooting  
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  
switch.  
My cordless  
handset beeps  
five times and  
is not perform-  
ing normally.  
Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might  
have moved out of range.  
Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for  
15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cord-  
less handset and base to reset.  
Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless  
phone. Try installing your telephone as far away from these types of  
electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers,  
pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televi-  
sions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless  
telephones.  
Place the cordless handset in base cradle for one minute to allow the  
cordless handset and base to resynchronize channels.  
CAN’T CONNECT  
displays on my  
cordless hand-  
set.  
Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. It might  
have moved out of range.  
If the cordless handset is in its charger and the charging light does  
not come on, refer to the charge light is off in this troubleshooting  
guide.  
Reset the base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for 15 sec-  
onds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless  
handset and base to reset.  
Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless  
telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away from these types of  
electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers,  
page towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions,  
personal computers, kitchen appliances and cordless telephones.  
Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For  
optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to its base  
when not in use.  
The batteries  
will not hold a  
charge.  
Make sure the handset is placed in the charger correctly. The  
CHARGING light on the charger should be on.  
If the cordless handset is in the charger but the CHARGE light is not  
on, refer to “The CHARGING light is off” in this section.  
It may be necessary to purchase a new battery pack, please refer to  
the batteries section of this user’s manual.  
Your telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Warranty  
section of this user’s manual for further instruction.  
If the cordless handset is in its charger and the charging light does not  
come on, refer to “The charge light is off” in this troubleshooting guide.  
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Appendix  
Troubleshooting  
Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless  
telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away from the follow-  
ing electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio  
towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors,  
televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cord-  
less telephones.  
I get noise,  
static, or weak  
signal even  
when I’m near  
the base.  
Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as your telephone.  
It is normal to experience static on your telephone while the micro-  
wave oven is operating. Do not install this telephone in the same out-  
let or near a microwave oven.  
If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector,  
plug the telephone (or modem/surge protector) into a different loca-  
tion. If this solves the problem, re-locate your telephone or modem  
farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector.  
Relocate your telephone to a higher location. It will likely have better  
reception when installed in a higher area.  
If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem,  
the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local tele-  
phone company (charges may apply).  
If you subscribe to DSL service and if you hear noise during conver-  
sations and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly,  
install a noise filter to the telephone line between the base unit and  
the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL provider to obtain a noise  
filter.  
Disconnect the telephone base unit from the telephone jack, and  
plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem  
is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone  
company.  
I hear other  
calls while  
using my  
telephone.  
Make sure the power cord is plugged in securely.  
I hear noise in  
the cordless  
handset, and  
none of the  
keys or buttons  
work.  
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Appendix  
Troubleshooting  
Make sure that the ringer is turned on. Refer to the section(s) on  
ringer selection in this user’s manual.  
My cordless  
handset does  
not ring when I  
receive a call.  
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securely into the tele-  
phone base and the telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is  
securely plugged in.  
The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone base.  
Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For  
optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to its char-  
ger when not in use.  
You may have too many extension telephones on your telephone line  
to allow all of them to ring simultaneously. Try unplugging some of the  
other telephones.  
The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating  
range. Try moving the telephone base to another location, preferably  
on an upper floor.  
If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem,  
the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local tele-  
phone company (charges may apply).  
Test a working telephone at the telephone jack. If another telephone  
has the same problem, the problem is the phone jack. Contact your  
local telephone company (charges may apply).  
Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless  
telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from  
electronic devices wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager tow-  
ers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, per-  
sonal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones.  
Your line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new line cord.  
Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless  
telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away from the follow-  
ing electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios, radio  
towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room monitors,  
televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cord-  
less telephones.  
My calls  
fade in and  
out while  
I am using  
my cordless  
handset.  
Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as your telephone.  
It is normal to experience static on your telephone while the micro-  
wave oven is operating. Do not install this telephone in the same out-  
let or near the microwave oven.  
If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug  
the telephone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If  
this solves the problem, re-locate your telephone or modem farther  
apart from one another, or use a different surge protector.  
Relocate your telephone base to a higher location. It will have better  
reception when installed in a high area.  
If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem,  
the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local tele-  
phone company (charges may apply.)  
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Troubleshooting  
Clean the cordless handset and charging contacts on the charger  
each month using a pencil eraser or cloth.  
The CHARGING  
light is off.  
Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and  
securely.  
Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug it  
back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and tele-  
phone base to reset.  
Your telephone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Warranty  
section of this user’s manual for further instruction.  
Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service  
from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your  
phone.  
My Caller ID is  
not working.  
Your caller must be calling from an area that supports caller ID.  
System does  
not receive CID  
or system does  
not display  
Both you and your caller’s telephone companies must use caller ID  
compatible equipment.  
CID during Call  
Waiting.  
If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the  
system disconnects the call after four minutes.  
Incomplete  
messages.  
If the caller pauses for more than seven seconds, the system stops  
recording and disconnects the call.  
If the system’s memory becomes full during a message, the system  
stops recording and disconnects the call.  
If the the caller's voice is very soft, the system may stop recording  
and disconnects the call.  
Press VOLUME  
^
to increase speaker volume.  
Difficulty hear-  
ing messages.  
Remove any stickers that may have come on your telephone  
base and/or handset when you purchased it, they may be  
obstructing your messages when you play them.  
Make sure that the answering system is on (see page 36).  
System does  
not answer  
after correct  
number of  
rings.  
If Toll Saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two when  
there are new messages waiting (see page 39).  
In some cases, the system may be affected by the ringing system  
used by the local telephone company.  
If the memory is full or the system is off, the system will answer after  
10 rings.  
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Troubleshooting  
Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly (see pages 39  
and 43).  
System does  
not respond  
to remote  
Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing  
a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, it is not a touch-  
tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system.  
commands.  
The answering system may not detect the remote access code while  
your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announcement is  
over before entering the code.  
There may be noise or interference on the telephone line you are  
using. Press dial-pad buttons firmly.  
Make sure answering system is on (see page 36).  
System does  
not record  
message.  
When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a  
normal tone of voice, about nine inches from the telephone base.  
Announcement  
message is not  
clear.  
Make sure there is no background noise (TV, music, etc.) while  
recording.  
If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, try putting the  
cordless handset in its charger. If it does not seem to respond, do the  
following (in the order listed):  
Common cure  
for electronic  
equipment.  
Disconnect the power to the telephone base.  
Disconnect the cordless handset battery, and spare battery, if appli-  
cable.  
Wait a few minutes.  
Connect power to the telephone base and charger.  
Re-install the telephone base and charger and place the cordless  
handset into the charger.  
Wait for the cordless handset to re-establish its connection with the  
base. To be safe, allow up to one minute for this to take place.  
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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  
Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all  
markings on the product.  
Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may be a slight  
chance of electric shock from lightning.  
Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.  
If you suspect a gas leak, report it immediately, but use a telephone away from the  
area where gas is leaking. If this product is a cordless model, make sure the base is  
also away from the area.  
Do not use this product near water, or when you are wet. For example,  
do not use it in a wet basement or shower, or next to a swimming pool, bathtub,  
kitchen sink, or laundry tub. Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays for cleaning. If the  
product comes in contact with any liquids, unplug any line or power cord immedi-  
ately. Do not plug the product back in until it has dried thoroughly.  
Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any  
line or power cords. Protect cords from damage or abrasion.  
If this product does not operate normally, read “Troubleshooting” in the  
user’s manual. If you cannot solve the problem, or if the product is damaged, refer  
to the LimitedWarranty. Do not open this product except as may be directed in  
your user’s manual. Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may expose  
you to hazardous voltages or other risks.  
If this product has user-replaceable batteries, replace batteries only as  
described in your user’s manual. Do not burn or puncture batteries — they  
contain caustic chemicals.  
If this product has a three-prong (grounding) plug or a polarized plug  
with one wide prong, it may not fit in non-polarized outlets. Do not defeat  
the purpose of these plugs. If they do not fit in your outlet, the outlet should be  
replaced by an electrician.  
CAUTION: Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, call 1-800-222–3111.  
In Canada, call 1-866-288-4268.  
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Important safety instructions  
Especially About CordlessTelephones  
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.  
For this reason, you should not think of cordless phone conversations as  
being as private as those on corded phones.  
Electrical Power:The base unit of this cordless telephone must be connected  
to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be controlled by  
a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the handset if the base unit is  
unplugged or switched off, or if the electrical power is interrupted.  
PotentialTV Interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that  
may cause interference toTVs andVCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference,  
do not place the base unit of the cordless telephone near or on top of aTV orVCR.  
If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the  
TV orVCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.  
Rechargeable Batteries:This product contains either Nickel-Cadmium or  
Nickel-Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries. Exercise care in handling batteries in  
order not to short the battery with conducting material such as rings, bracelets,  
and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper  
polarity between the battery and the battery charger.  
Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries: Must be recycled or disposed of  
properly. Do not dispose of in household garbage. Do not burn or puncture. Like  
other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic mate-  
rial which could cause injury.  
The RBRC Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect  
and recycle Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States.  
These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center.  
Or you may call 1 (800) 8 BATTERY for locations accepting spent Nickel-Cadmium Batteries. Nickel-Metal  
Hydride Rechargeable Batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other bat-  
teries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.  
Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries:Dispose of these batteries in a  
safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or  
punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.  
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Important safety instructions  
Precautions for Users of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers  
Cardiac Pacemakers (applies only to 900 MHz Digital CordlessTelephones):  
WirelessTechnology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a mul-  
tidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and  
implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,  
WTR had recommended to physicians that:  
PACEMAKER PATIENTS  
• Should keep wireless phones at least six inches from the pacemaker.  
• Should NOT place wireless phones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast  
pocket, when it is turned ON.  
• Should use the wireless phone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.  
WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other  
persons using wireless phones.  
Especially AboutTelephones Answering Systems  
Two-Way Recording: This unit does not sound warning beeps to let the other party  
know that the call is being recorded. To ensure that you are in compliance with any  
federal or state regulations regarding recording a telephone call, you should start the  
recording process and then inform the other party that you are recording the call.  
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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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 forTerminal 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.This identifier must be provided to  
your local telephone company upon request.  
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the tele-  
phone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements  
adopted by ACTA.A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this  
product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also com-  
pliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14  
jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user’s manual.  
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you  
may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. The  
REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US: in the  
product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas, the sum of  
all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information, please contact your local  
telephone company.  
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dial-  
ing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equip-  
ment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will  
disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.  
If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until  
the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be  
made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the  
instructions outlined under the LimitedWarranty.  
If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone com-  
pany may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is  
required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical,  
you will be notified as soon as possible.You will be given the opportunity to correct  
the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file  
a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities,  
equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this  
product.The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned.  
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compat-  
ible.  
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency  
telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test  
emergency numbers, please:  
• Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.  
• Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.  
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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. This equipment generates, uses and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there  
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-  
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-  
rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio  
frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the  
intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with  
the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. The base  
unit shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands  
are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more. If you choose  
to use a clipping device, please make sure to only use the supplied AT&T belt clip.  
56  
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  
4268.  
1 What does this limited warranty cover?  
The manufacturer of this AT&T-branded product,Advanced AmericanTelephones  
(“AAT”), warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“CONSUMER” or  
“YOU”) that the product and all accessories provided by AAT in the sales package  
(“PRODUCT”) are free from material defects in material and workmanship, pursu-  
ant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in  
accordance with operation instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the  
consumer for products purchased and used in the United States of America.  
2 What will AAT do if the product is not free from material defects in materials  
and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“MATERIALLY DEFECTIVE  
PRODUCT”)?  
During the limited warranty period,AAT’s authorized service representative will  
repair or replace, at AAT’s option, without charge, a materially defective product.  
If AAT repairs this product,AAT may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If  
AAT chooses to replace this product,AAT may replace it with a new or refurbished  
product of the same or similar design. AAT will return repaired or replacement  
products to you in working condition.  
AAT will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of  
product, at AAT’s option, is your exclusive remedy. You should expect the repair or  
replacement to take approximately 30 days.  
3 How long is the limited warranty period?  
The limited warranty period for the product extends for ONE (1)YEAR from the  
date of purchase.  
If AAT repairs or replaces a materially defective product under the terms of this  
limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement prod-  
ucts for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement  
product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year limited  
warranty, whichever is longer.  
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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; or  
• Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration, or modification by any-  
one other than an authorized service representative of AAT; or  
• Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal condi-  
tions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or  
• Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-AAT accesso-  
ries; or  
• Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product serial number plates or elec-  
tronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or  
• Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United  
States, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited  
to products used for rental purposes); or  
• Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 6 below); or  
• charges for installation or setup, adjustment of customer controls, and installation  
or repair of systems outside the unit.  
5 How do you get warranty service?  
To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, call 1 (800) 222-3111 (In  
Canada, please dial 1 (866) 288-4268) for instructions regarding where to return the  
product. Before calling for service, please check the user’s manual. A check of the  
product controls and features may save you a service call.  
Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage dur-  
ing transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges  
incurred in the transport of product(s) to the service location. AAT will return  
repaired or replaced product under this limited warranty to you, transportation,  
delivery or handling charges prepaid. AAT assumes no risk for damage or loss of  
the product in transit.  
If the product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase  
does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, AAT will notify you and will  
request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity.You  
must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of products  
that are not covered by this limited warranty.  
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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” (sales receipt) identifying the product purchased  
(product model) and the date of purchase or receipt (keep a copy for your  
records); and  
c provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number.  
7 Other limitations  
This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and AAT. It  
supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product. AAT  
provides no other warranties for this product. The warranty exclusively describes  
all of AAT’s responsibilities regarding the product.There are no other express war-  
ranties. No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and  
you should not rely on any such modification.  
State Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state.  
Limitations:  
Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchant-  
ability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use) are limited to  
one year from date of purchase.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the  
above limitation may not apply to you.  
In no event shall AAT be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or  
similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use  
the product, or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and  
claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this product.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase.  
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Appendix  
Index  
A
I
AC adapter, 6, 8  
Alert tones, 45  
Intercom calls, 19-21  
Indicator lights, 45  
Answering calls, 15-16  
Answering system, 36  
announcements, 38  
memos, 41  
L
Last number redial, 15-16  
Low battery, 7  
message playback, 40  
remote access, 43  
M
Making calls, 15-16  
Memos, 41  
B
Message playback, 40  
Message counter displays, 42  
Mute, 17  
Battery charging, 7  
Battery installation, 7  
Belt clip, 9  
N
Names,  
C
Call waiting, 17, 35  
Caller ID, 29  
enter a name, 25  
search for, 27  
CID memory, 31  
O
delete number, 33  
delete records, 34  
Conference calls, 18  
Outgoing announcement, 38  
P
D
Playback, 40  
Day and time, 37  
Delete an entry, 28  
Dialing,  
Q
Quick reference guide, 2-3  
directory dialing, 27  
from CID memory, 32  
Directories, 22  
R
Recharging, 7  
Redial, 15,16  
Ring silencing, 15  
Ringer tone, 12  
enter a name, 25  
enter a number, 26  
search, 27  
speed dial number, 23  
S
Search for name, 27  
Speaker, 16  
Speed dialing, 23-24  
Switchhook, 20,21  
E
Error tones, 22, 45  
F
Flash, 17  
T
Technical specifications, 61  
Troubleshooting, 46-51  
H
Handset locator, 16  
Headset, 9  
Hold, 17  
V
Volume controls, 17  
60  
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Technical specifications  
RF Frequency Band  
(Handset to Base)  
5863.8MHz — 5872.5MHz  
RF Frequency Band  
(Base to Handset)  
912.75MHz — 917.10MHz  
Channels  
30  
Modulation  
FM  
Operating Temperature  
32°F — 122°F  
0°C – 50°C  
Base Unit Voltage  
(AC Voltage, 60Hz)  
104 — 129 Vrms  
Base Unit Voltage  
(DC Adapter Output)  
9 Vdc @500 mA  
Handset Voltage  
3.1 — 4.3 Vdc @600 mAh  
6 Vdc @200 mA  
Charger Voltage  
(DC Adapter Output)  
Replacement Battery  
Model 3301 (Part Number 80-5071-00-00)  
3.6V 600mAh Ni-Cd  
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Appendix  
Remote access wallet card  
Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your  
answering system from any touch tone telephone.  
Cut along dotted line  
Call your phone number, then enter your  
2-digit access code (preset to 19).  
Action  
Remote Command  
Play all messages....................... 1  
Play new messages................... 2  
Delete the message................. 3  
Delete all old messages .......... 33  
Repeat a message..................... 4  
Stop.............................................  
Help menu.................................  
5
*5  
Fold card here  
Skip the message...................... 6  
Record announcement............ *7  
Turn system off/on................... 0  
End remote access call............ 8(or hang up)  
5.8 GHz Corded/CordlessTelephone/Answering System E5908  
Copyright © 2006 Advanced AmericanTelephones.All Rights Reserved.  
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp.,  
licensed to Advanced AmericanTelephones. Printed in China.  
Copyright © 2006 Advanced AmericanTelephones.All Rights Reserved.  
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp.,  
licensed to Advanced AmericanTelephones. Printed in China. Issue 4 AT&T 05/06.  
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