AT&T E5908 - Manual (Page 19)

Basic base operation
Making and answering calls
To answer a call, lift the corded handset or press
SPEAKER
. To answer a call, lift the corded handset, or
press
SPEAKER
. If you have Caller ID service, the caller’s
number and/or name will appear on the display screen
after the first ring (see page 27 for Caller ID features and
options).
To make a call, lift the corded handset, (or press
SPEAKER
) then dial a number.
To preview numbers before dialing, first enter tele-
phone number. Press
V to make corrections if neces-
sary.
When the number is entered, press
DISP DIAL
to acti-
vate the speakerphone and dial automatically. You can
continue using the speakerphone, or lift the corded
handset to switch to the handset.
To hang up, replace the corded handset or press
SPEAKER
.
Last number redial
Press
REDIAL/PAUSE
on the base to display the last
number called (up to 32 digits). To dial the number dis-
played, press
DISP DIAL
to activate the speakerphone
and dial automatically. You can also call a redial number
by pressing
SPEAKER
and then
REDIAL/PAUSE
. You can
continue using the speakerphone, or lift the corded
handset to switch to the handset.
To delete the displayed number, press
REDIAL/PAUSE
again. This will clear the redial memory and leave it blank.
Handset locator
If the cordless handset is misplaced, press the
INTER-
COM/CID DEL
button on the base. The handset will
beep for 60 seconds to help you find it. When the
handset is found, press
OFF
to stop the beeping (or
press the
INTERCOM/CID DEL
button on the base).
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Telephone Operation
Lift handset, or press SPEAKER
PAT JOHNSON *
908-555-0100
8/12 10:06 AM
12345678901
Redial
Press INTERCOM/CID DEL to locate
handset
NOTE: If the handset battery is
dead or the ringer is turned off this
feature will not work.
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