VTech EL42208 - AT&T 5.8GHz Dual Handset Answering System Manuel d'utilisateur

User’s Manual 5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5908with Caller ID & Call Waiting

6Getting Started6Telephone base installationInstall the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location within the home:• Away from any other cordle

7Getting Started7Battery installation & chargingAfter battery installation, place the cordless handset in the charger and allow to charge for at l

8Getting Started8Wall mountingThe telephone base can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from electr

9Getting Started9Belt clip & optional headsetInstall belt clip as shown below if desired.Snap belt clip into notches on side of handset. Rotate an

10Telephone Operation10Handset settingsYou can change settings to program how the cordless handset works.• Press MENU/CHAN, then use the CIDV or ^DIR

11Telephone Operation11Handset settingsSet handset date and timeThe handset displays the date and time when idle. You can set the time manually, or y

12Telephone Operation12Handset settingsSet handset ringer toneThis feature allows you to choose one of 4 ringing tones, (1-4) or turn the ringer off (

13Telephone Operation13Base settingsYou can change settings to program how the telephone base works.Follow the steps below to program the telephone ba

14Telephone OperationBase settingsChoose base ringer volumeThe base ringer volume can be set to OFF, LOW, or HI, by adjusting the switch on the left s

15Telephone Operation15Basic cordless handset operationMaking and answering callsTo answer an incoming call, press PHONE/FLASH (or any key except OF

Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product.Before using this telephone system, please read Important safety instructionson pages 52 to

16Telephone OperationBasic base operationMaking and answering callsTo answer a call, lift the corded handset or press SPEAKER. To answer a call, lift

17Telephone Operation17Options while on callsTo adjust volume Press CIDV or ^DIR buttons on the handset or the VOLUME button on the telephone base

18Telephone OperationOptions while on callsChannel (Cordless handset only)If a call is noisy or unclear, or if words fade out, press MENU/CHAN on the

19Telephone Operation19Intercom callsIntercom callsYou can use the intercom feature to have conversa-tions between the handset and the telephone base.

20Telephone Operation20Intercom calls (cont.) Intercom calls During a telephone conversation, you can move the call to the telephone base from a cordl

21Telephone Operation21Intercom calls (cont.) Intercom calls To move a call from the telephone base to the cordless handset: • Press HOLD. (If you ar

22DirectoriesDirectories (handset and base)There are two separate directories, one on the cordless handset and one on the telephone base. Each direc-t

23Directories23Speed dialing (cordless handset only)On the cordless handset, numbers called most frequently can be stored in so that they can be diale

24Directories24Speed dialing (cordless handset only)To create a directory entry• Press MENU/CHAN to begin programming.• Press SELECT.• Enter a name (

25Directories251MENU/CHAN3DIRECTORY2SELECTENTER NAME PAT JOHNSON_ Entering names into directoriesTo enter a name• Press MENU/CHAN on cordless handset

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 an

26Directories26To enter a numberUse the dialpad to enter up to 24 digits. When the number is complete, press SELECT.Options while entering numbers:•

27Directories271^DIRDIRECTORY2^DIR^DIRADAM5551234 BETH5554321 5JOHN5550123 Directory searchFollow the steps on the left to browse through the director

28Directories281^DIRDIRECTORY2^DIRADAM5551234 3SELECTSPEED EDIT ERASE5551234^DIRSPEED EDIT ERASE5551234^DIRSPEED EDIT ERASE5551234To copy, edit or del

Caller ID OperationHow Caller ID worksIf you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local phone company, information about each caller will b

30Caller ID OperationThere are also occasions when other information or no information is displayed for various reasons:On-Screen Message ReasonPRIVA

31Caller ID Operation31CID memoryMemory CapacityE5908 telephone can store up to 30 CID records in both the telephone base and the cordless handset res

32Caller ID Operation32CID memoryDialing from CID Memory• Press CIDV on the telephone base or on the cord-less handset to activate the CID Memory.• Pr

33Caller ID Operation33CID memory• Press SELECT to edit the telephone number. You can make any changes to the number by using the CIDV button to eras

34Caller ID Operation34CID memoryDeleting all CID records• Press and hold INT/DELETE on the cordless handset or INTERCOM/CID DEL on the telephone bas

35Caller ID Operation35Call waitingIf you have subscribed to the Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, you will hear a beep if there

STOP!See page 7for easy instructions.You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone.CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury

36Answering System OperationMessage capacityThe answering system can record up to 95 messages, depending on the length of each message. Individual mes

37Answering System Operation37Day and time announcementsTo set day and timeBefore playing each message, the answering system announces the day and tim

38Answering System Operation38Outgoing announcementsOutgoing announcements are the messages callers hear when calls are answered by the answering syst

39Answering System Operation391.SETUP3.SETUP -OR-Press until desired feature is heard (see list at right).Press until desired selection is heard.Press

40Answering System Operation40Message playbackPress PLAY/STOP to hear messages. The system announces the number of messages, then begins playback.If

41Answering System Operation41Recording and playing memosMemos are messages you record yourself. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like

42Answering System Operation42Message counter displaysThe message counter usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See the li

43Answering System Operation431.Remote accessA two digit security code is required to access your answering system from any touch-tone telephone. This

44Appendix44CONNECTING...The handset is waiting for a dial tone.NEEDS RECHARGINGHandset battery is depleted. Place handset in charger to charge the ba

45Appendix45“Beep-Beep...Beep-Beep...”(Double beep every 5 seconds)Handset battery is low. Place handset in charger to charge the battery.“Beeeeeeeeep

Getting StartedQuick reference guide ...2Parts checklist ... 4Before you begin ...

46Appendix4646TroubleshootingIf you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our web site at www

47Appendix47CAN’T CONNECTdisplays on my cordless hand-set.• Place the cordless handset in base cradle for one minute to allow the cordless handset a

48AppendixTroubleshootingI get noise, static, or weak signal even when I’m near the base.• Other electronic products can cause interference to yo

49AppendixTroubleshootingMy cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call.• Make sure that the ringer is turned on. Refer to the section(s)

50AppendixTroubleshootingThe CHARGING light is off.• Clean the cordless handset and charging contacts on the charger each month using a pencil eraser

51AppendixTroubleshootingCommon cure for electronic equipment. If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, try putting the cordless handset

52Appendix52Important safety instructionsThis symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s m

53Appendix53Important safety instructionsEspecially About Cordless Telephones• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient creat

54Appendix54Important safety instructionsPrecautions for Users of Implanted Cardiac PacemakersCardiac Pacemakers (applies only to 900 MHz Digital Cord

55Appendix55FCC part 68 and ACTAThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical require-ments adopted by the Administrative C

2Getting Started2CIDV (volume down)When phone is idle, press CIDV to dis-play Caller ID information (see page 29).While entering names or phone number

56Appendix56FCC part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Fede

57Appendix57Limited warrantyThe AT&T brands are used under license. Any repair, replacement or warranty ser-vice, and all questions about this p

58Appendix58Limited warranty4 What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty does not cover:• Product that has been subjected

59Appendix59Limited warranty6 What must you return with the product to get warranty service? You must:a return the entire original package and cont

60Appendix60AAC adapter, 6, 8Alert tones, 45Answering calls, 15-16Answering system, 36 announcements, 38 memos, 41 message playback, 40 rem

61Appendix61Technical specificationsRF Frequency Band(Handset to Base)5863.8MHz — 5872.5MHzModulationFMRF Frequency Band(Base to Handset)912.75MHz — 9

AppendixUse the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch tone telephone.Remote access wallet ca

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3Getting Started3Quick reference guideTelephone Base• INTERCOM/CID DEL: Press to delete displayed Caller ID entry (see page 33). While phone is idle,

4Getting Started4Parts checklistSave your sales receipt and original packaging in case you need to ship your telephone for warranty service.Base hands

5Getting Started5Before you beginAbout Caller Identification Caller ID with Call Waiting features in this telephone let you see who’s call-ing before