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BellSouth MH9932 Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual

Cordless all digital answering system with caller id/call waiting 900mhz 40 channel autoscan with 4 individual mailboxes
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Contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................. 4
HANDSET Controls - Location and Function .................................................................... 7
BASE UNIT Controls - Location and Function ................................................................... 11
Getting Started ................................................................................................................... 15
Desk Mounting ................................................................................................................... 17
Wall Mounting .................................................................................................................... 18
Cordless Telephone Operation .......................................................................................... 19
Preparing for Use ......................................................................................................... 19
Turning the BASE UNIT RINGER ON/OFF ................................................................. 19
Receiving Calls ............................................................................................................ 20
Placing Calls ................................................................................................................ 21
HANDSET Redial Feature ........................................................................................... 21
Storing Numbers .......................................................................................................... 22
Recalling Stored Numbers from Memory .................................................................... 23
Extension Telephones ................................................................................................. 23
Caller ID System Operation ............................................................................................... 24
Caller ID System .......................................................................................................... 24
Viewing Caller Information During Incoming Calls ................................................ 24
Message Waiting ................................................................................................... 24
Caller ID on Call Waiting ........................................................................................ 25
Caller List ..................................................................................................................... 25
Viewing the Caller List ........................................................................................... 25
Placing a Call from the Caller List ......................................................................... 26
Editing the Caller List before Dialing ..................................................................... 26
Deleting All Records in the Caller List ................................................................... 27
Selective Deleting in the Caller List ....................................................................... 27
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions ......................4 HANDSET Controls - Location and Function ..............7 BASE UNIT Controls - Location and Function ..............11 Getting Started ........................15 Desk Mounting ........................17 Wall Mounting ........................18 Cordless Telephone Operation ..................19 Preparing for Use ......................19 Turning the BASE UNIT RINGER ON/OFF ..............
  • Page 2 Contents Name and Telephone Number Directory ..............27 Viewing the Directory ..................... 27 Speed Viewing the Directory ................. 27 Saving in the Directory ................... 28 Preferred Calls ....................... 28 Blocked Calls ......................28 Editing Name and Number in the Directory ............29 Editing the Number in the Directory before Dialing ..........
  • Page 3 Contents Setting to Answer Calls ....................39 Setting to Announce Only .................... 39 Setting Not to Answer Calls ..................40 Screening Incoming Calls .................... 40 Message Alert ......................40 Setting Ring Select ...................... 40 Recording a Memo ...................... 40 Playing Back of Messages/Memos ................41 Saving Messages ......................

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, always follow these basic safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. 3.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 15.
  • Page 6 FOR BASE UNIT BATTERIES: 5. Do not attempt to recharge the battery(ies) identified for use with this product. The batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode. 6. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery(ies) identified for use with this product by heating them. Sudden release of the battery electrolyte may occur causing burns or irritation to eyes or skin.

  • Page 7: Handset Controls - Location And Function

    HANDSET Controls HANDSET Controls 1. New Call/MSG (Message) Waiting LED Indicator: Blinks in green when recording new incoming call. Blinks in red when receiving Message Waiting signal, if you have subscribed from your local telephone company. (See page 24 for details.) 2.
  • Page 8 HANDSET Controls 4. 10 Digit Button: Press to place a local call with Area Code. 5. 7 Digit Button: Press to place a local call. 6. Talk Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call.
  • Page 9 HANDSET Controls...
  • Page 10 HANDSET Controls HANDSET Controls - Answering System 23. Incoming Message (ICM) Play Button: Press to play messages. 24. Repeat Button: Press to repeat the message being played or a previous message. 25. Stop Button: Press to stop current activity. 26. Confirm Button: Press to play continuously. This prevents the Remote function from being disengaged when no Instruction Code is entered within 3 minutes.

  • Page 11: Base Unit Controls - Location And Function

    BASE UNIT Controls...
  • Page 12 BASE UNIT Controls BASE UNIT Controls - Cordless Telephone 1. In Use/Charge Indicator: Lights up when line is in use. Lights up when HANDSET is placed on the BASE UNIT for charging. 2. Page Button: Press to page the HANDSET. Press again to stop. 3.
  • Page 13 BASE UNIT Controls BASE UNIT Controls - Answering System 7. Mailbox 3 Indicator: Lights to indicate the presence of message(s) and blinks to indicate Mailbox 3 is active and ready to operate. 8. Mailbox 2 Indicator: Lights to indicate the presence of message(s) and blinks to indicate Mailbox 2 is active and ready to operate.
  • Page 14 BASE UNIT Controls Outgoing Message (OGM) Button: Press to play/record an OGM. Memo Button: Press to record memo messages. 20. Answer Function ON/OFF Indicator: Indicates whether answer function is ON/OFF. 21. Answer Function ON/OFF Button: Press to activate or deactivate answer function.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started Connecting Your Phone This section is a reference guide in connecting your cordless telephone for proper operation. 1. Carefully remove your cordless telephone from its shipping carton. If there is any visible damage, do not attempt to operate this equipment. Return it to the place of purchase.
  • Page 16 Press the TALK button on the HANDSET to hang up. Set the TONE/ PULSE select switch to the PULSE mode and then try again. 11. Before initial use, charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. You are now ready to use your new BellSouth Cordless Telephone.

  • Page 17: Desk Mounting

    Desk Mounting Desk Mounting One of the special features of your telephone is the unique design of the MOUNTING BRACKET which can hold your phone at an angle of 30 and 60 when desk mounting. There are three positions to choose from: 1.

  • Page 18: Wall Mounting

    Wall Mounting Wall Mounting You may choose to mount the BASE UNIT of your cordless telephone on a wall. 1. With the back of the BASE UNIT facing up, connect the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD to the telephone line jack. 2.

  • Page 19: Cordless Telephone Operation

    Cordless Telephone Operation Preparing for Use Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for at least 12 hours. Failure to do so will require recharging of the battery pack more often. 1. Place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for at least 12 hours.

  • Page 20: Receiving Calls

    Cordless Telephone Operation Receiving Calls 1. When the phone rings, lift the HANDSET press the TALK button. The BASE DIAL FUNC. DELETE UNIT IN USE indicator will light up. MEMO ANS. CONT 2. Start your conversation. TALK 3. To end your conversation, either press PLAY REPEAT SKIP...

  • Page 21: Placing Calls

    Cordless Telephone Operation Placing Calls 1. Press the TALK button, Call Timer starts to count. The BASE UNIT IN USE indicator will light up. 2. Listen for a dial tone. 3. Dial the phone number. 4. When finished with your call, press the TALK button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT.

  • Page 22: Storing Numbers

    Cordless Telephone Operation Storing Numbers 1. Be sure the BASE UNIT IN USE indicator is off and the HANDSET is in STANDBY mode. 2. Press the MEMO button. 3. Select the index number, use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD button (0~9) or the button.

  • Page 23: Recalling Stored Numbers From Memory

    Cordless Telephone Operation Recalling Stored Numbers from Memory 1. Press the TALK button. 2. Press the MEMO button. 3. Press the index number for the number you have stored. The stored number will be dialed automatically. 4. To end your conversation, either press the TALK button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT.

  • Page 24: Caller Id System Operation

    Caller ID System Operation Caller ID System This telephone automatically displays incoming caller's name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. It records up to 80 calls and stores the data in memory. IMPORTANT: You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your local telephone company to utilize this feature.

  • Page 25: Caller Id On Call Waiting

    Caller ID System Operation Caller ID on Call Waiting When you have subscribed to Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, this telephone can indicate the name and number of the second caller while you are having a conversation. e.g.

  • Page 26: Placing A Call From The Caller List

    Caller ID System Operation Placing a Call from the Caller List 1. Press the button to select from the latest record, or Press the button to select from the first record. 2. Press the 7 button for a local call, or press the 10 button for a local call with area code, or press the 1+ button for a long distance call.

  • Page 27: Deleting All Records In The Caller List

    Caller ID System Operation Deleting All Records in the Caller List 1. Press and hold down the DELETE button at STANDBY mode. 2. The LCD screen will automatically return to STANDBY mode. Selective Deleting in the Caller List 1. Press the button to find the caller at STANDBY mode.

  • Page 28: Saving In The Directory

    Caller ID System Operation Saving in the Directory 1. Press the DIR. button at STANDBY mode. 2. Press the EDIT button. 3. Use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD button (0~9) to enter the name, (see page 36 for details) you can store up to 15 characters. 4.

  • Page 29: Editing Name And Number In The Directory

    Caller ID System Operation Editing Name and Number in the Directory 1. Press the DIR. button. 2. Press the button to find the one you want to edit. e.g. 3. Press the EDIT button to edit the name. e.g. cursor is blinking 4.

  • Page 30: Editing The Number In The Directory Before Dialing

    Caller ID System Operation Editing the Number in the Directory before Dialing 1. Press the DIR. button. 2. Press the button to find the caller. 3. Press the EDIT button. 4. Press the button. e.g. cursor is blinking 5. Press the button to move the cursor to the number you want to change.

  • Page 31: Placing Calls From The Directory

    Caller ID System Operation Placing Calls from the Directory 1. Press the DIR. button. 2. Press the button to find the one you want to call. 3. Press the 7 button for a local call, or press the 10 button for a local call with area code, or press the 1+ button for a long distance call.

  • Page 32: Function Operation

    Caller ID System Operation Function Operation This unit contains the following special functions: A. LANGUAGE F. PBX NUMBER B. SILENT ON/OFF G. PBX ON/OFF C. TIME SET H. PAUSE TIME D. RINGER VOLUME I. MSG WAITING E. CONTRAST To access, press the FUNC. button at STANDBY mode, then press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD (1~9) or the buttons.

  • Page 33: Language

    Caller ID System Operation A. Language This telephone offers English, Spanish and French languages for your convenience. 1. Press the FUNC. button. 2. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD #1 button. 3. Press the EDIT button. 4. Press the button to select the type of language you desire. English is the preset language.

  • Page 34: Ringer Volume

    Caller ID System Operation D. Ringer Volume This unit enables you to adjust the ringer volume from HI, LOW and OFF as desired. 1. Press the FUNC. button. 2. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD #4 button. 3. Press the EDIT button. 4.

  • Page 35: Pbx Mode

    Caller ID System Operation G. PBX Mode This unit enables you to turn ON/OFF the PBX system depending on the telephone system you are using. 1. Press the FUNC. button. 2. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD #7 button. 3. Press the EDIT button. 4.

  • Page 36: Telephone Keypad Characters

    Caller ID System Operation Telephone Keypad Characters The Telephone Keypad buttons (1~9) are used to enter the characters when entering names. Press the appropriate keypad button to get the following characters. KEYPAD CHARACTERS BUTTONS SPACE & ' ( ) A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5...

  • Page 37: Answering System Operation

    Answering System Operation Setting the Day / Time Stamp Press and hold down the SET button until you hear the announcement "Please enter the day and time." Afterwhich, enter the current day and time. Day Setting Press and hold down the DAY button. The corresponding number of the day mentioned will be displayed and announced.

  • Page 38: Recording Your Outgoing Messages

    Answering System Operation Recording Your Outgoing Messages Your Answering System provides one primary mailbox and four individual mailboxes (1, 2, 3, 4) which can receive their own incoming messages. Before using your Answering System, it is suggested that you record an Outgoing Message (OGM). This is the announcement callers will hear when the system answers a call.

  • Page 39: Turning The Answering System On/Off

    Answering System Operation Note: To check your OGM in a mailbox, press a mailbox button and then press the OGM button. If you have no OGM in a mailbox, it will announce "You have no OGM, mailbox X". Once a mailbox is activated, the corresponding light blinks slowly to indicate mailbox is actively ready to perform various functions.

  • Page 40: Setting Not To Answer Calls

    Answering System Operation Setting Not to Answer Calls 1. Press the ANS. ON/OFF button to turn OFF the answer function. 2. The ANSWER ON/OFF indicator should be OFF. Once turned OFF, the answer function will answer only on the tenth ring, allowing you to turn the system ON from a remote location.

  • Page 41: Playing Back Of Messages/Memos

    Answering System Operation B. To record a memo in individual Mailbox (1, 2, 3, 4) 1. Press a mailbox button, the corresponding mailbox indicator will blink. 2. Press and hold down the MEMO button to record your memo. 3. Begin speaking right after you hear the tone. Do not release the button until you have completed your memo.

  • Page 42: Saving Messages

    Answering System Operation Saving Messages The system saves your messages automatically. After playing back all your messages, the system announces "End of messages" and the total number of messages stored in memory will be indicated in the Message Display. NOTE: System has a total memory capacity of 15 minutes which can store up to 63 messages (OGM/ICM/MEMO).

  • Page 43: Remote Control Operation

    Answering System Operation Remote Control Operation The Answering System can be operated through the HANDSET or away from your home through a Tone telephone. Remote Operation through the HANDSET You can operate your Answering System via remote control using the HANDSET.

  • Page 44: Remote Operation Through Tone Telephone

    Answering System Operation Remote Operation through Tone Telephone You can use many system features when you are away from home. To protect your privacy, most features can be used only after you enter the three-digit Remote Access Code. Remote Access Codes The Remote Access Codes are preset at factory as shown below.

  • Page 45: Using The Remote Voice Instruction Code

    Answering System Operation Using the Remote Voice Instruction Code 1. Dial your telephone number. 2. Listen to or bypass the OGM in primary mailbox. 3. Enter your Remote Access Code. If the announcement does not stop, enter the code again. 4.

  • Page 46: Security

    Security Security System Your cordless telephone uses a digital coding security system to prevent unauthorized use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless tel- ephone. The system has its own identifying signal created by microcomputers in both the BASE UNIT and HANDSET. Security Code This telephone has an internal security code with 65,536 possible combinations.

  • Page 47: Recharging The Battery Pack

    Recharging the Battery Pack Battery Type Use the following type and size battery pack: Cordless Telephone Battery Pack 3.6V, 600mAh U.S. Electronics Inc. Ni-Cd Ni-Cd Battery Pack: model B650 This battery pack is available through: U.S. Electronics Service Center 105 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 1-800-338-1694 Recharging the Battery Pack...

  • Page 48: Changing The Battery Pack

    Changing the Battery Pack Changing the Battery Pack The battery pack provides power for the HANDSET of your cordless telephone. To Replace the Battery Pack: 1. Remove the HANDSET battery compartment cover by sliding it down. 2. Pull out the battery connector and remove the battery pack. 3.

  • Page 49: Problem Solving

    Problem Solving Problem Solving Section For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems. Phone does not work, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into power source. 2. HANDSET is charged. 3. TONE/PULSE SWITCH is in the right position. 4.
  • Page 50 Problem Solving Answering System does not work, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into power source. 2. Reset the system by pressing the RESET button at the side of BASE UNIT. Answering System does not answer calls, check the following: 1.

  • Page 51: Technical Information

    Technical Information Technical Information This cordless telephone uses radio frequencies to allow mobility. There are certain difficulties in using radio frequencies with a cordless telephone. While these are normal, the following could affect operation of your system. Noise Electrical pulse noise is present in most homes at one time or another. This noise is most intense during electrical storms.

  • Page 52: Fcc Requirements

    FCC Requirements Federal Communications Commission Requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. A label on the BASE UNIT of this equipment contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.
  • Page 53 FCC Requirements Federal Communications Commission Requirements (continued) Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 54: Warranty Information

    BellSouth Products with the telephone and/or loss of parts. This warranty is voided in the event any unauthorized person opens, alters or repairs the telephone.
  • Page 55 U.S. Electronics Service Center 105 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 NOTE: A product received which was not made for BellSouth Products or which is not defective as determined by our test procedures will not be repaired and will be returned C.O.D., freight.
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  • Page 63: Wall Mount Template

    Wall Mount Template This page serves as a template for attachment of screws to the wall when mounting this telephone on the wall. 1. Cut out this page. 2. Use this template to determine the distance between screws when mounting this phone on the wall. The two cross hairs identify where to attach the screws.
  • Page 64 CORDLESS ALL DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM WITH CALLER ID/CALL WAITING 900MHz 40 CHANNEL AUTOSCAN WITH 4 INDIVIDUAL MAILBOXES Model MH9932 OWNER'S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR YOUR REFERENCE. For Getting Started Information,...

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