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BellSouth GH5815 Owner's Manual

5.8ghz cordless telephone with caller id/call waiting, 50 channel autoscan
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manual 5815 analog.qxd
3/16/2004
2:40 PM
Page 1
5.8GHz
Cordless Telephone With
Caller ID/Call Waiting
50 CHANNEL AUTOSCAN
Model GH5815
OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE.
KEEP FOR YOUR
REFERENCE.
For installation information,
please see "Getting Started"
instructions on page 5 or your
separate Quick Start guide.
Visit Us on the Web:
www.uselectronics.info
© 2004 BellSouth Corporation

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR YOUR REFERENCE. For installation information, please see “Getting Started” instructions on page 5 or your separate Quick Start guide. Visit Us on the Web: www.uselectronics.info © 2004 BellSouth Corporation...
  • Page 2 Owner's Manual, this unit will provide you with years of trouble-free service. BellSouth is committed to providing quality products that fit your needs. We would like to have any comments or suggestions you might have on this product. You may mail your comments to: U.S.
  • Page 3 manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 3 Special Features CALLER ID SYSTEM Multi-Function Large LCD Screen - Shows the number you are dialing, and with Caller ID service (available through subscription from your local telephone company), displays information about the caller before you answer the call. Name and Number DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) - Stores up to 40 names and numbers so that you can call them with a single key stroke.
  • Page 4 manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 4 HANDSET Controls HANDSET C 10. HANDSET ANTENNA 1. NEW CALL/MESSAGE WAITING LED Indicator 11. SCROLL UP-DOWN 2. LARGE LCD SCREEN Button New Call/ Msg Wtg 3. MENU Button 12. CID (CALLER ID) Button 4.
  • Page 5 manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 5 HANDSET Controls 2. Large LCD Screen: Shows call information, phone status, prompts and DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) items. /Mute Button: (Menu) Press to access the special functions operation in STANDBY Menu mode. (Mute) Used to temporarily mute the HANDSET microphone. Button: Press to answer an incoming call or place a call.
  • Page 6 manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 6 BASE UNIT Controls BASE UNIT C 2. POWER-IN 3. TONE/PULSE 1. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK CONNECTION JACK SELECT SWITCH Pg. 4, 6, 13 Pg. 5, 6 Pg. 5, 13 4. HANDSET RETAINER TAB Pg.
  • Page 7 manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 7 BASE UNIT Controls 1. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK 3. TONE/PULSE Select Switch 4. HANDSET RETAINER TAB: Holds the HANDSET in the BASE UNIT CRADLE when wall mounting the telephone. 5.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 8 Contents Contents Safety Instructions ......................3 Getting Started.........................5 Desk Mounting ........................8 Wall Mounting........................8 Cordless Telephone Operation..................9 Preparing for Use....................... 9 Receiving Calls......................9 Placing Calls....................... 10 Redial Feature......................10 Using the Headset Feature..................11 Caller ID System Operation.....................
  • Page 9 manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 9 Contents Forwarded Calls....................19 Long Distance Calls....................19 Function Settings....................20 A. Setting the Ringer Level................21 B. Changing the Language................21 C. Turning the First Ring ON or OFF.............. 22 D. Setting the Time and Date................22 E.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 10 Safety Instructions Safety Instr 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.
  • Page 11 manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 11 Safety Instructions E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. 16. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 17.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 12 Getting Started Getting Star Connecting Your Phone This section is a reference guide to the basic functions and operations of your cordless telephone. For more detailed descriptions of the operations and features of this telephone, refer to the Contents on page 1.
  • Page 13 manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 13 Getting Started 120V WALL OUTLET AC ADAPTOR TELEPHONE TELEPHONE LINE JACK CONNECTION JACK POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK TONE/PULSE SELECT SWITCH TELEPHONE LINE CORD 7. Install the HANDSET BATTERY PACK by plugging it into the BATTERY CONNECTOR inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT.
  • Page 14 BELT CLIP HOOK of the HANDSET. You are now ready to use your new BellSouth Cordless Telephone. IMPORTANT In order to utilize the Caller ID feature, you must subscribe to Caller ID service from...

  • Page 15: Desk Mounting

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 15 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° when desk mounting. There are two positions to choose from: 1.

  • Page 16: Cordless Telephone Operation

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 16 Cordless Telephone Operation Cordless Tel Preparing for Use Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require recharging of the BATTERY PACK more often. 1.

  • Page 17: Placing Calls

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 17 Cordless Telephone Operation Placing Calls 1. Press the button. “TALK” will display and the Call Talk Timer starts to count. 2. Wait until you hear a dial tone and then dial the phone number.

  • Page 18: Using The Headset Feature

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 18 Cordless Telephone Operation Caller ID Sys Using the Headset Feature Your telephone can utilize a headset (not included) to be connected to your HANDSET for you to enjoy hands-free communication. Pull out the HEADSET JACK COVER, then insert the small plug on the end of the headset into the HEADSET JACK to the left side of the HANDSET.

  • Page 19: Caller Id System Operation

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 19 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID System This telephone automatically displays an 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.

  • Page 20: Caller Id With Call Waiting

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 20 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sys Caller ID with Call Waiting When you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, this telephone will display a flashing name and number of the second caller while you are having a phone conversation with your first caller.

  • Page 21: Caller List

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 21 Caller ID System Operation Caller List This phone automatically stores the last 80 calls received. It records call information such as the caller’s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. The NEW CALL LED indicator will blink RED to indicate that you have a new Caller ID call stored in memory.

  • Page 22: Storing Caller Id Records Into The Directory (Phone Book)

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 22 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sys Storing Caller ID Records into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. When viewing the Caller ID List, press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to store into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK). 2.

  • Page 23: Name And Telephone Number Directory (Phone Book)

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 23 Caller ID System Operation Name and Telephone Number DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) This DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) lets you scroll through the list to find the person you need for one touch dialing. You can store up to 40 names and telephone numbers in the Memory. Viewing the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1.

  • Page 24: Telephone Keypad Characters

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 24 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sys Telephone Keypad Characters The TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons are used to enter characters when entering names and numbers. Press the appropriate TELEPHONE KEYPAD button to get the following characters.

  • Page 25: Placing Calls From The Directory (Phone Book)

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 25 Caller ID System Operation Placing Calls from the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the /Save button. The LCD Screen will display “PHONE BOOK.” 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you want to call. 3.

  • Page 26: Deleting A Stored Record In The Directory (Phone Book)

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 26 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sys Deleting a Stored Record in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the /Save button. The LCD Screen will display “PHONE BOOK.” 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to delete.

  • Page 27: Function Settings

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 27 Caller ID System Operation Function Settings You can change the setting on the HANDSET in the functions menu. Access the functions menu by pressing and holding the /Mute button. Menu There are 11 settings in the functions menu which can be changed. You can scroll through the function menu in the listed order by pressing the SCROLL DOWN button.

  • Page 28: Setting The Ringer Level

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 28 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sys NOTE: At any time during options programming you can quit and the settings that you have changed will be saved. Press the /Mute button to quit the options menu Menu or let the options programming time out by not pressing any TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons for 20 seconds.

  • Page 29: Setting The Time And Date

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 29 Caller ID System Operation C. Setting the Time and Date 1. Press and hold the /Mute button to enter the menu. Menu 2. Press the button to go to the TIME SET programming option. 3.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Contrast

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 30 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sys NOTE: To use the call back function, press the /Option button and then select the 10-DIGIT DIALING mode. Press button and the unit will automatically dial Talk the stored 7-digit number plus the area code.

  • Page 31: Changing The Pause Time

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 31 Caller ID System Operation 3. Press the /FLASH button to change the setting. “Off” will begin flashing. Edit 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button. PBX MODE OFF - Set for direct line access. The preset mode is Off. PBX MODE ON - When connected to a switchboard system.

  • Page 32: Setting The Area Code

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 32 Caller ID System Operation J. Turning Auto Answer On or Off 1. Press and hold the /Mute button to enter the menu. Menu 2. Press the button to go to the AUTO ANSWER programming option. 3.

  • Page 33: Security

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 33 Security Security System Your cordless telephone uses a digital coding security system to prevent unauthorized use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless telephone. The system has its own identifying signal created by microcomputers in both the BASE UNIT and the HANDSET. Security Code This telephone has an internal security code with 4,000,000 possible combinations.

  • Page 34: Recharging The Battery Pack

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 34 Recharging the BATTERY PACK Battery Type Use the following type and size of BATTERY PACK: Cordless Telephone BATTERY PACK 3.6V, 600mAh U.S. Electronics Inc. Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK: Model B658 Ni-Cd This BATTERY PACK is available through: U.S.

  • Page 35: Changing The Battery Pack

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 35 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.

  • Page 36: Problem Solving

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 36 Problem Solving Technic 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 a power source. 2.

  • Page 37: Technical Information

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 37 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 the operation of your system.

  • Page 38: Fcc Requirements

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 38 FCC Requirements FCC Req Federal Communications Commission Requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. A label on the BASE UNIT of this equipment contains, among other information, the ACTA Product Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.
  • Page 39 manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 39 FCC Requirements Federal Communications Commission Requirements (continued) This equipment should not be used on coin telephone lines. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. If trouble is experienced, disconnect this equipment from the telephone line to determine if it is causing the malfunction.

  • Page 40: Warranty Information

    There are no other expressed or implied warranties from BellSouth Products. Warranty Service Provided If you purchased the telephone new from a retail vendor, BellSouth Products warrants the telephone against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase.
  • Page 41 C/O Southern Bonded Warehouse 7137 Southlake Parkway Morrow, GA 30260 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.
  • Page 42 manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 42 Notes Notes...
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  • Page 44: Wall Mount Template

    manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 45 IMPORTANT In order to get maximum life from the HANDSET BATTERY PACK, be sure to charge the HANDSET for 12 hours before initial use. IMPORTANT Placing your BASE UNIT near appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, radios, or microwave ovens may cause interference.
  • Page 46 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 46 Make certain you receive the best performance from your telephone. Read this manual first. Visit Us on the Web: www.uselectronics.info GH5815 Made in China...

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