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- Page 1 O W N E R ' S M A N U A L 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone Caller ID with Call Waiting PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT Model : TC595...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Deleting a Single Record in the Caller List ... 17 Deleting all Records in the Caller List ... 17 Name and Telephone Number DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) ... 18 Viewing the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) ... 18 Storing Phone Numbers ... 18 Telephone Keypad Characters ... - Page 3 Contents Outgoing Calls ...22 Function Settings ...23 A. Setting the Ringer Level ...24 B. Changing the Language ...24 C. Turning the First Ring ON or OFF ...25 D. Setting the Time and Date ...25 E. Adjusting the Contrast ...26 F. Setting the PBX Number ...26 G.
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. 3. Do not use this telephone near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a Wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else where there is water. -
Page 5: Battery Safety
The BATTERY PACK or conductor may overheat and cause burns. Charge the BATTERY PACK provided with (or identified for use with) this telephone only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual. -
Page 6: Handset Controls
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Page 7: Handset Controls
HEADSET JACK: For connecting your headset plug to enjoy hands-free communication. (See page 13 for detail.) TELEPHONE KEYPAD Buttons: Allows you to make a call depending on pressed button. (For TELEPHONE KEYPAD characters, see page 19.). Temporary Tone (*) Button: Press to temporarily change the DIALING mode from PULSE to TONE for Rotary Service Users. - Page 8 Option (#) Button: (Option) Press to change the displayed telephone number into 7, 10, or 11 digit DIALING mode during Caller ID callback. 16. Microphone: 17. CHARGE CONTACTS: For charging the BATTERY PACK inside the HANDSET. We recommend cleaning the CHARGE CONTACTS periodically with a damp cloth.
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Page 9: Base Unit Controls
BASE UNIT Controls 1. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK 2. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK 3. BASE UNIT ANTENNA 4. PAGE Button: Press to page the HANDSETS. 5. CHARGE TERMINALS: For charging the HANDSET BATTERY PACK. For best performance, clean the CHARGE TERMINALS periodically with a damp cloth. -
Page 10: Getting Started
Return it to the place of purchase. Check to be sure you have all items that come with this cordless telephone system. You should have a HANDSET, BASE UNIT, AC ADAPTOR, BATTERY PACK, TELEPHONE LINE CORD, BELT CLIP and Owner’s Manual. -
Page 11: Belt Clip Installation
10. IMPORTANT: Before initial use, charges the HANDSET for 12 hours. Place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT or CHARGER UNIT with TELEPHONE KEYPAD face up, and make sure that the CHARGER UNIT LED indicator lights up. 11. TONE/PULSE Select Switch: A. -
Page 12: Cordless Telephone Operation
Cordless Telephone Operation 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. Place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT/CHARGER UNIT for 12 hours. -
Page 13: Placing Calls
Later, press the Talk button again. Listen for a dial tone. Press the Re/Pa/Save button. This will automatically redial the last telephone number you called. When you have finished with your call, press the Talk button again or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. -
Page 14: Headset Volume Control
Esc button to the TALK mode. 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. Insert the small plug on the end of the... -
Page 15: Caller Id System Operation
Viewing Caller Information During Incoming Calls 1. When there is an incoming call, the name and the telephone number of the caller will automatically appear after the first ring. Press the SHIFT LEFT a name or number with more than 11 characters (as indicated by the arrows in the top line of the display). -
Page 16: Caller Id With Call Waiting
Caller ID with Call Waiting When you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, this telephone will display the name and number of the second caller while you are having a phone conversation with the first caller. -
Page 17: Caller List
This phone automatically stores the last 50 calls received. It records call information such as caller’s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. The NEW CALL LED indicator will blink to indicate that you have a new Caller ID call stored in memory. -
Page 18: Storing Caller Id Records Into The Directory (Phone Book)
Caller ID System Operation Storing Caller ID Records into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK). Press and hold the Re/Pa/Save button. The display will show “SAVED.” If you wish to edit the newly stored number, you can edit it in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK), or press Flash/Edit button to edit it Number”), and press and hold the Re/Pa/Save button to save to the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) -
Page 19: Name And Telephone Number Directory (Phone Book)
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 20: Telephone Keypad Characters
Space 1 & E X A M P L E : If you want to enter the name “CLEO” with telephone number “6466867,” dial this sequence: Press the Dir button. Press the Flash/Edit button to create a new DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) entry. -
Page 21: Placing Calls From The Directory (Phone Book)
To erase a character or digit, press the Scan/Del button. To add a letter or number, use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 0 to 9 buttons. Characters or numbers will be inserted in front of the cursor (See page 19 for details.) 5. -
Page 22: Deleting A Stored Number In The Directory (Phone Book)
Caller ID System Operation Deleting a Stored Number in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) Press the Dir button, the LCD display “PHONE BOOK”. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN Press the Scan/Del button. The LCD screen will display “ERASE ITEM?” To delete the record, press the Scan/Del button again. Press the Dir/Esc button to return to STANDBY mode Deleting All Stored Number in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) -
Page 23: Preferred Calls
“*” symbol at the beginning of the name by pressing the * button. OUTGOING CALLS This telephone remembers the last 20 OUTGOING CALLS. The time, date, and the duration of the call are recorded. With the HANDSET in STANDBY mode, press the SHIFT LEFT button. -
Page 24: Function Settings
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 Settings can be accessed by pressing the corresponding TELEPHONE KEYPAD button. To edit a setting, press the Flash/Edit button, use the SCROLL UP digital button 1- 0 and # to toggle between the setting options, and then press and hold the Re/Pa/Save button to save the changes. -
Page 25: Setting The Ringer Level
At any time during options programming you can quit and the settings that you have changed will be saved. Press the Dir/Esc Button to quit the options menu or let the options programming time out by not pressing any TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons for 20 seconds. -
Page 26: Turning The First Ring On Or Off
4. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 0 to 9 button to enter the month. The date will begin flashing. 5. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 0 to 9 button to enter the day. The hour will begin flashing. 6. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 0 to 9 button to enter the hour. The minutes will begin flashing. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Contrast
Caller ID System Operation E. Adjusting the Contrast Press the Voice Mail/Menu button to enter the menu. Press the 5 button or press the SCROLL DOWN button 5 time to go to the CONTRAST programming option. Press the Flash/Edit button to change the setting. “4” will begin flashing. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button or number 1-8 to select from 1 to 8 levels of contrast. -
Page 28: Changing The Pause Time
MAIL programming option. 3. Press the Flash/Edit button to enter the voice mail speed dial number. 4. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 0 to 9 buttons to enter the phone number used to access your voice mail messages (up to 32 digits). -
Page 29: Deleting Message Waiting Indication
CODE programming option. Press the Flash/Edit button to change the setting. “000” will begin flashing. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 0 to 9 buttons to enter the three digit area code for your phone number. When the desired setting is displayed, press and hold the Re/Pa/Save button to save the setting. -
Page 30: Multi-Handset System Operation
9 for detail. 2. IMPORTANT: Before initial use, charges the HANDSET for 12 hours. Place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT or CHARGER UNIT with TELEPHONE KEYPAD face up, and make sure that the CHARGER UNIT LED indicator lights up. -
Page 31: Security System
To reset, place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds. Multi-Channel Access Your cordless telephone lets you select a channel from the 40 frequencies available to transmit signals between the BASE UNIT and the HANDSET. When you notice interference from other cordless telephones, change to another channel by pressing the Scan/Del button on the HANDSET. -
Page 32: Recharging The Battery Pack
HANDSET. To ensure your phone charges properly, place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT with TELEPHONE KEYPAD face up, and make sure that the CHARGE LED indicator on the BASE UNIT lights up and a “beep”... -
Page 33: Problem Solving
Choose an alternate channel using the Scan/Del button on the HANDSET. Do not use this telephone within 20 ft. of a microwave oven while it is working, as you may experience interference. This is a normal occurrence with 5.8 GHz phones and should not be interpreted as a defect in the product. - Page 34 If none of the telephones in the house are working, disconnect one set at a time to verify that none of the phones are causing the problem. If you still have a problem after doing this, and your telephone still does not work, please contact your local phone company.
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Page 35: 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 the 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 36: Fcc Requirements
In most areas, but not all, the sum of the RENs for all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that you may connect to your line, you should contact your local telephone company. - Page 37 The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the ringer equivalence numbers at all devices does not exceed 5.
- Page 38 If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact service center at the below. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
- Page 39 IMPORTANT In order to utilize the Caller ID feature, you must subscribe to Caller ID service from your local telephone company. IMPORTANT If you live in an area which receives frequent thunderstorms, we strongly recommend plugging...