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Cell Docking System with 2.4 GHz Cordless Handset User’s Guide Please read this manual before operating product for the first time. Model 23200...
Important Information Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.
Important Information Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Table of Contents .....2 Changing a Stored VIP Melody Record 20 QUIPMENT PPROVAL NFORMATION .........3 NTERFERENCE NFORMATION Reviewing And Deleting Stored VIP (HAC) ....3 EARING OMPATIBILITY Melody Record ........20 FCC RF R ....3 ADIATION XPOSURE TATEMENT Area Code ............21 ...........6 NTRODUCTION Key Tone..............21...
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Table of Contents ........29 ID (CID) .......... 34 NTERCOM PERATION ALLER CID E ..........35 Making an Intercom Call.......29 RROR ODES CID R ........35 Receiving an Intercom Call......30 ECEIVING ECORDS ......30 CID R ID M DVANCED NTERCOM EATURES TORING ECORDS...
Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Congratulations on purchasing the RCA Cordless Phone Docking System. This system operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency range, and is unique to conventional cordless telephones. When the base is connected to electrical power and a telephone line, you can place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere electrical power is available.
Connections & Setup Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Docking Station Base AC power Docking Station Base AC power adapter adapter (5-2648) (5-2674) Battery Handset Battery Handset Line cord Belt clip USB cable compartment (5-2670) (5-2661) (5-2675) cover...
Connections & Setup Telephone Jack Requirements Wall plate To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular phone telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to Modular telephone get one installed.
Connections & Setup Installing the Base Unit Choose the best location to install the base, it should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top. Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power Plug one end of the base power adapter cord into the power jack on the bottom of the base and the other end into an electrical outlet.
Connections & Setup Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use. 1. Push down on the top of the battery compartment cover (located on the back of each handset) and remove the cover. 2. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the battery compartment. NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the compartment.
NOTE: For a list of cell phones compatible with the docking station, please refer to the model number compatibility information printed on the back of the gift box or visit the website: www.rca.com Docking Station Layout...
Programming the Docking Station Programming the Docking Station Programming Functions docking station uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built-in features. You may program the following items in main menu: Set Language, Reset Timer, and Register Docking Station. NOTE: You may press the exit button at any time to exit the features menu.
Programming the Docking Station Timer (Displaying and Resetting the Cell Docking Station Call Timer) TIMER. 1. Use the or buttons to scroll RESET YES NO 2. Press the program button to enter the TIMER menu, shows in the display. 99 59:59 RESET YES �NO 3.
Programming the Handset Programming the Handset Standby Screen The handset displays the user name (if entered) and handset number. USER NAME HANDSET X Programming Functions The system uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built-in features. You may program the following items in main menu: Room Monitor, Handset Setup.
Programming the Handset Handset Setup You may program the following items: Language, Handset Name, Ringer Volume, Ringer Tone, Voicemail, Cell Ringer Tone, Cell Ringer Volume, VIP Melody, Key Tone, Area Code, Registration, Deregistration and Default Setting. During programming, you may press the flash/exit button at any time to exit the menu and return to the sub-menu.
Programming the Handset Ringer Volume There are two ways to adjust the ringer volume. Method 1: 1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the #PAUSE button to display SET RINGER 1HI 2LOW 3OFF. 3.
Programming the Handset Set Voicemail This feature enables you to access your cell phone voicemail service with the touch of a button using the cordless handset. is OFF (not in talk mode). 1. Make sure the cordless handset 2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu. 3.
Programming the Handset Cell Volume 1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu. 3. Press CID/vol orbuttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP. 4. Press prog/mute button to confirm. 5.
Programming the Handset Press CID/vol or buttons to select a VIP melody memory location (10 VIP locations) that does not currently contain a record. 8. Press prog/mute button to display SELECT MEMORY. NOTE: If the memory location does not contain any CID memory records and you are trying to mark a specific record as VIP MELODY, then “NO USER MEMORY”...
Programming the Handset Area Code 1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu. 3. Press CID/vol orbuttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP. 4. Press prog/mute button to confirm. 5.
Programming the Handset HOLD BASE PAGE 8. Press the prog/mute button to confirm your selection. If you choose to register, WAIT FOR BEEP shows in the display. 9. Press and hold the page button on the base unit until you hear a long beep at the handset and HANDSET X REGISTERED shows in the handset display, where X is the handset name.
Programming the Handset Global De-registration If one or more handsets becomes lost, you should de-register all handsets to ensure proper system operation. Follow the steps below to de-register both handsets at the same time. WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re-registered.
Basic Operation Docking Station Operation Indicators In-use Indicator When the handset is in talk mode using the cell network, the in-use indicator on the docking station illuminates. Docked Indicator When the docking station identifies the cell phone successfully, the docked indicator illuminates.
Basic Operation Situation What to do You have an existing or new cell phone not Go to website to verify cable compatibility. If listed on the original package. The cell phone compatible, then upgrade your software via the may be compatible with one of the adapter website.
Basic Operation Making Calls With the telephone land line 1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the home button on the handset, listen for the dialtone, and enter the telephone number you want to call. - OR - Enter the telephone number you want to call, then press the home button.
Basic Operation Auto Standby If you place the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook (during a call), the call is automatically disconnected. Ringer HI/LOW/OFF There are two ways to set the ringer to HI/LOW/OFF. One is the traditional way as described in the Programming Functions;...
Speakerphone Operation 2. Press the redial button. -OR- 3. Press the redial button first, then use the CID/vol or buttons to select the desired redial number. - Press CID/volto review the oldest call and scroll toward the most recent calls (higher numbers). - Press CID/volto review the newest call and scroll to older calls (lower numbers).
Intercom Operation Speakerphone Operation Answering a Call with the Handset 1. When the phone rings, press the speaker button on the handset. 2. When finished, press the speaker button again to hang up. Making a Call with the Handset the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).
Intercom Operation PAGING EXTENSION? appears in the display. 2. Press the intercom button on the handset. 3. Use the touch-tone pad to select the handset you want to page. NOTE: To cancel page, press the intercom button again or the flash/exit button on the sending handset.
Intercom Operation Three-Way Calling Between two handsets and an external land-line call NOTE: This option is only available if you have an additional handset (not included). 1. During an external call, press the intercom key. LINE ON HOLD EXTENSION? shows in the display. Use the touch-tone pad to select the handset you want to page.
Memory Memory You may store fifty 15-character names and 20-digit telephone numbers in the handset memory. Storing a Name and Number in Memory 1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the memory key to display SELECT MEMORY 01-50. 3.
Memory Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence (of a Stored Number) Press the #pause button on the handset’s touch-tone pad to insert a delay in dialing sequence when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example, after you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer access tone.) Each pause counts as one digit in the dialing sequence.
Caller ID 2. Press the memory key to display SELECT MEMORY 01-50. 3. Press the memory location for the phone number you want to dial, or use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the number you want to dial. 4.
Caller ID Cellular Caller ID Your cell phone may offer Caller ID as a stand-alone device if this information is provided by your cellular service provider. Some—but not all—cell phones also support Caller ID through the adapter cable and the docking station.
Caller ID Storing CID Records in Internal Memory You may also store CID information in the phone’s internal memory. You may not reformat CID records stored in memory. TIP: To prevent the CID information from automatically being deleted, you may want to store it in the phone’s memory.
Basic Information 3. If the number does not dial as shown, press the format/conference button. Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of digits show in the display. 4. Press the home button or cell button on the handset. The number dials automatically. NOTE: If the telephone number is corrupted, such as an alphabetical character in a number field, you will hear an error tone and the number is not dialed.
Basic Information 6. Place handset in the base or handset charge cradle to charge. If you don’t charge the handset battery properly (for 16 hours) when you first set up the phone and/or when you install a new battery pack, the battery ’s long-term performance will be compromised. NOTE: If the battery is not properly installed in the handset, or if the battery pack is not properly connected to the jack inside the battery compartment.
Troubleshooting Display Messages The following messages show the status of the phone, provides Caller ID information, or helps you set up and use your phone. INCOMPLETE DATA CID information is interrupted during transmission or the phone line is excessively noisy. HANDSET NAME Prompt telling you to enter the user name for the registered handset.
Troubleshooting PAGING or Someone pressed the page/int button on the base or handset. PAGING FROM BLOCKED NUMBER Indicates the person is calling from a number which is blocked from transmission. REPT Indicates a repeat call message. Indicates a new call from the same number was received more than once.
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Troubleshooting Handset does not ring • Make sure the handset ringer software switch is set to on. • The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base. • You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some extension phones. •...
Troubleshooting The docked indicator does not illuminate. • Make sure the docking station is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the docking station and reconnect it. • Make sure the adapter cable is firmly attached to both the cell phone and the docking station. The handset does not show caller ID information for cell phone calls.
Troubleshooting General Product Care To keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone. • Clean the phone with a soft cloth. • Never use strong cleaning agents, paint thinner, abrasive powder, alcohol, or other chemical products to clean the unit.
Warranty Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year, from date of purchase. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: •...
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Accessory Information How state law relates to this warranty: • Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. •...