INTRODUCTION HOW IT WORKS Thank you for choosing Consumer Cellular! HOW IT WORKS We know you’re excited to use your new Wireless Home Phone The Wireless Home Phone Base uses Consumer Cellular Base and this short guide will help you get familiar with it, so service to provide phone service to your cordless or corded you can start using it as soon as possible.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE BACK OF UNIT On/Off switch Phone ports Antenna Service port Power input BOTTOM OF UNIT LED INDICATORS Antenna Power • Solid green: On • Light off: No power Voicemail •...
INITIAL SET-UP INITIAL SET-UP INITIAL SET-UP CONNECT THE POWER CORD Insert the small end of the INSERT THE BATTERY power cord into the Power Input port on the back of your device. Plug the power cord into an electrical wall outlet that is not powered by a wall switch.
INITIAL SET-UP CALLING FEATURES CONNECT THE CALLING FEATURES DEVICE TO A PHONE MAKING CALLS Important: Before you begin, unplug your phone from your Using a phone connected to the Wireless Home Phone Base home phone wall jack. allows you to place and receive calls as you normally would. The Wireless Home Phone Base supports both cordless and Plug your phone into the corded phone dialing methods.
CALLING FEATURES VOICEMAIL AND MESSAGE RETRIEVAL THREE-WAY CALLING VOICEMAIL AND MESSAGE RETRIEVAL While on an existing call, press the Flash (Phone/Talk) key Voicemail is just like a virtual answering machine, and it comes your phone to put the first party on hold. When you hear a dial free with your Wireless Home Phone Base service.
VOICEMAIL AND MESSAGE RETRIEVAL HOME ANSWERING MACHINES RETRIEVING MESSAGES HOME ANSWERING MACHINES To retrieve voice messages, press 1 on any home phone Use of home answering machine systems is not recommended connected to the Wireless Home Phone Base and wait 4 as some systems may not be compatible with the Wireless seconds to connect to your Consumer Cellular voicemail box.
ABOUT YOUR SERVICE ABOUT YOUR SERVICE ABOUT YOUR SERVICE TTY SUPPORT TTY (Text Telephony) and TDD (Telecommunications Device for COVERAGE AREA the Deaf) are supported by the Wireless Home Phone Base. In order to use the TTY network, you must have a TTY-compatible Your Consumer Cellular plan covers calls to and from phone and be in TTY mode.
IMPORTANT DEVICE AND SERVICE INFORMATION IMPORTANT DEVICE AND SERVICE INFORMATION IMPORTANT DEVICE AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN-HOME WIRING Interconnecting to home telephone wiring is not necessary, E911 SERVICE but is possible; however, it is not recommended unless you possess sufficient knowledge of electrical systems. Use with For emergency calls, you may have to provide your location home wiring requires the physical disconnection from other address to the...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Does the Wireless Home Phone Base support data or text messaging? What kind of phone do I need to work with the Wireless No, only voice services are supported. Home Phone Base? Why don’t I see the name of the caller on Caller ID? Most standard touch-tone phones may be used.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING Can I make international calls with my Wireless Home TROUBLESHOOTING Phone Base? Yes. To add international calling to your account, please call Problem Possible Solution from your connected phone, or (800) 686-4460. No dial tone • Make sure the battery is installed in Can I use my Wireless Home Phone Base internationally? your Wireless Home Phone Base.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution Problem Possible Solution Poor voice • Make sure all connections are firmly Wireless • Make sure the external antenna is quality in place. Service installed and securely fastened. indicator • Make sure the external antenna is •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution Problem Possible Solution Can’t • Add the phone number associated with My phone • Make sure the battery is installed in your connect your Wireless Home Phone Base to your doesn’t ring Wireless Home Phone Base. to my 3G 3G MicroCell Approved User List.
SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic Dimensions 5.51" (W) × 4.33" (D) × 1.18" (H) interference sent by devices that may not be adequately (W×D×H) shielded. For best performance, position the Wireless Home Phone Base as far from these types of devices (TV sets, Weight 8.26 oz.
FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid/ after searching FCC ID: SRQ-WF721. * Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
FCC COMPLIANCE WARRANTY AND RETURNS FCC COMPLIANCE WARRANTY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is This product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful the date of purchase.
HELPFUL TIPS HELPFUL TIPS HELPFUL TIPS POWERING ON/OFF On/Off Switch is used to turn the Wireless Home Phone ADJUSTING VOLUME Base off when still connected to the power supply. Use your home phone’s volume adjustment if available. When powered off, the Wireless Home Phone Base will no Alternately, the volume of the Wireless Home Phone Base can longer send or receive calls, but it will continue to charge the be adjusted if necessary.
CONTACT US CONTACT US If you have any questions, our friendly U.S. based customer service representatives will be happy to help you. You will be connected to a representative for free by contacting us the following ways: Dialing from your phone connected to a Wireless Home Phone Base Calling (800) 686-4460...