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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL L-D-C C-F CALLS BATT MSG DIR TOTAL Option 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT Model : TC924 IN USE/ CHARGE POWER PAGE with Call Waiting Caller ID...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Instructions... 3 HANDSET CONTROLS... 5 BASE UNIT Controls... 7 Getting Started... 8 Belt Clip Installation... 9 Cordless Telephone Operation... 10 Preparing for Use... 10 Receiving Calls...10 Placing Calls... 11 Redial Feature... 11 Using the Headset Feature... 12 Caller ID System Operation...13 Caller ID System...13... - Page 3 Contents Function Settings...21 A. Setting the Ringer Level... 22 B. Changing the Language... 22 C. Turning the First Ring ON or OFF...23 D. Setting the Time and Date...23 E. Adjusting the Contrast... 24 F. Setting the PBX Number... 24 G. Changing the Flash Time...24 H.
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Page 4: 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. -
Page 5: Battery Safety
Safety Instructions D. If the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the telephone to normal operation. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. -
Page 6: Handset Controls
HANDSET Controls 1. New Call/Msg Waiting (Message Waiting) LED Indicator: (New Call) Blinks to indicate that you have a new Caller ID call stored in memory. (Message Waiting) Blinks when receiving a Message Waiting signal, if you have subscribed to a Voice Mail message service from your local telephone company. - Page 7 HANDSET Controls 3. Talk Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call. 4. HANDSET Volume Control (HI, MID, LOW) Switch: Select the receiver volume level (HI, MID, LOW). 5. TELEPHONE KEYPAD Buttons: Allows you to make a call depending on pressed button.
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Page 8: Base Unit Controls
BASE UNIT Controls PAGE 1. TONE/PULSE Select Switch 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK 3. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK 4. BASE UNIT ANTENNA 5. IN USE/CHARGE LED Indicator: (IN USE) Lights up to indicate that the HANDSET is in TALK mode. (CHARGE) Lights up when the HANDSET is placed on the BASE UNIT for charging. -
Page 9: Getting Started
Return it to the place of purchase. 2. 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, HEADSET, and Owner’s Manual. -
Page 10: Belt Clip Installation
TVs and VCRs; the base phone should not be placed near, or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference. -
Page 11: 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 for 12 hours. -
Page 12: Placing Calls
Cordless Telephone Operation Placing Calls 1. Press the Talk button, the Call Timer starts to count. 2. Wait until you hear a dial tone and then dial the phone number. 3. When you have finished your call, press Talk button again or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. -
Page 13: Using The Headset Feature
Cordless Telephone Operation Using the Headset Feature our 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 headset into the HEADSET JACK at the right side of the HANDSET. -
Page 14: Caller Id System Operation
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. IMPORTANT: You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your local telephone company to utilize this feature. -
Page 15: Caller Id With Call Waiting
Caller ID System Operation 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. When a new call comes in while you are talking, you will hear a notification beep from the HANDSET and the volume is momentarily... -
Page 16: Caller List
Caller ID System Operation Caller List This phone automatically stores the last 80 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 17: Storing Caller Id Records Into The Directory (Phone Book)
Caller ID System Operation Storing Caller ID Records into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the SCROLL UP store into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK). 2. Press and hold the Re/Pa/Save button. 3. The display will show “SAVED.” 4. If you wish to edit the newly stored number, edit it in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) (page 19, “Editing a Stored Number”). -
Page 18: Name And Telephone Number Directory (Phone Book)
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 19: Telephone Keypad Characters
Caller ID System Operation 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. You can store a maximum of 18 characters on the letter icon and a maximum of 22 digits on the number icon. -
Page 20: Placing Calls From The Directory (Phone Book)
Caller ID System Operation Placing Calls from the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the Dir button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN Press a TELEPHONE KEYPAD (2/ABC to 9/WXYZ) that corresponds to the first letter of a Caller’s name. Press the SCROLL UP you wish to call. -
Page 21: Deleting A Stored Number In The Directory (Phone Book)
Caller ID System Operation Deleting a Stored Number in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the Dir button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP delete. 3. Press the Scan/Del button. The LCD screen will display “ERASE ITEM?” 4. To delete the record, press the Scan/Del button again. 5. -
Page 22: Function Settings
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 Voice Mail/Func button. 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 Settings can be accessed by pressing the corresponding TELEPHONE KEYPAD button. -
Page 23: Setting The Ringer Level
Caller ID System Operation TELEPHONE Function KEYPAD Voice Mail: Programs the one-touch number that enables easy access to the voice mail service provided by your telephone company. MSG Waiting Delete: Clears current message waiting indication. Area Code: Allows the programming of a home Area Code where 7-digit dialing is used for ease of callback and other features (do not program if you use 10-digit dialing to call numbers in your area). -
Page 24: Turning The First Ring On Or Off
Caller ID System Operation 6. Continue with programming or press the STANDBY mode. C. Turning the FIRST RING ON or OFF 1. Press and hold the Voice Mail/Func button to enter the menu. 2. Press the 3 button to go to the FIRST RING programming option. 3. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Contrast
Caller ID System Operation E. Adjusting the Contrast 1. Press and hold the Voice Mail/Func button to enter the menu. 2. Press the 5 button to go to the CONTRAST programming option. 3. Press the Flash/Edit button to change the setting. “4” will begin flashing. 4. -
Page 26: Changing The Pause Time
Caller ID System Operation 5. When the desired setting is displayed, press and hold the Re/Pa/Save button to save the setting. A long “beep” will sound to confirm the setting has been saved. 6. Continue with programming or press the Voice Mail/Func STANDBY mode. -
Page 27: Deleting Message Waiting Indication
Caller ID System Operation J. Deleting Message Waiting Indication 1. Press and hold the Voice Mail/Func button to enter the menu. 2. Press the 0 button to go to the MESSAGE WAITING programming option. 3. Press the Flash/Edit “DEL” will begin flashing. 4. -
Page 28: 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 50 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 29: Recharging The Battery Pack
CHARGE LED indicator on the BASE UNIT lights up and a “beep” confirmation tone is heard. 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. -
Page 30: 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 a power source. 2. HANDSET is charged. 3. TONE/PULSE Select Switch is in the right position. 4. - Page 31 Problem Solving If after pressing the Talk button, you receive three “beeps” and no dial tone, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source. 2. If you had a power failure or had unplugged the BASE UNIT, replace the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system.
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Page 32: Technical Information
HANDSET. Interference Electronic circuits activate a relay to connect the cordless telephone to your telephone line. These electronic circuits operate in the radio frequency spectrum. While several protection circuits are used to prevent unwanted signals, there may be periods when these unwanted signals enter the BASE UNIT. -
Page 33: Fcc Requirements
FCC Requirements FCC NOTICE The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this telephone. 1. This telephone is hearing aid compatible. 2. 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 34 FCC Requirements RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. 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 af all devices does not exceed 5.
- Page 35 TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless phone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.