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2.4 GHz CORDLESS ALL DIGITAL
ANSWERING SYSTEM WITH
CALLER ID/CALL WAITING
50 CHANNEL AUTOSCAN WITH 4 INDIVIDUAL MAILBOXES
Model GH9497
OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE.
KEEP FOR YOUR
REFERENCE.
on page 7 or your separate
Quick Start guide.
Visit Us on the Web:
www.uselectronics.info

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  • Page 1 2.4 GHz CORDLESS ALL DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM WITH CALLER ID/CALL WAITING 50 CHANNEL AUTOSCAN WITH 4 INDIVIDUAL MAILBOXES Model GH9497 OWNER'S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR YOUR REFERENCE. on page 7 or your separate Quick Start guide.
  • Page 2 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 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 HANDSET Controls 9. HANDSET ANTENNA NEW CALL/ MESSAGE WAITING LED 1. LARGE LCD SCREEN INDICATOR Pg. 15, 16 2. SCROLL UP-DOWN/SHIFT LEFT-RIGHT BUTTON 11. BATT LOW Pg. 14, 16~26 INDICATOR Pg. 37 3. TALK BUTTON 12. DIR (DIRECTORY) Pg. 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, BUTTON 16, 20, 27, 39 Pg.
  • Page 5 HANDSET Controls /MENU Button: (VOICE MAIL) Press to automatically dial the Voice Mail VOICE MAIL Post Code in your area to access your Voice Mail message. (MENU) Press and hold to access the special functions operation in STANDBY mode. (For special functions see pages 15, 22~27.) 5.
  • Page 6 BASE UNIT Controls 1. MEMO BUTTON 17. MAILBOX 1 BUTTON Pg. 28, 34 18. MAILBOX 2 BUTTON 2. TIME BUTTON Pg. 28, 34 19. MAILBOX 3 BUTTON 3. OGM BUTTON 20. MAILBOX 4 BUTTON Pg. 28 21. BASE UNIT ANTENNA 4.
  • Page 7 BASE UNIT Controls Button: Press and hold down to record memo messages. MEMO TIME Button: Press to set/check the day and time. (OUTGOING MESSAGE) Button: Press to set/check the day and time. Button: Press to erase messages. ERASE 5. CHARGE TERMINALS: For charging the HANDSET BATTERY PACK. For best performance, clean the CHARGE TERMINALS periodically with a damp cloth.
  • Page 8 BASE UNIT Controls MAIL (MAILBOX 1) Button: Press to activate functions for MAILBOX 1. MAIL (MAILBOX 2) Button: Press to activate functions for MAILBOX 2. MAIL (MAILBOX 3) Button: Press to activate functions for MAILBOX 3. MAIL (MAILBOX 4) Button: Press to activate functions for MAILBOX 4. 21.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions........................4 Getting Started........................... 7 Desk Mounting..........................10 Wall Mounting..........................10 Cordless Telephone Operation....................11 Preparing for Use........................ 11 Receiving Calls........................11 Placing Calls.........................12 Redial Feature........................12 Using the Headset Feature....................13 Caller ID System Operation......................14 Caller ID System........................14 Viewing Caller Information During Incoming Calls............14 Caller ID with Call Waiting....................
  • Page 10 Contents Function Settings........................22 A. Setting the Ringer Level..................23 B. Changing the Language..................23 C. Turning the First Ring ON or OFF................24 D. Setting the Time and Date..................24 E. Adjusting the Contrast................... 25 F. Setting the PBX Number..................25 G. Changing the Flash Time..................25 H.
  • Page 11 Contents Security..........................36 Recharging the BATTERY PACK...................37 Changing the BATTERY PACK....................38 Problem Solving........................39 Technical Information........................41 FCC Requirements..........................42 Warranty Information........................44 Wall Mount Template........................48...

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    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. 3.
  • Page 13 Safety Instructions E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. 16. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 17. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
  • Page 14 Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION: The telephone that you have purchased contains a rechargeable BATTERY PACK. The BATTERY PACK is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this BATTERY PACK into the municipal waste stream.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started 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. 1.
  • Page 16 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. 8. Place the BATTERY PACK inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 9.
  • Page 17 12. Set the date and time on the HANDSET. (See page 24 for details.) 13. Set the date and time on the BASE UNIT. (See page 28 for details.) You are now ready to use your new BellSouth Cordless Telephone.

  • Page 18: Desk Mounting

    Desk Mounting Desk Mounting For normal position, as shown in Figure 1, place the BASE UNIT on any desired but suitable location. FIGURE 1 Wall Mounting You may choose to put the BASE UNIT of your cordless telephone on a wall. 1.

  • Page 19: 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. 2.

  • Page 20: Placing Calls

    Cordless Telephone Operation Placing Calls 1. Press the button, the Call Timer TALK 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 the button again or place the TALK HANDSET on the BASE UNIT.

  • Page 21: Using The Headset Feature

    Cordless Telephone Operation 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 head- set into the HEADSET JACK at the left side of the HANDSET.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 conversation with the first caller. Second When a new call comes in while you are Caller...

  • Page 24: 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 red to indicate that you have a new Caller ID call stored in memory.

  • Page 25: 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 or DOWN button to find the record you wish to store into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK). 2. Press and hold the /RE/PA button. SAVE 3.

  • Page 26: 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.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Placing Calls From The Directory (Phone Book)

    Caller ID System Operation Placing Calls from the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you want to call. Press a TELEPHONE KEYPAD ( /ABC to /WXY) button that corresponds to the first letter of a name.

  • Page 29: 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 button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to delete. 3. Press the button. The LCD Screen will display “ERASE ITEM?” DEL/CHAN 4.

  • Page 30: 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 /MENU button. VOICE MAIL 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 31: Setting The Ringer Level

    Caller ID System Operation TELEPHONE Function KEYPAD MSG Waiting Delete: Clears current message waiting indication. Area Code: This unit does not require any programming of an Area Code. However, this option could be used to add the local Area Code to numbers that were stored as 7-digits in the phone book and 10- digit dialing is required in the local calling area.

  • Page 32: Turning The First Ring On Or Off

    Caller ID System Operation C. Turning the FIRST RING ON or OFF 1. Press and hold the /MENU button to enter the menu. VOICE MAIL 2. Press the button to go to the FIRST RING programming option. 3. Press the button to change the setting.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Contrast

    Caller ID System Operation E. Adjusting the Contrast 1. Press and hold the /MENU button to enter the menu. VOICE MAIL 2. Press the button to go to the CONTRAST programming option. 3. Press the button to change the setting. “4” will begin flashing. EDIT/FLASH 4.

  • Page 34: Changing The Pause Time

    Caller ID System Operation 5. When the desired setting is displayed, press and hold the /RE/PA button to SAVE save the setting. A long “beep” will sound to confirm the setting has been saved. 6. Continue with programming or press the /MENU button to return to VOICE MAIL STANDBY mode.

  • Page 35: Deleting Message Waiting Indication

    Caller ID System Operation J. Deleting Message Waiting Indication 1. Press and hold the /MENU button to enter the menu. VOICE MAIL 2. Press the button to go to the MESSAGE WAITING programming option. 3. Press the button to reset the Message Waiting Indication. “DEL” will EDIT/FLASH begin flashing.

  • Page 36: Answering System Operation

    Answering System Operation IMPORTANT: To ensure the proper operation of your Answering System: Plug the AC ADAPTOR into the POWER-IN CONNECTION jack. Press and hold down the RESET button for 2 seconds at the back of the BASE UNIT before initail use.
  • Page 37 Answering System Operation A. Recording your OGM in the PRIMARY MAILBOX 1. Press and hold down the button to record your message. 2. Begin speaking immediately after you hear, “Please record your announce- ment after the beep.” Continue to depress the button.

  • Page 38: Turning The Answering System On/Off

    Answering System Operation NOTE: To check your OGM in a mailbox, press a mailbox button and then press button. If you do not have an OGM in a mailbox, it will announce “MAILBOX #, you have no announcement.” Once a mailbox is activated, its corresponding MAILBOX LED indicator blinks slowly to show that the mailbox is active.

  • Page 39: Message Alert

    Answering System Operation Message Alert When the message alert switch is “ON,” the unit will generate a “beep” sound every 12 seconds after a new message has been recorded. If you do not want to hear the “beep,” set the switch to “OFF.” Setting Ring Select To choose the number of times the phone rings before the Answering System responds, set the Ring Select switch to 3R, 5R or TS (TOLL SAVER).

  • Page 40: Playing Of Messages/Memos

    Answering System Operation Playing of Messages/Memos A. To play messages/memos in the PRIMARY MAILBOX. 1. Press the button, the system will play all NEW messages/memos. PLAY 2. After playing all NEW messages/memos, press the button again, the PLAY system will play all of its messages. B.

  • Page 41: Saving Mesages

    Answering System Operation Saving Messages The Answering System saves your messages automatically. After playing all of your messages, the Answering System announces, “End of message” and the total number of messages stored in the memory will be indicated on the LED Message Display. NOTE: The Answering System has a total Memory capacity of 14 minutes or up to 63 messages (OGM/ICM/MEMO).

  • Page 42: Remote Operation Through A Tone Telephone

    Answering System Operation Remote Operation through a Tone Telephone You can use many Answering System features when you are away from home. To protect your privacy, most of the features can be used only after you enter the three-digit Remote Access Code. Remote Access Codes The Remote Access Codes are preset at the factory as shown below.

  • Page 43: Using The Remote Instruction Code

    Answering System Operation Using the Remote Instruction Code 1. Dial your telephone number. 2. Listen to or bypass the OGM in the PRIMARY MAILBOX. 3. Enter your Remote Access Code. If the announcement does not stop, enter the Remote Access Code again. 4.

  • Page 44: Security

    Speakerphone Operation Speakerphone Operation This telephone allows you to answer calls using the BASE UNIT through the speak- erphone function. 1. When the phone rings, press the button. SPEAKER 2. Start your conversation. 3. To end your conversation, press the button again.

  • Page 45: Recharging The Battery Pack

    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-MH BATTERY PACK: Model B655 This BATTERY PACK is available through: U.S. Electronics Service Center 105 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 1-800-828-5208 NOTE:...

  • Page 46: Changing The Battery Pack

    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. Pull out the BATTERY PACK PLUG and remove the BATTERY PACK. 3 Plug the new BATTERY PACK into the BATTERY CONNECTOR.

  • Page 47: 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 48 Problem Solving Answering System does not work, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into the power source. 2. Reset the system by pressing the RESET button at the top side of the BASE UNIT. Answering System does not answer calls, check the following: 1.

  • Page 49: 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 50: Fcc Requirements

    FCC Requirements 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. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
  • Page 51 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. If the equipment is determined to be malfunctioning, its use should be discontinued until the problem has been corrected.

  • Page 52: 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 53 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.
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  • Page 56: Wall Mount Template

    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. The two cross hairs identify where to attach the screws.
  • Page 57 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. IMPORTANT When you hear interference, press the DEL/CHAN...
  • Page 58 STOP Make certain you receive the best performance from your telephone. Read this manual first. Visit Us on the Web: www.uselectronics.info GH9497 Made in China...

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