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BellSouth GH5860 Owner's Manual

Multi-handset, multi-base unit 5.8ghz digital spread spectrum technology cordless all digital answering system with caller id/call waiting 156 channel autohop
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11/7/2003
Multi-HANDSET, Multi-BASE UNIT
Digital Spread Spectrum Technology
CORDLESS ALL DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM WITH
CALLER ID/CALL WAITING
156 CHANNEL AUTOHOP
Model GH5860
OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE.
KEEP FOR YOUR
REFERENCE.
For installation information,
please see "Getting Started"
instructions on page 6 or your
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  • Page 1 11/7/2003 5:47 PM Page 1 5.8GHz Multi-HANDSET, Multi-BASE UNIT Digital Spread Spectrum Technology CORDLESS ALL DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM WITH CALLER ID/CALL WAITING 156 CHANNEL AUTOHOP Model GH5860 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND 5.8 dss OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS erase vol+ stop DIR/ vol-...
  • Page 2 Page 2 Special Features Special Fea ongratulations on your selection of a quality BellSouth Product. With proper care and adherence to the set-up and user instructions in this Owner's Manual, this unit will provide you with years of trouble-free service.
  • Page 3 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM 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.
  • Page 4 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 4 Special Features HANDSET ANSWERING SYSTEM FEATURES Fully Digital Answering System - Provides a full range of answering functions without using cassette tapes. Digital Memory - Allows recording of memos and messages. Two-Digit LED Message Display - Indicates the number of messages, indicates the status of the system.
  • Page 5 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 5 HANDSET Controls 9. HANDSET ANTENNA 1. New Call/Waiting Waiting LED Indicator 10. BATT LOW 2. Large LCD Screen INDICATOR 11. SCROLL UP-DOWN/ SHIFT LEFT-RIGHT Button 3. Talk Button 12. Dir (Directory) Button 4. Menu/Voice Mail Button 13.
  • Page 6 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 6 HANDSET Controls BASE UNIT 2. Large LCD Screen: Shows call information, phone status, prompts, and DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) items. Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call. TALK /MENU Button: (VOLUME) During TALK mode, press to adjust the receiver volume to a comfortable listening level.
  • Page 7 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 7 BASE UNIT Controls...
  • Page 8 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 8 BASE UNIT Controls BASE UNIT (VOLUME DOWN) Button: Press repeatedly to decrease the speaker volume level of VOL - the BASE UNIT. Button: Press and hold down to record memo messages. memo Button: Press to repeat messages. (OUTGOING MESSAGE) Button: Press and hold down to record OGM messages.
  • Page 9 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 9 BASE UNIT Controls Button: Press to skip messages. 19. LED MESSAGE DISPLAY: Indicates the number of memos/messages received, status of the system. EA - Erasing 01~63 - No. of memos/messages OP - OGM is playing Ao - Announce Only FU - Memory is full PA - Pause...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 10 Contents Contents Safety Instructions ......................4 Getting Started.........................6 Desk Mounting ........................9 Wall Mounting........................9 Cordless Telephone Operation..................10 Preparing for Use....................... 10 Receiving Calls......................10 Placing Calls....................... 11 HANDSET Volume Control..................11 Redial Feature......................11 Extension In Use Indicator..................12 Using the Headset Feature..................12 Caller ID System Operation.....................
  • Page 11 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 11 Contents Forwarded Calls....................20 Long Distance Calls....................20 Outgoing Calls.......................21 Function Settings....................21 A. Setting the Ringer Level................22 B. Setting the Ring Melody................23 C. Turning the First Ring ON or OFF.............. 23 D.
  • Page 12 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 12 Contents Safety Instru When the Memory is Full..................35 Two-Way Recording....................35 Remote Operation through a Tone Telephone............36 Remote Access Codes..................... 36 Changing of the Remote Access Codes..............36 Using the Remote Instruction Code................37 Speakerphone Operation....................38 Security System.......................

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 14 Safety Instructions Getting Star E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. 16. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 17.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 16 Getting Started Getting Start 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.
  • Page 17 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 17 Getting Started 5.8 ds s Press the button to confirm that you have a TALK dial tone. If you do not get a dial tone, review steps D IR / TA LK ES C 3 through 11.

  • Page 18: Desk Mounting

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 18 Desk Mounting Cordless Tel Desk Mounting One of the special features of your telephone is the unique design of the MOUNTING BRACKET which can hold your phone at an angle of 30° when desk mounting. There are two positions to choose from: 1.

  • Page 19: Cordless Telephone Operation

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Placing Calls

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 20 Cordless Telephone Operation Cordless Te Placing Calls 1. Press the button. “Talk” will display and the Call TALK Timer starts to count. 2. Wait until you hear a dial tone and then dial the phone number.

  • Page 21: Extension In Use Indicator

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 21 Cordless Telephone Operation Extension In Use Indicator This telephone can detect when a HANDSET is already in use. The LCD Screen of all of the HANDSETS currently linked to the same BASE UNIT will display “Ext in-use.”...

  • Page 22: Caller Id System Operation

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 22 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID S 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 50 calls and stores the data in Memory.

  • Page 23: Caller Id With Call Waiting

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 23 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 a flashing name and number of the second caller while you are having a phone conversation with your first caller.

  • Page 24: Viewing The Caller List

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 24 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sy Viewing the Caller List 1. With the HANDSET in STANDBY mode, press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button. The LCD Screen will display “Incoming call,” press the SCROLL or DOWN button again to display the Caller ID records.

  • Page 25: Storing Caller Id Records Into The Directory (Phone Book)

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 25 Caller ID System Operation Storing Caller ID Records into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. When viewing the Caller ID List, press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to store into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK). 2.

  • Page 26: Name And Telephone Number Directory (Phone Book)

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 26 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID S 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) DIR/ 1.

  • Page 27: Telephone Keypad Characters

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 27 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)

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 28 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sy Placing Calls from the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the button. The LCD Screen will display “Phone book.” DIR/ 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you want to call.

  • Page 29: Deleting A Stored Record In The Directory (Phone Book)

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 29 Caller ID System Operation Deleting a Stored Record in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the button. The LCD Screen will display “Phone book.” DIR/ 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to delete. 3.

  • Page 30: Outgoing Calls

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 30 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sy Outgoing Calls This telephone remembers the last 8 OUTGOING CALLS. The number, time, and the date of the call are recorded. 1. With the HANDSET in STANDBY mode, press the SHIFT LEFT button.

  • Page 31: Setting The Ringer Level

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 31 Caller ID System Operation TELEPHONE Function KEYPAD PBX Number: Inserts if a “PBX Number” before an outgoing number is dialed. Select the number (0-9) which is required to access an outside line when using a switchboard system, and the phone will automatically dial the PBX number and a pause before any speed dial or Caller ID callback number.

  • Page 32: Setting The Ring Melody

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 32 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sy B. Setting the Ring Melody 1. Press the /MENU button to enter the menu. 2. Press the button to go to the RING MELODY programming option. 3.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Contrast

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 33 Caller ID System Operation 5. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD button to enter the minutes. “AM” or “PM” will begin flashing. 6. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD button to choose “AM” or press the button to choose “PM”. The month will begin flashing. 7.

  • Page 34: Changing The Language

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 34 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sy 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.

  • Page 35: Deleting Message Waiting Indication

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 35 Caller ID System Operation I. Deleting Message Waiting Indication 1. Press the /MENU button to enter the menu. 2. Press the button to go to the MESSAGE WAITING programming option. wxyz 3. Press the /FLASH button to reset the Message Waiting Indication.

  • Page 36: Registering The Handset(S)

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 36 Caller ID System Operation Multi-HANDS K. Registering the HANDSET(S) 1. Press the /MENU button to enter the menu. 2. Press the button to go to the REGISTER programming option. 3. Press the /FLASH button. The LCD Screen will EDIT prompt “Select base.”...

  • Page 37: Multi-Handset, Multi-Base Unit System Operation

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 37 Multi-HANDSET, Multi-BASE UNIT System Operation Multi-HANDSET, Multi-BASE UNIT System The system supports the registration of 9 HANDSETS to a BASE UNIT. The HANDSETS can make INTERCOM CALLS and CALL TRANSFERS to one another provided they are using the same BASE UNIT at that time.

  • Page 38: Transfer Call

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 38 Multi-HANDSET, Multi-BASE UNIT System Operation Answering S Transfer Call 1. During a call, press the /CHAN button. The LCD Screen of the initiating HANDSET will display “Select H/S:.” Initiating HANDSET 2. Enter the ID # of the receiving HANDSET by pressing the TELEPHONE KEYPAD wxyz buttons.

  • Page 39: Answering System Operation

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 39 Operation Answering System Operation IMPORTANT: To ensure the proper operation of your Answering System: 1. Plug the AC ADAPTOR into the POWER - IN CONNECTION Jack. 2. Press and hold down the RESET button for 2 seconds at the back of the BASE UNIT before initial use.
  • Page 40 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 40 Answering System Operation Answering S 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 announcement after the beep.”...

  • Page 41: Turning The Answering System On/Off

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 41 Answering System Operation NOTE: To check your OGM in a mailbox, press a mailbox button and then press the button. If you do not have an OGM in a mailbox, it will announce “MAILBOX #, you have no announcement.”...

  • Page 42: Message Alert

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 42 Answering System Operation Answering S 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.”...

  • Page 43: Playing Of Messages/Memos

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 43 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. 2. After playing all NEW messages/memos, press the button again, the system will play all of its messages.

  • Page 44: Saving Messages

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 44 Answering S 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.

  • Page 45: Remote Operation Through A Tone Telephone

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 45 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.

  • Page 46: Using The Remote Instruction Code

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 46 Answering System Operation Speakerphon 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.

  • Page 47: Speakerphone Operation

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 47 Speakerphone Operation Speakerphone Operation This telephone allows you to answer calls using the BASE UNIT speakerphone function. 1. When the phone rings, press the button. SPEAKER 2. Start your conversation. 3. To end your conversation, press the button again.

  • Page 48: Recharging The Battery Pack

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 48 Recharging the BATTERY PACK Changing th Battery Type Use the following type and size of BATTERY PACK: Cordless Telephone BATTERY PACK 3.6V, 800mAh U.S. Electronics Inc. Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK: Model B658 Ni-Cd This BATTERY PACK is available through: U.S.

  • Page 49: Changing The Battery Pack

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 49 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.

  • Page 50: Problem Solving

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 50 Problem Solving Problem Sol 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.
  • Page 51 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 51 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 and holding the RESET button for 2 seconds at the top side of the BASE UNIT.

  • Page 52: Technical Information

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 52 Technical Information FCC Require 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.

  • Page 53: Fcc Requirements

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 53 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.
  • Page 54 EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY The design of your BellSouth Cordless Phone, which generates Radio Frequency (RF) Electromagnetic Energy (EME), complies with the following national and international standards and guidelines.

  • Page 55: 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 56 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.
  • Page 57 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 57 Notes...

  • Page 58: Wall Mount Template

    5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 58 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.
  • Page 59 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 59 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.
  • Page 60 5860 man.qxd 11/7/2003 5:48 PM Page 60 Make certain you receive the best performance from your telephone. Read this manual first. Visit Us on the Web: www.uselectronics.info GH5860 Made in China...

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