Additional Operations; Billed Services; Power Backup; Replacing A Drained Handset Battery - AMERITECH vt1933 Owner's Manual

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS

BILLED SERVICES (Blue keys)
The Handset provides 3 keys that give
you easy access to convenient custom
features:
*69 Auto Callback
Repeat Dialing
3-Way Calling
NOTE: You can subscribe to any of
these services for a monthly fee. If you
do not subscribe, a fee is charged to your
phone bill when you use the services.
For specific information about rates,
contact your local telephone company.
*69 Auto Callback
This key will dial the last person who
called you, whether you answered the
call or not. (This is most useful if you
do not subscribe to Caller ID.)
Repeat Dialing
This key will repeatedly dial the last
number you called. For example, if you
dial a number that's busy, press OFF,
then Repeat Dialing, then OFF again.
For up to 30 minutes, your line will keep
trying to reach the number. When it gets
through, your phone will ring to let you
know. Press PHONE and wait for the
other person to answer.
3-Way Calling
This key allows you to talk to 2 people
at 2 different locations at the same time.
While you have one person on the line:
• Press 3-Way Calling and listen for dial
tone.
• Dial the phone number of the second
person.
• After the second person has answered,
press 3-Way Calling.
You are now connected with both
people. Press 3-Way Calling again to
drop the last person. Press OFF to end
your call.

POWER BACKUP

When a spare battery pack (optional) is
installed in the Base Unit, your Ameritech
cordless telephone uses this battery to
provide operational backup during a
power failure. If you have a fully charged
battery pack in the Base Unit charger,
you will be able to place and receive
calls from the Handset for up to 5 hours.
Note:
During power backup mode, the Base
Unit functions are not operable, In
addition, Caller ID information may not
be reliable.
REPLACING A DRAINED HANDSET
BATTERY
The spare battery pack can also be used
to replace a drained Handset battery, to
ensure uninterrupted use. Be sure to put
the drained battery pack in the Base Unit
charger for recharging.
The Base Unit battery compartment
charges at a slower rate than a battery
pack charging in the Handset. It takes 24
hours to fully charge a battery pack in
the Base Unit.
To purchase replacement battery packs,
call Ameritech at 1-800-456-6858.
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MAINTENANCE

Taking Care Of Your Telephone
Your AM1933 cordless telephone con-
tains sophisticated electronic parts, so it
must be treated with care.
Avoid rough treatment
Please the Handset down gently. Save
the original packing materials to protect
your telephone if you ever need to ship it.
Avoid water
Your telephone can be damaged if it gets
wet. Do not use the Handset outdoors in
the rain,or handle it with wet hands. Do
not install your Base Unit near a sink,
bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause
power surges harmful to electronic equip-
ment.
For your own safety, use caution when
using electric appliances during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic cas-
ing that should retain its iuster for many
years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightiy
dampened with water or a mild soap. Do
not use excess water or cleaning sol-
vents of any kind.
Remember that electrical appliances can
cause serious injury if used when you
are wet or standing in water. If your Base
Unit should fall into water, DO NOT RE-
TRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE
CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the
unit out by the unplugged cords.
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