Precautions of Use The quality of communication depends on the location and environment of the base and the handset. The 21887 must be kept away from sources of excessive heat (radiators, direct sunlight, etc.) and protected against vibrations and dust. Never allow your telephone to come into contact with water or other liquids or with aerosols.
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It is recommended that you avoid using this device during electrical storms. Thomson Telecom hereby declares that the 21887 conforms to the essential requirements and other applicable provisions of European directive 1999/5/CE. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT...
Battery Safety Precautions Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury. To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in User’s Guide. Keep batteries out of children.
Installation Packaging Contents Packaging Single Twin Triple contents pack pack pack Handset Base Stations Cordless Handset Mains Adaptor Telephone Line Cord Batteries, type AAA, “1.2V 600mAh” Charging station Operating instructions Please check the contents of the package carefully. If anything is missing or shows signs of transport damage, do NOT put the telephone into service! In such a case, contact either your sales outlet with the purchase receipt.
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are designed prevent reverse poling). Plug the telephone line in the telephone connection socket. Insert the power plug at the other end in the power outlet. The base station in now ready to operate. Only use the connection cable supplied. AC power outlet Phone jack CAUTION:...
Connecting the charging station Insert the power plug in the socket on the rear side of the charging station. Insert the power plug at the other end in the power outlet. The charging station is now ready to operate. AC power outlet Getting Started Install and Charge the Batteries –...
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Insert two pieces AAA batteries in the compartment, ensuring correct polarity and close the compartment. Place the handset in the remote charge unit to charge for 14 hours prior for first use. If you don’t properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.
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Features This cordless telephone is equipped with the following features: Handset Base Station Digital sound quality (DECT) Large mono display with backlight 50 Name and number phone book Handsfree Caller ID* and Caller ID* with Call Waiting Incoming 30 name/number call log Multi-language menu.
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Caller ID * and Caller ID* with Call Waiting Incoming 30 name/number call log Multi-language menu. 8 Ring tone melodies Ringer on/off 5 level LCD contrast 5 level ring volume Real time clock display Handset naming Automatic call answering Key input tone on/off Battery status inc low battery warning Tone and pulse dialing Up to 100 hours standby...
Redial / up key /▲ CID/▼ Caller ID / down key menu / OK Menu / OK key Cancel / mute key Flash key Intercom key Phone book key Speakerphone key Off key Talk key Asterisk / ring off / temporary tone / tone dialing key Hash key/Keypad lock key...
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menu / OK Menu / OK key ▲ / ▼ Up / down key Cancel key exit Exit key Caller ID key redial Redial key Intercom/ page Intercom/ page key Phone book key hold Hold key flash Flash key Register/ mute Register handset/Mute key Speaker key Vol+/ vol-...
Base LCD Phone icon Speakerphone icon Mute icon Internal call icon Missed call icon (Voice) Message Waiting icon Repeated call icon AM icon PM icon Menu Operation Base menu Selecting the Language Different languages display are available for selection. Press MENU/OK key. “Language”...
Press MENU/OK key. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select “CONTRAST” and press MENU/OK key. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired contrast level. Press MENU/OK key to confirm the setting. Press the key to return to idle mode. exit Key Tone You can set the Base key tone to “On”...
Date / Time You can set the Date/Time displayed in idle mode. The default setting is “2007, 01/01 12:01 pm”. Press MENU/OK key. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select “DATE/TIME” and press MENU/OK key, the LCD will display “Year 2007”. Input the correct last two digits of year (range: 00-99) using number key, press MENU/OK key to confirm the setting and enter month and date setting.
Reset You can reset your Telephone Base to its original (default) settings. Note: After reset the base, all the caller ID records stored in base and cordless handset, and all the phonebook and redial records stored in base will be cleared. Please write down the useful information before reset.
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idle mode, and then icon will then shown on the display. Press and hold * key again can Enable ringer again. Press MENU/OK key. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select SETUP HS and press MENU/OK key. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select RING VOLUME and press MENU/OK key.
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MENU/OK key. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select ON or OFF. Press MENU/OK key to confirm. Press the key to return to idle mode. Key Tone You can set the key tone to ON or OFF.. The default setting is ON. Press MENU/OK key.
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Press ▲ or ▼ key to select ON or OFF. Enter HH:MM (if 12 hour format is set, set the “am” or “pm” by pressing ▲ or ▼ key). Press MENU/OK key to confirm. Note: 1. If Alarm is set to ON, “A” will be appeared on right side of display When Alarm time is reached, “ALARM ON”...
LCD Contrast There are 5 levels selection. The default setting is level 4 Press MENU/OK key. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select SETUP HS and press MENU/OK key. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select CONTRAST and press MENU/OK key.
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Note: WRONG PIN will be shown if the current PIN code you input is wrong, and then return to step 4. Input the desired new PIN code and press MENU/OK key, the LCD will show REPEAT PIN, prompt you to input the new PIN code again.
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Press the key to return to idle mode. Message Waiting (VMWI) If you have subscribed to a voice message waiting service, MESSAGE WAITING will be displayed on handset and icon in Base will turn ON if you have a messages waiting call. You can reset Visual Message Waiting Indication (VMWI) to Off by the Cordless Handset Press the MENU/OK key.
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Date / Time You can set the Date/Time displayed in idle mode. The default setting is “2007, 01/01 12:01 pm”. Press MENU/OK key. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select DATE/TIME and press MENU/OK key, the LCD will display “YEAR 2007”. Input the correct last two digits of year (range: 00-99) using number key, press MENU/OK key to confirm and then enter month and date setting.
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After Registered, press the key to quit (during “SEARCHING” is displayed, handset can’t quit until time out) . Note: 1. SUCCESSFUL will be shown on cordless handset if it is registered to the base. Cordless handset number eg.2 will be shown after it returns to idle mode.
Basic Operation Making External Calls Pre-dialing Post-dialling Using the Base Pick up the corded handset from the base or press key, wait for a dial tone, Dial the desired telephone number. Hang up the corded handset or press key to end the call. The call timer will be shown and last for about 2 seconds before return to idle mode.
Press the key, the number will be automatically dialled out. Press key or place the cordless handset into the charger to end the call. The call timer will be shown and last for about 2 seconds before return to idle mode. Adjust the Receiver or Speaker Volume You can adjust the receiver or speaker volume during a call (external or internal).
Hands-free Switch between Speakerphone & Receiver Using the Base To switch to speakerphone mode, press key and hang up the corded handset. To switch to receiver mode, pick up the corded handset from the base. Switch between Speakerphone & Receiver Using the Cordless Handset To switch to speakerphone mode, press key.
“INT-NUMBER?” will be shown, input the cordless handset number (1,2,3,4) you want to call.. The called cordless handset will ring and the LCD will show the calling cordless handset’s name and number. Press key of the called cordless handset to answer. Call Transfer The function allows you to transfer an external call from base to a cordless handset, or from a cordless handset to base or another...
3 way conference is established. You can press the MENU/OK key again during the call, use the ▲ or ▼ key to select SINGLE CALL and press the MENU/OK key again to put the External Call on hold and speak to the Internal Caller. To return to the Conference, press the MENU/OK Key, select CONFERENCE and press the MENU/OK key to make 3 party conference again.
Press MENU/OK key on the base or handset to save. Delete a Single Redial Memory Press REDIAL key on base or key on cordless handset. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired redial number. Press MENU/OK key on the base or handset to enter menu, press ▲...
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UNAVAILABLE. 5. Display “MISSED CALLS” – call is missed or some Caller-ID memories not yet reviewed. Base will also shows icon . 6. If the same call are received more than one time, the “RPT” icon will be shown when you review the record to prompt you this is a repeat call.
Press to remove entry or leftmost digit. Press ▲ or ▼key can recover the original CLI number. Example: CID number is 12345678 Press digit 1, display is 1 12345678 Press digit 2, display is 12 12345678 Press , display is 12345678 Press digit 3, display is 3 12345678 Press , display is 12345678...
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Store Name and Number into Phonebook Press key. Press MENU/OK key to enter menu, select ADD NEW. Press MENU/OK key ENTER NUMBER will be shown, enter number using the keypad. Press and hold 0 key if a PAUSE is needed, character “P”...
Delete Phonebook Memory Press key and use ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired record. Press MENU/OK key. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select DELETE. Press MENU/OK key, the LCD will show CONFIRM? , Press MENU/OK key again to confirm. Dial Record from Phonebook Press key and use ▲...
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The mute icon will be shown. Press MUTE key on handset base or on cordless handset again to turn it off. Pause You can insert a 3 seconds PAUSE into the dialing or storing of a number into phonebook. E.g. to dial number: 9 + PAUSE (press and hold 0 key) + telephone number.
Lift the corded handset or press key or press HOLD key again to release the Hold function. The hold can also be released when the branch phone answer the call.. Technical Specifications Handset Operating Time: Approx. 10 hours talk time (average values*) Approx.
General Product Care Simply wipe the base station with a damp cloth or an antistatic wipe. Never use a dry cloth as this can cause static discharge. Troubleshooting Guide When you forgot the base PIN code, follow the following procedures can RESET the PIN code to “0000”.
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No reactions to The keypad is locked. Press # key longer keystroke. than 2 seconds. No radio connection The handset is outside Move closer to the to the base station: the base station range. base station. blinking! The handset is not Register the handset registered.
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Environment Used equipment and used handset batteries must be disposed of in compliance with current environmental protection regulations. You should return them to your reseller or dispose of them at an approved recycling centre. “WEEE” weight:1.011Kg Do not attempt to open the batteries, as they contain chemical substance.
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Thomson Telecom 46, Quai Alphonse le Gallo, 92648 Boulogne Cedex, France is a trademark of General Electric company and is under license by Thomson Telecom, France. Model: CE21887GEX-A 00019339 (Rev.1 E) 07-32 Printed in China – 42 –...