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- Page 1 Two-Line Speakerphone with Call Waiting Caller ID User’s Guide Please read this manual before operating this product for the first time. Model 25203...
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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information Important Information NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. -
Page 3: Elephone Etwork Nformation
Important Information Telephone Network Information Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
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Page 6: Adiation
Introduction Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, provided by your local tele- phone company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller identification services. -
Page 7: Parts Checklist
Connections and Setup Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the following items: Handset cord Line cords AC power adaptor Base Desk Stand Handset Short Line cord Telephone Jack Requirements Wall plate To use this phone, you need an RJ14C or two RJ11C type modular jacks, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. -
Page 8: Base Layout
Connections and Setup Base Layout New Call Indicator Display Menu button Delete button Directory button Sel/Save button Memory 1-1 buttons Dial button Exit button Vol +/- buttons CID buttons Store button DND button Voicemail 1 button Voicemail 2 button Redial/Pause button Flash button Hold button Headset... -
Page 9: Installing The Phone
Connections and Setup Installing the Phone 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and telephone wall jack. Your phone should be placed on a level surface, such as a table top or desk. 2. Install 4 AAA-size alkaline batteries (not included) for back up power in the event of a power failure. - Page 10 Connections and Setup CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage use only the 5-2495A power adaptor listed in the user’s guide. This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. 4.
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Page 11: Ttaching The Esktop Edestal
Connections and Setup 5. Connect the handset cord: Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the side of the base and the other end into the jack on the handset, and place the handset in the cradle. 6. Check for a dial tone. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you hear a dial tone, the phone is properly installed. -
Page 12: Data Port
Connections and Setup Data Port This phone has a DATA PORT jack to connect an auxiliary phone device, such as a fax machine, computer modem, answering machine, or even a cordless phone. The DATA PORT switch on the back of the phone controls the DATA PORT jack so you can choose Line 1 or Line 2. -
Page 13: Rogramming The Elephone
Connections and Setup Programming the Telephone Display Language You may set the display language to English, French, or Spanish. The default is English. 1. Press the Menu button. The screen displays LANGUAGE. 2. Press Sel/Save. 3. Use the Review 3 or 4 button to select the language. 4. -
Page 14: Anually Etting The Ate And Lash Ime
Connections and Setup Flash Time Depending on the services you have with the phone company, you may need to adjust the flash timing. It can be set from 100ms or 600ms. The default is 600ms. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. -
Page 15: Ocal Rea Ode
Connections and Setup Call Alert Tone When the call alert tone is turned ON, you hear a call alert tone when you are on the phone and you receive a call on the other line. If you prefer to have incoming calls not interrupt or disturb your ongoing conversation, set the Call Alert Tone to OFF. -
Page 16: Regional Area Codes
Connections and Setup Regional Area Codes Depending on your area, you may need to set regional area codes. These are needed in order for the phone to determine the number format to display when a valid CID signal is received. Calls received that match any of the regional area codes display as 10 digits. If the number is not displayed correctly, the phone may not be able to dial back the number. -
Page 17: Oice .M Ail
Connections and Setup Voice Mail Access Codes You can program a voice mail access code for each telephone line for quick access to your voice mail. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use the Review 3 or 4 button to scroll to VM CODE. 3. -
Page 18: Telephone Operation
Telephone Operation Telephone Operation Making Calls with the Handset 1. Pick up the handset and the phone automatically selects an open line. 2. Wait for a dial tone. 3. Dial a phone number. 4. Hang up the handset when finished. Making Calls with the Speakerphone 1. -
Page 19: With . The .H Andset
Telephone Operation Receiving Calls with the Handset When the phone rings, the corresponding line’s indicator flashes rapidly. 1. Pick up the handset (your phone automatically selects the ringing line). 2. When you are finished, hang up the handset. Receiving Calls with the Speakerphone When the phone rings, the corresponding line’s indicator flashes rapidly. -
Page 20: Elephone .N Umbers
Telephone Operation Pre-Dialing Telephone Numbers Pre-dialing lets you to enter, check , and edit a telephone number before engaging the line. There are several ways to pre-dial a telephone number: • Manually enter the telephone number, or • Press one of the 16 Memory location buttons, or •... -
Page 21: Hold
Telephone Operation Hold Placing a Call on Hold 1. Press Hold. The indicator for the line on hold flashes green. 2. Hang up or press another Line button. Releasing a Call from Hold Press the Line button for the call on hold. The phone automatically goes into speakerphone mode. -
Page 22: Olume
Telephone Operation Volume The ringer, speaker, and handset/headset volumes can be set independently. Your telephone is preset but may be set to individual taste. To return to the default settings, press both the Vol 5 or 6 buttons simultaneously. Ringer Volume While the handset is on the cradle tap the Vol 5 or 6 button to increase or decrease the ringer loudness. -
Page 23: Telephone Operation
Telephone Operation Do Not Disturb This feature disables an incoming call ring, within the time duration you selected. You can program the Do Not Disturb duration. 1. While the handset is on the cradle, press DND button. The DND indicator flashes. 2. -
Page 24: V Oice .M Essaging
Telephone Operation Voice Messaging Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service and you subscribe to it, the Voicemail indicator on the base flashes to indicate a message is waiting. It stops flashing after the message is reviewed. IMPORTANT: You must have the voice mail access code programmed for this feature to work. See “Voice Mail Access Codes.”... -
Page 25: Caller Id (Cid)
Caller ID Caller ID (CID) Summary Screen The summary screen shows the current time, current date and number of new calls to be reviewed. It is displayed until any button is pressed. Within 10 seconds of receiving a new call, the new caller information is displayed and the green NEW CALL indicator illuminates. -
Page 26: Reviewing Cid Records
Caller ID Reviewing CID Records • Press the Review 3 or 4 to scroll the call records. NOTE: When you scroll to the start/end of the list, START /END appears in the display. Saving CID Records to Memory/Phone Directory Memory 1. -
Page 27: Caller Id
Caller ID 3. To adjust the phone number format, use the Review 3 or 4 button For instance, a 7-digit local number sometimes cannot be dialed because it requires a 10-digit or 11-digit format. Use the Review 3 or 4 button to scroll through 7, 10, and 11-digit numbers. -
Page 28: Memory
Memory Direct Access Memory & Directory Memory Storing a Name and Number in Memory 1. Press the Store button. ENTER DIGIT shows in the display. 2. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the number you want to store (up to 32 digits). NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the 34 button to position the cursor and press Delete to erase an incorrect digit OR directly input another digit to replace the incorrect digit. -
Page 29: R Eviewing .S Tored .N Ames .&.N
Memory Reviewing Stored Names & Numbers 1. Press the Directory button. 2. Use the Review 3 or 4 button to review the records stored in Directory Memory. -OR- 1. Press a Memory button to review the record stored in Direct Access Memory. Changing a Stored Name or Number 1. -
Page 30: Toring Ause
Memory Storing a Pause Use the Redial/Pause button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in the dialing sequence (for example, when you must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when you must enter codes to access your bank’s information line). Dialing a Stored Number If the number is stored in the Directory Memory, 1. -
Page 31: C Hain .D Ialing
Memory Chain Dialing This process allows you to dial a succession of stored numbers from separate memory locations. This is useful when you must dial several sequences of numbers, such as with frequent calls via a telephone company long distance provider. For Example Memory Location Local access number of long distance company... -
Page 32: T Ouch .M Emory
Memory Deleting a One-Touch Memory 1. Press One-Touch button. 2. Press the Delete button. Deleting a Directory Memory 1. Press the Directory button. 2. Press 3 or 4 buttons to scroll to the desired memory. 3. Press the Delete button. Deleting All Directory Memory This feature allows you to clear all memory saved in the directory at once. -
Page 33: Other Information
Other Information Display Messages The following special messages indicate the status of a message or the unit: NO CALLS The CID memory log is empty. UNKNOWN CALLER The incoming call does not have CID service or their service area is not linked to yours. If UNKNOWN CALLER appears along with a calling number, the name information for that number was not available. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide
Other Information Troubleshooting Guide No dial tone • Check or repeat installation steps: Make sure the telephone line cords are connected to the phone and the wall jack. Make sure the cords are not damaged . • Make sure the hook switch pops up when the handset is lifted . •... -
Page 35: General Product Care
Other Information General Product Care To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps). • DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture. •... -
Page 36: Limited Warranty
Other Information Limited Warranty Thomson Multimedia Ltd., warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 2 years from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries. -
Page 37: Nformation
Accessory Information AC power adaptor 5-2495A To order, call the nearest distributor for your area; Ontario: (905) 624-8516 Manitoba: (204) 783-2088 British Columbia: (604) 438-8001 Quebec: (514) 352-9071 A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering. It is required by law to collect ap- propriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. -
Page 38: Ccessory
Index Accessory Information 37 Dialing a Stored Number 30 Important Information Attaching the Desktop Dialing Back Important Installation Pedestal Direct Access Memory & Information Installation Directory Memory 28 Display Language Installing the Phone Display Messages Interference Information 2 Base Layout Do Not Disturb Introduction Call Alert Tone... - Page 39 Index Parts Checklist Saving CID Records to Voice Mail Access Placing a Call on Hold 21 Memory/Phone Codes Pre-Dialing Telephone Directory Memory 26 Voice Messaging Numbers Speakerphone, Handset, and Volume Programming the Headset Volume 22 Telephone Storing a Name and Number in Wall Mounting the Memory...
- Page 40 Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson Multimedia Ltd. 30 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 304 Mississauga, ON Canada L5R 3E7 ©...
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