To Turn Off Call Forward; Messagebank® 12; To Access Messagebank; Date & Time - Telstra A248 User Manual

To Turn off Call Forward®
Call Forwarding
1 Press the Call Forwarding Key (the phone will go into hands free
mode, dial the cancel call forward number sequence, then return
to on hook mode)
The Call Forward LED will stop flashing.
MessageBank®
MessageBank® is like having an answering machine built into
your telephone. Please set up the MessageBank® key (see page 8)
before using this feature.
If you have messages waiting on MessageBank® the
MessageBank® Indicator will flash.
To access MessageBank®
Hands Free
1. Lift the handset or press the Hands Free key.
2. Press the MessageBank® key
MessageBank
3. Follow the prompts to receive your messages or to make
changes to your mailbox.
Hands Free
4. Replace the handset or press Hands Free.
Date and time
You do not need to set the date and time on the Telstra A248, this
is updated automatically from the network with the first Calling
Number Display call recieved.
Delete
To view month and day , press the Delete/M-D key.
M-D

Optional Power Adaptor

There is a socket for an optional power adaptor on the rear of the
A248. The power adaptor should meet the following output
specifications.
Voltage: 9 Volts DC
Current: 300 milliamps
Polarity: Centre positive
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Troubleshooting

No Dial Tone

Check that the telephone line cord connectors at both ends are
pushed in firmly until they click.
Check that the handset cord connectors at both ends are pushed
in firmly until they click.

Telephone does not ring

You may have too many devices on your telephone line. Note the
REN number that is written on the base of all your devices, the
total should not be more than three.
The MessageBank® indicator does not flash
when there are messages waiting
Change the batteries in the base of the telephone. Use only
alkaline type batteries as other battery types may leak and
damage your telephone.
Maintenance
There is no regular maintenance required for your Telstra A248
telephone.
To clean the outside plastic, first unplug the unit and use only a
damp cloth. Do not use detergents or sprays.
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