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E272
106520-01 Rev 2
User Manual

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  • Page 1 E272 106520-01 Rev 2 User Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    E272 Features ........
  • Page 4 Adjusting the Volume ......... . 15 Temporary Tone Service .
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The E272 is a digital 2.4GHz cordless phone that incorporates your telephone company’s calling features, such as Caller ID, Voicemail and Call Waiting ID, to provide a powerful, full function cordless telephone. The E272 also has an exciting new feature - Voice Announce.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless SAFETY INSTRUCTION AFETY YMBOLS AFETY NSTRUCTIONS WARNING: CAUTION This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's...
  • Page 7: Telephone Wiring And Jack Installation

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless Never push objects of any kind into this telephone as WARNINGS WARNING they can touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this shock.
  • Page 8: Batteries

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless Do not store this phone or battery pack in a high ATTERIES temperature area. Batteries stored in a freezer or refrigerator should be protected from condensation CAUTION during storage and defrosting. Battery packs should be stabilized at room temperature before using.
  • Page 9: Installing The E272

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless INSTALLING THE E272 HECK THE ONTENTS CAUTION Check to see that the following items are enclosed: Telephone Base and Handset You must use a Class 2 power adapter that supplies Long Line Cord 9 Volts DC and delivers at least 600mA. Its center...
  • Page 10: Install The Batteries

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless c. To replace the battery cover, slide the cover NSTALL THE ATTERIES upwards until the tab engages and the cover Use this procedure to install or replace the batteries in the snaps into place. telephone. Be sure to follow the battery specifications and safety instructions.
  • Page 11: Desktop / Wall Mount Wedge

    ESKTOP OUNT EDGE When the spare battery is fully charged for 24 hours in the The E272 can be set on a tabletop or mounted on the wall. base, it provides operational backup during a power failure ESKTOP OR ABLETOP (the handset will continue to operate).
  • Page 12: Install The Telephone Line Cord

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless d. Use the gap on the underside of the base to TTACHING THE OUNTING gather any excess cord. EDGE Install the wedge by aligning it over e. Hang the base over the installation hooks the holes and pressing in the (wall plate not supplied).
  • Page 13: Features And Controls

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless FEATURES AND CONTROLS Headset Jack Menu/Exit Voicemail Light Delete Key Function Keys Review Keys Mute Key Volume Redial Key 2.4 GHz Control CALL # 5 Keys 5:05 PM MAY 5 SMITH JOHN Handset Charge Light 1-408-555-1234...
  • Page 14 E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless Keys Mute Key (side of the handset) mutes the handset or handset speakerphone microphone. Volume Control Keys (side of the handset and top of Mute Key (base) mutes the base speakerphone base) adjust the loudness of the handset, handset ringer and base ringer.
  • Page 15: Handset Modes

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless ANDSET ODES ALLER MODE Depending on the handset’s mode, the functions of the 3 keys below the display vary. 2.4 GHz CALL # 5 Review Key 2.4 GHz SMITH JOHN 1-408-555-1234 CALLS Key) 5:05 AM MAY 5...
  • Page 16 E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless IRECTORY 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz 15:05 - DIRECTORY - JOHN SMITH Review Key Call Timer 1-408-555-1234 DIR Key) REDIAL/P EDIT DELETE HOLD TALK MENU TALK MENU REVIEW REVIEW EXIT EXIT Edit Key edits information in the directory.
  • Page 17: Personalizing Your Phone

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless ERSONALIZING YOUR HONE You can personalize your phone by pressing the MENU / EXIT - MENU - key. is displayed on the screen. Using the 2.4 GHz REVIEW key, scroll through the options. Enter the menu number to select the desired option or press SELECT - MENU - when the arrow (cursor) is next to the desired option.
  • Page 18 NTERCOM In addition to the normal telephone functions, your E272 can also be used as an intercom. To configure your phone as an intercom, press MENU / EXIT. Using the REVIEW key, scroll through the options until the arrow is...
  • Page 19 E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless To setup Message Screening, press MENU / EXIT. Using the Once Message Screening is set up, you must select the calls key, scroll through the options until the arrow that you want screened. The following is displayed.
  • Page 20 ANGUAGE Some voicemail systems operate differently and require a The E272 can be configured to display text in English or pause to be entered after your telephone number. A test call Spanish. To select the language, press MENU / EXIT. Using is recommended to ensure a proper connection.
  • Page 21 ELECTING A IALING ETHOD additional pauses to be entered. After setting up the The E272 dials in either tone or pulse/rotary mode. To Voicemail access number, the screen prompts: select the dialing method, press MENU / EXIT. Using the REVIEW...
  • Page 22 ALL CALLS WILL All calls will be announced. If a BE ANNOUNCED The E272 can announce each caller’s name or number message is recorded, the message is aloud while displaying the information on the handset. played instead of a number. If a “Private caller”...
  • Page 23: Using The E272

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless USING THE E272 NSWERING ALLS DJUSTING THE OLUME You can answer a call three ways: ANDSET Press TALK / END (handset). Press TALK / END. Press SPEAKER (handset or base). Press the VOLUME key on the side of the...
  • Page 24: Temporary Tone Service

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless INGER IMING ALLS When you are on a call, a call timer is shown. The timer Press the VOLUME key on the base displays the duration of the call. When the timer goes past while the phone is not in use.
  • Page 25: Using Hold

    ERVICES You can place a call on hold by pressing the HOLD key Your E272 is programmed so you can easily use all of the (handset or base). The talk /end and speaker (base) lights convenient network services you subscribe to through your CALL HOLDING flash slowly while calls are on hold.
  • Page 26: Using Message Screening

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless INTERCOM NEED TO KNOW To activate, press MENU / EXIT and select 2 for INTERCOM ACTIVE is displayed on the handset and base. Network Voicemail and 3-Way Calling are required from The base beeps twice to indicate intercom is active. To your local telephone company in order to use Message deactivate, press TALK / END (handset) or SPEAKER (base).
  • Page 27: Using Transfer To Voicemail

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless ID (CWID) O SING RANSFER TO OICEMAIL SING AITING PTIONS When a new call comes in while you are talking, you will hear Transfer to Voicemail allows you to transfer the person you a tone. The new caller’s name and phone number, if are talking to directly to your voicemail system.
  • Page 28: Caller Id Records

    Call Waiting tone, do one of the following. information about an incoming call before you answer the phone. The E272 announces the caller’s name or number Press one of the 5 digits listed below to go directly to aloud in addition to displaying it when Voice Announce is the corresponding option.
  • Page 29: Directory Records

    E272, a recorded message must be saved with the Once the number has been dialed using this individual’s number in the directory. You can create your...
  • Page 30 E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless REATING A IRECTORY ECORD NEED TO KNOW You can enter up to 16 characters in the name field and 32 digits in the number field. You can also record a voice Entering Text Options: The numeric keys on the announce message.
  • Page 31 E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless Hold the handset in the normal “talk” position. You have 2 seconds to record the message you will hear NEED TO KNOW when the caller is announced. At the end of the 2 If you need to edit more than one item, you must repeat seconds, the recorded name message is the process for each item.
  • Page 32 E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless before saving the number to the Directory. NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW If there is no voice announce message previously saved, see “Creating a Directory Record” on page 22. To edit the name and number field, you must be in Press 2 to edit the voice announce message.
  • Page 33 E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless EVIEWING ECORDS IN THE IRECTORY ELETING AN NDIVIDUAL ECORD Press the DIR ( ) key. Press DIR ( ). Use the REVIEW key to find the directory record Use the REVIEW key or look up the directory desired.
  • Page 34: Reading Display Messages

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless PRIVATE EADING ISPLAY ESSAGES The E272 indicates status by displaying the following The caller has purposely chosen to block his/her caller messages: ID information. RECHARGE BATTERY END OF LIST The handset battery is getting low. Place the handset You have reached the end of the directory or call in the base in order to recharge.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless TROUBLESHOOTING - Check the AC adapter. Be sure that the adapter ROBLEM OLUTION is not damaged and that it is securely plugged Handset or Base Lockup (Handset or Base does not into a working outlet. Also check that the wall respond to any key press;...
  • Page 36 E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless Handset lights do not work No dial tone - Press the TALK / END key to test. The talk light - Verify that the line cord is connected, secure should come on. and inserted in the proper jack.
  • Page 37 E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless NO DATA SENT Charges for 3-Way Calling appear on phone bill - Check your service. Call your local telephone - Network Voicemail and 3-Way Calling are company to ensure that you have Caller ID or required from your local telephone company in Call Waiting ID service.
  • Page 38 E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless - You will see your telephone number on the screen. Delete your old telephone number by pressing the DELETE key until no numbers are left on the screen. - Press *82, press REDIAL / P to enter a pause, and then reenter your telephone number.
  • Page 39: Fcc And Warranty

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless FCC AND WARRANTY FCC R EQUIREMENTS RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION FCC P 15 I NFORMATION This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. To comply...
  • Page 40 E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be If trouble is experienced with this equipment or for repair/ connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line warranty information, please contact the customer service may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming center at the number listed on your Quick Start.
  • Page 41: Warranty

    E272 - 2.4GHz Cordless We are not responsible for implied warranties, including those of ARRANTY fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability after the If your telephone is defective in material or workmanship and you initial one year period. We do not pay for loss of time,...

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