Multi-handset 5.8 ghz digital frequency hopping spread spectrum technology
cordless all digital answering system with caller id / call waiting (14 pages)
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Owner’s Manual, this unit will provide you with years of trouble-free service. BellSouth is committed to providing quality products that fit your needs. We would like to have any comments or suggestions you might have on this product. You may mail your comments to: U.S.
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S S p p e e c c i i a a l l F F e e a a t t u u r r e e s s C C A A L L L L E E R R I I D D S S Y Y S S T T E E M M Multi-Function Large LCD Screen - Shows the number you are dialing, and with Caller ID service (available through subscription from your local telephone company), displays information about the caller before you answer the call.
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H H A A N N D D S S E E T T C C o o n n t t r r o o l l s s 1. HANDSET ANTENNA 2. NEW CALL/MESSAGE WAITING INDICATOR Pg. 14, 15 3.
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H H A A N N D D S S E E T T C C o o n n t t r r o o l l s s 5. HANDSET VOLUME CONTROL (HI, MID, LOW) Switch: Select the receiver volume level (HI, MID, LOW).
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B B A A S S E E U U N N I I T T C C o o n n t t r r o o l l s s 1. TONE/PULSE SELECT SWITCH Pg. 6, 31 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK Pg.
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B B A A S S E E U U N N I I T T C C o o n n t t r r o o l l s s 1. TONE/PULSE Select Switch 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK 3.
C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Safety Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 Getting Started ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Desk Mounting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Wall Mounting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Cordless Telephone Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Preparing for Use --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 NO LINE Indicator -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Receiving Calls ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11 Placing Calls --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12...
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C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Saving in the PHONEBOOK -------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 PREFERRED CALLS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 BLOCKED CALLS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Editing a Name and Number in the PHONEBOOK --------------------------------------- 19 Editing a Number in the PHONEBOOK before Dialing ---------------------------------- 20 Placing Calls from the PHONEBOOK -------------------------------------------------------- 21 Deleting All Records in the PHONEBOOK -------------------------------------------------- 21...
S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, always follow these basic safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment.
S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F.
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G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i n n g g Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e This section is a reference guide to the basic functions and operations of your cordless telephone.
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G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 120V WALL TONE/PULSE OUTLET SELECT SWITCH AC ADAPTER TELEPHONE JACK POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK TELEPHONE LINE CORD...
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G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d ANTENNA Press the button to confirm that you talk have a dial tone. If you do not get a dial tone, review steps 3 through 11.
D D e e s s k k M M o o u u n n t t i i n n g g D D e e s s k k M M o o u u n n t t i i n n g g One of the special features of your telephone is the unique design of the MOUNTING BRACKET which can hold your phone at an angle when desk mounting or wall mounting.
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W W a a l l l l M M o o u u n n t t i i n n g g W W a a l l l l M M o o u u n n t t i i n n g g You may choose to put the BASE UNIT of your cordless telephone on a wall.
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W W a a l l l l M M o o u u n n t t i i n n g g IMPORTANT: A “beep” will be heard when the HANDSET is properly positioned in the BASE UNIT CHARGE CRADLE and charging. Securely positioning the HANDSET in the BASE UNIT will also prevent the HANDSET from falling.
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C C o o r r d d l l e e s s s s T T e e l l e e p p h h o o n n e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n P P r r e e p p a a r r i i n n g g f f o o r r U U s s e e Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours.
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C C o o r r d d l l e e s s s s T T e e l l e e p p h h o o n n e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n NOTES: 1.
C C o o r r d d l l e e s s s s T T e e l l e e p p h h o o n n e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n H H e e a a d d s s e e t t F F e e a a t t u u r r e e Your HANDSET, when connected to a headset (not included),...
C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D S S y y s s t t e e m m O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D S S y y s s t t e e m m This telephone automatically displays an incoming caller’s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call.
C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D S S y y s s t t e e m m O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n C C a a l l l l W W a a i i t t i i n n g g When you subscribe to a Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, this telephone will display the name and number of the second caller while you are having a...
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C C a a l l l l e e r r I I D D S S y y s s t t e e m m O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S a a v v i i n n g g a a N N a a m m e e a a n n d d N N u u m m b b e e r r f f r r o o m m t t h h e e C C a a l l l l e e r r L L i i s s t t i i n n t t o o t t h h e e P P H H O O N N E E B B O O O O K K 1.
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