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BellSouth GH9492 Owner's Manual Installation And Operating Instructions

2.4 ghz cordless telephone with digital answering machine & caller id on call waiting 40 channel autoscan with 4 separate mailboxes
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2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering
Machine & Caller ID on Call Waiting
40 CHANNEL AUTOSCAN WITH 4 SEPARATE MAILBOXES
Model GH9492
OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE.
KEEP FOR YOUR
REFERENCE.
For installation information, please
see "Getting Started" instructions
on page 6 or your separate Quick
Start Guide.
Visit Us on the Web:
www.uselectronics.info
© 2004 Bellsouth Corporation

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR YOUR REFERENCE. For installation information, please see “Getting Started” instructions on page 6 or your separate Quick Start Guide. Visit Us on the Web: www.uselectronics.info © 2004 Bellsouth Corporation...

  • Page 2: Special Features

    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.

  • Page 3: Answering System Features

    Special Features CALLER ID SYSTEM 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. Name and Number DIRECTORY - Stores up to 40 names and numbers so that you can call them with a single key stroke.

  • Page 4: Handset Controls

    HANDSET Controls 1. HANDSET ANTENNA NEW CALL/MESSAGE WAITING INDICATOR Pg. 14, 15 3. LCD SCREEN 10.VOLUME CONTROL (HI, MID, LOW) SWITCH TALK BUTTON 11.SCROLLUP-DOWN/ Pg. 7, 8, 10~12, 13~14 SHIFTLEFT-RIGHT 16, 20~21, 31, 40 BUTTON Pg. 14, 16~27 12. FUNCTION/VOICE MAIL 5.
  • Page 5 HANDSET Controls 5. DIR (DIRECTORY) Button: Press to access names and numbers stored in the DIRECTORY. (See pages 16 to 21 for details.) 6. HEADSET JACK: For connecting your headset plug to enjoy hands-free communication. (See page 12 for detail.) 7.

  • Page 6: Base Unit Controls

    BASE UNIT Controls 5 .P O W E R - I N 1 . BASE UNIT CONNECTION JACK A N T E N N A Pg. 6, 7 2 . TONE-PULSE SELECT 6 . TELEPHONE LINE SWITCH Pg. 7, 40 CONNECTION JACK Pg.
  • Page 7 BASE UNIT Controls 9. MEMO BUTTON Pg. 32, 34 16.STOPBUTTON Pg. 8, 28, 30, 33, 42 10.ERASE BUTTON Pg. 29, 34 17.REPEAT BUTTON Pg. 33 11.SKIPBUTTON Pg. 33 18.PLAY BUTTON Pg. 32~33 12.SPEAKER BUTTON Pg. 11 13.MAILBOX 1 BUTTON Pg. 30, 19.MAILBOX 4 BUTTON Pg.
  • Page 8 BASE UNIT Controls 28.IN USE LED INDICATOR 22.CHARGE LED INDICATOR Pg. 10~12 23.CHARGE TERMINALS 24.LED MESSAGE DISPLAY Pg. 30~31, 33~34 29.PRIMARY MAILBOX LED INDICATOR Pg. 30, 32, 34 25.MAILBOX 2 BUTTON Pg. 30, 30.MAILBOX 3 BUTTON 32~35 Pg. 30, 32~35 UTTON Pg.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions -------------------------------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 4 Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 6 Desk Mounting --------------------------------------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 9 Cordless Telephone Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10...
  • Page 10 Contents Saving in the DIRECTORY ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 PREFERRED CALLS ------------------------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 18 BLOCKED CALLS ------------------------------------------ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 18 Editing a Name and Number in the DIRECTORY --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 19 Editing the Number in the DIRECTOR Y before Dialing -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 20...
  • Page 11 Contents Message Alert ---------------------------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 31 Setting Ring Select ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 Recording a Memo ---------------------------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 32 Playing of Messages/Memos ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 32...

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions 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. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. 3.

  • Page 13: Save These Instructions

    Safety Instructions E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 14.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started Connecting Your Phone This section is a reference guide to the basic functions and operations of your cordless telephone. For more detailed descriptions of the operations and features of this telephone, refer to the Contents on page 1. Carefully remove your cordless telephone from its shipping carton.
  • Page 15 Getting Started 7. Install the H A N D S E T B AT T E RY PACK by plugging it into the BATTERY CONNECTOR inside the BAT T E RY C O M PA RT M E N T. T h e HANDSET LCD Screen will display “...
  • Page 16 28.) 14. Set the date and time on the BASE UNIT. (See page 28 for details.) You are now ready to use your new BellSouth Cordless Telephone. IMPORTANT In order to utilize the Caller ID feature, you must subscribe to Caller ID service from your local...

  • Page 17: Desk Mounting

    Desk Mounting Desk Mounting 1. Place the BASE UNIT on any desired but suitable location. 2. Put the HANDSET into its cradle with the LCD Screen faces you. IMPORTANT: 1. A “beep’ will be heard when the HANDSET is properly positioned in the BASE UNIT CHARGE CRADLE and charging.

  • Page 18: Cordless Telephone Operation

    Cordless Telephone Operation Preparing for Use Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require recharging of the BATTERY PACK more often. 1. Place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 12 hours. 2.

  • Page 19: Receiving Calls Using The Base Unit Speakerphone

    Cordless Telephone Operation NOTE: talk 1. The Call Timer will start to count once you press the button. 2. The LCD Screen emits light for 5 seconds every time you press any buttons on the HANDSET. 3. When “ CALLS ” appears on the LCD Screen, it means that the HANDSET is OFF-HOOK (connected to the telephone line).

  • Page 20: Placing Calls

    Cordless Telephone Operation Placing Calls talk 1. Press the button, the Call Timer starts to count. The HANDSET LCD Screen will display “ CALLS ” , and “ TALKING ” , and the BASE UNIT IN USE LED indicator will light up. 2.

  • Page 21: Redial Feature

    Cordless Telephone Operation Redial Feature talk 1. If you get a busy tone, press the button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT to hang up. 2. Later, press the talk button again. 3. Listen for a dial tone. redial 4.

  • Page 22: Caller Id System Operation

    Caller ID System Operation Caller ID System This telephone automatically displays an incoming caller ’ s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. It records up to 80 calls and stores the data in Memory. IMPORTANT: You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your local telephone company to utilize this feature.

  • Page 23: Call Waiting

    Caller ID System Operation Call Waiting 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 conversation with your first caller. e.g.

  • Page 24: Viewing The Caller List

    Caller ID System Operation Viewing the Caller List 1. Press the SCROLL DOWN button to view the latest Caller ID record, or press the SCROLLUP button to view the first Caller ID record, press the SHIFTRIGHT button if the name has more than 11 characters. MICHAEL BROW BROWING 6 0 4 - 5 5 5 - 1 2 1 2...

  • Page 25: Saving The Name And Number In The Caller List Into The Directory

    Caller ID System Operation Saving the Name and Number in the Caller List into the DIRECTORY 1. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the Caller ID record. button. The LCD Screen will show “ SAVED ” . 2.

  • Page 26: Speed Viewing The Directory

    Caller ID System Operation Speed Viewing the DIRECTORY 1. Press the button. 2. Enter the first letter of a name. (See Page 27 for detail of entering a letter.) 3. Press the SCROLLUP button to view all names with the same first letter. Saving in the DIRECTORY 1.

  • Page 27: Editing A Name And Number In The Directory

    Caller ID System Operation Editing a Name and Number in the DIRECTORY button. The LCD Screen will display “ DIRECTORY ” . 1. Press the 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you want to edit. MICHAEL BROW 6 0 4 - 5 5 5 - 1 2 1 2 TOTAL...

  • Page 28: Editing The Number In The Directory Before Dialing

    Caller ID System Operation Editing the Number in the DIRECTORY before Dialing button. The LCD Screen will display “ DIRECTORY ” . 1. Press the 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the caller. edit 3. Press the button to edit the name.

  • Page 29: Placing Calls From The Directory

    Caller ID System Operation Placing Calls from the DIRECTORY button. The LCD Screen will display “ DIRECTORY ” . 1. Press the 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you want to call. 3. Press and hold down the DIAL 7 button for a local call, or press and hold down the DIAL 10 button for a local call with area code, or press and hold down the...

  • Page 30: Function Operation

    Caller ID System Operation Function Operation You can change the settings on the HANDSET through the functions menu. This unit contains the following special functions: A. LANGUAGE F. PBX NUMBER B. SILENT ON/OFF G. FLASH TIME C. TIME SET H. PAUSE TIME D.

  • Page 31: Language

    Caller ID System Operation A. Language This telephone offers English, Spanish, and French languages for your convenience. menu 1. Press the voice mail button. 2. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD button. edit 3. Press the button. 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to select the language you desire.

  • Page 32: Ringer Volume

    Caller ID System Operation redial 5. Press and hold down the button. save/pause menu 6. Press the button to return to STANDBY mode. voice mail NOTE: The date and time will automatically set, if you have subscribed to the Caller ID service from your local telephone company.

  • Page 33: Flash Time

    Caller ID System Operation 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button. (OFF is the preset PBX number.) PBX MODE OFF - set for direct line access. redial 5. Press and hold down the button. save/pause menu 6. Press the button to go back to STANDBY mode.

  • Page 34: Voice Mail

    Caller ID System Operation I. Voice Mail This telephone enables you to store the Voice Mail Access Code number in your area. This will automatically connect you to the Voice Mail service provider with one-touch dialing. menu 1. Press the button.

  • Page 35: Telephone Keypad Characters

    Caller ID System Operation Telephone Keypad Characters The TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons are used to enter characters when entering names. Press the appropriate TELEPHONE KEYPAD button to get the following characters. KEYPAD CHARACTERS BUTTONS SPACE & ’( ) * . 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4...

  • Page 36: Answering System Operation

    Answering System Operation Resetting the Answering System stop After connecting your phone, press and hold down the button for at least 3 seconds. Release the button and the unit will “ beep ” . Your unit will now reset itself. Then your unit will announce, Please enter new time and record your announcement.

  • Page 37: Recording Your Outgoing Messages

    Answering System Operation Recording Your Outgoing Messages Your Answering System provides one PRIMARY MAILBOX and four individual MAILBOXES (1, 2, 3, 4) which can receive their own Incoming Messages (ICM). Before using your Answering System, it is suggested that you record an Outgoing Message (OGM). This is the announcement callers will hear when the system answers a call.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    Answering System Operation NOTE: To check your OGM, press the button. If you did not record an OGM, your Answering System will announce, You have no announcement. B. Recording your OGM to Individual MAILBOX 1, 2, 3 or 4 1. Press a mailbox button, the corresponding MAILBOX LED indicator will blink. 2.

  • Page 39: Setting To Answer Calls

    Answering System Operation Setting to Answer Calls The ANSWER ON/OFF LED indicator must be ON for the Answering System to answer calls. Depending on the setting of the ANNC/ICM switch, the Answering System will either hang up after your announcement (ANNC) or begin to record your caller ’ s messages (ICM). After the caller leaves an ICM, the time and day will be stamped at the end of each recorded ICM.

  • Page 40: Recording A Memo

    Answering System Operation Recording a Memo A. To record a Memo in the PRIMARY MAILBOX memo 1. Press and hold down the button to record your Memo. 2. Begin speaking immediately after you hear, Please record your message after the beep. memo Continue to depress the button.

  • Page 41: Saving Messages

    Answering System Operation B. To play messages/memos in an individual MAILBOX (1, 2, 3, 4) 1. Press a mailbox button, the corresponding MAILBOX LED indicator starts to blink. play 2. Press the button. The system will play all NEW messages/memos. play 3.

  • Page 42: Erasing Messages

    Answering System Operation Erasing Messages A. To erase all of the messages in the PRIMARY MAILBOX erase 1. Press and hold down the button until you hear the announcement, Messages erased, you have no messages. If you have a new message in the PRIMARY MAILBOX, you will hear, You have # new messages.

  • Page 43: Remote Control Operation

    Remote Control Operation Remote Operation through a Tone Telephone You can use many Answering System features when you are away from home. To protect your privacy, most of the features can be used only after you enter the three-digit Remote Access Code.

  • Page 44: Using The Remote Instruction Code

    Remote Control Operation Using the Remote Instruction Code 1. Dial your telephone number. 2. Listen to or bypass the OGM in the PRIMARY MAILBOX by entering your Remote Access Code. 3. A “ beep ” will sound when your Remote Access Code is correctly accepted by your Answering System.

  • Page 45: Security

    Security Security System Your cordless telephone uses a digital coding security system to prevent unauthorized use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless telephone. The system has its own identifying signal created by microcomputers in both the BASE UNIT and the HANDSET. Security Code This telephone has an internal security code with 65,536 possible combinations.

  • Page 46: Recharging The Battery Pack

    Recharging the BATTERY PACK Battery Type Use the following type and size of BATTERY PACK: Cordless Telephone BATTERY PACK 3.6V, 600mAh U.S. Electronics Inc. Ni-MH Battery Pack: Model B655 This BATTERY PACK is available through: U.S. Electronics Service Center 105 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 1-800-825-5208 NOTES: 1.

  • Page 47: Changing The Battery Pack

    Changing the BATTERY PACK Changing the Battery Pack The BATTERY PACK provides power for the HANDSET of your cordless telephone. To Replace BATTERY PACK: 1. Remove the HANDSET BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER by sliding it down. 2. Pull out the BATTERY PACK PLUG and remove the BATTERY PACK. 3.

  • Page 48: Problem Solving

    Problem Solving Problem Solving Section For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems. Phone does not work, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source. 2. HANDSET is charged. 3. TONE/PULSE Select switch is in the right position. 4.
  • Page 49 Problem Solving Answering System does not work, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source. stop 2. Reset the system by pressing and holding the button for at least 3 seconds. Release the button and the unit will “ beep ” . Answering System does not answer calls, check the following: 1.

  • Page 50: Technical Information

    Technical Information Technical Information This cordless telephone uses radio frequencies to allow mobility. There are certain difficulties in using radio frequencies with a cordless telephone. While these are normal, the following could affect the operation of your system. Noise Electrical pulse noise is present in most homes at one time or another. This noise is most intense during electrical storms.

  • Page 51: Fcc Requirements

    FCC Requirements Federal Communications Commission Requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. A label on the BASE UNIT of the equipment contains, among other information, the ACTA Product Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
  • Page 52 FCC Requirements Federal Communications Commission Requirements (continued) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 53: Warranty

    There are no other expressed or implied warranties from BellSouth Products. Warranty Service Provided If you purchased the telephone new from a retail vendor, BellSouth Products warrants the telephone against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase.
  • Page 54 7137 Southlake Parkway Morrow, GA30260 NOTE: A telephone product received which was not made for BellSouth Products or which is not defective as determined by our test procedures will not be repaired and will be returned to you C.O.D., freight collect.

  • Page 55: Wall Mounting Template

    Wall Mounting Template This page serves as a template for attachment of screws to the wall when mounting this telephone on the wall. 1. Cut out this page. 2. Use this template to determine the distance between screws when mounting this phone on the wall. The two cross hairs identify where to attach the screws.
  • Page 56 IMPORTANT In order to get maximum life from the HANDSET BATTERY PACK, be sure to charge the HANDSET for 12 hours before initial use. IMPORTANT Placing your BASE UNIT near appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, radios, or microwave ovens may cause interference. IMPORTANT When you hear interference, press the button to change the operating...
  • Page 57 STOP Make certain you receive the best performance from your telephone. Read this manual first. Visit Us on the Web: www.uselectronics.info Made in China...

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