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Radio Shack 43-5862 Owner's Manual

5.8 ghz expandable cordless telephone with talking caller id & digital answering system
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Expandable Cordless Telephone
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43-5862
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  • Page 1 Expandable Cordless Telephone with Talking Caller ID & Digital Answering System • Ni-MH Battery Pack Ni-MH Battery Pack (1 inside handset) • Modular Cord (1 long, 1 short) • AC Adapter (1) • Belt Clip (1) 43-5862 5.8 GHz...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features Introduction Important Information FCC Statement Surge Protection Important Safety Instructions Important Caller ID Information Read This Before Installation Controls & Functions Installation Selecting a Location Connecting the Phone Base On a Wall Plate or Wall Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack Notes on Recharging Install the Optional Power Backup Battery in the Base Installing a Belt Clip Using a Headset Using the Interface...
  • Page 3 Contents Basic Setup Changing the Dial Mode Selecting a Language for the Display Setting the Date and Time Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Activating the Key Touch Tone Adjusting the LCD contrast Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume T-coil (Handset Only) Adding Optional Accessory Handsets Ten Multi-Handset Expandability Registering Accessory Handsets...
  • Page 4 Contents Hanging Up Making a Call from the Phonebook Making a Call with Speed Dial Testing Stored Emergency Numbers Switching to the Speakerphone during a Call using the Handset 51 Using Caller ID and Call Waiting Talking Caller ID (Base Only) Using the Caller ID List Making a Call from a Caller ID Record Deleting Caller ID Records Using Call Waiting...
  • Page 5 Contents Traveling Out of Range Setting Up the Answering Machine Features Using the Answering Machine Interface Selecting a Language for Announcements Recording a Personal Greeting Selecting a Greeting Deleting Your Personal Greeting (Base Only) Setting the Number of Rings Setting the Record Time (or Announce Only) Activating the Message Alert Activating Call Screening Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) 77...

  • Page 6: Features

    The Basics Features Convenient Extension Placement — lets you add up to nine additional accessory handsets (RadioShack 43-5562) anywhere you have an AC outlet, regardless of phone jack location. Call Waiting/Caller ID — lets you answer a call even when you are on the phone;...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The Basics Introduction Thank you for purchasing your RadioShack 5.8 GHz Multi- Handset Expandable Cordless Telephone. Unlike other conventional cordless telephones, your telephone supports up to ten handsets on a single telephone line. You can add a handset to any room in your home or office that has an AC outlet. No more running around the house to answer the phone! You can transfer outside calls to other handsets.

  • Page 8: Important Information

    The Basics Important Information This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. FCC Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the base of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
  • Page 9 The Basics In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

  • Page 10: Surge Protection

    The Basics Surge Protection Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone.

  • Page 11: Important Caller Id Information

    The Basics Important Caller ID Information To use Caller ID and Call Waiting, you must be in an area where those services are available and you must subscribe to those services through your local phone company. Where Caller ID is offered, one or more options are generally available: •...

  • Page 12: Controls & Functions

    The Basics Controls & Functions Handset Handset Antenna Headset Jack Cover Belt Clip Hole Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer Handset Battery Compartment New Message indicator Handset Earpiece Handset Display Soft keys /FLASH key (talk/flash) key (phonebook) */TONE key SPEAKER key key (up) key (end call) key (caller ID) key (down) # key (pound)
  • Page 13 The Basics Base 4 5 6 19 20 Base Charging Contacts Base Speaker Base Antenna BACK/HOLD/INTERCOM Base Display Soft keys (phonebook/ left) key (up) MENU/SELECT key (caller ID /right) key (down) key (play/stop) key (delete) ANSWER key (answer on/off) DO NOT DISTURB key and indicator END/PAGE key (end/find handset)

  • Page 14: Installation

    The Basics Installation Before using your phone, carefully peel the protective film off the display. The film protects the handset window during shipment and is not necessary for use. Selecting a Location You can place the phone’s base on a desk or table, or mount it on a standard wall plate or directly on a wall.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Phone Base

    The Basics The handset antenna is located on the back, above the ringer speaker. For maximum communication range, do not hold the handset in such a way as to cover the antenna by your hand. Also, place the handset in the upright position while not in use so the antenna can pick up the signals from the base.

  • Page 16: On A Wall Plate Or Wall

    The Basics Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the bottom of the base. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the base of the phone. Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
  • Page 17 The Basics Insert the two tabs at the bottom of the narrow end of the supplied bracket into the base’s lower tab slots. Then press down on the bracket’s latches and insert them into the upper slots. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

  • Page 18: Connecting/Charging The Battery Pack

    The Basics Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni- MH) battery pack in the handset. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack. Then charge it for about 15 - 20 hours. Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 19 The Basics • If the display is blank and the phone does not work, recharge the battery pack. (The battery power might be too low to light the display.) • About once a month, fully discharge the battery by keeping the handset off the base until LOW BATTERY flashes on the display.

  • Page 20: Install The Optional Power Backup Battery In The Base

    The Basics Install the Optional Power Backup Battery in the Base The battery backup allows you to make and receive calls during a power failure. You can use any handset or the base, just as you would normally. Push the battery tray on the right side of the base until it clicks. The lock for the battery tray is released, and the battery tray comes out halfway.

  • Page 21: Installing A Belt Clip

    The Basics Installing a Belt Clip To Attach the Belt Clip Insert the belt clip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To Remove the Belt Clip Pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes. Using a Headset You can make or answer calls handsfree using an optional headset that has a 3/32-inch (2.5-mm) plug.

  • Page 22: Using The Interface

    The Basics Using the Interface Reading the Handset Display The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Standby Standby/ Description The telephone icon appears while Talk the line is in use. The privacy icon appears when Talk Privacy mode is turned on.

  • Page 23: Reading The Base Display

    The Basics Reading the Base Display The base display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Standby Standby/ Standby/ Standby/ Standby Description The telephone icon appears while Talk the line is in use. The privacy icon appears when Talk Privacy mode is turned on.

  • Page 24: The Standby Screen

    The Basics The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items: • Handset • Base Number of message Status of your answering machine Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/ day of the week and time / battery icon Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages, the Handset ID...

  • Page 25: Soft Key Function

    The Basics Soft Key Function “Soft” keys are keys that change functions while you operate your phone. There are two soft keys on the base and three on each handset. Soft keys allow you to: • Access the main menu • Set up CIDCW options •...

  • Page 26: Using The Four-Way Function Key

    The Basics Using the Four-Way Function Key Your handset and base have a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor (or highlighted area) on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. Press the left side of this key to open the phonebook. Press the right side of this key to access Caller ID information.

  • Page 27: Using The Base Menus

    The Basics Using the Base Menus To open the menu, press MENU/SELECT at the center of the four-way function key. Highlight the option you want by pressing on the four- way function key. This will move the cursor; the option currently highlighted appears in reversed out text.

  • Page 28: Entering Text From Your Phone

    The Basics Entering Text from Your Phone You can use the number keypad on your handset or base to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key.

  • Page 29: Basic Setup

    The Basics Basic Setup Changing the Dial Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. Nowadays, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode.

  • Page 30: Selecting A Language For The Display

    The Basics Selecting a Language for the Display Your handset and base display support three languages: English, French and Spanish. The language selection must be set separately for each handset or the base. The default language is English. For the Handset Display Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the HANDSET LANGUAGE submenu.

  • Page 31: Activating Caller Id On Call Waiting And Call Waiting Deluxe

    The Basics From the Handset Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the DATE & TIME submenu. Use the four-way function key to move the cursor to flash the month, day, year, hours, or minutes. To change the flashing item, press the number keypad.

  • Page 32: Activating The Key Touch Tone

    The Basics From the Handset Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the CALL WAITING submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. If you select ON, CALL WAIT DELUXE submenu appears. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. Press the OK soft key.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Lcd Contrast

    The Basics For the Base Keypad Press MENU/SELECT. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu. Select the BASE menu, and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. Press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Adjusting the LCD contrast Contrast adjusts the handset and the base display brightness.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Ringer, Earpiece And Speaker Volume

    The Basics Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset and base (off, low, and high). Please follow the steps below to change the ringer volume setting: Handset ringer: When the phone is in standby, press (softer).

  • Page 35: T-Coil (Handset Only)

    The Basics When the phone is in standby, press MENU/SELECT. Select the RINGS/VOLUMES menu, and then the SPEAKER VOLUME submenu. to adjust the speaker volume. Then press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. To return to standby, press END/PAGE. T-coil (Handset Only) The T-coil feature, used by hearing aid users, reduces the magnetic noise interference generated by digital cordless...

  • Page 36: Adding Optional Accessory Handsets

    Beyond the Basics Adding Optional Accessory Handsets Ten Multi-Handset Expandability Your phone supports up to ten handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger. Up to two handsets can be used for outside and/or intercom calls.

  • Page 37: Resetting Handsets

    Beyond the Basics Resetting Handsets If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first de-register the handset to clear the existing registration data. When the handset is in standby, press the MENU soft key. Select the DEREGISTRATION menu.

  • Page 38: Using The Phonebook

    Beyond the Basics The memory area for the phonebook and Caller ID are separated in your base. Therefore anytime 100 entries are available for the phonebook and Caller ID record in the base. When phonebook entries are full, you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears.

  • Page 39: Creating Phonebook Entries

    Beyond the Basics Creating Phonebook Entries To store names and numbers in your phonebook, please follow these steps: When the phone is in standby, press To create a new phonebook entry: HANDSET: Press the NEW soft key. BASE: For the first entry, press the STORE soft key. From the second entry, press the OPTIONS soft key, and then select the NEW ENTRY option.
  • Page 40 Beyond the Basics When you have finished: HANDSET: Press the OK soft key. You can enter the second phone number with the same procedure as the first phone number. To skip, press the OK soft key again without entering the second phone number.

  • Page 41: Finding And Viewing A Phonebook Entry

    Beyond the Basics option to leave the entry outside of any group. When you have finished, press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key. Assign this entry to a Speed Dial number (Speed Dial). Your phone has ten speed dial numbers, 0 to 9. HANDSET: The list for speed dial location appears.

  • Page 42: Editing Phonebook Entries

    Beyond the Basics first entry that begins with the letter you entered; you can then use search for an entry beginning with the letter M, press 6 once. Then you can scroll through the phonebook entry and view each of contents: HANDSET: Press the right key or the next.

  • Page 43: Deleting Phonebook Entries

    Beyond the Basics to scroll through the Caller ID records or redial numbers. When you come to the information you want to store: HANDSET: Press the STORE soft key. BASE: Press MENU/SELECT or the OPTIONS soft key, and then select the ADD TO PHONEBOOK option.

  • Page 44: Copying Phonebook Entries To Another Station

    Beyond the Basics You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display. Deleting All Phonebook Entries When the phone is in standby, press Press the OPTIONS soft key. Scroll to the DELETE ALL option, and then select it. ARE YOU SURE? appears in the display. Select YES. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display.

  • Page 45: Naming Phonebook Groups (Base Only)

    Beyond the Basics Scroll through the list until the station you wish to copy listings to is highlighted, and then select it. ARE YOU SURE? appears. Select YES or NO. The phonebook entries will be transferred to the designated station. When the transfer is completed, DONE! appears. •...

  • Page 46: Selecting A Ring Tone

    Beyond the Basics banner display. If you have more than one handset, you can use the banner name to identify your handset during handset-to- handset functions like intercom and DirectLink. The banner lets you customize the name your handset displays. The name will be displayed on the LCD screen during standby, intercom, transferring a call, room/baby monitor, and copy phonebook operations.

  • Page 47: Activating Personal Ring

    Beyond the Basics Ringers • Flicker • Clatter • Coin Toss (Base Only) • Synthesize (Base Only) • Finish Line (Base Only) • Soft Alert • Wake Up • Lighting Bug For the Handset Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the RINGER TONES submenu.

  • Page 48: Activating Auto Talk (Handset Only)

    Beyond the Basics For the Handset Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the PERSONAL RING submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. For the Base Press MENU/SELECT. Select the RINGS/VOLUMES menu, and then the PERSONAL RING submenu.

  • Page 49: Using Your Phone

    Beyond the Basics Using Your Phone Making a Call From the handset From the handset speaker- phone From the base To insert a two-second pause in the dialing sequence, press REDIAL/PAUSE. “P” appears in the display. ** To insert a two-second pause in the dialing sequence, press the OPTIONS soft key and select the PAUSE ENTRY option.

  • Page 50: Answering A Call

    Beyond the Basics Answering a Call From the handset From the handset speakerphone From the base Press Hanging Up From the Press handset From the handset Press speakerphone From the base Press END/PAGE. Making a Call from the Phonebook When the phone is in standby, press phonebook. Scroll through the list with (0, 2 –...

  • Page 51: Making A Call With Speed Dial

    Beyond the Basics Press to open the phonebook. Scroll through the list with the (0, 2 – 9) to find the phonebook entry you want to call. (See “Finding and Viewing a Phonebook Entry” on page 41.) Press the DIAL soft key to dial the number. To insert or delete again a 1 in front of a phonebook number to enable/disable long distance dialing, press */TONE.

  • Page 52: Using Caller Id And Call Waiting

    Beyond the Basics Using Caller ID and Call Waiting If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company, your phone will show you the caller’s phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to both Call Waiting and Caller ID, the phone also shows you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you are on the line.

  • Page 53: Using The Caller Id List

    Beyond the Basics Press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. • The announcement is in English only. • The announcement and the ringer sound will be NOTES heard alternately until you answer the call. • Your phone will only be able to announce the incoming caller names when that information is available for that call.

  • Page 54: Making A Call From A Caller Id Record

    Beyond the Basics The number of calls from the same Caller ID will NOTE appear next to the time to indicate that this is an unread message. Once you view the new message, the number will disappear. Making a Call from a Caller ID Record When the phone is in standby, press , or a number key (0, 2 –...

  • Page 55: Using Call Waiting

    Beyond the Basics HANDSET: Press the DELETE soft key. BASE: Press the OPTIONS soft key, and then select the DELETE SELECTION option. ARE YOU SURE? appears in the display. Select YES. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display. Deleting All Caller ID Records When the phone is in standby, press HANDSET:...

  • Page 56: Using Call Waiting Deluxe

    Beyond the Basics Using Call Waiting Deluxe Your phone gives you new options for Call Waiting Deluxe. At the touch of a button, you can place the caller on hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your current call. You must subscribe to Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe to use these features.

  • Page 57: Redialing A Number

    Beyond the Basics Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last three numbers dialed on each handset and the last ten numbers dialed on the base. Using the Redial List To open the redial list: HANDSET: Press REDIAL/PAUSE. (While the phone is in standby, the REDIAL soft key is also available.) BASE: Press MENU/SELECT, and then select the REDIAL option.

  • Page 58: Deleting A Redial Record

    Beyond the Basics • If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 NOTES digits are retained in redial memory. • If the redial memory is empty, you will hear a beep. Deleting a Redial Record If you want to delete a phone number from the redial list, follow the steps below: Open the redial list when the phone is in standby.

  • Page 59: Using Hold, Conference And Transfer

    Beyond the Basics To cancel paging, press any key on the found handset or press END/PAGE on the base. If the battery pack is completely drained, the NOTE handset will not beep when paging. Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold During a call, to place the caller on hold: HANDSET: Press INTCM/HOLD.

  • Page 60: Transferring A Call

    Beyond the Basics To hang up, HANDSET: Press BASE: Press END/PAGE. The other party will still be connected to the call. Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one station to another. During a call, HANDSET: Press INTCM/HOLD. BASE: Press BACK/HOLD/INTERCOM. to select the station you want to transfer the call to.

  • Page 61: Using Special Features

    Beyond the Basics BASE: Press To speak to the caller, press following key on the receiving station: HANDSET: Press /FLASH. BASE: Press If you have multiple handsets, only the first handset to answer the transfer page will be connected to the call. If the transfer page is not picked up within one minute, the operation will be canceled.

  • Page 62: Muting The Microphone

    Beyond the Basics Muting the Microphone Mute turns off the microphone so the caller cannot hear you. The display shows the While you are on a call: HANDSET: Press the MUTE soft key. BASE: Press MENU/SELECT or the OPTIONS soft key, and then select MUTE from the menu. MUTE ON will appear in the display for 2 seconds, but the icon will appear and remain in the display until the feature is turned off.

  • Page 63: Directlink Tm Communication Feature (Handset Only)

    Beyond the Basics DirectLink (Handset Only) A pair of handsets (or two pairs of handsets at one time) can function as two-way radios. This feature is called DirectLink. To make a call with the DirectLink feature, you must activate this feature on both handsets. While using the DirectLink feature, the pair of handsets will not be able to make or receive normal phone calls until this feature is deactivated;...

  • Page 64: Intercom

    Beyond the Basics Intercom You can use the intercom to talk to another station without using the phone line. Making an Intercom Page While the phone is in standby, HANDSET: Press INTCM/HOLD. BASE: Press BACK/HOLD/INTERCOM. to select the station you want to talk with. Then: HANDSET: Press the OK soft key.

  • Page 65: Room/Baby Monitor

    Beyond the Basics Answering an Intercom Page When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the ID of the station that is paging. To answer an intercom page: HANDSET: Press /FLASH, INTCM/HOLD, or the ANSWER soft key. If Auto Talk is on, the handset will answer when you pick up the handset from the cradle.

  • Page 66: Tone Dialing Switch Over

    Beyond the Basics To Protect the Station from Monitoring Request If you want to prevent other handsets or the base from monitoring the station, follow these steps: HANDSET: Press the MENU soft key, and then select the HANDSET SETUP menu. BASE: Press MENU/SELECT. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu, and then BASE submenu. Select the ROOM MONITOR submenu.

  • Page 67: Seven-Digit Dialing

    Beyond the Basics Any digits you enter from then on will be sent as tone dialing. When this call ends, the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing. See “Changing the Dial Mode” on page 29 for instructions on setting your phone for pulse or tone dialing. Seven-Digit Dialing If you can make a local call by dialing only seven digits (instead of ten), you can program your local area code into your phone.

  • Page 68: Inuse Line Setup From The Base

    Beyond the Basics Inuse Line Setup from the Base Change this option only when instructed to by customer service. You can choose from TYPE-A, TYPE-B, or OFF. Default is Type-A. Press MENU/SELECT. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu. Select the GLOBAL submenu, and then the INUSE LINE SETUP submenu. CHANGE ONLY IF INSTRUCTED BY CUSTOMER SERVICE appears.

  • Page 69: Setting Up The Answering Machine

    Beyond the Basics Setting Up the Answering Machine Your phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering machine to record a conversation or leave a voice memo. Features • Digital Tapeless Recording • Up to 12 Minutes of Recording Time •...
  • Page 70 Beyond the Basics From the Handset When the phone is in standby, press the MENU soft key. Scroll down to ANSW. SETUP , and press the OK soft key. to scroll through the answering machine setup menu options. Select the option by pressing the OK soft key. To exit the menu and return to standby, press .

  • Page 71: Selecting A Language For Announcements

    Beyond the Basics Selecting a Language for Announcements You can select the language (English, French, and Spanish) of your answering machine announcements. The default system language is English. From the Base Press MENU/SELECT. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu. Select the ANSWER MACHINE submenu, and then the ANSW LANGUAGE submenu. Move the cursor to choose ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS (French), or ESPAÑOL (Spanish).

  • Page 72: Selecting A Greeting

    Beyond the Basics Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu. Select the ANSWER MACHINE menu, and then the RECORD GREETING submenu. The display shows TO RECORD GREETING, PRESS [START]. Press MENU/SELECT or the START soft key. The answering machine announces, “Record greeting.” Begin recording after the announcement. The message counter on the base displays “30”, and then begins to count down.

  • Page 73: Deleting Your Personal Greeting (Base Only)

    Beyond the Basics Select the ANSWER MACHINE menu, and then the GREETINGOPTIONS submenu. The answering machine plays the current greeting. To keep this greeting, do nothing. To switch to the other greeting, press the CHANGE soft key while the answering machine is playing the current greeting. Each time you press the CHANGE soft key, the answering machine switches between the pre-recorded and the personal greeting.

  • Page 74: Setting The Number Of Rings

    Beyond the Basics Setting the Number of Rings The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering machine plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. If you enable the Toll Saver (TS) setting, the answering machine picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.

  • Page 75: Activating The Message Alert

    Beyond the Basics From the Base Press MENU/SELECT. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu. Select the ANSWER MACHINE menu, and then the RECORD TIME submenu. Move the cursor to select the record time (1 MINUTE, 4 MINUTES, or ANNOUNCE ONLY). Press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

  • Page 76: Activating Call Screening

    Beyond the Basics Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. Press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. From the Handset Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. Press the OK soft key.

  • Page 77: Setting A Security Code Or Personal Identification Number (Pin)

    Beyond the Basics Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN). The default security code is 80. From the Base Press MENU/SELECT. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu. Select the ANSWER MACHINE menu, and then the SECURITY CODE submenu.

  • Page 78: Reviewing Messages

    Beyond the Basics Turning Off With the phone in standby, press The answering machine announces “Answering System is off.” appears on the base display. From the Handset Turning On With the phone in standby, press the REMOTE ANSWERINGMACHINE OPERATION appears on the display. The handset speaker announces the day, time, and the number of new and old messages.
  • Page 79 Beyond the Basics You can review your messages from the base or from the handset: From the base Press The answering machine announces the number of new and old messages. It announces the message number, plays the message, and Playing then announces the day your and time that message messages...

  • Page 80: Screening Calls

    Beyond the Basics From the base While a message is Deleting playing, press delete it. The message is message permanently deleted. With the phone in standby, press delete all messages. Deleting When the answering machine asks you messages to confirm, press again. All messages are permanently deleted.

  • Page 81: Recording A Conversation

    Beyond the Basics Recording a Conversation You can record a conversation between two seconds and ten minutes long from the handset or the base. These recorded conversations are treated just like regular messages. When the answering machine is full, recording will be terminated. You cannot record three-way calls or intercom conversations.

  • Page 82: Recording A Voice Memo

    Beyond the Basics If the CWDX is set to on, press the MENU soft key, and then select CALL RECORD. STOP RECORDING appears on the display, and you hear a confirmation tone. Every state has different regulations governing NOTE the recording of conversations over the telephone. Make sure to check your local, state and federal laws before using this product to record any telephone conversation in order to determine...

  • Page 83: Message Alert

    Beyond the Basics Press 7. The answering machine announces “Record memo message.” Begin your message after this announcement. Stopping a memo Press /5, 7, or the STOP soft key. You hear a confirmation tone, and the answering machine waits for your next command.

  • Page 84: Operating The Answering Machine While You Are Away From Home

    Beyond the Basics Operating the Answering Machine While You Are Away from Home You can access your answering machine while you are away from home to check, play, and delete messages, or even record a new greeting message or turn your answering machine on and off. • The answering machine will only play back messages for four minutes and then it returns to NOTES the command-waiting mode.
  • Page 85 Beyond the Basics Start to enter a remote command sequence from the chart below within 15 seconds. After the first command, you have two seconds to enter the second command. Command Function 0 then 1 Repeat a message* 0 then 2 Play incoming messages 0 then 3 Skip a message...

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    Beyond the Basics Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The CHARGE indicator won’t illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle. The audio sounds weak. Can’t make or receive calls. Suggestion •...
  • Page 87 Beyond the Basics Symptom The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. Severe noise interference. The Caller ID does not display. The handset doesn’t communicate with other handsets. Suggestion • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. • Charge the battery in the handset for at least 15-20 hours by placing the handset on the base or charging...
  • Page 88 Beyond the Basics Symptom You cannot register the handset at the base. An accessory handset can’t join the conversation. The Room Monitor feature does not work. The answering machine does not work. Time stamp cannot be heard. Suggestion • Charge the battery pack in the handset for 15-20 hours.
  • Page 89 Beyond the Basics Symptom Messages are incomplete. There is no sound on the base or handset speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote features from another touchtone phone. If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation.

  • Page 90: Care

    Beyond the Basics Care Keep the phone dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the phone only in “room” temperature environments. Handle the phone carefully; do not drop it. Keep the phone away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
  • Page 91 Beyond the Basics Move the cursor to select BASE UNAVAILABLE and then press the OK soft key. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press the OK soft key. ARE YOU SURE? appears on the display. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the handset deletes its own base information without contacting the base.

  • Page 92: Glossary

    Beyond the Basics Glossary Accessory Handset — This phone system is expandable: one base supports a total of ten handsets. The accessory handset is a handset that is compatible with this model. Base — The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls.

  • Page 93: Index

    Beyond the Basics Index Accessory handsets Answering a call Answering machine Message alert Recording a conversation Reviewing messages Screening calls Setting up Turning on and off Voice memo When away from home 84 Any key answer Auto talk Banner Battery Power backup battery for the base Belt clip Caller ID...
  • Page 94 Beyond the Basics Language For display For answering machine 71 LCD contrast Low battery alert Making a call Message alert Muting the microphone Muting the ringer Out of range Personal identification number (PIN) Personal ring Phonebook Copying entries Creating a new entry Deleting entries Editing an entry Finding an entry...
  • Page 95 Beyond the Basics Memo...

  • Page 96: Limited One-Year Warranty

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