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- Page 1 DECT 6.0 Cordless Handset with Caller ID User’s Guide This accessory handset is only for use with Model 25423, 25424, or 25425 base units. Please read this manual before operating this product for the first time. Model H5401...
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Page 2: I Mportant I Nformation
Important Information Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. -
Page 3: I Nterference I Nformation
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. -
Page 4: H Earing A Id C Ompatibility L Icensing
Important Information Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 7: Introduction
Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Congratulations on purchasing this RCA telephone. This system operates in the DECT 6.0 frequency range. This accessory handset will expand the phone systems for Models 25423/25424/25425 to cordless when the RF module (packed with this cordless handset) is plugged into the back of the base unit. -
Page 8: Efore Y Our B Egin
Connections and Setup Before Your Begin Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the items shown here. AC power adaptor Belt clip Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line. Important Installation Information •... -
Page 9: Attery
Important Installation Guidelines • Install near an electrical power outlet. • Your handset charge cradle should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top. • Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical noise, such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting. -
Page 10: Connecting The Ac (Electrical) Power
Connections and Setup 3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment. NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way. 4. Place the battery pack in recessed area of the handset battery compartment. 5. -
Page 11: Handset Layout
Handset Layout Display Menu (button) Delete/Mute (button) (volume up button) Privacy (button) Talk (button) DIR (button) Int/Transfer (button) Conf/Store (button) Handset Charge Cradle Connections and Setup Visual Ring Indicator Select/Save (button) Headset Jack Format/Redial (button) Line (button) End (button) CID (button)-- Only applicable for 544/5 (volume... -
Page 12: Telephone Setup
Connections and Setup Telephone Setup This handset has several programmable functions. NOTE: Use the Select/Save button to go into the sub-menu, and use the Exit button to go to the previous menu. Language 1. Press the Menu button once, LANGUAGE will show in the display. 2. -
Page 13: Uto Alk
Auto Talk 1. Press Menu button once, then press the VOL ( 6 or 5) buttons until PHONE SETTING is displayed. 2. Press Select/Save button to select. 3. Use the VOL ( 6 or 5) buttons of the sub-menu until AUTO TALK is displayed. 4. -
Page 14: Oad Efault
Connections and Setup Regional Code 1. Press Menu button once, then press the VOL ( 6 or 5) buttons until PHONE SETTING is displayed. 2. Press Select/Save button to select. 3. Use the VOL ( 6 or 5) buttons of the sub-menu until REGIONAL CODE is displayed. 4. -
Page 15: Edial
Basic Operation Visual Indicators CHARGE Indicator on the Cradle The CHARGE indicator is lit when the handset is charging. Ring Indicator on Handset The Visual Ring Indicator will flash when there is an incoming call or the base is paging the cordless handset. -
Page 16: Volume Adjust
Basic Operation 1. Press the Format/Redial button. 2. Use the VOL ( 6 or 5) to scroll to the desired number. 3. Press the Talk button to access an available line or select your preferred line; number is dialed automatically. Conference Call This feature allows you to have a 3-way conversation using any combination of 2 lines (or a line and an intercom call). -
Page 17: Peakerphone M Ode
Basic Operation Speakerphone Mode 1. During a call, press the Talk button to change to speakerphone mode. 2. Press Talk again to change it back to handset mode. Hold 1. Press the Hold button to put a call on hold. 2. -
Page 18: Sing I Ntercom With A T Elephone C All
Intercom Operation Battery Low If the handset battery is low, the unit will emit the alert tone and show BATTERY LOW in the display to remind you that the battery needs charging. If the battery voltage is very low, the handset will automatically shut down. Place handset in the charge cradle to recharge battery. -
Page 19: Making An Intercom Call With Other Extensions
Two-Way Intercom Calls 1. To make an intercom call, first press the Hold button to place the external call on hold. Then, press the Int/Transfer button followed by the extension ID number. 2. To answer the intercom call, press Hold to place the current call on hold. Then press Int/Transfer or Talk button to answer the intercom call. -
Page 20: Equence
Memory 4. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. -
Page 21: Dialing A Stored Number
Dialing a Stored Number Make sure the phone is ON (in TALK mode). 1. Press the DIR/3button. 2. Use the VOL ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the desired telephone number. 3. Press Select/Save to dial the displayed number. -OR- 1. -
Page 22: Eviewing C All R Ecords
Caller ID Receiving and Storing CID Records When you receive a call, Caller ID information is transmitted by the phone company to your telephone between the first and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on your phone’s display while the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer. -
Page 23: Transferring Cid Records To Memory
Transferring CID Records to Memory You may transfer a Caller ID record to your phone’s memory. NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly before storing in memory. It is not possible to reformat CID records stored in memory. 1. -
Page 24: Caller Id
Caller ID Deleting the Current Caller ID Record To delete only the record in the display: 1. Use the CID/4 button and then VOL ( 6 or 5) button to display the desired Caller ID record. 2. Press Delete/Mute. Deleting All Caller ID Records To delete all the Caller ID records in memory: 1. -
Page 25: Other Information
Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2734, that is compatible with this unit. 1. Make sure handset is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery. 2. -
Page 26: Elt C Lip O Peration
Other Information Belt Clip Operation Connecting the Belt Clip There are two slots, one on each side of the handset. • Attach the belt clip by inserting the sides of the belt clip into the slots. Snap the ends of the belt clip into place. Display Messages The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check and repeat installation steps: Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working outlet. Ensure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack . • Connect another phone to the same jack; if there is still no dial tone, the problem might be your wiring or local service. -
Page 28: Caller Id Solutions
Other Information Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless handset • Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet and the back of the base, and remove the backup batteries from the bottom of base (if previously installed). Remove the handset battery. Wait for 30 seconds and plug the power adaptor back into the base and wall out, and re-install batteries in the base unit. -
Page 29: Causes Of Poor Reception
• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date. • Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and charge cradle with a clean pencil eraser. Causes of Poor Reception • Aluminum siding. •... -
Page 30: Imited W Arranty
Warranty Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year, from date of purchase. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: •... -
Page 31: A Ccessory I Nformation
Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: •... -
Page 32: Index
Index Accessory Information Answering a Call Answering an Intercom Call Area Code Auto Talk Basic Operation Battery Low Battery Safety Precautions Battery Solutions Before Your Begin Belt Clip Operation Call Timer Call Waiting Caller ID Caller ID Caller ID (CID) Caller ID Errors Caller ID Solutions Causes of Poor Reception... - Page 33 Language Licensing Limited Warranty Load Default Making a Call Making an Intercom Call with Other Extensions Memory Other Information Out of Range Paging All Extension from the Cordless Handset Paging the Cordless Handset Parts Checklist Privacy Receiving an Incoming Telephone Call During an Intercom Call Receiving and Storing CID Records Redial...
- Page 34 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson Inc. 101 W. 103rd Street Model H5401 Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102 00020197 (Rev. 1 E/S) © 2007 Thomson Inc.
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is there a way to find the phone, we have misplaced it in the house
To locate a misplaced RCA H5401 phone, try the following steps:
1. Make sure the handset battery is not low.
2. Ensure the handset is within range of the base unit.
3. Avoid interference from microwaves, stoves, computers, baby monitors, or other electronics.
4. Check if the base is installed in the basement or near other electronic devices, which may affect range or signal.
5. Use the intercom feature from another handset or the base (if available) to call the lost handset, which may help you locate it by sound.
Note: Specific instructions for paging the handset are not mentioned, so try using the intercom or check the base for a "Page" button.
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