LCD contrast setting Area code setting Multiple language selection Low Battery indicator Last number redial Flash, Pause, Mute Programmable one-touch Voice Message retrieve button* Tone/Pulse Dialing Hold Call Timer Headset Button Headset jack * function requires subscription to telephone company service...
9. Avoid using the telephone during an electrical storm. There can be a slight risk of electrical shock from lightning. 10. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak, if in the vicinity of the leak. 11. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: •...
“Call Identification (Caller ID) Service” and/or “Call Waiting Caller ID Service” that is provided by your local telephone company. There is a fee for these services by your local telephone company, and they may not be available in all areas. When used with these services, your telephone displays the telephone number or the telephone number and name of each caller before you answer the call allowing you to screen your calls.
3. Pull out the mounting stand to the wall mounting position shown In figure 5. 4. To install as a wall unit. a. Align the holes on the back of the telephone mounting plate with the heads of the self tapping screws.
REDIAL button HEADSET button 17 18 19 20 MUTE button HOLD button SPEAKER button Volume ( and ) buttons Data jack Ringer volume switch Dialing mode switch Telephone line jack 9VDC power jack Headset jack Handset jack 4 5 6...
Message Waiting Lamp If you subscribe to “Voice Messaging” (a service offered by your telephone company) this lamp will flash whenever a new message is on the system. This light should stop flashing after the call is retrieved. MENU Function Use this button to access a variety of the phones functions displayed on the LCD.
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LCD will display “MUTE” while the function is active. FLASH Button If you subscribe to “Call Waiting” (a special telephone service) the FLASH button is used to connect the line to another incoming call or to establish a dial tone to make another call while still connected to the initial caller.
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MESSAGE Button If you subscribe to “Voice Messaging” (a special telephone service), this function will operate in the following manner: When the indicator is displayed on the LCD and the “Message Waiting” lamp Is on, you can press the MESSAGE button to connect to your “Voice Messaging”...
Function Operations To access the function settings of this phone, press the MENU button and use the buttons to select a function. NOTE: The phone must be in the on-hook position to access the MENU mode settings. The setting sequence is PHONE BOOK - CALL WAITING - DATE FORMAT - HOUR FORMAT - SET FLASH - SET AREA CODE - SET LANGUAGE - SET TIME - LCD CONTRAST - BACK LIGHT - SET TALKING CID.
2. With the phone on-hook, you may directly access the phone book by pressing the number 1 plus #. The LCD will show the first name/number entry in the phone book. Use the or button to scroll to the desired name/number. The contact displayed in the LCD can be automatically dialed by picking up the handset.
Function Operations AREA CODE SETTING When you use this phone for the first time, or move to an area that has a different area code, you must enter your area code. This is necessary because the phone must distinguish local or long distance calls to properly dial calls from the Caller ID list and phone book.
LCD after the second ring. To use this feature, you must subscribe to your telephone company’s Caller ID service. If a call is received from an area or system where name display service is not available, “Number available”...
1. When you are on the line, the telephone will display the name and number of the second caller. 2. Press the FLASH button to answer the second caller.
A caller ID record consists of the following information: Reviewing Display Messages MESSAGE WAITING - If you have voice mail service from your telephone company and a message is left, the MESSAGE WAITING light will turn on and the message icon will appear in the upper left corner of the LCD.
Caller ID System Operations Subscription to Caller ID service and/or voice mail service from your local phone company is required to experience these features. • New Voice Message Indicator - The red indicator light above the LCD will flash to indicate that you have a new voice message waiting. The lamp will continue to flash until all the new calls have been reviewed.
If you have problems with your phone, please check below for helpful hints: BLANK OR FAINT LCD • Check and adjust the LCD Contrast. Check the line cord. Connect the telephone cord. Check batteries, Check adapter power adapter connection to phone and wall.
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