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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manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:24 AM Page 3 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.
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manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:24 AM Page 4 Special Features HANDSET C SPEAKERPHONE FEATURE Speakerphone - This telephone allows you to answer calls using the BASE UNIT through the speakerphone function.
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manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:24 AM Page 5 HANDSET Controls 9. HANDSET ANTENNA NEW CALL/ MESSAGE WAITING LED 1. LARGE LCD SCREEN INDICATOR Pg. 14 2. SCROLL UP-DOWN/SHIFT LEFT-RIGHT BUTTON GH z Pg. 11, 13, 15~25, 27 11. BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR Pg. 39 3.
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manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:24 AM Page 6 HANDSET Controls /MENU Button: (VOLUME) During TALK mode, press to adjust the receiver volume to your comfortable listening level. (MENU) Press to access the special functions operation in STANDBY mode. (For special functions see pages 21~27.) 5.
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manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:24 AM Page 7 BASE UNIT Controls 1. DEL (DELETE) 11. LARGE LCD SCREEN BUTTON 12. SCROLL UP/DOWN- SHIFT LEFT/RIGHT 2. CHARGE TERMINALS BUTTON 3. INTERCOM LED 13. BASE UNIT ANTENNA INDICATOR 4. IN USE LED INDICATOR 14.
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manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:24 AM Page 8 BASE UNIT Controls DELETE Button: Press and hold down to delete items or individual characters. 2. CHARGE TERMINALS: For charging the HANDSET BATTERY PACK. For best perfor mance, clean the CHARGE TERMINALS periodically with a damp cloth. 3.
manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:24 AM Page 9 Contents Safety Instructions ......................4 Getting Started.........................6 Desk Mounting ........................9 Wall Mounting........................9 Cordless Telephone Operation..................10 Preparing for Use....................... 10 Receiving Calls......................10 Placing Calls using the HANDSET................11 Placing Calls using the BASE UNIT................11 HANDSET Volume Control..................11 Redial Feature using the HANDSET................
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manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:24 AM Page 10 Contents Preferred Calls ..................... 20 Blocked Calls ......................20 Forwarded Calls....................20 Long Distance Calls....................20 Outgoing Calls.......................21 Function Settings for HANDSET................21 A. Setting the Ringer Level................22 B. Setting the Ringer Melody................23 C.
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manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:24 AM Page 11 Contents Intercom Call from HANDSET to BASE UNIT............33 Intercom Call from BASE UNIT to HANDSET............34 Transfer Call from HANDSET to HANDSET............34 Transfer Call from HANDSET to BASE UNIT............35 Transfer Call from BASE UNIT to HANDSET............35 Speakerphone Operation....................38 Security..........................
manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:24 AM Page 12 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.
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manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:24 AM Page 13 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. 16. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 17.
manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:24 AM Page 14 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.
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manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:24 AM Page 15 Getting Started 7. Install the HANDSET BATTERY PACK by plugging it into the BATTERY CONNECTOR inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 8. Place the BATTERY PACK inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 9. Slide the HANDSET BATTERY COMPART- MENT COVER firmly into place in its closed position.
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HANDSET. BELT CLIP HOOK 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...
manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:25 AM Page 17 Desk Mounting Desk Mounting For normal position, as shown in Figure 1, place the BASE UNIT on any desired but suitable location. FIGURE 1 Wall Mounting You may choose to put the BASE UNIT of your cordless telephone on a wall. 1.
manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:25 AM Page 18 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.
manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:25 AM Page 19 Cordless Telephone Operation Placing Calls using the HANDSET 1. Press the button. “Talk” will display and the Call TALK Timer starts to count. 2. Wait until you hear a dial tone and then dial the phone number.
manual 9742.qxd 1/11/2003 11:25 AM Page 20 Cordless Telephone Operation 4. Press the /RE/PA button. This will automatically redial the last telephone number SAVE you called. 5. When you have finished with your call, either press the button again or place the TALK HANDSET on the BASE UNIT.
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