Installation
2 . Secure the back of the unit by holding it in
both hands .
3 . Place thumbs on the mounting pegs of the
bracket .
4 . Apply pressure with the thumbs to push the
bracket into place .
Charge the handset battery
Place the handset in the base or charger . If the battery hasn't already been charged, NEEDS RECHARGING
will appear on the handset. Charge the battery for at least 16 hours before using your phone for the first
time .
Language
• Press PROG, then press ▲ or ▼ until LANGUAGE is displayed . Press SEL/INT.
• The current setting blinks . Press ▲ or ▼ until the screen displays the correct language (English, Spanish
or French) .
• Press SEL/INT to save your selection .
Check for dial tone
After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press LINE 1 or LINE 2; you should hear a dial
tone . If you do not, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the back of this user's manual .
Set dial mode
If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged . If you have
pulse (rotary) service, you need to change the dial mode .
• Press PROG.
• Press ▲ or ▼ or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting .
SEL/INT
. The current setting blinks .
• Press
• Press ▲ or ▼ to select TONE or PULSE.
• Press SEL/INT to save .
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• If the phone will
not be used for
a long period,
remove the
battery to prevent
possible leakage .
• If you have
any trouble
installing your
phone, please
refer to the
Troubleshooting
section near
the end of this
manual .
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