Multi-handset 5.8 ghz digital frequency hopping spread spectrum technology
cordless all digital answering system with caller id / call waiting (14 pages)
Before you begin Parts checklist: 1 . Handset 2 . Base unit 3 . Base wall mount bracket 4 . Battery 5 . Telephone line cord 6 . Belt clip 7 . AC power adaptor 8 . User’s manual Handset Base unit Telephone line cord Battery...
Installation Choose a location For maximum performance of your cordless telephone system: 1 . Choose a central location for your base unit . 2 . Install your base unit and extension handsets away from electronic e q u i p m e n t , s u c h a s p e r s o n a l computers, television sets and microwave ovens .
Installation Table/desk installation Connect the power cord . After charging the battery for at least 16 hours, connect the telephone line cord . Modular Standard telephone jack electrical outlet • Install the base unit away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens .
Installation Charge the handset battery Place the handset in the base . Be sure to charge the battery for at least 16 hours before using your phone . • Your phone contains an internal Check for dial tone noise filter (for DSL After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press ON;...
Installation To register your accessory handsets Your phone comes with a handset which is already registered as Handset 1 . Your phone can operate up to four handsets, to order additional handsets call the supplier . 1 . After charging the battery, the screen will display: 2 .
Wall mounting (optional) The wall mount brackets are designed for use on standard wall mount plates only . 1 . Follow the instructions on page 6 to connect the power to base and phone line . • Install the base 2 .
Handset and base indicators Handset display Icon Description MUTE Turns on when the microphone is muted . Turns on when there are new call log entries . Turns on when the ringer is muted . Low battery indicator and charging indicator . LED is on when in handsfree mode .
Handset operation Making calls Press ON (or, SPEAKER ( Dial the phone number . • Use FLASH to access other -OR- phone company Dial the phone number first; then press ON or SPEAKER ( subscriber As you are entering numbers, press DELETE/MUTE or OFF/CLEAR to services, as backspace and make corrections, or press and hold PAUSE to enter a three described by your...
Handset operation Mute • During an active call, press the MUTE key on handset to disable the microphone . The screen will display: • Press MUTE again to return to normal two way conversation . MICROPHONE ON will display briefly. Conference call Your phone is capable of supporting conference calls between system handsets .
Handset operation • Press ON, SPEAKER or INTERCOM on the handset being called to answer the intercom call . You may now discuss the external call with the person who answered the other handset . • On the handset, press the OFF key to transfer the external call to the other handset .
Handset operation Call forward You can forward calls between any handsets registered to it . A handset on an external call can forward it to any other handset . • Press and hold the INTERCOM key on the handset, it will display: •...
Handset operation Handset display screen messages Screen displays: PHONE ENDED NO ENTRIES LIST FULL MICROPHONE MUTED SPEAKER LOW BATTERY INCOMING CALL NEW VOICE MAIL X NEW CALLS SEARCHING... BASE IS PAGING CALLING HANDSET X When: The handset is in use . The handset is on hook .
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Handset operation Handset display screen messages Screen displays: HANDSET X IS CALLING LINE IN USE NO LINE ALREADY SAVED SAVED WARNING CHECK BATTERY! PLACE IN CHARGER CHARGING When: Other handset is calling . An extension phone is in use . There is no telephone line connected .
Telephone settings Ringer volume From the idle (off) mode, press MENU/SELECT on the handset then • Press MENU/SELECT on the handset . The current ringer volume • will be shown: Press the • volume . The current ring tone is played . At the lowest setting, display will show: The handset will not ring when a call comes in if ringer volume is set to the lowest setting .
Telephone settings Key tone (preset to on) From the idle (off) mode, press MENU/SELECT on the handset then • keys to select KEY TONE . Press MENU/SELECT on the handset . The current setting will be • keys to scroll to ON or OFF . When set to shown .
Phonebook Your phone can store up to 50 numbers with names in memory . Each memory location can hold up to 32 digits for the number and 16 characters for the name . Store a new entry • If you register additional •...
Phonebook Each press of a particular key causes characters to be displayed in the following order: # of key presses space Review/dial from the phonebook • Press MENU/SELECT on the handset . With PHONEBOOK highlighted, press MENU/SELECT on the handset . With the desired phonebook entry highlighted, press MENU/SELECT on the handset . -OR- With the handset in idle, press , the handset goes directly into...
Phonebook Scroll through the phonebook entries using the and • first character of the name to be searched (using the digit keys) and continue navigating using the • When reviewing reach the entry to be dialed . the phonebook, the second line •...
Caller ID Andrew Smith 555-123-4567 NEW 6/15 10:15PM Date of call Shared call log The caller ID log is stored in the base, and is shared by the system handsets . Changes made at a handset will be reflected in all handsets. If the number of an incoming call matches an entry in your directory, the name will display exactly how you’ve entered it in the phonebook .
Caller ID This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment . About call history (caller ID) • If you answer a call before the Your phone can store up to 50 calls in its caller ID memory .
Caller ID Dial a displayed number • Locate the record in call history that you want to dial . • If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press # . The screen displays alternate dialing sequences available for this call . When the number is correctly displayed for dialing, press ON or SPEAKER .
Voicemail Access voicemail When a voicemail is detected, VOICEMAIL key will be illuminated and NEW VOICEMAIL will display on the handset . • In order to use these features, Once your voicemail access number and password are programmed into your phone, you can quickly you must retrieve voicemail messages by pressing the VOICEMAIL key on the handset .
Voicemail You can access the following options: ACCESS NUMBER PASSWORD PLAY SKIP ERASE RESET ALL CODES Program the password You need to program a password to access your voicemail. First, you must activate and define your voicemail password with the voicemail service provided by your local telephone company . Once you have defined your password, you can then program it into the phone.
Voicemail Press DELETE/MUTE on the handset . Enter the new number provided by your local telephone company . To enter pauses, press and hold PAUSE. When finished press MENU/SELECT on the handset . Program the skip key The default SKIP password is # . If this does not match the password provided by your local telephone company, you will need to edit the password .
Custom pay-per-use (PPU) features PPU keys on handset To access PPU features on the handsets: • Press ON . • Press BILLED SERVICES key, then use the • Press MENU/SELECT on the handset . Change PPU key setting Your phone is factory programmed with the PPU keys, you can reprogram the codes to the numbers provided by your local telephone company .
Custom pay-per-use (PPU) features Press DELETE/MUTE on the handset . Enter the new number provided by your local telephone company . To enter pauses, press and hold PAUSE. When finished press MENU/SELECT on the handset . Change 3-way calling number The default 3-way calling code is F (flash).
Headset operation Headset You can use this telephone handsfree when you install a compatible 2 .5 mm headset, purchased separately . Plug the headset into the jack located on the side of the handset (under the small rubber flap). Do not force the connection, but make sure the plug fits securely .
Batteries Battery care and maintenance After your battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: • If you repeatedly Operation get a low battery indicator, even While in use (talking) after charging overnight, the While not in use (standby*) battery should * Handset is off the base unit or charger but not in use .
Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call the Supplier . Problem Suggestion My phone doesn’t work • Make sure the power cord is plugged in . at all .
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I cannot dial out . • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to find the base and produce a dial tone . This is normal . Wait an extra second before dialing . •...
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion I get noise, static, or • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone . Try installing weak signal even when your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, I’m near the base .
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My handset does not • Make sure you have the ringer activated . Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this ring when I receive user’s manual . a call . • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged in .
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion My calls fade or cut in • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone . Try installing and out while I’m using your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, my handset .
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion M y C a l l e r I D i s n ’ t • Caller ID is a subscription service . You must subscribe to this service for this feature to work working . on your phone .
Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care . Avoid rough treatment Place the handset down gently . Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it . Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet .
Important safety instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: Read and understand all instructions . Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product . Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning .
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules . These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications .
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Technical specifications Enhanced 5 .8GHz technology–your phone operates on a dual band transmission that combines the best of 5 .8GHz and 2 .4GHz technologies, providing enhanced performance over standard cordless telephones . Frequency Control Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit Frequency Base: 5725–5850 MHz Handset: 2400–2483 .5 MHz Receive Frequency...
Index About call history 24 Access voicemail 26 Additional information 33 Answering calls 12 Base display 9 Base unit layout 11 Basic operation 9 Batteries 32 Battery care and maintenance 32 Before you begin 3 Belt clip 3, 6 Caller ID 23-25 Call forward 15 Change 3-way calling number 30 Change auto call back number 29...
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Index Install handset battery 4 Intercom call 14 Key tone 19 Language 19 Maintenance 39 Making calls 12 Mute 10, 13 Operating range 31 Parts checklist 3 Phonebook 20-22 PPU keys on handset 29 Program the erase key 28 Program the password 27 Program the play key 27 Program the skip key 28 Program the voicemail key 27...
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