Home Area Code ... 14 2.11.2 Local Area Codes... 14 2.11.3 1 Plus 7... 14 2.11.4 To enter area codes ... 14 MEMORY SETTINGS ... 14 Memory Features... 14 3.1.1 Storing a hyphen into memory... 15 Table of Contents 2740 User Manual Version 1.11...
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Fax Machines and Modems ... 28 Batteries... 28 Battery Replacement... 28 Power Failure Operation ... 28 Appendix A Menu Tree ... 29 Phone Setting Menu... 29 Memory Setting Menu ... 31 Time/Date Set ... 31 2740 User Manual Version 1.11...
Owner’s Instruction Manual. The 2740 is one of our new Series 7 Telephones. It is a 4-Line Telephone or part of a 4-Line system consisting of up to 16 stations of 2740's, 2742's, or 2750's. The 2740 is the base unit. It has 4 line buttons, Intercom, Conference, Page, Transfer, Mute, Headset, Flash, Redial, Hold, 5 memory dial buttons, 40 Number Personal Directory, Type II Caller ID, Speakerphone, and 2.5mm Headset Jack.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not use the telephone near water. For example, do not use near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool, or in a wet basement.
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Box Contents The following items should be packed with your 2740. Please contact your dealer if any of them is missing. 2740 Telephone(Main Body) Handset Handset Cord(Coiled Cord) Line Cord Short Line Cord( 7”) Desk Stand Power Adapter (Transformer)
Intercom Button 2.5mm Headset Jack Page Button Conference Button Transfer Button Flash Button Mute Button Headset Button Redial Button Hold Button Dial Button Volume Up Button Speaker Button Volume Down Button Speaker Handset Jack Handset 2740 User Manual Version 1.11...
Standard Configuration The 2740 is initially configured so that each line is common at all stations. In other words, Line 1 at each telephone is connected to the same incoming line; Line 2 at each station is connected to the same incoming line, etc.
1.3.4.3 Install Batteries (Optional) The 2740 uses 3 AAA batteries. These batteries are not necessary for normal operation. The batteries allow Line 1 to continue to function for up to two hours during a power failure. Alkaline batteries are recommended. To install the batteries: Remove the battery door on the bottom of the telephone.
SYSTEM PROGRAMMING Station Number Assignment Each station must be assigned a unique station number. 2740 telephones will not function correctly until a station number is assigned. To assign a number to a station: Press MENU. The display will read “Phone Setting”...
COMMON: This is the factory setting for all lines. This setting assumes that the line is connected to the same telephone number at all stations. PRIVATE: Use this setting at any telephone that is connected to a different telephone number than the corresponding line at the other stations. For example, you may connect your private telephone number to Line 3 at your station instead of connecting your station to the common Line 3.
Press MENU to exit. If a line indicator at your 2740 telephone stays lit because there is no telephone line connected, and you wish to turn it off, do not use this feature, but set this line at this station to UNCONNECTED Ringer Configuration The ringers for each outside line are controlled individually at each telephone.
After this the calling party will be connected. To respond to the calling party, either lift the handset or press the SPEAKER button. Note: When an intercom call is received while an outside call is in progress, the 2740 will ring with a single intercom ring regardless of the intercom ringer setting...
Press MENU to exit. Automatic Line Selection The 2740 will automatically select an outside line or the intercom line whenever the handset is lifted or the SPEAKER button is pressed. To choose which line will be automatically selected: Press MENU. The display will read Phone Setting Press the soft key under ENTER.
2.8.4 Toll restriction override After setting toll restrictions for a station, its toll restriction is automatically ON. This may be temporarily overridden without affecting the settings stored in the telephone. 2740 User Manual Version 1.11...
Dialing Mode The 2740 can dial with either pulses or DTMF Tones. The mode is set at Station #01 for the entire system. If any of the incoming telephone lines have Pulse service, Pulse Dialing must be selected. If all the incoming lines have Tone Service, Tone Dialing should be selected.
Home Area Code This is the area code for the area where the 2740 is located. Only one Home Area Code may be entered. After the Home Area Code is entered, only seven digits will be displayed when a call is received from within the Home Area Code.
Dial the desired telephone number, up to 32 digits. Press the soft key under SAVE. The 2740 can store up to 5 telephone numbers which can be dialed automatically with the press of a memory button. To Store a Personal Directory Dial Number Press MENU.
To Store the Centrex Prefix The Centrex prefix is the part of the telephone that is NOT DIALED to reach another Centrex number in your system. Storing this prefix allows other Centrex stations to be dialed from the caller list. The Centrex prefix will NOT be shown in the display or dialed when dialing from the caller list.
PBX. 4.2.1 Message Waiting Line Selection The 2740 will only respond to messages on one line. By default, this is set to Line 1. Follow the instructions below to change this setting. Press MENU Press the soft key under ENTER Press DOWN ARROW repeatedly until “Telco VMWI”...
Adjusting Auto Hold Drop Time To prevent calls from remaining on hold indefinitely, the 2740 will automatically drop a call if it is on hold for more than 30 minutes. This time can be adjusted to 5 minutes or 15 minutes.
TELEPHONE OPERATION Making and Answering Calls When the handset is lifted, the 2740 will automatically select a line based on the automatic line selection setting as described in Section 2.7. The 2740 will automatically select a ringing line if the handset is lifted during ringing.
If there is an active call on one line and a call comes in on another line, the incoming line lamp will flash and the 2740 will sound a double ring every 15 seconds. If the incoming line is set to ringer off, the double ring will not sound.
The Caller ID feature works in conjunction with Caller ID service offered by your local telephone company. The 2740 will store the last 50 calls received. This feature requires a subscription to Caller ID service from the telephone company. This service must be ordered separately for each line. Also note that call waiting caller ID may not be available in all areas.
While the phone is on-hook and idle, press HOLD. Then press the up and down arrows of the VOLUME button to set desired discrete alert volume. With each press, the phone will ring once at the new discrete alert volume. The discrete alert volume setting governs the volume of off-hook ringing, 2740 User Manual Version 1.11...
See Section 4.2.1 to select the message waiting line. The telephone company will supply either FSK or Stutter Dial tone. The 2740 is set to FSK by default. See Section 4.2.2 to change the message waiting type.
The Line Reserve feature enables the line currently in use to be reserved. When that line becomes free, the 2740 phone will sound a triple ring and that line will be reserved. Line reserve will be cancelled if the line is not taken off hook within 15 seconds. It may also be cancelled by making or receiving a call on another line or by pressing the reserved line button.
5.16 Headset The 2740 is equipped with a 2.5mm headset jack, and a built-in headset amplifier, along with a dedicated HEADSET button. To use this feature, plug a telephone headset with a 2.5 millimeter plug into the headset jack. There is no need to buy a headset with a separate amplifier. The headset can be used to make or answer an outside call, an intercom call or a page.
Press SPEAKER or HEADSET or lift the handset. 5.21.3.3 Intercom Handsfree One ring will sound followed by a triple alert tone. The 2740 will then automatically answer the intercom call on speakerphone. 5.21.3.4 Answering an Intercom Call while on an Outside Call Press INTCM.
All Page. This will create a private intercom conversation. 5.23 Room Monitoring The Room Monitoring feature allows the speakerphone of a 2740 to be activated to monitor sounds in another location. To activate Room Monitoring, place an intercom call to the monitoring telephone. Press MUTE to prevent sounds from being heard at the monitored phone.
The line indicators of the 2740 telephones will light when fax machines or modems are using a line. Batteries The 2740 uses AC power from a standard wall outlet. As long as the telephone is connected to a wall outlet, it will operate using the AC power. Please remember to plug your telephone into a wall outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
Y(Yes)/N(No) Ring/Voice/Handsfree Allowed/Blocked Common/Private/Unconnected Common/Private/Unconnected Common/Private/Unconnected L1/L2/L3/L4/Intcm 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Three Digits Three Digits Three Digits Three Digits Three Digits Three Digits Three Digits Three Digits Three Digits Three Digits Three Digits Three Digits 2740 User Manual Version 1.11...
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Line 1, Line 2, Line 3, Line 4, OFF FSK/Stutter ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF Enter 1234 to access programming Normal/Restricted Normal/Restricted Normal/Restricted Normal/Restricted Set at Station 01 for each of 16 Stations Off/30s/1min/2min Up to 7 Digits High Sens/OFF/Low Sens 2740 User Manual Version 1.11...
TONE AVAILABLE OPTIONS/COMMENT After M1,M2, M3, M4, or M5 is pressed After # is pressed AVAILABLE OPTIONS/COMMENT (13:44)/(HH:MM) AM/PM (01/01/00)/(MM/DD/YY) AVAILABLE OPTIONS/COMMENT 2.5mm/Handset 600ms/1s/100ms/300ms 30min/5min/15min OFF/ON NORMAL/LOCKED 48V/24V/12V/OFF TONE/PULSE Y(Yes)/N(No) This option only at Station 2740 User Manual Version 1.11...
Station 08 Station 09 Station 10 Station 11 Station 12 Station 13 Station 14 Station 15 Station 16 Station Type: 2740, 2750, 2742, 2743 Appendix B Installation Worksheet Line 1 Line 2 Tel. # _______ Tel. # _______ Common Common...
4th Restriction Restriction If you set restrictions at a particular telephone, you will most likely also want to store some allowed exceptions at that telephone. For example, if you restrict long-distance calls, you will probably want to store some allowed area codes such as “1800” to allow all 1800 calls. When you enter allowed numbers, “*”...
Make sure that fresh AAA batteries are installed in base. display You cannot join a telephone The Call Privacy feature prevents another 2740 or 2750 from interrupting a call in call in progress. progress. If you don't want Call Privacy in your system, then go into system programming on station 01 and turn it off.
Please contact Cortelco for information on obtaining service for this product. This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.
TELEPHONE REPAIR DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF. Telephones manufactured by CORTELCO must be returned to us for repair. You can return your telephone to CORTELCO for repair or replacement in accordance with our LIMITED WARRANTY. CORTELCO warrants THIS PRODUCT against defects in material and workmanship in accordance with our LIMITED WARRANTY.
CORTELCO with the product and loss of parts. The warranty is voided in the event any unauthorized person alters or repairs the unit. Telephone companies use different types of equipment and offer various types of services to customers.