BellSouth BS2440 User Manual

2.4ghz digital spread spectrum cordless telephone

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BellSouth BS2440
2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless
Telephone
To fully enjoy all the benefits of this product,
we ask that you review the information
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual BellSouth BS2440 2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone To fully enjoy all the benefits of this product, we ask that you review the information contained in this manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ....................3 Safety Instuctions for Handset Battery Pack ............... 4 Handset and Base Layouts....................5 LCD Display........................6 Getting Started ........................7 Basic Operation ........................8 Answering Calls ......................8 Making Calls......................10 Call Waiting / Call Waiting Deluxe ................... 11 Redial..........................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSON, 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.
  • Page 4: Safety Instuctions For Handset Battery Pack

    Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Use only an approved battery pack in the handset of your BS2440 Cordless Telephone. To reduce the risk of fire or injury, always do the following when replacing, discarding, or charging battery, When handling the batteries, be careful not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.
  • Page 5: Handset And Base Layouts

    Handset and Base Layouts Dialing Keys (0-9; *; #) Message Waiting Indicator (LED) Phone ON/OFF Cancel Clear/Delete Volume ▼/ Scroll ▼ Flash/Speakerphone Intercom Voice Mail Redial/Pause Program Repeat Dial (Pay-Per-Use) Volume ▲ / Scroll ▲ Directory Info. (Pay-Per-Use) Display (LCD) Last Call Return (Pay-Per-Use)
  • Page 6: Lcd Display

    Message Waiting/In Use Indicator Page Charge Indicator LCD Display...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    1. Caller ID Time 2. Caller ID Date 3. Ringer OFF icon (displayed when user turns the ringer off) 4. Low battery icon (on only if battery voltage is low) 5. Key lock icon (displayed when user locks the keypad) 6.
  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    Snap the bracket into place on the back of the Base. If you are using the tabletop bracket, run the two cords through the channel at the back of the bracket. If you are wall mounting the Base, carefully line up the slots on the wall mount bracket with the studs on the telephone wall plate, and carefully mount the telephone on the wall.
  • Page 9 987-654-3210 or, in addition to that, caller’s name and time/date information. The name, which will be shown in the second line, may either come from the service provider or from the Phone Book. If the CID package sent by the service provider contains name information, this name will be shown.
  • Page 10: Making Calls

    TALK 1:32:56 UNKNOWN NUMBER Call with Caller ID (number and name or an associated number in the Phone book): TALK 1:32:56 SOMEBODY Calls with blocked name in Caller ID is shown as: TALK 1:32:56 PRIVATE NAME TALK 1:32:56 UNKNOWN NAME The number ‘1:32:56’...
  • Page 11: Call Waiting / Call Waiting Deluxe

    The Handset then returns to the normal call display. The “Call Waiting Deluxe” menu can be aborted by pressing CANCEL. For more information on Call Waiting options, contact BellSouth Customer Support. Redial The last 5 called numbers are stored in redial memory.
  • Page 12: Muting The Handset Microphone

    Pay-Per-Use (PPU) Keys There are 3 Pay-Per-Use keys, located on the bottom row of the Handset. There are fees associated with use of these keys. Contact BellSouth Customer Support for details. The 3 PPU keys are: a) Last Call Return---- *69...
  • Page 13: Handset Menu And Programming

    Storing the Voice Mail access number in the Handset 1) Press and hold the V. Mail access key for more than 1 second (you will hear a beep). 2) Enter telephone number. 3) Confirm by pressing the V. Mail access key again (you will hear a confirmation beep). To clear the number: 1) Press and hold the V.Mail access key for more than 1 sec.(you will hear a beep).
  • Page 14: Call Log (Caller Id)

    Call Log (Caller ID) All incoming calls with a valid Caller ID provided phone number are stored in the call log. Name and time/date information is also stored in the call log if your service provider sends it. The number of entries stored in the call log is indicated when the Handset is in idle mode: READY 1 CALL The number of unanswered calls (NEW), if any, is indicated:...
  • Page 15: Phone Book

    Note: CID information without a valid phone number cannot be transferred to Phone Book memory. ● E xit the Call Log review by pressing the CANCEL key. Two info messages are displayed together with the Caller ID data: ● ‘ NEW’ icon on the right hand side of the top line indicates that the call has not previously been reviewed. The ‘NEW’...
  • Page 16 Character versus key press numbers space & Table 1.2 Character guide. Phone Book Operation The Phone Book is entered via the menu, as described below. The Phone book is accessed as follows: 1) PROG, to enter the menu. >CALL LOG PHONE BOOK 2) DOWN (▼) >PHONE BOOK...
  • Page 17 TALK 0:00:01 9898327822 Editing a Phone Book entry: 1) Press PROG to enter the menu; press ▼ to put PHONE BOOK on the top line of the display; press PROG again; with "RECALL" in the first line, press PROG again. ALICE 2278238989 2) Scroll through the Phone book entries using ▼...
  • Page 18: Volume

    STORE NAME SOMEBODY 5) Press PROG. Your new entry has been stored. The screen returns to: >STORE RECALL Press CANCEL twice to return to the idle screen. If the Phone Book is full when the user tries to store a new number in it, a message ‘PHONEBOOK FULL’ is displayed, and the phone returns to the Phone Book menu (Store/Recall) after 5 seconds.
  • Page 19: Ring Pattern

    Ring Pattern The ring pattern of an incoming call is changed by the following key sequence: 1) Press PROG. >CALL LOG PHONE BOOK 2) Press the ▼ key four times. >RING PATTERN AUTO ANSWER 3) Press PROG to enter the ring pattern sub-menu. >EXTERNAL INTERNAL 4) Press the PROG key to choose external ring pattern setting.
  • Page 20: Key Lock

    >KEY CLICK KEY LOCK Note: 1) Key Click is On by default; and 2) Key Click is disabled when the key lock is ON. Key Lock It is possible to lock the Handset keypad. The key lock function is set/reset by: 1) Press PROG.
  • Page 21: Language

    The default language is English. Message Waiting Working in conjunction with BellSouth voicemail, the Handset and Base Unit provide visual prompts to alert you to new messages. Once you have reviewed all new messages, the prompts are turned off until a new message is received.
  • Page 22: Handset Status Indication

    Phone line Very slowly flashing Green Very slowly flashing Green Disconnected Phone line is idle LED is Off Flashing Red Line is ringing 1/2 second Green; 1/2 second Off 1/2 second Green; 1/2 second Off Handset is in use LED is steady Green 1 second Green;...
  • Page 23: Led Indication - Handset Antenna

    When the battery is charged up to a level above its nominal charge level, it will display "READY": READY NOTE: Even though the display now displays ‘READY’, the battery pack may not be fully charged. If the phone line is disconnected, a "no line" warning is shown on line two: READY NO LINE When the keypad is locked, the status is displayed on line two:...
  • Page 24: Auto Registration

    ● T he Handset beeps when correctly placed in the charger. Registration: ● T he Handset beeps when the registration procedure is successfully completed. ● T he Handset emits one double-beep in the event of unsuccessful registration. Auto Registration When the Handset is placed in the Base Unit, the Handset transmits a registration packet to the Base via the charger terminals.
  • Page 25: Consumer Information

    1) If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this BS2440 does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
  • Page 26 AC power sources. To minimize damage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor is recommended. Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact BellSouth Customer Support for service information. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    Print you name, address and phone number, along with a description of the defect, and include this in the package. Include payment for any service or repair not covered by warranty, as determined by BellSouth. WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER? Batteries Damage from misuse, neglect or acts of nature (lightning, floods, power surges, etc.)

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