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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL In Use On/Off ERASE PLAY STOP ON/OFF REPEAT SKIP Option PAGE 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone with Call Waiting Caller ID PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT Model : TC996...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Instructions......................3 HANDSET CONTROLS....................5 BASE UNIT Controls......................7 GettingStarted........................8 Belt Clip Installation....................9 Cordless Telephone Operation..................10 Preparing for Use...................... 10 Receiving Calls......................10 Placing Calls......................11 Redial Feature......................11 Using the Headset Feature..................12 Caller ID System Operation...................13 Caller ID System......................13 Viewing Caller Information During Incoming Calls.......... - Page 3 Contents Function Settings.......................21 A. Setting the Ringer Level................22 B. Changing the Language................22 C. Turning the First Ring ON or OFF..............23 D. Setting the Time and Date................23 E. Adjusting the Contrast................... 24 F. Setting the PBX Number................24 G. Changing the Flash Time................24 H.
- Page 4 Contents B. To erase all of the messages in an individual mailbox........32 C. To erase selected messages/memos..............33 When the Memory is Full..................33 Two-way Recording....................33 Remote Access Codes....................33 Changing of the Remote Access Codes..............34 Using the Remote Instruction Code................34 Security System........................36 Recharging the BATTERY PACK...................37 Changing the BATTERY PACK..................
- Page 5 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. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. 3.
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Page 6: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions D. If the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the telephone to normal operation. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. - Page 7 HANDSET Controls New Call/ Msg Waiting (Message Waiting) LED Indicator 2. Large LCD Screen 9. Batt Low Indicator 10. SCROLL UP-DOWN/SHIFT LEFT-RIGHT Button 3. Talk Button 11. Dir (Directory) Button 4. Volume Control (HI, MID, LOW) Switch 12. Headset Jack 5.
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Page 8: Handset Controls
HANDSET Controls 3. Talk Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call. 4. HANDSET Volume Control (HI, MID, LOW) Switch: Select the receiver volume level (HI, MID, LOW). 5. TELEPHONE KEYPAD Buttons: Allows you to make a call depending on pressed button. - Page 9 BASE UNIT Controls 14. TONE/PULSE SELECT 1. ANNOUNCE ONLY SWITCH INCOMING MESSAGE SELECT 15. RESET 2. MESSAGE ALERT 16. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK 3. ON/OFF RINGER 9VDC 500mA 17. TELEPHONE LINE 4. RING SELECT O N O F F O N O F F TS 5R 3R ICM ANNC TONE PULSE RESET...
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Page 10: Base Unit Controls
BASE UNIT Controls 5. ERASE BUTTON: Press to erase messages. 6. OUTGOING MESSAGES Button: Press and hold to record OGM messages. 7. SKIP Button: Press to skip messages. 8. MB-1 Button: Press to activate functions for mailbox 1 9. MB-2 Button: Press to activate functions for mailbox 2 10. -
Page 11: Gettingstarted
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. 1. -
Page 12: Belt Clip Installation
Getting Started 7. Install the HANDSET BATTERY PACK by plugging into BATTERY CONNECTOR inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 8. Place the BATTERY PACK inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. BATTERY PACK 9. S l i d e t h e H A N D S E T B A T T E R Y COMPARTMENT COVER firmly into place in its closed position. -
Page 13: Cordless Telephone Operation
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. Place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 12 hours. 2. -
Page 14: Placing Calls
Cordless Telephone Operation Placing Calls 1. Press the Talk button, the Call Timer starts to count. 2. Wait until you hear a dial tone and then dial the phone number. 3. When you have finished your call, press Talk button again or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. -
Page 15: Using The Headset Feature
Cordless Telephone Operation Using the Headset Feature our telephone can utilize a headset (included) to be connected to your HANDSET for you to enjoy hands-free communication. Insert the small plug on the end of the headset into the HEADSET JACK at the right side of the HANDSET. -
Page 16: Caller Id System Operation
Caller ID System Operation Caller ID System This telephone automatically displays an incoming caller’s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. It records up to 80 calls and stores the data in Memory. IMPORTANT: You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your local telephone company to utilize this feature. -
Page 17: Caller Id With Call Waiting
Caller ID System Operation Caller ID with Call Waiting When you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, this telephone will display the name and number of the second caller while you are having a conversation with the first caller. Second When a new call comes in while you are Caller... -
Page 18: Caller List
Caller ID System Operation Caller List This phone automatically stores the last 80 calls received. It records call information such as caller’s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. The NEW CALL LED indicator will blink to indicate that you have a new Caller ID call stored in memory. -
Page 19: Storing Caller Id Records Into The Directory (Phone Book)
Caller ID System Operation 4. Press the Dir button to cancel dialing and return to STANDBY mode. 5. To end a call, either press the Talk button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. Storing Caller ID Records into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. -
Page 20: Name And Telephone Number Directory (Phone Book)
Caller ID System Operation Name and Telephone Number DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) This DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) lets you scroll through the list to find the person you need for one touch dialing. You can store up to 40 names and telephone numbers in the Memory. Viewing the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. -
Page 21: Telephone Keypad Characters
Caller ID System Operation Telephone Keypad Characters The TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons are used to enter characters when entering names and numbers. Press the appropriate TELEPHONE KEYPAD button to get the following characters. You can store a maximum of 18 characters on the letter icon and a maximum of 22 digits on the number icon. -
Page 22: Placing Calls From The Directory (Phone Book)
Caller ID System Operation Placing Calls from the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the Dir button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you want to call. Press a TELEPHONE KEYPAD (2/ABC to 9/WXYZ) that corresponds to the first letter of a Caller’s name. -
Page 23: Deleting A Stored Number In The Directory (Phone Book)
Caller ID System Operation 5. When the entry is edited as you desire, press and hold the Re/Pa/Save button to store the edited record. Deleting a Stored Number in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the Dir button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to delete. -
Page 24: Function Settings
Caller ID System Operation Function Settings You can change the setting on the HANDSET in the functions menu. Access the functions menu by pressing and holding the Voice Mail/Func button. There are 11 settings in the functions menu which can be changed. You can scroll through the function menu in the listed order by pressing the SCROLL DOWN button. -
Page 25: Setting The Ringer Level
Caller ID System Operation TELEPHONE Function KEYPAD Voice Mail: Programs the one-touch number that enables easy access to the voice mail service provided by your telephone company. MSG Waiting Delete: Clears current message waiting indication. Area Code: This unit does not require any programming of an Area Code. -
Page 26: Turning The First Ring On Or Off
Caller ID System Operation 6. Continue with programming or press the Voice Mail/Func button to return to STANDBY mode. C. Turning the FIRST RING ON or OFF 1. Press and hold the Voice Mail/Func button to enter the menu. 2. Press the 3 button to go to the FIRST RING programming option. 3. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Contrast
Caller ID System Operation E. Adjusting the Contrast 1. Press and hold the Voice Mail/Func button to enter the menu. 2. Press the 5 button to go to the CONTRAST programming option. 3. Press the Flash/Edit button to change the setting. “4” will begin flashing. 4. -
Page 28: Changing The Pause Time
Caller ID System Operation 5. When the desired setting is displayed, press and hold the Re/Pa/Save button to save the setting. A long “beep” will sound to confirm the setting has been saved. 6. Continue with programming or press the Voice Mail/Func button to return to STANDBY mode. -
Page 29: Deleting Message Waiting Indication
Caller ID System Operation J. Deleting Message Waiting Indication 1. Press and hold the Voice Mail/Func button to enter the menu. 2. Press the 0 button to go to the MESSAGE WAITING programming option. 3. Press the Flash/Edit button to reset the Message Waiting Indication. “DEL”... -
Page 30: Answering System Operation
Answering System Operation IMPORTANT: To ensure the proper operation of your Answering System: 1. Plug the AC ADAPTOR into the POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK. 2. Press the RESET button at the back of the BASE UNIT before initial use. Setting the Day/Time Stamp Press and hold down the SET button until you hear the announcement “Time is off, please enter new time.”... -
Page 31: Recording Your Ogm In The Primary Mailbox
Answering System Operation A. Recording your OGM in the PRIMARY MAILBOX 1. Press and hold down the OGM button to record your message. 2. Begin speaking immediately after you hear, “Please record your announcement after the beep.” Continue to depress the OGM button. One second after completing your OGM, release the OGM button and the Answering System will announce, “End of Recording.”... -
Page 32: Recording Your Ogm For Individual Mailbox 1,2,3 Or 4
Answering System Operation B. Recording your OGM for Individual MAILBOX 1, 2, 3 or 4 1. Press a mailbox button, the corresponding MAILBOX LED indicator will blink. 2. Press and hold down the OGM button to record your message. 3. Begin speaking immediately after you hear, “Please record your announcement after the beep.”... -
Page 33: Setting To Announce Only
Answering System Operation NOTE: ICMs are limited to a maximum of 2 minutes. If the ICM is more than 2 minutes, the system “beeps” and hangs up; or if the Answering System’s MEMORY runs out, the Answering System announces, “Memory full” and hangs up. Setting to Announce Only During ANNC (Announce) mode, your system answers incoming calls with your recorded ANNC but will not record any ICMs. -
Page 34: Recording A Memo
Answering System Operation Recording a Memo A. To record a Memo in the PRIMARY MAILBOX 1. Press and hold down the MEMO button to record your Memo. 2. Begin speaking immediately after you hear, “Please record your message after the beep.” Continue to depress the MEMO button. One second after completing your Memo, release the MEMO button and you will hear, “End of recording.”... -
Page 35: To Interrupt A Message
Answering System Operation C. To interrupt a message. 1. Press the STOP button to end the playing of message. The Answering System will announce, “End of messages.” D. To repeat a message/memo. 1. Press the RPT button while playing a message. The Answering System repeats the current message in its entirety. -
Page 36: To Erase Selected Messages/Memos
Answering System Operation C. To erase selected messages/memos 1. While the unwanted message is playing, press the ERS button. The Answering System announces erasure of the selected message/memo. After the erasure is complete, the numeric order of the remaining messages will be rearranged. When the Memory is Full When there is no memory available for additional messages, the Answering System will announce, “Memory full,”... -
Page 37: Changing Of The Remote Access Codes
Answering System Operation NOTE: If the RESET button is pressed, the Remote Access Codes return to the factory preset codes. Changing of the Remote Access Codes All of the digits of the Remote Access Codes are a combination of numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0. - Page 38 Answering System Operation A. If you do not know the Instruction Code, press “ ” button immediately. The Answering System will announce the Instruction Codes. Otherwise, if a command is not received by the Answering System within 10 seconds, it will automatically hang up.
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Page 39: Security System
Security System Security System Your cordless telephone uses a digital coding security system to prevent unauthorized use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless telephone. The system has its own identifying signal created by microcomputers in both the BASE UNIT and the HANDSET. Security Code This telephone has an internal security code with 65,536 possible combinations. -
Page 40: Recharging The Battery Pack
Recharging the BATTERY PACK Recharging the BATTERY PACK The nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) BATTERY PACK in the HANDSET can be recharged many times using the built-in charger in the BASE UNIT. When the BATT LOW symbol appears on the LCD Screen, a “beep” sound will be heard every 12 seconds. -
Page 41: Changing The Battery Pack
Problem Solving Problem Solving Section For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems. Phone does not work, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source. 2. HANDSET is charged. 3. TONE/PULSE Select Switch is in the right position. 4. - Page 42 Problem Solving If after pressing the Talk button, you receive three “beeps” and no dial tone, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source. 2. If you had a power failure or had unplugged the BASE UNIT, replace the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system.
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Page 43: Technical Information
Technical Information Technical Information This cordless telephone uses radio frequencies to allow mobility. There are certain difficulties in using radio frequencies with a cordless telephone. While these are normal, the following could affect the operation of your system. Noise Electrical pulse noise is present in most homes at one time or another. This noise is most intense during electrical storms. - Page 44 FCC Requirements FCC NOTICE The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this telephone. 1. This telephone is hearing aid compatible. 2. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. A label on the BASE UNIT of this equipment contains, among other information, the ACTA Product Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.
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Page 45: Fcc Requirements
FCC Requirements RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the ringer equivalence numbers af all devices does not exceed 5. - Page 46 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. Service can be obtained at: Curtis International Ltd. c/o Vision Transportation 4600, Witmer Industrial Estate Unit 12, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 14305, USA...