RCA 25203 User Manual

Two-line speakerphone with call waiting caller id
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Two-Line Speakerphone
with Call Waiting Caller ID
User's Guide
Please read this manual before
operating this product for the
first time.
Model 25203

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  • Page 1 Two-Line Speakerphone with Call Waiting Caller ID User’s Guide Please read this manual before operating this product for the first time. Model 25203...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.
  • Page 3: Interference Information

    Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents mportant nformatIon quIpmEnt pproval nformatIon ...3 ntErfErEncE nformatIon ...3 IcEnsIng ...3 EarIng ompatIbIlIty fcc rf r adIatIon xposurE ... 6 ntroductIon ..6 ntroductIon ..7 arts hecklIst elePhone equIrements ...7 nstallatIon mPortant nstallatIon nformatIon ...8...
  • Page 5 ...22 ElEpHonE pEratIon ..23 oIce essagIng ...23 ElEpHonE pEratIon Id (cId) ...24 allEr ..24 ummary creen .cId.r eceIVIng torIng .cId.r ...25 eVIeWIng ecords .cId.r aVIng ecords ..25 Irectory emory .cId.r ...25 eletIng ecord .cId.r eletIng ecords ...25...
  • Page 6: Adiation

    Introduction Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, provided by your local tele- phone company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller identification services.
  • Page 7: Parts Checklist

    Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the following items: Handset cord Base Handset Wall plate Modular telephone line jack Connections and Setup Line cords Desk Stand Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you need an RJ14C or two RJ11C type modular jacks, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home.
  • Page 8: Base Layout

    Connections and Setup Base Layout Menu button Sel/Save button Exit button Headset button Display Directory button (Conference) button Speaker button Mute button New Call Indicator Delete button Memory 1-1 buttons Dial button Vol +/- buttons CID buttons Store button DND button Voicemail 1 button Voicemail 2 button Redial/Pause button...
  • Page 9: Installing The Phone

    Connections and Setup Installing the Phone 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and telephone wall jack. Your phone should be placed on a level surface, such as a table top or desk. 2. Install 4 AAA-size alkaline batteries (not included) for back up power in the event of a power failure.
  • Page 10 Connections and Setup 4. Connect the telephone line cords: If you have two telephone lines installed on a single jack, plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the jack marked Line 1+2 on the back of the base. Plug the other end into the 2-line wall jack. If you have two separate telephone line jacks, plug one telephone line cord into the jack marked Line 1+2 and another cord into the jack marked Line 2.
  • Page 11: Ttaching The Esktop Edestal

    5. Connect the handset cord: Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the side of the base and the other end into the jack on the handset, and place the handset in the cradle. 6. Check for a dial tone. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you hear a dial tone, the phone is properly installed.
  • Page 12: Data Port

    Connections and Setup Data Port This phone has a DATA PORT jack to connect an auxiliary phone device, such as a fax machine, computer modem, answering machine, or even a cordless phone. The DATA PORT switch on the back of the phone controls the DATA PORT jack so you can choose Line 1 or Line 2.
  • Page 13: P Rogramming The

    Programming the Telephone Display Language You may set the display language to English, French, or Spanish. The default is English. 1. Press the Menu button. The screen displays LANGUAGE. 2. Press Sel/Save. 3. Use the Review 3 or 4 button to select the language. 4.
  • Page 14: Our Ormat

    Connections and Setup Flash Time Depending on the services you have with the phone company, you may need to adjust the flash timing. It can be set from 100ms or 600ms. The default is 600ms. 1. Press the Menu button. 2.
  • Page 15: All Lert One

    Connections and Setup Call Alert Tone When the call alert tone is turned ON, you hear a call alert tone when you are on the phone and you receive a call on the other line. If you prefer to have incoming calls not interrupt or disturb your ongoing conversation, set the Call Alert Tone to OFF.
  • Page 16: Egional Rea Odes

    Connections and Setup Regional Area Codes Depending on your area, you may need to set regional area codes. These are needed in order for the phone to determine the number format to display when a valid CID signal is received. Calls received that match any of the regional area codes display as 10 digits. If the number is not displayed correctly, the phone may not be able to dial back the number.
  • Page 17: Oice .M Ail

    Voice Mail Access Codes You can program a voice mail access code for each telephone line for quick access to your voice mail. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use the Review 3 or 4 button to scroll to VM CODE. 3.
  • Page 18: With . The .H Andset

    Telephone Operation Telephone Operation Making Calls with the Handset 1. Pick up the handset and the phone automatically selects an open line. 2. Wait for a dial tone. 3. Dial a phone number. 4. Hang up the handset when finished. Making Calls with the Speakerphone 1.
  • Page 19: With . The .H Andset

    Receiving Calls with the Handset When the phone rings, the corresponding line’s indicator flashes rapidly. 1. Pick up the handset (your phone automatically selects the ringing line). 2. When you are finished, hang up the handset. Receiving Calls with the Speakerphone When the phone rings, the corresponding line’s indicator flashes rapidly.
  • Page 20: P Re -D Ialing .T

    Telephone Operation Pre-Dialing Telephone Numbers Pre-dialing lets you to enter, check , and edit a telephone number before engaging the line. There are several ways to pre-dial a telephone number: • M anually enter the telephone number, or • P ress one of the 16 Memory location buttons, or • P ress Directory, followed by the Review 3 or 4 button to search the phone book memory. • P ress the Review 3 or 4 buttons to scroll the CID memory, or • P ress the Redial button.
  • Page 21: Ringer Volume

    Hold Placing a Call on Hold 1. Press Hold. The indicator for the line on hold flashes green. 2. Hang up or press another Line button. Releasing a Call from Hold Press the Line button for the call on hold. The phone automatically goes into speakerphone mode.
  • Page 22: Speakerphone, Handset, And Headset Volume

    Telephone Operation Speakerphone, Handset, and Headset Volume While using the phone press the Vol 5 or 6 buttons to set the volume to a comfortable level. The phone stores the setting when you release the button. Conference This feature lets you connect two calls to make a conference call. To connect with two calls: 1.
  • Page 23: Elephone

    3. Press the Sel/Save button to save your selection. 4. When the Do Not Disturb function is On, the DND indicator flashes. To de-activate Do Not Disturb, press the DND button. NOTE: When Do Not Disturb is On, you will still receive a ringing line indication, CID information, and New Call indicators.
  • Page 24: Caller Id

    Caller ID Caller ID (CID) Summary Screen The summary screen shows the current time, current date and number of new calls to be reviewed. It is displayed until any button is pressed. Within 10 seconds of receiving a new call, the new caller information is displayed and the green NEW CALL indicator illuminates.
  • Page 25: Reviewing Cid Records

    Reviewing CID Records • Press the Review 3 or 4 to scroll the call records. NOTE: When you scroll to the start/end of the list, START /END appears in the display. Saving CID Records to Memory/Phone Directory Memory 1. While a name and telephone number shows in the display, press Sel/Save if you want to edit the information.
  • Page 26: All Id

    Caller ID 3. To adjust the phone number format, use the Review 3 or 4 button For instance, a 7-digit local number sometimes cannot be dialed because it requires a 10-digit or 11-digit format. Use the Review 3 or 4 button to scroll through 7, 10, and 11-digit numbers.
  • Page 27: Emory

    Direct Access Memory & Directory Memory Storing a Name and Number in Memory 1. Press the Store button. ENTER DIGIT shows in the display. 2. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the number you want to store (up to 32 digits). NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the 34 button to position the cursor and press Delete to erase an incorrect digit OR directly input another digit to replace the incorrect digit.
  • Page 28: R Eviewing .S Tored .N Ames .&.N

    Memory Reviewing Stored Names & Numbers 1. Press the Directory button. 2. Use the Review 3 or 4 button to review the records stored in Directory Memory. -OR- 1. Press a Memory button to review the record stored in Direct Access Memory. Changing a Stored Name or Number 1.
  • Page 29: Tored .N Umber

    Dialing a Stored Number If the number is stored in the Directory Memory, 1. Pick up the handset, or press Speaker or Headset. 2. Wait for the dial tone. 3. Press the Directory button, and use the Review 3 or 4 button to find the number. 4.
  • Page 30: Irectory Emory

    Memory Deleting a One-Touch Memory 1. Press One-Touch button. 2. Press the Delete button. Deleting a Directory Memory 1. Press the Directory button. 2. Press 3 or 4 buttons to scroll to the desired memory. 3. Press the Delete button. Deleting All Directory Memory This feature allows you to clear all memory saved in the directory at once.
  • Page 31: Other Information

    Display Messages The following special messages indicate the status of a message or the unit: NO CALLS The CID memory log is empty. UNKNOWN CALLER The incoming call does not have CID service or their service area is not linked to yours. If UNKNOWN CALLER appears along with a calling number, the name information for that number was not available.
  • Page 32: G Uide

    Other Information Troubleshooting Guide No dial tone • Check or repeat installation steps: Make sure the telephone line cords are connected to the phone and the wall jack. Make sure the cords are not damaged . • Make sure the hook switch pops up when the handset is lifted . • Check the Speaker button. Is the indicator Off? • Disconnect the phone from the wall jack and connect another phone to the same jack.
  • Page 33: C Are

    General Product Care To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps). • DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture. •...
  • Page 34: Warranty Assistance

    Other Information Warranty Assistance If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-511-3180. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may require that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Two year, from date of purchase. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: •...
  • Page 36: Product Registration

    Other Information • Damage from misuse or neglect. • Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products. • Products purchased or serviced outside the USA. • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Product Registration: •...
  • Page 37: Nformation

    Accessory Information AC power adaptor 5-2495A To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and call toll-free 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering. We are required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
  • Page 38: I Ndex

    Index Accessory Information 37 Attaching the Desktop Pedestal Base Layout Call Alert Tone Call Timer Call Waiting Caller ID 26 Caller ID 24, 26 Chain Dialing Changing a Stored Name or Number Conference Connections and Setup 8, 17 Data Port Deleting a CID Record 25 Deleting a Directory Memory...
  • Page 39 Parts Checklist Placing a Call on Hold 21 Pre-Dialing Telephone Numbers Programming the Telephone Receiving and Storing CID Records Receiving Calls with the Handset Receiving Calls with the Optional Headset 19 Receiving Calls with the Speakerphone Redial Regional Area Codes Releasing a Call from Hold Restoring the Defaults 17...
  • Page 40 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102 © 2008 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Model 25203 00026464 (Rev. 0 DOM E) 08-24 Printed in China...

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