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- Page 1 Model 25983 5.8GHz Dual Handset Speakerphone/Answering System User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Equipment Approval Information
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company. -
Page 3: Id Ompatibility
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility. Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6,47,009. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents quipmEnt pprovAl nformAtion ...3 ntErfErEncE nformAtion (HAc) ...3 EAring ompAtibility ...3 icEnsing fcc rf r AdiAtion xposurE ...6 ntroduction ...6 EforE Egin ... 6 arts heCklist elePhone equirements ...7 nstAllAtion ...7 igital eCurity ystem mPortant nstallation uiDelines AndsEt And HArgE rAdlE... - Page 5 PeakerPhone eCeiVing a all with PeakerPhone aking a all with PeakerPhone witChing etween PeakerPhone anD ...28 anDset onferenCe the xternal orDless anDset anD ...28 Emory toring a ame anD umBer in ... 29 toring a eDial umBer nserting a ause in the ialing eViewing hanging or...
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Page 6: E Xposure Adiation
Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed. -
Page 7: Nstallation Igital Ecurity Ystem
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers. • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. • Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. -
Page 8: Ase Ayout
Handset and Charge Cradle Layout visual ringer TALK/CALL BACK (button) CALLER ID-VOLUME 6(button) redial (button) format/trans (format/ transfer button) repeat (button) play/stop (button) *TONE/exit (button) mute/menu (button) erase (button) Base Layout mailbox 1/2/3 announce play/stop (buttons) (button) caller id 9 (9 button) hs volume (handset volume... -
Page 9: Andset B
Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handsets. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery model 5-2729 or Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2522, which is compatible with this unit. -
Page 10: Nstalling The Hone
Connecting the Telephone Line On the base, plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular wall telephone jack. -
Page 11: Connecting The Corded Handset
Attaching the Pedestal Bracket Desktop mode: 1. Position pedestal bracket in correct orientation; refer to imprint on bracket. . Attach the pedestal by first inserting the stationary tabs on the pedestal into the upper set of slots on the bottom of the base and then push the pedestal down until it snaps into place. -
Page 12: Ecording The Utgoing Eviewing Nnouncement
Answering System Operation Recording the Outgoing Announcement For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible. 1. Make sure the answering system is ON. . Press and hold the announce button on the base while you record the announcement. -
Page 13: Screening Calls From The Base
Screening Calls from the Base You can screen incoming calls by waiting for the caller to leave a message (to hear who it is), then pick up the handset, or press TALK/CALL BACK on cordless handset or the speaker/call back button on the base to talk to the caller. The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or pick up an extension phone. -
Page 14: Creening Alls From The Andset Essage Layback From Ase Nit Rasing Essages
Erasing Messages You may erase messages three ways: To erase a message while it is playing: 1. Press and release the respective mailbox button (play/stop 1 or play/stop 2 or play/stop 3) . Press caller id 9 or : button to select and play the message you want to erase. 3. -
Page 15: Elephone Et
Telephone Set Up There are twelve programmable menus available for the base: Language, Display Contrast, Rings to Answer, Security Code, Base Ring Level, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse, Set Day, Set Time, Local Area Code, Link Cordless Handset, and Default Setting. There are nine programmable menus available for the cordless handset: Language, Handset Name, Area Code, Ringer On/Off, Ringer Tone, VIP Ring Tone, Transfer, Link Base, and Default Setting. -
Page 16: Handset Name
Handset Name NOTE: This setting may only be made with the cordless handset. 1. Press the mute/menu button until ENTER NAME shows in the display. . Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter the name (up to 15 characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. -
Page 17: Ecurity Ode
3rd ring. If you have no new messages, the unit answers after the 5th ring. You can hang up after the 3rd or 4th ring and save the pay telephone or long distance charge. -
Page 18: Andset Inger Inger One
Handset Ringer ON/OFF NOTE: This setting may only be made with the handset. 1. Press the menu/flash button until RINGER 4 1ON or 2OFF shows in the display. 1ON is the default setting. . Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (6 or 5) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to scroll to 1ON or 2OFF. -
Page 19: Local Area Code
Setting Day/Time NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base. Time is transmitted automatically by your local phone company as part of Caller ID service. If you are subscribed to Caller ID service, the current time is set automatically when you receive your first CID call. -
Page 20: Tone/Pulse Dialing
Tone/Pulse Dialing NOTE: This setting may be made only with the base. 1. Press the menu/flash button until 41TONE 2PULSE shows in the display. 1TONE is the default. . Press the caller id (9 or :) button or the touch-tone pad to scroll to 1TONE or 2PULSE. 3. -
Page 21: Etting
Default Setting NOTE: This setting may be made with the base or the cordless handset. 1. Press the menu/flash button on base or mute/menu button on handset until DEFAULT SETTING or DEFAULT shows in the display. NO is the default setting. . -
Page 22: Making A Call
Making a Call Cordless Handset 1. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the desired number. -OR- . Dial the number and then press the TALK/CALL BACK button. 3. When finished, press TALK/CALL BACK or place the handset in charging cradle to hang up. -
Page 23: Isturb
Handset Ringer ON/OFF Shortcut Apart from the setting in the main menu, there is a shortcut to set the ringer. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). 1. Press the #PAUSE/ringer button to go to the RINGER on/off menu. RINGER 41 ON shows in the display. -
Page 24: All Ransfer
Call Transfer Transferring Call from Base to Cordless Handset During an external call, you may transfer the external call from base to handset. NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press *exit button or page/tranfser button on base. 1. Press the page/tranfser button to put the line on hold and transfer the call. TRANSFERRING shows in the display. -
Page 25: B C C
Corded Handset 1. Lift the corded handset. . Press the redial button. - OR - 3. Press the redial button first, then lift the corded handset. If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press the redial button to quickly redial the number. -
Page 26: C Ordless /B Ase
Mute To have a private, off-line conversation, use the mute feature. The party on the other end of the line cannot hear you, but you can still hear them. 1. Press the mute/do not disturb button on the base or mute/menu button on the handset. -
Page 27: Base Unit Speakerphone Operation
Base Unit Speakerphone Operation For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following: • Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up these sounds.) • Surfaces affected by vibration. • Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to a cabinet, which can generate an echo effect. -
Page 28: Ordless
(handset or base) is on the external line. Memory The cordless handset and base each have their own separate memory storage areas. Store ten 15-character names and 4-digit telephone numbers in the handset and base memories. Storing a Name and Number in Memory 1. -
Page 29: Umber In
Press the #PAUSE/ringer button on the touch-tone pad to insert a delay in the dialing sequence of a stored telephone number when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example, after you dial 9 for an outside line, or wait for a computer access tone.) -
Page 30: Hanging Or
Handset: Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/CALL BACK button on the cordless handset. 1. Press the mem/conference button. . Press the desired memory location button (0-9). The stored telephone number dials automatically. -OR- 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). -
Page 31: Chain Dialing From Memory
. Press the memory button. 3. Press the desired memory location button (0-9), or use the caller id (9 or :) button to scroll to the desired telephone number. 4. Press the speaker/call back button. The number dials automatically. Chain Dialing from Memory Use this feature to make calls that require a sequence of numbers, such as a frequently used long distance card number. -
Page 32: All Aiting Aller Id
When you receive a call, Caller ID information is transmitted by the phone company to your telephone between the first and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on your phone’s display while the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer the call. -
Page 33: Toring Cid R Ecords Cid M Eviewing All Ecords
Storing CID Records (In CID Memory) If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone’s Caller ID memory stores the data for the most recent 40 calls you received so that you can see who called while you were unavailable. When the 41st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is automatically deleted. -
Page 34: Emory
The format button lets you change the format of the displayed number. Available formats include: Number of digits Eleven digits Ten digits Seven digits Explanation long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number. 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number. 7-digit telephone number. Example 1-317-888-8888 317-888-8888 888-8888... -
Page 35: Id R
NOTE: If the phone company does not supply all ten digits of an incoming caller’s number, you will not be allowed to adjust the format of that number. Scroll to the number you want to call back: 3. If the number does not dial as shown, press the format button on base or format/ trans button on cordless handset. -
Page 36: Caller Id Errors
Caller ID Errors If there is an error in the transmission of information to your Caller ID phone, ERROR shows in the display. If you have not subscribed to Caller ID service or it is not working, NO DATA shows in the display. -
Page 37: Nswering Ystem From Nother Ocation
Changing the Security Code The default security code for accessing the answering system from another location is 1 2 3. The security code is set through the programming menu. Refer to Telephone Set Up for more information. Press this Button... -
Page 38: Ecurity
Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd ) battery model 5-2729 or Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2522, which is compatible with this unit. 1. Make sure handset is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery. . -
Page 39: Afety
Indicates that there is no additional information in Caller ID memory. ENTER NUMBER Prompt telling you to enter a telephone number in one of the 10 memory locations. ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter the name in one of the 10 memory locations. -
Page 40: Handset Sound Signals
Indicates call or calls have not been reviewed. NEW VOICE MAIL Indicates a new voice mail is available. NO DATA No Caller ID information was received. NO CALLS Indicates no call have been received. PAGING/PAGING The page on base or format/trans button on cordless FROM HANDSET/ handset has been pressed. -
Page 41: Elephone S
Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working outlet . Ensure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack. • Connect another phone to the same jack; if there is still no dial tone, the problem might be your wiring or local service. -
Page 42: Caller Id Solutions
No Caller ID • In order to receive Caller ID information, you must subscribe to the standard name/number Caller ID service from your local telephone company. Battery Solutions If you experience any of the following problems, even after fully recharging the battery, you may need to replace the battery pack: •... -
Page 43: Eception
Causes of Poor Reception • Aluminum siding. • Foil backing on insulation. • Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals. • You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc. • Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms. •... -
Page 44: Warranty Assistance
Warranty Assistance If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. 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 45: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One 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 46 Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: •...
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Page 47: Accessory Information
Accessory Information DESCRIPTION AC power adaptor Replacement Handset Battery-Ni-Cd Replacement Handset Battery-Ni-MH Replacement Handset Charge Cradle 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 48: Code
Changing the Security Code Conference the External Caller with Cordless Handset and Base Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power Connecting the Corded Handset Connecting the Telephone Line Corded Handset Cordless Handset Default Setting Deleting All Caller ID Records Deleting the Current Caller ID Record... - Page 49 Storing a Name and Number in Memory Storing a Redial Number Storing CID Records (In CID Memory) Storing CID Records in Internal Memory Switching Between Speakerphone and Handset Telephone Jack Requirements Telephone Set Up Telephone Solutions Tone/Pulse Dialing Transfer ON/OFF Transferring Call from Base to...
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