RCA 27928 User Manual

I
NTRODUCTION
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 Cordless Telephone is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the most
from your new cordless telephone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this
instruction manual.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your
home that is not cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.
B Y B
EFORE OU EGIN
P C
ARTS HECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Handset
Base Handset
battery
M J R
ODULAR ACK EQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11C type modular phone jack, which is the most common type of phone jack and might
look like the one pictured here. If you don't have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find
out how to get one installed.
D S S
IGITAL ECURITY YSTEM
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to provide protection against false ringing, unauthorized
access, and charges to your phone line.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code. After a power outage or battery
replacement, you should place the handset in the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
E A I
QUIPMENT PPROVAL NFORMATION
I S
NSTALLATION AND
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.
CAUTION: Always disconnect phone cords from the wall outlets before battery installation or
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
replacement.
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.
You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
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 INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause
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
interference to nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference,
you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.
Notes the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave oven, or
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
VCR. If interference continues, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your
often reduce or eliminate the interference.
local telephone company.
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line. Certain other communications devices may also use the 2.4 GHz frequency for communication, and,
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
if properly set, these devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. If you are
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that
temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company concerned with interference, please refer to the owner's manual for these devices on how to properly
may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the 2.4 GHz frequency for
temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant
communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset
to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.
of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone
equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. I I
MPORTANT NSTALLATION
I I
NTERFERENCE NFORMATION
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
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;
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
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. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
network interface.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes, other phones, or modems.
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is "receiving" the interference). I P
NSTALLING THE HONE
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
Your cordless telephone/answering system should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top, or you
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
can mount it on a wall.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also,
the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems." This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
H A C
EARING ID OMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
101 West 103rd Street
Model 27928
Indianapolis, IN 46290
15895020 (Rev. 0 E/S)
© 2002 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
02-24
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China Marca(s) Registrada(s)
C AC (E ) P
ONNECTING THE LECTRICAL OWER
Plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the bottom of the base and the other end into an electrical
outlet. The charge/in use indicator turns on to indicate the battery is charging.
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don't properly charge the phone, battery
performance will be compromised.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2527 (black) or 5-2526 ( white) power supply
that came with this unit. Using other adapters may damage the unit.
C T L
ONNECTING THE ELEPHONE INE
1. Plug the one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base and the other end into a
modular wall phone jack.
2. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset front) to ON, and place handset in the cradle on the base.
NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone dialing. To change to pulse (rotary) dialing,
see "Tone/Pulse Dialing." If you don't know which type of service you have, check with the phone
company.
W M
ALL OUNTING
NOTE: For best results, leave the phone on a flat surface during initial charging before you hang the
phone on the wall.
Mounting AC power supply Telephone line cord
1. Turn the base over.
bracket
2. Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of the pedestal into the slots on
the lower portion of the bottom of the base. Then push down and snap the pedestal into place.
3. Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base and pedestal) over the wall plate posts and slide the unit
down into place. (Wall plate not included.)
C P B
ORDLESS HONE ASICS
+/- vol button
TALK button
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THE EXCLAMATION redial button memory button
AND ARROW HEAD ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE POINT WITHIN THE
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER TRIANGLE IS A
IS A WARNING SIGN SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT
VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT. ACCOMPANYING THE
PRODUCT.
*TONE button
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT #PAUSE button
flash button
ETUP chan button
ringer switch prog button
M C
AKING A ALL
After initial set up, put handset in the base for 12 hours to charge the battery.
The only two things you need to know to make a call are:
• Press the TALK button before you dial.
• Press TALK or place the handset in the base to hang up.
I U I
N SE NDICATOR
The phone is ON when the TALK button/indicator on the handset is lit and the charge/ in use indicator on the base is lit.
R
EDIAL
Press the redial button to quickly redial the last number you called (up to 32 digits).
R C
I ECEIVING A ALL
NFORMATION
To answer a call, you must press the TALK button before you can talk.
F
LASH
Use the flash button to activate custom calling services such as Call Waiting or call transfer, which are available
through your local phone company.
TIP: If you press the TALK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, you'll hang
up the phone. Press "flash" instead.
V
OLUME
The Vol left and right arrow buttons control the volume of the handset's earpiece.
R S
INGER WITCH
2 The handset ringer switch can be set to ON or OFF. If the switch is off, the unit will not ring.
R T
INGER ONE
To select the ringer tone:
1 1. Press and hold the prog button.
2. Press 1 or 2 for Ringer Tone selection.
3. Press the prog button again. You will hear a confirmation tone.
T /P D
ONE ULSE IALING D S N
IALING A TORED UMBER
This adjustment allows you to select tone (touch-tone) or pulse (rotary) mode dialing. The phone is automatically
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK button.
set for touch-tone use. To set tone or pulse dialing:
2. Press the memory button.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location. The number dials automatically.
2. Press and hold the progm button until the unit beeps.
3. Press * for TONE or # for PULSE. IMPORTANT: If you make test calls to emergency numbers stored in memory, remain on the line
and briefly explain the reason for the call to the dispatcher. Also, it's a good idea to make these calls
4. Press the prog button again. You will hear a confirmation tone.
in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
T T
EMPORARY ONE
C B
HANGING THE ATTERY
This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services offered by banks, credit
Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace battery.
card companies, etc., by pressing the *TONE button to temporarily make the phone touch-tone compatible. To get
information about your bank account, for example, you would:
1. Remove the battery compartment door.
charge/in use
1. Press the TALK button. indicator 2. Disconnect the battery plug from the jack inside the battery compartment and
remove the battery pack from the handset.
2. Call the bank's information line.
3. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord into the jack inside the handset.
3. Press the *TONE button after your call is answered.
4. Put the battery compartment door back on.
4. Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction.
5. Place handset in the base to charge. If you don't charge the handset battery
5. Hang up when finished. The phone returns to pulse (rotary) service.
properly (for 12 hours) when you first set up the phone and/or when you install a
new battery pack, the battery's long-term performance will be compromised.
P H
AGING THE ANDSET
PAGE button
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the
Press the PAGE button on the base to locate a misplaced handset. When you press the
PAGE button, the handset beeps and the TALK button/indicator on the handset and the charge/in use indicator on battery listed in the instruction book.
the base blinks. Press the TALK button when you locate the handset. The page signal is three beeps every two
B S P
seconds for two minutes. Press the base PAGE button to stop paging. ATTERY AFETY RECAUTIONS
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type,
NOTE: You can still page the handset with the ringer off.
toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.
C B • To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the User's Guide.
HAN UTTON
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
If you ever experience any interference or don't have clear voice quality, press the chan button on the handset to
advance to another channel.
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
M NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your ATLINKS USA, Inc. product
EMORY
indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium
Store up to ten 20-digit telephone numbers in memory for quick dialing.
batteries throughout the United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or
contact your local recycling center.
S N M
TORING A UMBER IN EMORY Ni-Cd
1. Make sure the phone is OFF.
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
2. Press the memory button.
In case of difficulty, please check the following Troubleshooting Guide before seeking service.
3. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.
4. Press memory button.
Problem
5. Use the keypad to enter the number (up to 20 digits) you want to store in that memory location.
6. Press the memory button again to confirm.
C S N
HANGING A TORED UMBER
Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you do to store a number— you're just replacing the
phone number with a different number.
S R N
TORING A EDIAL UMBER
1. Make sure the phone is OFF.
2. Press the memory button.
3. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.
4. Press the memory button
5. Press redial.
6. Press the memory button again to confirm.
S P M
TORING A AUSE IN EMORY
Use the # PAUSE button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in the dialing sequence (for example, when you
must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when you must enter codes to access your bank's information line). Each
pause counts toward the 20-digit limit.
If you need to dial 9 to get an outside line and want to store a number in memory without having to dial 9 each
time, you would:
1. Make sure the phone is OFF.
2. Press the memory button.
3. Press any number (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.
4. Press memory again.
5. Enter the number 9 (or any other appropriate number) to access an outside line.
6. Press # PAUSE.
7. Enter the phone number you want to store in memory.
8. Press the memory button again to confirm.
TIP: If you need a longer pause, press the # PAUSE button twice.
L W
IMITED ARRANTY
G
UIDE
Solution
S
ERVICE
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents. Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by ATLINKS USA, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this product. For
instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at
.
Or refer inquiries to:
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations
P O Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or
received as a gift. This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period.
Purchase date _______________________________________________________________________________
Name of store _______________________________________________________________________________
DESCRIPTION MODEL NO. PRICE* QUANTITY TOTAL
black white
AC power supply 5-2527 5-2526 $15.50
Replacement battery 5-2459 $14.95
To order, call 1-800-338-0376 (for accessories only) or complete this order form.