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Memory
The Number For
Long distance access number
Each handset can store up to ten 24-digit numbers with up to 15-character names in
memory for quick dialing. This memory feature is in addition to the CID memory log,
Authorization code
which stores up to 40 CID records in each handset.
Frequently called long distance number
Storing a Name and Number in Memory
1. Make sure the phone is ON (in TALK or SPEAKERPHONE mode).
2. Press the Memory button and then press 7.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
3. When you hear the access tone, press the Memory button and then press 8.
2. Press the Memory button.
4. At the next access tone, press the Memory button and then 9.
3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9) or use cid/vol ( + or - ) to scroll to
the desired memory location.
TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the next Memory
button, or your call may not go through.
NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, the memory location
Answering System Operation
number and stored name and telephone number shows in the
display. If the memory location is empty. EMPTY shows in the display.
This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system.
4. Press the Memory button again. The display shows ENTER NAME.
Messages Indicator
NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5.
The messages indicator shows you how many messages you have received, and the
5. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter the name (up to 15 characters)
indicator blinks when new messages are received. The answerer on/off button must be ON
and press the memory button to save. More than one letter is stored in each of the
in order for the messages indicator to work.
number keys. For example, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the
NOTE : The answering system displays "- -" when it is turned off.
letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L.
Wait for one second. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L. Press the 1 key
Screening Calls from the Base
to insert a space between the L and the S. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S;
1. Wait for the caller to begin leaving a message (to determine who is calling).
press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the
8 key for the letter T; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.
2. To speak to the caller, pick up the handset, and press the, TALK/CALL BACK button.
NOTE: If you make a mistake press the DELETE/Channel button to
The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or pick
backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).
up an extension phone.
6. Press the Memory button to save the name. The display shows ENTER TEL NUMBR.
TIP: Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear
your incoming calls.
7. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number you want to store (up to
Message Playback
24 digits).
NOTE: The system treats PAUSES as delays or spaces in the dialing
The messages indicator on the base lets you know when you have messages. To play
sequence.
messages, press PLAY/STOP.
8. Press Memory again to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.
While a message is playing, you may do the following:
Storing the Last Number Dialed
• Press PLAY/STOP to stop the message playback.
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
• Press and release 7 (review) to restart the current message; continue pressing and
releasing 7 (review) to review previous messages.
2. Press the Redial button.
• Press and release 8 (skip) to go to the next message.
3. Press the Memory button to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Memory Full
To replace an old number with a new redial number:
When the answering system memory is full, the system answers after 10 rings. You should
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
erase some messages so the answering system may record new messages.
2. Press the Redial button.
Erasing Messages
3. Press the Memory button, and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.
You may erase messages three ways: one message at a time from the base; all messages
4. Press the Memory button again to replace the old number with the new number. You
from the base; or one message at a time from the handset or a phone in another location.
will hear a confirmation tone.
1. To erase one message at a time from the base:
Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence of a
• Press PLAY/STOP. The message plays.
Stored Number
• Press and release the erase button.
If a pause is needed to wait for a dial or access tone, press the #PAUSE/RINGER button
2. To erase all reviewed messages from the base:
to insert a delay in dialing sequence of a stored number (for example, after you dial 9
for an outside line, or to wait for a computer access tone.) pause shows in the display
• Press and hold the erase button until the unit beeps.
as a P, and each pause counts as one digit in the dialing sequence.
3. To erase a message from the handset:
Changing a Stored Number
• Press FLASH/answerer/Call wait button to enter into the handset remote
access operation.
1. Repeat steps 1 through 7 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
• Press PLAY/STOP on the handset (the 2 button). The message plays.
2. Press the Memory button, and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.
• Press erase (the 0 button) to erase the message during message playback.
3. Press the Memory button to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Reviewing and Deleting Stored Numbers
NOTE: Erased messages cannot be restored.
Leaving a Memo
1. To review stored numbers, press the memory button, and use the cid/vol ( - or + )
button to scroll to the memory location, or press the corresponding number key for a
Use the memo feature to leave a message.
desired memory location (0-9).
1. Press and hold the memo button on the base. You must hold the button until you
2. When the data shows in the display, press the DELETE/Channel button. The display
finish recording the memo.
shows DELETE?
2. Begin speaking after you hear the beep.
3. Press DELETE/Channel again to delete the data. The display shows DELETED.
3. Release the memo button when finished.
Dialing a Stored Number
Remote Access
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/CALL BACK button.
You may access the answering system with the cordless handset or from any tone-dial
2. Press the Memory button.
compatible telephone.
3. Press the memory location (0-9). The number dials automatically.
Cordless Handset
- OR -
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
1. Press the FLASH/answerer/Call wait button to access the answering system.
2. Press the Memory button.
2. Use the corresponding handset keys just like you would use the base buttons (see
"Answering System Setup"). The button functions are located on the handset above
3. Use the touch-tone pad or the cid/vol ( - or + ) button to scroll to the number you
want to dial.
each number key. For example, to play messages:
4. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button. The number dials automatically.
• Press the FLASH/answerer/Call wait button. The display shows ANSWERER
Chain Dialing from Memory
REMOTE.
• Press 2 (PLAY/STOP).
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, such as calling
card calls to a frequently called long distance number. Each part of the sequence is
• When you are finished listening to your messages, press the
FLASH/answerer/Call wait button again.
dialed from memory. The following example shows you how to use chain dialing to
make a call through a long distance service:
Screening Calls from the Handset
Memory Location
7
Use the handset to screen calls even when you can't hear the answering system.
8
When the answering system picks up:
1. Press the FLASH/answerer/Call wait button to access the answering system.
9
2. Listen as the caller leaves a message.
3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button to speak to the person or press the FLASH/
answerer/Call wait button to stop screening the call.
Memory Full
When answering system memory is full, the system answers after 10 rings, beeps and
waits for you to enter the 3-digit security code. If you don't enter the security code within 10
seconds, the phone hangs up.
You should erase some messages so the answering system can record new ones.
NOTE: The unit also answers after the 10th ring if it is turned off. To
access the answering system, enter your 3-digit security code after
Display Messages
you hear the beep.
Accessing the Answering System from Another
The following messages show the status of the phone or help you set up and use your
Location
phone.
ANSWERER REMOTE
You can access your answering system from any touch-tone phone by entering your 3-digit
security code after you hear the outgoing announcement.
BLOCKED CALL
1. Dial the telephone number to which the answering system is connected to.
BLOCKED
2. Enter the security code after you hear the tone.
NAME/NUMBER
3. Follow the voice menu to use the answering system's remote functions.
DELETE ALL?
The remote feature lets you perform the following functions:
DELETE CALL ID?
To
Press this Button
Review message
1
DELETE?
Play back messages
2
Stop message playback
2
DELETED
Erase message
0 (during message playback)
EMPTY
Skip message
3
END OF LIST
Turn off/on answerer
4
Review voice menu options
7
ENTER NAME
TIP: You can bypass the outgoing announcement by pressing any
numbered key on the touch-tone pad while the announcement
INCOMPLETE
is playing. Then, you can enter your security code to access the
DATA
answering system.
LOW BATTERY
Changing the Security Code
MESSAGE WAITING
The default security code for accessing the answering system from another location is 1 2
NEW
3. You must use the handset to change the security code. With the phone OFF (not in TALK
mode), follow these steps:
NO DATA
1. Press the FLASH/answerer/Call wait button to display ANSWERER REMOTE.
NO CALLS
2. Press the *EXIT/TONE button.
PAGING
3. Enter the new 3-digit security code.
PLEASE REGISTER
4. Press the *EXIT/TONE button again. The unit announces the new code, pauses,
PRESS TALK KEY
beeps, and then announces the menu options again.
Headset and Belt Clip Operation
REPT
Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset
TRANSFERRING
For hands free operation:
1. Remove the rubber cap covering the headset jack.
UNABLE TO DIAL
2. Connect the headset to the headset jack on the handset. The handset receiver is
UNABLE TO STORE
disabled when the headset is connected.
UNAVAILABLE
3. Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head and over your ear. Move
the microphone to approximately two to three inches from your mouth.
4. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the handset to answer a call or make calls with
the headset.
5. To return to normal operation, unplug the headset from the jack.
UNKNOWN
Attaching the Belt Clip
NAME/CALLER/
NUMBER
To attach the belt clip, insert the sides of the belt clip into the slots on each side of the
Answering System Display Messages
handset. Snap the ends of the belt clip into place.
Changing the Battery
The following messages show the status of the answering system or help you set up and use
the system.
Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery.
0-59
1. Remove the battery compartment door.
CL (blinking)
2. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from
the handset.
- -
3. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the battery
An (blinking)
compartment.
F (blinking)
4. Put the battery compartment door back on.
Six bars (blinking)
5. Place handset in the base to charge. Allow the handset battery to properly charge
(for 16 hours) prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack. If you do
LA (Line Access)
not properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only
the ATLINKS USA, Inc. Nickel-Cadmium battery model 5-2548,
which is compatible with this unit.
Handset Sound Signals
Signal
Meaning
A long warbling tone (with ringer on)
Signals an incoming call
Three short beeps (several times)
Page signal
One beep every 7 seconds
Low battery warning
Troubleshooting Tips
Caller ID Solutions
No display
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your ATLINKS
USA, Inc. product indicates that we are participating in a
• Fully charge (for 16 hours) or replace the battery.
program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries
• If you are using AC (electrical) power, make sure that the unit is connected to a
throughout the United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY
non-switched electrical outlet. Unplug the AC power converter from the unit and
for information or contact your local recycling center.
plug it back in.
• To see Caller ID information in your display, you must be subscribed to Caller ID
service through your local telephone company.
Caller ID incomplete
• The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid Caller ID
Indicates the handset is accessing the answering system.
information during the silent period after the first ring. This message indicates the
presence of noise on the line.
Caller information is blocked from transmission.
Telephone Solutions
Caller name and number is blocked from transmission.
Handset can not link.
• If any handsets become inoperable, place it on the main base cradle for 20
Prompt asking if you want to erase all Caller ID records.
seconds to re-register.
Prompt asking if you want to erase the current Caller ID record
No dial tone
that is shown on the display.
• Check or repeat installation steps
Prompt asking if you want to erase one of the 10 numbers
• Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet.
stored in the phone's outgoing memory.
• Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base unit and the modular
Prompt confirming a CID record is erased.
phone jack?
Indicates a memory location is vacant.
• Disconnect the base from the wall phone jack and connect another phone to the
Indicates there is no additional information in the Caller ID
same jack. If there is no dial tone on the second phone, the problem might be your
memory log.
wiring or local service.
Prompt telling you to enter a name for one of the 10
• The handset might be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
memory locations.
• Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 16 hours).
Caller information is interrupted during transmission or
• Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly.
the phone line is excessively noisy.
• Did the handset beep when you pressed the TALK/CALL BACK button? Did the in
Indicates the handset battery is low and needs charging.
use indicator come on? The battery may need to be charged.
Indicates a message is available.
Handset does not ring
Indicates call or calls have not been reviewed.
• Make sure the ringer is set to ON, this can be done through the handset setup
menu Ringer Volume.
No Caller ID information was received.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging
Indicates no calls have been received.
some phones.
Someone is paging the handset from the base.
• See solutions for "No dial tone."
Indicates the handset needs to be registered before use.
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
Indicates the CID number is a Directory Dial Number (DDN)
• Change channels
and cannot be formatted.
• The handset may be out of range. Move closer to the base.
Repeat call message. Indicates that a new call from the same
number was received more than once.
• Relocate the base.
Indicates the call is being transferred from one handset to
• Charge the battery.
another.
• Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another
household appliance.
Indicates the CID or memory contents cannot be dialed.
Unit beeps
Indicates the CID or memory contents cannot be stored.
• Place handset in base cradle for 20 seconds to reset the security code. If that
Indicates the handset is out of range.
doesn't work, charge the battery for 16 hours.
Or an additional handset is in use.
Or there has been a base power failure, in which case you
• See solutions for "No dial tone."
must place all handsets on the main base cradle for 20
• Replace the battery.
seconds to re-register.
Memory dialing
The incoming call is from an area not serviced by Caller ID or
• Make sure you correctly program the memory location keys.
caller information is not sent.
• Make sure you follow the proper dialing sequence.
• You may need to reprogram numbers into memory after a power outage or
battery replacement.
Out of range
• Move closer to the base.
Indicates the total number of messages.
• Reset the battery. Unplug the battery and plug it in again after five seconds.
The voice time/day stamp needs to be set.
• Reset the power supply. Unplug the supply and plug it in again after five seconds.
Answering system is turned off.
Phone with tone service dials out in pulse mode
• Make sure phone is in tone dialing mode.
The system is answering a call.
Phone won't dial out with pulse service
Answering system memory is full.
• Make sure phone is in pulse dialing mode.
The system is recording a memo or an announcement.
Handset displays UNAVAILABLE
External line remote answering system.
• Place the handset on the main base for reset.
• An additional handset is in use.
• Move closer to the base.
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