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Lucent Technologies will not be responsible for any charges that result from such unauthorized use. If you suspect that you are being victimized by toll fraud and...
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Ordering To order parts for the Business Cordless 905 telephone, see Information Appendix A. To order a copy of this document, request: Document No. 503-802-100 Comcode 108339078 Issue 2, August 1998 You can order documentation by mail, telephone, or fax.
905 telephone is compatible. Business Cordless 905 Telephone The Business Cordless 905 telephone is a 900 MHz cordless telephone, with a handset LCD display, intended for use in a small or home office. Its multi-line operation provides up to three outside lines on which you are able to make, receive, transfer, and hold calls.
Package Contents 1. Introduction Package Contents The Business Cordless 905 package includes the following items: • Base unit • Separate 110V AC power adapter with 7.5-foot power cord • Cordless handset • NiCad rechargeable handset battery • Two telephone line cords with modular connectors: –...
1. Introduction Compatible Systems Compatible Systems The Business Cordless 905 telephone is compatible with the following Lucent communications systems. PARTNER MERLIN PARTNER 206 MERLIN 206 PARTNER Plus MERLIN 410 ® PARTNER II MERLIN 820 PARTNER ACS MERLIN Plus PARTNER MERLIN 1030/3070 Endeavor™...
About the Controls This chapter describes the controls, buttons, and lights on the Business Cordless 905 base unit and handset. Base Unit Controls A description of the lights, button, and antenna on the base unit follow the illustration. Antenna Message Light...
See "Using the Page Feature" in LOCATOR Chapter 5 for more information. Button The Handset Locator feature is useful if you misplace the handset. See "Using the Handset Locator Feature" in Chapter 5 for more information. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
Conference Button Hold Button Volume Button Shift Button Program (Used with Shift) Feature (Used with Shift) Drop (Used with Shift) Transfer (Used with Shift) Channel (Used with Shift) Ringer/On Off Handset Controls 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
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Handset Display Because of space limitations, the Business Cordless Note: 905 telephone LCD display cannot show the full Caller ID information provided by the PARTNER ACS system. a Message icon indicates whether there are messages stored. b Channel number is indicated by the letter C and two digits.
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The number of plus signs (+) indicates the volume level; one indicates the lowest volume and three indicates the highest volume. Local information is always in English, regardless of Note: the telephone language setting. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
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Handset Controls 2. About the Controls 3 Line and The Business Cordless 905 telephone provides five buttons Programmable that are used for line selection and button programming. Buttons PARTNER Systems. If your telephone is connected to a PARTNER Communications System, there are two intercom and three line/programmable buttons.
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The SHIFT button and the alternate feature appear in yellow on the handset to indicate that they 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
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Transfer button on both the MERLIN and PARTNER Communications Systems. 6e CHAN (Channel) allows you to activate the channel search feature. 7 RINGER This switch turns the handset ringer on and off. ON/OFF 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
Installing the Telephone This chapter provides instructions for a table installation and a wall installation. The Business Cordless 905 telephone cannot be connected to a normal telephone line. It must be connected to either a PARTNER Communications System’s station port or to a MERLIN Communications System’s station port.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack Cord labeled LINE on the back of the base. The Business Cordless 905 telephone comes with Note: two telephone line cords–one for PARTNER Communications Systems and one for MERLIN Communications Systems.
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Telephone Power Supply, Class 2, Model No. R75B-1. Input: 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 6W. Output: 7.5 V DC, 700 mA. Adjusting the Position the base antenna so that it is fully upright. Base Antenna 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
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Allow the battery to charge fully (approximately 4 hours) before using the Business Cordless 905 telephone. Checking for After the battery pack is charged, pick up the handset and Dial Tone check for a dial tone by pressing PHONE.
If the ringer switch is set to OFF, the handset does not ring. Note, however, that the Page/Handset Locator feature works even if the ringer switch is set to OFF. See "Using the Handset Locator Feature" in Chapter 5 for more information. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
Turn the hook around and reinstall it, so the longer portion is now extended as shown in the following illustrations. Reverse Handset Hook for Wall Mounting 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
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Disregard the instructions labeled "To Change Dial Note: Mode" on the bottom of the base. These instructions do not apply to the Business Cordless 905 telephone. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack labeled LINE on the back of the base.
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Feed the remaining line cord through the inside of the reversible wedge and out the center rectangular opening as shown in the following illustrations. Reverse Wedge and Feed Line Cord 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
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Route line and power cords in a manner appropriate to your installation. Gently pull down on the telephone until the telephone locks into place. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
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Pack indicate that the handset is in the right position to charge the battery pack. Allow the battery to charge fully (approximately 4 hours) before using the Business Cordless 905 telephone. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
During some circumstances, such as when the power is off for a period of time, the registration code must be reset. See "Resetting the Registration Code" in Chapter 6 for more information. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
Telephone Compatibility The Business Cordless 905 telephone provides five buttons that are used for intercom and line selection/button programming. The function of each of these buttons depends on the communications system to which your telephone is connected. If your telephone is connected to a PARTNER Communications System, there are two intercom and three line/programmable buttons.
Program the feature (using the procedure described in the manual for your PARTNER Communications System). To exit program mode, press SHIFT + FEAT + 0 + 0, or press PHONE to turn off the phone. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
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4. Telephone Compatibility Button Mapping On all PARTNER Communications Systems, the Business for PARTNER Cordless 905 telephone emulates an MLS-12D telephone. Systems The following diagram illustrates the MLS-12D button assignments and the corresponding assignments on the Business Cordless 905 telephone.
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Press SHIFT + FEAT + 0 + 0 to enter program mode. Press RECALL. Press SHIFT + FEAT + 0 + 3. To exit program mode, press SHIFT + FEAT + 0 + 0, or press PHONE to turn off the phone. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
It is recommended that you use MERLIN 206/410/820 systems installed with Feature Package 2 with your Business Cordless 905 telephone so that you can disable that feature. Programming Follow these steps to enter programming mode. Features for Press PHONE to turn on the handset.
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4. Telephone Compatibility Button Mapping On all MERLIN Communications Systems, the Business for MERLIN Cordless 905 telephone emulates a model BIS-22D Systems telephone. The following diagram illustrates the BIS-22D button assignments and the corresponding assignments on the Business Cordless 905 telephone.
General Telephone Operation This section provides instructions for basic telephone operation such as making a call, answering a call, and adjusting handset volume. Up to four Business Cordless 905 telephones can be Note: used simultaneously in a common area without any user experiencing interference, as long as a minimum distance of 4 feet is maintained between the telephone bases.
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When you hear a dial tone, press REDIAL. If your communications system supports display, the number in redial memory appears on your handset LCD display. Changing The Business Cordless 905 telephone has an advanced Channels 16-channel AutoSelect feature that minimizes the chance of interference.
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Press the PAGE/HANDSET LOCATOR button on the base. A paging tone will sound at the handset. When the handset is in use, the page feature is Note: inactive. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
Programming the Telephone See Chapter 4, entitled "Telephone Compatibility," for instructions on programming PARTNER or MERLIN Communications Systems features onto the line/programmable buttons on the Business Cordless 905 telephone. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
About the Batteries The Business Cordless 905 telephone is equipped with a spare battery charger built into the base unit. The spare battery charger ensures that you always have a charged battery available should the handset battery charge become low. A handset battery is provided with the telephone.
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Remove the old battery pack. Place the new battery pack in the compartment. Make sure the metal contacts on the end of the battery are aligned with the charging contacts in the battery compartment. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
If this does not work, then try Method Two. If Method Two does not work, try Method Three. Method One Follow these steps to reset the registration code. Place the handset in the base, making sure the CHARGING/HANDSET IN USE light is on. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
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Place the handset in the base, making sure the CHARGING/HANDSET IN USE light is on. Wait another 10 seconds, pick up the handset, and press PHONE. The telephone should operate properly. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
This chapter provides information on troubleshooting and range of operation. About Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating the Business Cordless 905 telephone, try the following suggestions. If these do not resolve the problem, call Lucent Technologies Customer Support at 1-800-222-3111.
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If the CHARGING/HANDSET IN USE light still does not go on, the base is defective, or there is no power at the electrical outlet. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
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MERLIN telephone with a standard MERLIN line cord. (A corded MERLIN telephone will not work if used with the special MERLIN cord required for the 905 telephone.) Attempt to place an intercom call. If you still do not get an intercom dial tone, the system port or wiring is bad.
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Check the line cord connections at the Business Cordless 905 telephone and at the switch. If the connections are good, do the following: • For PARTNER Communications Systems: At the...
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While it is not hear the other searching, the PHONE light blinks rapidly. Do not start person right away dialing until the PHONE light is steadily on and you hear a dial tone. 905 Telephone User’s Guide 503-802-100 (Issue 2 August 1998)
7. Troubleshooting About the Operating Range The Business Cordless 905 telephone handset and base can communicate over a distance of approximately 50 to 150 feet, depending upon the locations of the base and the handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.
Using the Wall Use the template below to position the screws for mounting Mount Template the base unit. Cut out the template along the dotted line. Lightly affix the template to the wall with tape where you want to attach the base unit. If possible, choose a location that will position at least one of the screw holes over a wall stud.