Inter-Tel INT1100 User Manual

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INT1100
User Guide

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  • Page 1 Inter-Tel INT1100 User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome/Features Quick Reference Guide Controls and Functions Getting Started Read this First Setting up the Phone Terminology Setting Caller ID Options Selecting a Language Basics Making and Receiving Calls Redialing a Call Ringer Volume Setup Ringer Tone Setting Distinctive Ringer Setup Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume Mute Microphone Tone Dialing Switch-over...
  • Page 3: Welcome/Features

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Inter-Tel® cordless telephone. This phone is designed Welcome and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life and outstanding performance. To enjoy the best performance from this phone’s features, please read this manual carefully and save it for future reference.
  • Page 4: Quick Reference Guide

    Step 1 Charging the Battery INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY Remove the cover. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity. Replace the cover. PLUG INTO AC POWER Plug the AC adapter cord into the base unit and then to a 120V AC outlet. Place the handset in the base.
  • Page 5: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Beltclip Hole 4. Handset Battery Compartment 5. Voice Mail LED 6. Handset Earpiece 7. LCD Display 13. Menu/ 14. Handset Microphone 15. Talk/flash Key 16. + (up) Key 17. - (down) Key 18.
  • Page 6 24. Base Antenna 25. Base Charging Contacts 26. Status LED 27. Find Handset Key 28. DC Power Input 29. Telephone Line Jack [ 6 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 9) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 10) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 11 to 14) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset.
  • Page 8: Setting Up The Phone

    Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the battery pack For maximum range: • Keep the antenna free of A. Choose the best location obstruction. Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on •...
  • Page 9 3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4) Place the handset in the base with the keypad facing forward. • Use only the Inter-Tel battery (BT-446) supplied with your phone. Replacement...
  • Page 10 Battery use time (per charge) Fully charged (15-20 hours charge time) • Up to 4 hours continuous use • Up to 8 days when the handset is in the standby mode When you charge the handset, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset, charging the handset No.
  • Page 11 C. Connect the base unit 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the base and charger (for TRU5860-2 only) on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit as shown.
  • Page 12: Terminology

    D. Choose the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: •...
  • Page 13: Setting Caller Id Options

    Setting Caller ID Options There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. See page 14 for Area Code setup instructions. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash or spkr. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is On, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call.
  • Page 14 Entering Your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the “ not appear in Caller ID messages. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number. • If your calling area 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute.
  • Page 15: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a Language Language option can be used to choose the language of your display. You can select English, French, or Spanish. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - to move the pointer to “ then press select/ch.
  • Page 16: Basics

    Making and Receiving Calls On the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking on your phone. Using the handset speakerphone is called “hands-free conversation”. This feature allows you to easily communicate while performing other tasks, such as cooking. •...
  • Page 17: Redialing A Call

    Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 1) Press redial/p. The phone number that was last dialed appears on the display. 2) Press redial/p again. Each press of redial/p will display one of the last three numbers dialed.
  • Page 18: Ringer Volume Setup

    Ringer Volume Setup 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. 2) Press + or - to move the pointer to “ • If you select “Ringer Off”, 3) Press select/ch. “ ” appears in <Ringer Off> 4) Press + or - to move the pointer through the ringer settings the display when you (Ringer Off, Ringer Low, or Ringer High).
  • Page 19: Distinctive Ringer Setup

    Distinctive Ringer Setup “Distinctive Ringer” allows you to preset memory locations with a designated ring tone. When an incoming call is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of the memory locations, the Distinctive Ring that has been stored for that particular caller will sound.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Earpiece And Handset Speaker Volume

    Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume You can select different volume levels for the handset earpiece and the handset speaker (Volume Low, Volume Medium, Volume High, and Volume Maximum). The volume can only be adjusted during a call. Press + or - to select the volume settings. When you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected.
  • Page 21: Tone Dialing Switch-Over

    Tone Dialing Switch-over Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing during the call. For example, entering your bank account number after you have called your bank.
  • Page 22: Find Handset

    Find Handset To locate the handset, press find handset on the base when the base is in the standby mode. The handset beeps for 60 seconds, • If the handset battery is and “ Paging completely drained, the Paging is canceled when pressing any key on the handset or handset will not beep when paging.
  • Page 23: Phonebook

    Phonebook Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You have a total of 100 locations that can be used for the phonebook (including the Speed dials) and Caller ID messages.
  • Page 24 2) Press select/ch, “ 3) Store the name (up to 16 characters) by using the number keypad. • When the memory is • See the “Steps for entering names and special characters” (see page 27). full, you will hear a •...
  • Page 25: Steps For Entering Names And Special Characters

    Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key (0-9), the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key. Number of times key is pressed If you make a mistake while entering a name /RocketDial/...
  • Page 26 For example, to enter Inter-Tel: 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press The handset displays the number of phonebook locations you have stored, and how to search and store the phonebook locations. 2) Press select/ch, “ 3) Press 8 twice.
  • Page 27: Viewing The Phonebook

    “Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters” on page 27). For example, to search for “Inter-Tel”, press 8 two times. Press - or + until the name is displayed. If you press + while the first name in “U” is displayed, a name starting with “T”...
  • Page 28: Making Calls Using The Phonebook

    Making Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press 2) Press + or -, or the number keypad to view the phonebook locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 27). 3) Press talk/flash or spkr. The displayed number is dialed. 4) To hang up press end.
  • Page 29: Editing Or Erasing A Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, And Speed Dial

    Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press /RocketDial/ . 2) Press + or -, or the number keypad to view the phonebook locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 27). Editing the Stored Data 1) When the phonebook location to be edited appears, press select/ch.
  • Page 30: Rocketdial (One Touch Dialing)

    RocketDial (One Touch Dialing) You can store a number you dial often in the RocketDial. The rocket dialing allows you to dial a number with one key press. • Memory location for the RocketDial is Storing the RocketDial independent from the memory location for 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, the phonebook.
  • Page 31: Chain Dialing

    Chain Dialing The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can also store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits), that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. An example of this is a bank account number.
  • Page 32: Caller Id

    Caller ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. Additionally, you can dial the •...
  • Page 33: Viewing The Caller Id List

    Viewing the Caller ID List The Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls – even unanswered calls. You can store 100 of the Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including Speed Dials) in total. You can view the Caller ID list during a call or when the phone is in the standby mode.
  • Page 34: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID message 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, and while the incoming Caller ID information is displayed, press xfer/del. Once the Caller ID data has been deleted, “...
  • Page 35: Using The Caller Id Message List

    Using the Caller ID Message List Calling a party from the Caller ID list From Standby mode 1) Press call id/ . The summary screen appears. The screen shows the number of new messages and the total number of messages. 2) Use the number keypad (2-9 and 0), +, or - to view the Caller ID message list.
  • Page 36: Call Waiting Deluxe Features

    3) Press select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone. Call Waiting Deluxe Features Your phone gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can place the caller on hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your current call. You may be required to subscribe to Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe to use these features.
  • Page 37: Additional Information

    Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. To change the digital security code, de-register the code, then register a different code.
  • Page 38: Installing The Beltclip

    Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. Headset Installation Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Inter-Tel HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations.
  • Page 39: Note On Power Sources

    Please contact your place of purchase or the Inter-Tel Parts Department for a replacement battery. (See page 9) Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Inter-Tel battery model and Inter-Tel adapter model specifically designated for this product.
  • Page 40: General Information

    A replacement Inter-Tel adapter and battery may be purchase Inter-Tel accessories at your local Inter-Tel dealer or by contacting the Inter-Tel Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    • Only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. To allow a different handset to talk to the caller, transfer the call to the other handset. • Contact your local authorized Inter-Tel reseller. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G...
  • Page 42: Liquid Damage

    DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please send to: Inter-Tel America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
  • Page 43: Precautions & Warranty

    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Inter-Tel works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our product and accessories. WARNING: The cords on this products and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 44: Installation Considerations

    Inter-Tel service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Inter-Tel, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
  • Page 45: Index

    Index 0 - 9 10 ring options ...18 Area Code ...14 AutoTalk ...13 Battery pack Preparing and charging ...9 Replacement and handling ...39 Beltclip ...38 Caller ID ...32 Caller ID service ...32 Calling...35 Call Waiting ...13, 36 Deleting ...34 Setting ...13 Storing ...35 Using ...35 Viewing ...33...
  • Page 46 Part #935.0306 1203 Copyright December, 2003, Inter-Tel, Incorporated. All products and services mentioned are the trademarks, service marks, registered marks or registered service marks of their respective owners. Inter-Tel ® is a registered trademark of Inter-Tel, Incorporated. PowerMax™ is a trademark of Uniden America Corporation.

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