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Table

of

Contents

Tcrss

Ars.:s-

Part?

C1lt.t:

2~

What

They

7;

Machine Operation

Ni-t

Mean

Making Calls

Ar,swering Calls

Speakerphone Operaiion 12

VOLUME

Controls 12

Adding the Handset or Base to a Call 13

Redial 13 Special Telephone Services 13 Temporary Tone 13

Page 14 Find 14 Operating Range 14 Using the

Intercom and Page 15

Handset Locator (Find) 16

Programmmg a Number

Into Memory 17

Dialing a Number Stored

in Memory

Directory Cards 17 Storing

a

Redial Number

in Memory 18

Programming a Pause in a

Memory Dial Phone Number 18

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Programmiong and Dialing Long

Numbers or Sequences

Changing or Replacing a

Stored Number 19

Answering System

At

Owration:

Announcements to Callers 20 VOLUME Control 2 1

Setting System to Answer Calls 22 Setting System to Announce Only 23

Ring Select 2 Toll Saver 24

Message Window and Indicators 24

Message Alert 2 5

The Base

4

3

7

11

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17

18

20

3

Listening to Your Messases Saving hilessages De!e:ing Messages

When the Memory Is Screening Incommg

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Cails

Priorlty Callmg Recording a Telephone Ccrversat~zRecording a Memo

The Access Code -.

.&lsu.ering S!steni Operation: Awa~ From The Base

Operating the Answering System

Using the Cordless Handset

Operating the Answering System

Using a Touch Tone Phone Away

From Your Home or Office Additional Message Operations 34 Voice Help Menu 35 The Outgoing Announcement Working With the Clock 36 The Access Code 36

Recording a Memo 37 Recording a Telephone Conversation 38 Call Monitoring Cali Intercept 39 Turning the Answering System

On or

Off

Batteries

About the Handset Charging !he Batteries 4

Replacing the Battery Pack 42 Replacing the Base Battery

Batteries

The Portable Cradle

About the Portable Cradle 43 Wall Mounting 44

Maintenance

Taking Care of Your Phone 46

In Case of Difficulty

Interference Information: Part

FCC

Rules

15

of Index Wall-Mounting Template Service Return Form

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Copyright

TM Trademark

1994

of

AT8T

ATBT.

All

r~ghts

reserved.

Quick

Telepllontt

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Reference

-

Operation

Guide

-

Before using your cordless phone for

the first time, you must leave the

handset in the base for at least

10

hours to fully charge the batteries.

NOTE:

cordless hagdset

If

you are planning to

any

distance from

take

the

the base, make sure that the handset and

base

antennas are extended fully

and that the telephone line

base

will

.the

is relatively

give

you

.

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.

stmight.

the

best

rnge;-""

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..-,

reception

4:

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cord

Doing

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the

this

over

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Making Calls

Hanging Up

If

you

sre near the base

place the handset In the base.

If

the handset is away from the

unit, press

To

hang up a speakerphone call,

press

If

you portable cradle, hang up.

NOTE:

lOfF

on the handset.

I

i

on the base unit.

place

the

handset

first

Pressing

1-1

unit,

you

base

in the

press to

is the same

can

as picking up the receiver or pressing the switchhook. Pressing is the same as hanging up.

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1

Press

[m

on the handset, wait for dial tone, then dial the number from the handset.

To

make a phone, press and dial

call

using the speaker-

ij-1

the

number from the base unit.

-

on the base unit,

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Answering Calls

If

the handset is in the base, just pick

up the handset.

When the handset is away from the

base, press

To answer a

phone, press

[PHONE]

call

(=]

on the handset.

using the speaker-

on the base unit.

When the handset is in the portable cradle, press

[-I

to answer the call.

Using the Speakerphone

To make a call, press

1-1

on the base unit, wait for dial tone, and dial the number on the base unit dial pad. When the person answers, speak toward the microphone.

-

To hang up, press

loFf

on the base

unit.

To answer a call, press

[m]

and

speak toward the microphone.

Using Redial

Press

[-I

then

1-1

to redial the last number called from either the handset or the base.

,

Hold

Memory

When speakerphone a-ess

I

put a call on hold

I

To return to the call. press

I

Mute When using the speakerphone, press

[MUTE]

microphone. To return to normal operation, press

[ME]

Using the Intercom

From the handset, press nal the base unit. Then press

,From the base unit, press and release

using

to temporar~iy turn off the

again.

L-1

When the other person answers, speak towara the microphone.

the harldset or

-

HOLD

to

PHONE1.

[PAGE]

[m].

to signal the handset.

to sig-

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1

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You must use the buttons on the base un~t to program numbers Into memory. To program a number Into memory. press phone number you w~sh to store. press number button from 1 to

You may use either the handset or the base to dial a stored number from memory. To dial ory, press

number button for the memory loca-

tion of the number you want to call.

Changing Channels

If a call, press the handset. If the noise is very loud, move closer to the base beidre changing channels or you might

lose the call.

[mi,

you experience interference during

m,

and then press

a

[-I,

(-1

d~al the tele-

a

9.

number from rrlem-

(MEMI,

and the

on the side of

,

I

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j

I

To end an intercom conversation, press

,I

on the handset or base unit.

I

Using Find

Press on the base and hold

it down for two seconds to begin a

repeating paging tone at the handset.

When vou locate the handset, turn the

Find

feature off by pressing

the handset or

[-I

on the base.

(Continued)

on

QtLi~k

A

long

Signals

A

three-part warbling tone

A

page signal.

Four short

Reference

warbling tone

an

incoming call.

beeps

The batteries need charging.

Two

short

beeps

You are attempting to dial or use intercom, or use the answering

out

system, but are

Rapid

You

beeping

forgot

(In the earpiece)

to

press

of range.

ioFFJ

handset.

Guide

- ~ -

~

on the

(ronti,rueci)

Recording Your Outgoing

j

Announcement

i

1.

Prepare your announcement.

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2.

Set the

6

3.

Press

wait

4.

Speak toward thebase tone of voice.

5.

When you have finished the announcement, press

ANNC

or

AO.

[wl,

for

the system to

SELECT

then

Switch

-

.&&C

-la

bec

in

..

ISTOP!.

tc

rl

l~orral

A

four-part tone

Memory

The

A

long

Memory

The

Dial

number

bang

Dial

number

properly; store the number

One

beep

You

pressed a number

getting

A

repeating

a

dial

(when storing

numbers)

was

stored properly.

tone

numbers)

was

not

tone.

series

of

(when

stored

key

nine

storing

again.

after

short

beeps

You

have

placed

the

handset

in

the

n3moteholderMp~[oFFI.

One

bmp

The

messages

activated).

Repeating three

Prionty

every

15

seconds

answering system

(when Message Alert

beeps

call

has been

activated.

has

new

is

Automatic Answering Operation

The

answering system

is

ready

to

answer calls whenever the AUTO

ANSWER

on, press

Announce

Light is on.

If

the

light

is

AUTO ANSWER^.

Only

To set the system to answer calls

and

give

an announcement without taking messages, set the ANNC SELECT switch to AO. Ensure you have recorded an outgoing

announcement for AO.

Ring

Set the or

Select/Toll

RING

TOLL

SAVER.

Saver

SELECT Switch to

not

2.

4

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4

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Listening to Your Messages

Ail

of

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Playmg

and release

Playing hold

New

[m

Your Messages: Press

PLAY..

Messa~;es Only: Press and

until the system begms play-

Ing messages. then release the button.

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Clearing Messages: Press and hold

,

:DELETE;

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Saving Messages: Unless you press

im,

i

saves messages.

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Repeating a Message: Press and

i

:

release

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playing at the beginning of the message. You may press and release many times

until the system beeps once.

the system automatically

(-1.

The

system resumes

1-1

as

you wish until you reach

the messages you want repeated.

Skipping a Message: Press and release resumes playing at

1-1.

The system

the

beginning of the next message. You may press and release

[FORWARD?

as many times as you wish until you reach the message that you want to hear.

Interrupting Message Playback: Press

and release

!m]

to interrupt any

message playback operation. Press

'and release

[m]

a

second time to reset the system and exit the message playback mode. ing else in the next

If

you do noth-

30

seconds, the

system will reset itself to the end of

the last message, so that none are

accidently erased.

as

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Recording a Memo

I

i

1.

When the phone press

'~€M0/2

system to beep. Speak base

:

2.

To stop recording. press

in

a normal tone

IS

WAY

nor

an2

In

SSE

~vZ,i

tcba:2?2

of

vcx-c

STOP

'cr

'-e

:rle

Recording a Telephone Conversation

1.

During a phone conversation, press

(-1,

and then inform your

caller that you are recording the call.

2.

To stop recording, press

!STOP;.

The Access Code

Displaying the Access Code at the

Base: Press

[CODE].

Changing the Access Code at the

Base: Press Press

-1

(-1,

then

I

CODE

(to increase the code

!.

displayed) or (to decrease the code displayed). Press

ml

when the number you want is displayed. You may use any two-digit

number from

10-99,

except

30.

Operating the Answering System Using the Cordless Handset

Establishing a Connect~on with the Answering System: Press on the cordless handset and wait for the ANS

SYS

Light to go on.

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!

:

Listening to Your Messages:

Press

[11

to listen to all of your

messages.

(Con

t~nued)

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.3

Quick

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Operating the Answering System Using the Cordless Handset

Reference

(continued)

Guide

(corrtir,cced)

Operating the Answering System Handset

Using

(continued)

the Cordless

Press messages.

Press message.

Press messages.

Press to save messages. Press to repeat a message. Press Press to Interrupt message

playback (PAUSE).

Press playback mode.

The Outgoing Announcement: Press

a

to hear your outgoing announcement. Press your announcement.

The Clock: Press dayhime setting. Press change your dayltime setting.

'

to

listen

to

del~ie a selected

'3

@

to skip a message.

a

@

13,

to

new

to delete

to exit message

then

@

to hear your

m,

all

to change

then

@

to

To

Record a Telephone

Conversation: While on call.

:

ANSSYSj,

I

,

i

I

versation.

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with state and federal

i

regarding recording a telephone cail.

i

you should begin the recording process and you are recordmg the call. Press

stop recording.

To

Check Answering System Status:

Press To Change Answering System Status:

Press

then

To

@I.

m,

then

to

record

ensure that

regulations

then

tell the caller

@.

the

you

press

ccr-

com;!y

that

to

;

I

1

The Access Code: Press your access code. Press

'to change youreaccess code.

To Record a Memo: When the

phone is not in use, press record a memo.

Is]

@I,

to hear

then

@

to

When urpacking your telephone. make sure

you

+lave

the following parts:

Base

Unit

with

Power Cord

Telephone

Line

Cord

f

u

Wall

Mounting

Scmws

and

Metal

Sleeves

Handset

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!

1

,

Portable

Cradle

This telephone requires a standard electrical outlet (1 10v

AC)

and a

modular telephone jack.

If

you have an older jack, you'll need

buy a modular jack adapter

TIP:

Save your sales receipt in

case

you need warranty service, and save the

carton and packing material for

storing

or

shipping.

?c

:

i

1

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One

-

8*

4vott

batter/

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,

!.

!d

1

Choose a spot outlet

Your phone requires a mod~lar telephone lack and a standard outlet not be controlled the switch is ever turned

phone

and

(1

10v

will not operate.

near

a

telephone

AC).

The

by

an electrical

jack

eiecxcal

outlet skould

a

wall

s:*,,ltch:

off,

the

~f

NOTE:

To

avoid losing your announcement or messages stored in memory, you should leave the system

connected to

ing

the base battery.

2

Install the base battery

a. Turn the base over and hold

AC

power while chang-

it

with

the battery cover door away from

you.

To

release the battery cover, press the back of the set (Figure

b.

Attach the battery cap to the 9-volt

down

on the arrow and toward

1

).

battery included in the package (Figure

2)

and place the battery in

the compartment.

c.

Slide the battery door back

-

into place.

Figure

1

2

The base battery is used to retain

memory in case of power failure.

When the base battery needs to be

replaced, the

LO

BAlT

BASE Light

on the base will go on.

3

Set DlAL

Set

the

if

you have touch tore sewice,

PULSE

MODE

DlAL

switch

MODE

switch to

TONE

or

if

you have dial pulse (rotary) service. If you have difficulty dialing. see page

49.

To change dial mode during a call. see Temporary Tone on page

4

Connect the telephone line cord

13.

The telephone line cord has a snap-in

plug on each end. Insert one of the plugs into the jack in the rear of the base unit. Insert the other plug into a telephone jack. Make sure the plugs snap into place.

5

Plug

in

the

power

cord Plug the AC adapter on the power cord into an electrical outlet not controlled

bv

a wall switch. When you

connect the unit to an electrical out-

let, the system automatically begins

formatting digital memory. This takes

about

80

seconds.

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INTERCOM PROGRAM

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While the system is formatting memory, the flashes (Figure

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Window begins to count down from 63

to 0 followed by a 20-second

AUTO

ANSWER

1

)

and the Message

period where the message window displays

"-

-."

You cannot use any

system features while the formatting

routine is in progress.

When memory formatting has been completed, the

AUTO

ANSWER

Light stops flashing and remains on. Also, Window (Figure

CL

will blink

In

the Message

2)

to indicate that

you need to set the clock (see

page

10).

Light

Figure

2

NOTE:

If you did not install a battery, or if the battery is low on power or installed incorrectly, the

BASE

messages

Light goes on. To avoid losing

in

the event of a power

LO

BATT

failure, install a battery (see page

-

(Con

8).

tinued)

6

Set the Clock

The

Clock feature

and !me of each message rece~ved.

To

set the clock:

a.Set the SPEAKER VOLUME

Control on the side of the base to a comfortable level.

NOTE:

must follow the steps quickly.

pause for more than system will announce the complete day and time setting. complete day and time and it is not correct, you

6b.

steps

To set

b.Press

You will hear a day of the week.

c.Press

To set

d.Press e.Press (to decrease) or

-

1-1

the correct hour. Make sure the hour

is correct for a.m. or p.m.

While setting the clock, you

need

It

is

helpful to review all

before you begin.

dsy

i=J,

!XZVI

until you hear the correct day.

hour

iCrOCKl

(to increase) until you hear

w~ll

record the day

If

you

30

seconds, the

If

you hear the

to start over at step

of

the

then

m*.

or

[FORWARD!

to hear an hour.

To set minutes

f.Press

g.

Press

1-1

correct minutes.

h.Press

and time.

To review day and time:

[CLOCKJ

1-1

(STOP]

to hear minutes.

(to decrease) or

(to increase) until you hear

.

You will hear the day na. Now press

Press

-1.

7

Set the RINGER Switches Two RINGER turn the telephone rrr~ers for

the handset or the

You can dial

w~th either one or both rrngers

Set the HANDSET and SPEAKEaPHONE RINGER Switches on base unit to ring. When the Switches are se!

OFF,

RINGER light whenever RINGER

set to

8

Fill in the telephone number

On the handset, insert a pointed object into the hole in the window,

and gently pry up the window until pops out. Write your phone nljmber on the card and replace the window

9

Charge the handset batteries for

10

Place the handset in the base and let

the batteries charge for

You can use the cordless handset before the sure to return the handset to the base so it can :hge fully. The CHARGING Light on the base unit will light to show the batteries are charging. more information about the batteries. see pages

1

0

Check for dial tone

After the batteries are charaed. up the handset and extend;ts anten-

the phone will

OFF.

hours

Sw~!cn~s

Sass

or

answe-

ON

so the phone

not

OFF

Lights on the base

10

hours are up, but be

41

-42.

[PHONE]

The PHONE Light should light, and you should hear the dial tone. see "In Case of Difficutty," page

(0N.OFF)

ai1ob.v

yc,

e1:-rr

umt

or

calls

nor-3.

c"

wli

ring.

T9e

Switches

10

hours.

on the handset.

If

t2

r-

cC:

tr?

::

will

are

card

it

For

pick

not.

49.

:

You can make calls from the handset anywhere w~thin range of the base.

Usually when you use the handset close to the base. you won't have to extend the handset antenna. However, your phone both antennas fully extended.

Using

Pick up the handset and press The the HANDSET IN will both light. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number.

If press

[W]

wilf work best

the

handset:

PHONE

you

make a mistake when dialing,

Light on the handset and

to hang up, then press

to get dial tone again.

if

you always keep

USE

L~ght on the base

I;.

Hanging

If you are near the base you place the handset back n the base to end the call.

If

you are usmg the handset the base. you must press the call - otherw~se your phone

"off the hook" and callers w~ll get a s~gnal.

If you place the handset In the port~ble cradle. you must press call. If you forget, the handset w~ll sound a series of beeps.

To end a speakerphone call, press

on the base unit.

Answering

up:

Calls

cal

away

-

OFF

'OFF1

to end

to

er2

w~ll

kc-

2e

hsj

the

:OFF

You must always press before you can diai a call on the handset.

You can

using the switch on the side of the handset. See page

adj~ist the handset volume

12

for more information.

Using the speakerphone:

Press

SPEAKERPHONE

base will light. When you hear a dial tone over the speaker, dial the number on the base unit. When the person

answers, speak toward the microphone.

(It doesn't matter whether the handset is

in the base or not

speakerphone either way.)

[='I

NOTE:

handset or base, the Message Window shows display

dL

on

the

base unit. The

IN

USE

Light on the

-

you can use the

When making a call from the

The Message Window will

dL

until the call is ended.

When you receive a call, borh the

~f

handset and base unit will ring RINGER Switches are set to ON.

You can answer calls using :he handset, or by using the speakerphone at the base unit.

Using

If your phone rings when the handset is in the base, just pick up the handset and answer the call as you would on any other phone. Occasionally, especially when you pick up the handset between

rings, you may not be connected. If this happens, press

to connect the call.

If the handset rings when it's out of the base up the handset, extend the antenna and press

the

handset:

[MI

-

or in the portable cradle - pick

to answer the call.

on the handset

both

Telephone

Operation

(cor,ti,~ueci)

Using the speakerphone:

To

ans~rier

base

phone. handset is use the speakerphone either way.)

Hanging

To end a handset call, either place the

handset back in the base, or press

on the handset. To end a speakerphon~ call. press

on the base unit.

NOTE:

portable cradle, you must press to hang up, or

nal. If you forget to press handset

a

call,

press on the

unt

and speak toward the micro-

(It

doesn't matter whe!her the

in

the

base or not - you

up:

If

you place the handset in the

callers

will

get a busy sig-

I,

will

beep rapidly to remind you.

can

'OFF'

the

Speakerphone Operation

Answering Calls:

Press

micrz~bone.

Hanging

To

-

OFF

NOTE: Pressing

as picking up the handset on a regular phone. Pressing is the same as hanging up.

VOLUME

Handset VOLUME Control:

Slide the handset toward the top of the handset to increase, handset to decrease, the sound the handset. This will not affect what the other party

PHONE,

Up:

Pang

up

a

on the base.

Controls

or

toward the bottom of the

is

and speak

speakerphone

[PHONE]

VOLUME

hearing.

tc;*;ara

is the same

the

ca!l.

pr3s

Control

level

in

The base unit also works as a speaker-

phone. It allows you to make and receive calls without using the handset.

You can use the speakerphone while

the handset is in or out of the base.

Making Calls:

1.

Press SPEAKERPHONE IN USE Light will light.

2.

When you hear the dial tone over the speaker, dial the number manually or by Memory Dialing.

3.

When the party answers, speak toward the microphone.

I-1

on the base unit. The

-

either

SPEAKER

During the call you may want to use the SPEAKER VOLUME Control to adjust

the

speaker volume to a more comfort-

able listening level. (This doesn't affect

how your voice sounds to the caller that's controlled automatically.)

VOLUME Control:

-

If

someone you can join the conversation on speakerphone. Just press

IS

speaking on the handset.

the

:PHONE:

on the

base unit. (It's much like picking up an

extension.) Either party can then leave

the conversation by pressing

I

!OFF.

Likewise, if you're using the speakerphone, someone at the handset can join the conversation by pressing the handset, then leave by pressing

[PHON€~

on

m.

The call will remain connected as long as either the handset or the speakerphone remains on the line. (To discon-

nect the call, the buttons on the

base unit and handset must be

pressed

.)

If

you have dial pulse (rotary) telept-ior:e

service, this feature lets yoil enter

the

codes or tones needed to operate answering machines. or to use electronic banking

services.

calling cards. and

other special services.

First dial the call normally. Then turn on the Temporary Tone feature the

[mj

key. You can then press the

by

pressins

numbers or symbols you need and your

phone will send the proper signals.

To end the call, press

(,

or place the handset back in the base. The phone will automatically switch back to dial pulse.

The Temporary Tone feature will operate most special services over a dial pulse line. However, some services may actually require a touch tone

line.

To be sure, ask the company that provides the special service.

Your

telephorle can redial the last number dialed from the handset or base. Press

press

[PHONE]

1-1.

for the dial tone, then

fhe phone number will

remain in the redial memory until you

dial another number.

Special

If

you subscribe to special services like

Telephone

Senices

call Waiting or Call Forwarding, press

and

release

I=]

on the handset

whenever you would normally press the

switchhook on a regular phone. This is

just like the Flash feature on some other

phones.

NOTE:

service,

If

you have touch tone

you

do not need to use the

Temporary Tone feature. This feature

is used only when the phone is set for dial pulse dialing.

(Con

tinuec

Telephone

Operation

(corltirlrretI)

You

can

use

the Page feature

base to signal someone at the handset To do so, press and release

on the base. This will sound a three-part paglng tone at the handset.

This feature is useful if you misplace the handset. To locate the handset using the

Find feature, press base and hold it down until you hear a second beep. This starts a repeating

paging tone at the handset, anda signal at the base {just to let you know that the feature

When you locate the handset, cancel the paging tone by pressing on the

handset, or The Find feature will turn itself off in

about three minutes turned it off before then.

is

en;.

L-1

[PAGE/FIND]

on the base.

if

you haven't

from

the

PAGE.FlN0

on the

For best handset and base antennas

the

;%hen uslng your handset away the base.

It

is a good idea to make a few tr;al

in and around your home or office

become familiar w~th the operating

in your particular surroundings.

If

You Go Out

If

you move out of range during a phone conversation, or interference. To improve reception. move closer to the base.

If

you try almost out of range, you will hear short beeps when you press closer to the base and press the call

remain "off the hook." If

you try to make a call when out of

range, you w~ll hear when yog press the base, and press

make the call.

perfornance

telephone lme cclrd

of

Range:

you

to

end a call when you are

-

otherwise your phone will

two

[-I.

PHONE^

keer,

SG!~

tl-e

as

vde''

fcrliy

extef-ws

fror-

will

hear noise

m.

:

shcrt beeps

Move closer to

again to

as

cz'ls

to

iar;e

two

Move

to end

Operating

Your cordless telephone operates at the

maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, your handset and base unit

can communicate over only a certain

distance

locations of the base unit and handset. the weather. and the construction of your home or office:

Range

-

which can vary with the

If you receive a call while you are out of

-

range, the handset might not ring it does ring, the call might not connect when you press the base, then press answer the call.

I-1.

Move closer to

i-I

again to

or if

Changing Channels

Your Cordless Answering System has an advanced 1 Ochannel

feature that minimizes the chance of

interference. Every time you answer or make a call, the provides the clearest channel.

Autoselect

~uto~elect"

5650

circuit

Telepho~le

Operation

continued)

In the udikely event you notice noise or interference while using your phone. press and

another of the

rekase

10

'JHANNEL~

to change to

available channels.

If

the noise doesn't clear, switch channels

again until you find

a

quiet

one. Your call will not be interrupted, and the message indicator on the base will display the number of the new channel for a few seconds. (Channels are indicated by

the symbols

number

CO

-

C9.)

The channel

is

also displayed when you remove the handset from the base, and when you press or

I=]

If

the noise is exceptionally loud, move

on the handset.

[B!,

jrlVTCM!

closer to the base before pressing

I-]

If

you

in the

mite

-

or you might lose the call.

do

lose the call, place the handset

ba~e

far

a few seconds, then

the

cail

again.

If

the noise or

interference continues, see "In Case of

Difficulty," on page

-

NOTE:

You

must be in range to

change channels.

while out

'might

lose

the

50.

If

bll.

you press

of

range,

you

!

NOTE:

I

intercom is about the same as for

I

regular telephone calls. You must

The

operating range for the

be within range to turn the Intercom

I

on or off, or to page someone at the

\

I

other end.

Paging Someone at the Other

If

you are at the handset, you can pase

End

someone at the base unit, and vice versa.

If

you are at the handset, press

and release

I-).

This will sound a three-part paging tone at the base unit. Press and release

to acti-

vate the intercom. You can then speak with the person at the base

unit through

the handset.

If

tie answering system in tht; base is busy answering a call or playing messages, or tem's base is

if

the speakerphone

in

use, yob'll get a 3-beep

in

the sys-

signal at the handset to indicate that the

unit

is

unabls

to

give you access to the intercom. When the base is idia again, you'll be able to use the intercom.

If

you are at the base unit, press and

release to signal the handset. This will sound a three-part paging tone at the handset. When the person

answers, speak toward the base.

Usulg

Your

the

AT&T

Intercoiu

--

-

and

Page

Cordless Answering System

can also work as a two-way intercom

between the handset and the base unit.

This

does not tie up your telephone

line

-

you can still receive calls when

using the intercom..

Answering a Page

If you are at the handset and hear the

three-part paging tone, press and

release

r.

This turns on the intercom and lets you speak to the person at the base.

(Con

tinwed)

Telephoae

If

YCL

-9

3:

:he base and hear the

Operation

;hree-pa7 ;qing tone, wait for the

i\TERCOM

Light to go on and then

speaic t~ward the base. You'll hear

!he

other person through the speaker

(co,rtircrced)

Th s feature w~ll be useful forget where you've left your

S~GL 2 ~CC;

ha-cser

E'.F'

Ending an lntercom Conversation To end an Intercom conversation and :"rn off the intercom. press

.-

,OFF

on the

handset or base. Answering a Call During an

lntercom Conversation

If

you receive a call while using the intercom, press to turn off the intercom and connect the incoming call.

Using the lntercom During Phone

Call

a

First place the call on hold by pressing

:HOLD!.

you are

Lights on the handset and the

SET

Th?? vse the ~ntercom. While

usr:

the intercom, the

PHONE

HAND-

IN

USE

Light on the base will flash to show that your call has not been disconnected. The person on the other end of the phone call will not

be able to hear

your intercom conversation.

To locate the handset eas~ly. press

I

PAGE;FIND:

about two seconds, or until you hear

on the base unit and hold

;:

a second beep. This will begin a repeaxg page tone at the handset. Listen for

the paging tone and follow

handset. Once you find it, press

it

to find

ir.2

cn

the handset to cancel the paging tone.

You can also cancel the Find signal by pressing

If

it is not shut off beforehand, Find will

[-I

on the base.

automatically shut itself off after about

If

three minutes. the handset

by pressing and holding

you havec't located

by

then, turn -.- Find on again

LPRI;E,FINDi

on

the base.

.

To return to the call, just press This disconnect$ the intercom

reconnects the call.

(ONE].

and

Your

AT8T

can store that

you

and

one of the numbe:

Cordless Answering System

nlne

can

differem phone numbers

dlal

just by

pressing

buttons.

To store:

1.

Make sure both the handset and speakerphone are OFF.

2.

Press and release

,unit. The PROGRAM Light will light.

3.

Enter telephone number using the dial pad on the base. (The number can be up to

4.

Press ar

ber button tion where the number is to be stored.

You will hear a four-note tone that confirms the number was stored properly and the you hear a long buzzing tone, or nothing at all, press and release

[m]

Repeat the above steps to program another telephone number, assigning each phone number to a different number button.

PROGRAM

and store the number again.

CAUTION:

interrupted, the numbers stored in memory may be lost. To reenter the numbers, follow the preceding steps.

16

T!

yelease

(I

-9)

If power to the base is

;PROG~

digits long.)

(-1,

for the memory loca-

Light will turn

on the base

then a num-

off.

If

then

Dialing

in

Memory

To

dial:

You can dial on the handset, or on the base unit when using the speakerphone.

1.

Press and release

dial tone.

2.

Press and release

3. Press assigned number button For example, to dial the number you

assigned to key

[PHONE],