Audiovox TDM-2500 User Manual

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First Edition 1999

This manual is published by Audiovox Communications Corporation, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to the programs and/or equipment may be made by Audiovox Communications Corporation, at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this manual.

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Table Of Contents

Key Lock

24 Safety Information Phone Overview

1. Getting Started

Charging the Battery Attaching the Battery

Connecting the Charger to the Phone 14 Turning the Phone ON Antenna Caution

2. Display and Keypad Display Indicators Indicator Light Key Functions

3. Making and Receiving Calls 21 Making and Ending a Call 21 Speed Dialing 21 Last Number Redial 22 Automatic Redial 22 One Touch Dialing

Answering a Call 23

11 12 12 14

16 17 17 18 19

Add 1 Before Dialing Network Features

Call Waiting Calling Line Identification

4. Useful Information While Talking Changing the Volume While Talking Using the Phone as a Scratch Pad Sending Tone Signals Checking Time of Calls

Viewing Last Dialed Number

5. Voice and Text Messages

Voice Messages Text Messages One Touch Call Back

6. The Menu System

Changing Settings Menu Overview NAM Selection

7. Storing and Recalling Numbers

25 25 25 26 27

27 27 28 30 30 31 31 32 33 35 35 35 50

Making an Emergency Call 24

Storing a Number/Name in Memory 51 Deleting a Number from Memory

specifying a Memory Location 53 Storing a Number in Secure Memory 54 Recalling Stored Numbers 55 Recalling Stored Names 55 Recalling Unanswered Numbers 56 Recalling Received Numbers 57

8. Problems You Can Solve 59

9. Accessories 63 Index 68

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES

WARNING! Please do not use your Audiovox wireless telephone if you may be distracted from another activity (such as driving a motor vehicle or walking across the street) and create a safety hazard to yourself and others. Use your wireless telephone responsibly. Be alert to your surroundings whenever you operate your wireless telephone.

For the safe and efficient operation of your phone, observe the following guidelines:

EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a

low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:

ANSI C95.1 (1992)* NCRP Report 86 (1986)* ICNIRP (1996)*

*American National Standards Institute; National

Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

Those standards were based on comprehensive

and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities,

government health agencies, and industry

reviewed the available body of research to

develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1). The design of your phone complies with the FCC

guidelines (and those standards).

ANTENNA CARE

DRIVING

Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:

• Give full attention to driving - driving safely is

your first responsibility;

• Use hands-free operation, if available;

• Pull off the road and park before making or

answering a call if driving conditions so require.

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.

PHONE OPERATION

NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.

TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION: For your phone to operate most efficiently:

• Extend your antenna fully.

• Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.

Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association

recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”)

inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These

recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers:

• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than

six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON

Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to

minimize the potential for interference If you have any reason to suspect that

interference is taking place, turn your phone

OFF immediately.

also consult the manufacturer of any equipment

that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.

Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with

some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives).'

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should

AIRCRAFT

FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air.

Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.

BLASTING AREAS

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.

POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below

deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air

contains chemicals or particles, such as grain,

dust, or metal powders; and any other area where

you would normally be advised to turn off your

vehicle engine.

For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag

An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

Phone Overview

Express Key

Left lor Memory

Menu.

Right for Main

Menu.

Up for Text

Message mailbox]

Down for Voice

Mail mailbox. Moves cursor

between options.

SEND

Places and receives calls. Answers second

incoming call.

ENTER

Selects desired menu option. Enters a character during Edit mode.

Main

Display

Current status oi phone.

ON/OFF

END

Turns phone on and off. Terminates calls.

Exits menu

functions.

Mutes ringing

for incoming calls.

CLEAR

Returns to previous

menu. Deletes a digit or character in Edit mode.

Numeric Keys

Enter telephone numbers, memory location numbers, and alphanumeric information.

1. GETTING STARTED

Charging the Battery

The battery must be fully charged before using

your phone for the first time. If it is a new battery,

3 complete charge and discharge cycles must be

performed to ensure peak operation.

1) Make sure the battery is properly installed on

your phone.

Refer to Attaching the Battery on page 14 for more information.

Prolonging the life of your battery

• Allow your battery to discharge fully once a week. A charged battery discharges on its own after one month of no use.

• To discharge the battery, leave the phone on until it shuts itself off.

• If you do not plan to use your phone for more than a month, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place.

Charging Times

The following table shows the approximate

battery recharging times using the AC Rapid Charging Adapter.

2) Connect the charger to a standard 120 volt outlet. The Battery Level Indicator ® flashes during charging.

3) Disconnect the charger when the Battery Full message displays.

Battery Slim NiMH

Charge

120 min.

Vibrating NiMH 120 min. Extended Life NiMH 200 min.

Battery charging suspends when a call is in progress.

The NiMH battery performance varies with the condition and history of the battery.

Attaching the Battery

1) Insert the bottom of the battery into the recess

on the back of the phone.

2) Push inward until the locking catch snaps

securely into place.

• To remove the battery, turn your phone off. Pull

up the locking catch and remove the battery.

Connecting the Charger to the

Phone

When the battery needs to be recharged, 3 short tones sound. The Low Battery icon ZT and

message flash on the display.

1) Connect the charger to the socket at the base

of the phone.

2) Connect the charger to a standard 120 volt outlet. The battery begins charging when the charger is connected to the phone.

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* If the phone is left on despite a low battery

alarm, the phone automatically shuts itself off to protect the battery from over-discharging.

Turning the Phone ON

Press for 1 second to turn your phone on. When you turn the phone on, a tone sounds and

the display backlighting comes on. To turn your phone off, press and hold

second.

If a Locked message appears when you turn your phone on, enter your preset 3-digit unlock code.

for 1

• If the No Service message appears on the

display, then you cannot make or receive calls.

Refer to Problems You Can Solve on page 59

for more information about display messages.

Note: Make sure the battery is fully charged before turning your phone on for the first time.

Antenna Caution

2. DISPLAY AND KEYPAD

Display indicators

Vibrating

Short Message Icon

Indicator

Alphanumeric Mode Indicators

Your phone’s antenna locks when it is extended

fully. To unlock the antenna, hold it near the base and

push down until it releases. Then slide the antenna up or down.

1^ A/ a/ 1/

Scrolling

Icons

Battery Level Icon

Roaming Icon

E} The Battery Level Icon shows the power

level of the battery in 3 levels.

ZD This icon appears empty and flashes

repeatedly when the battery is nearly depleted.

When roaming outside of your home service area, either the Roaming icon or

Extended Area message will be displayed,

depending on how roaming works with your

service provider.

Private Mode

Signal Strength

Off- Indicator

Hook Icon

S The Short Message Icon appears when

there is a text message waiting.

1^ The Voice Mail Icon appears when there is a

voice mail message waiting.

C" The Off-Hook Icon appears when the line is

in use.

Id The Signal Strength Indicator shows the

connection strength in 6 levels.

Q The Digital Mode Indicator appears when

your phone is using a digital system.

The Vibrating Indicator appears when the vibrating feature is turned on in the phone’s Ringer settings.

The Uppercase Indicator appears when the

phone is in the upper case text entry mode.

The Lowercase Indicator appears when the

phone is in the lower case text entry mode.

1/ The Numeric Indicator appears when the

phone is in the numeric text entry mode.

The Private Mode Icon appears when you

are using private network channels.

Indicator Light

The backlight illuminates the keypad and LCD display for 10 seconds each time you press a key.

Key Functions

Each of the following keys allows you to perform numerous functions on your phone.

Jk. Enters the Text Messages menu in Standby

mode. Moves the cursor up 1 item in Menu mode. Increases the volume during a conversation. Moves the cursor up 1 line in Edit mode.

▼ Dials the Voice Mail Center in Standby

mode. Moves the cursor down 1 item in Menu

mode. Decreases the volume during a

conversation. Moves the cursor down 1 line in Edit mode.

^ Enters Menu mode from Standby and

Conversation mode. Selects a menu item in Menu mode. Moves the cursor to the right in Edit mode.

^ Enters the Memory menu in Standby and

Conversation mode. Returns to the previous menu in Menu

mode. Moves the cursor to the left in Edit mode.

OtOFF

C™)

Places and receives calls. Answers second incoming call.

Turns the phone on and off. Terminates calls and exits menu

functions. Mutes ringing when a call is being

received.

Makes a selection or moves to the next selection during Menu mode.

Enters a character during Edit mode. Cancels a menu selection and returns to

the previous menu in Menu mode. Deletes a digit or character during Edit

mode.

3. MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS

Making and Ending a Call

1) Press for at least 1 second to turn your

• If a Locked message appears on the display,

enter your 3-digit unlock code.

2) Enter the number you wish to dial.

3) Press . The Talk Timer appears when

your call connects.

4) Press <S) when your call is finished.

Speed Dialing

Speed Dialing is an easy way to dial stored numbers. You can store up to 99 names and numbers for speed dial on your phone. Refer to

Storing a Number and Name in Memory on page 51 for more information about storing numbers.

1) Enter the memory location for the number you

wish to dial.

2) Press . The phone automatically dials the

number.

• For memory addresses 0-9, you can press and hold the memory location number to dial the number.

ONIOFF

phone on.

OMOFF

Last Number Redial

Your phone can store up to 10 of the most recently dialed numbers.

Number and Name in Memory on page 51 for more information about storing numbers.

To perform One Touch Dialing:

1) Press to view the last dialed number.

2) Press UP and DOWN to scroll through the last

10 dialed numbers.

3) Press <^) to dial the number.

Automatic Redial

Use Automatic Redial to redial a call when your phone is unable to access the cellular system. The call will be redialed every 3 seconds for a total of

10 times until the call connects.

1) Press MENU dE) (S) C3D (Call Set-

AutoRedial - ON). This enables Automatic Redial. The phone

retries the number.

2) Press to return to Standby mode.

• If 10 attempts to connect a call are not

successful, a feist busy tone sounds.

One Touch Dialing

Use One Touch Dialing to call frequently dialed numbers, such as an answering machine or voice mail. To use this feature, you must first store the number in the phone’s memory. Refer to Storing a

1) Enter the memory location (0-9) for the number you wish to dial and hold for at least 1 second.

• (3D is reserved for operator calls.

• An Empty message flashes if a number is not

stored in the memory location.

Answering a Cali

Your phone accepts incoming calls when the battery is charged and No Service does not appear on the display. When there is an incoming

call, a ringing tone sounds and Ca//flashes on the display.

1) Press any key except to answer a call.

2) Press when the call is finished. The Talk Timer appears on the display until your call ends.

• When incoming calls are left unanswered, the

ringing volume gradually increases until you answer the call.

• To mute the Ringing Tone for an incoming call,

press C™). You can answer calls when the ringer is muted.

Making an Emergency Call

Your phone can store 2 emergency numbers. An emergency 911 number is pre-programmed into the phone. Contact your network service provider for information about programming a second emergency number.

You can dial emergency numbers even when call restrictions are activated or if the phone is locked. (See Menu 7 on page 49. This is different than Key Lock which just locks the keypad.)

Add 1 (for long distance) Before Dialing

This feature is useful if you need to add 1 to the

number in a memory location in order to make a long distance call.

1) Enter the number you wish to dial.

2) Press MENU @ (1+Dialing)

3) Press to place the call.

You cannot make emergency calls when Key Lock is turned on.

Key Lock

Key Lock is used to prevent accidental key entry, such as when your phone is in a handbag or briefcase. You can receive calls when Key Lock is on, but you cannot make calls.

To turn Key Lock on:

1) Turn your phone on.

2) Press for more than 1 second and Key

Locked appears on the display.

To turn Key Lock off:

1) Press MENU and .

• Key Lock automatically turns off when there is an incoming call and re-activates when the call ends.

Network Features

The following features are supported by your

phone, but may not be supported by your network service provider:

• Call Waiting

• Caller ID

Use the key as the Hook-Flash button for

these features. The Hook-Flash button is used to toggle between active phone calls.

Call your network service provider for detailed instructions on using these features.

Call Waiting: If this feature is available from the network, then

your phone is capable of receiving a second call while another call is in progress.

1) When a second call is received during a

conversation, Ca//flashes on your display.

2) To answer the second call or to switch

between calls, press .

3) If you do not want to answer the incoming call,

do not press any key.

Calling Line Identification: Your phone has Caller ID. When a second call is

received, the name and number of the incoming

call display (if available from network).

• This function may not work on an analog

network.

4. USEFUL INFORMATION WHILE

TALKING

Different menu items appear on the display during conversation mode so that you can mute calls, select the Silent Scratch Pad, and send Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones.

Changing the Volume While Talking

Press UP or DOWN to adjust the earpiece volume during a conversation.

To Mute Calls:

1) Press MENU (X) (Mute).

The phone's microphone is turned off and the call is put on hold.

• You can also press and hold MENU during a

conversation to mute the call.

To End Muting:

• Press any key except <S) to return to the

conversation.

Using the Phone as a Scratch Pad

The Silent Scratch Pad allows you to use the phone as a memo to store numbers during a conversation. When the Silent Scratch Pad is turned on, the tones made by pressing the number keys do not sound.

1) Press MENU <23 (Silent Pad).

2) Enter a number you wish to store in memory.

After your call ends, the number appears on the display.

3) Press MEM 35) (Mem Store) to store the

number.

• To turn the Scratch Pad off during a conversation, press MENU (sE> (Silent Pad). The Silent Scratch Pad will be turned off.

To send a DTMF manually;

1) During a conversation, recall a DTMF string from either last dialed memory or memory location.

2) Press MENU ® (Send DTMF).

• Make sure No Restrict or Local Only is

selected in the Call Restriction menu. Refer to

the Security Menu on page 45 for more

information about call restrictions.

Sending Tone Signals

You can send Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) tones to communicate with computerized systems, such as answering machines, voice mail or banking by phone.

A DTMF is a digit or a string of digits that produces tone signals—^the sounds created when you press the keys on your phone’s key pad.

You can store DTMF strings the same way you store phone numbers. Refer to Storing a Number

and Name in Memory on page 51 for more information about storing numbers.

• DTMF tones are enabled only when the Silent

Scratch Pad is off.

To recall DTMF from memory:

1) Enter the number you wish to dial.

2) Press MENU 'SS) (MemoryLink).

3) Enter the memory location for the DTMF string

you want to send.

• Repeat steps 2 and 3 to send additional DTMF

tones.

4) Press (S) to dial the number.

5) After the call connects, press (^) to transmit

each DTMF string.

To use DTMF as a pause function:

1) Enter the number you wish to dial.

2) Press MENU OD (Pause).

3) Enter the DTMF string you want to send.

• Repeat steps 2 and 3 to send additional DTMF

tones.

4) Press to dial the number.

5) After the call connects, press to transmit

each DTMF string.

Checking Time of Calls

The Talk Timer keeps track of the elapsed time of a conversation. You can also view the Operating, Total, and Last Talk Time in Standby mode.

5. VOICE AND TEXT MESSAGES

Voice Messages

Your phone can receive voice messages when this service is available from your network service provider. When you receive a voice mail message, the Voice Mail Indicator appears on the display and a message received tone sounds.

• This function may not work on an analog

network.

1) Press MENU (Talk Time).

2) Select one of the following options: Press CD for the Last Talk Time. Press for the Total Talk Time. Press 35) for the Total Operating Talk Time.

3) Press (S) to return to Standby.

• Refer to the TimerReset menu option on page

49 to reset the Talk Timer.

Viewing Last Dialed Number

1) Press MEM CD (Last Dial).

The 10 last dialed numbers appear in order of most to least recent calls.

2) Scroll UP or DOWN to select a number.

• Press <S> to dial the number.

3) Press or (S) to exit the menu.

To retrieve voice messages:

1) Press DOWN.

2) Press (S). The phone will initiate a call to the

Voice Mail Center.

For quick voice message access:

1) Press and hold DOWN for 1 second. The phone automatically dials the Voice Mail Center.

• If you did not enter a Voice Mail Center

number, then No Voice Mail Center Number

flashes on the display.

To enter a Voice Mail Center number:

1) Press DOWN.

2) Press MENU.

3) Press CD (Yes) and to edit the number.

4) Enter the Voice Mail Center number and press

• If no messages are stored, a No Messages! message will display for 1 second.

Text Messages

Your phone can receive short text messages of up to 2400 characters when your network service provider supports this feature. Contact your network service provider for detailed information about short message service.

• This function may not work on an analog

network.

To access the text message mailbox:

1) Press UP.

Each message in the mailbox displays a

message state, sender address, time/date stamp, and message heading.

• There are 6 possibie message indicators;

Emergency shows unread Emergency

Message.

!! shows read Emergency

Message.

-Urgent- shows unread Urgent Message. ! shows read Urgent Message.

-Unread- shows unread Normal Message. (Blank) shows read Normal Message.

To view your messages:

1) Press UP.

2) Scroll to the previous or next message by

using UP or DOWN.

3) Press RIGHT or to select a message.

4) Scroll through the message 1 line at a time by

pressing UP or DOWN.

5) Press MENU or to enter the message into the In-Box sub-menu and choose 1 of the following options:

Delete: Press CO to confirm and erase the message

Call Back: Press 2^ and <S) to call the party that sent you the message.

6) Press LEFT or to exit.

One Touch Cali Back

If a displayed message contains a call back number or an embedded telephone number, the phone will go into the standby mode and will display the number.

• This function may not work on an analog

network.

1) Hold for 1 second to dial the call back

number.

• If multiple telephone numbers are provided or if no number is provided within the message, One Touch Call Back is not available.

6. THE MENU SYSTEM

The Menu System is where all of the feature and function settings for your phone are stored. Use the menu information in this section to customize your phone settings.

Changing Settings

Follow these guidelines to change the settings on

your phone:

1) Press MENU to enter the main menu.

2) Press UP and DOWN to scroll through the

options.

3) Press to select a menu option.

4) Press at any time to go back to the

previous menu.

• You can also select menu options by pressing

the number key that corresponds to the option.

Menu Overview

You can access all of the feature and function settings for your phone through the menu system.

• Settings are preserved when the phone is

turned off.

• If you do not specify your phone’s settings, then your network service provider’s default settings will be used.

• Since the display can only show 4 menu items at a time, you will see an arrow pointing down under the last menu option if there are more than 4 menu options in the menu. Press DOWN at the fourth menu option to see the additional menu options.

• Press UP at the fifth menu option to go back to

the first 4 menu options.

• You can always enter a menu option directly by pressing the number that appears to the left of the menu option.

The following list of menu options describes each feature’s function and possible settings. Refer to

Changing Settings on page 35 for more

instructions about changing the settings on your phone.

1) Press MENU <3D GD (Ringer Set - Ring

Vol.).

2) Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.

3) Press to select the setting.

2 Ring Tone

Selects type of ringing tone for incoming calls.

There are 8 possible settings.

1) Press MENU CED (S) (Ringer Set - Ring

Tone).

2) Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.

3) Press to select the setting.

RINGER SETTINGS MENU 1 The following menu options allow you to adjust the

tone and volume for incoming calls and messages.

• Tones sound while adjusting volume and tone

levels.

• To mute the Ringer or Message tones, select

volume level 0.

• The Vibrator option only displays when the

vibrating battery is installed.

1 RIngVol.

Selects the ringing volume for incoming calls. There are 7 possible settings.

3 Msg Vol.

Selects the message tone volume for incoming messages. There are 7 possible settings.

1) Press MENU CD (E) (Ringer Set - Msg

Vol.).

2) Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.

3) Press to select the setting.

4 Msg Tone

Selects the type of ringing tone for incoming messages. There are 4 possible settings.

1) Press MENU CD & (Ringer Set - Msg

Tone).

2) Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.

3) Press to select the setting.

5 Vibrator

Selects method of incoming call alert. The settings for this feature are; Ring, Vibrate, and Both.

Note:Vibrating mode is only supported when

the optional vibrating battery, VBT-P1, is attached.

1) Press MENU CD (E) (Ringer Set -

Vibrator).

2) Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.

3) Press to select the setting.

TALK TIMER MENU MENU 2 The Talk Timer appears when a call connects. It

shows the duration of the call in hours, minutes and seconds. You can view talk time for the most recent call or for all calls made or received in public and private network channels.

• Refer to the TimerReset menu option on page

49 to reset the Talk Timer.

1 Last Talk

Displays the talk time of the most recent call.

1) Press MENU ^ CD (Talk Time - Last

Talk).

2 Total Talk

Displays the talk time of all calls in Public mode.

1) Press MENU ® (Talk Time - Total

Talk).

3 Private

Displays the talk time of all calls in Private.

1) Press MENU (S) (E) (Talk Time-

Private).

4 Operating

Displays the total talk time since activation for all Number Assignment Modules.

1) Press MENU <E> (S (Talk Time-

Operating).

GENERAL SETTINGS MENUS The General Settings menu includes Display

Contrast, Language, and the Keypad Volume. 1 Contrast

Adjusts the display contrast.

1) Press MENU ® CD (General - Contrast).

2) Press UP or DOWN to adjust the contrast.

3) Press to select the setting.

2 Keypad Vol

Selects the keypad volume level. There are 7 possible settings.

1) Press MENU O (SSi (General - Keypad

Vol).

2) Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.

3) Press to select the setting.

• Tones sound while adjusting volume and tone

levels.

• To mute the keypad volume select volume

level 0.

3 Language

Select the language for message displays and menu options. There are 4 available languages to choose from; French, Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

1) Press MENU <E) (General -

Language).

2) Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.

3) Press to select the setting.

CALL SETTING MENU

MENU 4

The Call Setting menu includes Automatic Answer, Automatic Redial, Sending Your Phone Number, and Privacy mode.

1 AutoAnswer

Selects the length of time before your phone automatically answers incoming calls. This menu option can be set to answer a call after 5 seconds or after 10 seconds. You can also set this feature to OFF if you do not want the phone to automatically answer calls.

1) Press MENU ® OD (Call Set -

AutoAnswer).

2) Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.

3) Press to select the setting.

2 AutoRedial

Use Automatic Redial to redial a call when your phone is unable to access the cellular

system. The call will be redialed every 3

seconds for a total of 10 times until the call

connects.

1) Press MENU (33 (S) CD (Call Set-

AutoRedial - ON). This enables Automatic Redial. The phone

retries the number.

2) Press to return to Standby mode.

• If 10 attempts to connect a call are not

successful, a fast busy tone sounds.

3 SendOwnNum

Determines if your phone number is sent to the person you are calling for display. This feature can be turned ON or OFF. Set this feature to OFF if you do not want your number displayed on the receiving person’s phone.

1) Press MENU ® ® (Call Set -

SendOwnNum).

2) Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.

3) Press to select the setting.

• This feature is supported by your phone, but may not be supported by your network service provider. Call your network service provider for detailed instructions on using this feature.

4 Privacy

If the network supports the Voice Privacy

feature, your call will be encrypted so that no

one can access your call. Your phone always attempts to use privacy mode. If your service provider’s system does not support this feature, or if the phone is on an analog channel, the Voice Privacy Inactive! displays and a warning tone sounds. You can turn this warning tone ON or OFF.

1) Press MENU ® ® (Call Set - Privacy).

2) Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.

3) Press to select the setting.

• The Voice Privacy feature may not be supported by your network service provider.

Call your network service provider to determine if this feature is supported.

NETWORK MENU MENU 5 Use this menu to select a network channel when

you are out of your cellular area.

1 To Public

If the Public Mode setting in the Security menu is enabled, then this menu option will switch your phone from a non-public mode to public mode.

1) Press MENU CD (Network - To

Public).

The phone searches the public system channels.

• If the phone finds a public network system channel. Public System displays. If the phone cannot find a public channel. No Service displays. If Public Mode in the Security Menu is disabled. Restrict displays.

2 Man.Search (Private System)

Once a network has been selected, this menu option allows your phone to switch to another private network in the current location.

1) Press MENU (S) (Network - Man

Search).

The phone displays the name of 1 system channel available.

2) Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the

available systems.

3) Press to select a system.

4) Press <S) to exit from registration mode.

• The No Service message displays if the phone

could not find a network system channel.

• This network selection is not preserved once you turn the phone off. The network used by your current NAM selection is used when you turn the phone back on.

3 New Search

This menu option registers your phone with a private system. (This also applies to a

residential system.)

1) Press MENU <3S (Network-New

Search).

The Searching Private System message displays.

The first system name displays.

2) Press OD (Register) to register with this private system, or press (Next) to search for another system.

3) Press <S) to exit the registration mode.

The No Service message displays if the f could not find a network system channel.

4 Select NAM

This menu option allows you to change NAMs.

1) Press MENU & (Network - Select

NAM).

The cursor is placed beside the current NAM.

2) Press UP or DOWN to select a new NAM.

3) Press when the cursor is beside the

NAM that you want.

• You cannot change your network setting during

a call.

SECURITY MENU

MENU 6

This menu allows you to control calling restrictions on your phone, enable or disable Public or Private mode, change your unlock code, and reset the talk timer.

To enter this menu you are required to enter your 4-digit security code. Contact your network service provider if you have lost your security code.

• If your security code is incorrect. Incorrect

Security Code flashes and the previous menu

displays.

1 Restrict

Determines the restrictions set for your phone.

1) Press MENU (Security).

2) Enter the security code.

3) Press CD (Restrict).

4) Select one of the following options:

No Restrict: Press CD if you don’t want any restrictions placed on your phone.

Local Only: Press to allow local calls of up to 10 digits or toll free calls only.

RCL 1-99: Press ® to allow calls only to numbers that are stored in the phone’s memory.

RCL 1-9: Press O to allow calls only to numbers that are stored in memory addresses 1-9.

RCV Only: Press to allow phone calls to be received, but not placed.

• Emergency calls are accepted at any

restriction level.

• Manual DTMF transmission is allowed when

no restriction or local only modes are selected.

• When the phone is in private mode there are no restrictions, even if this function is set to another level.

2 Public

Determines if your phone can be used on a public network system. You can set this feature

to Enable or Disable. Select Enable to allow

your phone to be used on a public network system.

1) Press MENU ® (Security).

2) Enter the security code.

3) Press <S) (Public).

4) Press UP or DOWN to select the new

setting.

5) Press to select the setting.

3 Private

Determines if your phone can be used on a private network system. You can set this feature to Enable or Disable. Select Enable to allow your phone to be used on a private

network system.

1) Press MENU & (Security).

2) Enter the security code.

3) Press (Private).

4) Press UP or DOWN to select the new

setting.

5) Press to select the new setting.

4 Resident

Determines if your phone can use private network channels in residential areas. You can set this feature to Enable or Disable. Select

Enable to allow your phone to use private network channels in residential areas.

1) Press MENU (Security).

2) Enter the security code.

3) Press ® (Resident).

4) Press UP or DOWN to select the new

setting.

5) Press to select the setting.

5 Unlock Code

Allows you to view or change your phone’s unlock code.

1) Press MENU (Security).

2) Enter security code.

3) Press (Unlock code). The current Unlock code appears.

4) Enter a new 3-digit Unlock code.

5) Press to set the new Unlock code.

• Do not use the number 911 as an Unlock

code.

6 Timerfieset

Resets all Talk Timers (except the Operating

Timer).

1) Press MENU ® (Security).

2) Enter the security code.

3) Press ®) (TimerReset).

4) Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the

options.

5) Press to select the setting.

THE LOCK MENU MENU?

This menu option allows you to lock your phone.

When your phone is locked, no calls except 911 can be placed or received.

7 Lock

To lock your phone:

1) Press MENU O (Lock).

2) Enter your 3-digit Unlock code.

The phone displays the -Locked- message.

To unlock your phone:

1 ) Enter your 3-digit Unlock code.

• Invalid Code flashes if the code is incorrect.

• You can still place emergency calls to 911 in

Locked mode.

• The locked status is preserved when the

phone is turned off.

NAM Selection

Your phone can be programmed with up to 3

Number Assignment Modules (NAM). Each NAM

is programmed with a different phone number and unique cellular system information.

When you select a NAM, you are also selecting which cellular system you are using as your home system.

You can use only 1 NAM at a time.

1) Press MENU ® ® (Network - Select

NAM).

The cursor is placed beside the current NAM.

2) Press UP or DOWN to select a new NAM.

3) Press when the cursor is beside the

NAM that you want.

• You cannot change your network setting during

a call.

Contact your network service provider for more information about NAMs.

7. STORING AND RECALUNG NUMBERS

Your phone can store up to 109 names and numbers. You can store and recall numbers in Standby or Conversation mode. Each entry stores a name, number and memory location.

To recall names and numbers, press MEM and select a menu item. Four items appear on the display at 1 time. Scroll DOWN to view the next

items. You can delete or revise an entry by pressing

MENU when the name and number information

appear on the display. To dial a number from memory, enter the memory

location and press .

Storing a Number and Name in

Memory

There are 2 methods you can use to store a

number and name in memory. Method 1;

1) Press MEM ® (Store).

2) Select a memory location directly by entering its location digits, or press to automatically find an open location. Refer to

Specifying a Memory Location on page 53 for more information.

3) Press after completing the number and

name information.

• You must enter a number but you are not

required to enter a name.

• Memory Full flashes when there are no

memory locations available.

Method 2: 1 ) Enter a phone number.

2) Press MEM ® (Mem Store).

3) Press &>.

4) The phone number displays. If correct, press <5^. If incorrect, edit the number until it is

correct, then press .

5) The display prompts for a name. Enter a name

associated with this number, or press to bypass.

6) The name or number is stored in the first available memory location. The display confirms the memory location with this message: Stored as ##.

1) Retrieve the number and name from memory.

Reter to Recalling Stored Numbers on page 55 for more information.

2) Press UP or DOWN to select the entry you

wish to delete.

3) Press MENU (X) (Delete).

• If you want to edit, copy, or move an entry,

select options 2, 3, or 4.

4) Press C2D (Yes) to confirm or (No) to

return to the previous menu.

Specifying a Memory Location

1) Press MEM ® (Mem Store).

2) Select a memory location directly by entering its location digits, or press to automatically find an open location.

For example, press to view open memory locatbns 20 - 29. In this example, 21, 22, 25,

27, and 28 are open locations.

Deleting a Number from Memory

Numbers and names stored in memory can be deleted or revised. You can edit, move, or copy an entry to another memory location.

01 -09 are reserved for super-speed dialing.

10-99 are reserved for speed dialing.

*0-*9 are reserved for secured numbers.

• A number indicates an open location.

• A period indicates the location is occupied by

another number.

• An Overwrite? message appears when you choose a memory location that is already occupied.

Press CD (Yes) to replace the entry. Press

(No) to return to the previous menu.

3) Enter the appropriate information when

Number? and Name? appear on the display.

• You must enter a number but you are not

required to enter a name.

4) Press after completing each entry.

• Memory Full flashes if there are no more

memory locations available.

4) Press after completing number and

name information.

• Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 for additional secured

numbers.

Recalling Stored Numbers

1) Press MEM (RCL Number).

2) Either enter the memory location or scroll

using the UP and DOWN keys.

3) Press to make a selection.

• To dial the number, press <^).

• To revise the entry, press MENU.

• An Empty message appears and an error tone

sounds if there are no numbers stored.

Storing a Number in Secure

Memory

An * precedes secured number entries (0-9). You must enter your 4-digit security code to store or revise a secured number.

1 ) Press MEM ® (Mem Store).

2) Press * and your 4-digit security code.

• An Incorrect Security Code message flashes if

you entered the wrong security code.

3) Select a memory location (0-9).

Recalling Stored Names

1) Press MEM ® (RCL Name).

2) Press UP and DOWN to select the correct

name.

3) Press to make a selection.

• To dial the number, press <S>.

• To revise the entry, press MENU.

• An Empty message flashes and an error tone

sounds if there are no names stored.

Recalling Unanswered Numbers

Your phone automatically stores up to 10 of the most recently unanswered incoming calls. When you have missed a call, the Called message displays with the number of missed calls.

1) Press MEM ® (Unanswered).

2) Press UP and DOWN to scroll through the

Unanswered Call memory.

The calling party number (if available from

network) and call time display for the last 10 unanswered calls.

3) Press <S) to call the displayed number.

To Store: Press (Store) to store the number in your phone’s memory. Refer to

Storing a Number and Name in Memory on

page 51 for more information about storing

numbers.

To Delete All: Press ® OD (Delete All -

Yes) to delete all of the numbers in the Unanswered Call memory.

Recalling Received Numbers

Your phone automatically stores up to 10 of the most recently received calls, whether they were answered or unanswered.

To delete a number, store a number, or delete all

numbers from the Unanswered Call memory,

follow these steps:

1) Press MEM (Unanswered).

2) Press UP and DOWN to scroll through the

Unanswered Call memory.

The calling party number (if available from network) and call time display for the last 10 unanswered calls.

3) Press MENU.

4) Select one of the following options:

To Delete: Press OD (jD (Delete - Yes) to delete the number from the Unanswered Call memory.

1) Press MEM O (Received).

2) Press UP and DOWN to scroll through the

Received Call memory.

The calling party number (if available from

network) and call time display for the last 10 received calls.

3) Press to call the displayed number.

To delete a number, store a number, or delete all

numbers from the Received Call memory, follow

these steps;

8. PROBLEMS YOU CAN SOLVE

Hardware Concerns

1) Press MEM O (Received).

2) Press UP and DOWN to scroll through the

Received Call memory.

The calling party number (if available from

network) and call time display for the last 10

unanswered calls.

3) Press MENU.

4) Select one of the following options:

To Delete: Press QD CD (Delete - Yes) to delete the number from the Received Call memory.

To Store: Press (Store) to store the number in your phone’s memory. Refer to

Storing a Number and Name in Memory on page 51 for more information about storing numbers.

To Delete All: Press ® CD (Delete All Yes) to delete all of the numbers in the Received Call memory.

The phone does not turn on

If the phone is new, see “Charging the Battery” on page 12. Othenvise, recharge or replace the battery. If this does not solve the problem, contact Audiovox customer service in the US at 516-2333300; in Canada, call 905-712-9299.

The phone does not work with the

handsfree adapter

A battery is required to use the handsfree adapter; verify a charged battery is installed on the back of the phone. Verify the phone is attached to the adapter.

Dropped calls

The signal strength will depend on your location.

Check the received signal strength indicator Xmmi , make sure your antenna is fully extended, and try again after the signal strength increases (another bar appears). In addition to geographic location,

the signal will weaken behind walls, under bridges,

in tunnels, or other obstructions.

Volume varies/mutes briefly

The system’s signal strength will vary depending on your location. Audio level variations can occur due to:

a) a weak signal (see “Dropped calls”). b) high speed travel.

Audible Warnings

Error tone

An error tone sounds when an unexpected key is pressed (e.g., pushing SEND after pushing MENU).

Fast busy tone

A fast busy tone indicates that the system has not accepted your call.

Siren tone

A siren tone indicates an invalid phone number.

Triple high-pitched tone

A short triple high-pitched tone generated every 20 seconds indicates the battery needs to be charged.

Display Messages

Battery full

The battery has finished charging.

CHECK or Program NAM

Audiovox phones are capable of self-diagnostics,

and wiil alert you when an internal error occurs.

For CHECK errors, write down the number

following CHECK and contact your phone’s

network service provider for repairs. If the phone

has a Program NAM error, your network service

provider should be able to solve the problem over

the phone.

-Locked-

When the phone is turned on, it may require an

access code for security. Enter the preset 3-digit

Unlock code.

Low battery! and phone beeps

The phone will turn off in 1 minute. The phone

should be turned off and the battery recharged or

replaced.

Key lock

Key Lock prevents accidental key entry. Press

MENU and to turn off this feature.

Charging

The phone is charging normally while powered off.

Since the phone is off, you cannot place or

receive calls.

omOFF

You can press the O key to turn on the phone and operate it normally. The battery will continue to charge (the battery can be charged with the phone either off or on).

-Mute-

Press any key except to turn off mute and take the call off hold.

No service

This message indicates you cannot connect to the system (calls cannot be placed or received), which may be due to:

a) The system in this area does not support

your phone.

b) The signal is too weak. Try moving to

another location to use your phone.

Voice Privacy Inactive!

The system does not support the voice privacy feature, or the phone is on an analog voice channel.

9. ACCESSORIES

Slim NiMH Battery

BTR-2500

Extended Life NiMH Battery BTE-2500

Vibrating NiMH battery VBT-2500

Cigarette Lighter Rapid Charger CLC-2500

Desk-top Rapid Charger RC-2500

Beit Clip BC-2500

AC Rapid Charger CNR-2500

Leather Carrying Case LB-2500

Earphone Microphone EM2500

Cigarette Lighter Hands-free Kit CHF-2500

Simple Holder SH-2500

Notes

INDEX

Display Indicator Light

Accessories

63 Add 1 Before Dialing 25 Answering a Call

23 Antenna Caution 16 Automatic Answer Automatic Redial

22, 41

Battery 12

Attaching 14 Charger Connection Charging Charging Times

12 13

Prolonging life of 13 Cali Restrictions 45 Call Setting Menu

40 Auto Answer 41 Auto Redial Privacy Mode Send Own Number

Changing Phone Settings

Contrast Setting 39 Deleting From Memory 52 Display Icons

Emergency Calls 24 Ending a Call General Settings Menu 39

Contrast 39

Keypad Volume

Language Hook-Flash Button Key Functions Key Lock

Turn Off

Turn On Keypad Volume Language Last Talk Time Lock Menu

To Lock Phone

To Unlock Phone 49 Making a Call Manual Network Search Memory Locations Menu Overview

Message Tone

40 40

40 40 38 49

43 53 35 37

Message Volume 37 Restrictions

46 Muting Calls NAM Selection

45, 50

Network Features

Network Menu

Manual Search 43 Private (New Search) 43 Public Select NAM

Operating (Total Talk Time)

Phone Overview

11 Power On Privacy Mode

Enable / Disable

Residential Networks Private Mode (Talk Time) Private Network Search 43 Public Network

Enable / Disable Received Numbers

48 57

Recalling 57 Redial Residential Networks

Ringer Settings

Message Tone 37

25 43

Message Volume Ringer Tone Ringer Volume

Vibrator

43 45

Ringer Volume Ringing Tone 37 Safety Information Secure Memory 54

15 42

48 48

Storing

Security Menu

Private Mode Public Mode 47 Residential Networks Restrictions 46

Talk Timer Reset

43 Send Own Number

Silent Scratch Pad Specify Memory Locations Speed Dialing 21

Stored Names 55

Recalling 55

37 37 36 38

45 47

49 42 27 53

Stored Numbers 55

Deleting

Recalling

Storing 51

Names

Numbers

51 51

52 55

View Last Dialed Number Voice Mail Center Number

Voice Messages

30 31 31

Talk Time of Calls (Checking)

Talk Timer Menu 38

Last Talk

Operating Time 39

Private Mode

Total Talk Text Messages Timer Reset

To Public Tone Signals

Pause Function

39 39

32 49 43 28

29 Send From Memory 29 Send Manually

Total Talk Time Troubleshooting

Unanswered Numbers

Recalling

Vibrator (Vibrating Battery)

12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY

MODEL TDM-2500

AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this Audiovox Handheld Portable Cellular Telephone, that should this product or any part thereof (except the items listed below), under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within the first twelve (12) month period

from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be

repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at the

company’s option, without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect(s).

The keypad and display are similarly warranted for

ninety (90) days from date of purchase.

The accessories consisting of the antenna and

rechargeable battery pack, travel charger are similarly

warranted for twelve (12) months from original purchase.

This Warranty does not apply to batteries, fuses, or costs incurred for testing or checking, or to any product or part hereof which has suffered through alteration, serial number defacement, improper installation, excessive temperature or humidity, environmental conditions, mishandling, misuse, neglect or accident. This Warranty is not assignable or transferable.

To obtain repairs or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product should be delivered with proof of warranty coverage, specification of defect(s),

transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address

shown below.

For TRAVELERS WARRANTY SERVICE:

Call toll free to (800) 229-1235 (in N.Y. State (516) 233-3410) for reference to an Authorized Warranty Station in your area.

THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY

UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

The Company disclaims liability for geographic coverage, inadequate signal to antenna, communications range or operation of the Cellular System as a whole.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPUED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER.

No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above

limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

IN U.S.A.: AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS

CORPORATION

555 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, New York 11788 (516) 233-3300

IN CANADA: AUDIOVOX CANADA LTD.

405 Britannia Road East

Mississauga, Ontario L4Z3E6 (905) 712-9299

Audiovox TDM-2500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESS HANDHELD PHONES

1. GETTING STARTED

2. DISPLAY AND KEYPAD

3. MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS

5. VOICE AND TEXT MESSAGES

6. THE MENU SYSTEM

7. STORING AND RECALUNG NUMBERS

8. PROBLEMS YOU CAN SOLVE

12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY