Casio TA-150 QUICK START GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Answering Machine Features ...................... 1

INITIAL SETUP

Important Safety Instructions....................... 2

Important Feature Information..................... 3

Installation ................................................... 5

On/Off.......................................................... 6

Ring Select Switch ...................................... 6

Ringer On/Off .............................................. 6

Set Voice Time/Day Stamp ......................... 7

Time Check ................................................. 7

PROGRAMMING AND RECORDING GREETINGS

Record Greetings 1, 2 and 3 ....................... 8

Pre-Recorded Greeting ............................... 9

Timer-Select Mode .....................................10

Check Timer-Select Mode ..........................11

Caller Greeting-Select Mode ......................12

Ring-Pattern Select Mode ..........................13

Change Greetings Mode ............................13

Listen to Greeting .......................................13

Pre-Recorded Greeting ..............................14

Bypass Greeting.........................................14

Announce Only...........................................14

Deactivate Announce Only.........................14

PLAYING MESSAGES

Call Screening On/Off ................................15

Message Indicator Light .............................15

Play New Messages...................................16

Play All Messages ......................................16

Repeat........................................................16

Skip Backward............................................17

Skip Forward ..............................................17

Pause Message Playback ..........................17

Replay All Messages..................................18

Variable Speed Playback ...........................18

Save All Messages.....................................19

Erase Individual Messages.........................19

Erase All Messages....................................19

Automatic Save ..........................................19

MESSAGE FILE

Forward Messages to Message File...........20

Play All Messages in Message File ............20

MESSAGE PREVIEW

New Message Preview...............................21

All Message Preview ..................................21

SPEAKERPHONE

Answering a Call During Playback .............22

Work and Talk Speakerphone ....................22

Hold............................................................22

Flash/Call Waiting ......................................23

Switch From Speakerphone to

Extension Phone..................................23

Switch From Extension Phone to

Speakerphone......................................23

MEMO & CONVERSATION RECORD

Record a Memo..........................................24

Record a Conversation...............................24

Play, Save and Erase Memos or

Conversations ......................................24

REMOTE OPERATION

Program Your Remote Access Code .........25

Check the Remote Access Code................26

Bypass Greeting.........................................26

Remote Message Retrieval ........................26

Remote Voice Menu...................................27

Quick Reference Chart...............................27

Skip Backwards..........................................27

Skip Forward ..............................................27

Replay All Messages..................................27

Save All Messages Manually......................28

Erase All Messages....................................28

Message Retrieval When Memory is Full ...28

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Two-Line Installation ................................... 29

Multi-Line Installation................................... 29

Cleaning the TA-150 ................................... 29

Limited Warranty ......................................... 30

Troubleshooting........................................... 31

FCC Requirements...................................... 34

Accessories ................................................. 35

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CONV RECORD

MEMO RECORD

SKIP

REPEAT

SPEAKERPHONE

SAVE/HOLD

ERASE/FLASH

MESSAGE FILE

CALL SCREEN

SLOW

FAST

PLAY/

PAUSE

PREVIEW

NEW

ALL

ALL DIGITAL RECORDING MULTIPLE GREETINGS

GREETING 1 2 3

FILE

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EASY TO USE

OWNER'S GUIDE

TA-150

DIGITAL ANSWERING MACHINE WITH

MULTIPLE GREETINGS

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U.S. Patents: 4,120,583 4,686,622 4,121,284 4,825,364 4,371,923 4,829,419 4,396,976 4,896,260 4,531,182 4,942,516 5,289,529 5,400,393 5,577,104

Design and specifications are subject

to change without notice.

CASIO PHONEMATE, INC.

20665 Manhattan Place

Torrance, CA 90501

Internet Web Site:

http://www.CASIOPHONEMATE.com

M1S1 2/97

Printed in Indonesia

OG Part Number: 3396-920-0-01

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ACCESSORIES

To order accessories for your TA-150 answering machine, simply cut out this order form, fill in the appropriate information and send it with payment (check, money order or credit card information) to:

CASIO PHONEMATE Parts Department

8805 Kelso Drive

Baltimore, MD 21221

or Call: 1-800-322-9995

Description Lightning Arrestor - Helps protect telephone answering machines

from damage caused by lightning strikes to the telephone line.

Recommended for areas prone to electrical storms.

AC Adapter - For Model TA-150. Touchtone Dialer - Activates the beeperless remote operation in

areas where true touchtone is not available or from cellular phones. Modular Duplex T-Adapter - Converts a single modular telephone

jack to a double jack. Modular Two Line T-Adapter - Splits one RJ14 two line jack into

two RJ11 single line jacks. A+A1 Light Control - When using this answering machine with a

business phone system, this accessory enables the in-use indicator at a receptionist's console to light when the phone is off-hook.

Part No. Price Qty. Total

2700140 $19.95

1601060 $10.50 2001018 $19.95 2700156 $5.95

2700135 $5.95

2701180 $6.95

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VISA and Master Card orders ONLY call toll free 1-800-322-9995 or use this form to order. CASIO PHONEMATE, Parts Dept., 8805 Kelso Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21221

Enclosed is my check/money order for the total amount.

Please charge my credit card.

Card No. Name_______________________________________________________________

Street Address _______________________________________________________ City ___________________________ State __________Zip Code ______________

Signature______________________________ Telephone ____________________

Please fill in the quantity and total price of the items that you are requesting. Figure the total, and send a check or money order for the proper amount. We do not accept C.O.D. orders. Allow 15 working days for delivery. Prices subject to change without notice. Returns subject to 20% restocking charge upon approval.

VISA

Expiration Date

MasterCard

CA & MD residents

Subtotal

add applicable

sales tax

All orders add

shipping and

handling

Total

$3.50

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FCC REQUIREMENTS

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1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, provide this information to your telephone company.

2. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.

3. If your answering machine causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But if advance notice isn't practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

4. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper operation of your equipment. If they do, you will be given advance notice so as to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.

5. If there is a problem with this unit, the telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

6. Repairs can only be made by the manufacturer or an authorized service agency. Unauthorized repairs void registration and warranty. Contact seller or manufacturer for details of permissible userperformed routine repairs, and where and how to have other than routine repairs made.

7. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. (Contact your state public utility commission or corporation commission for information.)

USER INSTRUCTIONS

Jack: RJ11 Ringer Equivalence (REN): See botton /underside of TA-150

CASIO PHONEMATE, Inc. 20665 Manhattan Place, Torrance, CA 90501

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes made by the user not approved by CASIO PHONEMATE can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Power was cut off from the unit due to a power failure.

When experiencing a power failure, the TA-150 will maintain the clock function for up to 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, the clock reverts to the factory default setting of Sunday, 12:00 a.m., and “12:00 AM” will flash in the LCD. All other stored information and settings including; Remote Access Code, Greetings and Incoming Messages will be saved and normal operation will resume when power is restored.

After several attempts the TA-150 will not operate properly.

To reset the TA-150, unplug the AC ADAPTER PLUG from the back of the TA-150 (do not unplug the AC ADAPTOR from the wall outlet) for 10 seconds. Recorded greetings, incoming messages and the time/day stamp will be erased. Re-record the greetings and set the time and day.

If this action does not remedy the problem, call the CASIO PHONEMATE Helpline. CASIO PHONEMATE’s Helpline staff can often resolve problems and will recommend repair service when needed.

Unless you live close to a CASIO PHONEMATE Service Center, you may be required to mail a product to CASIO PHONEMATE for repair. To mail the product to the service center you should:

1. Package the unit in its original box or a comparable package.

2. Include a clear and specific explanation of the problem.

3. Include your name, address, and phone number.

4. Provide a legible photocopy of the dated store receipt for warranty purposes.

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FACTORY

SERVICE

CENTERS

CASIO PHONEMATE, Inc.

Attn: Customer Service

20665 Manhattan Place

Torrance, CA 90501

(310) 328-6453

EXTRA HELP

CASIO PHONEMATE, Inc.

Attn: Customer Service

8805 Kelso Drive

Baltimore, MD 21221

(410) 391-0974

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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All messages are stamped with Sunday, 12:00 a.m.

Program time and date. See “SET VOICE TIME/DAY STAMP” on page 7.

The unit does not automatically stop playing the greeting or recording a message when you pick up an extension phone.

Briefly press and release the hook-switch on the extension phone.

Messages were not erased after playback.

If you want all messages to be erased, press ERASE/FLASH within seven seconds of seeing “End” in the display and hearing “

The MESSAGE INDICATOR flashes rapidly.

If you are installing your TA-150 for the first time, or you have experienced a power failure, make sure that your unit is connected to a telephone line. Then press ALL to restore machine operation.

Greeting sounds garbled or difficult to hear.

End of Messages

”.

Strictly follow the guidelines for recording your greeting:

1. Speak loudly and clearly about 6 to 8 inches from the base unit microphone.

2. Avoid any background noise.

3. Greeting should be recorded using the voice of only one person.

The unit does not record incoming messages.

1. Memory may be full, please see page 28 on erasing individual messages.

2. Announce Only mode may be activated. If Announce Only is ON, the machine will play the greeting, but will not record incoming messages. Please see page 14.

3. The volume may be too low for you to hear the greeting and the caller's message.

4. The machine may have been accidentally turned OFF. If the machine is turned OFF, indicator lights will not be lit.

5. The caller may have hung up within 4 seconds of the machine answering a call, and therefore the TA-150 will not record a message.

6. In certain situations, your local telephone company may transmit signals that are recorded by your machine without any associated message.

7. No calls were actually received by the TA-150.

UBLESHOOTING

TRO

Recorded messages are cut off.

The TA-150 is designed to disconnect from the line after a caller stops talking. Calls may be cut off if a 5 second pause is detected, if the caller does not speak loud enough, or if the message is less than four seconds. The TA-150 will also stop recording when a call is answered with the speakerphone or extension phone.

The TA-150 does not respond when you enter your remote access code during the greeting.

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Try re-entering the correct code after the tone.

Between messages there is an operator recording or a beep and dial tone.

The caller has hung up without leaving a message.

You have more than one telephone number and are experiencing difficulty.

See Multi-Line Installation, page 29.

There is no sound during playback.

Check and adjust the volume control.

Calls on hold are disconnected.

The call placed on HOLD may have exceeded five minutes in length. Please review the HOLD section on page 22.

Unit rings but does not answer calls.

Make sure the TA-150 is turned on. See the ON/OFF section on page 6.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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IMPORTANT!

SALES SLIP OR EVIDENCE OF PURCHASE DATE REQUIRED

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. The limited warranty is extended only to the original consumer of a CASIO PHONEMATE product and is valid only with respect to consumers within the United States of America and Canada. Subject to the following conditions, should this product prove defective by reason of improper workmanship of material: During the period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, CASIO PHONEMATE will repair or, at its option, replace the product without charge for parts or labor. If CASIO PHONEMATE elects to replace the product, such replacement may be accomplished with a factory-reconditioned unit. This limited warranty does not apply: (a) to any product damaged by accident, misuse, improper line voltage, lightning, fire, water, or other acts of nature, (b) if the product is altered or repaired by anyone other than CASIO PHONEMATE, INC. or one of its authorized warranty stations or if the FCC-approved connector plugs are removed. This limited warranty does not cover tapes or broken or marred cabinets. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by CASIO PHONEMATE in connection with this product are limited in duration to a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, and no warranties, whether expressed or implied, shall apply to this product after said period. Should this product prove defective in workmanship or material, the consumer’s sole remedies shall be such repair or replacement as is herein-above provided. Under no circumstances shall CASIO PHONEMATE be liable for any loss or damage, direct, consequential, or incidental arising out of the use of or inability to use this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. In order to obtain warranty service, you must provide evidence of purchase date. For your convenience, keep the dealer’s dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date.

Before returning or exchanging your product,

call CASIO PHONEMATE ’s HelpLine at

(410) 686-2885 or (310) 320-9810.

If you live in an area that is highly susceptible to electrical storms, you may want to purchase a Lightning Arrestor. The Lightning Arrestor attaches to your answering machine and if lightning causes a surge through your phone line, the arrestor will help suppress the surge of electricity which may cause damage to your unit. To purchase your Lightning Arrestor, use the attached Accessory Order Form or call CASIO PHONEMATE ’s Parts Department toll free: 1-800-322-9995.

FACTORY

SERVICE

CENTERS

20665 Manhattan Place

Torrance, CA 90501

(310) 328-6453

8805 Kelso Drive

Baltimore, MD 21221

(410) 391-0974

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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TWO-LINE

INSTALLATION

Two-line installations may require a two line T-Adapter for your machine to operate correctly. The T-Adapter allows you to connect your machine to Line 1 or Line 2. The TA-150 will only answer one line.

CLEANING THE TA-150

CAUTION: Disconnect the TA-150 from the

power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth or moist sponge to

clean the plastic cabinet. A mild soap, like dishwashing detergent, will help remove grease or oil. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the unit. Cleaners should only be used on the plastic surfaces.

MULTI-LINE

INSTALLATION

Installations with more than two lines, such as business phone systems, may require a separate RJ11 jack for answering machines. Please contact your telephone equipment provider for additional information.

You can use the TA-150 as an extension phone on a business phone system, but some systems will require that you install an A+A1 Adapter to light the In-use Indicator on the receptionist’s console. See the accessory order form on the last page of this owner’s guide to order an A+A1 Adapter.

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REMOTE OPERATION (CONT.)

SAVE ALL MESSAGES

MANUALLY

Press 2 on a telephone keypad within seven seconds after the voice menu ends.

ABC

Select another option or hang up.

I will save

messages.

NOTE: ν If you do not erase messages, the TA-150 will

automatically save them when you hang up.

ERASE ALL MESSAGES

MESSAGE RETRIEVAL

WHEN MEMORY IS FULL

If the TA-150’s memory is full, you will hear three short confirmation tones after your greeting. To retrieve messages remotely when the TA-150’s memory is full:

Enter your

CODE

seconds of hearing the three beeps.

3-DIGIT REMOTE ACCESS

during the greeting or within ten

Press 3 on a telephone keypad after hearing,

End of

DEF

All messages will be erased.

Messages.

I will erase messages.

NOTE: ν If you choose to erase messages by pressing 3,

messages are permanently erased when the call is terminated.

ν Message File messages will be saved and cannot be

erased accidentally in remote operation.

MNO

Follow the instructions on page 26 for remote message retrieval.

To allow room for additional incoming messages, it is advisable to erase all

messages by pressing 3 on the keypad after you hear “

GHI

End of Messages

DEF

TUV

”.

(CONTINUED)

❋

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REMOTE VOICE MENU

After message playback, the TA-150 announces the remote menu options below. You can select a remote option or hang up to save messages automatically.

Enter 1 to REPLAY .

Enter 2 to SAVE.

Enter 3 to ERASE.

When using Remote Operation, all messages, other than stored MESSAGE FILE messages, will be saved or erased.

NOTE:

ν Messages cannot be selectively saved or erased in

remote operation.

REMOTE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

SKIP BACKWARDS

You can skip backwards to listen to previous messages.

κκ

Press

twice to skip back to previous

κκ

messages.

SKIP FORWARD

You can skip forward through messages.

Press # to forward to the next message.

REPLAY ALL

MESSAGES

Replay all messages from a remote location after new messages have been automatically played back.

FEATURE PRESS

Message Retrieval 3-digit access code

during message Skip Forward # Skip Backwards κ twice Repeat Current Message κ Replay All Messages 1 Save Messages 2 Erase Messages 3

Press 1 on a telephone keypad. You will hear:

I will replay messages.

All saved messages will play. You may select another option or hang up and the

TA-150 will automatically save all messages.

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