Cingular A56, CT56, S56, SL56, FastForward User Manual

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Cingular’s

FastForward

. Now you
can easily forward incoming calls made to your Cingular Wireless
phone to your existing home or work phone.

This user guide will provide you with everything you need
to set up and enjoy the convenience of seamless call forwarding
from your wireless phone to another location.

There are numerous other benefits too. They are shared
throughout this guide.

The phone book within your compatible handset

must be set up prior to using the

FastForward

device.

Siemens Phones Supported

A56

S56

CT56

SL56

Wireless phone requires Cingular Service Plan

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Quick Start

Set Up

1. Plug the power supply into the back of the

FastForward

device and insert into an electrical outlet. WARNING: Do
not plug the

FastForward

power connector directly into

your handset. This could potentially damage your handset.

2. Place the device on a convenient flat surface with good

wireless coverage.

3. Create a new phone book entry in your wireless phone with

the name “Cf1” see page 7 for complete instructions.

4. In the Cf1 entry location, store the phone number for

the location to which you would like incoming wireless
calls forwarded.

5. Place the Cf Selector Switch, located on the bottom of the

device, into the Cf1 position.

6. The phone must be turned on for call forwarding to work.

That’s it! Your

FastForward

is now ready for use.

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To Start Call Forwarding

1. Simply insert your wireless phone into the

FastForward

device.

2. The Forward indicator on the device will illuminate indicating

your incoming wireless calls are now forwarded. In order for
the

FastForward

device to work properly, the handset should
be turned on and not engaged with an active call when placed
on the

FastForward

device.

3. An added bonus is that your wireless phone's battery will be

charged while it is in the device.

NOTE: Any unanswered FastForward call will be treated as a normal landline
call is treated today.

To Cancel Call Forwarding

1. With your wireless phone in the

FastForward

device, press the

Cancel button on the front of the

FastForward

device. Your
wireless handset should be turned on and not engaged with
an active call while canceling call forwarding.

2. The Forward indicator will extinguish after several seconds.

3. You may now remove your wireless phone.

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Contents

Features of the

FastForward

5

Using

FastForward

6

Setting Up Your Siemens Wireless Phone 7-8

Setting Up a 2nd

FastForward

9-11

Making Calls on Your Wireless Phone
While Call Forwarded 12

Canceling Call Forwarding
from Your Wireless Phone 13

Warning Alerts 14-15

Frequently Asked Questions 16-17

Warranty back cover

Additional Support back cover

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Features

Forward
Indicator

Indicates calls
are forwarded

Alert
Indicator

Informs that
attention is
needed

Cancel
Button

Deactivates call
forwarding

Wireless Phone
Connector

Syncs handset
with FastForward

Cf Selector Switch
(on bottom)

Normally set to Cf1
(See page 10/11 for details
of configuring 2nd or 3rd
FastForward device.)

Power Connector

Supplies electricity
to FastForward
(Do not plug directly
into your wireless phone.)

Bottom View

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Setting Up Your Siemens Wireless Phone

If you have the A56 or CT56 series phone or have the
Phonebook selected as your default book on the S56
or SL56 series phone:

1. Select Menu

2. Scroll to Phonebook and press Select

3. Scroll to New Entry and press Select

4. Scroll to Number. Type in the number you would like your

wireless calls to be forwarded to. For example, if you are
setting up the device in your house and your home phone
number is 404-555-1234, use the wireless phone’s key pad
to enter the number.

5. Scroll to Name. Using the wireless phone’s key pad with

corresponding alphabet letters, key in “Cf1.”

• Press the 2 key 3 times “ 2 2 2 ” for “C”

• Press the 3 key 3 times “ 3 3 3 ” for “f”

• Press the 1 key 2 times “ 1 1 ” for “1”

6. Select Save

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Using

FastForward

FastForward

allows you to forward your incoming wireless calls
to your local home or office number. It’s simple to use and easy
to set up. Once you’ve established and set up your forwarding
number (see page 7), just insert your wireless phone into the
device cradle and your calls are now forwarded. To cancel call
forward, simply press the Cancel button, wait for the Forward
indicator to extinguish, and remove the handset from the device.

For example, when you walk in the door at home, insert your
Cingular Wireless phone into the device, and calls that would have
gone to your wireless phone will now ring all landline telephones
in your home that operate on the forwarded-to number.

When leaving your home, simply press the Cancel button on
the device, and incoming wireless calls are redirected to your
wireless phone.

FastForward

works the same way when you’re

forwarding wireless calls to your office number.

FastForward

is compatible with the Siemens A56, S56, CT56 and
SL56 series of phones from Cingular Wireless.

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Setting Up A 2nd

FastForward

You may want to purchase a second

FastForward

for use at your
office to forward your wireless calls to your business number.
Follow the instructions below to set up additional devices.

If you have the A56 or CT56 series phone or have the
Phonebook selected as your default book on the S56
or SL56 series phone:

1. Select Menu

2. Scroll to Phonebook and press Select

3. Scroll to New Entry and press Select

4. Scroll to Number. Type in the number you would like your

wireless calls to be forwarded to.

5. Scroll to Name. Using the wireless phone’s key pad with

corresponding alphabet letters, key in “Cf2.”

• Press the 2 key 3 times “ 2 2 2 ” for “C”

• Press the 3 key 3 times “ 3 3 3 ” for “f”

• Press the 2 key 4 times “ 2 2 2 2 ” for “2”

6. Select Save

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Setting Up Your Siemens Wireless Phone

(cont’d)

If you have the S56 or SL56 series phone and have the
Addressbook selected as your default book:

1. Select Menu

2. Scroll to Addressbook and press Select

3. Scroll to New Entry and press Select

4. Scroll to Last Name. Using the wireless phone’s key pad with

corresponding alphabet letters, key in “Cf1.”

• Press the 2 key 3 times “ 2 2 2 ” for “C”

• Press the 3 key 3 times “ 3 3 3 ” for “f”

• Press the 1 key 3 times “ 1 1 1 ” for “1”

5. Scroll to Phone. Type in the number you would like your

wireless calls to be forwarded to. For example, if you are
setting up the device in your house and your home phone
number is 404-555-1234, use the wireless phone’s key pad
to enter the number.

6. Select Options. Select Save

NOTE: The length of time to call forward depends on the total number of entries
within the phone book. Please allow a few extra moments for the phone book to
synchronize and locate the Cf entry.

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Setting Up A 2nd

FastForward

(cont’d)

If you have the S56 or SL56 series phone and have the
Addressbook selected as your default book:

1. Select Menu

2. Scroll to Addressbook and press Select

3. Scroll to New Entry and press Select

4. Scroll to Last Name. Using the wireless phone’s key pad with

corresponding alphabet letters, key in “Cf2.”

• Press the 2 key 3 times “ 2 2 2 ” for “C”

• Press the 3 key 3 times “ 3 3 3 ” for “f”

• Press the 2 key 4 times “ 2 2 2 2 ” for “2”

5. Scroll to Phone. Type in the number you would like your

wireless calls to be forwarded to.

6. Select Options. Select Save

Verify that Cf2 is present in the phone book and that the
desired telephone number is programmed in the wireless
phone’s address book.

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For the second device, slide the Cf Selector Switch (located on the
bottom of the device) to the second position. Your second device is
now ready to use.

A third device may be set up to forward wireless phone calls while
at a vacation home or lake house in your local calling area. To set
up your third

FastForward

device and location, follow the same steps

as above using Cf3. Your wireless phone can work with up to three

FastForward

devices.

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Making Wireless Calls While Call Forwarded

You may still place outgoing calls from your wireless phone
while your incoming calls are forwarded to another number.
Simply remove the wireless phone from the

FastForward

device

without pressing the Cancel button. The

FastForward

device will
sound and flash an alert to remind you that incoming calls are
still forwarded. You may now place outgoing calls as normal.

This feature is great when the kids are on the home phone and
you need to make a call. When you have completed your call,
simply replace the handset back into the base. As always, when
you are ready to stop forwarding calls, simply press the Cancel
button and allow the Forward indicator to extinguish before
removing the handset.

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Canceling Call Forwarding From Your
Wireless Phone

Canceling call forwarding is easy. Just press the Cancel button
on the front of the

FastForward

device and wait for the Forward

indicator to extinguish before removing the handset.

If your wireless phone is removed from the device without pressing
the Cancel button, your wireless calls are still forwarded to the
number you indicated. You can still cancel call forwarding from
your wireless phone by pressing ##21# Send.

When you arrive back at the

FastForward

device, the Forward
indicator may still be illuminated. You may simply insert your
wireless phone to re-establish call forwarding or press the Cancel
button to extinguish the Forward indicator.

NOTE: GSM call forwarding indicator on your handset may not correlate with the
Forward indicator on your FastForward device.

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• The

FastForward

device will rapidly flash the indicator and
sound a high-low alert for 3 seconds if the wireless phone is
removed without pressing the Cancel button. This alerts you
that the phone is still call forwarded. Simply replace the phone
in the device, press the Cancel button, and the Forward indicator
will extinguish, indicating that call forwarding is deactivated and
you may remove the wireless phone.

• The

FastForward

device will slowly flash the indicator and
sound a low alert for 5 seconds if there is no Cf1, Cf2, or Cf3
programmed into the wireless phone’s address book – verify
the Cf programming of the wireless phone and verify the position
of the Cf switch on the bottom of the device.

• The

FastForward

device will flash the indicator in an “On, On,
Off” pattern and sound a high alert for 5 seconds if there is an
issue with the device communicating with the wireless phone or
the wireless network – verify that the wireless phone is turned
on, there is good coverage, there is not an active call, and try
re-inserting the wireless phone.

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Warning Alerts

FastForward

provides visual and audio warnings to alert you to

conditions requiring your attention.

• The indicator on the front provides visual warning while an
internal speaker provides audio indications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many

FastForward

devices can I have with each

wireless phone?

A: Up to three devices can be supported for each

wireless phone.

Q: Will my wireless phone ring when placed in

FastForward?

A: When your handset is placed on the device and the Forward

indicator is on, the handset will not ring. All incoming
wireless calls will now ring the forwarded number you’ve
indicated. Also, if you remove your handset without pressing
the Cancel button, your wireless phone will not ring. Until
the Cancel button is pressed with the wireless phone inserted
into the device cradle, all wireless calls are still forwarded.

Q: Will the distinctive ring calling feature work with

FastForward

?

A: Yes. In order for the distinctive ring feature to work properly,

the distinctive ring number must be programmed into
your phone book as the phone number you would like to
forward to. Distinctive ring service is an optional feature
typically offered by local phone companies for a monthly
fee. Contact your local phone company for information,
pricing, and availability.

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Q: How do I cancel call forwarding from my

FastForward

device?

A: To cancel call forwarding with the wireless phone inserted

into the device, press the Cancel button, wait for the Forward
indicator to extinguish and then remove the phone from the
device. (Pressing the Cancel button after the wireless phone
has been removed will not deactivate call forwarding. The
Cancel button must be pressed before removing the phone.)

Q: Can I forward my calls to a long-distance number?

A: No, wireless calls may only be forwarded to local

landline numbers.

Q: Can I use any wireless phone in conjunction with

FastForward?

A: No, only select Cingular Wireless phones can be used.

See inside front cover of manual for compatible handsets.

Q: Can I send/receive a text message when my handset is in the

FastForward

device?

A: Yes. You can send or receive text messages on your wireless

phone when it is in the device. Standard text messaging
charges will apply.

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One-Year Limited Warranty

What Is Covered: Cingular Wireless warrants to the first retail purchaser of this wireless accessory
that should this product or any part be proved defective in materials or workmanship, from the
date of proof of purchase for a period of one (1) year, then it will be subject to the terms of this
one-year limited warranty. Such defects will be repaired, replaced or credit issued in an amount
up to but in no event exceeding the sales price paid by the first retail purchaser at Cingular’s
option and sole discretion, without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect.
Limitations and Exclusions: This warranty does not apply to any cost incurred for removal or
reinstallation, or to any product or part thereof which has suffered through normal wear and tear,
alteration, improper installation, physical abuse, misuse, neglect or accident. Nor does it cover
defects caused by shipment to a Cingular Wireless service center, or repair or service of the
product by anyone other than a Cingular Wireless service center. Damage resulting from an act
of God, including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake and other natural disasters ,will be

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