GE 21025 User Manual

21025/26

2.4 GHz Cordless Multi-Handset Answering System with Call Waiting Caller ID User’s Guide

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EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION

Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.

1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.

The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.

Notes

• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.

• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.

• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line.

• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

2 Rights of the Telephone Company

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).

• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.

• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference

Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-00000345-4 when ordering copies.

FCC RF RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION ........ 2

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2

FCC RF RADIATION EXPOSURE

STATEMENT .................................. 2

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)........ 2

INTRODUCTION ..................................... 5

HANDSET LAYOUT ................................. 7

BASE AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT ........ 8

BEFORE Y OU BEGIN .............................. 9

PARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 9

TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ........ 9

INSTALLATION ..................................... 10

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION

GUIDELINES ................................... 10

INSTALLING THE PHONE ......................... 11

WALL MOUNTING THE BASE ................. 12

TELEPHONE SETUP .............................. 12

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ............. 12

LANGUAGE ..................................... 13

HANDSET NAME ............................. 13

AREA CODE ................................... 14

RINGER T ONE ................................. 15

TONE/PULSE .................................. 15

HANDSET REGISTRATION .................. 16

HANDSET DE-REGISTRATION .............. 18

GLOBAL DEREGISTRATION ................. 19

DEFAULT ........................................ 19

OPERATION ........................................ 20

CHARGE/IN USE INDICATOR .............. 20

RINGER VOLUME CONTROL ............... 20

CORDLESS HANDSET V OLUME

CONTROL ............................ 21

ANSWERING SYSTEM VOLUME

CONTROL ............................ 21

EXIT ............................................. 21

MAKING A CALL ............................. 21

ANSWERING A CALL ....................... 22

CALL T IMER .................................... 22

AUTO STANDBY .............................. 22

CALL WAITING ................................ 22

FLASH ........................................... 22

LAST NUMBER REDIAL ..................... 22

MUTE ........................................... 23

PAGING ......................................... 23

BASE PAGING ALL HANDSETS ........... 24

TRANSFERRING CALLS ...................... 25

INTERCOM ...................................... 26

MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL ............. 26

RECEIVING AN INTERCOM CALL ... 27 RECEIVING AN INCOMING CALL

DURING AN INTERCOM CALL ............. 27

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

INITIATING AN INTERCOM

CALL DURING AN

EXTERNAL CALL ................... 28

TEMPORARY T ONE DIALING ............... 29

3-WAY CONFERENCING .................... 29

MEMORY ........................................... 29

STORING A NAME AND NUMBER

MEMORY ................................... 30

STORING A REDIAL NUMBER ............. 31

INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING

SEQUENCE ..................................... 31

REVIEWING, CHANGING OR

DELETING STORED NUMBERS ............ 32

TO REVIEW: ............................ 32

TO CHANGE: ........................... 32

TO DELETE: ............................ 32

DIALING A STORED NUMBER ............. 33

HANDSET ............................... 33

CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ......... 33

CALLER ID (CID) ............................... 34

RECEIVING AND STORING

CID RECORDS ................................ 34

REVIEWING CID RECORDS ................ 35

TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS

MEMORY ................................... 36

DIALING A CID NUMBER .................. 37

DELETING THE CID RECORD

SHOWING IN THE DISPLAY ................. 38

DELETING ALL CID RECORDS ........... 39

CID ERRORS .................................. 39

ANSWERING SYSTEM SET UP ............... 40

TURNING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM

OFF AND ON .................................. 40

SETTING THE RINGS TO ANSWER ........ 40

VOICE T IME/DAY STAMP ................... 40

MESSAGES INDICATOR ..................... 40

SPEAKER VOLUME ........................... 41

OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT ............. 41

SAMPLE OUTGOING

ANNOUNCEMENT ............................. 41

REVIEWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT ....... 42

MEMO .......................................... 42

MESSAGE PLAYBACK ....................... 42

ERASING MESSAGES ....................... 42

SCREENING CALLS AT THE BASE ......... 43

SCREENING CALLS WITH

CORDLESS HANDSET ................. 43

THE

REMOTE ACCESS ............................. 43

SETTING THE SECURITY CODE

REMOTE ACCESS ....................... 44

FOR

ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM WITH THE CORDLESS

HANDSET ....................................... 45

MESSAGE PLAYBACK ................ 45

ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM

FROM ANOTHER LOCATION ............... 45

MEMORY FULL ............................... 46

REPLACING THE BATTERY ...................... 47

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......... 47

HEADSET AND BELT CLIP INSTALLATION .. 48

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL

HEADSET TO THE HANDSET ................ 48

CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP .............. 48

DISPLAY MESSAGES ............................ 49

ANSWERING SYSTEM DISPLAY

MESSAGES ................................. 51

HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS .................. 51

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 51

GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 54

CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 54

SERVICE ............................................ 55

INDEX ............................................... 56

LIMITED W ARRANTY ............................ 58

ACCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 59

INTRODUCTION

CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety

instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference.

Congratulations on purchasing this GE cordless telephone/answering system with Call Waiting Caller ID. This telephone has been designed to be simple to use, however, you can reach its full potential more quickly by taking a few minutes to read this instruction book. This telephone is a multifunction product for use with Call Waiting and Caller ID services available from your local telephone company.

Your Caller ID Call Waiting phone allows you to:

• view the name and telephone number of a caller while you are on the phone (Call Waiting Caller ID).

• identify callers before you answer the phone.

• view the time and date of each incoming call.

• record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially in each handset.

• know who called while you were away.

• screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to get prepared before answering a call.

IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.

IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this telephone, you must subscribe to two separate services available from your local telephone company: the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service to know who is calling when the phone rings and Call Waiting Caller ID Service to know who is calling while you are on the phone.

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances. Certain other communications devices may also use the 2.4 GHz frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. Typical devices that may use the 2.4 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.

HANDSET LAYOUT

mute/program

(button)

format/conference

(button)

talk/callback

(button)

redial

(button)

page/int

(page/intercom

button)

review

(button)

play/stop

(button)

display

* tone

(button)

program

talk

redial

4 7

mem

(memory button)

exit/answerer

(button)

mute

llb

ghi

pqrs

tone

format

conference

abc

tuv

oper

erase

ringerpage

play/stop

jkl

answerer

flash

deleteint

def

skipreview

mno

wxyz

pause

exit

mem

CID/vol

(Caller ID/

volume button)

flash/delete

(button)

ringer

(button)

skip

(button)

# pause

erase

(button)

BASE AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT

play/stop

(button)

display

review/skip

(button)

answer on/off

(button)

memo

(button)

announce

(button)

erase

(button)

Back Side of Base

Ring select 3, 5

Power converter

jack

Telephone

line jack

play stop

answer on/off

memo

announce

erase

page

(button)

charge/ in use

charge/in use

AC power converter

Speaker volume up

(button)

Speaker volume down

(button)

Day/check

(button)

Hour

(button)

Min

(button)

(indicator)

charge

charge/in use

(indicator)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

PARTS CHECKLIST

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

play

stop

answer on/off

memo

announce

erase

page

program

redial

charge/ in use

exit

mem

mute

exit

mem

mute

answerer

program

answerer

callb

c a

l l

format

I D

format

I D

V o

talk

V o

talk

conference

flash

ringerpage

deleteint

def

abc

skipreview

play/stop

mno

jkl

ghi

wxyz

tuv

pqrs

oper

pause

tone

erase

redial

flash

ringerpage

deleteint

def

abc

skipreview

play/stop

mno

jkl

ghi

wxyz

tuv

pqrs

oper

pause

tone

erase

exit

mem

mute

answerer

program

c a

l l b a

c k

format

I D

V o

talk

conference

redial

flash

ringerpage

deleteint

def

abc

skipreview

play/stop

mno

jkl

ghi

wxyz

tuv

pqrs

oper

pause

tone

erase

Base

Handsets

1 Add’l.

Handset (21026)

charge

Handset

AC power converter

Mounting pedestal 2 Belt clips

Telephone line cord

charge cradle

2 Handset

battery packs

1 Add’l. Handset

charge cradle (21026)

TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS

To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed.

1 Add’l. Handset

battery pack (21026)

charge

1 Add’l.

Belt clip (21026)

Wall plate

Modular

telephone

line jack

INSTALLATION

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is

specifically designed for wet locations.

• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the

telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as

faxes, other phones, or modems.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

• Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an electrical

power outlet.

• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and

electrical noise, such motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.

• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances,

radiators, and direct sunlight.

• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.

• Avoid dusty locations.

• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.

INSTALLING THE PHONE

1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and telephone wall jack (RJ11C).

2. Plug the AC power converter into an electrical outlet and the DC

connector into the power jack on the back of the base.

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power supply 5-2596 that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.

3. Install the handset battery in each handset.

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

• Push down on the top of the battery compartment cover (located on the

back of the handset) and slide the cover off.

• Lift the battery pack and connect it's plug to the jack inside the

compartment.

BATTERY

BLACK WIRE

PRESS DOWN FIRMLY

NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the

jack inside the compartment as shown in the illustration.

RED WIRE

• Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.

4. Connect the telephone line cord by plugging one end of the telephone

line cord into the jack on the back of the base and other end into a telephone wall jack.

NOTE: One base can support up to four handsets.

5. Place a handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on

to indicate the battery is charging.

6. Plug the charge cradle power convertor into an electrical outlet, and place the extra handset in the charge cradle. The charge indicator turns on to indicate the battery is charging.

7. Allow the handsets to charge on a flat surface, such as a desk or table top, for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don't properly charge the handsets, battery performance is compromised.

exit

mem

mute

answerer

program

a l

l b

a c

format

ID V

talk

conference

redial

flash

ringerpage

deleteint

def

abc

skipreview

play/stop

mno

jkl

ghi

wxyz

tuv

pqrs

oper

pause

tone

erase

charge

WALL MOUNTING THE BASE

NOTE: For best results, leave the base on a flat surface during initial charging

before you hang it on the wall.

1. Turn the phone over.

2. Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of the pedestal into the slots on the lower portion of the bottom of the base. Then push down and snap the pedestal into place.

3. Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the pedestal) over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)

TELEPHONE SETUP

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS

There are eight programmable menus available: Language, Handset Name, Area Code, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse, Registration, Deregistration and Default Setting.

LANGUAGE

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the mute/program button until shows in the display.

3. Use the touch-tone pad or the cid/vol ( or ) button on your handset to select

1ENG, 2FRA, or 3ESP

SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2 FRA 3ESP

. English is the default setting.

SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP

NOTE: Press the exit/answerer button to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu.

4. Press the mute/program button to save your selection, and return to the main menu. The selected language displays for two seconds.

ENGLISH

HANDSET NAME

1. Press mute/program button until

2. Use the touch-tone pad on your handset to enter a name (up to 15 characters).

More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Wait 1 second. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last name. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.

ENTER NAME

shows in the display.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the flash/delete button to erase the wrong character(s).

NOTE: Press exit/answerer button to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu screen.

3. Press mute/program button to save the entered name and return to the main menu. The entered name displays for two seconds.

AREA CODE

If you enter a 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local area code will not appear in Caller ID messages you receive. Instead, you will see only the local seven digit number. Calls you receive from outside your local area code will show the full ten-digit number. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

1. Press the mute/program button until

SET AREA CODE - - -

shows in the

display. - - - is the default setting.

SET AREA CODE

‐‐‐

2. Use the touch-tone pad on your handset to enter your three digit area code.

NOTE: Press the exit/answerer button to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu screen.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the flash/delete button to erase the wrong entered area code.

3. Press the mute/program button to save your selection and return to the main menu. The selected area code displays for two seconds.

AREA CODE ‐ 317

RINGER TONE

Make sure your handset is at the main menu.

You may choose from six different ringer tones.

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the mute/program button until shows in the display. You will hear the current ringer tone.

3. Use the touch-tone pad on your handset to select the cid/vol ( or ) button on the Handset to scroll to your selection. The default setting is 1.

SET RINGER TONE

1 2 3 4 5 6

NOTE: When you use the handset to set a ringer tone, the ringer tone plays after you make your selection.

NOTE: Press the exit/answerer to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu screen.

4. Press the mute/program button to save your selection, and return to the main menu. The new ringer tone is displayed for two seconds and you will hear a confirmation tone.

SET RINGER TONE 1 2 3 4 5 6

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

, or use

RINGER TONE ‐ 2

TONE/PULSE

Most telephone systems use tone dialing, however, some may still use pulse dialing. Depending on your telephone system, set the dialing mode as follows:

1. Make sure the handset is at the main menu. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the mute/program button until shows in the display.

SET TONE/PULSE 1TONE 2PULSE

SET TONE / PULSE 1 TONE 2 PULSE

3. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to select press the cid/vol ( or ) button to scroll to your selection. The default setting is

NOTE: Press the exit/answerer button to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu screen.

4. Press the mute/program button to save your selection, and return to the main menu. You will hear a confirmation tone.

1TONE

2PULSE

, or

TONE

NOTE: If you aren’t sure which dialing system you have, set the telephone to tone dialing and make a test call. If the call connects, the setting is correct. If the call does not connect, set the telephone to pulse dialing.

HANDSET REGISTRATION

TIP: During the registration process, keep your handset near the base when it displays the following:

OUT OF RANGE

You should register a handset to the base when the following shows in the display:

HANDSET NEEDS

REGISTRATION

1. Press the mute/program button and shows in the display.

HOLD BASE PAGE WAIT FOR BEEP

HOLD BASE PAGE

WAIT FOR BEEP

2. Press and hold the page button on the base until you hear a long beep and the handset displays

HANDSET # REGISTERED

HANDSET 1

REGISTERED

3. When handset registration is complete, you may name the handset.

ENTER NAME

Handset Name section.

NOTE: If the handset was registered previously and a name assigned, the name automatically displays after a successful re-registration.

To re-register a handset:

1. Press the mute/program button until in the display.

2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset or the cid/vol ( or ) button to select

1YES

shows in the display. Repeat step 1 through step 3 in the

. The default setting is

REGISTRATION 1YES 2NO

2NO

shows

REGISTRATION

1 YES 2 NO

3. Repeat steps one through three in the Handset Registration section.

HANDSET DE-REGISTRATION

Deregistration cancels a handset’s registration. If you do not know a handset’s name, you should deregister the handset according to the steps below. During the de-registration process, keep the handset near the base.

WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that handset's telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re-registered.

1. Make sure your handset is in menu mode. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the mute/program button until shows in the display. The default setting is

DEREGISTRATION

1 YES 2 NO

3. Press the touch-tone pad or use the cid/vol ( or ) to select

1YES

2NO

4. Press the mute/program to confirm and until the handset is moved closer to the base.

DEREGISTRATION 1YES 2NO

2NO

MOVE NEAR TO BASE

displays

Then the handset displays

CONFIRM? 1YES 2NO.

MOVE NEAR TO

BASE

CONFIRM ?

1 YES 2 NO

5. Use the touch-tone pad or the cid/vol ( or  ) button to scroll to your selection.

NOTE: Press the exit/answerer once to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu screen.

HANDSET 1

DEREGISTERED

6. Press the mute/program button to confirm the deregistration.

# DEREGISTERED

shows in the display.

HANDSET

GLOBAL DEREGISTRATION

If one or more handsets becomes lost, you should de-register all handsets to ensure proper system operation.

1. Press and hold the base page button on the base until the charge indicator flashes.

2. Press and hold the base page button again until the charge indicator flashes rapidly.

3. Press and release the page button on the base. The charge indicator stops blinking, then the base returns to standby mode, and each handset displays

HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION

DEFAULT

As you become familiar with this system, you may prefer to use the system’s original settings. Follow the steps below to return to the factory default settings.

1. Make sure your handset is in menu mode. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the mute/program button until shows in the display.

DEFAULT SETTING 1YES 2NO

3. Use the touch-tone pad on your handset to enter the cid/vol ( or ) button on your handset to scroll to your selection.

2NO

is the default setting.

1YES

2NO

, or use

DEFAULT SETTING

1 YES 2 NO

NOTE: If you choose YES all settings in the programmable menu return to the factory default settings.

NOTE: Press the exit/answerer button once to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu.

4. Press the mute/program button to save your selection, and return to the main menu. If you select seconds.

YES, DEFAULT SETTING YES

displays for two

DEFAULT SETTING

YES

HANDSET DISPLAY

OPERATION

CHARGE/IN USE INDICATOR

The charge/in use indicator is lit when the handset is correctly seated in the cradle and is charging or when the phone is on. The indicator flashes when the base pages the handset, or when you receive an incoming call.

RINGER VOLUME CONTROL

1. Make sure the handset is OFF (not in TALK mode),

2. Press the ringer button, and the display shows either one of the following messages depending if the ringer is turned OFF or ON:

RINGER ON 1 ON 2 OFF

3. Use the touch-tone pad or the cid/vol ( or ) to scroll to your selection.

4. Press the mute/program button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the ringer setting displays for two seconds.

NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer off icon shows in the display.

NOTE: Press the exit/answerer button once to keep the previous setting and

return to standby mode.

RINGER OFF 1 ON 2 OFF

CORDLESS HANDSET VOLUME CONTROL

When the cordless handset is ON (in TALK mode) adjust the receiver volume by pressing the cid/vol ( or ) button on the cordless handset. There are four volume levels, and each press of the cid/vol ( or ) button adjusts the receiver volume by one level.

ANSWERING SYSTEM VOLUME CONTROL

Adjust the volume by pressing the volume ( or ) buttons on the side of the base. There are eight volume levels, and each press of the volume button adjusts the speaker volume by one level.

EXIT

Press the exit/answerer button to return to the main menu and keep previous setting.

MAKING A CALL

1. Pick up the handset and press the talk/callback button on the handset. Listen for a dial tone.

2. Dial the desired number, or pre-dial the number first then press the talk/ callback button.

3. When finished, press the talk/callback button again to hang up.

ANSWERING A CALL

1. When the phone rings, press the talk/callback button on the handset.

2. When finished, press the talk/callback button again to hang up.

CALL TIMER

After you press talk/callback on the handset the built-in call timer shows in the display and counts the length of time of the call in minutes and seconds.

AUTO STANDBY

Placing the handset in the base cradle while the handset is off hook (during a call) automatically hangs up the handset.

CALL WAITING

If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting calls. During a phone call you will hear a beep, which indicates another call is waiting on the line, and Caller ID information shows in the handset display. To connect to the waiting call, press the flash button on the handset, and your original call is put on hold. You may switch back and forth between the two calls by pressing the flash button.

FLASH

Use the flash button on the handset to activate custom calling services, such as call waiting, which are available through your local phone company.

TIP: Don’t press the talk/callback button on the handset to activate a custom calling service, such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.

LAST NUMBER REDIAL

To quickly redial the last number you dialed:

1. Press the redial button to display the last number you dialed, then press the talk button to callback, or

2. Press the talk/callback button on the handset.

3. Press the redial button.

4. If you get a busy signal and want to keep dialing the number, press the redial button to quickly redial the number.

MUTE

To have a private, off-line conversation use the mute feature. The party on the other end of the line cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.

1. During a phone conversation or an intercom call, press the mute/ program button on the handset.

MUTE ON

shows in the display.

MUTE ON

TALK 00:10 VOL X

2. Press the mute/program button again to cancel mute and return to your phone conversation.

PAGING

This feature helps you locate a misplaced handset and send and receive pages for intercom calls. All handsets must be registered to use the page function. If your handsets are not registered, follow the instructions in the Handset Registration section of this manual.

Handset paging another handset.

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

PAGING

EXTENSION ?

2. Press the page/int button on the handset.

3. Use the touch-tone pad on your handset to select the handset you want to be paging.

NOTE: To page all handsets, press the *tone button.

PAGING EXTENSION

shows in the display.

4. The receiving handset is paged, and only the receiving handset emits a paging tone. The following information shows in the display:

PAGING

HANDSET 2

SENDING HANDSET

PAGING FROM

HANDSET 1

RECEIVING HANDSET

When the talk/callback or page/int on the receiving handset is pressed, the page is answered. If the page is not answered after two minutes,

ANSWER

shows in the display of sending handset and the page is

cancelled. The unit returns to standby mode.

NOTE: If a personalized name is assigned to the handset during registration, then that name is displayed instead of handset number.

NOTE: To cancel the page, press the exit/answerer button or the page/int button at the sending handset.

BASE PAGING ALL HANDSETS

1. Press the page button on the base.

2. All of the registered handsets are paged, and each emits a paging tone.

When the talk/callback button on the receiving handsets is pressed, the page is answered.

NOTE: To cancel the page, press the page button on the base.

TRANSFERRING CALLS

PAGING FROM

HANDSET 2

INTERCOM HANSET 2

This feature lets you transfer calls between handsets in TALK mode.

1. Press the page/int button to put the call on hold.

LINE ON HOLD

EXTENSION ?

2. Enter the handset number you want to transfer the call to, and the receiving handset is paged. During the page, a page tone is emitted on the receiving handset. For example, and the following information displays:

PAGING/LINE ON HOLD

STEVE

HANDSET 2 STEVE’S HANDSET

(Sending handset) (Receiving handset)

NOTE: If the page isn’t answered, press the exit/answerer button or the page/int button to cancel the transfer.

When the page/int or talk/callback button is pressed on the receiving handset, the unit goes into intercom mode. You may speak to the receiving handset before transferring the call. The call remains on hold during intercom mode.

HANDSET 2

pages Steve’s handset

INTERCOM/LINE ON HOLD

(Sending handset) (Receiving handset)

STEVE

HANDSET 2 STEVE’S HANDSET

3. Press the talk/callback button on the sending handset to transfer the call.

Note: 1) If talk/callback button on the sending handset is pressed before the page/int or talk/callback button is pressed on the receiving handset, the receiving handset emits the ringer tone (not the page tone), and

TRANSFER FROM

the receiving handset’s display.

and the sending handset’s number or name shows in

TRANSFER FROM

HANDSET 2

STEVE’S HANDSET

(Receiving handset)

Note: 2) If the other extension does not take the call within 30 seconds, the call is transferred back to the sending handset, and the sending handset’s display.

CALLBACK

shows in

CALL BACK

INTERCOM

The intercom feature allows you to have an unlimited-duration, two-way conversation between two handsets.

MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the page/int button on the handset. in the display.

PAGING

EXTENSION ?

PAGING EXTENSION?

shows

3. Enter the handset number you want to intercom with, the receiving

INTERCOM HANDSET 2

party is paged.

NOTE: To cancel the page, press the page/int button again or press the exit/ answerer button.

PAGING HANDSET 1

THE SENDING PARTY THE RECEIVING PARTY

4. When the receiving party answers the page, the intercom is activated. When the intercom is setup the following information shows in the display:

PAGING FROM HANDSET 2

INTERCOM HANDSET 1

THE SENDING PARTY THE RECEIVING PARTY

5. When finished, press the exit/answerer button or the page/int button on either handset to deactivate the intercom.

NOTE : During the intercom, if a handset is assigned a name, that name is displayed instead of handset number.

RECEIVING AN INTERCOM CALL

When an intercom call is received, the handset beeps. To answer the intercom call, press the page/int or the talk/callback button on the handset.

RECEIVING AN INCOMING CALL DURING AN INTERCOM CALL

If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, the intercom call is terminated immediately. Press the talk/callback button to answer the incoming telephone call.

PAGING FROM HANDSET 1

INTERCOM HANDSET 1

INITIATING AN INTERCOM CALL DURING AN EXTERNAL CALL

During an external telephone call, you may page other handsets and have off-line, private intercom conversations between an external caller and the handsets, or you may have a 3-way conference with external line and another handset.

1. During an external call, press the page/int button on the handset to place the external call on hold. the display.

2. Enter the handset number to which you want to have an intercom call, and that party is paged.

PAGING/LINE ON HOLD HANDSET 2

SENDING HANDSET RECEIVING HANDSET (PAGING and LINE ON HOLD

flashes alternately)

LINE ON HOLD EXTENSION?

LINE ON HOLD

EXTENSION ?

shows in

3. The receiving handset must press the page/int or the talk/callback button on the handset to answer the intercom, then both intercom users may speak privately. The external caller cannot hear the intercom conversation.

LINE ON HOLD/INTERCOM HANDSET 2

SENDING HANDSET RECEIVING HANDSET (LINE ON HOLD and INTERCOM

flashes alternately)

NOTE: Press the exit/answerer button on either handset to cancel the intercom call, and the sending party may continue to talk to the external party. Or the calling party may press the talk/callback button to transfer the call to the receiving party who may speak to the external caller independently.

TEMPORARY TONE DIALING

This feature is useful only if you use pulse dialing service. Temporary tone dialing enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your bank you may need to enter your account number. Using the temporary tone feature allows you to temporarily switch to touch tone mode so you can enter and send your number.

1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.

2. When your call is answered, press the *tone button on your handset number pad to temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing.

3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.

4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary) dialing mode.

3-WAY CONFERENCING

When a handset is engaged with an external call and you want to intercom with another handset, the sending or receiving party may press the format/conference button to start the 3-way conference.

NOTE: A handset can enter a conference directly by pressing talk/callback on the handset while the other handset is on an external call.

MEMORY

The handset and base each have their own separate memory dialing storage areas. Fifty 15-character names and 20-digit telephone numbers can be stored in the handset memory.

STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN MEMORY

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the mem button.

3. Press the desired memory location button (01 through 50) or, use the cid/vol ( or ) button on handset to select the memory location. If the memory location is occupied, the memory location and stored name and number appear in the display. If the memory location is empty,

EMPTY

shows in the display.

SELECT MEMORY

* *

01‐50

EMPTY

* *

MEMO

0 3

#- -

4. Press the mem button. The display shows

ENTER NAME

MEMO

0 3

ENTER NAME

NOTE: If you don’t want to enter a name, skip step 5.

5. Use the touch-tone pad on your handset to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Wait for 1 second. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last name. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.

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