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ATLINKS USA, Inc.

101 West 103rd Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290
© 2003 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
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Model 26977
16062190 (Rev. 0 DOM E)
03-11
Printed in China

Base

Dialing pad

AC power supply Telephone

line cord

Belt Clip

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.

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

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.

Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information,
provided by your local telephone company, to subscribers of
Caller ID or similar caller identification services.

Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone enables you to:

•Identify callers before you answer the phone.

•View the time and date of each incoming call.

•Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.

• Know who called while you were away.
To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that

you take a few minutes right now to read through this
user's guide.

IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features
of this phone, you must subscribe to either the
standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call
Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling
while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to
Call Waiting Caller ID Service.

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.

DIALING PAD AND BASE LAYOUT

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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

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

CAUTION:

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

PARTS CHECKLIST

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

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.

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.

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.

DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to
provide protection against false ringing, unauthorized
access, and charges to your phone line.

When you place the dialing pad in the base, the unit
verifies its security code. After a power outage or battery
replacement, you should place the dialing pad in the base
for about 20 seconds to reset the code.

CONNECTING THE BATTERY

1. Remove the battery compartment door on the
dialing pad.

2. Plug the battery cord into the jack located inside the
battery compartment.

3. Put the battery compartment door back on.

BELT CLIP

Attach the belt clip by inserting
the sides of the belt clip into the
slots on each side of the dialing
pad. Snap the ends of the belt
clip into place.

Telephone
line jack

Wall plate

Headset Headset hanger

CONNECTING THE HEADSET TO

THE

DIALING PAD

1. For hands free conversation, connect the headset to
the HEADSET jack as shown.

2. Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your
head and over your ear. Move the microphone to
approximately 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.

CAUTION:

1. Do not twist the headset cord. Handle the headset

properly and carefully.

2. Always have the headset plugged into the

dialing pad.

3. Whenever you make or receive a call, the headset

should be plugged into the dialing pad, and you
must use the headset to listen and talk.

4. Place the dialing pad on the base.
NOTE: You may receive calls while the dialing pad is

in the charge cradle, but you may not make calls.

TIP: To order a new headset, please refer to the
accessory order form at the end of this user’s guide.

CONNECTING THE AC
(E

LECTRICAL) POWER

NOTE: The dialing pad is charged facing up only.

Plug the power supply into the power jack on the back
of the base and the other end into an electrical outlet.
The CHARGE/IN USE indicator turns on, verifying the
battery is charging. If the dialing pad is not in the
cradle, the CHARGE/IN USE indicator is not lit.

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc.
5-2559 (black) and 5-2558 (white) power
supply that came with this unit. Using other
power supplies may damage the unit.

Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use.
If you don't properly charge the phone, battery
performance is compromised.

NOTE: DO NOT connect the telephone line to the
modular jack until the phone has charged for 12 hours.

CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE

1. Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the
bottom of the base and into a modular jack.

2. Set the RINGER switch, on the dialing pad, to ON and
place the dialing pad in the base.

INSTALLING THE HEADSET HANGER

1. Insert the flat end of the headset hanger into the slot
on the bottom of the base.

2. Place the headset on the "U" shaped end of the hanger
as shown in the illustration.

NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch­tone dialing. To change to pulse (rotary) dialing, see
"TONE/PULSE DIALING." If you don't know which
type of service you have, check with your local
telephone company.

SET UP

There are five programmable menus available:
Language, Area Code, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse Dialing,
and Default Setting.

LANGUAGE SETTING SELECTION

1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

1ENG 2FRA

3ESP

shows in the display.

1ENG

is the default setting.

2. Use the  or  button or the number pad to scroll to
your selection.

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.

AREA CODE SELECTION

1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

AREA CODE

- - -

shows in the display. - - - is the default setting.

2. Use the number pad to enter your three digit
area code.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the CH/
DELETE button to erase the wrong area code and
repeat step 2.

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.

RINGER TONE SELECTION

1. Pr ess the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

RINGER TONE

shows in the display. 1 is the default setting.

2. Use the  or  button or the number pad to move the
arrow to 1, 2, or 3.

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.

TONE/PULSE DIALING SELECTION

1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

1TONE 2PULSE

shows in the display.

1TONE

is the default setting.

2. Use the  or  button or the number pad to move the
arrow to

1TONE

or

2PULSE

.

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.

DEFAULT SETTING SELECTION

1. Pr ess the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

DEFAULT

shows in the display.

1 NO

is the default setting.

2. Use the  or  button or the number pad to move the
arrow to

1 NO

or

2 YES

.

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection. You will
hear a confirmation tone.

TELEPHONE OPERATION

MAKING OR ANSWERING CALLS

NOTE:

• The dialing pad is disabled when it is in the base

charging cradle. You must remove the dialing pad
from the base to make or answer a call.

• Placing the dialing pad in the base during a phone

call hangs up the phone.

• Always keep the headset plugged into the

dialing pad.

• You must use the headset to listen and talk.

Press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the dialing pad to get
a dial tone, to answer a call, or to hang up. Or dial the
telephone number first, and then press the TALK/CALL
BACK button.

REDIAL

While the phone is on, press the redial button to redial the
last number you dialed (up to 32 digits). If you get a busy
signal, and want to keep dialing the number, just press
redial again (you don't have to turn the phone off and
back on).

FLASH

Use the FLASH/PROGRAM button to activate custom calling
services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are
available through your local phone company.

TIP: Don’t use the TALK/CALL BACK button to
activate custom calling services such as call waiting, or
you’ll hang up the phone.

IN USE INDICATOR LIGHT

The CHARGE/IN USE indicator is lit when the dialing pad
is charging in the cradle on the base or when the phone is
ON. It flashes when you receive an incoming call or when
PAGE/FIND button is pressed.

CHANNEL BUTTON

While talking, you might need to manually change the
channel in order to get rid of static. Press and release the
CH/DELETE button to advance to the next channel.

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/CANCEL
button on the dialing pad to temporarily change from
pulse dialing to tone dialing.

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

4. To hang up, press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the
dialing pad, and the phone automatically returns to
pulse (rotary) dialing mode.

CANCEL

Press the *TONE/CANCEL button to cancel any command
you initiated.

FINDING THE DIALING PAD

This feature helps to locate a misplaced dialing pad.
Press the PAGE/FIND button on the base. The dialing pad

beeps continuously for about two minutes or until you
press any button on the dialing pad. You may also press
PAGE/FIND to cancel.

NOTE: The ringer does not have to be ON for this
feature to work.

RINGER SWITCH

The RINGER switch must be ON for the dialing pad to ring
during incoming calls.

VOLUME

While the phone is ON, press the  or buttons to
control the headset volume. There are four volume
levels. Press the  button to increase the volume level,
and press the  button to decrease it. The volume level
shows in the display. VOL 1 is the lowest level and VOL
4 is the loudest.

CALL TIMER

While you are talking on the phone, the total talk time is
displayed on the bottom line of the display.

CALLER ID (CID) FEATURES

This unit receives and displays Caller ID information
transmitted by your local phone company. This
information may include the phone number, date, and
time; or the name, phone number, date, and time. The unit
stores up to 40 calls for later review.

CALL WAITING CALLER ID

Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service
from your phone company, you may see in the display
who is calling when you hear the call waiting beep. The
caller identification information appears in the display
after you hear the tone.

•Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button to put the current
person on hold so that you can answer the incoming call.

IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features
of this unit, you must subscribe to either the
standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call
Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling
while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to
Call Waiting Caller ID Service.

RECEIVING AND STORING
CID RECORDS

When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by
the phone company to your Caller ID telephone between
the first and second ring.

When the units Caller ID memory is full, a new call record
automatically replaces the oldest call record in memory.

NEW

appears in the display for calls received that have

not been reviewed.

REPT

indicates that a new call from

the same number was received more than once.

NOTE: Check with your local phone company
regarding name service availability.

REVIEWING CID RECORDS

As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let
you know how many calls have been received.

•Press the  button to scroll through the call records
from the most recent to the oldest.

•Press the  button to scroll through the call records
from the oldest to the newest.

TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO
MEMORY

You may transfer a Caller ID record to your phone’s memory.

NOTE: It is important that you format CID records
correctly before storing in memory. It is not possible
to re-format CID records stored in memory.

1. Use the  or  button to scroll to the desired record.

2. Press the MEM (memory) button.

3. Press the desired memory location. You will hear a
confirmation tone. Example, press the number 1 key to
store the record in memory location 1.

4. You will hear a confirmation tone.

To replace a CID record stored in a memory
location with a new CID record:

1. Repeat steps 1 through 3.

2. Press the MEM (memory) button and

REPLACE

MEMO?

shows in the display.

3. Press *TONE/CANCEL to exit, or press MEM (memory)
again and the new CID record replaces the old CID
record in that memory location. You will hear a
confirmation tone.

DELETING THE CURRENT CID RECORD

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

2. Use the  or  button to display the desired CID record.

3. Press CH/DELETE. The display shows

DELETE?

4. Press *TONE/CANCEL to exit, or press CH/DELETE again
to erase the record. You will hear a confirmation tone. The
display shows

DELETED

. Then the next CID record shows in

the display.

DELETING ALL RECORDS

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

2. Use the  or  button to display any CID record.

3. Press and hold CH/DELETE button until the unit beeps
and

DELETE ALL?

shows in the display.

4. Press *TONE/CANCEL to exit, or press CH/DELETE again
to erase all records. You will hear a confirmation tone, and
the display shows

NO CALLS

.

DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER

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

2. Use the  or  button to display the desired CID record.

3. Press TALK/CALL BACK button. The number dials
automatically.

CHANGING THE CID NUMBER
FORMAT

The format button lets you change the format of the
displayed CID number. The available formats are as follows.

7-digit 7-digit telephone number.
10-digit 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
11-d igit long distance code “1” + 3-digit area

code + 7-digit telephone number.

1. Use the  or  button to scroll to the number you
want to call back.

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* The battery is located inside the dialing pad

battery compartment.