GE 27958 User Manual

27958

2.4GHz Speakerphone and Answering System with Cordless Handset and Call Waiting Caller ID User’s Guide

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.

The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

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

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’s antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................... 2

NTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2

EARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) ........ 2

NTRODUCTION ..................................... 5

ANDSET AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT .. 7

ASE LAYOUT ...................................... 7

B B

EFORE Y OU BEGIN .............................. 8

ARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 8

ELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ........ 8

MPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION .... 8

MPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES .. 9

NSTALLING THE PHONE .......................... 9

ONNECTING THE

ONNECTING THE T ELEPHONE LINE ..... 10

ONNECTING THE CORDED HANDSET .. 10

ALL MOUNTING THE BASE ............. 10

ELEPHONE SET UP .............................11

ANGUAGE ...................................... 11

L D

ISPLAY CONTRAST .......................... 11

INGS TO A NSWER .......................... 12

ECURITY CODE .............................. 12

INGER LEVEL ................................ 13

INGER T ONE ................................. 13

ONE/PULSE .................................. 14

ETTING DAY /TIME ......................... 14

S L

OCAL AREA CODE ......................... 15

EGISTRATION

EFAULT SETTING ........................... 15

AC (E

LECTRICAL

INK CORDLESS HANDSET

) P

OWER

)

ASIC OPERATION............................... 16

NSWERING A CALL ........................ 16

ORDLESS HANDSET ................ 16

ORDED HANDSET ................... 16

ASE SPEAKERPHONE ............... 16

B M

AKING A CALL ...................... 16

ORDLESS HANDSET ................ 16

ORDED HANDSET ................... 17

PEAKERPHONE ....................... 17

ANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION .......... 17

ALL T IMER .................................... 17

C A

UTO STANDBY .............................. 17

INGER VOLUME CONTROL ............... 17

ANDSET ............................... 17

ASE UNIT ............................. 18

LASH ........................................... 18

AST NUMBER REDIAL ..................... 18

ASE SPEAKERPHONE ............... 18

ORDED HANDSET ................... 18

ORDLESS HANDSET ................ 18

OLD ............................................ 19

AGING THE CORDLESS HANDSET ...... 19

UTE ........................................... 19

EMPORARY T ONE DIALING ............... 19

T V

OLUME ........................................ 20

PEAKERPHONE ....................... 20

ORDED HANDSET ................... 20

ORDLESS HANDSET ................ 20

NSWERING SYSTEM................ 20

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION .............. 21

ECEIVING A CALL WITH

SPEAKERPHONE .................... 21

AKING A CALL WITH

SPEAKERPHONE .................... 21

WITCHING BETWEEN

SPEAKERPHONE AND HANDSET 22

NTERCOM OPERATION ..................... 22

AKING AN INTERCOM CALL ..... 22

NSWERING AN INTERCOM CALL 22

ECEIVING AN INCOMING

TELEPHONE CALL DURING

INTERCOM CALL .............. 22

SING INTERCOM WITH A

TELEPHONE CALL ................. 23

TWO-WAY I T

EMORY ........................................... 24

TORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN

HREE-WAY INTERCOM CALLS

MEMORY ....................................... 24

TORING A REDIAL NUMBER ............. 25

NSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING

SEQUENCE ..................................... 25

EVIEWING, CHANGING OR DELETING

STORED NAMES/NUMBERS ............... 25

IALING A STORED NUMBER ............. 26

D C

HAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ......... 27

ALLER ID (CID) ............................... 28

ECEIVING AND STORING CID RECORDS28

EVIEWING CALL RECORDS ............... 28

RANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO MEMORY

29 D

IALING A CALLER ID NUMBER ......... 30

ELETING THE CURRENT CALLER ID

ECORD ........................................ 31

ELETING ALL CALLER ID RECORDS .. 31

ALLER ID ERRORS ......................... 31

ALL WAITING CALLER ID ................ 32

NTERCOM CALLS

ANSWERING SYSTEM SET UP............... 32

OICE INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 32

NSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION .......... 32

ECORDING THE OUTGOING

ANNOUNCEMENT ............................. 32

EVIEWING ANNOUNCEMENT ...... 33

ESSAGES INDICATOR ..................... 33

CREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE .... 33

ESSAGE PLAYBACK FROM BASE UNIT 33

EMORY FULL ............................... 34

RASING MESSAGES ....................... 34

E L

EAVING A MEMO ........................... 34

EMOTE ACCESS ................................ 35

SING THE HANDSET ....................... 35

NSWERING SYSTEM INDICATOR ........ 35

...

CREENING CALLS FROM THE HANDSET 35

EMORY FULL ............................... 36

M A

CCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM

ANOTHER LOCATION ................ 36

FROM

HANGING THE SECURITY CODE ......... 37

HANGING THE BATTERY ...................... 37

ATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......... 38

EADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION ..... 38

ONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET TO

HANDSET ................................. 38

THE

ONNECTING THE BELT CLIP .............. 38

ISPLAY MESSAGES ............................ 39

ANDSET SOUND SIGNALS .................. 40

ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 40

T C

ALLER ID SOLUTIONS ........................ 42

G C T REN N A I

NDEX ............................................... 45

O DISPLAY ........................... 42

ENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 43

AUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 43

ELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION ...... 44

UMBER ................................... 44

CCESSORY INFORMATION .................... 44

ERVICE ............................................ 47

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 telephone/answering system. This system operates in the 2.4GHz/900MHz frequency range, and is unique to conventional cordless telephones. When the base is connected to electrical power and a telephone line, it can support a cordless handset. And you can place the fully featured cordless handset anywhere electrical power is available.

Features:

• 2.4GHz Technology

• Speakerphone

• Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible

• Tone/Pulse Dialing 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 and the base.

• Know who called while you are on the other line or when you were away.

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

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 Caller ID with Call Waiting Service to know who is calling while you are on the phone.

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with 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 2.4GHz/ 900MHz frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. If you are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner’s manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the 2.4GHz/900MHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.

HANDSET AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT

Display

TALK/callback

(button)

redial (button) review (button)

erase (button)

*TONE/cancel

(button)

chan/delete

(button)

mem/conferenec

(button)

BASE LAYOUT

ANSWERER ON/OFF

(button)

ANNOUNCE (button)

Hook switch

MESSAGES/CID

down arrow (button)

DELETE (button)

HANDSET VOLUME

(button)

SPKR/VOL (button)

*TONE/EXIT

(button)

MUTE indicator

MUTE (button)

ringer

(switch)

FORMAT (button)

SPEAKER/CALLBACK

(button)

intercom (button)

cid/vol

(caller ID/volume

button)

answerer/format

(button)

play/stop

(button)

skip (button)

flash/program

(button)

new message

(indicator)

SPEAKER/CALLBACK

(indicator)

charge cradle with power supply

display

memo (button)

HOLD (button)

Microphone

charge indicator

PLAY/STOP (button)

MESSAGES/CID

up arrow (button)

MEMORY/

CONFERENCE (button)

FLASH/PROGRAM

(button)

REDIAL (button)

PAGE/INTERCOM (button)

HOLD indicator

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

PARTS CHECKLIST

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

Base

CHA

Cordless handset charger

Base Handset

Cordless handset

Coiled handset cord

Belt clip

TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS

Desktop/Wall Mounting pedestal

Telephone line cord

Handset battery

AC power supply

Wall plate

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

Modular telephone line jack

how to get one installed.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION

• 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 as 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

Choose the best location to install your base and handset charge cradle. Your base and handset charge cradle should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top, or you may mount the base on a wall.

CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL) POWER

1. On the base, plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the back

of the base and the other into an electrical outlet. If desired, store the extra power supply line cord inside desktop pedestal.

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2596 (black) and 5-2625 (gray color adapter for white unit) power supply that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.

2. Plug the handset charge cradle into an electrical outlet.

NOTE: The charge indicator on the handset charge cradle turns on to indicate the handset battery is charging

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

NOTE: If the battery is not properly installed in the handset, or if the battery pack is not properly connected to the jack inside the battery compartment, “NO BATTERY ” flashes in the display.

CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE

On the base, plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular wall telephone jack.

NOTE: If desired, gather the extra telephone line and power supply cord together, fasten with a wire tie.

CONNECTING THE CORDED HANDSET

1. Connect one end of the coiled handset cord to the jack on the side of

the base.

2. Connect the other end of the coiled cord to the jack on the handset, then

place the handset in the base cradle.

WALL MOUNTING THE BASE

The base is packaged with the pedestal attached in desktop mode. To mount the base on the wall:

1. Turn the base over and remove the pedestal.

2. Rotate the pedestal a half turn, and align it with the bottom of the base.

3. Attach the pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the pedestal into the

slots on the bottom of the base, and then push the pedestal down until it snaps into place.

4. Plug the telephone line cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the

back of the base and the other end into a modular phone jack.

5. Feed the telephone line cord and power supply cord through the

grooves on the pedestal to allow the unit to rest flat against the wall.

6. Slip the mounting holes on the pedestal over the wall plate posts and

firmly slide the unit into place. (Wall plate not included.)

7. Remove the handset hook, turn it upside down, and put it back in the slot.

You need to do this so the corded handset doesn't fall out of the base.

8. Place the corded handset in the base cradle.

NOTE: If desired, gather the extra telephone line and power supply cord together, fasten with a wire tie.

TELEPHONE SET UP

There are twelve programmable menus available: Language, Display Contrast, Rings to Answer, Security Code, Ringer Level, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse, Set Day, Set Time, Local Area Code, Link Cordless Handset, and Default Setting.

NOTE: To exit menu, press EXIT button on base or cancel button on handset.

LANGUAGE

NOTE: This setting may be made with the base or the cordless handset.

1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

1ENG 2FRA 3ESP

NOTE: ENG stands for ENGLISH. FRA stands for French. ESP stands for SPANISH.

2. Press 1, 2, or 3 on the cordless handset or base touch-tone pad to enter

your selection, or press the MESSAGES/CID (or) button on the base or the cid/vol (or) button on the cordless handset to scroll to your selection.

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection.

shows in the display.

SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP

1ENG

is the default setting.

DISPLAY CONTRAST

NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.

1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

SET CONTRAST

shows in the

display. “1” is the default setting.

2. Press 1, 2 or 3 on the base touch-tone pad to enter your selection, or use the

MESSAGES/CID (or) button on the base to scroll to your selection.

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection.

NOTE: You can press FLASH/PROGRAM at any time to go to the next option.

RINGS TO ANSWER

NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.

You may set the number of times you want the phone to ring before the answering system answers a call.

1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

RING TO ANSWER

shows in the

display. “5” is the default setting.

2. Press 3 or 5 or use the MESSAGES/CID (or) button to scroll to

TOLL

NOTE: TOLL (Toll Saver) can save you the cost of a toll call when accessing your messages from another phone. If you have new messages, the unit answers after the 3rd ring. If you have no new messages, the unit answers after the 5th ring. You can hang up after the 3rd or 4th ring and save the pay telephone or long distance charge.

3, 5

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection. You will hear a

confirmation tone.

SECURITY CODE

NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.

You can access the answering system from any tone dialing telephone in another location. The security code is required for remote access, and it prevents unauthorized access to your answering system. You may only change the security code at the base.

1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

the display.

SECURITY CODE

shows in

2. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your new 3-digit security code. For

example, press the 6, 2, and 8 number keys for security code 628. The default security code is

NOTE: If you want to re-enter the security code, enter the numbers again and press the FLASH/PROGRAM button. The new numbers replace the old numbers.

123

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection. You will hear a

confirmation tone, and the new security code shows in the display.

RINGER LEVEL

NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.

1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

display. 1

is the default setting.

SET RING LEVEL

shows in the

2. Press 1, 2 or 3 on the base touch-tone pad to enter your selection, or use

the MESSAGES/CID (or) button to scroll to your selection.

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection.

NOTE: You can press FLASH/PROGRAM at any time to go to the next option.

NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, “RINGER OFF ” shows in the base display.

RINGER TONE

NOTE: This setting may be made with the base and the handset.

You may choose from three different ringer tones.

1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

TONE

shows on the display. The default ringer tone is 1.

2. Use the touch-tone pad to select 1, 2, 3 or use the MESSAGES/CID

(or) button on the base unit or cid/vol (or) button on the handset to scroll to your selection. The ringer tone plays for few seconds.

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection. You will hear a

confirmation tone.

SET RINGER TONE

RINGER

TONE/PULSE

NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.

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. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

display. The default setting is

2. Use the touch-tone pad to select

TONE

1TONE or 2 PULSE, or

MESSAGES/CID (or) button to scroll to

SET TONE/PULSE

1TONE or 2 PULSE

shows on the

press the

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection. You will hear a

confirmation 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.

SETTING DAY/TIME

NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.

Time is transmitted automatically by your local phone company as part of Caller ID service. If you are subscribed to Caller ID service, the current time is set automatically when you receive your first CID call. Otherwise, you can set the time manually. The day of week is not set automatically by Caller ID. The day of week must be set manually through base.

1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

Monday is the default setting.

2. Use the MESSAGES/CID (or) button to select the current day.

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM until

SET TIME

is the default setting.

4. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the first digit of the hour, then enter the

second digit of the hour, the first digit of the minute, and the second digit of the minute.

5. Use the MESSAGES/CID (or) button to scroll to AM or PM.

SET DAY

shows in the display.

shows on the display.

12:00 AM

6. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection.

LOCAL AREA CODE

NOTE: This setting may be made with the base or the cordless handset.

1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

CODE - - -

2. Use the cordless handset or base number pad to enter your three digit

area code.

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection.

NOTE: You can press FLASH/PROGRAM at any time to go to the next option.

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

SET AREA CODE - - - or AREA

REGISTRATION (LINK CORDLESS HANDSET)

Registration links the base to a cordless handset. Once a handset is registered it can use the base’s phone connection. A cordless handset will not operate until it is registered to the base. During the registration process, keep the handset near the base.

1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button on the base until

shows in the display.

2. Press the 1 number key or press the MESSAGES/CID (or) button

on the base to scroll to

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM on the base to confirm handset is linked to the

base.

WAITING HANDSET REGISTRATION

4. Press the flash/program button on the handset until

in the display. NO is the default setting.

5. Press cid/vol (or) button on the handset to scroll to

6. Press flash/program on the handset again to confirm. You will hear a long

confirmation tone when the handset is successfully linked to the base.

2NO

is the default setting.

1YES

shows in the display.

LINK HANDSET

LINK BASE?

YES

shows

DEFAULT SETTING

1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until

shows in the display.

2NO

is the default setting.

DEFAULT SETTING

DEFAULT

2. Press 1 or 2 on the cordless handset or base touch-tone pad or use the

MESSAGES/CID (or) button on the base or the cid/vol (or) button on the handset to scroll to

NOTE: If you choose “YES ” all settings in the programmable menu return to factory defaults except day and time.

3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection.

1YES

2NO

BASIC OPERATION

ANSWERING A CALL

Check the display to see who is calling.

CORDLESS HANDSET

1. Press the TALK/callback button on the handset.

2. When finished, press TALK/callback to hang up.

CORDED HANDSET

1. Lift the handset.

2. When finished, put the handset back on the cradle to hang up.

BASE SPEAKERPHONE

1. Press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button.

2. When finished, press SPEAKER/CALLBACK to hang up.

NOTE: For more information, refer to Speakerphone Operation section of this manual.

MAKING A CALL CORDLESS HANDSET

1. Press the TALK/callback button. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the desired

number.

-Or-

2. Dial the number and then press the TALK/callback button.

3. When finished, press TALK/callback to hang up.

CORDED HANDSET

1. Lift the handset and wait for a dial tone. Dial the desired number.

-Or-

2. Dial the number, then lift the handset.

3. When finish, put the handset back on the cradle to hang up.

SPEAKERPHONE

1. Press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button.

2. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the desired number. Or, dial the number

and then press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button.

3. When finished, press SPEAKER/CALLBACK to hang up.

MANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION

While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to reduce static caused by baby monitors, garage door openers, or other cordless phones. Press and release the chan/delete button on the cordless handset to advance to the next clear channel.

CALL TIMER

After you press TALK/callback on the cordless handset (or lift the corded handset, or press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button on the base), the built-in call timer shows in the display and begins counting the length of time of the call.

AUTO STANDBY

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

RINGER VOLUME CONTROL HANDSET

Use the two-position switch on the cordless handset to turn the ringer off or on.

The ringer switch must be in the ON position for the cordless handset to ring when incoming calls are received.

BASE UNIT

The base ringer volume is set through the programming menu. Refer to Telephone Set Up for more information.

FLASH

Use the FLASH/PROGRAM buttons on the base and cordless handset 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/callback (handset) or SPEAKER/CALLBACK (base) button to activate 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:

BASE SPEAKERPHONE

1. Press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button.

2. Press the redial button.

-Or-

3. Press the redial button first, then press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button.

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

CORDED HANDSET

1. Lift the corded handset.

2. Press the redial button.

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

CORDLESS HANDSET

1. Press TALK/callback button.

2. Press the redial button.

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

HOLD

Press the HOLD button on the base to put a call on hold. The hold indicator light turns on.

To take a call off hold, press the HOLD button again, and the hold indicator light turns off.

• To switch a call on hold from the base to the cordless handset, press

TALK/callback on the cordless handset.

If you continue the call on a separate extension phone, your phone releases the line to the extension phone, and the hold indicator light turns off.

PAGING THE CORDLESS HANDSET

This feature helps you locate a misplaced handset.

Press and release the PAGE INTERCOM button on the base. The display shows

PAGING HANDSET PAGING FRM BASE

callback on the cordless handset or press PAGE INTERCOM on the base.

NOTE: You may still page the cordless handset even if the ringer is turned off.

. The cordless handset beeps continuously and displays

for about two minutes or until you press intercom or TALK/

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. Press the MUTE button on the base. The base display shows

and the mute indicator turns on.

2. Press MUTE again to cancel and return to your phone conversation.

MUTE ON

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 touchtone 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 allows you to temporarily make your phone touch tone compatible.

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

2. When your call is answered, press the *TONE button on your cordless

handset or base 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 phone and the phone automatically returns to pulse

(rotary) dialing mode.

VOLUME SPEAKERPHONE

Adjust the base unit speaker volume by pressing the SPKR/VOL + and buttons. There are eight volume levels, and each press of the volume button adjusts the speaker volume by one level. When you reach the maximum or minimum volume level, the phone beeps twice.

CORDED HANDSET

Adjust the corded handset volume by pressing the HANDSET VOLUME button on the base. There are four volume levels, and each press of the HANDSET VOLUME button adjusts the receiver volume by one level.

CORDLESS HANDSET

Adjust the receiver volume by pressing the cid/vol (or) button. There are four volume levels, and each press of the cid/vol (or) button adjusts the receiver volume by one level. When the maximum or minimum volume level is reached, the phone beeps twice.

ANSWERING SYSTEM

Adjust the speakerphone volume by pressing the SPKR/VOL + and buttons on the base.

SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION

For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following:

• Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up

these sounds.)

• Surfaces affected by vibration.

• Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to a

cabinet, which can generate an echo effect.

Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone.

• Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by

the person to whom you are speaking.

• The SPEAKER indicator is on when the speakerphone is in use.

RECEIVING A CALL WITH SPEAKERPHONE

1. When the phone rings, press and release the SPEAKER/CALLBACK

button on the base, and speak normally, at a minimum distance of 8-9 inches, into the built-in microphone.

2. Adjust speakerphone volume by pressing the SPKR/VOL + and - buttons

on the base.

3. To end the call, press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button again.

MAKING A CALL WITH SPEAKERPHONE

1. Press and release the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button on the base, and wait

for a dial tone.

2. Dial the number (using a memory dial number, if desired.) The number

shows in the display.

-Or-

Dial the number and then press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button.

3. When the party answers, adjust speakerphone volume by pressing the

SPKR/VOL + and - buttons.

4. To end the call, press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button again.

SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKERPHONE AND HANDSET

You can switch between speakerphone and handset after dialing a number, or any time during a conversation.

Speaker to Handset — Press TALK/callback on handset, and then press SPEAKER/CALLBACK on the base or lift the corded handset. Speak into the handset.

Corded/Cordless Handset to Speaker — Press SPEAKER/CALLBACK, then hang up the handset. Speak into the Speakerphone.

INTERCOM OPERATION

A two-way intercom is possible between the base and cordless handset without tying up the telephone line and since the telephone line is not used, you can still receive incoming calls.

MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL

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

2. Press the PAGE/INTERCOM button (base) or the intercom button (cordless

handset). A paging tone sounds at the base and cordless handset.

3. When finished, press the PAGE/INTERCOM button or the intercom button.

NOTE: To cancel the intercom call, press PAGE INTERCOM (base) or intercom (cordless handset).

ANSWERING AN INTERCOM CALL

1. Press the PAGE/INTERCOM button (base) or the intercom button

(handset).

2. When finished, press the PAGE/INTERCOM or the intercom button again.

RECEIVING AN INCOMING TELEPHONE CALL DURING AN INTERCOM CALL

During an intercom call, if you receive a telephone call, both intercom users are alerted as follows:

Cordless Handset - Receives a ringing tone. To take the call, press TALK/ callback. (The intercom connection is discontinued.)

Base - Speakerphone rings. To take the call, press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK

button or lift the corded handset.

USING INTERCOM WITH A TELEPHONE CALL

During a telephone call, you can use the intercom/paging function to page the base or cordless handset and set up a private (2-way) intercom conversation with another user while the telephone call is placed on hold. Or, you can create a 3-way conversation between the telephone caller, the base, and the cordless handset.

TWO-WAY INTERCOM CALLS

1. To make an intercom call press the PAGE/INTERCOM button (base) or

intercom button (cordless handset), depending on where the external call originated.

The external caller is placed on hold and both intercom users may

speak privately.

2. To answer the intercom page, press the PAGE/INTERCOM button (base)

or intercom button (cordless handset). When finished press the PAGE/ INTERCOM button or intercom button to retrieve the external caller.

THREE-WAY INTERCOM CALLS

1. Press the PAGE/INTERCOM button (base) or intercom button (cordless

handset) during an outside call.

The external caller is placed on hold, and a paging tone sounds at the

base and cordless handset.

HANDSET BASE

2. If the originating unit is the handset, press the PAGE/INTERCOM button

on the base to set up the intercom. Then press the mem/conference button on the handset to retrieve the external caller. Three-way conversation begins, and

3. If the originating unit is the base, press the intercom button to setup the

intercom. Then press the base MEMORY/CONFERENCE button on the base to retrieve the external call. Three-way conversation begins, and

CONFERENCE

(base) displays on the originating unit and

(handset) or

PAGING FROM HANDSET

shows in the display.

PAGING

CONFERENCE

(cordless handset) or

shows in the display.

PAGING

PAGING FRM

(base) on the other unit.

NOTE: A handset or the base may enter a conversation directly by pressing the TALK/callback button on the handset or the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button on the base while the other handset or the base is engaged with an external call.

MEMORY

The cordless handset and base each have their own separate memory storage areas. Store ten 15-character names and 24-digit telephone numbers in the handset memory, ten 15-character names and 24-digit telephone numbers in the base memory.

NOTE: Press *TONE/EXIT (base) or *TONE/cancel (cordless handset) to exit memory.

STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN MEMORY

1. Press the MEMORY/CONFERENCE (base) or mem/conference (cordless

handset) button.

2. Press the desired memory location button (0 through 9 number keys) or

use the MESSAGES/CID (or) button (base) or the cid/vol (or) button (cordless handset) to scroll to the desired location. If the memory location is occupied, the stored name and number displays. If the memory location is unoccupied,

3. Press the MEMORY/CONFERENCE button again. The display shows

ENTER NAME

4. Use the base or cordless handset touch-tone pad 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. 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.

5. Press the MEMORY/CONFERENCE button again to save your selection.

The display shows

ENTER TEL NUMBR

EMPTY

shows in the display.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the DELETE button on the base or chan/ delete on the handset to backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).

6. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the area code followed by the telephone

number (up to 24 digits, including pauses) and press the memory button again to save your selection. The unit beeps to confirm.

7. To enter another name and number in a different memory location,

return to step 1 and repeat the process.

STORING A REDIAL NUMBER

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

2. Press the MEMORY/CONFERENCE (base) or mem/conference (cordless

handset) button.

3. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.

4. Press MEMORY/CONFERENCE and

5. Use the base or cordless handset touch-tone pad to enter the name,

then press MEMORY/CONFERENCE . display.

6. Press REDIAL to display the redial number and name.

7. Press MEMORY/CONFERENCE again to confirm.

NOTE : If the number you want to redial has more than 24 digits, the telephone number cannot be stored in memory.

ENTER NAME

shows in the display.

ENTER TEL NUMBR

shows in the

INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE

Press the #PAUSE button on the touch-tone pad twice to insert a delay in the dialing sequence of a stored telephone number when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example, after you dial 9 for an outside line, or wait for a computer access tone.) Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.

REVIEWING, CHANGING OR DELETING STORED NAMES/NUMBERS

To Review: Press MEMORY/CONFERENCE (base) or mem/conference (cordless handset) button, then press the MESSAGES/CID (or) button (base) or the cid/vol (or) button (cordless handset) to scroll through the stored numbers. Or press the memory location number.

To Change: Follow the steps under Storing a Name and Number in Memory

except replace the stored name or number with the new information.

To Delete: Press MEMORY/CONFERENCE (base) or mem/conference (cordless handset) button, then press the MESSAGES/CID (or) button (base) or the cid/vol (or) button (cordless handset) to scroll to a desired memory.

1. While the entry displays, press DELETE (base) or chan/delete (cordless

handset) button to mark the entry for deletion. The display shows

DELETE?

2. Press DELETE again to delete the entry.

**DELETED**

is displayed.

DIALING A STORED NUMBER

Handset:

Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/callback button on the cordless handset.

1. Press the mem/conference button.

2. Press the desired memory location button (0-9). The stored telephone

number dials automatically.

-Or-

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

2. Press the mem/conference button.

3. Press the desired memory location button (0-9), or use the cid/vol

(or) button to scroll to the desired telephone number.

4. Press the TALK/callback button. The stored telephone number

dials automatically.

Base:

Press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button, or lift the corded handset.

1. Press the MEMORY/CONFERENCE button.

2. Press the desired memory location (0-9). The number

dials automatically.

-Or-

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

2. Press the MEMORY/CONFERENCE button.

3. Press the desired memory location button (0-9), or use the MESSAGES/

CID (or) button to scroll to the desired telephone number.

4. Press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button. The number dials automatically.

CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY

Use this feature to make calls that require a sequence of numbers, such as a frequently used long distance card number. The following example shows how you can store each part of the long dialing sequence and use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service provider:

The Number For Memory Location

Long Distance Access Number 7 Authorization Code 8 Frequently called long distance number 9

Handset:

Make sure the phone is ON.

1. Press mem/conference and then press 7.

2. When you hear the access tone, press mem/conference and then press 8.

3. At the next access tone, press mem/conference and then press 9.

Base:

Press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button, or lift the corded handset.

1. Press (or) and then press 7.

2. When you hear the access tone, press (or) and then press 8.

3. At the next access tone, press MEMORY/CONFERENCE and then 9.

TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the MEMORY/CONFERENCE button or your call might not go through.

CALLER ID (CID)

Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company. For Caller ID to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. To receive Caller ID information for a Call Waiting call, you must subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service.

This telephone system receives and displays CID information transmitted by your local telephone company. This information can include the phone number, date and time; or the name, phone number, and date and time.

Time Date

9:58

11/24

New/ Repeat

NEW CALL

12 34567890 1 2 34 5

STEVE

Caller ID/ Memory Location

Caller ID phone number Caller ID name

RECEIVING AND STORING CID RECORDS

When you receive a call, Caller ID information is transmitted by the phone company to your telephone between the first and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on your phone’s display while the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer.

If you are not at home or cannot answer, the telephone stores the information so that you can see who called while you were unavailable. Caller ID memory automatically stores the call number, date, time, phone number and name for the last 40 calls. If Caller ID memory is full, a new call record automatically replaces the oldest call record in memory.

At any time, you can review the stored information for the last 40 calls. Any calls received since your last review are marked as display, to remind you to review them.

NEW

in the

REVIEWING CALL RECORDS

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

• Press the MESSAGES/CID up arrow ()button (base) or the cid/vol up

arrow () button (cordless handset) to review the oldest call records and scroll to newer records. When you reach the newest call, the display shows

END OF LIST

• Press the MESSAGES/CID down arrow ()button (base) or the cid/vol

down arrow () button (cordless handset) to review new call records and scroll to older call records. When you reach the oldest record, the display shows

END OF LIST

As you review call records, the display shows you the following information for each call:

• The telephone number of the caller.

• The numeric order of the call.

• The name of the caller, if available in your service area.

NOTE: If a name is received which exceeds 15 characters, the extra characters are displayed for 3 seconds.

• Time and date the call was received.

•

NEW

appears for all calls that have not been reviewed.

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

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 reformat CID records stored in memory.

1. Use the MESSAGES/CID (or) button (base) or cid/vol (or)

button (cordless handset) to scroll to the desired record.

2. Press the MEMORY/CONFERENCE (base) or mem/conference (cordless

handset) button.

3. Press the desired memory location. Example, press the number 1 key to

store the record in memory location 1. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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