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2.4GHz Speakerphone and
Answering System with Cordless Handset
and Call Waiting Caller ID
User’s Guide
27958
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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 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
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
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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:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION ........ 2
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NTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) ........ 2
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NTRODUCTION ..................................... 5
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ANDSET AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT .. 7
BASE LAYOUT ...................................... 7
B
EFORE Y OU BEGIN .............................. 8
P
ARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 8
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ........ 8
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MPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION .... 8
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MPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES .. 9
INSTALLING THE PHONE .......................... 9
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ONNECTING THE AC POWER .............. 9
C
ONNECTING THE T ELEPHONE LINE ..... 10
CONNECTING THE CORDED HANDSET .. 10
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ALL MOUNTING THE BASE ............. 10
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ELEPHONE SET UP .............................11
LANGUAGE ...................................... 11
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ISPLAY CONTRAST .......................... 11
R
INGS TO A NSWER .......................... 12
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SING T OLL SAVER ......................... 12
SECURITY CODE .............................. 12
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INGER LEVEL ................................ 13
R
INGER T ONE ................................. 13
TONE/PULSE .................................. 14
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ETTING DAY /TIME ......................... 14
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OCAL AREA CODE ......................... 15
REGISTRATION ................................ 15
D
EFAULT SETTING ........................... 15
B
ASIC OPERATION............................... 16
A
NSWERING A CALL ........................ 16
CORDLESS HANDSET ................ 16
C
ORDED HANDSET ................... 16
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ASE SPEAKERPHONE ............... 16
MAKING A CALL ...................... 16
C
ORDLESS HANDSET ................ 16
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ORDED HANDSET ................... 17
SPEAKERPHONE ....................... 17
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ANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION .......... 17
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ALL T IMER .................................... 17
AUTO STANDBY .............................. 17
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INGER VOLUME CONTROL ............... 17
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ANDSET ............................... 17
BASE UNIT ............................. 18
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LASH ........................................... 18
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AST NUMBER REDIAL ..................... 18
BASE SPEAKERPHONE ............... 18
C
ORDED HANDSET ................... 18
C
ORDLESS HANDSET ................ 18
HOLD ............................................ 19
P
AGING THE CORDLESS HANDSET ...... 19
M
UTE ........................................... 19
TEMPORARY T ONE DIALING ............... 19
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OLUME ........................................ 20
S
PEAKERPHONE ....................... 20
CORDED HANDSET ................... 20
C
ORDLESS HANDSET ................ 20
A
NSWERING SYSTEM................ 20
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SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION .............. 21
RECEIVING A CALL ................... 21
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AKING A CALL ...................... 21
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WITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKERPHONE
AND HANDSET ..................... 22
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NTERCOM OPERATION ..................... 22
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AKING AN INTERCOM CALL ..... 22
ANSWERING AN INTERCOM CALL 22
R
ECEIVING A CALL DURING AN
INTERCOM CALL ................... 22
USING INTERCOM WITH A
TELEPHONE CALL ................. 23
2-W
AY INTERCOM CALLS ... 23
3-WAY INTERCOM CALLS ... 23
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EMORY ........................................... 24
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TORING NAME & NUMBER ............. 24
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER ............. 25
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NSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ..................................... 25
REVIEWING, CHANGING OR DELETING
STORED NAMES/NUMBERS ............... 25
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IALING A STORED NUMBER ............. 26
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ......... 27
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ALLER ID (CID) ............................... 28
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ECEIVING AND STORING CID RECORDS28
REVIEWING CALL RECORDS ............... 28
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RANSFERRING RECORDS TO MEMORY 29
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IALING A CID NUMBER .................. 30
DELETING THE CURRENT CID RECORD 31
D
ELETING ALL CID RECORDS ........... 31
CID E
RRORS .................................. 31
CALL WAITING CALLER ID ................ 32
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NSWERING SYSTEM SET UP ............... 32
V
OICE INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 32
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NSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION .......... 32
RECORDING OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT
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EVIEWING ANNOUNCEMENT ...... 33
MESSAGES INDICATOR ..................... 33
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CREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE .... 33
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ESSAGE PLAYBACK FROM BASE UNIT 33
MEMORY FULL ............................... 34
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RASING MESSAGES ....................... 34
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EAVING A MEMO ........................... 34
REMOTE ACCESS ................................ 35
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SING THE HANDSET ....................... 35
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NSWERING SYSTEM INDICATOR ........ 35
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE HANDSET 35
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EMORY FULL ............................... 36
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CCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
FROM ANOTHER LOCATION ................ 36
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HANGING THE SECURITY CODE ......... 37
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HANGING THE BATTERY ...................... 37
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......... 38
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EADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION ..... 38
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ONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET TO
THE HANDSET ................................. 38
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ONNECTING THE BELT CLIP .............. 38
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ISPLAY MESSAGES ............................ 39
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS .................. 40
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ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 40
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ALLER ID SOLUTIONS ........................ 42
NO DISPLAY ........................... 42
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ENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 43
C
AUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 43
INDEX ............................................... 44
S
ERVICE ............................................ 46
A
CCESSORY INFORMATION .................... 46
LIMITED W ARRANTY ............................ 47
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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.
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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.
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HANDSET AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT
BASE LAYOUT
Display
cid/vol
(caller ID/volume
button)
answerer/format
(button)
play/stop
(button)
skip (button)
#PAUSE (button)
flash/program
(button)
intercom (button)
ringer
(switch)
mem/conferenec
(button)
chan/delete
(button)
erase (button)
redial (button)
TALK/callback
(button)
charge cradle with
power supply
charge indicator
new message
(indicator)
display
memo (button)
PLAY/STOP (button)
MESSAGES/CID
up arrow (button)
MEMORY/
CONFERENCE (button)
FLASH/PROGRAM
(button)
REDIAL (button)
PAGE/INTERCOM
(button)
HOLD indicator
HOLD (button)
SPEAKER/CALLBACK
(indicator)
SPEAKER/CALLBACK
(button)
MUTE indicator
MUTE (button)
SPKR/VOL (button)
HANDSET VOLUME
(button)
DELETE (button)
MESSAGES/CID
down arrow (button)
ANNOUNCE (button)
ANSWERER ON/OFF
(button)
FORMAT (button)
Hook switch
*TONE/cancel
(button)
*TONE/EXIT
(button)
Microphone
review (button)
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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.
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.
Base
Cordless
handset
Belt clip
Desktop/Wall
Mounting pedestal
AC power supply
Telephone
line cord
Handset
battery
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
Coiled handset
cord
Base Handset
Cordless handset
charger
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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.
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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.
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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
SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP
or
1ENG 2FRA 3ESP
shows in the display.
1ENG
is the default setting.
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.
DISPLAY CONTRAST
NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.
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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
3, 5
or
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. 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
SECURITY CODE
shows in
the display.
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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
123
.
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.
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
SET RING LEVEL
shows in the
display. 1
HI
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 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
SET RINGER TONE
or
RINGER
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.
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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
SET TONE/PULSE
shows on the
display. The default setting is
TONE
.
2. Use the touch-tone pad to select
1TONE or 2 PULSE, or
press the
MESSAGES/CID (or) button to scroll to
1TONE or 2 PULSE
.
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
SET DAY
shows in the display.
Monday is the default setting.
2. Use the MESSAGES/CID (or) button to select the current day.
3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM until
SET TIME
shows on the display.
12:00 AM
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
.
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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
SET AREA CODE - - - or AREA
CODE - - -
shows in the display. - - - is the default setting.
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.
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
LINK HANDSET
shows in the display.
2NO
is the default setting.
2. Press the 1 number key or press the MESSAGES/CID (or) button
on the base to scroll to
1YES
.
3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM on the base to confirm handset is linked to the
base.
WAITING HANDSET REGISTRATION
shows in the display.
4. Press the flash/program button on the handset until
LINK BASE?
shows
in the display.
NO
is the default setting.
5. Press cid/vol (or) button on the handset to scroll to
YES
.
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.
DEFAULT SETTING
1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until
DEFAULT SETTING
or
DEFAULT
shows in the display.
2NO
is the default setting.
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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
1YES
or
2NO
.
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.
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.
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CORDED HANDSET
1. Lift the handset and wait for a dial tone. Dial the desired number.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
. The cordless handset beeps continuously and displays
PAGING FRM BASE
for about two minutes or until you press intercom or TALK/
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.
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
MUTE ON
and the mute indicator turns on.
2. Press MUTE again to cancel and return to your phone conversation.
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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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.
PAGING
(cordless handset) or
PAGING
HANDSET
(base) displays on the originating unit and
PAGING FRM
BASE
(handset) or
PAGING FROM HANDSET
(base) on the other unit.
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
CONFERENCE
shows in the display.
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
shows in the display.
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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,
EMPTY
shows in the display.
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
.
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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
ENTER NAME
shows in the display.
5. Use the base or cordless handset touch-tone pad to enter the name,
then press MEMORY/CONFERENCE .
ENTER TEL NUMBR
shows in the
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
NEW
in the
display, to remind you to review them.
REVIEWING CALL RECORDS
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know
how many calls have been received.
9:58
11/24
01
12 34567890 1 2 34 5
STEVE
NEW CALL
#
AM
Time Date
New/
Repeat
Caller ID/
Memory Location
Caller ID phone number
Caller ID name
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• 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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