Giant Telecom S245X User Manual
User’s Manual
for
American Telecom 5100 Series
Model Numbers 5101, 5102, 5103, 5104 and 5105
2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless
Telephone
To fully enjoy all the benefits of this product, we
ask that you review the information contained in
this manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................................. 4
Safety Instructions for Handset Battery Pack.......................................................................................................... 5
Handset and Base Layouts ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Handset and Charger............................................................................................................................................... 7
LCD Display ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Features................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Basic Operation..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Answering Calls .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Display presentation for incoming calls:............................................................................................ 10
Display presentation during an ongoing call:......................................................................................11
Display presentation after call is terminated.......................................................................................11
Making Internal Calls ..................................................................................................................................11
Making External Calls................................................................................................................................ 12
Making Calls – Pre-Dialling .............................................................................................................. 12
Making Calls – Post-Dialing.............................................................................................................. 12
Teleconference and Intercom Call Transferring .......................................................................................... 12
Call Waiting / Call Waiting ID..................................................................................................................... 13
Call Waiting ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Call Waiting ID .................................................................................................................................. 13
Redial .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Muting the Handset Microphone................................................................................................................. 13
Page ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Hands-Free Mode....................................................................................................................................... 13
Pay-Per-Use (PPU) Keys............................................................................................................................. 13
Long Distance Service (LDS) Key.............................................................................................................. 14
Handset Menu and Programming................................................................................................................ 14
Call Log (Caller ID) .................................................................................................................................... 14
Phone Book ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Characters .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Phone Book Operation....................................................................................................................... 17
How to use your Phone Book: ........................................................................................................... 17
Deleting a Phone Book entry: ............................................................................................................ 17
Entering new names and numbers into the Phone Book:................................................................... 18
Volume.........................................................................................................................
Ring Volume................................................................................................................................................ 18
Ring Pattern................................................................................................................................................. 18
Auto talk...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Low Battery alert Tone ................................................................................................................................ 19
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No coverage alert Tone................................................................................................................................ 19
Key Tone ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Key Lock ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Power on/off ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Handset Naming .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Language ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
LCD Contrast .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Reset for Handset ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Handset setting ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Base PIN Code ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Base Dial Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Base Flash Timing....................................................................................................................................... 22
Base Message Waiting LED ........................................................................................................................ 23
Resetting the Base ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Base setting.................................................................................................................................................. 23
Base Unit Status Indication ......................................................................................................................... 23
Display Messages ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Registering Your Handsets (Adding Handsets to Your System) .................................................................. 24
Consumer Information.......................................................................................................................................... 25
Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................................. 27
What does our warranty cover?.......................................................................................................... 27
For how long after the original purchase?.......................................................................................... 27
What will American telecom do?....................................................................................................... 27
How do I arrange for service, whether in or out of warranty? ........................................................... 27
What does our warranty not cover? ................................................................................................... 27
How does state or provincial law relate to this warranty?.................................................................. 27
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Important Safety Instructions
BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY
TO PERSON, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
aerosol cleanser. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, lau ndry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect it
from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat regi ster. This pr oduct shoul d not be p laced in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power
company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be
damaged by persons walking on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlet extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
cleanser or
10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on this product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Instead, when some repair work
is required, take the unit to a qualified technician. Opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is
subsequently used.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or cabinet has be damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. Ther e may be a remote
risk of electrical shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
15. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions for Handset Battery Pack
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Use only an approved battery pack in the handset of your
American Telecom 5100 Series Cordless Telephone. To reduce the risk of fire or injury, always do the following
when replacing, discarding, or charging battery, when handling the batteries, be careful not to short the battery
with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The Battery or conducting material may overheat and
cause burns. Use only the following type and size of battery pack:
FOR HANDSET UNIT:
SANIK, 2SN-AAA70H-S-X2F Ni-MH AAA 700mAh 2.4V Battery Pack
ATTENTION- Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer
uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur.
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant
CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. BATTERY MUST
BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
1. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the
eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
2. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as
rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
3. Charge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
4. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery(ies) and battery charger.
5. Do not mix old and new batteries in this product.
6. Do not mix batteries of different sizes or from different manufacturers in this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Handset and Base Layouts
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1 Dialing Keys (0-9; *; #)
2 Talk / Speakerphone 9 Phone Book
3 Clear / Mute 10 Volume ▼/ Scroll ▼/ Caller ID
4 Flash 11 Intercom
5 LDS (Long Distance Service) 12 Off / Cancel
6 Program / Okay 13 Repeat Dial (Pay-Per-Use)
7 Volume ▲ / Scroll ▲ / Redial 14 411 Directory Info. (Pay-Per-Use)
8 Display (LCD) 15 *69 Last Call Return (Pay-Per-Use)
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16 Message Waiting/In Use Indicator 18 Page
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17 Charge Indicator
Handset and Charger
19 Charging LED
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LCD Display
Speakerphone icon (displayed when the Speakerphone is ON)
Key lock icon (displayed when user locks the keypad)
Mute icon (displayed when Handset microphone is Mute)
Low battery icon (on only if battery voltage is low)
Off Hook icon (displayed when Handset is on an external or intercom call)
NEW icon (displayed when new Caller ID records have been received)
Ringer OFF icon (displayed when user turns the ringer off)
In Service icon (displayed when Handset is ‘in range’ of the Base)
Getting Started
Install and Charge the Battery Pack
1 Open the battery compartment by sliding the cover down.
2 Plug the Battery Pack connector into the Handset socket, then place the battery pack and wires in the
compartment.
3 Slide the battery cover back into place.
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4 (Optional) Attach the belt clip and change color face plate, if desired.
5 Choose the appropriate mounting bracket. One is for tabletop installations. The bracket with the round hole
is for wall mounting. You must use one of the brackets. Thread the telephone cord and DC power cord
through the large opening in the bracket. Plug the two cords into the corresponding jacks on the bottom of
the Base.
6 Snap the bracket into place on the back of the Base. If you are using the tabletop bracket, run the two cords
through the channel at the back of the bracket. If you are wall mounting the Base, carefully line up the slots
on the wall mount bracket with the studs on the telephone wall plate, and carefully mount the telephone on
the wall.
7 Connect the power supply to a live outlet. Make sure the outlet is not controlled by a switch.
8 Leave the Handset in the Base for 10 hours so that the battery pack is fully charged.
9 Plug the adaptor in socket-outlet which is near equipment and easily accessible.
10 Place the Handset in the Base cradle. The Handset and Base communicate with each other automatically (if
handset is not registered before, the display will show “Not Reg” to indicate this handset needs registration)
11 Allow the Handset to charge for a day for the first time charging. The CHARGE indicator on the Base
will glow while the Handset is charging.
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