QUICK INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL PH-549
This sheet gives you basic instructions on Quick Installation and Setup of your PH-549 13
Memory Caller ID with Call Waiting telephone.
NOTE: To use the Caller ID feature of this phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting
As you unpack this set, make sure you have the following items in the package.
HANDSET TELEPHONE BASE COILED HANDSET CORD
Caller ID service. Call your local telephone company business office
to set up Call Waiting Caller ID . Also, you need to power your phone up with
batteries or AC adaptor (not included).
TELEPHONE STRAIGHT CORD SHORT STRAIGHT CORD WALL MOUNT ADAPTOR
POWER UP YOUR PHONE
You can use the batteries or AC power as a power source.
(for wall mounting) (attach to the back of the
base for wall mounting)
1. Using with Batteries
Before you connect the phone cords, follow these steps to install the batteries:
1. Insert a flat blade screwdriver or coin like a quarter into the slot and pry out (lift) the
battery door (FIG. 1).
2. Insert 4 size AA alkaline batteries as shown inside the battery compartment (FIG. 2).
3. Replace the battery door and snap it shut (FIG. 3).
NOTE: Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
appears in the display.
2. Using AC Outlet Power (AC Adaptor is optional, not included)
This phone may be powered from
any household 120V AC outlet
using a 6V AC adaptor (not
included). Insert the adaptors
small connector plug into the DC
6V Jack marked on
the rear of the phone, and plug
the adaptor into an AC outlet.
OPTIONAL
AC ADAPTOR
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QUICK INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING YOUR PHONE
BACK OF THE TELEPHONE
STRAIGHT TELEPHONE CORD
(To Telephone Wall Jack)
SETTING UP LCD CONTRAST, LANGUAGE, AREA CODE, TIME AND DATE
You may need to set up the LCD contrast level, language, area code, time and date for your
telephone when you power your phone for the first time or when you move to an area that
has a different area code. This is necessary because the phone must distinguish local or
long distance calls to properly dial calls from the Caller ID list.
Press and hold the DELETE button down, then press the DOWN button, the following will
show in the display (FIG. 1). Release the DELETE button, press the UP or DOWN button
to choose the LCD contrast level (1-4). Press the DELETE button to confirm and accept.
Then the display will come to the language setting.
FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 3
The default language E (E = English; F = French; S = Spanish) will flash (FIG 2). Press
the UP or DOWN button to choose your desired language (flashing). Press the DELETE
button to confirm and accept. If you do not press the DELETE button within 15 seconds,
English will be selected automatically.
Then the display will ask you to set your Area Code:
While the first digit is flashing, you should:
1. Press the UP button till the first digit of your area code is
displayed (flashing).
HANDSET
COILED HANDSET CORD
AREA CODE EXAMPLE: 718
Press UP & DELETE to set
2. Press the DELETE button to accept and go to the next digit.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above to set the 2nd and 3rd digits of
your area code.
TO RESET THE PHONE
In the rare case of abnormal telephone line interference, your phone may not work properly
and will need to be reset. Make sure the HANDSET is hung up, use a pointed object like a
straightened paper clip and stick it into the small hole at the bottom of the phone (marked
RESET) for 2 seconds. The display will return to the setup mode. You will need to reprogram your memories.
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Press UP & DELETE to set
Press UP & DELETE to set