Lucent Technologies 905 User Manual

Business Cordless 905 Telephone

User’s Guide

Doc. No. 503-802-100 Comcode 108339078 Issue 2 August 1998

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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book is complete and accurate at the time of printing. However, information is subject to change.

Warranty Lucent Technologies provides a limited warranty on this

product.

Federal Communications Commission Statement

The Lucent Technologies Business Cordless 905 telephone has been tested and has been found to comply with

Part 15 Rules

AS5LT905A. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial or residential environment. This telephone 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 the telephone does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn ing the telephone off and on, the user is encouraged to try to co rrect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Where it can be done safely, reorient the receiving radio or television antenna.

• To the extent possible, relocate the television, radio, or other receiver with respect to the telephone.

. It is identified by FCC registration number

FCC

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• Plug the telephone into an electrical outlet that is not on the same circuit as one used by the radio or television.

Industry Canada Statement

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause interference.

• This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesirable operation of the device.

The user is cautioned that modifications to this telephone, not expressly approved by Lucent Technologies, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Toll Fraud Toll fraud is the unauthorized use of your

telecommunications system by an unauthorized party, for example, persons other than your company’s employees, agents, subcontractors, or persons working on your company’s behalf. Note that there may be a risk of toll fraud associated with your telecommunications system and, if toll fraud occurs, it can result in substantial additional charges for your telecommunications services.

You and your system manager are responsible for the security of your system, such as programming and configuring your equipment to prevent unauthorized use. The system manager is also responsible for reading all installation, instruction, and system administration documents provided with this product in order to fully understand the features that can introduce risk of toll fraud and the steps that can be taken to reduce that risk. Lucent Technologies does not warrant that this product is immune from or will prevent unauthorized use of common-carrier telecommunication services or facilities accessed through or connected to it. Lucent Technologies will not be responsible for any charges that result from such unauthorized use.

If you suspect that you are being victimized by toll fraud and you need technical support or assistance, call the Technical Service Center Toll Fraud Intervention Hotline at 1-800- 643-2353.

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Ordering Information

To order parts for the Business Cordless 905 telephone, see Appendix A. To order a copy of this document, request:

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Mailing address

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Acknowledgment This document was prepared by Product Publications,

Business Communications Systems, Lucent Technologies, Basking Ridge, NJ, USA.

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Contents

1 Introduction....................................................................1

Business Cordless 905 Telephone.................................................... 1

Package Contents..................... ... ................................ ..................... 2

Compatible Systems.... ... ... .... ... ................................ ........................ 3

2 About the Controls ........................................................5

Base Unit Controls............................................................................ 5

Handset Controls ......................................... .... ................................ . 7

3 Installing the Telephone.............................................. 13

Table Installation ................................. ... ................................ ......... 13

Wall Installation................................... ... ... ................................ ...... 17

Attaching the Belt Clip..................................................................... 23

About Registration............................................... ............................ 23

4 Telephone Compatibility .............................................25

PARTNER Systems......................................................................... 26

MERLIN Systems................... ... ... ... .... ................................ ............ 29

5 Using the Telephone....................................................31

General Telephone Operation......................................................... 31

Programming the Telephone............................... ... ... ...................... 34

6 Maintenance.................................................................35

About the Batteries ............ .... ... ................................ ...................... 35

Resetting the Registration Code..................................................... 37

7 Troubleshooting...........................................................39

About Troubleshooting .... ... ................................. ............................ 39

About the Operating Range ............................................. ............... 44

A Ordering Information ..................................................45

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This chapter provides a brief description of the Business Cordless 905 telephone, lists the contents of the telephone package, and identifies the Lucent communications systems with which the 905 telephone is compatible.

Introduction

Business Cordless 905 Telephone

The Business Cordless 905 telephone is a 900 MHz cordless telephone, with a handset LCD display, intended for use in a small or home office. Its multi-line operation provides up to three ou tside lines on which you are able to make, receive, tra nsfer, and hold calls. The Business Cordless 905 telephone is designed to be used with a variety of PARTNER Communications Systems, allowing you access to features available on those systems. See "Compatible Systems" later in this chapter for a list.

and MERLIN®

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Package Contents

The Business Cordless 905 package includes the following items:

• Base unit

• Separ ate 110V AC pow er adapter with 7.5-foot power cord

• Cordless handset

• NiCad rechargeable handset battery

• Two telephone line cords with modular connectors: – One cord is for MERLIN Communications Systems and has a

4-conductor , 8-pin plug on one end a nd a 6-pin plug on the other end. It is a 7-foot long cord with an or an ge label th at states,

only if you are connecting to a MERLIN Communications System."

– One cord is for PARTNER Communications Systems and is a

4-conductor, 7-foot long cord. This cord is not labeled.

• User’s Guide

"Use this cord

• Stick-on directory card

• Inline adapter – Used to extend the 7-foot telephone line cord (MERLIN

Communications Systems

only

)

• Wall mou nt i ng screws

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Compatible Systems

The Business Cordless 905 telephone is compatible with the following Lucent communications systems.

PARTNER MERLIN

PARTNER 206 MERLIN 206 PARTNER Plus MERLIN 410 PARTNER II

MERLIN 820 PARTNER ACS MERLIN Plus PARTNER

MERLIN 1030/3070 Endeavor™

MERLIN II

MERLIN LEGEND

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This chapter describes the controls, b uttons, and lights on the Bu siness Cordless 905 base unit and handset.

About the Controls

Base Unit Controls

A description of the lights, button, and antenna on the base unit follow the illustration.

Antenna

Charging/Handset in Use Light

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Message Light

Base Unit Controls

Spare Battery Charging Light

Page/Handset Locator Button

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Base Unit Controls

1 Antenna When the handset is removed from the base unit, this

antenna should be fully upright so that you can make and receive all calls with a clear, strong reception.

2 MESSAGE Light

3 SPARE BATT

CHARGING Light

4 CHARGING/

HANDSET IN USE Light

5 PAGE/

HANDSET LOCATOR Button

This light is on if you have messages waiting.

This light is on when the spare battery is charging. A spare battery charger is built into the base unit and ensures that a charged battery is always available should the handset battery charge become low.

If the handset is in the base and this light is on, the handset battery is successfully charging.

If the handset is not in the base and this light is on, the handset is on. (This does not mean that there is a call on the handset, but just that the handset is turned on.)

The Page feature allows you to signal someone at the handset from the base. See "Using the Page Feature" in Chapter 5 for more information.

The Handset Locator feature is useful if you misplace the handset. See "Using the Handset Locator Feature" in Chapter 5 for more information.

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Handset Controls

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the handset controls. A description of each control follows the illustration.

Antenna Handset Display

Line and Programmable Buttons Dial Pad Redial Button

Handset Contro ls

Mute Button Phone Button

Recall Button Conference Button

Hold Button

Volume Button Shift Button

Program (Used with Shift) Feature (Used with Shift)

Drop (Used with Shift) Transfer (Used with Shift)

Channel (Used with Shift) Ringer/On Off

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1 Antenna The antenna is attached to the handset.

Handset Controls

2 Handset

Display

The handset display provides information related to the communications system.

Handset Display

Note:

Because of space limitations, the Business Cordless 905 telephone LCD display cannot show the full Caller ID information provided by the PARTNER ACS system.

a Message icon indicates whether there are messages

stored.

b Channel number is indicated by the letter C and two

digits.

c Variable data that appears here is dependent upon the

communications system to which the telephone is connected. For example, the date (as shown in the illustration), dialed number, or Caller ID can appear here.

d Line status indicates line activity. See the following

section, "Line Status Indicators," for more information.

e Battery icon is only partially displayed when the battery

charge is getting low.

Line Status Indicators.

each one corresponds to a specific outside line or progammable/intercom button. The function of these status indicators varies, depending on the communications system

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There are five status indicators;

2. About the Controls

Handset Controls

you are using. The status indicators show triangles and rectangles, signifying the following activity.

PARTNER Systems:

• A rectangle ( ) is the equivalent of a red LED on a wired system telephone.

• A triangle ( ) is the equivalent of a green LED on a wired system telephone.

MERLIN Systems:

• A rectangle ( ) is the equivalent of a green LED on a wired system telephone.

• A triangle ( ) is the equiv alent of a r ed LED on a wired system telephone.

Local Handset Display Information.

While the handset display usually shows information related to the communications system such as date, dialed digits, or Caller ID, it also displays the following local information.

If you see... It means...

SEARCHING... Handset is trying to link up with the base

unit.

CAN’T FIND BASE Handset link-up with base unit has failed. SHIFT - ? You have pressed

handset is waiting for further input.

VOL: L + + + H You have pressed

volume. The number of plus signs (+) indicates the volume level; one indicates the lowest volume and three indicates the highest volume.

Note:

Local information is always in English, regardless of

SHIFT

VOL

and the

to adjust the

the telephone language setting.

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2. About the Controls

Handset Controls

3 Line and

Programmable

The Business Cordless 905 telephone provides five buttons that are used for line selection and button programming.

Buttons

PARTNER Systems.

If your telephone is connected to a PARTNER Communications System, there are two intercom and three line/programmable buttons. See "PARTNER Systems" in Chapter 4 for more information.

MERLIN Systems.

If your telephone is connected to a MERLIN Communications System, there are one or two intercom buttons (depending on the type of MERLIN System) and three or four line/programmable buttons. See "MERLIN Systems" in Chapter 4 for more information.

4 Dial Pad The dial pad is used for dialing numbers and programming

feature buttons.

Note:

∗

TONE button sends only the

For the Business Cordless 905 telephone, the

∗

5a – 5h Fixed

Feature Buttons

The fixed feature buttons provide access to features that are the primary function of a specific button. (Secondary functions of these buttons provide access to alternate features. These are described in the next section.)

To access a fixed feature, press the appropriate button as described below.

5a REDIAL dials the last telephone number dialed from the

handset.

5b MUTE allows you to hear your caller, but prevents the

caller from hearing you. When the muting feature is activated, the light by this button is steadily on.

5c PHONE is used to turn the handset on and off. The light

by this button must be steadily on when you answer a

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Handset Controls

call or make a call. If you press PHONE and hear two short beeps, the handset is not communicating properly with the base unit. If this occurs, move the handset closer to the base unit.

5d RECALL allows you to dial out again on the same line

you are currently using. Some of your lines may provide more features than others, such as 3-way calling or call waiting. This button is useful when you are on a line that provides an extra feature that you want to be sure to have available again for your next call.

On a PARTNER 206, the RECALL button is automatically assigned. On a PARTNER Plus, PARTNER II, or PARTNER ACS, the RECALL button must be programmed. See "Assigning the RECALL Button" in Chapter 4 for more information.

5e CONF (Conference) allows you to connect a third caller

to the telephone call. It performs the conference feature of the system to which your telephone is connected.

6a – 6e Alternate

Features

5f HOLD allows you to put a call on hold. It performs the

hold feature of the system to which your telephone is connected.

5g VOL (Volume) allows you to adjust the handset volume

to three different levels. Each time you press VOL, the level changes. When you reach the highest level, you hear three short beeps. See the table under "Local Handset Display Information" earlier in this chapter for volume display information.

5h SHIFT allows you to access the five alternate feature

buttons on the handset. See the following section, "6a – 6e, Alternate Features," for more information.

You can access additional features when you press SHIFT and then one of the five fixed feature buttons tha t provide an alternate feature. The SHIFT button and the alternate feature appear in yellow on the handset to indicate that they

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Handset Controls

must be used together. The alternate features are described below.

6a PROG (Program) emulates the Program switch (located

on the side of the telephones) on the MERLIN Communications Systems and allows you to program MERLIN features onto programmable buttons on the handset (those not assigned to lines).

See "Programming Features for MERLIN Systems" in Chapter 4 for more information.

If your telephone is connected to a PARTNER

Note:

Communications System and you press SHIFT + PROG, an error tone is generated.

6b FEAT (Feature) emulates the Feature button on the

PARTNER Communications Systems and enables you to program PARTNER features onto the programmable buttons on the handset (those not assigned to lines).

See "Programming Features for PARTNER Systems" in Chapter 4 for more information

7 RINGER

ON/OFF

If your telephone is connected to a MERLIN

Note:

Communications System and you press SHIFT + FEAT, an error tone is generated.

6c DROP allows you to drop a conferenced party from a

conference call. It emulates the Drop button on the MERLIN Communications Systems.

If your telephone is connected to a PARTNER

Note:

Communications System and you pre ss SHIFT + DR OP, an error tone is generated.

6d TRANS (Transfer) allows you to transfer a call. It

emulates the Transfer button on both the MERLIN and PARTNER Communications Systems.

6e CHAN (Channel) allows you to activate the channel

search feature.

This switch turns the handset ringer on and off.

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This chapter provides instructions for a table installation and a wall installation. The Business Cordless 905 telephone cannot be connected to a normal telephone line. It must be connected to either a PARTNER Communications System’s station port or to a MERLIN Communications System’s station port. See "Compatible Systems’ in Chapter 1 for a list of Lucent communications systems with which the Business Cordless 905 telephone is compatible.

Installing the Telephone

Table Installation

Choose a location near a standard e lectrical outlet (120V AC) and the telephone jack to which the telephone is being connected.

Installing the Handset Battery

Setting the Handset Ringer Switch

Follow these steps to install the handset battery.

Place the battery pack in the handset battery

compartment. Make sure the metal contacts on the end of the battery

are aligned with the contacts in the battery compartment. Place the battery compartment cover on the handset by

sliding it on its track up o ve r the battery compartment until it snaps firmly into place.

Check to make sure the handset ringer switch is set to ON. If it is not, set the switch on the side of the handset to ON so that the handset will ring.

If the ringer switch is set to OFF, the handset does not ring. Note, however, that the Page/Handset Locator feature works even if the ringer switch is set to OFF. See "Using the Handset Locator Feature" in Chapter 5 for more information.

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Table Installation

Connecting the Telephone Line Cord

Follow these steps to connect the telephone line cord.

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack

labeled LINE on the back of the base.

The Business Cordless 905 telephone comes with

Note:

two telephone line cords–one for PARTNER Communications Systems and one for MERLIN Communications Systems. The PARTNER cord is not labeled. The MERLIN cord contains an orange label that states, "Use this cord only if you are connecting to a MERLIN Communications System." Be sure to use the correct telephone line cord for your system.

Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the

system’s station port as shown in the f ollowing illustration.

Plug Line Cord into System’s Station Port

This illustration shows the telephone line cord

Note:

plugged in locally at a PARTNER switch. Depending on where your system switch is installed, however, you may have to run additional wire in order to reach the switch.

Press the line cord into one of the two u-shaped

strain-relief grooves on the bottom of the base.

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Table Installation

Connecting the Power Cord

Follow these steps to connect the power cord.

Plug the power cord into the jack labeled POWER on the

back of the base. Press the power cor d into the other strain-relie f gro ov e on

the bottom of the base. Plug the AC adapter that is on th e oth er e nd of th e power

cord into a standard electrical outlet as shown in the following illustration.

Plug AC Adapter into Standard Electrical Outlet

CAUTION:

Use only the AC power adapter supplied with the telephone. Telephone Power Supply, Class 2, Model No. R75B-1. Input: 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 6W. Output: 7.5 V DC, 700 mA.

Adjusting the

Position the base antenna so that it is fully upright.

Base Antenna

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Charging the Handset Battery Pack

Checking f or Dial Tone

Place the handset either face-up or face-down in the base. The CHARGING/HANDSET IN USE light on the base turns on to indicate that the handset is in the right position to charge the battery pack.

Allow the battery to charge fully (approximately 4 hours) before using the Business Cordless 905 telephone.

After the battery pack is charged, pick up the handse t and check for a dial tone by pressing PHONE. When the PHONE light is steadily on, you should hear a dial tone.

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Wall Installation

Choose a location near a standard outlet (120V AC) and the telephone jack to which the telephone is being connected.

Installing the Handset Battery

Setting the Handset Ringer Switch

Follow these steps to install the handset battery.

Place the battery pack in the handset battery

compartment. Make sure the metal contacts on the end of the battery

are aligned with the contacts in the battery compartment. Place the battery compartment cover on the handset b y

sliding it on its track up o ver the battery compartment until it snaps firmly into place.

Check to make sure the handset ringer switch is set to ON. If it is not, set the switch on the side of the handset to ON so that the handset will ring.

If the ringer switch is set to OFF, the handset does not ring. Note, however, that the Page/Handset Locator featur e works even if the ringer switch is set to OFF. See "Using the Handset Locator Feature" in Chapter 5 for more information.

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Wall Installation

Mounting Base on the Wall

Follow these steps to mount the base unit on the wall.

Rev erse the handset hook on the base. Push down on th e

top of the handset hook and slide it out. Turn the hook around and reinstall it, so the longer portion is now extended as shown in the following illustrations.

Reverse Handset Hook for Wall Mounting

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Wall Installation

Remove the reversible wedge attached to the base by depressing the indentation located on the thicker end of the wedge while gently lifting up and away from the base as shown in the following illustrations.

Wedge Section

Push

Bottom

Top

Remove Reversible Wedge from Base

Disregard the instructions labeled "To Change Dial

Note:

Mode" on the bottom of the base. These instructions do not apply to the Business Cordless 905 telephone.

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack

labeled

Note:

LINE

on the back of the base.

The Business Cordless 905 telephone comes with two telephone line cords–one for PARTNER Communications Systems and one for MERLIN Communications Systems. The PARTNER cord is not labeled. The MERLIN cord contains an orange label that states, "Use this cord MERLIN Communications System."

correct telephone line cord for your system

only

if you are connecting to a

Be sure to use the

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Press Line Cord into Groove

Wall Installation

Press the line cord into the short groove on the bottom of the base as shown in the following illustration.

This groove is designed to allow the line cord to pass underneath the reversible wedge when it is reattached.

Turn the reversible wedge so that the thicker end is

toward the bottom. Feed the remaining line cord through the inside of the reversible wedge and out the center rectangular opening as shown in the following illustrations.

Reverse Wedge and Feed Line Cord

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Wall Installation

Reattach the reversible wedge by inserting the tabs into the slots on the bottom of the base. Push down on the thicker end until the wedge snaps firmly into place.

After the reversible wedge is reattached, feed the remaining line cord back into the rectangular opening, leaving about three inches free.

Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into th e wall jack.

Po sition the telephone so that the mounting knobs on the wall jack fit into the holes on the bottom of the reversible wedge as shown in the following illustr ation.

If the wall jack is not equipped with the mounting

Note:

plate with mounting knobs, you can order one. See Appendix A "Ordering Information" for details.

Align Slots with Wall Jack Mounting Knobs

For wall installations not utilizing a wa ll jack, use the

Note:

template provided on the inside back cover of this guide to help you position mounting screws. Route line and power cords in a manner appropriate to your installation.

Gently pull down on the telephone until the telephone

locks into place.

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Wall Installation

Connecting the Power Cord

Follow these steps to connect the power cord.

Plug the power cord into the jack labeled POWER on the

top of the base. Plug the AC adapter that is on th e oth er e nd of th e power

cord into a standard electrical outlet as shown in the following illustration.

Plug AC Adapter into Standard Electrical Outlet

CAUTION:

Use only the AC power adapter supplied with the telephone. Telephone Power Supply, Class 2, Model No. R75B-1. Input: 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 6W. Output: 7.5 V DC, 700 mA.

Adjusting the

Position the base antenna so it is fully upright.

Base Antenna

Charging the Handset Battery Pack

Place the handset face-down in the base. The CHARGING/HANDSET IN USE light on the base turns on to indicate that the handset is in the right position to charge the battery pack.

Allow the battery to charge fully (approximately 4 hours) before using the Business Cordless 905 telephone.

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Attaching the Belt Clip

Checking f or Dial Tone

After the battery pack is charged, pick up the handse t and check for a dial tone by pressing PHONE. When the PHONE light is steadily on, you should hear a dial tone.

Attaching the Belt Clip

If desired, you can attach the belt clip to the cordless handset, using the illustrations below.

To Remove

Attach Belt Clip

About Registration

After the handset and base unit are installed and turned on for the first time, they establish a registration code that is stored in the base. During som e circumstances, such as when the po wer is off f or a period of time, the registr ation code must be reset. See "Resetting the Registration Code" in Chapter 6 f or more information.

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The Business Cordless 905 telephone provides five buttons that are used for intercom and line selection/button programming. The function of each of these buttons depends on the communications system to which your telephone is connected.

If your telephone is connected to a PARTNER Communications System, there are two intercom and three line/programmable buttons. If your telephone is connected to a MERLIN Communications System, there ar e one or two intercom buttons (depending on the type of MERLIN System) and three or four line/programmable buttons.

After you have installed your Business Cordless 905 telephone and understand the controls and displays, use the programming instructions provided with your communications system; follow the user instructions for the telephone type identified below.

For this communications system... Use the instructions for a...

Telephone Compatibility

PARTNER 206 MLS-12D PARTNER Plus PARTNER II PARTNER ACS PARTNER Endeavor MERLIN 206 BIS-22D

MERLIN 410 MERLIN 820 MERLIN Plus MERLIN 1030/3070 MERLIN II MERLIN LEGEND

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PARTNER Systems

On all PARTNER Communications Systems, you can assign a feature to an available button (a button that does not have a line or another feature assigned to it).

Programming Features for PARTNER Systems

Note:

Functions that require on-hook dialing access, such as password entry, are not supported on the Business Cordless 905 telephone.

Follow these steps to enter programming mode.

Press

Program the feature (using the procedure described in

PHONE SHIFT

to turn on the handset.

FEAT

+ 0 + 0 to enter program mode.

the manual for your PARTNER Communications System). To exit program mode, press

press

PHONE

to turn off the phone.

SHIFT

FEAT

+ 0 + 0, or

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RECALL

PARTNER Systems

Button Mapping for PARTNER Systems

On all PARTNER Communications Systems, the Business Cordless 905 telephone emulates an MLS-12D telephone. The following diagram illustrates the MLS-12D button assignments and the corresponding assignments on the Business Cordless 905 telephone.

Button Mapping for PARTNER Systems

See "Assigning the RECALL Button" that follows for more information about

the RECALL button feature. This button must not have a line assigned to it.

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PARTNER Systems

Assigning the RECALL Button

On a PARTNER 206, the RECALL button is automatically assigned. On a PARTNER Plus, PARTNER II, or PARTNER ACS, the RECALL button must be programmed.

Follow these steps to program the RECALL button.

Press PHONE to turn on the handset.

Press SHIFT + FEAT + 0 + 0 to enter program mode.

Press RECALL.

Press SHIFT + FEAT + 0 + 3.

To exit program mode, press SHIFT + FEAT + 0 + 0, or

press PHONE to turn off the phone.

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MERLIN Systems

On all MERLIN Communications Systems, you can assign a feature to an available button (a button that does not have a line or another feature assigned to it).

Programming Features for MERLIN Systems

Note:

The Business Cordless 905 telephone doe s not ha v e a speaker function. Therefore, the Voice Announce feature must be disabled.

It is recommended that you use MERLIN 206/410/820 systems installed with Feature P ac kage 2 with your Busin ess Cordless 905 telephone so that you can disable that feature.

Follow these steps to enter programming mode.

Press

Program the feature (using the procedure described in

PHONE SHIFT

to turn on the handset.

PROG

to enter program mode.

the manual for your MERLIN System). To exit program mode, press

PHONE

to turn off the phone.

SHIFT

PROG

, or press

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Button Mapping for MERLIN Systems

On all MERLIN Communications Systems, the Business Cordless 905 telephone emulates a model BIS-22D telephone. The following diagram illustrates the BIS-22D button assignments and the corresponding assignments on the Business Cordless 905 telephone.

Button Mapping for MERLIN Systems

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This chapter provides instructions for general telep hone operation. For a complete description of all of the features available on your telephone, see the system documentation provided with your communications system.

See Chapter 4, entitled "Telephone Compatibility," for information on programming system features onto available line/programmable buttons on your Business Cordless 905 telephone.

Using the Telephone

General Telephone Operation

This section provides instructions for basic telephone operation such as making a call, answering a call, and adjusting handset volume .

Making a Call

Answering a Call

Note:

used simultaneously in a common area without any user experiencing interf eren ce , as long as a minim um distance of 4 feet is maintained between the telephone bases.

Follow these steps to make a call.

2 3

Follow these steps to answer a call.

Up to four Business Cord less 905 telepho nes ca n b e

Press steadily.

When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. To end the call, press

the base. The

Press steadily. This indicates the call is connected.

PHONE

and wait for the

PHONE

and wait for the

light goes off.

PHONE

, or place the handset in

PHONE

light to go on

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To end the call, press

the base. The

PHONE

light goes off.

, or place the handset in

5. Using the Telephone

General Telephone Operation

Placing a Call on Hold

Follow these steps to place a call on hold.

Press HOLD to put the call on hold.

To return to the call, press the line button associated with

the icon that is winking.

Using Recall Follow these steps to dial out again on the same line that

you are currently using.

Press RECALL. The current call is terminated.

When you hear a dial tone, dial the number.

Redialing the Last Number

Follow these steps to redial the last number dialed on this telephone (up to 16 digits).

Press PHONE and wait for the PHONE light to go on

steadily. When you hear a dial tone, press REDIAL. If your

communications system supports display, the number in redial memory appears on your handset LCD display .

Changing Channels

The Business Cordless 905 telephone has an advanced 16-channel AutoSelect feature that minimizes the chance of interference.

Follow these steps if you notice noise or interference while using the handset.

Press SHIFT + CHAN.

If the interference continues , mo ve closer to the base and

repeat Step 1 until you find a clear channel. Your call will not be interrupted.

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5. Using the Telephone

General Telephone Operation

The handset must be in range with the base in order

Note:

to change channels.

Adjusting the Handset Volume

Using the Mute Feature

The handset volume can be set to three different levels. Each time you press

VOL

, the level changes. One short beep indicates the lowest volume setting; two short beeps indicate the middle volume setting; three short beeps indicate the highest volume setting.

Follow these steps to adjust the handset volume.

1 2

Press Press

PHONE VOL

to turn the telephone on.

until you reach the desired volume level.

Mute allows you to hear your caller, but prevents the caller from hearing you.

Follow these steps to use the Mute feature.

Press

To return to your conversation, press

MUTE

while on a call.

MUTE

again.

Using the Page Feature

The Page feature allows you to signal someone at the handset from the base.

Follow these steps to page someone at the handset.

Make sure the

lit on the base. Press the

base. A paging tone will sound at the handset.

When the handset is in use, the page feature is

Note:

inactive.

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CHARGING/HANDSET IN USE

PAGE/HANDSET LOCATOR

light is not

button on the

5. Using the Telephone

Programming the Telephone

Using the Handset Locator Feature

This feature is useful if you misplace the handset. Follow these steps to locate the handset.

Press and hold the PAGE/HANDSET LOCATOR button

on the base for approximately four seconds. You will hear a repeating paging tone in the handset.

To cancel the paging tone, press any button on the

handset, or press the PAGE/HANDSET LOCATOR button on the base.

This feature turns itself off in approximately three minutes if you have not turned it off before then.

When the handset is in use, the handset locator

Note:

feature is inactive.

Programming the Telephone

See Chapter 4, entitled "Telephone Compatibility," for instructions on programming PARTNER or MERLIN Communications Systems f eatures onto the line/programmable buttons on the Business Cordless 905 telephone.

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This chapter provides info rmation about the batteries and explains how to reset the registration code.

Maintenance

About the Batteries

The Business Cordless 905 telephone is equipped with a spare battery charger built into the base unit. The spare battery charger ensures that you always have a charged battery available should the handset battery charge become low. A handset battery is provided with the telephone . There is also a Model 3091 spare battery that can be purchased separately and then be installed in the base unit.

The battery provides approximately 6 hours of talk time and 3 days of stand-by time.

Charging the Handset Battery Pack

The handset battery pack needs char gin g wh en :

• A new battery is installed in the handset.

• The telephone beeps four times when you press

PHONE

• The battery status symbol on the LCD display is only partially displayed.

• The telephone does not respond when you press

PHONE

To charge the handset battery, place th e handset in the base face-down (or face-up if the base is installed on a table) so that the CHARGING light on the base unit turns on. The battery pack is typically fully charged in four hours.

To extend battery life, replace the handset in the base after using it for a typical business day, or when one of the conditions described above occurs.

If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after four hours of charging, the battery should be replaced. See "Replacing the Handset Battery Pack" later in this chapter.

and no light goes on.

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About the Batteries

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully.

• Use only a Model 30 91 battery.

• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell might explode . Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.

• 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.

• 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 harm.

• Charge th e battery provided with, or identified for use with, this product only, in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this guide.

Replacing the Handset Battery Pack

• Observe proper p olarity orientation between the battery and the charge contacts.

Follow these steps to replace the handset battery pack.

Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset

by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward.

Remove the old battery pack.

Place the new battery pack in the compartment.

Make sure the metal contacts on the end of the battery

are aligned with the charging contacts in the battery compartment.

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Resetting the Registration Code

Replace the cover by sliding it on its track up over the

battery compartment until it snaps firmly into place. The new batteries must be charged before using the

telephone. Place the handset face-down in the base (or face-up if the base is installed on a table) and allow it to charge for at least four hours. Although the telephone may operate before that, let the batteries charge fully for best performance.

Charging the Spare Battery Pack

The spare battery pack is the Model 3091, which must be purchased separately. Follow the se step s to ch ar ge the spare battery pack.

Open the base unit battery compartment.

Place the optional spare battery pack in the battery

compartment. Make sure the metal contacts on the end of the battery

are aligned with the charging contacts in the battery compartment.

Replace the battery compartment cover.

When the battery is installed properly, the

CHARGING

The spare battery is fully charged after 15 hours.

light on the base unit lights.

SPARE BATT

Resetting the Registration Code

There are three ways to reset the registration code. First try Method One, which is the easiest. If this does not work, then try Method Two. If Method Two does not work, try Method Three.

Method One

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Follow these steps to reset the registration code.

Place the handset in the base, making sure the

CHARGING/HANDSET IN USE

light is on.

6. Maintenance

Resetting the Registration Code

Wait 30 seconds, then pick up the handset and press

PHONE

The phone should operate properly . If it does not, try the next method.

Method Two

Method Three

Follow these steps to reset the registration code.

Remove the handset battery. Wait 30 seconds and then replace the battery in the

handset battery compartment. Return the handset to the base and wait 10 seconds.

Pick up the handset and press

PHONE

If the telephone still does not operate properly, try the next method.

Follow these steps to reset the registration code.

Unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet.

If you have installed a spare battery in the base, remove

it. Wait 30 seconds and plu g the adapter back into

the

electrical outlet. Return the spare battery to the base.

Remove the handset battery and then replace it.

Place the handset in the base, making sure the

CHARGING/HANDSET IN USE

Wait another 10 seconds,

PHONE

The telephone should operate properly.

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light is on.

pick up the handset, and press

This chapter provides information on troubleshooting and range of operation.

Troubleshooting

About Troubleshooting

If you have difficulty operating the Business Cordless 905 telephone, try the following suggestions. If these do not resolve the problem, call Lucent Technologies Customer Support at 1-800-222-3111.

If... Then...

The telephone does not link up and there is no LCD display

The telephone beeps four times when you press

PHONE

Check the following items in the order provided.

Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly.

See "Installing the Handset Battery" in Chapter 3. Recharge the batteries. See "Charging the Handset

Battery Pack" in Chapter 6.

This indicates a low handset battery voltage condition. The battery icon in the handset LCD is only partially displayed.

Recharge the battery or change to the spare

battery. See "Charging the Handset Battery Pack" or "Replacing the Handset Battery Pack" in Chapter 6.

If the battery pack will not charge, replace it with a

new Model 3091 battery.

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If... Then...

About Troubleshooting

You hear a two-beep signal and see CAN’T FIND BASE on the handset display

The handset and base are not communicating properly. This may be occurring for a ny of the following reasons.

• You are out of range. Move closer to the base and try the call again. If you are on a call, your call is put on hold. To retrieve the call once you are back in range, press the line b utton associated with the icon that is winking.

• The handset and base are set to different registration codes. If moving closer to the base does not solve the problem, reset the registration code. See "Resetting the Registration Code" in Chapter 6.

• The base is not powered. Put the handset in the base unit. If the CHARGING/HANDSET IN USE light does not go on, make sure the po w er cord is plugged into the base unit and into an electrical outlet. If the CHARGING/HANDSET IN USE light still does not go on, the base is defective , or there is no power at the electrical outlet.

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If... Then...

About Troubleshooting

The variable data in the LCD display is all solid rectangles. (See "Handset Display" in Chapter 2 for location of the variable data in the display.)

Check the following in the order provide d.

Check the line cord connections at the Business

Cordless 905 telephone and at the commu nications system switch.

If the connections are good, check to see if the

other telephones on the system are working. If they are not, there is a problem with the switch.

If the other telephones are working, take the

following steps.

• For PARTNER Communications Systems: At the same station port, replace the Business Cordless 905 telephone with a corded PARTNER telephone or with another working 905 telephone.

• For MERLIN Communications Systems: At the same station port, replace the Business Cordless 905 telephone with another working 905 telephone, or connect a corded MERLIN telephone with a standard MERLIN line cord. (A corded MERLIN telephone will not work if used with the special MERLIN cord required f or the 905 telephone.)

Attempt to place an intercom call. If you still do not get an intercom dial tone, the system port or wiring is bad. If you move the Business Cordless 905 telephone to another station port on the system, the new port will have to be reprogrammed. See "PARTNER Systems" or "MERLIN Systems" in Chapter 4 for more information.

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If... Then...

About Troubleshooting

You have no dial tone

Check the following in the order provide d.

PHONE

light is on. If it is not,

Check to see if the

press Refer to the line status indicators to verify that you

PHONE

are active on a line or intercom. If not, press the appropriate line button. If line status indicators do not reset, you are not communicating with the switch.

If you get dial tone on some of your lines, but not on all of them, there is a problem with the specific line or the switch, rather than with the telephone.

Check the line cord connections at the Business

Cordless 905 telephone and at the switch. If the connections are good, do the following:

• For PARTNER Communications Systems: At the same station port, replace the Business Cordless 905 telephone with a corded PARTNER telephone or with another working 905 telephone.

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If... Then...

About Troubleshooting

You hear noise or interference when using the telephone

The telephone does not ring when you receive a call

Do the following in the order provided.

Move closer to the base, since you may be out of

range. Press

SHIFT

CHAN

on the handset. This activates the channel search feature and changes to another available channel.

If the noise is exceptionally loud, mo ve closer to the

base before changing channels. Household appliances plugged into the same circuit

as the base may sometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base to another outlet.

The lay out of your h ome or office ma y be limiting the

operating range. Try moving the base to another location, preferably on an upper floor.

Do the following in the order provided.

Make sure the handset RINGER s witch is set to ON.

Make sure the telephone line cord is conne cted

firmly to the base and the station port. Make sure the power cord is plugged into an

electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.

Make sure the communications system switch

setting allows ringing on lines. Since you may be too far from the base, try moving

closer.

The telephone misdials or you do not hear the other person right away

It may take a few seconds for your handset to find a good connection to the telephone system. While it is searching, the dialing until the hear a dial tone.

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PHONE

light blinks rapidly. Do not start

light is steadily on and you

7. Troubleshooting

About the Operating Range

The Business Cordless 905 telephone handset and base can communicate over a distance of approximately 50 to 150 feet, depending upon the locations of the base and the handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.

The following descriptions identify some out-of-range situations that may occur.

• If you hear two short beeps in the handset when you make a call, this indicates that you are out of range and the base and handset cannot communicate. The message handset LCD display. If this happens, move clo ser to the base to restore normal operation.

• If you receive a call while you are out of range, the handset may not ring, or if it does ring, the call may not connect when y ou press Move closer to the base and then press

• If you move out of range during a telephone conversation, you will be interrupted by silence, noise, or other interference. The message

SEARCHING...

will appear on the handset LCD display. The call will

remain connected. To improve reception, move closer to the base.

CAN’T FIND BASE

PHONE

appears on the

PHONE

to answer the call.

• If y ou mov e out of r ange and lose co mmunication with th e base, the call will be put on HOLD. To retrieve the call, walk back into range, periodically pressing the base (the

CAN’T FIND BASE

PHONE

until you successfully communicate with

message will disappear from the handset display). Then press the line button to select the line that was put on HOLD.

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This appendix provides information on ordering additional parts for the Business Cordless 905 telephone.

Ordering Information

Ordering Additional Parts

Item

Business Cordless 905 Telephone

Battery Pack 32091 32091 407759729 Handset Belt Clip 3206-CLP 3206-CLP 847903614 7-foot Telephone

Line Cord (PARTNER)

7-foot Telephone Line Cord (MERLIN)

To order replacement parts in the continental U.S., call the Sourcebook Sales, Catalog Sales, or National Parts Sales Center toll free. When ordering, please use the part numbers shown in the following table.

Sourcebook

Sales

1-800-451-2100

320602B 320602B 108166059

3206-PLC 3206-PLC 105463012

3206-MLC 3206-MLC 848069068

Catalog

Sales

1-800-635-8866

National Parts

Sales Center

1-800-222-PART

Mounting Plate 1034 1034 102251469

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Using the Wall Mount Template

Use the template below to position the screws for mounting the base unit.

Cut out the template along the dotted line.

Lightly affix the template to the wall with tape where you

want to attach the base unit. If possible, choose a location that will position at least one of the screw holes over a wall stud.

Mark the wall and then remove the template.

Wall Mount Template

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