Mitsubishi AH250 Owner's Manual

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AH-250 USER MANUAL

Getting Started

Even if you don’t like reading manuals, please read this section as well as Commonly Used Features to understand how to use some of the phone’s basic features and functions.

In this section you will learn about:

• The Telephone Display

• Using the Keypad

• Using Functions

• Turning the Phone On and Off

• Dialing Notes and Error Tones

• Placing and Receiving Calls

• Battery Information

The Telephone Display

The Battery Level Indicator displays 3 levels of power. When its outline flashes, the battery is low. In fast charging, the entire indicator flashes.

The Off-Hook Indicator displays when a line is engaged.

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Loc'd

CALL

CALLED

The No Service indicator displays when the area you are in has no cellular service.

The Roam A/B indicator indicates whether you are using the A or B system when roaming.

The Message indicator displays if you have a message waiting.

The Signal Strength Indicator shows the strength of the connection in 6 levels.

Displays whenever the phone is on.

Displays when the phone is locked.

Displays when you are receiving a call.

Displays if you received a call but did not answer it.

Backlight

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The backlight is off until you press a key (except PWR); then it illuminates for 10 seconds.

Using the Keypad

???? and ???? Use these keys to scroll through function selections or data. Otherwise, use to

adjust Key Tone Volume or Conversation Volume.

CLR Deletes digits or characters. In sub-menus, returns to the previous menu. Also

used to exit from any function menu.

END Terminates calls. Also used to exit from any function menu.

FCN Selects phone functions.

P Dials the One-Touch dialing number.

Refer to Commonly Used Features.

PWR Turns the phone on and off.

RCL Recalls phone numbers from memory locations. Refer to Storing on page 11.

TALK Places and receives calls.

STO Stores phone numbers in your phone’s memory locations. Refer to Storing on page

11.

Using Functions

Press FCN, then enter the function number for the function you want to use. Move between functions using ? and ?.

After entering the required information for a function, you can press END, CLR, or STO, or use ? and ?, to save the information.

For some functions, pressing CLR clears the display so you can re-enter the information, if needed.

NOTE: You cannot access any functions during Conversation mode (except for Function 1 Display Own Number).

Turning the Phone On and Off

To turn your phone on, press PWR for at least half a second.

Press PWR for at least half a second to turn the phone off.

NOTE: Before turning your phone on for the first time, make sure that the battery is fully charged.

Dialing Notes and Error Tones

• Busy tone — Press END and retry the call at a later time.

• Reorder (fast busy) tone — Retry.

• Intercept (siren) tone — Retry.

• Low battery tone — Short, high tone every 20 seconds indicates low battery.

Placing and Receiving Calls

Placing a Call

1. Turn the phone on. If Loc'd displays, unlock the phone using your 3-digit Unlock code.

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2. Dial the number you wish to call (up to 32 digits). To erase the last digit entered, press CLR. Press and hold CLR to erase all digits.

3. Press TALK. The Off-Hook Indicator starts to blink. If a busy tone sounds, press END. If the

phone establishes the call or gets the conversation channel, the Talk Timer displays and the Off-Hook Indicator stops blinking.

4. Press END when your call is finished.

Dial Tone Calls

1. Turn the phone on. If Loc'd displays, unlock the phone using your 3-digit Unlock code.

2. Press TALK. The Off-Hook Indicator starts to blink and a dial tone sounds.

3. Start dialing the number you wish to call within 15 seconds of pressing TALK.

4. Press END for at least half a second to hang up when your call is finished.

NOTE: Dial Tone Dialing is not available if you select Recall 1-19 or Receive Only in Call

Restriction settings.

Receiving a Call

When you receive a call, the phone rings and CALL flashes.

1. Press TALK or any key except PWR to answer the call.

2. Press END to terminate a call.

Battery Information

Please read this section in order to understand how to prolong the life of your battery and prevent damage to your phone.

Installing and Removing the Battery

Insert the top of the battery into the recess on the back of the phone. Push inward and upward from the bottom until the locking catch snaps into place. Make sure the battery is secure.

To remove the battery, make sure the power is off. Push the bottom upward and gently lift out from the bottom.

Battery Level Indicator

The Battery Level Indicator tells you how much reserve power remains in your rechargeable battery. It displays 3 levels of reserve power. When the outline flashes, it is time to recharge. Additionally, a tone sounds every 20 seconds as a warning. During fast charging, the entire indicator flashes.

NOTE: Temperature extremes, poor charging/discharging practices, and improper storage reduce battery performance.

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Charging the Battery

Make sure your battery is fully charged before using it for the first time. Battery will operate at peak capacity after 3 full charge cycles. Discharge the battery completely between cycles.

To charge your phone's battery, connect the AC rapid charger to the socket at the base of the phone and to a standard 120 volt AC outlet. The Battery Level Indicator flashes.

To prolong the life of your battery, allow it to discharge fully once a week. A charged battery discharges on its own in about a month of no use. If you do not plan to use your phone for an extended period (more than a month), remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place.

Charging Times

Approximate battery recharging times using the AC rapid charging adapter are:

• 700 mAh NiCd battery - 2 hours

• 1000 mAh NiCd battery - 2.5 hours

• 1350 NiMH battery - 3.5 hours

NOTE: Charging is suspended while a call is in progress.

Approximate Operation Times

NiCd-S 700 mAh

Talk time: 100 minutes Charge time: 2 hours Standby time: 15 hours

NiCd-L 1000 mAh

Talk time: 135 minutes Charge time: 2.6 hours Standby time: 21 hours

NOTE: NiCd battery performance will vary with the condition and history of the battery.

Commonly Used Features

This section contains information on the features you use most often:

• Special Dialing Features

• Using Call Mute

• Changing Volume Controls

• Displaying Own Number

• Sending DTMF Tones

Special Dialing Features

One-Touch Dialing

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To dial the One-Touch Dial number, press P for at least 1 second.

NOTE: If the number is more than 14 digits long, press the RCL key to view the first digits. If

there is no One-Touch number programmed, Empty displays.

Super Speed Dialing

Dial any number stored in memory locations 01-09 by entering the one digit memory address (1-9) and pressing TALK.

Speed Dialing

1. Enter a memory address number from 1-19.

2. Press TALK. The number displays as the phone dials. Refer to Storing on page 11 for

information on assigning numbers to memory locations.

Last Number Redial

Use Last Number Redial to display and dial any of the last 5 numbers dialed. To choose from the last 5 numbers, do the following:

1. Press RCL twice (while in Standby) to access the last 5 numbers dialed. The most recently dialed number displays. If none exists, Empty displays.

NOTE: Only the last 10 digits of the number display. To view earlier digits press RCL.

2. Use ? and ? to scroll through the last 5 numbers dialed.

3. Press TALK to dial the displayed phone number.

NOTE: You can add digits to the displayed phone number.

Automatic Retry

Automatic Retry redials a number when the phone is unable to connect to the cellular system. If the call does not connect after 10 tries, a Reorder tone sounds and you must dial again.

1. Press FCN 2 while in Standby. Retry (ON or OFF) displays.

2. Press j / # to enable or disable this feature.

3. If Auto Retry is active, press END to save changes and return to Standby.

Using Call Mute

During conversation, press FCN for more than 1 second to turn off your phone’s microphone and put a call on hold. MUTE displays. Press any key except PWR or END to return to your conversation.

Volume Controls

Adjusting the Ringer Volume

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Press FCN ? or ? while in Standby to adjust volume up and down. Adjust ringer volume from 0 (off) to 7. Current volume is displayed.

Adjusting the Conversation Volume

In conversation, use ? and ? to adjust volume up and down from 1 to 7.

Adjusting the Key Tone Volume

In Standby, use ? and ? to adjust volume up and down from 0 (off) to 7.

NOTE: This function also sets Error, Retry Call Success, Low Battery Alarm (min = 1), Wake-up,

and Power Off tone levels.

Displaying Your Phone Number

1. Press FCN 1. The screen displays your phone number.

2. Press END to return to Standby.

Sending DTMF Tones

You can store and transmit Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) tones—the sounds created when you press the keys on your phone’s keypad. It is sometimes necessary to send DTMF tones while communicating with computerized answering systems.

Automatic DTMF

To enter DTMF tones after you dial a phone number, do the following:

1. Call the desired phone number as you would normally.

2. During conversation, do one of the following:

To send single DTMF tones, press the digits for the DTMF tones to send. Your phone sends a

tone as you press each number.

To send a stored string of DTMF tones (such as a credit card number or PIN) recall the stored number, press FCN, and then press TALK.

Using Pause With DTMF

To send a string or multiple strings of DTMF tones after you dial a phone number, do the following:

1. Enter the desired phone number.

2. Press FCN, then press 0 to program a pause.

3. Enter the DTMF string on the keypad.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary to add additional pauses and DTMF strings.

5. Press TALK to dial the phone number.

6. After the call connects, press TALK for each DTMF string you want to send.

NOTE: A DTMF string cannot end with a pause. An error tone will sound.

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