RCA 23200 User Manual

Cellular Phone

Docking System

with 2.4 GHz Cordless Handset User’s Guide

Please read this manual before operating product for the ﬁrst time.

Model 23200

Important Information

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.

Important Information

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.

Licensing

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009

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

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

Table of Contents

Equipment Approval Information............	2
Interference Information..........................	3
Licensing....................................................	3
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) ............	3
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement....	3
Introduction...............................................	6
Parts Checklist...........................................	7
Telephone Jack Requirements ..................	8
Installation.................................................	8
Installation Guidelines...............................	8
Installing the Base Unit.............................	9
Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power....	9
Connecting the Telephone Line...............	9
Installing the Handset Battery ..............	10
Installing the Docking Station...............	10
Connecting Your Cell Phone...................	11
Docking Station Layout..........................	11
Handset Layout .......................................	12
Base Layout .............................................	12
Programming the Docking Station........	13
Programming Functions...........................	13
Set Language..............................................	13
Timer (Displaying and Resetting the Cellular
Phone Docking Station Call Timer)..............	14
Register Docking Station.........................	14
Programming the Handset .....................	15
Standby Screen ..........................................	15
Programming Functions...........................	15
Room Monitor............................................	15
Handset Setup............................................	16
Set Language..................................................	16
Handset Name................................................	16
Ringer Tone.....................................................	17
Ringer Volume................................................	17
Cell Ring Tone.................................................	18
Cell Ring Vol....................................................	18
Set Voicemail..................................................	19
VIP Melody......................................................	19

Key Tone............................................................	21
Area Code.........................................................	21
Handset Registration.....................................	21
De-Registration..............................................	22
Default Setting...............................................	23
Docking Station Operation.....................	24
Indicators.....................................................	24
Call Timer.....................................................	24
Charging the Cell Phone..........................	24
Upgrading the Cellular Phone Docking
System Software....................................	24
Installing the Cellular Phone Docking
System Software Upgrade .....................	25
Telephone Operation...............................	25
Indicators.....................................................	25
Making Calls ...............................................	26
Answering Calls..........................................	26
Handset Call Timer....................................	26
Pre-Dialing ..................................................	26
Auto Standby..............................................	27
Ringer HI/LOW/OFF...................................	27
Flash/Call Waiting on Land Line Service....	27
Flash/Call Waiting on Cellular Service 27
Last Number Redial...................................	27
Exit.................................................................	28
Page...............................................................	28
Paging from the Base/Group Page........	28
Hold...............................................................	28
Mute..............................................................	28
Receiver Volume Control.........................	28
Speakerphone Operation ........................	29
Answering a Call with the Handset .....	29
Making a Call with the Handset...........	29
Making a Call with the Handset
through the Cell Network ...................	29
Intercom Operation.................................	29
Making an Intercom Call.............................	29
Receiving an Intercom Call.........................	30

Table of Contents

Advanced Intercom Features..................	30
Receiving an Incoming Call During an
Intercom Call..............................................	30
Using Intercom with External Telephone
Calls...............................................................	30
Two-Way Calling...........................................	30
Three-Way Calling..........................................	31
Transferring External Land Line Calls to
Other Handsets.......................................	31
Memory....................................................	32
StoringaNameandNumberinMemory...	32
Storing the Last Number Dialed............	32
Inserting a Pause in the Dialing
Sequence (of a Stored Number)........	33
Reviewing Records Stored in Memory.33
Changing Records Stored in Memory..	33
Deleting Records Stored in Memory....	33
Dialing a Number from Memory...........	33
Chain Dialing from Memory...................	34
Caller ID (CID) .........................................	34
Cellular Caller ID........................................	35
CID Error Codes..........................................	35
Receiving CID Records .............................	35
StoringCIDRecords(InCallerIDMemory)......	35
Reviewing CID Records............................	35

StoringCIDRecordsinInternalMemory	....36
Dialing a CID Number...............................	36
Deleting a CID Record..............................	37
Deleting All CID Records .........................	37
Changing the Battery..............................	37
Battery Safety Precautions.....................	38
Belt Clip and Optional Headset..............	38
Connecting the Belt Clip.........................	38
Connecting Optional Headset to the
Handset............................................................	38
Display Messages.....................................	39
Handset Display Messages......................	39
Handset Sound Signals...........................	41
Troubleshooting Guide............................	42
Telephone Solutions..................................	42
Docking Station Solutions ......................	43
Caller ID Solutions.....................................	44
Battery .....................................................	44
General Product Care..............................	44
Causes of Poor Reception.......................	45
Service......................................................	45
Index ........................................................	46
Limited Warranty....................................	48
Accessory Information............................	49

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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 the RCA Cellular Phone Docking System. This system operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency range, and is unique to conventional cordless telephones. When the base is connected to electrical power and a telephone line, you can place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere electrical power is available.

Features:

•Cell Phone Docking—which features upgradable software, connection cables to support a variety of cell phone models, cellular phone docking station charger and call timer

•2.4 GHz digital spread spectrum technology

•Handset to Handset Intercom (with purchase of optional Model 23210A Handset with recharge cradle)

•3-way Conference/Call Transfer

•Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible

•VIP Melody (different ring tones available for cell and home calls)

•Up to 50 Name and Number Memory Dialing

•Room Monitor Between Handset and Handset (with purchase of optional Model 23210A Handset with recharge cradle)

•Expandable up to 3 handsets (with purchase of optional Model 23210A Handset with recharge cradle)

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 (Call Waiting Caller ID) while you are on the phone.

•Identify callers before you answer the phone.

•View the time and date of each incoming call on the home line.

•Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.

•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.

IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.

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 Call Waiting Caller ID Service to know who is calling while you are on the phone. Not all cell phones support the transfer of this feature to the Cellular Phone Docking System.

Connections & Setup

Parts Checklist

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

Docking Station	Docking Station	Base	Base AC power	Handset
	AC power		adaptor
	adaptor		(5-2648)
	(5-2674)

		Belt clip	Handset Battery	Battery
USB cable	Telephone line	(5-2661)	(5-2670)	compartment
USB cable	Telephone line			cover
(5-2675)	cord			cover
(5-2675)	cord

cable for Motorola cell phones (5-2666)	cable for Nokia 9-pin cell phones (5-2663)
cable for Sony Ericsson cell phones (5-2662)	cable for Nokia 14-pin cell phones (5-2664)

Connections & Setup

Telephone Jack Requirements

To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular phone 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.

Installation

Wall plate

Modular telephone line jack

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby 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 2.4 GHz frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. Typical devices that may use the 2.4 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multihandset cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.

•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.

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.

Connections & Setup

Installing the Base Unit

Choose the best location to install the base, it should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top.

Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power

Plug one end of the base power adaptor cord into the power jack on the bottom of the base and the other end into an electrical outlet.

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. AC power adaptor 5-2648 that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.

NOTE: When the handset is placed in the cradle, the HOME indicator on the base illuminates to indicate the handset battery is charging.

Connecting the Telephone Line

On the base, plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the base and the other end into a modular wall phone jack.

Connections & Setup

Installing the Handset Battery

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

1.Push down on the top of the battery compartment cover (located on the back of each handset) and remove the cover.

2.Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the battery compartment.

NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the compartment. To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way.

3.Insert the battery pack.

4.Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.

5.Place the handset in the charging cradle.

Allow handset to charge for 16 hours prior to ﬁrst use. If you don’t properly charge the handset, battery performance is compromised.

BATTERY

BLACK WIRE

PRESS DOWN

FIRMLY

RED

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” shows in the display when the handset is placed in the charging cradle.

Installing the Docking Station

NOTE: Prior to installing the docking station, make sure the base unit has been installed.

Choose the best location to install the docking station, it should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top.

1.Plug one end of the docking station power adaptor cord into the power jack on the back of the docking station and the other end into an electrical outlet. Docking station display will show DOCKING STATION after a few seconds.

Connections & Setup

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. AC power adaptor 5-2674 that came with this unit.

Using other power supplies may damage the unit.

Connecting Your Cell Phone

1.Turn on your cell phone. If you have a ﬂip phone, it must be open for the cell dock to work.

2.Select the correct connection cable for the cell phone model to be docked to system.

3.Tip back the cradle to access the cable compartment on top of docking station.

4.Plug one end of the cable to the to the connector inside the compartment and the other end to your cell phone.

5.The docking station system features automatic cell phone registration. The docked indicator will illuminate after the cell phone has been successfully connected and registered. READY shows on the display and the unit is ready to use.

NOTE: For a list of cell phones compatible with the docking station, please refer to the model number compatibility information printed on the back of the gift box or visit the website: www.rca.com

Docking Station Layout

cell phone cradle

display

	in use	docked
	(indicator)	docked
		(indicator)
	program	exit
	(button)	exit
	(button)	(button)
		(button)
	(button)	(button)

Connections & Setup

Handset Layout

speaker
(button)	display

home in-use indicator

home (button)

CID/vol (button)

voicemail (button)

redial (button)

intercom (button)

ﬂash/exit (button)

Base Layout

cell in-use indicator

cell (button)

CID/vol (button)

memory (button)

hold (button)

delete (button)

format/conference

(button)

#pause/ringer on-off (button)

prog/mute (program/mute button)

page (button)

	home in use	cell in use
	(indicator)
		(indicator)

Programming the Docking Station

Programming Functions

The docking station uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built-in features. You may program the following items in main menu: Set Language, Reset Timer, and Register Docking Station.

NOTE: You may press the exit button at any time to exit the features menu.

Set Language

1.Press the program button on the docking station to go to main menu.

2.Use the or buttons to scroll to SET LANGUAGE.

3.Press the program button to enter the SET LANGUAGE menu, SET LANGUAGE ENG FRA ESP shows in the display.

SET LANGUAGEENG FRA ESP

4.Use the or buttons to scroll to your selection.

5.Press the program button to save your selection. SET LANGUAGE OK! will show in the display.

Programming the Docking Station

Timer (Displaying and Resetting the Cellular Phone Docking Station Call Timer)

1.Use the or buttons to scroll to TIMER.

2.Press the program button to enter the TIMER menu, RESET YES NO shows in the display.

99 59:59 RESET YES NO

3.Use the or buttons to scroll to your selection.

4.Press the program button to save your selection. If you choose to reset timer, OK! will show in the display.

1. Use the or buttons to scroll to REG DOC STAT’N

2. Press the program button to enter the REG DOC STAT’N menu, REG DOC STATION YES NO shows in the display.

REG DOC STATION

YES NO

3.Use the or buttons to scroll to your selection.

4.Press the program button to save your selection. If you choose to register, PRESS AND HOLD BASE PAGE KEY will show in the display.

5.Press and hold page button on base until DOCKING STATION REGISTERED shows in the display.

Programming the Handset

Standby Screen

The handset displays the user name (if entered) and handset number.

USER NAME

HANDSET X

Programming Functions

The system uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built-in features. You may program the following items in main menu: Room Monitor, Handset Setup.

Room Monitor

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

ROOM MONITOR HANDSET SETUP

3.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to ROOM MONITOR.

4.Press prog/mute button to enter ROOM MONITOR menu, ROOM MONITOR EXTENSION ? shows in the display.

5.Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset number to be monitored, either 1, 2, or 3.

6.The receiving handset will turn on the microphone and the originating handset will turn on the earpiece to monitor sound from the receiving handset.

NOTE: For room monitoring mode to work, the originating handset must NOT be on the cradle.

NOTE: While in room monitoring mode, the handsets will emit an alert tone approximately every 5 seconds if there is an incoming call. You may press the home button to quit room monitor and answer the call.

NOTE: While in room monitoring mode, the originating handset can be switched to monitor by speaker mode by pressing the speaker button once. Switch back to earpiece by pressing the home button once.

NOTE: Press the ﬂash/exit button on the handset to exit room monitor mode.

Programming the Handset

Handset Setup

You may program the following items:

Set Language, Handset Name, Ringer Tone, Ringer Volume, Cell Ring Tone, Cell Ring Vol,

Set Voicemail, VIP Melody, Key Tone, Area Code, Registration, De-Registration and Default Setting.

NOTE: During programming, you may press the ﬂash/exit button at any time to exit the menu and return to the sub-menu.

Set Language

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the SET LANGUAGE menu.

6.Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display.

7.Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1ENG, 2FRA, 3ESP, or use the CID/volor buttons to scroll to the desired language. “1ENG” is the default setting.

8.Press the prog/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the selected language shows in the display.

Handset Name

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Press the CID/vol or buttons button to scroll to the HANDSET NAME menu.

6.Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. HANDSET NAME shows in the display.

7.Use the 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.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the delete button to backspace and delete one character at a time.

8.Press the prog/mute button to save your name. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the handset name shows in the display.

Programming the Handset

Ringer Tone

You may choose from ten different ringer tones and ten different melodies.

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Make sure the ringer is turned on. See Ringer Volume section.

6.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the RINGER TONE menu.

7.Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET RINGER TONE 01 shows in the display. 01 is default setting.

8.Use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the desired setting (1 through 20). You will hear a sample of the ringer tone/melody you select.

9.Press the prog/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the selected ringer tone shows in the display.

Ringer Volume

There are two ways to adjust the ringer volume.

Method 1:

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the #pause/ringer on-off button to display SET RINGER 1HI 2LOW 3OFF.

3.Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to your selection. 1HI is the default setting.

4.Press #pause/ringer on-off button again to save and display the new selection for a few seconds.

Method 2:

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the RINGER VOLUME menu.

6.Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET RINGER 1HI 2LOW 3OFF shows in the display.

7.Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the CID/vol or buttons button to scroll to your selection. 1HI is the default setting.

8.Press the prog/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the new volume setting shows in the display.

NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer off icon shows in the display.

Programming the Handset

Cell Ring Tone

You may choose from ten different ringer tones and ten different melodies.

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the CELL RING TONE menu.

6.Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET CELL TONE 11 shows in the display. 11 is default setting.

SET CELL TONE 11

7.Use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the desired setting (1 through 20). You will hear a sample of the ringer tone/melody you select.

8.Press the prog/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the selected ringer tone shows in the display.

Cell Ring Vol

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the CELL RING VOL menu.

6.Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET CELL VOLUME 1HI 2LOW 3OFF shows in the display.

SET CELL VOLUME1HI 2LOW 3OFF

7.Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the CID/vol or buttons button to scroll to your selection. 1HI is the default setting.

8.Press the prog/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the new volume setting shows in the display.

Programming the Handset

Set Voicemail

This feature enables you to access your cell phone voicemail service with the touch of a button using the cordless handset.

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the SET VOICEMAIL menu.

6.Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. ENTER TEL NUMBER shows in the display.

7.Use the touch tone pad on the handset to enter the number you would normally dial to reach your cell phone voicemail service provider.

8.Press the prog/mute button to save your number. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and it returns to Handset Setting menu.

After programming is complete simply press the voicemail button on the handset. The number you entered will automatically be dialed using the cell line.

VIP Melody

This feature allows you to assign a speciﬁc melody to someone you want to get your attention when the person calls. When a VIP melody is assigned and that person calls, the unit rings the normal ring for the ﬁrst ring and then follows with VIP melody ring. You may choose from ten different polyphonic melodies and may store up to 10 VIP records.

NOTE: This feature ONLY works when the following conditions are met.

1.You have subscribed to Caller ID.

2.YouhaveyourCallerIDrecordtransferredtothememory.(RefertoStoringCIDRecordsinInternal Memory).“NOUSERMEMORY”willshowindisplaytoremindyoutodoCIDtransferﬁrst.

Storing VIP Melody

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to VIP MELODY menu.

6.Press prog/mute button to enter menu. VIP 1 **EMPTY** shows in the display.

NOTE: Ifthememorylocationisoccupied,thememorylocationandstoredmelodyandnumber appearinthedisplay.Ifthememorylocationisnotbeingused,then“EMPTY”showsinthedisplay.

Programming the Handset

7.Press CID/vol or buttons to select a VIP melody memory location (10 VIP locations) that does not currently contain a record.

8.Press prog/mute button to display SELECT MEMORY.

NOTE: If the memory location does not contain any CID memory records and you are trying to mark a speciﬁc record as VIP MELODY, then “NO USER MEMORY” will be displayed to alert the user to do CID transfer ﬁrst.

9.Press CID/vol or buttons to view the records from memory to be selected as VIP entry.

10.Press prog/mute button to display VIP MELODY 01.

11.Press CID/vol or buttons to select from melody 01 to melody 10 (a testing tone is generated while making melody selection)

12.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

NOTE: If the desired number/record was previously stored in any one of the ten VIP melody records, “DUPLICATE NUMBER” shows in the display.

Changing a Stored VIP Melody Record

Use the Storing VIP Melody procedure to change the number of a selected record and replace the old phone number with new phone number.

When REPLACE VIP# ? shows in the display, you must press prog/mute button on the handset to conﬁrm replacement.

Reviewing And Deleting Stored VIP Melody Record

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to VIP MELODY menu.

6.Press the prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

7.Use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the desired VIP Melody Record.

8.If you want to delete the information, press the delete button on the handset while the entry displays. The display show DELETE VIP# ?.

9.Press the delete button again to conﬁrm. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and VIP# DELETED shows in the display.

Programming the Handset

Key Tone

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the KEY TONE menu.

6.Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET KEY TONE 1ON 2 OFF shows in the display.

7.Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1 or 2, or use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to your selection. 1ON is the default setting.

8.Press the prog/mute button to conﬁrm and the key tone setting shows in the display.

Area Code

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the AREA CODE menu.

6.Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET AREA CODE - - - shows in the display.

7.Use the touch-tone pad to enter your 3-digit area code.

8.Press the prog/mute button to conﬁrm. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the new area code shows in the display.

NOTE: To restore the default setting to - - -, press and release the delete button when “SET AREA CODE” shows in the display.

Handset Registration

Your handset is pre-registered and ready to use. It is not recommended that handset be registered again unless absolutely necessary.

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the REGISTRATION menu.

6.Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. REGISTRATION 1YES 2NO shows in the display.

7.Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1 or 2, or use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to your selection. 2NO is the default setting.

Programming the Handset

8.Press the prog/mute button to conﬁrm your selection. If you choose to register, HOLD BASE PAGE WAIT FOR BEEP shows in the display.

9.Press and hold the page button on the base unit until you hear a long beep at the handset and HANDSET X REGISTERED shows in the handset display, where X is the handset number. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

De-Registration

This setting may be made with the handsets only. De-registration cancels registration. During the de-registration process, keep the handset near the base.

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the DEREGISTRATION menu.

6.Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. REGISTRATION 1YES 2NO shows in the display.

7.Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1 or 2, or use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to your selection. 2NO is the default setting.

WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re-registered.

8.Press the prog/mute button to conﬁrm your selection. If you choose 1YES to de-register, MOVE NEAR TO BASE shows in the display for two seconds, then CONFIRM? 1YES 2NO appears

in the display.

9.Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1 or 2, or use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to your selection. 1YES is the default setting.

10.Press the prog/mute button to conﬁrm. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone. Then HANDSET X DEREGISTERED shows in the display to conﬁrm the handset is deregistered.

NOTE: When you complete the de-registration process, “HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION” shows in the display. To use the handset, you must register the handset.

Programming the Handset

Global De-Registration

If one or more handsets becomes lost, you should de-register all handsets to ensure proper system operation. Follow the steps below to de-register all remaining handsets at the same time.

1.Press and hold the page button on the base until the home indicator on the base ﬂashes.

2.Press and hold the page button on the base again until the home indicator on the base ﬂashes rapidly.

3.Press and release the page button on the base once. All handsets and the docking station are deregistered. HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the handset display, and DOCKING NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the docking station display.

Default Setting

As you become familiar with this system, you may prefer to use the system’s original settings. Follow the steps below to return to the factory default settings.

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu.

3.Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

4.Press prog/mute button to conﬁrm.

5.Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the DEFAULT SETTING menu.

6.Press the prog/mute button to enter the menu. DEFAULT SETTING 1YES 2NO shows in the display.

7.Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to select 1 or 2, or use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to your selection. 2NO is the default setting.

NOTE: If you choose “YES” all the settings in the programmable menu are returned to factory default setting.

8. Press the prog/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Basic Operation

Docking Station Operation

Indicators

In-use Indicator	When the handset is in talk mode using the cell network, the in-use indicator on
	the docking station illuminates.
Docked Indicator	When the docking station identiﬁes the cell phone successfully, the docked
	indicator illuminates.

Call Timer

The timer records the total airtime minutes (incoming and outgoing) used by the cell when docked to the station.

NOTE: It does NOT record minutes used when the cell phone is not docked to the system.

0000:30

Whenever a call is being conducted, the timer starts to count automatically. The call time will be shown on the docking station display in the nearest hour/minute format.

After the call is terminated, the timer information will be shown on the docking display for one minute.

The timer will retain accumulated minutes after the cell phone is removed from the cell dock. When cell phone docking is re-established, the timer will continue to count accumulated minutes.

In the event that a different cell phone is connected to the cell dock, the display will show

RESET? YES NO. The timer will default to NO if you do not make a selection within 20 seconds. The timer can be reset manually. See “Programming the Docking Station”.

Charging the Cell Phone

Once the cell phone is recognized and the docked indicator is illuminated, the docking station will provide the corresponding power to charge the cell phone automatically. The docked cell phone will show the charging information accordingly.

Upgrading the Cellular Phone Docking System Software

Your cell docking system comes with a USB cable that allows for software upgrades via the internet at www.rca.com, or separately purchased upgrade kits.

Situation

What to do

Current cell phone is listed on back of box but cell phone does not operate properly.

Go to www.rca.com for latest software revision.

Basic Operation

Situation

What to do

You have an existing or new cell phone not listed on the original package. The cell phone may be compatible with one of the adaptor cables that was included in your original purchase. Or, you purchased an accessory cable without software.

Go to www.rca.com to verify cable compatibility. If compatible, then upgrade your software via the website. If you purchased a separate cable without software CD, it may not be necessary to upgrade your software.Check to see if your phone is listed on the acccessory cable packaging.

You have an existing or new cell phone that requires a new adaptor cable.

Go to www.rca.com or retailer to see if your new phone is supported. If so, then purchase upgrade kit at your retailer. Kit includes software CD and new adaptor cable.

Installing the Cellular Phone Docking System Software Upgrade

Once you have the software upgrade you need, follow these instructions to install the upgrade in your docking station:

IMPORTANT: Disconnect your cell phone from the docking station before doing a software upgrade.

1.Connect one end of the USB cable (included) to the docking station and the other end to your PC.

2.Run the software upgrade.

3.Reconnect your cell phone (refer to “Connecting Your Cell Phone” section for assistance).

Telephone Operation

Indicators

Base Home Indicator	When the handset is correctly seated in the cradle and is charging or
	when the handset is in TALK mode using the telephone land line the
	home indicator on the base illuminates. During an incoming call on the
	telephone land line, the indicator ﬂashes.
Base Cell Indicator	When the handset is in TALK mode using the cell phone network the cell
	indicator on the base illuminates. During an incoming call on the cell
	phone network, the indicator ﬂashes.

Handset Home Indicator When the handset is in TALK mode using the telephone land line the home indicator on the handset illuminates. During an incoming call on

the telephone land line, the indicator ﬂashes.

Handset Cell Indicator	When the handset is in TALK mode using the cell phone network the cell
	indicator on the handset illuminates. During an incoming call on the cell
	phone network, the indicator ﬂashes.
Docking Station	When cell phone is recognized by the system the docked indicator illuminates.
Docked Indicator
Docking Station	When cell phone call is in progress in use indicator illuminates.
In use Indicator

Basic Operation

Making Calls

With the telephone land line

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the home button on the handset, listen for the dial tone, and enter the telephone number

you want to call. - OR -

Enter the telephone number you want to call, then press the home button. - OR -

Press the CID/vol or button to select the desired record, then press the home button. - OR -

Press the memory button. Then use CID/vol or buttons to scroll to desired memory record and press the home button.

With the cell phone network

1.Enter the telephone number you want to call; the number shows on the handset display.

2.Press the cell button on the handset and the number dials automatically.

NOTE: If you want to delete the pre-dial number you entered, press the delete button until all of the digits are erased.

NOTE: If you press the cell button before you dial the number, “DIAL NUMBER THEN PRESS CELL” shows in the display.

Answering Calls

NOTE: Adjust the handset volume by pressing the CID/vol or during a call.

With the telephone land line

1.When phone rings, pick up the handset and press the home button.

2.When call is complete, press the home button to hang up.

With the cell phone network

1.When phone rings, pick up the handset and press the cell button.

2.When call is complete, press the cell button to hang up.

Handset Call Timer

After you press the home or cell button on the handset, the built-in call timer shows on the display and counts the length of time of the call in minutes and seconds.

Pre-Dialing

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Enter the telephone number you want to call. The number shows in the handset display.

3.Press the home or cell button on the handset, and the number automatically dials.

NOTE: You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.

NOTE: If you want to delete the pre-dial number you entered, press the delete button until all of the digits are erased.

Basic Operation

Auto Standby

If you place the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook (during a call), the call is automatically disconnected.

Ringer HI/LOW/OFF

NOTE: This setting is for the land line only.

There are two ways to set the cordless handset ringer to HI/LOW/OFF. One is the traditional way as described in the Programming Functions; Handset Setup; Ringer Volume menus. The other one is this short cut to ringer menu.

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the #pause/ringer on-off button to display SET RINGER 1HI 2LOW 3OFF.

3.Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to your selection. 1HI is the default setting.

4.Press #pause/ringer on-off button again to save and display the new selection for a few seconds.

NOTE: This feature ONLY applies to the cordless handset and not the cell phone ringer.

Flash/Call Waiting on Land Line Service

If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display.

•To connect to the waiting call, press the ﬂash/exit button on the handset, and your original call is put on hold.

•To switch between the two calls, press the ﬂash/exit button.

TIP: Do not press the home button on the handset to activate a custom calling service, such as call waiting, or call will disconnect.

Flash/Call Waiting on Cellular Service

Your cell phone may offer call waiting as a stand-alone device if you subscribe to the Call Waiting service from your cellular service provider.

Some—but not all—cell phones also allow call waiting access through the adaptor cable and the docking station. When using the cell dock system, you will hear the call waiting beep from your cellular provider. Press the ﬂash/exit button on your handset to see if you can access the incoming cell call. If your cell phone allows access through the adaptor cable, you will be connected to the incoming call.

Press the ﬂash/exit button again to switch back to the original caller.

Last Number Redial

You may redial a number up to 32 digits long. To quickly redial the last number you dialed: 1. Press the home button.

Basic Operation

2.Press the redial button. The number dials automatically through the land line. -OR-

3.Press the redial button ﬁrst, then use the CID/vol or buttons to select the desired redial number.

-Press CID/vol to review the oldest call and scroll toward the most recent calls (higher numbers).

-Press CID/vol to review the newest call and scroll to older calls (lower numbers).

NOTE: You may choose from three last dialed numbers.

4. Press the home or cell button. The number dials automatically through the land or cell line.

If, when using the telephone land line, you get a busy signal and want to keep dialing the number, press the redial button to quickly redial the number.

Exit

Press the ﬂash/exit button to exit a menu function and return to the standby screen.

Page

The page feature helps you locate a misplaced handset. To send and receive pages, all handsets must be registered. If your handset is not registered, follow the instructions in the “Registration” section of this manual.

Paging from the Base/Group Page

Use the base to page any registered handsets at the same time.

1.Press the page button on the base. All handsets beep for two minutes, and PAGING FROM BASE shows on each handset’s display.

2.To cancel the page, press the page button on the base, or press the home button or ﬂash/exit button on each handset.

Hold

1.Press the hold button on the handset to put a call on hold. LINE ON HOLD shows on the display for land line calls. CELL ON HOLD shows on the display for cell calls.

2.To take the call off hold, press the hold button again.

NOTE: To switch a land line call on hold from one handset to another, refer to the section “Transferring External Land Line Calls to Other Handset.”

Mute

To have a private, off-line conversation, use the MUTE feature. The party on the telephone line cannot hear you, but you can hear them.

1.Press the prog/mute button. The handset display shows MUTE ON.

2.Press the prog/mute button to cancel and return to your phone conversation.

Receiver Volume Control

When the handset is ON (in talk mode) you may adjust the receiver volume by pressing the CID/vol or buttons. There are four volume levels to choose from. When the maximum or

minimum volume level is reached, the phone beeps twice. VOL 1 is minimum and VOL 4 is maximum.

Speakerphone Operation

Answering a Call with the Handset

1.When the phone rings, press the speaker button on the handset.

2.When ﬁnished, press the speaker button again to hang up.

Making a Call with the Handset

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Enter the desired number,

-OR -

Press the CID/vol or buttons to select the desired CID record, - OR -

Press the memory button and then use CID/vol or buttons to scroll to desired memory record.

3.Press the speaker button to dial the number

4.When ﬁnished, press the speaker button again to hang up.

NOTE: If you are using the handset and want to switch to the speakerphone, press the speaker button, press the speaker button again to end conversation. If you are using the speakerphone and want to switch to the handset, press the home button or cell button, press home button or cell button again to end conversation.

Making a Call with the Handset through the Cell Network

1.Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Enter the desired number,

-OR -

Press the CID/vol or buttons to select the desired CID record, - OR -

Press the memory button and then use CID/vol or buttons to scroll to desired memory record.

3.Press the cell button to dial the number through the cell phone network.

4.After call is connected, press the speaker button to switch to speakerphone mode.

Intercom Operation

NOTE: The Intercom function is only applicable with the addition of Model 23210 accessory handset.

The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another registered handset without tying up the telephone line. And since the telephone line is not in use, you may still receive incoming calls.

Making an Intercom Call

1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

Intercom Operation

2.Press the intercom button on the handset. INTERCOM EXTENSION? appears in the display.

3.Use the touch-tone pad to select the handset you want to page.

NOTE: To cancel page, press the intercom button again or the ﬂash/exit button on the sending handset.

4. Wait for the person at the receiving handset to press the intercom button.

NOTE: If the receiving handset does not answer within two minutes, the intercom call is automatically canceled. The originating handset displays “NO ANSWER.”

5.When ﬁnished, press the ﬂash/exit button or intercom button on either handset to deactivate the intercom.

Receiving an Intercom Call

When you receive an intercom call, your handset beeps. To answer the call press the intercom button or home button.

Advanced Intercom Features

Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call

If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, the intercom call is immediately terminated and both handsets ring. Either handset user may press the home button or cell button to answer the call.

Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls

During a telephone call, you may use the intercom function to page another handset and have an off line, private (two-way) intercom conversation. You may also have a three-way conversation between the external caller and the handsets, or you may transfer the external telephone call to another handset.

NOTE: Before you intercom/page another handset, you must decide whether you want to create a two-way or a three-way conversation.

Two-Way Calling

Between two handsets

NOTE: This option is only available if you have an additional handset (not included) and works when the external call is made with the land line.

1.During an external land line call, press the intercom key. LINE ON HOLD EXTENSION? shows in the display.

2.Use the touch-tone pad to select the handset you want to page. You will hear a paging tone and PAGING shows in the originating handset’s display.

NOTE: PAGING FROM . . .shows in the display on the receiving handset, and the receiving handset presses the intercom button to answer the intercom call. Both intercom users may speak privately. The external caller will not hear the intercom conversation.

3.When ﬁnished, press the ﬂash/exit button or intercom button to end the intercom call, return to the talk mode, and resume your original telephone conversation.

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