RCA 26971 User Manual
26971
40-Channel 900 MHz Cordless
Kitchen Speakerphone with
Call-Waiting Caller ID
User's Guide
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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.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
Model 26971A
15969130 (Rev. 1 DOM E)
02-50
Printed in China
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
101 West 103rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
© 2002 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
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.
Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information,
provided by your local telephone company, to subscribers of Caller
ID or similar caller identification services.
Your Caller ID phone enables you to:
•Identify callers before you answer the phone.
•View the time and date of each incoming call.
•Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.
• Know who called while you were away or on the phone.
To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take
a few minutes right now to read through this user's guide.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this
phone, you must subscribe to either the standard
Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting
Caller ID Service.
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.
CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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TELEPHONE JACK
REQUIREMENTS
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type
modular 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 NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate
at frequencies that may cause interference to 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.
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to provide
protection against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges
to your phone line.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its
security code. After a power outage or battery replacement, you
should place the handset in the base for about 20 seconds to reset
the code.
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HANDSET AND BASE LAYOUT
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CHARGE/
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indicator
VOLUME buttons
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
INFORMATION
• 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 uninsulated 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.
IMPORT ANT INST ALLATION 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 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.
INSTALLING THE PHONE
Choose the best location to install your base and handset charge
cradle. Your base and handset charge cradle should be placed on a
level surface such as a desk or table top, or you may mount the
base on a wall.
NOTE : The handset can be charged facing up or down.
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CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL)
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•Plug the power supply into the power jack on the bottom of the
base and the other end into an electrical outlet. The CHARGE/IN
USE indicator comes on, verifying the battery is charging.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2576
power supply that came with this unit. Using other
power supplies may damage the unit.
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you
don't properly charge the phone, battery performance will be
compromised.
NOTE: DO NOT connect the telephone line to the modular
jack until the phone has charged for 12 hours.
CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE
•Plug the telephone line cord to the jack marked PHONE LINE jack
on the bottom of the base and into the a modular phone jack.
•Place the handset in the cradle on the base.
NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone
dialing. To change to pulse (rotary) dialing, see TONE/
PULSE DIALING. If you don't know which type of service you
have, check with your local telephone company.
WALL MOUNTING
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NOTE: For best results, leave the base on a flat surface during
initial charging before you hang it on the wall.
•Slip the mounting holes on the back of the base over the wall
plate posts and firmly slide the unit down into place (wall plate
not included).
•Place the handset in the cradle.
PEN AND NOTEPAD
For your convenience, a writing pen and standard 3" x 3" notepad
is included with your phone.
•Insert the pen into the hole on the top right side of the base.
•Remove the plastic wrap from around the notepad, remove the
cardboard backing, and stick the notepad to the square holder
on the front of the base.
TELEPHONE SET UP
There are three programmable menus available: Language, Tone/
Pulse Dialing and Area Code.
LANGUAGE SETTING
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the PROGRAM/FLASH button until
shows in the display.
3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset or press the left or right
arrow button to scroll to enter the desired setting. For example,
to choose English, press the number 1 key.
4. Press PROGRAM/FLASH to store selection. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
1ENG
is the default setting.
TONE/PULSE DIALING
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the PROGRAM/FLASH button until
shows in the display.
3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset or press the left or right
arrow button to scroll the desired setting. For example, to
choose Tone dialing, press the number 1 key.
4. Press PROGRAM/FLASH to store selection. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
Tone
is the default setting.
AREA CODE SETTING
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the PROGRAM/FLASH button until
shows in the display.
3. Use the handset number pad to enter your three digit area code.
4. Press PROGRAM/FLASH to store selection. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
- - -
is the default setting.
1ENG 2FRA 3ESP
1 Tone 2 Pulse
- - - SET AREA CODE
TELEPHONE OPERATION
RECEIVING A CALL
1. Check the display to see who is calling.
2. Press the TALK/callback button.
MAKING A CALL
To make a call, press the TALK/callback button before you dial and
press it again to hang up.
REDIAL
While the phone is on, press the redial button to redial the last
number you dialed (up to 32 digits). If you get a busy signal, and want
to keep dialing the number, just press redial again (you don't have to
turn the phone off and back on).
FLASH
Use the PROGRAM/FLASH button to activate custom calling
services such as call waiting or call transfer, which
are available through your local phone company.
TIP: Don’t use the TALK/callback button to activate custom
calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the
phone.
CHARGE/IN USE INDICATOR LIGHT
The in use/charge indicator is lit when the handset is in the cradle
on the base, or when the phone is ON. It flashes when an incoming
call is received. It blinks when a message is waiting or when
paging the handset.
CHANNEL
While talking, you might need to manually change the channel to
get rid of static. Press and release the DELETE/CHANNEL button to
move to the next channel.
TEMPORARY TONE
This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touchtone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc., by pressing
the TONE*/CANCEL button to temporarily make the phone touc h-tone
compatible. To get information about your bank account, for example,
you would:
1. Call the bank’s information line.
2. Press the TONE*/CANCEL button after your call is answered.
3. Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction.
4. Hang up when finished. The phone returns to pulse (rotary)
service.
CANCEL
When the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode), press the TONE*/
CANCEL button t o c a ncel any command you initiated.
VOLUME
While talking, press the CID/VOL buttons (left and right arrows) to
control the volume of the handset's earpiece. There are four
volume levels. Press the right arrow () button to increase the
volume level, and press the left arrow () button to decrease. VOL
1 is the lowest level and VOL 4 is the loudest.
HANDSET RINGER
Three options are available: RINGER OFF, LOW, and HIGH. The
default setting is RINGER LOW.
• When the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode), press RINGER once
to listen to the current ringer tone.
•Press RINGER again to change the setting. The desired setting
shows in the display.
NOTE: If you turn the ringer off, the display shows RINGER
OFF when the phone is in standby mode.
BASE RINGER
Three options are available: RINGER LOW , MEDIUM, and HIGH.
• When the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode), press the left or right
arrow button on the base to listen to the current ringer tone.
•To change the ringer tone, press and release the right arrow button
to increase the tone or the left arrow to decrease the tone.
NOTE: You cannot turn off the base ringer.
SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION
SPEAKERPHONE LOCATION
For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following:
•Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick
up these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into
the receiving mode when you finish talking.)
• Surfaces affected by vibration.
•Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to
a cabinet, which can generate an echo effect.
SPEAKERPHONE USE
Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone:
• The speakerphone works similar to a two-way radio in that you
can only listen or talk at one time.
•Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly
heard by the person to whom you are talking.
RECEIVING A CALL
When the phone rings, press the SPEAKER button to answer a call.
NOTE: You cannot not dial out while in speakerphone mode.
You can only receive and answer calls.
3-WAY CONFERENCE
While the handset is engaged in an external call, a third party may
press the SPEAKER button to join in a three-way conference
between the base, handset, and external party.
INDICATOR LIGHT
The speakerphone is ON when the indicator light is turned on.
SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME
You may choose from eight volume levels.
•Press the SPEAKER button to turn on the speakerphone.
•Press the left or right arrow button on the base to adjust the
speakerphone listening level. You will hear a tone when you
reach the minimum or maximum volume level.
FINDING THE HANDSET
The PAGE feature helps you locate a misplaced handset. Press the
PAGE button on the base, and the handset beeps continuously for
about two minutes or until you press any button on the handset.
You may also press PAGE again to cancel.
NOTE: The handset ringer does not need to be turned
ON for this feature to work.
CALLER ID (CID) FEATURES
Time
Date
10:15
Caller ID phone number
This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your
local phone company. This information can include the phone
number, date, and time;
time. The unit can store up to 40 calls for later review.
CALLER ID WITH CALL WAITING
Provided you subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting service from
your phone company, you are able to see who is calling when you
hear the call waiting beep. The caller identification information
appears in the display after you hear the tone.
•Press the PR OGRAM/FLASH button to put the current person on
hold so that you can answer the incoming call.
IMPORTANT: In order to use the Caller ID functions with
this unit, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/
Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting
Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone,
you must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting Service.
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS
When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the
phone company to your Caller ID telephone between the first and
second ring.
or
Caller ID/Memory Location
NEW CALL #AM
11/24 25
REPT
1-315-555-1324
SMITH JOHN
Caller ID name
the name, phone number, date, and
When the memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the
oldest call in memory.
received that have not been reviewed.
call from the same number was received more than once.
NEW
appears in the display for calls
REPT
indicates that a new
NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding
name service availability.
REVIEWING CID RECORDS
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you
know how many calls have been received.
•Press the CID/VOL left arrow button to scroll through the call
records from the most recent to the oldest.
•Press the CID/VOL right arrow button to scroll through the call
records from the oldest to the newest.
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO
MEMORY
You may transfer a Caller ID record to your phone’s memory.
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly
before storing in memory. It is not possible to re-format CID
records stored in memory.
1. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll to the
desired record.
2. Press the MEMORY button.
3. Press the desired memory location. Example, press the number
1 key to store the record in memory location 1.
To r e p lace a CID record stored in a memory location with a new
CID record:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 3.
2. Press the MEMORY button and
display.
3. Press TONE*/CANCEL to exit, or press memory again and the
new CID record replaces the old CID record in that memory
location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
REPLACE MEMO?
shows in the
DELETING THE CID RECORD
SHOWING IN THE DISPLAY
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to display the
desired Caller ID record.
3. Press DELETE/CHANNEL. The display shows
4. Press DELETE/CHANNEL again to erase the record. You will hear
a confirmation tone. The display shows
Caller ID record shows in the display.
DELETE?
DELETED
. Then the next
DELETING ALL CID RECORDS
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to display any Caller
ID record.
3. Press and hold DELETE/CHANNEL button until the unit beeps
DELETE ALL?
and
4. Press DELETE/CHANNEL aga in to erase all record s. You will hear a
confirmation tone, and the display shows
shows in the display.
NO CALLS
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DIALING A CID NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to display the
desired Caller ID record.
3. Press TALK/callback button. The number dials automatically.
CHANGING THE CID NUMBER FORMA T
The FORMAT button lets you change the format of the displayed CID
number. The available formats are as follows.
7-digit 7-digit telephone number.
10-digit 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
11-digit long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code +
1. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll to the
number you want to call back.
2. If the number does not dial as shown, press the FORMAT
button. Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of digits
are shown.
3. Press TALK/callback button. The number dials automatically.
7-digit telephone number.
MEMORY
Store up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing. This
memory feature is in addition to the 40 Caller ID records that can
be stored in the Caller ID memory log.
STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN
MEMORY
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the MEMORY button.
3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).
4. Press the MEMORY button again. The display shows
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NAME
NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5.
For example, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the two key
twice for the letter B, press the four key three times for the letter
I, and press the five key three times for the letter L. After one
second, press the five key three times again for the second
letter L and press the one key to insert a space between the
letter L and S. Press the seven key four times for the letter S,
press the six key once for the letter M, press the four key three
times for the letter I, press the eight key once for the letter T, and
press the four key twice for the letter H.
NOTE: If you enter a wrong letter, press DELETE/CHANNEL
button to backspace.
5. Press the MEMORY button to save the name. The display shows
ENTER TEL NUMBR
6. Use the number keypad to enter the telephone number you
want to store (up to 24 digits).
7. Press MEMORY again to store the number. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
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CHANGING A STORED NUMBER
1. Repeat steps 1 through 7 in Storing a Name and Number in
Memory.
2. Press the MEMORY button and
display.
3. Press TONE*/CANCEL to exit, or press the MEMORY button to
store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.
REPLACE MEMO?
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in
Memory.
2. Press the REDIAL button.
3. Press the MEMORY button to store the number. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
To r eplace an old redial number stored in a memory locations with
a new redial number:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in
Memory.
2. Press the MEMORY button and
display.
3. Press TONE*/CANCEL to exit, or press the MEMORY button
again and the new redial number replaces the old redial number
in that memory location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
REPLACE MEMO?
DIALING A STORED NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/callback
button.
2. Press MEMORY button.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location. The
number dials automatically.
- OR -
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press MEMORY button.
3. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll through the
numbers stored in memory until the desired number is shown.
4. Press TALK/callback. The numbers dial automatically.
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE
When storing information in memory, press the PAUSE # button
twice within one second to insert a delay in the dialing sequence of
a stored telephone number when a pause is needed to wait for a
dial tone (for example after you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait
for a computer access tone). PAUSE shows on the display as a
Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.
ENTER
shows in the
shows in the
“P. “
REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED
NUMBERS
1. Press MEMORY, then use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button
to view the entry.
2. While the entry is displayed, press DELETE/CHANNEL button to
delete the entry. The display shows
3. Press DELETE/CHANNEL again to delete the entry.
shows in the display.
DELETE?
DELETED
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of
numbers such as using a calling card for a frequently called long
distance number. Basically, you dial each part of the sequence
from memory. The following example shows how you can use
chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service:
The Number For Memory Location
Long distance access number 7
Authorization code 8
Frequently called long distance number 9
1. Make sure the phone is ON.
2. Press MEMORY and then press 7.
3. When you hear the access tone, press MEMORY again and then
press 8.
4. At the next access tone, press MEMORY and then 9.
TIP: Wait for the access tones between pressing the memory
button, or your call might not go through.
PROGRAMMABLE TIMER
Keep track of baking or cooking times with the built-in, easy-to-read
digital display timer. A loud two-minute alarm sounds when
countdown time expires.
SETTING THE TIMER
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the TIMER button.
3. The unit displays
(minutes) blinks in the display.
SET TIMER 0 0 MIN 00 SEC
4. Press the desired number 0-9.
5. After the first digit is entered, the second digit blinks.
6. Continue entering digits for the number of seconds you want
to set.
NOTE: Maximum timing period is 99 minutes 99 seconds,
while one minute equals 60 seconds.
STARTING THE TIMER
When the countdown time is set,
1. Press the TIMER button to start counting down. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
2. When the countdown time expires,
shows in the display, and an alarm sounds for two minutes.
STOPPING THE TIMER
When the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode), press the TONE*/
CANCEL or TIMER button to stop the countdown and return to
standby mode.
NOTE: The timer stops automatically if the battery charge is
low or empty.
PAUSING THE TIMER
Press the TIMER button to pause the countdown. The remaining
time is held. Press TIMER again to resume the countdown.
USING THE TIMER WITH OTHER MODES
Once the countdown starts, the timer keeps counting down until
time runs out and the alarm sounds even if the phone is in other
modes. To cancel the timer while in other modes, press TONE*/
CANCEL or TIMER. The timer does not show in the display in other
modes. To view the remaining time, press the TIMER button.
TALK MODE
1. Press the TIMER button to view the remaining time, and press
TIMER again to display the channel number, call counter, and
volume level.
• When the countdown is complete, TIMER STOP shows in the
display, and an alarm sounds for two minutes.
2. Press the TIMER button to stop the alarm and display the
channel number, call counter, and volume level.
, and the first digit
TIMER ON 00 MIN 00 SEC
NOTE: To maximize the countdown timer's functionality,
ensure the battery is fully charged.
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP
OPERATION
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET
TO
THE HANDSET
For hands free conversation,
connect the headset (optional)
to the HEADSET jack as shown.
The handset receiver and
microphone are disabled when
the headset is connected.
Adjust the headset to rest
comfortably on top of your
head and over your ear. Move
the microphone to
approximately 2 to 3 inches
from your mouth.
•Press the TALK/callback button to answer or place a call before
using the headset.
TIP: To order a HEADSET, please refer to the accessory order
form at the end of this user’s guide.
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP
There are two slots, one on each side of the handset.
•Attach the belt clip by inserting the sides of the
belt clip into the slots. Snap the ends of the belt
clip into place.
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CHANGING THE BATTERY
Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace
battery.
1. Remove the battery compartment door.
2. Disconnect the battery plug from the jack in the
handset battery compartment and remove the
battery pack.
3. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord
into the jack inside the handset.
4. Put the battery compartment door back on.
5. Place handset in the base to charge.
Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for
12 hours) prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack.
If you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance will
be compromised.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury,
use only the battery 5-2461.
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other
batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which
can cause injury.
•To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery
listed in the User’s Guide.
•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
•Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your
ATLINKS USA, Inc. product indicates that we are
participating in a program to collect and recycle
Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United
States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information or contact your local recycling center.
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these
guidelines:
•Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices
that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or
fluorescent lamps).
• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
•Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the phone.
•Clean with a soft cloth.
• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because
this will damage the finish.
•Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the
phone at a later date.
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION
•Aluminum siding.
•Foil backing on insulation.
• Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio
signals.
•You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves,
computers, etc.
•Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
• Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of
the house.
• Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other
electronic devices.
• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
• Handset battery is low.
•You’re out of range of the base.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit.
INCOMPLETE DATA Caller information has been interrupted
ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter the name
ENTER TEL NUMBR Prompt telling you to enter the
DELETE? Prompt asking if you want to erase
DELETE ALL? Prompt asking if you want to erase all
DELETED Prompt confirming the Caller ID /
END OF LIST Indicates that there is no additional
NEW Indicates call or calls have not been
UNKNOWN NAME/ The incoming call is from
CALLER/NUMBER an area not serviced by Caller ID or the
PAG I NG Someone has pressed the page button
BLOCKED CALL The person is calling from a number
BLOCKED NAME The person’s name is blocked from
REPT Repeat call message. Indicates that a
during transmission or the phone line is
excessively noisy.
for one of the 10 memory locations.
telephone number for one of the 10
memory locations.
Caller ID records or one of the 10
numbers stored in the phone’s
outgoing memory.
Caller ID records.
Memory record is erased.
information in Caller ID memory.
reviewed.
information was not sent.
on the base.
that has been blocked from
transmission.
transmission.
new call from the same number was
received more than once.
NO DATA No Caller ID information was received.
EMPTY Indicates a memory location is vacant.
NO CALLS Indicates no CID records have been
stored.
MESSAGE WAITING Indicates a message is available.
BLOCK NUMBER The caller’s number is blocked from
transmission.
MSG WAITING OFF Indicates a message is received.
REPLACE MEMO? Prompt asking if you want to replace
the old record with the new entry.
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS
Signal Meaning
A long warbling tone Signals an incoming call
(with ringer on)
Two long beeps Confirmation Tone
One short and one long beep Page signal
One short beep Low battery warning
every seven seconds
Three short beeps Error tone
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
TELEPHONE
No dial tone
• Check and/or repeat installation steps:
Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working
electrical outlet.
Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and
the modular wall jack.
•Disconnect the base from the wall jack and connect another
phone to the same jack. If there is no dial tone on the second
phone, the problem might be your wiring or local service.
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to
the base.
• Make sure the battery is properly charged (12 hours).
• Make sure the battery pack installed correctly.
•Did the handset beep when you pressed the TALK/callback
button? Did the display turn on? The battery may need to be
charged.
Dial tone is OK, but can't dial out
• Make sure the tone/pulse dialing mode is set according to the
type of service you are subscribed to.
Handset does not ring
• Make sure the ringer switch on the handset is turned ON.
•You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try
unplugging some phones.
•See solutions for No dial tone.
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
• Change channels.
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to
the base.
•Relocate the base
• Charge the battery.
• Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with
another household appliance.
Unit beeps
•Place handset in base for 20 seconds to reset the security code.
If that doesn’t work, charge battery for 12 hours.
•Clean charging contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth,
or an eraser.
•See solutions for No dial tone.
•Replace the battery.
Memory Dialing
• Make sure the memory location keys are programmed correctly.
•Follow proper dialing sequence.
• Make sure the tone/pulse dialing mode is set according to the
type of service you are subscribed to.
•Did you reprogram numbers into memory after power outage or
battery replacement?
CALLER ID
No Display
• Is battery fully charged? Try replacing the battery. Make sure the
battery is properly installed and connected.
• If you are using AC power, make sure that the unit is connected
to a non-switched electrical outlet. Disconnect the unit from the
plug and plug it in again.
•Did you order Caller ID service from your local telephone
company?
Caller ID Error Message
• The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than
valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first
ring. This message indicates the presence of noise on the line.
In use/charge indicator on the base flashes
•Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service and
you subscribe to it, the in use/charge indicator on the base flashes
when the phone is not in use to indicate there is a message
waiting. It stops flashing after the message has been reviewed.
S
ERVICE
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or
warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-
448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect
the equipment until the problem is resolved.
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its
authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by ATLINKS USA, Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service,
refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service
at 1-800-448-0329.
Or refer inquiries to:
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations
P O Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot
down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift.
This information will be valuable if service should be required
during the warranty period.
Purchase date ________________________________________________
Name of store ________________________________________________
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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year, from date of purchase.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from
date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:
• Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is
under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
How you get service:
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided
with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing
materials.
• ”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is
evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to
obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via
standard UPS or its equivalent to:
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
c/o Thomson
11721 B Alameda Ave.
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by
• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. ATLINKS accepts no liability in case of
•A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding
• Installation and setup service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit.
Limitation of Warranty:
•THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO
Socorro, Texas 79927
the warranty.
damage or loss.
does not
cover:
operating instructions and user controls. Any additional information, should be
obtained from your dealer.)
It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of
the card is not required for warranty coverage.
THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN
INFORMATION GIVEN BY ATLINKS USA, INC., ITS AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES
SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS
WARRANTY.
CUSTOMER: CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ATLINKS USA, INC. SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF
WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights
that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
DESCRIPTION
Belt clip
Headset
Replacement battery
Power supply
MODEL NO.
5-2576
5-2425
5-2461
5-2556
To order, call 1-800-338-0376 (for accessories only) or
complete this order form.
For credit card purchases
Your complete charge card number, its expiration date and your
signature are necessary to process all charge card orders.
Copy your complete account number from your VISA card.
My card expires:
Copy your complete account number from your
Master Card or Discover.
Copy the number above your
name on the Master Card.
My card expires:
____________________________________________________________________
Authorized Signature
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise.........................................$_______________
Sales T ax........................................................$_______________
We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state,
county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. Duties will apply for
shipments to Canada.
Use VISA or Master Card or Discover preferably. Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only. No COD or Cash. All accessories are subject to availability. Where
applicable, we will ship a superseding model.
Shipping/Handling....................................... $_______________
Total Amount Enclosed.................................$_______________
Mail order form and money order or check (in U.S. currency)
made payable to Thomson to:
✂
Thomson
Mail Order Department
P. O . B o x 8419
Ronks, PA 17573-8419
Name_______________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________ Apt.____________
City ________________________State________ ZIP_________________
Daytime Phone Number ( )_______________________________
Email Address________________________________________________
Please make sure that this form has been filled out completely.
PRICE*
$4.95
$19.95
$16.25
$20.85
QTY.
$5.00
TOTAL
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