Siemens 242 Owner's Manual
Model 242 Cordless Phone with Caller ID
Owner’s Manual
Se Incluyen Instrucciones en Espanol
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Siemens 242 cor dless
telephone! This phone’s 2.4 GHz frequency and high-speed digital
voice encoding provide reception and voice clarity that is superior
to other cordless phones. And, it’s digital spread spectrum
technology will provide you with secur e, private conversations.
To get the best performance out of your phone please read this
owner’s manual.
Customer Service
For customer servic e
in the US or Canada
call (888) 777-0211
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Table of Contents
P ackage Contents ........................................................................................................................4
Installation and Setup .................................................................................................................6
Installing the A C P ower Adapter and Base....................................................................................... 6
Desk/Table Installation..........................................................................................................................6
Wall Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Preparing the Handset................................................................................................................7
Installing / Replacing the Battery Pac k ............................................................................................. 7
Charging the Ba ttery ............................................................................................................................. 7
Maximizing Battery Performanc e....................................................................................................... 7
Memory Numbers Label....................................................................................................................... 8
Setting Basic Features................................................................................................................8
Adjusting the Ring V olume and Turning the Ringer Off/On ............................................................ 8
Selecting a Ring Tone ............................................................................................................................ 9
Selecting Tone or Pulse Dialing ........................................................................................................... 9
Storing Y our Local Area Code (for use with Caller ID servic es)................................................... 9
Progr amming Caller ID on Call Waiting (for use with Caller ID services)................................ 10
Selecting the Language to Display................................................................................................... 11
Using the Handset ..................................................................................................................... 11
Placing a Call ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Answering a Call .................................................................................................................................. 12
Ending a Call..........................................................................................................................................12
Redialing a Number............................................................................................................................. 12
Displaying the Last Number Dialed.................................................................................................. 12
Active Call Features................................................................................................................... 12
Changing the Handset’s Earpiece Volume ...................................................................................... 12
T urning Mute On and Off....................................................................................................................12
Answering Call Waiting ...................................................................................................................... 13
Speed Dialing and Memory Numbers...................................................................................13
Adding a Memory Number ................................................................................................................13
Dialing a Memory Number.................................................................................................................13
Using Multiple Memory Numbers with Chain Dialing ................................................................. 14
Deleting or Changing a Memory Number.......................................................................................14
Base Operation...........................................................................................................................15
Locating the Handset with the P a ge Feature................................................................................. 15
Caller ID Operation..................................................................................................................... 15
Receiving Caller ID............................................................................................................................... 15
Receiving Caller ID from Call W aiting.............................................................................................. 16
Call Log Operation......................................................................................................................16
Viewing the Call Log............................................................................................................................ 16
Calling Bac k Numbers fr om the Call Log ........................................................................................ 17
Moving a Call Log Entry to a Memory Location ............................................................................ 17
Deleting a Call Log Entry .................................................................................................................... 18
Delete All Call Log Entries.................................................................................................................. 18
Warnings and Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................19
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P ackag e Contents
If an item listed below is not included in your package, please contact your local
Siemens dealer.
Handset Base
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Memory Number Label
AC Power Adapter
withTelephone Line Cord
Battery Cover
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Handset and Base
Earpiece
LCD Graphic
Display
Talk (on/off)
(see page 11)
Tone
(see page 13)
Flash
(see page 13)
Microphone
Delete/Mute
(see page 12, 13, 14, 18)
Handset Page
(see page 15)
Battery Charging
Indicator
Redial/Pause
(see page 12, 13)
Up and Down
Controls
(see page 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, 16, 18)
Menu
(see page 8)
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Installation and Setup
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Installing the AC Power Adapter and Base
Warning! Use only the Siemens AC power adapter supplied with this
phone. DO NO T use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.
The AC power adapter has two cords ending
in plastic connectors. T he larger of the two
connectors (RJ 45) plugs into the base. The
smaller of the two connectors (RJ 11) plugs
into a wall telephone jack. The A C power
adapter plugs into an electrical wall outlet.
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Desk/Table Inst allation
1. Plug the large connector (RJ 45) into the base.
2. Plug the AC power adapter into a wall outlet (standard 110/1 20 VAC).
3. Plug the small connector (RJ 11) into a wall telephone jack.
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Wall Installation
1. Plug the large connector (RJ 45) into the base.
2. Plug the small connector (RJ 11) into the wall telephone jack.
3. Align the mounting holes on the back of the base to the mounting posts on the
wall plate (not included).
4. Push the base down over the mounting posts until it is tight.
5. Plug the AC power adapter into the wall outlet (standard 1 10/120 VAC).
NOTE: If you do not have a standard wall plate, mount the base
directly to the wall (mounting screws not included).
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Installation Tips
Fully charge the battery pack for 12 hours before first using the phone. To get the
maximum range and the best sound quality from your handset,
• Install and operate the base away from electrical applianc es such as televisions,
personal computer s, microwave ovens, and other cordless phones.
• Install the base in a high, central location with few obstructions.
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Prepar ing the Handset
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Installing / Replacing the Battery Pack
1. Press in on the battery cover release.
Battery Cover
Release
2. Slide the battery cover
off the handset.
3. Plug the plastic connector of Battery Pac k into the socket inside the battery
compartment of the handset.
4. Insert the Battery Pack into the battery compartment.
5. Tuck the battery wires inside the battery compartment.
6. Slide the battery cover onto the handset; listen for a snap.
NOTE: Replacement battery packs are available for sale by
calling the Siemens Customer S ervice Center at 1 (888) 777-0211.
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Charging the Battery
• Place the handset in the base for 12 hours before first use.
• Place the handset in the base for 4 to 6 hours to rechar ge.
NOTE: The battery cannot be overcharged. The handset may fac e
to the front or bac k while it is in the base.
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Maximizing Battery Performance
A fully charged battery pack lasts for approximately
• 4 hours when using the handset continuously (talk time)
• 7 days when the handset is not in use (stand-by time)
To maximize battery performance
• Place the handset in the base when not in use.
• Clean the charging contacts on the handset and base once each month.
NOTE: To clean the charging c ontacts, use a pencil eraser or
other contact cleaner. Do not use liquids or solvents that can
damage your phone.
CONTAINS NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. DO N OT DISPOSE OF IN
MUNICIPAL W AS TE.
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