Southwestern Bell GH3150 Owner's Manual
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2.4GHz Cordless
Telephone with Call Waiting
Caller ID and Digital
Answering System
GH3150 OWNER’S MANUAL
T oll-free Help Line 1-800-366-0937
http://www .swbfreedomphone.com
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SOUTHWESTERN BELL FREEDOM PHONE
7475 NORTH GLEN HARBOR BLVD., GLENDALE, AZ 85307
STOP - DON ’ T TAKE ME BACK TO STORE.
LOOK - FOR THE TOLL-FREE “HELP” TELEPHONE NUMBER.
LISTEN -AS THE EXPERTS TALK YOU THROUGH THE PROBLEM.
For immed i ate answers to your questions regarding operation,
missing parts or installation, call:
Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone®
Retails Sales Help Line at
1-800-366-0937
Monday- Friday 8:30a.m. - 9:00p.m.EST
Saturday 8:30a.m.- 12:30p.m. EST
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SOUTHWESTERN BELL FREEDOM PHONE
7475N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD., GLENDALE, AZ 85307
GH3150 Printed in China IB-5123
PLEASE READ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
Congratulations! You have purchased a 2.4GHz Analog Cordless
T elephone with Type II Call Waiting Caller ID and Digital Answering System that has been manufactured to the highest standards of
SOUTHWESTERN BELL FREEDOM PHONE® Retail Sales.
BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS TELEPHONE,
I T IS VERY IMPOR T ANT THA T YOU READ THIS OW NER’S
MANUAL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS, INC LUDING THE
FOLLOWING:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the prod uct.
3. Unplug this product from the wall tele phone j ack and power
outlet before clea ning. Do not use liqui d or a erosol clea ners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water, for exa mple, near a bat htub,
washba sin, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swi mming pool, or in a wet
basement.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
product may fall, causing serious da mage.
6. Slots or openings in the cabinet, back and bottom are provided
for ventilation, to protect equipment from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. Do not place the
product on a bed, or other si milar s urf ace where the openings
could be blocked. Never place this product near or over a
radiator or heat register.
7. Operate this product using only the type of power source
indicated on the marking la bel. If you are not s ure of the type of
power supply in your home, consult your dealer or local power
compa ny.
8. Do not allow a nyt hing to rest on the power cord. Do not place
this product where it could be ste pped on and damaged.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can re
sult in fire or electric shock.
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10.Never push objects of any k ind into t his prod uct through ca binet
slots, as they may touch da ngerous volt age points or short circuit
parts. This could result in f ire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any k ind on the product.
11.To red uce the risk of electric shock, do not disa ssemble this
product. Instea d, when service or repair work is required, t ake it
to a qualified service technician. Opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltages or ot her risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is
subsequently used.
12.Unplug this product from t he wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the prod uct.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
e. If the product exhibits a distinct ch ange in performance.
If the product does not operate normally and proper operat
ing instructions have been followed, adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
Improper adj ustment of other controls may result in d amage
a nd will often require extensive work by a qualif ied
technician to restore the product to normal operation.
13.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordle ss type) d uring an
electrical stor m.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
14.Do not use the telephone to report a ga s leak if you are in the
vicinity of the leak.
15.Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
battery pack only with t he sa me or equivalent type recommended
by the manufa cturer. Dispose of used batteries accord ing to t he
ma nufacturer instructions.
Safety Instructions for Batteries
Handset Battery Pack
CAUTION:
Use only a Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone approved battery pa ck
in the hand set of your GH3150 Analog Cordless Telephone. To reduce the ris k of f ire or injury, always do the following when replacing, discard ing or ch ar g ing batteries.
a. When handling the batteries, be careful not to short circuit the
battery with con ducting materials s uch a s rings, bracelets, and
keys. The battery or conducting mate rial may over heat a nd cause
burns.
b. Use only the following type and size batteries in the cordless
phone:
c. Self-contained 3-cell Nickel-Ca dm ium rech argeable the battery
type should be AA 3.6V 600mAh..
Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may ex
plode. Check with local codes for possi ble special disposal in
structions.
d. Do not attempt to open or mutilate the battery pack. The
chemicals are dangerous and may cause damage to t he eye s or
sk in, and may be toxic if swallowed.
e. Follow the charging instructions outlined in this manual.
Save These Instructions
Handset Battery Caution
CAUTION:
T o Reduce t he ris k of fire or inj ury to persons, rea d and follow these
instructions.
1. Use only the following type and size batteries in the cordless
phone: Self-contained 3-cell Nickel-Ca d mi um rechar gea ble
battery type should be AA 3.6V 600mAh..
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2. Do not dispose of the battery (ies) in a fire. The cell may
explode. Check with local codes for possi ble special disposal
instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery (ies). Relea sed electrolyte is
corrosive a nd may cause d amage to the eyes or s kin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.
4. H andle batteries carefully in order to prevent short-circuiting the
battery with conducting materi al such as rings, bracelets, a nd keys.
The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
5. Charge the battery (ies) provi ded wit h or i dentified for use with
this product only in a ccord ance with the instructions and limita
tions specified in this manual.
6. Do not mix old and new batteries in this product (applies to
products employing more th an one user replaceable second
battery).
7. Do not mix batteries of diff erent size s or from different
ma nufacturers in t his product. (a pplies to products employing more
than one user replaceable secondary battery).
8. Do not attempt to recharge t he battery (ies) provided with or i den
tified for use with th is product. The batteries may leak corrosive
electrolyte or explode.
9. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery (ie s) provided with or
identified f or use with th is product by heating them. Sudden re
lease of the battery electrolyte may occur , causing burns
or irritation to the eyes or skin.
10.When inserting batteries into th is product, t he proper polarity or
direction must be observed. Reverse insertion of batteries can
cause charging, and that may result in leakage or explosions.
(Applies to product employing more t h an one separately
replacea ble pri mary battery).
11.Remove the batteries from this prod uct if the prod uct will not be
used for a long period of time (several months or more), since
during this time the battery could leak into the product.
12.Discard “dead” batteries as soon as possi ble since “dead”
batteries are more likely to leak into a product.
13.Do not store this product, or the batterie s provided with
or identified f or use with th is product, in h igh temperature area s.
Batteries that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator for the
purpose of extending shelf life should be protected from con
densation during storage and defrosting. Batteries should be sta
bilized at room temperature, prior to use after cold storage.
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RBRC
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your
Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone production indicates that we are participating in a program to
collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries
throughout the United St ates. Pls. cont a ct your local recycling center.
CONTENTS
IMPORT ANT SAFE TY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................... 3
Handset Battery Pack................................................................................... 4
Handset Battery Caution ..................................................................................... 5
Handset Diagram ................................................................................................. 8
Base Diagra m...................................................................................................... 9
Traits of Cordless Telephones ............................................................................ 10
Installation .......................................................................................................... 11
Box Contents ............................................................................................... 11
Preliminary Preparation Telephone Line Installation .................................. 11
Modular Outlet ..................................................................................... 11
Wall Mounting ..................................................................................... 12
Handset Battery Charging ..................................................................... 1 2
Setup..................................................................................................... 1 3
Telephone Operation ................................................................................... 1 4
Making a Call....................................................................................... 14
Receiving a Call Through the Handset ................................................. 14
Memory Features............................................................................................ 14
To Program Frequently Called Numbers:.................................................... 14
To Delete a Memory Location: .................................................................... 15
To D ial Number Stored in Memory: ............................................................ 15
Redial.............................................................................................................. 16
Flash ............................................................................................................... 16
Receiver Volume Control ............................................................................... 16
Page/Handset Locator ..................................................................................... 16
Low Battery Warning..................................................................................... 16
Caller ID Operation ........................................................................................ 17
Receiving a Call .......................................................................................... 17
Reviewing Calls .......................................................................................... 17
To Store Caller ID Record: .......................................................................... 17
Caller ID Redial ........................................................................................... 17
Caller ID Era se............................................................................................. 18
Answering System Operation ........................................................................ 19
Base Control Operation............................................................................... 19
Handset Remote Operation .......................................................................... 21
Line Remote Operation ............................................................................... 2 2
Belt Clip ............................................................................................................. 2 2
Optional Headset ................................................................................................ 22
FCC Wants You To Know .................................................................................. 23
Product Care ....................................................................................................... 24
Additional Information ....................................................................................... 24
Service ................................................................................................................ 2 5
Limited Warranty................................................................................................ 25
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Ha ndset Di agra m
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Base Di agram
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T raits of Cordless Tele phones
A. Cordless telephones off er convenience and mobility during
telephone conversations. The use of cordless phone s is
dependent upon the availability of AC power. Any disruption of
electrical power at your location will prevent the placing or
receiving of telephone calls. It is recommended th at a cordless
telephone should not be installed a s t he only phone at
your location.
B. The usable ra nge of t he cordle ss handset away from the base is
dependent upon ma ny f actors. The telephone base is like a ra dio
tra nsmitter in that it tra nsmits telephone line signals vi a rad io waves
to the handset. Therefore, the location of t he base is import ant
in order to maximize the us a ble range. For example, installing
the base on the second floor , in some locations, will provide longer
ra nge t han a ground floor installation. Pick a location that gives
you the clearest signal. The f ollowing ca n a dversely affect usa ble
ra nge:
* Aluminum sid ing
* Insulation with foil back ing
* Any metal construction which could shield rad io signals
Atmospheric conditions also play an important role in the performa nce of your cordle ss tele phone.
Interference can be caused by placing t he base near:
* Fluorescent lights
* Appliances t hat generate electrical noise, includ ing:
* Microwaves
* T elevisions
* VCRs
* Baby monitors
* Computers
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