Sylvania ST88244 User Manual

ST88244

2.4GHz Cordless Telephone

OWNER’S

MANUAL

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Contents

Introduction ..............................................2

Features ................................................2

Included in Your Package ......................2

Controls and Functions ..........................3

Installation ................................................4

• Charging the Battery Pack ......................4

Charging the Handset............................4

Low Battery Indicator ............................4

Cleaning the Battery Contacts ..............4

• Selecting a Location ..............................4

• Choose the Dialing Mode ........................4

• Installing the Base ..................................5

On a Desk Top ......................................5

On a Wall Plate or Wall..........................5

• Installing the Optional Beltclip..................5

Setting Up Your Phone............................6

• Adjusting Ringer Controls ........................6

Ringer Tone and Volume ......................6

Setting the Handset Earpiece Volume ..6

Ringer Mute ..........................................6

Introduction

The ST88244 2.4GHz cordless phones are designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.

▼ Features

• 2.4GHz Extended Range Technology

• 20 Channel Autoscan

• 10-Number Memory Dialing

• Speed Dial

• Tone/Pulse Dialing

• Handset Volume Control

• 24 Digit Redial

• Page

• Automatic Call Connection

• Automatic Call Completion

• 7 Hours Talk Time

• Hearing Aid Compatible

The ST88244 features include Automatic

Call Connection and Automatic Call Completion. Automatic Call Connection

allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the base so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons. Automatic Call Completion allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base.

Using Your Phone ....................................6

• Making and Receiving Calls ....................6

• Storing a Number in Memory ..................7

• Entering a Pause in Memory Dialing ......7

• Storing Mixed Tone/Pulse Numbers ........7

• Dialing a Stored Number ........................7

• One-touch Dialing (SPEED DIAL) ..........8

• Chain Dialing............................................8

• Erasing a Stored Number ........................8

• Selecting a Different Channel..................8

• Using the Flash Button ............................8

• Using the Page Feature ..........................8

• Traveling Out-of-Range............................8

Troubleshooting ......................................9

Changing the Digital Code Security ......9

Headset Installation ................................9

Important Safety Instructions ..............10

I.C. Notice................................................11

SYLVANIA TELEPHONE WARRANTY

The Clear Digi Sound true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise. This innovative technology provides you with the best possible reception during all your conversations.

To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the ST88244 automatically selects one of over 260,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the Digital Security System feature electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the base.

To get the most from your phone, please read this reference guide thoroughly.

▼ Included in Your Package

• Base

• Handset

• Rechargeable Battery (BT-905)

• AC Adapter (AD-0001)

• Telephone Cord

• This Owner’s Manual

NOTE: To get the most from your phone, please

read this owner’s manual thoroughly.

Controls and Functions

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1. Handset Antenna

2. Headset Jack

3. Beltclip Holes

4. Handset Battery compartment

5. Handset Earpiece

6. TALK/BATT LOW LED - indicates when phone is in use or the battery is low

7. FLASH - accesses call waiting (if available)

8. VOL - sets the ringer tone and earpiece volume

/TONE - switches to tone dialing in

pulse dial mode

10. PAUSE/REDIAL - redials the last number / adds a timed pause in a memory dialing sequence

11. MEM - enters or recalls numbers in memory

12. Handset Microphone

13. SPEED DIAL - accesses stored numbers in speed dial location for onetouch dialing

14. END - hangs up / mutes the ringing

15. TALK - answers or places calls

16. CH - selects another channel for

17. Battery Charge Contacts

18. DC Power Input

19. Phone Line Jack

20. Base Contacts

21. CHARGE/IN USE LED -

22. PAGE - locates the handset

tone temporarily

clearer reception

indicates the phone is in use or the handset is charging

Installation

Red

Wire

Black

Wire

Black

CHARGE / IN USE LED

Contacts

Charging the Battery Pack

The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully charged before using your phone for the first time. Before

plugging the phone line into your new phone, you must charge the battery for approximately 15-20 hours without interruption.

1. Remove the handset battery cover.

2. Plug the battery’s cable into the handset.

NOTE: The plastic connectors will fit together only

one way. Make sure the battery’s connector is properly aligned. Use only the battery pack (model BT-905) supplied with your phone.

3. Replace the battery cover.

▼ Charging the Handset

Place the handset on the base to charge.

If this occurs while you are on the phone, you will hear a tone. Complete your call as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the base for charging.

▼ Cleaning the Battery Contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all battery contacts on the handset about once a month. Use a damp cloth.

Do not use any liquids or solvents.

Selecting a Location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the “Important Safety Instructions”.

NOTE: • Do not place the power cord in an area

where it may create a trip hazard or become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.

• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment.

If you have questions about what will disable your alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.

▼ Low Battery Indicator

When the battery pack in the handset is low and needs to be charged, the

TALK/BATT LOW

LED flashes every 3 seconds.

Choose the Dialing Mode

1. Press and hold FLASH until you hear a confirmation tone.

2. To set the dial mode for pulse dialing, press #.

Or to set the dial mode for tone dialing,

/TONE. A confirmation tone

press

sounds to indicate the setting is complete.

NOTE: Make sure your battery pack is fully

charged before choosing the dial mode.

Bracket

(not included)

Installing the Base

TEL LINE

DC IN 9V

TEL LINE

DC IN 9V

▼ On a Desk Top

1. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base.

2. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base and route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the base.

3. Plug the other end of the modular cord into a modular phone line jack.

4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

CAUTION:

You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 210 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the phone’s DC IN 9V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the phone or the adapter.

▼ On a Wall Plate or Wall

To mount the phone directly on a wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the base.

Drill two holes 3 15/16 inches apart. Thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about 1/8 inch.

1. Insert the two of upper tabs of the optional bracket (not included) into the base’s upper tab slots.

Then slide down the bracket so that two of the lower tabs would be inserted into the lower slots.

2. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the base’s back.

3. Plug the supplied AC adapter's barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack.

4. Route the adapter and modular cords through the bracket’s grooves.

5. For a wall plate, align the bracket’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it.

For direct wall mounting, align the bracket’s keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it.

6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. And plug the modular cord’s other end into a modular phone line jack.

Installing the Optional Beltclip (not included)

▼ To attach the beltclip

Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks.

▼ To remove the beltclip

Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes.

Setting Up Your Phone

Adjusting Ringer Controls

▼ Ringer Tone and Volume

1. While the phone is not in use, press VOL.

2. The phone has four ringer tone and volume combinations. Press VOL again until you hear the ringer tone you want.

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Setting the Handset Earpiece Volume

1. While you are on a call, press VOL.

2. The phone has three receiver volume levels, Low, Medium and High. Press VOL repeatedly until you hear the volume level you want. When you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected.

Using Your Phone

Making and Receiving Calls

Handset On Base

When the phone rings, remove the

Answer call

Make call

Hang up

handset from the base. (Automatic Call Connection)

1. Remove the handset from the base and press TALK.

2. The TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes and lights.

3. Listen for the dial tone.

4. Dial the number.

Press END, or return the handset to the base (Automatic Call Completion).

▼ Ringer Mute

The END key can be used temporarily to mute the ringer tone. When the handset is off the base and the phone is ringing, press END and the ringer tone will be temporarily silenced. The ringer tone will return to normal starting with the next incoming call.

Handset Off Base

Press TALK, any number key,

/TONE, or #.

(Automatic Call Connection)

1. Pick up the handset and press TALK.

2. The TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes and lights.

3. Listen for the dial tone.

4. Dial the number.

Redial

Ringer Mute

1. Remove the handset from the base and press TALK.

2. Listen for the dial tone.

3. Press PAUSE/REDIAL to dial the last dialed number.

None

1. Pick up the handset and press TALK.

2. Listen for the dial tone.

3. Press PAUSE/REDIAL to dial the last dialed number.

Press END when ringing.

Storing a Number in Memory

Your ST88244 phone has 10 memory locations for storing important telephone numbers.

1. Remove the handset from the base and press

MEM. The TALK/BATT LOW

LED flashes.

NOTE: You have 30 seconds after pressing

MEM to enter the number you wish to

store. Otherwise, an error tone will sound.

2. Enter the phone number you want to store (up to 20 digits).

3. Press MEM and enter a number (0-9) on the keypad for the memory location or SPEED DIAL you want to use.

You hear a long beep and the TALK/BATT LOW LED goes out indicating the number has been stored successfully.

If you enter a number in a location that has a previously stored number, it will overwrite the existing number without warning.

Entering a Pause in Memory Dialing

The pause feature is useful for long distance calling, credit card dialing, or sequences that require a pause between digits.

To use this function, press PAUSE/REDIAL on the handset in the phone number sequence at steps 1 and 2 in “Storing a Number in Memory”.

NOTE: Remember, the phone number you wish to

store cannot have more than 20 digits, including the pause. (The PAUSE button counts as one digit.)

Follow step 3 in the “Storing a Number in Memory” section to complete the operation.

Storing Mixed Tone/ Pulse Numbers

If your phone is set up for pulse dialing, you can store a mixed mode number (up to 20 digits) to easily access long distance services.

1. Remove the handset from the base and press MEM. The TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes.

2. Enter the number to be dialed in pulse mode.

3. Press the

/TONE button

on the handset. The

/TONE

button counts as one digit and enters a pause.

4. Enter the number(s) to be dialed in tone mode.

5. Press MEM and a number (0-9) on the keypad for the memory location you wish to use. You hear a long beep and the TALK/BATT LOW LED goes out.

Dialing a Stored Number

To dial a phone number stored in memory, press TALK, then press MEM and the memory location (0-9). Your phone will dial the stored number.

NOTE: If you select a memory location that

does not have a stored number, the handset will beep rapidly and the phone will not dial.

One-touch Dialing

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(SPEED DIAL)

Your phone is equipped with “One-touch SPEED DIAL” for instant dialing. It is used to dial the phone number stored in speed memory location. (See “Storing a Number in Memory”.)

To instantly dial the phone number stored in speed memory location, simply press

SPEED DIAL. (There is no need to press TALK. The phone will automatically dial.)

If you press SPEED DIAL and a phone number is not stored in speed memory location, the phone will beep rapidly and will not dial.

Chain Dialing

After dialing a number you may be requested to enter a special access code, for example, when performing a banking transaction.

1. Dial the main number.

2. Press MEM and the memory location number (0-9) where the access code has been stored.

Erasing a Stored Number

1. Remove the handset from the base.

2. Press MEM twice.

3. Press the memory location number (0-9) or SPEED DIAL you want to clear. You hear a long beep confirming that you have erased the number.

Selecting a Different Channel

If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone’s channel for clear operation. Interference can come from appliances or other phones in your home. This function works only when the phone is in use.

The CH button on the handset allows you to choose between 20 factory set channels. During the course of a conversation, if you hear static or noise which makes it difficult to hear, press CH. The TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes, indicating the phone is changing to another channel.

Using the Flash Button

Use FLASH for accessing services such as call waiting. (You must subscribe to Call Waiting Service from your phone company to use this feature.) If you receive a call during your conversation, press FLASH on the handset. Press FLASH again to return to the previous call.

Using the Page Feature

The Page feature sends a signal from the base to the handset causing it to beep. This is useful for locating the handset when it is away from the base. To use this feature, press PAGE on the base.

The handset beeps for 60 seconds.

NOTE: Paging is also cancelled when incoming

call is received.

To end the page, press any key on the handset or PAGE on the base, or return the handset to the base.

Traveling Out-of-Range

As you begin to move too far from the base unit, you hear a clicking sound. As you travel further, the noise increases. If you travel out-of-range, your call terminates within one minute.

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