Telson Electronics Co TDC8020 Revised Manual
Welcome
Thank you for choosing Telson-global leader in communications technology. All Telson phones
are designed and manufactured to meet Telson exacting specifications and world-class quality
standards. During development, our laboratory testing team took the durable TDC-8020 phone
through its paces. They cooked it, steamed it, shook it, shocked it, dusted it, and dropped it and
the phone still worked! We are confident that the one you purchased will meet your own
exacting standards. Thank you for choosing Telson, and by all means, enjoy your TDC-8020
dual mode digital cellular phone!.
*To meet FCC RF exposure requirements, this model must only be used held to ear.
No headset output provision is available from the connector at the bottom of the phone.
The reason this device has not been tested for body-worn SAR compliance is because it has no
provisions for headset output or use of belt-clips, holsters or other similar accessories for bodyworn transmission.
Guide Overview
Okay, you've got a brand new phone with a bunch of nifty features. Now what? Afraid you'll
press the wrong key? Or forget a feature or two? Don't sweat it! We've designed this guide to
take you step-by-step through each feature of your new TDC-8020 phone. We'll show you what
key to press and what happens when you press it. Follow along, chapter-by-chapter, and you'll
find it's as easy as 1-2-3. Here's an idea of what you'll learn in each chapter:
Getting Started
First things first. Turn to First page, and we'll explain what came with your phone. Then, we'll
show you how to install and charge your battery so that you can get started with "The Basics" in
the next section.
The Basics
What do all those buttons and lights mean? How do I make my first phone call? In this section,
we'll answer those questions and get you going with your TDC-8020 phone.
Using Memory
Read "Using Memory,"
beginning and you'll learn how to make the most of your new phone's built-in Phone Book. You'll
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save time with dialing shortcuts and memory tricks that make it easy to place quick calls.
Using Messaging
Did you know that your TDC-8020 phone supports optional messaging services, like Caller ID * ,
which allows you to see who's calling before you answer? Your new phone can even receive
alphanumeric messages just like a pager and tell you when you have Voice Mail*.
The Works
When you've ready to get into the more advanced features your new phone has to offer, just
turn to "The Works." Learn about everything from navigating the menu system to electronically
locking your phone. So relax! Let us show you what your TDC-8020 phone can do!
*Contact your Service Provider for availability.
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Glance at unit
LED
SMS
Volume
Internet
control
access
Menu key
Phone book
Power
On/Off
Vibration
key
Lock key
Front view (Flip closed) Front view (Flip open)
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Contents
Introduction
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started
Package Content Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Introduction to Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Phone Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The Basics
Turning Your Phone On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Reading the Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Placing and Ending Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Redialing Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Basic Tone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Your Phone & Its Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using Memory
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Making the Most of Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Storing Names & Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Entering Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Recalling from Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recall shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Scratchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Pause dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using Messaging
Using Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Receiving Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Viewing Your Caller IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Checking Your Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Voice Mail Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reading Your Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Message Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How to contact Telson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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Safety Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When
it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, the
Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety
levels for hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards
previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:
ü ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
ü NCRP Report 86 (1986)*
ü ICNIRP (1996)*
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant
scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from
universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of
research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1). The design of your phone complies with the
FCC guidelines (and those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
Phone
Operation
Normal Position:
Hold the phone as you would any other telephone, with the antenna pointed up and over your
shoulder.
Tips on Efficient Operation:
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
"Extend your antenna fully.
"Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna
affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise
needed.
*American National Standards Institute National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
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Batteries
Caution: All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material, such
as jewelry, keys or beaded chains, touches exposed terminals. The material may complete an
electrical circuit and become quite hot. To protect against such unwanted current drain, exercise
care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or
other container with metal objects. When the battery is detached from the phone: your battery
is packed with a protective cover.; please use this cover for storing your battery when not in
use.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive.
Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:
ü Give full attention to driving-driving safely is your first responsibility
ü Use hands-free operation, if available
ü Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six
(6" inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons
with pacemakers:
ü Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the
phone is turned ON
ü Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket
ü Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
ü If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone
OFF immediately.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to
determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able
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to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when
any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities
may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should
also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. Aircraft FCC regulations
prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “Blasting area" or
in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and instructions. Turn your phone OFF
when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They
include fueling areas such as gasoline stations below deck on boats fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities areas where fuel odors are present, i.e. if a gas/propane leak occurs in a car or
home areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders
and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Vehicles Equipped with Air Bags
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both installed or portable
wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle
wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Equipment Care
Your Telson cellular radiotelephone is designed for excellent durability under normal use
conditions. Protect your cellular telephone from water damage that could result from spills or
excessive exposure to rain. Never submerge your cellular phone.
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Getting Started
Package Content Options
The TDC-8020 phone comes equipped with a Lithium Ion battery and either a Travel Charger to
get you up and running. An exciting line of accessory options, now smaller and lighter than ever,
can customize your cellular pack-age for maximum performance and portability. Your phone and
accessories may not look exactly as pictured above.
TDC-8020 Dual Mode Phone
Lithium Ion Battery
Travel Charger (optional)
Introduction to Batteries
Battery Covers
Your phone's batteries are shipped uncharged, protected by a plastic storage case. You should
use this case to store and carry batteries. The storage case prevents objects from touching
the battery terminals, thereby reducing the risk of injury or damage from a short circuit.
To begin using your battery:
1. Unsnap Case
Unsnap the top of the plastic storage case.
2. Remove Battery
Remove the battery from the case and snap the case closed.
Installing Batteries
Battery Installation
Find the imprinted arrows on the top back of your phone.
1. Place Battery
Place the top of the battery just below the bottom of the imprinted arrows.
2. Slide Battery
Slide the battery up along the guides until it clicks into place.
Battery Removal
Make sure you phone is OFF before removing the battery.
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1. Press Latch
Press the release latch on the top back of the phone.
2. Slide Battery
Slide the battery down until it comes free.
3. Remove Battery
Lift up the battery to remove.
Charging Batteries
Using the Travel Charger
The Travel Charger is a quick and easy way to charge your phone's battery. It's compact
enough to bring along and powerful enough to use at home.
Keep in mind: When the Travel Charger is in use and the phone is ON, you can still place and
receive calls. Just remember, talking on the phone requires energy, so your phone may
not charge while the call is in progress.
1. Attach Charger to Phone
Plug the Travel Charger into the accessory connector on the bottom of your phone.
2. Plug In Charger
Plug the charger into the appropriate power source.
PUSH
High Low
The Battery Indicator
In the upper right corner of your phone's display, there is a battery indicator filled with three
segments. The more segments you see, the greater the charge.
Battery Charging Times
The time it takes for your battery to obtain a full charge is affected by a variety of factors,
including:
ü Temperature Batteries should be at or near room temperature when charging.
ü Inactivity New batteries, or batteries that have been stored for long periods of time,
may not rapid charge properly. In these instances, the battery requires an overnight
charge.
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