Telstra A248 User Manual
Telstra A248
Hands Free Telephone
User Guide
If you have any problems with your
telephone, firstly refer to the Troubleshooting
section of this User Guide or call our
TecHelp line on 1300 369 193.
Product Warranty
Telstra Guarantees your product for 12 months from
date of purchase against any defect in materials or
workmanship under conditions of normal use and
service and subject to proof of the date of purchase
being provided and subject to the conditions
specified below.
The benefits conferred by this warranty are in
addition to all other rights and remedies in respect of
the product that the consumer has under the Trade
Practices Act and similar State and Territory laws.
Warranty Service Conditions
Subject to your statutory rights referred to above,
Telstra expressly limits its liability with respect to its
products to the person who purchases the Product
from the Telstra authorised retailer.
Subject to your statutory rights referred to above,
Telstra expressly limits its liability with respect to its
products to whichever is the lowest amount out of:
A. The cost of having the goods repaired
B. The cost of replacing the goods: or
C. The cost of obtaining equivalent goods.
Subject to your statutory rights referred to above, in
the event of the goods requiring service under
warranty,the owner is responsible for the cost of
transportation to the authorised service
organisation. Whilst in transit the goods are at the
owner’s risk.
Subject to your statutory rights referred to above,
should the goods be found to be in sound working
order by the authorised service organisation the
owner may be charged a service fee.
Subject to your statutory rights referred to above, the
goods will not be eligible for service under this
warranty if:
A. Proof of date of purchase cannot be provided:
B. The goods are not branded Telstra:
C. The goods have been rented to another person;
D.The defect was caused by an accident, misuse,
abuse, improper installation or operation,lack of
reasonable care,unauthorised modif ication,loss of
parts, tampering or attempted repair by a person
not authorised by Telstra.
E. The product has been damaged by lightning or a
mains power surge.
Do you really need service?
Before calling for service under this warranty have
you :
Checked that all cables are securely connected as
detailed in the User Guide.
Referred to the User Guide to ensure that the features
are being used correctly.
If you are trying to access a network service such as
Call Waiting,confirmed with your network provider
that you have access to this feature.
If You Require Warranty Service
To obtain service during the terms of this warranty:
Call the Product Information Line (1300 369 193) for
advice and assistance on the repair of your product,
or contact us by E-mail at:
tcpsupport@techpac.com
After consulting our operators,should it be deemed
necessary to have the product serviced, the operator
will inform you of your nearest authorised service
organisation and provide a Return Authority Number.
Please ensure that :
A. You provide proof of the date of purchase
B. That your product is suitably packaged (Preferably
in original packaging)
C. That you have included all components from the
original purchase:
D.That you provide details of the Return Authority
Number
IMPORTANT
Please retain this booklet with your sales receipt as
proof of the date of purchase.
TecHelp is our commitment to providing superior service for our
Corded and Cordless Telephones,Answering Machines and
accessories. We support this by providing the following:
• Product Information Line 1300 369 193
• 12 Month Product Warranty
• Referral service for product repairs outside of warranty
Product Warranty & Customer Support
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Contents
Key Features 2
Telstra A248 Parts Checklist 3
Installation of your new telephone 4
Fitting the optional Desk Stand 5
Safety Instructions 5
Telephone Operation 6
Adjusting the Ringer Volume 6
Receiving a call, using the handset 6
Making a call, using the handset 6
Receiving a call, using Hands Free 7
Making a call, using Hands Free 7
To switch between handset and Hands Free operation 7
Caller List 7
To view Caller List 7
Using Redial 8
Adjusting Hands Free volume 8
Changing the Ring melody 8
Programming One Touch memory keys 8
Storing numbers in the Phone book 9
How to set up your Network keys 10
MessageBank® 10
To turn on Call Waiting 10
How to use your Network features 11
Call Waiting 11
Call Forward 11
To turn on Call Forward 11
To turn off Call Forward 12
MessageBank® 12
To access MessageBank 12
Date & Time 12
Optional Power Adaptor 12
Troubleshooting 13
No Dial Tone 13
Telephone does not ring 13
The MessageBank® indicator does not flash when there are messages waiting 13
Maintenance 13
Product Warranty & Customer Support 14
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Key features Telstra A248 Parts Checklist
Hands Free Operation
The Hands Free feature allows you to make and receive telephone calls
without having to use the handset.
3 One Touch Network Service keys*
The One Touch Network keys allow you to use network services with the
convenience of one key press.
Message Wait Indicator
The Telstra A248 listens for the stutter dial tone generated by
MessageBank® to indicate that you have messages waiting. If the
Access™228 detects a stutter dial tone the MessageBank® Indicator will
flash showing that you have messages.
6 One Touch Memories
You can program 6 of your most commonly used telephone number into
these 6 keys. This allows one touch dialling of these numbers.
72 memories
There are 72 memories for phone book and calling number display
memories. A minimum of 12 memories are reserved for Calling Number
Display* messages.
Last Number Redial
Lets you redial the last number you dialled with the one key press.
Calling Number Display*
The LCD display will display the number of an incoming call to allow you
to manage your calls.
NOTE: you need to subscribe to Calling Number Display to receive the
telephone number of your callers. For more information or to subscribe to
this Telstra service call 13 2200 for Residential or 13 2000 for business
services or contact your service provider.
Calling number Display, Call Waiting*
If you have Call Waiting enabled, during a call if a second call comes in
the number of the second caller will be displayed allowing you to
manage the second call.
Call Filtering
If you do not want to be disturbed by certain callers,you can choose
RING OFF in the phone book. The telephone will only be heard to ring
once for those callers. You will need to subscribe to Calling Number
Display* for this feature to operate.
* Available in most areas, not available for blocked calls.
Your Telstra A248 has been designed for ease of use and made to
the high standards set by Telstra.
You can expect your A248 to give you many years of trouble free
service.
Please read the instructions carefully and keep this User Guide for
future reference.
If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase
immediately.
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
Call Waiting
Recall/Edit
Store
Mute
Call Forwarding
MessageBank
Hands Free
ABC
JKL
TUV
DEF
MNO
WXYZ
GHI
PQRS
2
5
8
0
1
4
7
*
3
6
9
#
Stop Redial Ring
Delete
Pause Melody M-D
OK/Dial
Call List
Phone Book
In use
Telstra A248
Easy Reference User Guide
Telstra A248
Telephone Base
Telephone Handset
Handset Cord
(Shown here
assembled)
Telephone Line Cord
Batteries
Wall Mounting
Handset Hook
Telephone Desk Stand
Adaptor
Hands Free
Call Forwarding
MessageBank
M1
(M1 to M6
buttons)
KEYPAD
Redial
Pause
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