Thomson T 1960 Users Manual

Verizon

Digital Cordless

Telephone

T1960

USER

GUIDE

Welcome To Your

Verizon T1960 Digital

Cordless Telephone With

Graphical Color Display

• Large, easy to read color graphics screen

•

Caller-ID and Caller-ID With Call Waiting

Lets you see who is calling and keeps track of unanswered calls

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Voicemail indicator on base and handset

Lets you know when you have voicemail in your voicemail box

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One button access for Voicemail

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Special access to Network Services such as Call Waiting Deluxe, Director Assistance, Repeat Dialing, Call Forwarding

150 Name and Number Phonebook

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50 Name and Number Received Calls list

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20 Number Dialed Calls list (redial)

Add up to 4 additional handsets to a

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base

No need for additional wiring

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Handsets have individual phonebook

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Handsets include intercom features

Speakerphone in the handset

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10 selectable ring tones, with 8 polyphonic tones

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Alarm Clock feature

Important Instructions & Information

This User Guide provides you with

all the information you need to get the most from your phone.

You must first set up your phone

before you can use it. This doesn’t take long and is easy to do. Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages.

Need help?

If you have any problems setting up or

using your Verizon T1960 telephone, please contact the Thomson product support center at:

1-800-448-0329

Alternatively, you may find the answer

in ‘T1960 Troubleshooting Tips’ on page 53 at the back of this guide.

Did you receive everything?

T1960 base

•

T1960 handset

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• 2 x NiMH AAA

rechargeable batteries Battery compartment

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cover AC power adapter

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• Telephone line cord

• Belt clip

In addition:

If you have purchased one or more additional handsets (T1961), you will have received the following for each additional handset:

• T1961 handset T1961 charger

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2 x NiMH AAA

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rechargeable batteries Battery compartment

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cover AC power adapter

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Belt clip

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Important Instructions & Information

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury when using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, or in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using the telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the AC adapter, power cord, and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Instructions & Information

Battery Safety Instructions

CAUTION: Risk of Explosion if the Batteries are Replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose of Used Batteries According to the Instructions.

1. Use only the following type and size handset batteries: DC 1.2V, 750 mAh, NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride), AAA size batteries (2 per handset).

2. When inserting the batteries into the product, the proper polarity or direction must be observed. Reverse insertion of the batteries can cause charging that may result in leakage or explosion.

3. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

4. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes and skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

5. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conduction material such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

6. Recharge only the batteries provided with, or identified for use with, this product. The battery may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode if it is not the correct type.

7. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the batteries provided with, or identified for use with, this product by heating them. Sudden release of the electrolyte may occur causing damage to the eyes or skin.

8. Remove the batteries from the product if the product will not be used for a long period of time (over 30 days) since during this time the batteries may leak in the product.

9. Discard dead batteries as soon as possible since dead batteries are more likely to leak in the product.

10. Do not store this product, or the batteries provided, in high temperature areas. Batteries that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator for the purpose of extending shelf life should be stabilized at room temperature prior to use.

11. Disconnect telephone lines before installing batteries.

12. When replacing batteries, all batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh and discharged batteries could increase internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged batteries.

Important Instructions & Information

Equipment Approval Information

Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switch Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA).

1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the UL number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company. The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may have connected on your telephone line and still have all of the devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may have connected to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company. NOTES

• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.

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Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.

Rights of the Telephone Company

2. Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) Afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of the right to bring a complaint to the commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

Hearing Aid Compatibility

This telephone system meets the FCC requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

The installation of the base unit should allow at least 20 centimeter between the base and persons to be in  compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. For body worn operation, the portable part (handset) has  been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines.  This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The  changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the  user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important Instructions & Information

Interference Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).

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Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.

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Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the equipment with the receiving antenna is connected.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

In This Guide

Important Instructions & Information ________________ 3

Getting Started _________________________________ 12

Location .........................................................................12

Setting Up ......................................................................13

Handset to Base Registration.........................................14

Range Indicator..............................................................14

Setting the Date and Time .............................................14

Getting To Know The T1960 ______________________ 16

The Handset ...................................................................16

The Base ........................................................................17

The Display....................................................................18

The Menu Map...............................................................19

Navigating The Menu ....................................................20

Using The T1960: Simple and Easy ________________ 21

Answer a Call.................................................................21

Make a Call....................................................................21

Speakerphone.................................................................22

Dialed Calls List (Redial) ..............................................23

Mute ...............................................................................23

Paging ............................................................................24

User Set Keypad Lock ...................................................24

Intercom Calls................................................................25

Transfer a Call ...............................................................26

Caller on Hold................................................................26

T1960 Phonebook (Names) _______________________ 27

Add a Name Entry Manually .........................................27

In This Guide

Add Entry from a Call List ............................................27

Dial.................................................................................28

Edit Names and Numbers ..............................................28

Delete an Entry ..............................................................28

Add A Ringtone .............................................................28

Verizon Calling Features _________________________ 29

Managing Your Calls.....................................................29

Caller-ID ........................................................................29

Call Waiting...................................................................30

Caller-ID With Call Waiting..........................................30

Call Waiting Deluxe ......................................................31

Voicemail.......................................................................34

Optional Calling Features ..............................................36

T1960 Handset Settings __________________________ 37

Handset Name................................................................37

Language........................................................................37

Menu Color ....................................................................38

Auto Talk .......................................................................38

Area Codes.....................................................................39

Beep Tones ....................................................................40

T1960 Base Settings _____________________________ 41

Base Ringtone ................................................................41

Base Volume..................................................................41

Handset Priority .............................................................42

System PIN ....................................................................42

T1960 Call Lists ________________________________ 43

Managing Telephone Numbers......................................43

In This Guide

Access Call Lists Via the Menu.....................................43

Call Lists Options ..........................................................44

Dial a Selected Entry .....................................................45

Delete Calls List.............................................................46

T1960 Melody Settings __________________________ 47

Handset Ringtone...........................................................47

Handset Ringer Volume.................................................47

T1960 Time Settings ____________________________ 48

Automatically Setting Date and Time ...........................48

Manually Setting Date and Time...................................48

Time Format (12 hr or 24 hr).........................................48

Use Your Phone as an Alarm Clock. .............................49

Additional Handsets and Bases ____________________ 50

Selecting a Base .............................................................51

De-register a Handset.....................................................52

T1960 Troubleshooting Tips ______________________ 53

Need Help? ....................................................................53

Caller ID ........................................................................53

Hearing Aid Noise .........................................................53

Telephone.......................................................................54

In This Guide

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Getting Started

Location

You need to place your T1960 within 6 feet of the AC power outlet and telephone socket so that the cables will reach.

Make sure it is at least 3 feet away from other electrical and metal appliances to avoid interference issues.

Your T1960 works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you locate the base. Putting it as high as possible and separated as much as possible from other radio devices and metal objects ensures the best signal.

WARNING

Do not place your T1960 in the bathroom or other humid areas.

IMPORTANT

Do not connect the telephone line until the handset is fully charged. The base must be plugged into the AC power at all times.

Battery charging light The red charging light on the base stays on while the handset is on the base, even when the batteries are fully charged.

Talk/Standby time

Under ideal conditions, fully charged handset batteries should give up to 4 hours talk time or 80 hours standby time on a single charge.

Battery low warning

When the handset battery symbol is empty and flashing (see page 18), you will hear a warning beep. Start recharging your handset right away.

When charging the battery, level bars are animated.

Getting Started

Battery performance

When the batteries are fully charged the battery indicator will display green bars. To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time (after the initial 16 hour charge). Please note however, that new NiMH batteries do not reach full capacity until they have been in normal use for several days.

The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, thereby reducing the talk and standby time of the handset. Eventually the batteries may need to be replaced.

Setting Up

1. Plug the power cable into the base.

2. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical wall outlet

3. Insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the handset, paying attention to the polarity. Slide the battery compartment cover into place.

4. Charge the handset for at least 16 hours by placing it on the base. The red “CHARGE” light is on when the handset is in the charger and stays on even after the batteries are fully charged.

5. After 16 hours, plug the telephone line cord into the wall socket and your T1960 telephone is now ready for use.

Getting Started

Handset to Base Registration

The handset is pre-registered to the base as ‘Handset 1’. For information regarding registering additional handsets to the base see page 50.

Range Indicator

The symbol on your handset display indicates when you are in range of the base. If the symbol flashes and you hear a warning beep, you are out of range and will

need to move closer to the base.

Setting the Date and Time

If you have subscribed to the Caller-ID service, the time and date will be set automatically when you receive your first call. You can also set the time manually. (See page 48).

Your Verizon T1960 is now ready for use.

Replacing batteries

Use only rechargeable 750 mAh AAA Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries.

Replacement batteries may be obtained commercially from a retail battery supplier. See page 5 for important battery replacement information.

NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Inc. product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle the rechargeable battery (or batteries). For more information go to the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center.

Handset range

The T1960 range between the base and handset will vary greatly depending on the location of the base. When there is no clear line of sight between the base and handset, e.g., the base is indoors and the handset is either indoors or outdoors, the range may be reduced.

Getting Started

Ensure the charger is connected to the AC power outlet at all times.

If you have purchased additional handsets:

On each charger:

1. Connect the AC power adapter to the charger.

2. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical wall outlet.

On each additional handset:

3. Insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the handset, paying attention to the polarity (See page 13). Slide the battery compartment cover

into place.

4. If the batteries have enough charge the handset will power-up with “Not Registered” on the display.

5. Charge the handset for at least 16 hours.

Once fully charged, your additional handset(s) are required to be registered to the base. See page 50.

Your additional handsets are now ready for use.

Getting To Know The T1960

The Handset

Navigation Keys

Scroll / Dialed Calls List

Scroll through options.

From the idle display, press

the ‘up’ button to open the

“Dialed Calls” list.

Left “Soft Menu1” Key

On-Screen Options

Open the menu and select

an option.

(pages 18 & 19)

Volume Control - Down

Press the ‘left’ key to decrease the volume level for calls, ringer tones, and

the alarm.

Press to make calls.

Press twice for

speakerphone.

(page 21)

FLASH

Flash is used for Caller-ID

With Call Waiting,

3-Way Calling, etc.

(page 29)

Talk

Right “Soft Menu2”Key On-Screen Options

From the idle display, open the phone book “Names” and select the options shown on the screen. (pages 18 & 19)

Volume Control - Up

Press the ‘right’ key to increase the volume level for calls, ringer tones, and the alarm.

Navigation Keys Scroll / Received Calls List

Scroll through options. From the idle display, press the ‘down’ button to open the “Received Calls” list.

End Call

Press to end call / hang-up.

INTERCOM

Intercom lets you make calls between handsets registered to the base.

(page 24)

VOICE MAIL

One-touch voicemail access. (page 34)

Getting To Know The T1960

The Base

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