Toshiba FT-8801A User Manual

Preparation Basics Caller ID/Call waiting

Additional Information

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GETTING STARTED: DO THIS FIRST!

FIRST, CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERY!

• Set your new phone in an out-of-the-way place near a
power outlet where it will not be disturbed.

• Plug the AC adaptor into the wall outlet.

• Plug the AC adaptor cord into the power jack on the base
unit.

• Take the cover off the handset battery compartment; plug
the battery connector into the receptacle inside the battery
compartment and replace the cover. The connector only
goes in one way.

• Place the handset into the base unit’s charging cradle. The
IN USE/CHARGE LED should light. If not, see
TROUBLESHOOTING, page 32.

• The battery charging period has now started. From now
until the 12~16 hours period is complete, do not let
anything cause the handset to be removed from electrical
contact with the base unit’s charging pins or power to be
removed from the base unit.

SECOND,

• Before you can take advantage of the Caller ID and Call
Waiting features, you must subscribe to these services
from your local telephone company.

• Name and number caller ID only work in conjunction with
service provided by your local telephone company.

THIRD, Enter your AREA CODE, see page 16.

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FEATURES

Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., takes pride in presenting
the new 900 MHz cordless telephone. The Toshiba cordless telephone
features a 16-digit x 3-line dot matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) for
caller ID on Call Waiting and speed-dial programming and calling. The
sleek new design provides face-up battery charging even when wall
mounted. Other features are summarized below.

• 900 MHz Analog Transmission with
Extended Talk Range

• 40 Channel Auto Scanning

• 20 Name & Number Caller ID

• Caller ID on Call Waiting

• Advanced Compandor Noise
Reduction System

• Backlit 3-Line Alphanumeric LCD
Display

• Volume Control (4 Level)

• Ringer Volume and Tone Control

• Digital Security Code (65,536
Codes)

• 10 speed-dial locations, 20 digits
each

• Long Standby Battery Life (14
days)

• One Way Page/Handset Locator

• Last Number Redial (32 digits)

• Any-Key Answer

• Reversible Charging System

• Hearing Aid Compatible/HAC
Volume

• Desk/Wall Mountable (Bracket
included)

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

LOCATION OF CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Setting up the base unit (Desk top mounting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

AC adaptor information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Setting up the base unit (Wall mounting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Charging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Setting the dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Setting or canceling the Auto Talk function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Setting or canceling caller ID on call waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Setting the area code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Basics

BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Receiving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Out of range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Call waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Handset earpiece volume setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Handset ringer volume setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Tone/Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Interference or static . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Paging the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

MEMORY DIALING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Storing numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Steps for entering names and special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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If you make a mistake while entering a name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Dialing a stored number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Editing and deleting stored numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Caller ID/Call waiting

CALLER ID/CALL WAITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Answering a call with caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Searching caller ID memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Calling back from the caller ID list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Editing caller ID data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Storing to speed-dial memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Deleting caller ID data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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

Additional Information

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

WARRANTY/SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury.

1 Read and understand all instructions.

2 Follow all warnings and instructions

marked on the product.

3 Unplug this product from the wall

outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

4 Do not use this product near water

sources, such as bath tubs, wash
bowls, kitchen sinks, laundry tubs, wet
basements, or swimming pools.

5 Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, or table. The
telephone may fall, causing serious
damage to the telephone.

6 Slots and openings in the cabinet and

the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation. To protect it from
overheating, these openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This product
should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.

7 Do not allow anything to rest on the

power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord can be stepped on or
tripped over.

8 Do not overload wall outlets and

extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.

9 Never push objects of any kind into

this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.

10 Do not disassemble this product.

Opening or removing covers puts you
at risk of electrical shock, and incorrect
reassembly can cause shocks, sparks
or other damage during subsequent
use.

11 Take this product to a qualified service

technician under any of the following
conditions:

A. When the power supply cord is

damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the

product.

C. If the product has been exposed to

rain or water.

D. If the product does not operate

normally according to the operating
instructions. Adjust only those
controls covered by this manual.
Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in serious
damage to the unit or your home.

E. If the product has been dropped or

the cabinet has been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

12 Do not use the telephone in the

vicinity of a gas leak.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The RBRCTMSeal

The RBRCTMSeal on the (easily removable) nickel-cadmium battery
(contained in our product) indicates that Toshiba America Consumer
Products, Inc. (TACP) is voluntarily participating in an industry program
to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives,
when taken out of service within the United States. The RBRC

cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which is illegal in some areas.
TACP’s payments to RBRC

local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries, or at authorized TACP product
service centers. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on
where to return the spent battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTER for information on Ni­Cd battery recycling in your area. TACP’s involvement in this program is part of its
commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

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RBRC
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS BY THE

BATTERY, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

BATTERIES

1 Use only the appropriate type and

size battery pack specified in the
instruction manual provided for this
product.

2 Do not dispose of the battery pack in

a fire. The cell may explode. Check
with State and local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.

3 Do not open or mutilate the battery

pack. Released electrolytes are
corrosive and may cause damage to
the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.

program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-

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make it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at

is a trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

4 Exercise care in handling the

batteries. Contact with conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets and
keys may cause the battery to short
out, resulting in overheating which
could burn.

5 Charge the battery pack provided with

or identified for use with this product
only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified
in the instruction manual provided for
this product.

6 Observe proper polarity orientation

between the battery pack and the
battery charger.

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ATTENTION: THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS A
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, IT MAY
BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF THIS BATTERY INTO THE MUNICIPAL WASTE
STREAM. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR DETAILS IN
YOUR AREA REGARDING RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TO HELP PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN
RECYCLED OR RECONDITIONED PARTS AND MATERIALS.

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HANDSET

Antenna

▲) button (up arrow button)

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

▼

( ) button
(Left arrow button)

(page 18)

button

(page 17)

button (page 29)

(

(▼) button (down arrow button)

(page 18)

( ) button (Right arrow button)

▼

(page 14, 31)

button (page 20 to 24, 30 to 31)

(Caller ID) button

(page

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES:

Modular Line Cord

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(TONE) button

(page 14, 19)

(Memory) button

(page 20)

button (page 19)

Charging contacts

Part # RC008231

button (page 29)

/ button (page 14, 19)

button (page 24, 30 to 31)

(Channel) button (page 19)

Battery compartment (page 12)

(Function) button (page 15 to 16)

Wall Mount Bracket

Part # RC009245

AC Adaptor

TAC-8001

Part # RC009790

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IN USE

BASE UNIT

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DC IN 9V jack (page 10)

LINE modular jack (page 10)

Hook

Cradle

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Antenna

IN USE/CHARGE LED

button (page 19)

Rechargeable Battery Pack

For purchase of accessories, please call 1-877-644-7373.

Toshiba TRB-8000

Part # RC004931

Charging contacts

Owner’s manual

Part # RC012153

Quick Reference Guide

Part # RC012154

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SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT (DESK TOP MOUNTING)

For setting up the base unit follow the instructions below.

Raise the anntenna to vertical
position.

Single-Line

Fasten the AC adaptor
cord to prevent it from
being disconnected.

Telephone Line Cord

AC Adaptor

• Plug the AC adaptor firmly into the base unit and the AC 120V outlet.

• USE ONLY WITH Supplied AC ADAPTOR (TAC-8001 power source

AC 120V 60Hz/DC9V).

• Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.

Telephone Jack
(RJ11C)

Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

AC ADAPTOR INFORMATION

Use only the supplied AC adaptor, or one matching its specifications
exactly with this product. Incorrect
voltage may damage the unit or cause it
to function improperly.

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Wall mount template

IMPORTANT:
Before mounting, select a wall area of sufficient
strength. If mounting on wallboard or in an area
of questionable strength, locate a stud for
maximum support of your telephone.
Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items
behind the mounting location that could cause a
hazard.

CUT CUT

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SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT (WALL MOUNTING)

MOUNTING ON A STANDARD WALL PLATE:

Insert the bracket’s tabs into the
notches on the base.

Flip the hook tab over so
the tab holds the handset.

• Route the cords through the guides.

• Place the base unit on the posts of the wall plate and push down until it is

firmly seated.

Raise the antenna.

Telephone
Line Cord

Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJ11C)

Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

AC Adaptor

NOTES:

• Do not use any outlet controlled by a wall switch.

• If you don’t have a standard wall plate, cut out the template on this page and
use it to position two screws (minimum length of 1
with the heads protruding about

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3

/8 inches) into the wall

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

It is important to charge the battery for 12 to 16 hours
continuously without any interruption before you use the handset
for the first time.

1 Remove the battery cover on the

Red Black

back of the handset by sliding it
down.

2 Plug the battery pack cord into the

connector with the correct polarity.
(black and red wires).

3 Place the battery pack in the battery

compartment.

4 Put the battery cover back by

sliding until it snaps into place.
Make sure not to get the wires of
the battery pack caught in the
cover.

Charging contacts

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IN USE/
CHARGE
LED

5 Place the handset on the base unit.

Be sure the IN USE/CHARGE LED
lights.
If the IN USE/CHARGE LED does
not light, make sure the AC adaptor
is plugged in securely.

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NOTES:

• Use only the supplied battery pack (TRB-8000 power source 600mAh, 3.6VDC)

• The battery pack is not charged properly if the charging contacts are dirty or

tarnished. Clean the contacts occasionally with a dry cloth.

After the battery pack is fully charged;

Operation Approx. battery life

While in use (Talk mode) up to 7 hours

While not in use (Standby mode) up to 14 days

When "Low Battery"blinks on the LCD, all handset buttons are
disabled and the battery needs to be charged. If this occurs during a
call, you hear short beeps. Finish the call as soon as possible and
place the handset on the base unit.

Low Battery

NOTES:

• If a call comes in when the battery is too low to operate properly, you will be
unable to answer the call or the call will be disconnected.

• The redial memory numbers backup for up to 30 minutes while you replace
the battery pack.

• If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call, complete the
replacement of the battery pack within 30 seconds, and you can return to the
original call.

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TONE/

PULSE

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FLASH

Before using the Handset, make sure to read the following instructions

FLASH

SELECT

TONE/

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PULSE

SETTING THE DIAL MODE

Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows:

1 Press and hold 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 press .
A confirmation tone
sounds to indicate the
setting is complete.

Dial Mode:Pulse
Tone - Press
Pulse - Press #

TONE/

Tone Dialing Pulse Dialing

Dial Mode:Tone
Tone - Press
Pulse - Press #

PULSE

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SETTING OR CANCELING THE AUTO TALK FUNCTION

If the handset is placed on the base unit, you can answer a call by
lifting the handset from the base unit (Auto Talk). If the handset is not
on the base unit, you can answer a call by pressing any one of the
buttons (Any-key Answer function). When the Auto Talk function is set
to ON, the Any-key Answer function is also set to ON.

When the Auto Talk function is set to OFF, you can lift the handset and
view the caller ID information before taking the call. This function is
factory preset to OFF.

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1 Press . The LCD displays the current

setting.

1ssAuto Talk:Off
2 CIDCW :On
3 Area Code:

2 Press . Each time you press ,

the On/Off setting will be switched.

3 Press . The handset returns to

standby mode.

1ssAuto Talk:On
2 CIDCW :On
3 Area Code:

SETTING OR CANCELING CALLER ID ON CALL WAITING

This function is preset to ON so that you will receive caller ID on Call
Waiting when you subscribe to both local telephone company services.

If you do not subscribe to these services, be sure to set this function to
OFF.

1 Press . The LCD displays the current

setting.

1ssAuto Talk:Off
2 CIDCW :On
3 Area Code:615

2 Press or to move the pointer to

CIDCW and press . Each time you
press , the On/Off setting will be
switched.

1 Auto Talk:Off

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CIDCW :On

3 Area Code:615

3 Press and replace the handset on the base unit.

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SETTING THE AREA CODE

It is necessary to program your area code so that local calls will be
displayed properly on caller ID.

1ssAuto Talk:Off

1 Press .

2 Press or to move the pointer to Area

Code.

3 Press .

Enter a 3-digit area code. For example, enter “615.”
If you enter a wrong number, press

4 Press .

Confirmation tone sounds.

2 CIDCW :On
3 Area Code:

1 Auto Talk:Off
2 CIDCW :On

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3

Area Code:

1 Auto Talk:Off
2 CIDCW :On
3 Area Code:615

.

1 Auto Talk:Off
2 CIDCW :On

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3

Area Code:615

5 Press .

NOTES:

• Change your area code when you move to another location that has a
different area code.

• When you make a call or redial to a number within your area code, only the
last 7 digits of the phone number are dialed when you set the area code.

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The handset returns to the standby mode.

BASIC OPERATION

Basics

DELETE

TALK

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REDIAL

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TALK

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DELETE

DELETE

TALK

TALK

TALK

TALK

TALK

TALK

TALK

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TONE/

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Before using the Handset, make sure to read the following
instructions.

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MAKING A CALL

Handset On The Base

1) Pick up the handset.

2) Press .

3) Listen for the dial tone.

4) Dial the number.

OR

1) Pick up the handset.

2) Dial the number, then press .

To hang up: Press , or return the handset to the base (Auto Standby).

Handset Off The Base

1) Press .

2) Listen fot the dial tone.

3) Dial the number.

OR

Dial the number, then press .

RECEIVING A CALL

Handset On The Base

Pick up the handset (AutoTalk) or press .
To use the Auto TALK function, see page15.

To hang up: Press , or return the handset to the base (Auto Standby).

NOTE:

To delete a wrong number, press or
numbers, press and hold .

Handset Off The Base

Press any button (AutoTalk) or press .

, and

. To delete all

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Basics

FLASH

FLASH

FLASH

VOL/RING

VOL/RING

REDIAL

TALK

TALK

REDIAL

REDIAL

Handset On The Base

1) Pick up the handset and press .

2) Listen for the dial tone.

3) Press .

Handset Off The Base

Press , then press .

OUT OF RANGE

During a call, as you begin to move too far from the base unit, the
noise increases. Then, you should move close to the base unit. If you
travel out-of-range, your call terminates.(See page 19 “Interference or
static”).

CALL WAITING

To use this feature, you must subscribe to the Call Waiting Service.

1 When you hear a call-waiting tone during your conversation on the

phone, simply press .

2 To return to the first caller, press again.

NOTE:

Pressing without receiving a Call Waiting signal may disconnect the
current caller.

HANDSET EARPIECE VOLUME SETTING

To adjust the earpiece volume, press ( or ) during a call.

HANDSET RINGER VOLUME SETTING

To adjust the ringer volume, press ( or ) during standby
mode.

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TONE/PAUSE

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PAUSE

TONE/

BASIC OPERATION

To

To temporarily switch to tone dial
(When the base is set to pulse mode),
see page 14

To enter a pause within the dialing sequence

Do this

Press . The following numbers will
be sent as tone dialing.

Press . “P” appears in the display
which represents a pause.

INTERFERENCE OR STATIC

If you hear noise during a call, press to
select another channel. The LCD displays
“Scanning” while changing a channel.

PAGING THE HANDSET

Talk 0:15

Scanning

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900MHz

PAGE

1 To locate the handset while it is off the base,

press . The handset beeps for 60
seconds.

To stop paging, press or any key at the handset, or
return the handset to the base unit.

NOTE:

You cannot page the handset during a call.

Paging

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MEMORY DIALING

MEM

VOL/RING

PAUSE

You can store up to 10 telephone numbers and their associated
names in the memory.

NOTES:

• Always press a button within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby.

• If you press a wrong button, an error tone sounds and the handset returns to

standby mode.

• If you receive an incoming call or a pager call from the base unit during the
operation, the operation will be cancelled.

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MEM

VOL/RING

SELECT

DELETE

STORING NUMBERS

You can store up to 20 digits including #, , and PAUSE as a
telephone number, and up to 14 characters as a name in one memory
address.

1 Pick up the handset and press and hold

till a beep sounds.

2 Enter a number (0-9), or press

select a free memory location number.

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3 Press .

Store Name

4 To enter a name, use the number keys.

• See the steps for storing names and special characters. (see page 22)

• If a name is not required, go to step 5.

5 Press .

Store Number

6 Enter a telephone number to be stored.

NOTES:

• By pressing , you can insert a 2-second
pause in the memory dial to make a long distance
call or call through a PBX.

• If you make a mistake, press and to move
the cursor to the desired location.

• Press to delete characters as needed.

Store Number

1P1234567890

7 Press . A confirmation beep sounds

and the number is stored.

Memory 1 Stored

8 The LCD returns to Memory Store screen. To store more names

and numbers, return to step 2.
If you do not store a name, only the memory
location <Memory 1> appears.

Memory Store

ss

1

<Memory 1>

2

9 To finish the operation, press or return

the handset to the base unit.

Basics

21

MEMORY DIALING

3

6

3

3

3

8

SELECT

MEM

Basics

0

9

WX
Y Z

8

TUV

7

PQ
RS

6

MNO5JKL4GHI3DEF2ABC

1

STEPS FOR ENTERING NAMES AND SPECIAL CHARACTERS

Refer to the letters on the number buttons to select the desired letter.

Each button selects a character as shown below.

Number of times key is pressed

Keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1
ABCabc2
DEFdef3
GHIghi4
JKLjkl5
MNOmno6
PQRSpqrs7
TUVtuv8

WXYZwxyz9

# –&()blank 0

For example, to enter “Ted Doe” and 1 - 1 2 3 - 4 5 6 - 7 8 9 0

1 Pick up the handset and press and hold .
2 Enter a number or press , to select a free memory

location number.

3 Press .
4 Press once.

5 Press five times then press

the right.

to move the cursor to

6 Press four times then press twice to enter a space.
7 Press once.

8 Press six times.
9 Press five times.

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MEMORY DIALING

Basics

MEM

TALK

SELECT

MEM

DELETE

DELETE

SELECT

098765432

1

1

SELECT

10 When finished, press .
11 Press to be

stored.

12 Press .

IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE WHILE ENTERING A NAME

Use or to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press

to erase the wrong entry, then enter the correct character. To

delete all characters, press and hold .

DIALING A STORED NUMBER

Basics

1 Pick up the handset and press .
2 Press , or enter a number (0-9) to

display the desired destination.

NOTE:

When you press , the LCD displays both the name and the
telephone number.
When the stored phone number has 15 or more
digits, ➡is displayed next to the 13th digit. Press

to see the rest of the numbers, and to

return.

1ssTed Doe
2 DOE JOHN
3 MOM AND DAD

Ted Doe

ss

1

1234567890

3 Press . The selected number will be dialed.

NOTE:

If you press while you are selecting a location, memory selection is
cancelled and the handset returns to standby.

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MEMORY DIALING

Basics

MEM

SELECT

DELETE

SELECT

DELETE

SELECT

SELECT

MEM

EDITING AND DELETING STORED NUMBERS

You can delete a number or simply store another one in its place.
When you store a new phone number, the data stored in that memory
location is deleted automatically.

1 Pick up the handset and press and hold .

The confirmation tone sounds.

Memory Store

ss

1

Ted Doe

2 DOE JOHN

2 Enter a number (0-9) or press , to

select the memory location you want to
edit/delete.

ss

3 Press .

Edit Memory 1
Delete Memory 1
Go Back

4 Press or to select the desired function and press

. To edit the stored data, select “Edit.” To delete the
data, select “Delete.”
To return to the previous screen, select “Go
Back.”

ss

Edit Memory 1
Delete Memory 1
Go Back

5 To edit data, go to step a. To delete data, go to step b.
a EDITING THE NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER

Use the number buttons and or buttons to edit the
name. (See “Storing Numbers” on page 20 for instructions
on how to enter names).

(1) Press to erase a character at the

cursor position.
The next character on the right moves to
the cursor position.

(2) Press .

Store Name

Ted Doe

Store Number

1234567890

(3) Press to erase numbers, and enter

the correct number.

(4) Press . A confirmation tone sounds

and the number is stored. Press or
return the handset to the base unit.

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Memory 1 Stored

MEM

DELETE

SELECT

MEMORY DIALING

Basics

b DELETING THE STORED DATA

(1) Press or to move the pointer to

select or .

(2) Press or .

If is selected: a confirmation tone
sounds and the number is erased.

Delete Memory 1?

Yes

ss

No

Memory 1 Deleted

If is selected: the LCD returns to the
“Memory Store” display.

ss

1
2 DOE JOHN

(3) Press , or return the handset to the base unit.

Memory Store

Ted Doe

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CALLER ID/CALL WAITING

• Before you can take advantage of the Caller ID and Call Waiting
features, you must subscribe to these services from your local
telephone company.

• Name and number caller ID only work in conjunction with service
provided by your local telephone company.

ANSWERING A CALL WITH CALLER ID SERVICE

1 When the caller ID message is received, the display shows

the caller's phone number along with the date and time. The
incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record.
If the Caller ID service includes the caller's name, the caller's
name appears on the display (up to 15 letters).

Number of calls from the same Caller ID
The date and time received
Caller's name
Caller's phone number

You may receive any one of the following messages;

When invalid data is received . . . . . . . . . . . . .

When a private name is received . . . . . . . . .Private Name

When a private number is received . . . . . . . . .

When an unknown name is received . . . . . . .Unknown Name

When an unknown number is received . . . . . .

5/11 12:30PM 01
SMITH JOHN
123-456-7890

Incomplete Data

Private Number

Unknown Number

2 When you pick up the phone, the display changes to "Talk".

Talk 0:00

Volume Medium

Caller ID/Call waiting

NOTES

• If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received (for example,
before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear.

• When the call is received via a telephone company that does not offer Caller
ID service, the caller's phone number and name do not appear. (This includes
international calls).

• When the call is via a Private Branch exchange (PBX), the caller's phone
number and name may not appear.

• Data errors appear as " ".

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CALLER ID/CALL WAITING

Caller ID/Call waiting

FLASH

LOCAL/3

SELECT

CID

DELETE

TALK

L.D./1

VOL/RING

VOL/RING

"Caller ID" and "Call waiting" are separate services. CIDCW (Caller ID
on Call Waiting) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call
waiting number. You must subscribe to the "Caller ID on call waiting
(CID CW) services" before you can use the following features. The
"Call waiting" service can also be used independently. Please contact
your local telephone company for details.

()

()

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Caller ID/Call waiting

CALLER ID/CALL WAITING

TALK

CID

CID

CID

SEARCHING CALLER ID MEMORY

To review who has called, follow the steps below.

The caller ID memory retains a listing of the 20 most recent
callers.

1 Pick up the handset and press .

If new caller ID data does not exist:

Total:02

If there is new caller ID data:

New :01
Total:02

2 Press to display the latest incoming call.

Press to see the previous incoming call.

1/7 9:30AM 12
DOE JOHN
555-2563

3 Press to return to standby mode.

CALLING BACK FROM THE CALLER ID LIST

1 Pick up the handset and press . Then,

press or to display the number you
wish to call.

2 Press .

The displayed number will be dialed.

NOTE:

To enter a number for a long distance call, see “EDITING CALLER ID DATA” on
page 29. It is not necessary to add a “1” when dialing some area codes. If in
doubt, check your local telephone directory.

1/7 9:30AM 12
SMITH JOHN
456-7890

TALK

4567890

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Caller ID/Call waiting

CALLER ID/CALL WAITING

MEM

CID

SELECT

MEM

TALK

LOCAL/3

L.D./1

CID

L.D./1

LOCAL/3

L.D./1

LOCAL/3

EDITING CALLER ID DATA

You can edit the Caller ID data.

1 Pick up the handset and press . Then, press or

repeatedly to display the Caller ID data you want to edit.

2 Press for a long distance call prefix “1” and

for area code setting and cancellation.

1/7 9:30AM 12
Ted Doe
456-7890

key

1/7 9:30AM 12
Ted Doe
123-456-7890

key

1/7 9:30AM 12
Ted Doe
1-456-7890

NOTE:

Before you use for area code setting and cancellation, make sure the
AREA CODE is set. (See page 16)

LOCAL/3

key

1/7 9:30AM 12
Ted Doe
1-123-456-7890

3 After editing Caller ID data, you can make the call or store procedures.

To make a call, press .

To store into memory dial, press . Then, select memory
location with or and press .

STORING TO SPEED-DIAL MEMORY

1 Pick up the handset and press . Then, press or

to indicate the number you want to store in the memory.

key

2 Press .
3 Enter a number (0-9) or press

memory location.

,

to select

Select Location

ss

1
2

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Caller ID/Call waiting

CALLER ID/CALL WAITING

CID

DELETE

SELECT

DELETE

CID

CID

SELECT

CID

SELECT

4 Press . A confirmation tone sounds and the Caller ID data

is stored. Press to return to standby.

If you select a memory location in which data is already
stored:

Press to select and press .

A confirmation tone sounds and the new data
overwrites the old data. The LCD returns to
the Caller ID display screen.

If you select :

The LCD returns to the Caller ID display screen.
Press to return to standby mode.

Replace Memory?

Yes

ss

No

DELETING CALLER ID DATA

DELETE INDIVIDUAL CALLER ID DATA:

1 Pick up the handset and press . Then, press or

to display the caller ID number you want to delete from the
memory.

2 Press .

Press or to select Yes or No.

Delete Message?

ss

Yes

No

3 Press or . If you select ,

you hear a confirmation tone and the LCD displays the next
caller ID data. If there is none, the LCD displays the number
of calls.

If you select , the LCD returns to the Call ID display
screen.

4 Press to return to standby.

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Caller ID/Call waiting

CALLER ID/CALL WAITING

FLASH

FLASH

FLASH

CID

DELETE

SELECT

DELETE

CID

DELETE ALL CALLER ID DATA:

1 Press .

New :01
Total:02

2 Press .

Press or to select Yes or No.

Delete All?

Yes

ss

No

3 Press or .

If you select , a confirmation tone
sounds and the LCD displays “Total:00”.

If you select , the LCD displays the
number of Caller ID calls.

Total:00

New :01
Total:02

4 Press to return to the standby mode.

CALL WAITING

The LCD will show another incoming call even if you are on the line.
This feature can be enabled or disabled. If enabled, you hear the
short beeps at regular intervals until the call is either answered, or the
person calling hangs up. With Caller ID on call waiting, you can see
who is calling to decide if you want to interrupt your current
conversation to answer the incoming call.

WITH CALLER ID SERVICE

1 Before answering a call, check to see that the caller’s name

and telephone number are displayed on the screen. To
switch to the waiting call, press on the handset. The
first caller is put on hold.

2 To switch back to the first caller, press again.

NOTE:

Pressing without having received a Call Waiting signal may
disconnect the current line.

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Additional Information

TROUBLESHOOTING

PAGE

FLASH

TALK

Should any problem occur with the unit, use the following simple tests to determine
whether or not servicing is required.

PROBLEM

The handset battery pack
does not charge.

Battery pack becomes low
quickly.

Can not make or
receive calls.
Can not hear dialtone.

Low battery blinks on the
display.

The handset does not ring
or receive a page.

SOLUTION

• The charging contacts of the handset and base are not clean.

→ Clean them with a dry cloth.

• The battery is not connected with correct polarity.

→ Install the battery pack correctly.

• The battery is several years old.

→ Replace with a new battery.

• The battery was not fully charged at the initial charging.

→ Charge the battery for 12 to 16 hours without any interruption.

• The battery is several years old

→ Replace with a new battery

• The AC adaptor of the base unit is disconnected.

→ Plug the AC adaptor into the base unit and the AC 120V outlet.

• The battery is low.

→ Place the handset on the base unit to recharge.

• Telephone line cord is disconnected.

→ Check both ends of the telephone jack.

• The previous call was not disconnected.

→ Press to disconnect the line.

• Trouble with the telephone line.

→ Check an extension line.

• Outlet used is controlled by a wall switch in its OFF position.

→ Relocate it to another outlet.

• The handset is too far from the base unit.

→ Bring the handset near the base unit.

• Dial setting needs to be changed.

→ Press and hold key then choose the appropriate

setting.

• The battery is low.
→ Return the handset to the base.

• The handset is located away from the base or the battery has been
discharged.
→ Return the handset to charge when finished with your call.

• The digital security code is changed.
→ Remove the handset from the base unit and press and hold

. While the handset is emitting, return the handset to the

base unit.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Additional Information

CH

PROBLEM SOLUTION

• The battery is low.

→ Place the handset on the base unit to recharge.

CHARGE LED will not light
when the handset is placed
on the base.

Noise or interference.

• The charging contacts of the handset and the base are not
clean.
→ Clean them with a dry cloth.

• The AC adaptor of the base unit is disconnected.
→ Plug the AC adaptor firmly into the base unit and AC 120V outlet.

• The handset is not on the base.
→ Place the handset on the base properly.

• The handset is too far from the base unit.
→ Bring the handset near the base unit.

• The battery is low.
→ Place the handset on the base unit to recharge.

Interference.
→ Relocate to another outlet.

• Interference from TV, Microwave oven, computer and electrical
appliances.
→ Press to select a clearer channel, or relocate the base unit.

• Excessive line noise.
→ Check with another telephone.

• The volume control is set too high.
→ Reduce volume to a lower setting.

• The base antenna is not in a vertical position.
→ Lift the antenna to a vertical position.

The unit does not operate
properly.

When the handset is
returned to the base unit
with the volume level set at
High, a momentary squeal
or howling sound may
sometimes be heard.

The phone does not
display the Caller ID/Call
Waiting data.

Auto talk and Any-key
feature do not work.

• The phone needs to be reset.
→ Disconnect the AC adaptor and reconnect it after a few

seconds.

• This is normal.
→ It may be prevented by changing the volume setting to

Medium or Low before returning the handset to the base unit.

• You have to subscribe to Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting services.
→ Check with your local telephone company.

• You answered the call before Caller ID data was received.
→ Let the phone ring twice before you answer the call.

• The call is via PBX.
→ See page 26

• The battery is not fully charged.
→ Charge the battery.

• Auto talk feature has been set to OFF.
→ Set this feature to ON. (Any-key feature automatically set to ON)

33

WARRANTY/SERVICE

Additional Information

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

If the cordless telephone should malfunction, or need changes or modifications, all
repairs will be performed by an authorized Toshiba Service Station. This unit has been
registered with the FCC for direct connection to the telephone network. Under the
FCC program, no customer is authorized to repair this unit. This applies to units either
in or out of warranty. If an unauthorized repair is performed, the registration of the unit
for direct connection to the network will be null and void. If the unit is still in warranty,
the remainder of the warranty period will also be null and void.

It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to the Toshiba
dealer.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO USERS

Your telephone equipment has been designed and constructed to conform to federal
regulations and can be connected to the phone line as described in this manual.

Please note that each product connected to the telephone line places a certain load
on the line. We designate this as the unit’s “Ringer Equivalence Number.”

It is most unlikely, but...If your telephone equipment should cause problems on the
phone line, the phone company has the right to temporarily discontinue your service. If
this happens, the phone company will notify you and give you the opportunity to
correct the problem. Also, you need to know that the phone company does have the
right to make changes in their lines and/or equipment.

If these changes might affect your telephone equipment (or require changes in the
telephone equipment or its connection), the phone company will notify you in writing,
so you have the chance to take whatever action necessary to ensure uninterrupted
phone service.

FCC REQUIREMENTS

You are no longer required by the FCC to notify your local telephone company of your
intent to connect a new telephone. Your local telephone company may call you and
request information about your phone such as: the brand name, model number,
registration number, and ringer equivalence number. This information is provided on a
label located at the bottom of the base unit and handset.

You may not directly connect your telephone equipment to coin telephone services.
Check with your local telephone company if you wish to connect your telephone
equipment to a party line service. Some party line services require a special adaptor
or modification to your telephone.

It should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may
cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs; to minimize or prevent such interference,
the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or
VCR; and, if interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away
from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

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WARRANTY/SERVICE

Additional Information

TELEPHONE/TELEPHONE ANSWER MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY

Toshiba America Consumer Products. Inc (“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii, Inc.(“THI”) make the following
limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person
receiving this set as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.

Limited One (1) Year Warranty of Labor
and parts

TACP/THI warrant this product and its parts
against defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of one (1) year after the date of original
retail purchase. During this period, TACP/THI will
repair or replace your defective product with a new
or refurbished unit at our option.

Owner’s Manual

You should read the owner’s manual thoroughly
before operating this product.

Your Responsibility

The above warranties are subject to the following
conditions.
(1) You must provide a copy of your bill of sale or
other proof of purchase.
(2) These warranties are effective only if the
product is purchased and operated within the USA
or Puerto Rico.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

(3) Within the continental U.S.A., if you should
find a defective product within the warranty period,
please call 1-877-644-7373.
(4) Warranties extend only to defects in materials or
workmanship as limited above and do not extend to
any product or parts which have been lost or
discarded by you, or to damage to products or parts
caused by misuse, accident, damage caused by Acts
of God, such as lightning or fluctuations in electric
power, improper installation, improper maintenance
or use in violation of instructions furnished by us;
or to units which have been altered or modified
without authorization of TACP/THI, or to damage
to products or parts thereof which have had the
serial number removed, altered, defaced or
rendered illegible.
(5) Physically damaged products are not acceptable
for repair or exchange within or after the warranty
period expires.

In the event a problem should develop with your product, please proceed as follows;

In The Continental United States contact:

www.toshiba.com/tacp

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the
exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and
in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with
respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall TACP/THI be liable for consequential or
incidental damages.

No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of
these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within which an action must be commenced to
enforce any obligation of TACP/THI arising under the warranty or under any statute, or law of the United
States or any state thereof, is hereby limited to ninety (90) days from the date you discover, or should have
dicovered, the defect. This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state
to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, when an action may be
brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may
not apply to you.

In Hawaii contact:

Toshiba Hawaii, Inc.
327 Kamakee Street,
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808)-591-9281

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QUICK
REFERENCE

CALLER ID CORDLESS TELEPHONE

FT-8801A

GUIDE

Read the Owner’s Manual for details.

SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT

Raise the antenna to vertical
position.

SETTING / USING THE PHONE

Setting The Dial Mode

Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows:

1

Press and hold

2

To set the dial mode for pulse dialing, press # /
mode for tone dialing press

A confirmation tone sounds to indicate the setting is complete.

FLASH

until you hear a confirmation tone.

PULSE

TONE/

.

. Or to set the dial

CALLER ID SERVICE

Setting Up Caller ID Making a Call with Caller ID Data

To use Caller ID/ Caller ID on Call Waiting features, you must subscribe to both Caller
ID / Caller ID on Call Waiting services provided by your local telephone company.

1
2

Note: For long distance calls, you need a prefix “1” and the area code.

Press
before pressing

Press

Press

L.D./1

CID

, then press or to display the number you want to dial.

TALK

, then displayed number will be dialed.

LOCAL/3

and

TALK

to add or cancel “1” and the area code

.

Fasten the AC
adaptor cord.

NOTE: Plug the AC adaptor firmly into the base unit and the AC 120V outlet.

Telephone Line Cord

AC Adaptor

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Red

9

0
0

M

H
z

Charging contacts

Black

IN USE/
CHARGE
LED

1

Remove the battery cover by sliding it down.

2

Plug the battery pack cord into its socket, observing
the correct polarity.

3

Place the battery pack . Then close the battery
compartment cover.

4

Place the handset on the base unit. You can place
the handset with the dialpad facing up or down.

IMPORTANT

Charge the battery pack for at least 12 to 16 hours.

Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJ11C)

Power Outlet
(AC 120V, 60Hz)

Dial Mode:Pulse
Tone - Press
Pulse- Press #

TONE/

Tone Dialing

#

PULSE

/

Dial Mode:Tone
Tone - Press
Pulse- Press #

Pulse Dialing

Area Code

1
2
3

Press

Press

Press

, then press 3 .

FUNC

SELECT

SELECT

and enter a 3-digit area code.

, then press

FUNC

.

Making a Call

1

Dial the phone number .

Press

TALK

.

2

TONE/

Press

TALK

to hang up .

3

Answering a Call

TALK

Press

NOTE: To indicate Caller ID data, let the
phone ring twice before you answer the call.

and speak.

FLASH
TALK

SELECT

3

#

PULSE

/

FUNC

TALK

SELECT

1

MEM

,

FLASH

CID

3

DELETE

Storing Caller ID Data to Speed-Dial Memory

1

2
3

CID

Press
Speed-dial memory.

Press

Press
Press

, then press or to display the number you want to store into

, then press , or enter a memory location number.

MEM

SELECT

CID

. A confirmation beep sounds and the Caller ID data is stored.

to return to standby mode.

Deleting Caller ID Data

1

2
3
4

CID

Press
delete from the memory.

Press
Press
Press

, then press or to display the Caller ID number you want to

DELETE

SELECT
CID

, then press or to select Yes or No.

DELETE

or

to return to standby mode.

.

Caller ID on Call Waiting

1

Before answering a call, check to see that the caller’s name and telephone number
are displayed on the LCD. To switch to the other line, press

The first caller is put on hold.

2

To return to the first caller, press

FLASH

again.

FLASH

.

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For more detailed instructions and examples, please refer to the owner’s manual.

For technical assistance, purchase of accessories
or service, please access www.toshiba.com/tacp.

IMPORTANT

We suggest you record the following information and retain for
your records along with your bill of sale or equipment document.

Model no. Serial no.
Purchase date Dealer
Dealer address

2001 TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

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