Toshiba Ft8981 User Manual
Preparation Basics Caller ID/Call waiting
Answering System
Additional Information
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
CHARGE LED should light. If not, see
TROUBLESHOOTING, page 43.
• 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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INTRODUCTION
Preparation
FEATURES
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., takes pride in presenting
the new 900 MHz cordless telephone and digital answering system.
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.
• One Way Page/Handset
Locator
• Last Number Redial (32 digits)
• 10 Speed-dial (20 digits)
• Any-Key Answer
• Reversible Charging System
• Hearing Aid Compatible/HAC
Volume
• Desk/Wall Mountable (Bracket
Included)
• Custom Greeting
Message/Pre-recorded
Greeting Message
• Memo Recording
• 900 MHz Analog Transmission
with Extended Talk Range
• 40-Channel Auto Scanning
• All Digital Recording System
(Approx. 15 min. Recording
Time)
• Advanced Compandor Noise
Reduction System
• 20 Name & Number Caller ID
• Advanced Message
Management Design
• Voice Guidance/Time Stamp
• Long Standby Battery Life
(14 days)
• Caller ID on Call Waiting
• Backlit 3-Line Alphanumeric
LCD Display
• Volume Control (4 Level)
• Ringer Volume and Tone
Control
• Digital Security Code
(65,536 Codes)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preparation
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
Wall Mount Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
Recieving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Out of range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Call waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Handset earpiece volume setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Handset ringer volume setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Base speaker volume setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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
If you make a mistake while entering a name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Dialing a stored number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Editing and deleting stored numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
Transfering CID number to speed-dial memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Deleting caller ID data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Answering system
USING THE MENU MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Recording the greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Changing the greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Setting the clook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Setting the security code (PIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Setting the base ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Setting the number of rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Setting the recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Turning the answering machine ON & OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Checking and switching greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Checking clock setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Playing recorded messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Deleting recorded messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Screening incomming calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Leaving a memo message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Recording a phone conversation (2 WAY REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Calling in from a remote location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Table of commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Additional Information
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
WARRANTY/SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
REMOTE OPERATION CARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation
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-
TM
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.
TM
Preparation
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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Preparation
HANDSET
Antenna
▲) button (up arrow button)
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
▼
( ) button
(Left arrow button)
(page 18)
button
(page 17)
button (page 29)
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(▼) button (down arrow button)
(page 18)
( ) button (Right arrow button)
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(page 14, 31)
button (page 20 to 24, 30 to 31)
(Caller ID) button
(page
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES:
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(TONE) button
(page 14, 19)
(Memory) button
(page 20)
button (page 19)
Charging contacts
Modular Line Cord
Part # RC008231
button (page 29)
/ button (page 14)
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-8930
Part # RC009255
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REW REPEAT
MENU
Preparation
DC IN 9V jack (page 10)
TELEPHONE LINE modular jack (page 10)
button (page 19)
POWER LED
IN USE LED
CHARGE LED
button
(page 32 to 36)
button
(page 32 to 36)
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
Antenna
button
(page 37), ANSWER
LED
Speaker
button (page 40)
buttons (page 19, 38)
Rechargeable Battery Pack
For purchase of accessories, please call 1-877-644-7373.
Toshiba TRB-8000
Part # RC004931
(page 32 to 38)
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button
button (page 38)
button (page 38)
/
button (page 32 to 38)
button (page 39)
button (page 37)
Microphone
Owner’s manual
Part # RC009795
Quick Reference Guide
Part # RC009796
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INSTALLATION
Preparation
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-8930 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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INSTALLATION
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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Preparation
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.
Raise the antenna.
• 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.
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
Telephone
Line Cord
AC Adaptor
3
1
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/8 inches) into the wall
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJ11C)
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
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INSTALLATION
Preparation
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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LED
CHARGE
LED
5 Place the handset on the base unit.
Be sure the CHARGE LED lights.
If the CHARGE LED does not light,
make sure the AC adaptor is
plugged in securely.
INSTALLATION
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 number is held in memory 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.
Preparation
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INSTALLATION
TONE/
PULSE
FLASH
PULSE
PULSE
Before using the Handset, make sure to read the following instructions
Preparation
FLASH
SELECT
TONE/
/
FUNC
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 #
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INSTALLATION
FUNC
SELECT
SELECT
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FUNC
SELECT
SELECT
FUNC
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
preset to OFF.
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.
SETTING OR CANCELING CALLER ID ON CALL WAITING
1ssAuto Talk:On
2 CIDCW :On
3 Area Code:
Preparation
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.
2 Press or to move the pointer to
CIDCW and press . Each time you
press , the On/Off setting will be
switched.
1ssAuto Talk:Off
2 CIDCW :On
3 Area Code:615
1 Auto Talk:Off
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2
CIDCW :On
3 Area Code:615
3 Press and replace the handset on the base unit.
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