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-

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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.

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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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

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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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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)

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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

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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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POWER
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/

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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

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SELECT

SELECT

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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
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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CIDCW :On

3 Area Code:615

3 Press and replace the handset on the base unit.

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INSTALLATION

FUNC

SELECT

DELETE

SELECT

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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.

Preparation

1 Press .

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

2 Press or to move the pointer to Area

Code.

3 Press .

Enter a 3-digit area code. For example, enter

1 Auto Talk:Off
2 CIDCW :On

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Area Code:

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

“615.”
If you enter a wrong number, press

4 Press .

Confirmation tone sounds.

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1 Auto Talk:Off
2 CIDCW :On

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Area Code:615

5 Press .

The handset returns to the standby mode.

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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BASIC OPERATION

TALK

DELETE

DELETE

TALK

TALK

TALK

TALK

TALK

TALK

TALK

Basics

TALK

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VOL/RING

REDIAL

FLASH

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 for the dial tone.

3) Dial the number.

OR

Dial the number, then press .

RECIEVING A CALL

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Handset On The Base

Pick up the handset (Auto Talk) or press .
To use Auto Talk function, see page 15.

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

Handset Off The Base

Press any button (When the Auto Talk is set to
on) or press .

NOTE:

To delete a wrong number, press or

and

numbers, press and hold .

. To delete all

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BASIC OPERATION

VOL/RING

VOL/RING

FLASH

FLASH

FLASH

REDIAL

TALK

TALK

REDIAL

Basics

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 closer 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.

NOTE:

When the handset is on the base, the handset ringer volume is disabled.

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BASIC OPERATION

PAGE

PAGE

CH

VOLUME/–

VOLUME/+

PAUSE

TONE/

Basics

PAGE

BASE SPEAKER VOLUME SETTING

To adjust the base unit speaker volume, press or .

TONE/PAUSE

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

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.

Talk 0:15

Scanning

Paging

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MEMORY DIALING

MEM

VOL/RING

Basics

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

TALK

(Memory)

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.

,

to

Memory Store

ss

1
2

20

MEMORY DIALING

MEM

SELECT

DELETE

DELETE

PAUSE

SELECT

SELECT

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.

• Press and hold to delete all the characters.

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 name

and numbers, return to step 2.
If you do not store 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

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MEMORY DIALING

3

6

3

3

3

8

SELECT

MEM

0

OPER

9

WX
YZ

8

TUV

7

PQ
RS

6

MNO5JKL4GHI3DEF2ABC

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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 as below.

Number of times key is pressed

Keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1
ABCabc2
DEFdef3

Basics

GHIghi4
JKLjkl5
MNOmno6
PQRSpqrs7
TUVtuv8
WXYZwxyz9

# –&()blank 0

For example, to enter “Ted Doe” and 1-123-456-7890

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 curser 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

MEM

TALK

SELECT

MEM

DELETE

DELETE

SELECT

09876543211

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 characer. 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 of 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 numbers, and to return.

1ssTed Doe
2 DOE JOHN
3 MOM AND DAD

1ss1234567890123
2
3

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

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.

1
2 DOE JOHN

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

select the memory location you want to
edit/delete.

Basics

3 Press .

ss

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

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 change
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 .

Ted Doe

123456789

Memory Store

ss

Ted Doe

Edit Memory 1
Delete Memory 1
Go Back

Edit Memory 1
Delete Memory 1
Go Back

Store Name

Store Number

(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

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

ss

“Memory Store” display.

1
2 DOE JOHN

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

Memory Store

Ted Doe

Basics

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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 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 . . . . . . . . .

Caller ID/Call waiting

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

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

LOCAL/3

SELECT

CID

DELETE

TALK

L.D./1

VOL/RING

VOL/RING

Caller ID/Call waiting

FLASH

"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

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 previous incoming call.

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

3 Press to return to standby mode.

Caller ID/Call waiting

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” 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

MEM

CID

SELECT

MEM

TALK

LOCAL/3

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
1-456-7890

NOTE:

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

key

key

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

key

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

3After 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 .

TRANSFERING CID NUMBER TO SPEED-DIAL MEMORY

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

to indicate the number you want to store the memory.

Caller ID/Call waiting

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

select memory location.

Select Location

ss

1

to

,

2

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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 which 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?

ss

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

Caller ID/Call waiting

memory.

2 Press .

Press or to select Yes or No.

Delete Message?

ss

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.

Yes
No

Yes
No

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

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.

Caller ID/Call waiting

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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USING THE MENU MODE

VOLUME/–

VOLUME/+

MENU

PLAY/STOP

SELECT SELECT

VOLUME/–

TIME

SKIP FF

SELECT

PLAY/STOP

DELETE

MENU

SET

REW REPEAT

GREETING

VOLUME/+

REC MEMO/2WAY

LED display

-- -­[ ] - [ ], [ ], [ ], [-- --]
[ ] - [ ]
[ ], [ ], [ ]
[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]
[ ], [ ], [ ]
[ ] - [ ], [ ], [ ]

Menu No. Function
Menu1 Greeting message
Menu2 Clock
Menu3 Security code (PIN)
Menu4 Ringer volume
Menu5 Ring time
Menu6 Recording time
Standby Return to standby

SELECT

Answering System

Menu mode allows you to set the following Answering System
functions. Following MENU MODE instructions assume that every
setting starts from standby mode.

NOTES:

• If you make no entries within 20 seconds, or 20 seconds pass after a voice
prompt/guidance or greeting, you will hear a long beep and the answering
machine returns to standby. Note that time-out for clock setting is 2 minutes.

• Receiving a call or pressing talk will cancel the setting. If you press

• You can scroll to the next menu option by pressing .

• You can use or to adjust the announcement volume level

during voice prompt/guidance.

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/

LED display

, the setting is canceled and returns to standby.

/

USING THE MENU MODE

PLAY/STOP

SELECT

SELECT

GREETING

DELETE

PLAY/STOP

REC MEMO/2WAY

REC MEMO/2WAY

MENU

Answering System

RECORDING THE GREETING MESSAGE

You can record a personalized greeting message (up to 30 seconds)
or use the pre-recorded message. When a call is received, the
answering machine answers the call and plays the greeting message.

1 Press once.

You hear the pre-recorded message or current greeting
message.

2 Press and you will hear the guidance.

Start to record your greeting message.
For example:

“I can not come to the phone right now. Please leave a
message after the tone”.

3 To finish recording your greeting message, press

or .

You hear a long beep and your greeting plays back.

NOTE:

You can delete your greeting message by pressing after step 1.

CHANGING THE GREETING MESSAGE

You can change between the pre-recorded greeting message and your
own recorded greeting message.

1 Press .

The current greeting message will be played.

2 Press or to change to the other.
3 Press to exit the system.

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USING THE MENU MODE

TIME

SET

SELECT

SELECT

SET

SELECT

SELECT

SET

SELECT

SELECT

SET

SELECT

SELECT

SET

MENU

Answering System

SETTING THE CLOCK

During play back, the answering machine announces the day and time
that each message was recorded.

1 Press twice.

The system announces the current time.

2 Press .

You hear the current day and the LED display shows the
numbers [ ] through [ ].

3 Press or until the correct day is

announced.

4 Press .
5 Press or until you hear the correct hour

setting. The LED display shows the numbers [ ] through
[ ] as each hour is announced.

6 Press .
7 Press or until you hear the correct

minute setting. The LED display shows the numbers [ ]
through [ ] as each minute is announced.

8 Press .
9 Press or until you hear AM or PM.

The LED display shows [ ] or [ ].

10 Press .

The answering machine announces the time that you
have set.

NOTE:

• You can hear the time currently set by pressing .

• If you do not complete the setting procedure within 2 minutes, the setting

procedure is cancelled.

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USING THE MENU MODE

SET

SELECT

SELECT

SET

MENU

SET

SELECT

SELECT

SET

MENU

Answering System

SETTING THE SECURITY CODE (PIN)

To access your answering machine when you are away from home,
you need to identify yourself with a security code or Personal
Identification Number (PIN). You can select any two digit number
between 00 and 99 as your security code (PIN).

1 Press three times.

You hear the current setting, and the LED display shows the
current security code (PIN).

2 Press to change the security code (PIN).

The system announces the current security code (PIN).

3 Press or until the desired number

appears.

4 Press to set the security code (PIN).

The answering machine announces the new security code (PIN).

SETTING THE BASE RINGER VOLUME

Select one of three ringer volume settings ( : High, : Low, : off).

1 Press four times.

You hear the current ringer volume, and the LED display
shows the ringer volume.

2 Press .
3 Press or until the desired ringer volume

appears ( : High, : Low, : off).

4 Press to set the ringer volume.

The system announces the ringer volume that you have set.

NOTE:

If the base ringer is set to off, and the handset is on the base, both the base
and handset ringers are disabled.

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USING MENU MODE

SET

SELECT

SELECT

SET

MENU

SET

SELECT

SELECT

SET

MENU

Answering System

SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS

Select one of four ring time setting ( : 2rings, : 4rings, :6rings,

: Toll Saver).

1 Press five times.

The current ring time is displayed on the LED display.

2 Press to change the ring time.
3 Press or or until the desired ring time

appears ( : 2rings, : 4rings, :6rings, : Toll Saver).

4 Press to set the new ring time.

The answering machine announces the ring time that you
have set.

TS (TOLL SAVER MODE): The phone answers at the second ring

when there are new messages, and the fourth ring when there are no
new messages.

When you check the message from the outside phone, hang up if you
hear the third ring to save the toll charge.

SETTING THE RECORDING TIME

Select one of two maximum recording times or Announce Only ( : 1
minute, : 4

1 Press six times.

The LED display shows the current recording time.

2 Press to change the recording time.
3 Press or until the desired time appears

( : 1 minute, : 4

4 Press to set the new recording time.

The system announces the recording time that you have set.

A (Announce Only): If you set the recording time to A, the selected
greeting message will be announced and no incoming message will be
accepted. The LED display shows " ".

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minutes, : Announce only).

minutes, : Announce only).

USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE

PLAY/STOP

SELECT

SELECT

GREETING

ANSWER

ANSWER

VOLUME/–

VOLUME/+

SELECT

SKIP FF

TIME

PLAY/STOP

DELETE

GREETING

LED display

/

ANSWER

SELECT

REW REPEAT

/

Answering System

TURNING THE ANSWERING MACHINE ON & OFF

Press to turn the answering machine on. The
will light, and the number of messages appears on the LED display. The
greeting message will be played and you hear a long beep.

To turn the answering machine off, press . The LED display turns
off.

NOTE:

If the message storage area is full, the LED display shows " " and the
system announces "No remaining time" after the greeting message. You
should delete messages (see page 39). Otherwise, the system cannot record
any new messages.

CHECKING AND SWITCHING GREETING MESSAGE

You can check the message and switch from the Pre-recorded
message to the user greeting message.

1 Press .

The current greeting message will be played.

2 Press or to switch the greeting message, and

the greeting message will be announced.

3 Press to exit the system.

ANSWER LED

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USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE

TIME

VOLUME/–

VOLUME/+

DELETE

PLAY/STOP

DELETE

SKIP FF

REW REPEAT

SKIP FF

REW REPEAT

REW REPEAT

PLAY/STOP

PLAY/STOP

Answering System

CHECKING CLOCK SETTING

You can check the time (day, hour, minute, AM, and PM) by using the
Time stamp.

To check the time, press . The time will be announced.

PLAYING RECORDED MESSAGES

The display shows the total number of recorded messages.
If new messages have been recorded, the number blinks.

To listen to the messages, press . Messages will be played
in the order they were received. During playback, see the table below
for more operation.

To playback the message Press

.

To repeat the previous message Press (within 2 seconds

after the beginning of message).

To repeat the current message Press (after 2 seconds

after the beginning of message).

To skip the message Press

.

To rewind the message in Press and hold .
double speed

To playback the message in Press and hold .
double speed

To delete a message Press during playback of the

message you want to delete.
To stop playback Press .
To delete all messages Finish the playback of all messages.

Then, press and hold till a

beep sounds.
To adjust the speaker volume Press or

(0-9) repeatedly.

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USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE

TALK

DELETE

DELETE

Answering System

DELETING RECORDED MESSAGES

To delete all messages:

Press and hold till a beep sounds after playback of all
messages.

If there are messages that you have not listened to, an error tone
sounds and the messages will not be deleted.

To delete individual messages:

While playing back the message you want to delete, press .
The message is deleted and the next message will be played.

NOTE: To maintain maximum record time, it is a good idea to delete the old

messages.

SCREENING INCOMING CALLS

You can screen calls when the answering machine is on.

1 After the answering machine answers, the base speaker lets you

hear the caller as the machine records the message.

2 To answer the call immediately, simply pick up the handset or

press if the handset is away from the base. The answering
machine will disconnect automatically.

NOTES:

• If the speaker volume is set to 0, you can not use the call screening feature.

• When the answering machine plays greeting message, the LCD displays

[Answering].

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USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE

PLAY/STOP

REC MEMO/2WAY

REC MEMO/2WAY

PLAY/STOP

REC MEMO/2WAY

REC MEMO/2WAY

Answering System

LEAVING A MEMO MESSAGE

You can use the base unit to record a memo (up to 10 minutes), as a
reminder to yourself or as a message for someone else in the
household. A memo is stored and played back like any other incoming
message, and the LED display will blink to indicate that a message
has been received.

1 Press and hold till a beep sounds.

You hear “Record your message after the tone” and a long beep.

2 Begin speaking close to the microphone.
3 When you finish recording, press or .

RECORDING A PHONE CONVERSATION (2 WAY REC)

You can record a telephone conversation that is already in progress
with the handset (up to 10 minutes). The conversation is stored and
played back like an incoming message.

1 During a call with the handset, press and hold till a

beep sounds. Recording starts and both parties hear the
intermittent beeps.

2 To stop recording, press or .

You hear a long beep.

NOTE: When recording a conversation, all number keys are disabled. Stop

recording if you need to use any other handset keys.

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USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE

#5###

#

Answering System

CALLING IN FROM A REMOTE LOCATION

You can retrieve messages or change answering machine settings by
calling your phone from a touch-tone phone. Even if the answering
machine has been left off, you can still access it by turning it on first.

1 IF THE ANSWERING MACHINE IS OFF:

Let the phone ring at least 10 times. The line will connect and you
will hear several short beeps. Press and enter your security
code (PIN).

IF THE ANSWERING MACHINE IS ON:
After playing your greeting message, press and enter your
security code (PIN).

2 The answering machine announces the number of new and old

messages. The unit automatically starts playing the Help guidance.

3 Press and the appropriate number button that corresponds to

the operation you want (see TABLE OF COMMANDS on next
page).

4 When you have finished, press and or hang up to exit the

system.

NOTES:

• When entering your security code (PIN), the second digit must be entered
within 2 seconds after the first one.

• If you enter a wrong security code (PIN) 3 times, the line will be
disconnected.

• Enter the command within 15 seconds while you hear intermittent beeps.
Otherwise, the line is disconnected.

• When you call your phone while the message storage area is full, you will
hear several short beeps after the 10th ring. Enter and your security code
(PIN), then you can continue to enter the commands.

• During operation from a remote location, [ ], appears on the LED display.

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USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE

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#9#8#5#8#5#8#

7

#5#7#5#7#6#

5

#4#3#2#2#

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Answering System

TABLE OF COMMANDS

OPERATION Press Remarks

To repeat an incoming message; Enter the command within 4
(during playback) seconds after the beginning of

the message to repeat the
previous message, and after 4
seconds to repeat the current
message.

To playback an incoming message For longer playback,
(up to 4 minutes) press at the end of

the message.

To skip to the next message
(during playback)

To delete individual messages
(during playback)

To stop operation

To turn the answering system on

To record a memo message After you finish recording a
(up to 4 minutes) memo message, press
To stop recording or or

To record your greeting message After you finish recording your

To stop recording or or

To turn the answering system off

To play Help Guidance

For your handy reference guide, cut out the remote operation cards on
page 49.

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greeting message, press

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Additional Information

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 dial tone.

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 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 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.

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Additional Information

CH

PROBLEM

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

Noise or interference.

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.

SOLUTION

• 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.

• The base unit is located in a place with high 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 phone needs to be reset.
→ Disconnect the AC adaptor and reconnect it within

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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Additional Information

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PROBLEM

The answering
machine does not
answer the call.

Answering machine
does not play.

The messages are not
recorded/incomplete.

The answering
machine does not
respond to remote
operation.

The LED display shows
"A"

(Announce only)

.

Can not delete
messages.

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

Auto talk and Any-key
feature do not work.

SOLUTION

• The recording capacity is full.

→ Delete some or all of the recorded messages.

• No message is recorded.

→ This is normal.

• The message was too long or too short.

→ The message should not be longer than the recording

time (1 or 4 minutes), or shorter than 2 seconds.

• The recording capacity became full.

→ Delete recorded messages.

• The phone was answered during recording.

• The recording time is set to A (announce only).

→ Set the REC TIME to 1 or 4 minute setting.

• You are not calling from a touch tone phone.

→ Call from a touch tone phone.

• The security code (PIN) you entered was wrong.

→ Make sure you entered the correct security code (PIN).
→ If the answering machine is turned off, let the phone ring

at least 10 times. The line will connect and you will hear
several short beeps. Press and enter your security
code (PIN).

•

This is normal. The recording time is set to A (announce only).
→ Set the REC TIME to 1 or 4 minute setting.

• There is a message that has not been played.

→ Play the new message, then delete messages.

• You have to subscribe to Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting services.

→ Check with your local telephone company.

• You answerd 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)

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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)-591-8377

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REMOTE OPERATION CARDS

Additional Information

A

Call your machine from touch tone
phone. After your machine answers,
enter # and security code (PIN)
pressing each digit for at least 1
second. If you enter # and PIN
correctly, your machine sounds
invitation tone after the
announcement. Now enter the
command (# and number) by pressing
the keypad.

B

To playback incoming and memo
messages, press #2. To skip, press #3

during playback. To repeat, press #1
during playback. To delete, press #4
during playback.

C

To record memo message, press #7.
To record greeting message, press
#8. To stop recording, press #5. To
turn on the answer mode, press #6.
To turn off the answer mode, press
#9.

D

To stop operation, press #5.

A

Llame a su teléfono desde un teléfono
de teclado. Después que su teléfono
conteste, introduzca # y el código de
seguridad (PIN) presionando cada
dígito durante 1 segundo como
mínimo. Si introduce correctamente #
y el PIN, su teléfono emitirá un tono
de invitación después del anuncio.
Luego introduzca el mandato (# y un
número) presionando las teclas.

B

Para reproducir los mensajes
recibidos y los memorandos presione
#2. Para saltar presione #3 durante la
reproducción. Para repetir presione
#1 durante la reproducción. Para

borrar presione #4 durante la
reproducción.

C

Para grabar mensajes de
memorando presione #7. Para
grabar un mensaje de saludo
presione #8. Para detener la
grabación presione #5. Para activar
o desactivar el modo de
contestación presione #6. Para
desactivar el modo de contestación
presione #9.

D

Para detener la operación presione
#5.

REMOTE OPERATION OF FT-8981

OPERACIONES POR CONTROL REMOTO FT-8981

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REMOTE OPERATION CARDS

Additional Information

MESSAGE REPEAT

MEMO RECORD

MESSAGE DELETE

MESSAGE
PLAYBACK

MESSAGE SKIP

ANSWER ON

RECORD STOP/

OPERATION STOP

GREETING

RECORD

HELP GUIDANCE

ANSWER OFF

REMOTE ACCESS

#

1

#

2

#

4

#

5

#

7

#

8

#

#

3

#

#

6

#

9

(during
playback)

(during
playback)

0

PIN

WHILE PLAYING THE OGM, KEY-IN AND PIN

#

REPETICIÓN DE

MENSAJE

GRABACIÓN DE MENSAJE

DE MEMORANDO

BORRADO DE

MENSAJE

REPRODUCCIÓN

DE MENSAJE

SALTO DE MENSAJE

ACTIVACIÓN DE

CONTESTACIÓN

DETENCIÓN DE

GRABACIÓN/OPERACIÓN

GRABACIÓN DE MENSAJE

DE CONTESTACIÓN

DESACTIVACIÓN

DE CONTESTACIÓN

(durante la
reproducción)

(durante la
reproducción)

ACCESO AL

CONTROL REMOTO

#

1

#

2

#

4

#

5

#

7

#

8

#

#

3

#

6

#

9

0

#

PIN

ASISTENCIA

ANUNCIO

DURANTE LA REPRODUCCIÓN DEL MENSAJE DE
CONTESTACIÓN, PRESIONE Y PIN

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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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