Toshiba SX-2981 User Manual

OWNER,S MANUAL

SX-2981

The FIRST thing to do after unpacking your new

cordless telephone is:

CHARGE THE BATTERY !

Please read and follow the few instructions on

PAGE 2

BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE.

900MHz DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM CORDLESS TELEPHONE DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM

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 48.

• 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

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.

• Voice Guidance/Time Stamp

• Long Standby Battery Life (10 days)

• 3-Way Conversation

• One Way Page/Handset Locator

• Last Number Redial (32 digits)

• 20 Speed-dial numbers (20 digits)

• Any-Key Answer

• Reversible Charging System

• Hearing Aid Compatible/HAC Volume

• Desk/Wall Mountable

• 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Transmission with Extended Talk Range

• 20 Channel Auto Scanning

• All Digital Recording System (Approx. 15 min. Recording Time)

• 50 Name & Number Caller ID

• Digital Duplex Speakerphone

• Digital Call Protect Privacy Scrambling and Digital Security Code

• Advanced Message Management Design

• Headset Jack

• 3 Mailboxes

• Custom Greeting Message/Pre-Recorded Greeting Message

• Memo Recording

• Caller ID on Call Waiting

• Backlit 3-Line Alphanumeric LCD Display

• Volume Control (4 Level)

• Ringer Volume and Tone Control

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

Using a handset (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Basics

BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Receiving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

3-number redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Out of range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Handset earpiece volume setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Handset ringer volume setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Ringer off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Tone/Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Interference or static . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Base speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Switching from the speakerphone to the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Base speaker volume setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

3-way conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Paging the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

MEMORY DIALING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Storing numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Steps for entering names and special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

If you make a mistake while entering a name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dialing a stored number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Editing and deleting stored numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Caller ID/Call waiting

CALLER ID/CALL WAITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Answering a call with caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Searching caller ID memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Calling back from the caller ID list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Editing caller ID data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Transfering CID number to speed-dial memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Deleting caller ID data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Call Waiting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Answering system

USING THE MENU MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Recording the greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Changing the greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Setting the security code (PIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Setting the base ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Setting the number of rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Setting the recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Turning the answering machine ON & OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playing recorded messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Deleting recorded messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Screening incoming calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Leaving a memo in the designated mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Using the mailbox from the remote location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Recording a phone conversation (2 WAY REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Calling in from a remote location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Table of commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Additional Information

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

WARRANTY/SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

REMOTE OPERATION CARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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.

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.

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-

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.

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.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Preparation

ANNEL

TALK

REDIAL

TALK

TONE/

MEM

PAUSE

VOL/RING

FLASH

SELECT

CID

CHANNEL

DELETE

FUNCTION

L.D./1

LOCAL/3

PULSE

HANDSET

Antenna

Headset jack

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

▼

( ) button (Left arrow button)

(page 19)

button

(page 18)

button (page 30)

(TONE) button

(page 14, 20)

(Memory) button

(page 22)

button (page 20)

Charging contacts

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES:

(▲) button (up arrow button)

(▼) button (down arrow button)

(page 19)

( ) button (Right arrow button)

▼

(page 14, 33)

button

(page 15 to 16, 23 to 27, 30 to 34)

(Caller ID) button

(page

button (page 30)

/ button (page 14)

button (page 26 to 27, 31 to 32)

button (page 20)

Battery compartment (page 12)

button (page 15 to 16, 33 to 34)

29 to 32

)

Modular Line Cord

Part # RC008231

AC Adaptor

TAC-2981

Part # RC009792

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

DELETE

VOL

REC/MEMO

PAGE

SELECT

FF SKIP

SET

SELECT

REPEAT REW

ANSWER

Preparation

SPEAKER

STOP

MAILBOX 2

MAILBOX 3

MAILBOX 1

BASE UNIT

DC IN 9V jack (page 10)

TELEPHONE LINE modular jack (page 10)

Antenna

button (page 37 to 40)

button

(page 37)

button

(page 37 to 40)

button

(page 37 to 40)

button (page 43)

buttons (page 21, 42)

button (page 20)

IN USE / CHARGE LED

button (page 21)

Microphone

Speaker

LED display

(page 41)

(page 37 to 40)

button (page 42)

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

button

button (page 44, 45)

button

Rechargeable Battery Pack

Toshiba TRB-8000

Part # RC004931

Owner’s manual

Part # RC009812

Quick Reference Guide

Part # RC009813

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 Telephone Jack (RJ11C)

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

Telephone Line Cord

Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

AC Adaptor

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

• USE ONLY WITH Supplied AC ADAPTOR (TAC-2981 power source

AC 120V 60Hz/DC9V).

• Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.

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.

INSTALLATION

Preparation

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

•

SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT (WALL MOUNTING)

MOUNTING ON A STANDARD WALL PLATE:

Raise the antenna.

Telephone Line Cord

AC Adaptor

Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C)

Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

• 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

/4 inch.

/8 inches) into the wall

Preparation

INSTALLATION

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

It is important to charge the battery for 12-16 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

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.

Preparation

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 6 hours While not in use (Standby mode) up to 10 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 2 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.

INSTALLATION

Preparation

TONE/

PULSE

FLASH

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

FLASH

SELECT

TONE/

PULSE

FUNCTION

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

INSTALLATION

Preparation

FUNCTION

SELECT

FUNCTION

SELECT

FUNCTION

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.

1 Press . The LCD displays the

current setting.

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

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.

When you set this function to Opt, you can use any of the six preprogrammed Call Waiting Options (See page 34 “Call Waiting Options”).

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/Opt setting will be switched.

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

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

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

1 Auto Talk:Off

CIDCW :On

3 Area Code:615

3 Press and replace the handset on the base unit.

INSTALLATION

Preparation

FUNCTION

SELECT

DELETE

SELECT

FUNCTION

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

Area Code:

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

1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW :On

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.

• During call-back, however, the phone will include the area code from where the call originated when it automatically redials the number. To avoid this problem, always be sure to set the area code of your phone so that the phone will automatically exclude the area code when the incoming code is the same as that of the phone.

INSTALLATION

Preparation

VOL/RING

T A

USING A HEADSET (OPTIONAL)

You can use an optional headset (part#: RC 008260) that has a 3/32inch (2.5mm) plug.

To connect the headset, open the rubber cover on the left side of the handset, then insert the headset's plug into the jack.

With a headset connected, you can make or answer calls as usual using the keys on the handset.

When you finish using the headset, disconnect it from the handset and close the rubber cover to protect the jack.

NOTES:

• The handset's earspeaker and microphone are turned off with a headset connected.

• Pressing the (▲,▼) button of the handset also controls the connected headset's volume.

• If you place the handset on the base unit while the headset is connected, be sure the handset is placed properly.

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