OWNER’S MANUAL
TRU246
CONTENTS
Introduction / Features inside front cover
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Getting Started
Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 1: Checking the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 2: Setting up the base unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mounting the base unit on a wall . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 3: Preparing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the ringer and earpiece volume . . . . . . . 13
Basics
Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Receiving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Redialing a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Traveling out-of-range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Telephone Features
Memory dialing
Storing phone numbers and names . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Making calls with memory dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chain dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Editing a stored name and/or
phone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Erasing a stored name and phone number . . . . . . 25
Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Caller ID Features
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
When the telephone rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Viewing the Caller ID Message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Deleting information from the Caller ID list . . . . . . . 31
Using the Caller ID list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using “Caller ID on call waiting” service. . . . . . . . . 35
Call Waiting features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Additional Information
Changing the digital security code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Beltclip installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Headset installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Note on power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
1. Handset antenna
2. Headset jack cover
3. Handset battery compartment
4. Handset earpiece
5. LCD display
6. Memory key
7. Talk key
8. Volume/Cursor down key
9.
∗/tone key
10. Redial/Pause key
11. Options key
12. Handset microphone
13. Volume/Cursor up key
14. Flash key
15. Call ID key
16.#key
17. Delete key
18. Select/Channel key
19. Handset charging contacts
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 3 ]
20. Pulse-Tone switch
21. DC power input
22. Phone jack
23. Handset retainer clip
24. Base antenna
25. Status LED
26. Page/Find key
27. Base charging contacts
Base unit
Handset
About the digital security code
This cordless telephone uses a digital security code
to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit.
This security code prevents other cordless handsets
from making calls through your base unit.
A random security code will be assigned
automatically between your base unit and handset
when you charge the battery pack for the
first time.
If you want to reset the security code, see page 37.
GETTING STARTED [ 5 ]
GETTING STARTED
• This Owner’s Manual
• Precautions and Important
Safety Instructions
• Quick Reference Guide
• Registration Card
battery pack
(BT-905)
• Beltclip
Avoid noise sources such as a window
by a street with heavy traffic
Avoid microwave ovens
Avoid excessive moisture,
extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock
Avoid personal computers
Avoid other cordless telephones
Choose a central location
GETTING STARTED [ 7 ]
GETTING STARTED
Place the power
cord so it does not
create a trip hazard
or where it could
become chafed and
create a fire or
electrical hazard.
TONE.
PULSE.
GETTING STARTED [ 9 ]
GETTING STARTED
1
2 - 7
8, 9
If you have wall
mounted the base,
you cannot place
the handset with
the keypad facing
inside.
(See page 38.)
GETTING STARTED [ 11 ]
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED [ 13 ]
GETTING STARTED
1 Enter the phone number. (Up to 32 digits.)
Example: Enter 8178583300
2 Press . “Talk” flashes on the display.
Then the volume setting is displayed.
Example: Volume level High
3 The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds,
the call-time display appears.
4 To hang up, press or place the handset
on the base.
The call-time will be displayed for about
5 seconds.
Dialing from standby
BASICS [ 15 ]
BASICS
Do this
Press or during a call.
Press . The following numbers will
be sent as tone dialing.
Press .
Press during a call.
“Scanning” appears on the display. If
the operation fails, the error tone sounds.
From the handset
1 The phone rings.
2 Press . “Talk” and volume setting
appear on the display.
3 Talk with the caller.
4 To hang up, press or place the handset
on the base. The call time will be displayed
for about 5 seconds.
BASICS [ 17 ]
BASICS
If the number
exceeds 32 digits,
only the first 32
digits are retained
for redialing.
Redial from talk mode
1 Press .
“Talk” and the volume setting appear on the display.
2 Press .
The last number dialed will be displayed and redialed.
3 To hang up, press or place the handset on the base. The call-time will be
displayed for about 5 seconds.
Only the last number dialed can be accessed after has
been pressed.
TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 19 ]
TELEPHONE FEATURES
In memory dialing
operation, you must
press a key within
20 seconds or the
phone will return
to standby. If you
return the handset
to the base, the
phone will also
return to standby.
TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 21 ]
TELEPHONE FEATURES
• If you press
before , you can
confirm the name and
number stored in the
selected memory
location.
• To exit the memory
function without
dialing, press .
The handset
returns to standby.
Memory dialing from talk mode
1 Press .
“Talk” and the volume setting appear on
the display.
2 Press .
3 Enter a two-digit number (01 - 20) to select
the memory location of the desired phone
number.
The selected phone number is displayed.
Then the number is dialed.
TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 23 ]
TELEPHONE FEATURES
7 Use the number keypad, or
to edit the phone number.
The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits.
(See page 20.)
If you don’t want to change the phone
number, skip this step.
8 Press . The handset beeps and
displays the confirmation screen. The memory
storage is complete.
For example, if you store a name and number
into memory location number 01, the display
shows “Memory01 stored”.
After about 2 seconds, “Memory Store”
is displayed.
9 Press to return to standby mode.
Program name Program number
TELEPHONE FEATURES [ 25 ]
TELEPHONE FEATURES
1 Press on the base.
2 The handset beeps for 5 seconds.
The following screen appears;
3 Press any key on the handset to end.
CALLER ID FEATURES [ 27 ]
CALLER ID FEATURES
You must subscribe
to Caller ID on Call
Waiting in order to
use this feature.
talk. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is
CALLER ID FEATURES [ 29 ]
CALLER ID FEATURES
• If you answer a
call before the
Caller ID message
is received
(Example: before
the second ring),
the Caller ID
message will not
appear.
When a private number is receivedWhen a private name is received
When an unknown number is receivedWhen an unknown name is received
When invalid data is received
• 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.
1 Press .
The summary screen appears.
The screen shows the number of new
messages and total messages.
2 Press to display the latest caller ID
message.
3 Press to see the next message, or press
to see previous message.
4 Press to return to standby.
CALLER ID FEATURES [ 31 ]
CALLER ID FEATURES
If you get an
incoming call or
page, the deleting
operation is
cancelled. The
telephone returns to
standby so you can
answer the call or
page.
Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers
1 Press .
2 Press .
3 Press or to select “Yes” or “No”.
4 Press or .
When the pointer is at “Yes”:
A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID
messages are deleted.
When the pointer is at “No”:
The display returns to the summary screen.
CALLER ID FEATURES [ 33 ]
CALLER ID FEATURES
• You cannot make
a call from the
Caller ID list if
your TRU 246 is
connected to
private branch
exchange (PBX).
• When a long
distance call has
been set, “1 ”
appears in the
display.
1 Press .
Select the phone number to be stored from the
Caller ID list by pressing or .
2 Press .
3 Press and or enter a two-digit number
(01 - 20) to select the memory location.
4 Press .
A confirmation tone will sound. The number is
stored in memory, and the display returns to
the Caller ID list.
CALLER ID FEATURES [ 35 ]
CALLER ID FEATURES
Selecting an Option
1 When you receive a call waiting call, press
for a list of options.
2 Press and keys or a number key (1-7) to
select an option.
3 Press .
A confirmation screen will appear.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 37 ]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If the handset battery
pack is completely
discharged or the
battery pack is
removed, the digital
security code will be
lost. If this happens,
a new security code
is set automatically
next time the battery
pack is charged.
To remove the beltclip
Pull both sides of the beltclip to release
the tabs from the holes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 39 ]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
Nickel-cadmium cells are used in the battery
pack. Please take your used nickel-cadmium
battery packs to a store that recycles nickelcadmium batteries.
Caution
Do not use paint thinner, benzene,
alcohol, or other chemical products.
Doing so may discolor the surface of
the telephone and damage the finish.
Suggestion
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and
wall outlet.
• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base unit.
• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base unit
are clean.
• Press during a call to help eliminate
background noise.
• Make sure that the base unit antenna is in a vertical position.
• Move the handset and or base unit to a different location away
from metal objects or appliances and try again.
• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
• Check both ends of the base unit telephone line cord.
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base unit and
wall outlet.
• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, then
reconnect it.
• Reset the digital security code (See page 37).
• Make sure is pressed.
• The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base
unit for 15-20 hours.
• The handset may be too far away from the base unit.
• Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.
• Reset the digital security code (See page 37).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Suggestion
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 41 ]
M, N, O
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Memory dialing
Making calls with memory dialing . . . 21
Erasing a stored name
and phone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Storing phone
numbers and names . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mounting the base unit on a wall . . . . . . . 9
P, Q
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
R
Receiving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Redialing a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Ringer tone and volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
S
Setting up the Base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
MEMO [ 43 ]
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