Verizon CY-386B Owner's Manual Installation And Operating Instructions
Caller ID/Call Waiting Type 2.5 with Call Waiting ID Options
Owner’s Manual
Installation and
Operating Instructions
CAL L E R ID / CALLER ID CAL L W AITING /
CAL L W AI TING ID O PTIONS C OM PATIBL E
Caller ID, Caller ID Call Waiting, and/or Call Waiti ng ID Options
services, where available, are available from Verizon. After
subscribing to Caller ID, Caller ID C all Waiting and/or Call
Waiting ID Options ser vices, this phone will display Caller/Caller
Waited part y’s name and phone num
ber, and the associated soft
keys of the Call Waiting ID Options ser vices.
Please read
this manual
carefully
before use.
Keep for your
reference.
CY-386B 2.4 GHz DIGITAL
EXPANDABLE CORDLESS SYSTEM
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PAG E
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT S AFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................4
SPECIAL FEATURES...............................................................................................................5
CHOOSE THE BEST LOCATION...........................................................................................6
LOCATION OF CONTROLS...................................................................................................7
Handset...................................................................................................................................7
Base Unit................................................................................................................................9
LCD DISPLAY........................................................................................................................10
Backlit LCD Display............................................................................................................10
Backlit Keypad.....................................................................................................................10
DATA PORT............................................................................................................................11
QUICK REFERENCE.............................................................................................................12
GETT ING S TARTED
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK......................................................................................16
Low Battery..........................................................................................................................16
Clean the Battery Contacts...................................................................................................16
Spare / Back Up Battery.......................................................................................................17
Changing drained handset battery in the middle of a call....................................................17
CONNECTING THE BASE UNIT.........................................................................................18
REGISTRATION & DE-REGISTRATION OF HANDSETS.................................................18
Registration..........................................................................................................................18
De-register a handset............................................................................................................19
CHOOSE THE DIALING M ODE ..........................................................................................20
WALLM OUNTING BASE UNIT...........................................................................................21
M ENU
STRUCTURE AND OPTIONS...............................................................................................22
INITIAL S ETTINGS
Naming.................................................................................................................................24
Language..............................................................................................................................24
Ringer & Beep.....................................................................................................................25
Answer M ode (only available in handset menu)..............................................................26
Contrast................................................................................................................................26
Call Waiting ID Options.......................................................................................................26
New Call Lamp....................................................................................................................27
Audible Caller ID (only available in base unit menu)......................................................27
Time and Date Setting..........................................................................................................27
Intercom Set Up...................................................................................................................28
M essage Waiting Indicator...................................................................................................28
BAS IC OPERATION
MAKING A CALL..................................................................................................................29
Direct Dial from Handset.....................................................................................................29
Direct Dial from Base Unit..................................................................................................29
ANSWERING A CALL..........................................................................................................30
TO REDIAL A CALL.............................................................................................................30
Directly Redial Last Dialed Numbers..................................................................................30
C O NT E NT S
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Dial from the List of Dialed Numbers.................................................................................31
ADJUSTING HANDSET RECEIVER VOLUM E .................................................................31
TO M UTE A CALL.................................................................................................................31
PAGING AND INTERCOM .....................................................................................................32
Locate misplaced handset(s)................................................................................................32
Intercom between handsets..................................................................................................32
SETTING ALARM 32
USING HANDSET SPEAKERPHONE..................................................................................33
INSTALLING AND USING HEADSET................................................................................33
ADVANCED O PERAT ION
FLASH.....................................................................................................................................34
Call Waiting.........................................................................................................................34
PAUSE .....................................................................................................................................34
Enter a Pause in Dialing Sequence......................................................................................34
HOLD.......................................................................................................................................34
SENDING TONE SIGNALS IN PULSE DIALING M ODE..................................................35
DIAL VOICE M AIL................................................................................................................35
Program your own Voicemail access number......................................................................35
Using DIAL V.M . softkey....................................................................................................36
DIAL BACK FROM CALLER ID LIST ................................................................................36
DAILING FROM PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY ..................................................................36
CONFERENCE CALL............................................................................................................37
3 Way calling........................................................................................................................37
ROOM MONITORING...........................................................................................................37
The handset in the room to be monitored............................................................................37
The handset / base used for monitoring...............................................................................37
CALLER ID OPERATION
ABOUT CALLER IDENTIFICATION...................................................................................38
CALLER LIST.........................................................................................................................38
M emory M atch.....................................................................................................................38
Review Caller List...............................................................................................................38
Delete Record(s) from Caller List........................................................................................39
Call Back from Caller List...................................................................................................39
Special Call Display.............................................................................................................39
Call Display M essages.........................................................................................................40
VOICE ANNOUNCE CALLER ID........................................................................................40
CALL WAITING ID OPTIONS..............................................................................................41
Call Waiting ID Options Set to OFF....................................................................................41
Call Waiting ID Options Set to ON......................................................................................41
Call Waiting ID Options: JOIN............................................................................................42
Call Waiting ID Options: HOLD.........................................................................................42
PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY
CREATING A PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY RECORD.......................................................43
Copy from a Caller ID Number...........................................................................................43
Add a New Number/Name...................................................................................................44
RECORDING VOICE ANNOUNCE NAM E.........................................................................45
REVIEW ING PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY.........................................................................45
EDITING A PHONE BOOK NUM BER.................................................................................46
C O NT E NT S
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DELETING AN ENTRY FROM A PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY.......................................47
DELETING ALL PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY RECORDS ...............................................47
DIALING FROM PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY...................................................................47
M ULT I HANDS ET OPERATIONS
INTERCOM.............................................................................................................................48
CALL TRANSFER..................................................................................................................49
Blind Transfer......................................................................................................................49
Announced Transfer.............................................................................................................49
Transferring to all handsets..................................................................................................50
CALL CONFERENCING.......................................................................................................50
M ultiple Party Conference Call...........................................................................................50
WALKIE-TALKIE OPERATION............................................................................................51
OPTIONAL FEAT URE D IAL LIST
DIALING SERVICES .............................................................................................................52
ADDITION AL INFO RM ATION
CAPACITY..............................................................................................................................53
M emory................................................................................................................................53
Call Repeat Number.............................................................................................................53
OUT OF RANGE.....................................................................................................................53
NO CONNECTION.................................................................................................................53
TROUBLES HOOTING ........................................................................................................54
CARE AND M ANITANENCE 55
FCC REQUIREM ENTS 56
WARRANTY 58
WALLM OUNTING TEM PLATE 59
C O NT E NT S
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Important Safety Instructions:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, always follow
these basic safety precautions when using your telephone equipm ent.
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions.
2. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. If necessary, use a soft cloth lightly
m oistened with a m ild detergent solution.
3. Do not use this telephone near a bathtub,
kitchen sink, wash bowl, laundry tub, swimm ing
pool, a wet basem ent or anywhere else there is
water or liquid.
4. Do not place this telephone on an unstable cart,
stand or table. A fall could cause serious
dam age to the phone.
5. Slots and openings in the cabinet at the back or
bottom are provided for ventilation to protect the
unit from overheating. These openings m ust
not be blocked or covered. Do not place this
telephone on a bed, sofa, rug or other sim ilar
surface. This telephone should never be
placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
This telephone should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
6. Never push objects of any kind through slots in
the phone. They could 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 telephone.
7. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet and
refer to a qualified service representative in any
of the following situations:a) If liquid has been spilled into the telephone.
b) If the telephone has been exposed to rain or
water.
c) If the telephone does not operate norm ally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Im proper adjustm ent
of other controls m ay result in dam age and
will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the telephone
to norm al operation.
d) If the telephone has been dropped or the
case has been dam aged.
e) If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
8. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in
the vicinity of the leak.
9. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless
type) during an electrical storm. There m ay be
a rem ote risk of electric shock from lightning.
10. Never install jacks in a wet location unless the
jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
11. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or
terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
12. Use with caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
13. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassem ble this product, but take it to a
qualified serviceman when som e service or
repair work is required. Opening or removing
covers m ay expose you to dangerous voltages
or other risks. Incorrect reassem bly can cause
electric shock when the appliance is
subsequently used.
14. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated
in this m anual. Do not dispose of batteries in
fire. They m ay explode. Check with local
codes for possible special disposal instructions.
15 . Plug the adaptor to the socket-outlet that near
the equipm ent and shall be easily accessible.
16. CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Use only battery type CYB-103, NiMH 3.6V,
750m Ah
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO YOUR LOCAL CODE.
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Use only with Class 2 Power Source, 9V DC, 500m A for base unit
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Your new Multi-handset Cordless System is designed and engineered to exacting
standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding perform ance.
Note:
Charge all of the batteries for at least 15 hours prior to initial use.
SEE PAGE 15 FOR DETAILS!
• 2.4 GHz Digital Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Cordless Phone
• Multiple handsets capability, supports up to 4 handsets
(If you want an additional handset for this expandable system , you m ay purchase
m odel CY-381 from Verizon Teleproducts at 1-800-277-1060)
• Multi-party Conference call between handset(s), the base unit and an external line
• Two-way intercom between 2 handsets or between base and handset
• Room m onitoring
• Handset-to-Handset walkie-talkie function totally independent of the base unit.
• Handsfree speakerphone on handset
• Handsfree speakerphone on base unit, giving the base unit com plete functionality of
another handset
• Dedicated keys on the base unit: Redial / Flash / Mute / Intercom / Speakerphone /
Directory / Voicem ail / Shortcut to Optional Features Dial
• Caller ID Type I, II and Call W aiting ID Options capability
• Voice Announce Caller ID
• Backlit 7-Line Multi-Function LCD on both the handset and the base unit
• Five soft keys on base unit and each handset to access different functions depending
on which mode the phone is currently in.
• Handset and base unit Volum e Control
• New Call/Voice Mail Message W aiting Indicator on both handset and base unit
• Out of Range indication
• Non-volatile mem ory for 40 Name and Num ber Caller ID Records, 40 Personal
Nam es and Num bers on each handset, 32 General Nam e and Num ber Phone Book
Directory shared am ong all handsets and 22 Last Dialed Num ber directory on each
handset
• Real tim e and Alarm Clock
• English/Spanish Intelligent LCD Display
• Spare Battery Capability
• Built-in DSL Filter
• Data Port
• 2.5 m m Headset Jack
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Check to be sure that the following item s com e with the phone. If there is anything
m issing or any visible dam age, contact the original place of purchase. Do not attem pt
to operate the system if it is dam aged.
• Base Unit
• Two Handsets with Belt Clips
• Three Battery Packs
• One Charging Cradle
• One Long Telephone Line Cord
• One Short Telephone Line Cord for W all Mounting
• One AC Adapter
• One W all-Mounting Bracket
• Owner’s Manual(s)
CHOOSE THE BEST LOCATION
Calls are transm itted between the base unit and the handset, or between handsets, by
using wireless radio waves. For m axim um distance and noise-free operation, here are
som e im portant guidelines you should consider:
1. The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet
which is not switch-controlled.
2. Keep the base and the handset away from sources of electrical noise such as TV,
personal com puter, or another cordless phone.
3. Place base in a HIGH, CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls.
4. The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or m ounted on wall.
Note:
W hile using the handset:
If you are near a m icrowave oven which is being used, noise m ay be heard from the
receiver or the speaker. Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base
unit.
If m ore than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near another
cordless phone’s base unit, noise m ay be heard. Move away from other cordless
phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
Handset
Line Indicator
(a) Flashes rapidly when ringing.
(b) Flashes regularly if you have m essage in your voicem ail or new Caller ID in Call Log.
(c) Lights when the handset is in use.
Talk / OFF Key
Allows you to access the telephone line or to release the line.
Speakerphone Indicator
Lights when speakerphone is in use.
Speakerphone Key [Spk.]
(a) Press to activate / deactivate the handsfree speakerphone during a call
(b) Dial the num ber on the display with speakerphone m ode.
You are still required to press [OFF] to end your call.
Mute / Dial 7 Key
(a) W hile reviewing the Call ID Record, press [Dial 7] to Call Back in 7-digit form at.
(b) W hile on a call, press [Mute] to m ute the m icrophone for privacy.
Redial / Pause / Dial 10 Key
(a) W hile reviewing the Call ID Record, press [Dial 10] to Call Back in 10-digit form at.
(b) W hile off-hook, press [Redial] to recall and dial the last phone num ber dialed.
(c) W hile on-hook, press [Redial] to access the Redial List. Using [▼ ] or [▲ ] to select
the desired num ber and press [Talk] or [O.K.] softkey to dial it.
(d) Pressing the key during Pre-dial or Phone book directory num ber entry will enter a
3-second pause into a dialing sequence, indicated by “P”.
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Flash / Dial 11 Key
(a) W hile reviewing the Call ID Record, press [Dial 11] to Call Back in 11-digit form at.
(b) The [Flash] key is used to access telephone com pany services such as Call W aiting.
Scroll Keys [▼] / [▲]
(a) W hile on a call, press [▼ ] / [▲ ] to adjust the volum e.
(b) During standby, press [▼ ] / [▲ ] to scroll through Menu options; access Caller ID
Records, Phonebook Directory Records and Redial List.
Intercom Key [Int.]
During standby, press the key to activate the intercom function between handsets or with
the base unit, answer a paging call, or term inate an intercom call. W hile on a line, press
the key to transfer the call to a particular handset or the base.
5 Softkeys
These softkeys are used to select functions displayed directly above the keys.
Functions displayed above the keys will change depending on the m ode of operation.
For exam ple, on the display below, [SAVE], [M ENU], [SER VICE], [DIR.] & [DIAL V.M.] are
displayed above the sofkeys. To operate the phone book directory, press the second
softkey from the right-hand-side.
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e.g.
Pressing this softkey
when the phone is idled
will enter into Phone
Book Directory
operation
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Base Unit
Line Indicator
(a) Flashes rapidly when ringing.
(b) Flashes regularly if you have m essage in your voicem ail or new Caller ID in Call Log.
(c) Flashes slowly during handset registration
(d) Lights when the line is in use.
Speakerphone Indicator
Lights when speakerphone is in use.
Speakerphone Key [Spk.]
Press to turn on the handsfree speakerphone and dial the num ber on the display. You
are still required to press [OFF] to end your call.
Mute / Dial 7 Key
(a) W hile reviewing the Call ID Record, press [Dial 7] to Call Back in 7-digit form at.
(b) W hile on a call, press [Mute] to m ute the m icrophone for privacy.
Redial / Pause / Dial 10 Key
(a) W hile reviewing the Call ID Record, press [Dial 10] to Call Back in 10-digit form at.
(b) W hile off-hook, press [Redial] to recall and dial the last phone num ber dialed.
(c) W hile on-hook, press [Redial] to access the Redial List. Using [▼ ] or [▲ ] to select the
desired num ber and press a LINE key or [Spk.] to dial it.
(d) Pressing the key during Pre-dial or Phone book directory num ber entry will enter a
3-second pause into a dialing sequence, indicated by “P”.
Flash / Dial 11 Key
(a) W hile reviewing the Call ID Record, press [Dial 11] to Call Back in 11-digit form at.
(b) The [Flash] key is used to access telephone com pany services such as Call W aiting.
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Scroll Keys [▼] / [▲]
(a) W hile on a call, press [▼ ] / [▲ ] to adjust the volum e.
(b) During standby, press [▼ ] / [▲ ] to scroll through Menu options; access Caller ID
Records, Phonebook Directory Records and Redial List.
Intercom / Page Key [Int./Page]
During standby, press the key to activate the intercom function between handsets or
between handset and base unit, answer a paging call, or term inate an intercom call.
W hile on a line, press the key to transfer the call to a particular handset.
5 Softkeys
Depending on the m ode of operation, the corresponding functions of the 5 Softkeys are
displayed on the screen. Please refer to the figure on page 8 for detailed descriptions.
LCD DISPLAY
Backlit LCD Display
Both the handset and the base unit have the backlit LCD display. It will light when you
start using the handset or the base unit, or when a call is received. The display light will
stay on for a few seconds after pressing a button or lifting the handset off the base unit.
Backlit Keypad
The Talk, Int., Spk. and the num eric keys will be lit when you press a key or when a call is
received. The light will stay on for a few seconds after pressing a key or answering a
call.
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Caller’s Nam e
Caller’s Num ber
Calling Date
& Tim e
Sequence in caller list
Labels of 5 softkeys
Num ber of calls
from sam e caller
Special call
inform ation
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DATA PORT
You can connect a com m unication device (like com puter, m odem , fax m achine,
answering m achine, and etc) through this unit using the DATA jack at the bottom of the
base unit.
Note: Make sure the data device is not in use prior to using your phone or else the data
device m ay not be operated properly. W hile data transm ission is in progress, use of
your phone or a Call W aiting ID alert m ay interrupt the transm ission.
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QUICK REFERENCE
Task Steps Page
1 Adjust receiver /
Speakerphone volum e
The handset and the base unit have 4
adjustable volum e levels (VOL-1 – VOL-4)
that show on the display during off hook.
Press [▼ ] / [▲ ] to adjust during a call.
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2 Making a call 1. Press [Talk] or [Spk.] on the handset or
press [] on the base unit and listen for
a dial tone.
2. Dial num ber
3.
To hang up, press [OFF] on the handset
or [] on the base unit or return the
handset to charge cradle.
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3 Answering a call Auto mode is the default m ode setting of
the phone:
If the handset is on the charge cradle, just
lift the handset and the line is autom atically
connected.
If the phone is set to Manual m ode, or
whenever the handset is not on the charge
cradle, to answer a call:
1. Press [Talk] or [Spk.] key on the
handset or press [] on the base unit to
pick up a call
2.
To hang up, press [OFF] on the handset
or [] on the base unit or return the
handset to charge cradle.
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4 Last num ber redial 1. Press Talk] key and listen for dial tone.
2. Press [Redial] to dial the last dialed
num ber.
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5 Dial from the Redial List 1. Press [Redial].
2. Use [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to access
desired num ber from the list of up to 22
last dialed num bers.
3. Press [Talk] key to dial the num ber.
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QUICK REFERENCE
Task Steps Page
6 Review Caller List Use [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to review caller’s
inform ation during standby m ode.
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7 Call back a num ber in
Caller List
1. Scroll to a desired record in Caller List.
2. Press [Talk] to dial
3. If the num ber displayed is not in the
desired dialing pattern, press [Dial7],
[Dial10] or [Dial11] to dial in the correct
num ber of digits.
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8 Store Caller ID num ber
into Phone Book
Directory
1. Scroll to the desired Caller ID num ber.
2. Press [SAVE] softkey to store.
3. Press [O.K.] or [JOIN] to select storing
in the private (handset) or share (base)
phone book directory.
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9 Manually add a new
num ber into Phone Book
Directory
1. Press [DIR.] softkey.
2. Press [O.K.] or [JOIN] to select storing
in the private (handset) or shared (base)
phone book directory.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to
enter the phone number, nam e, and to
select the ring tone.
4. Press [SAVE] softkey to store.
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10 Dial from Phone Book
Directory
1. Press [DIR.] softkey.
2.
Press [O.K] or [JOIN] to select private or
shared phone book
3. Use [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to find the
desired directory record.
4. Press [Talk] or [Spk.] to dial.
5. If the num ber displayed is not in the
desired dialing pattern, press [Dial7],
[Dial10] or [Dial11] to dial in the correct
num ber of digits.
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11 Switch to a waiting call Press [Flash] to put the talking party on
hold and talk to the waiting party.
If Call W aiting ID Options are subscribed to,
m ore options are available.
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QUICK REFERENCE
Task Steps Page
12 Page from base to
handset(s) or from
handset to the base unit
1. Press [Int./Page] key.
2. Use [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to find the
desired handset or all handsets and
press [O.K.] to page.
3. If the handset activated “Intercom auto
answer”, it will answer autom atically in
speakerphone m ode
4. To term inate the paging, press [EXIT]
softkey or [Int./Page] key again.
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13 Intercom call between
two handsets
1. Press [Int.].
2. Use [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to select
broadcast m ode and press [O.K.].
3. To term inate the paging, press [EXIT]
softkey or [Int./Page] key.
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14 Blind Call Transfer 1. W hile connected to an external line,
press [Int.] key.
2. Use [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to select the
handset or base unit to which the call is
transferred.
3. On the recipient side, press [O.K.] softkey or [Talk] to take the call.
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15 Announced Call Transfer 1. W hile connected to an external line,
press [HOLD] softkey to put the line on
hold.
2. Press [Int.] and scroll to the desired
recipient and press [O.K.].
3. After the private conversation, the
recipient presses [Talk] to take the call.
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QUICK REFERENCE
Task Steps Page
16 Multiple Handsets
Conference
W hile a handset is engaged in an external
call, another handset(s), can press [Talk]
key to join the conversation. The
m axim um number of party in the
conference is 4: 3 handsets and the base
unit.
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17 Room Monitoring On the handset in the room to be
m onitored:
1. Press [MENU] softkey
2. Scroll to the [MONITOR ROO M ] m enu
and press [O.K.]. The handset will
display “ READY TO ROO M
MONITORING”.
On the handset / base used for m onitoring:
1. Press [Int.] key.
2. Using [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to select the
handset or base unit in the room to be
m onitored and press [O.K.] to start.
The link is automatically set up while the
com m unication is only one-way.
To end the monitoring, press [EXIT] or [Int.]
key on either side.
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18 W alkie-Talkie m ode
Two or m ore handsets
entered into walkie-talkie
m ode can comm unicate
with each other totally
independent of the base
unit if they are within
range of each other.
To enter walkie-talkie (FRS) m ode:
1. Press [MENU] softkey.
2. Using [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to access
W alkie- talkie menu.
3. Press [O.K.] to confirm selection and
the display shows “W ALKIE-TALKIE”.
To operate as walkie-talkie (FRS):
1. Press [Int.] key.
2. Press the handset num ber which is in
W alkie-talkie m ode. The called
handset can answer by pressing [Talk],
[Int.] or [O.K.] key.
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Your new telephone includes the highest quality NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
rechargeable batteries available. Following these simple instructions can
significantly improve your operational results.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Charge all battery packs for at least 15 hours prior to connecting to the telephone line.
1. Press the battery release point on the back of the handset and slide downward to
open the battery com partm ent.
2. Insert the battery pack into the battery com partm ent and m ake sure to position the
battery pack so that it is touching the charging contacts.
3. Slide the battery cover upward until it snaps into place.
4. Connect the AC adapter to the 9 V DC jack of the base unit and to a standard 120V
AC wall outlet.
5. Place the handset on the base unit. Make sure the Charge indicator on the base
unit lights, and charging begins.
6. The battery icon on the handset changes from very low, to low, to m edium , to full
and repeats as a cycle. It only stops after leaving the charging cradle.
Low Battery
The battery icon on the right of the display shows the level of battery.
Full Medium Low Very low
If the handset battery is not properly charged, there is a warning tone while the handset
is in use and “LOW BATTERY” is displayed. W hen this occurs the handset does not
function when you press the keys.
Cleaning the Battery Contacts
To m aintain a good charge, it is im portant to clean all battery contacts on the handset
and the base unit with a soft, dry cloth about once a month. You m ay also use a pencil
eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents.
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AC POW ER
Caution:
1. Use ONLY with the AC Adapter supplied (AC 120V, DC9V, 500m A).
2. The AC adapter m ust rem ain connected at all tim es (It is norm al for the adapter to
be warm during use).
3. Do not rem ove the battery from the handset to charge it. Never throw the battery
into a fire, disassemble it, or heat it.
4. Do not rem ove or dam age the battery casing.
5. If you do not expect to use your phone for a m onth or longer, rem ove the batteries.
Batteries can leak chem icals that can destroy electronic parts.
6. For the longest battery life and optim al operation of the phone system ALW AYS
com pletely charge and discharge the batteries. 3 batteries have been included to
allow you to keep 1 battery continually charging for use in a low battery condition.
Spare / Back Up Battery
The extra battery can enable the phone function temporarily during electrical outage.
You can also use the spare battery pack to replace a drained handset battery to ensure
uninterrupted use.
1. Open the spare battery com partm ent by
pressing the release button on the left side of
the base unit.
2. Place a battery pack in the drawer with the
term inals facing the charge contacts inside.
3. Close the drawer. Make sure the Spare
Battery LED lights, and charging begins.
4. The LED lights until the battery is rem oved from
the com partm ent.
Changing drained handset battery in the m iddle of a call
W hen the handset displays “LOW BATTERY” in the m iddle of a telephone call, you can
swap the call to the base unit speakerphone first and then change the handset battery
following these sim ple steps:
1. Press the [] key on the base unit. The call is then
transferred to a 3-way call conference between the
handset, the base unit and the external party.
2. Press the [OFF] key on the
handset; the call will be
totally swapped from the
handset to the base unit
speakerphone.
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