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Base
19 Base Speaker/Ringer
20 LCD Display
21 Function Keys
22 Up/Down Keys
23 Menu and Off Keys
24 Intercom Key
25 Speaker Phone Key
26 Speaker Phone ON LED
27 Redial/Pause Key
28 New Message LED
29 Flash Key
30 DC IN 9V Jack
31 TEL LINE Jack
32 Corded Handset Jack
33 Battery cover
34 Data Port Door
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Base power on
1
When powered on for the first
time, the base goes through an
initialization sequence.
Note: Do not use the phone
until the initialization
sequence is complete.
Power backup
batteries (Optional)
The optional back-up batteries provide a reserve
power supply so the base can operate for up to 30
minutes (depending on battery condition) in case of
power outages or if power is cut off to the base for
any reason. Backup power activates immediately
when the normal power supply to the base is cut off.
1 Verify power is disconnected from the base.
2 Open the battery cover on the bottom of the
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3 Insert five AA alkaline
batteries with the
polarity (+ and -)
aligned as marked in the
compartment.
4 Replace the cover.
Note:
• Batteries are not included
• Batteries are not required to operate the product
• There is no indication that shows when the base is
operating with normal power or back-up power
• If you choose to install back-up batteries, check
the power level frequently (see “Power back-up”
on page 57). Replace the batteries when the
power level is less than half of maximum
• After any power outage, check the battery power
level and replace batteries as needed
The battery power comes on automatically when
•
current from the AC adaptor is interrupted;
unplugging the AC adaptor does not turn off power
to the phone
• Be sure to remove at least one battery when
disconnecting power
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•The Battery Level indicator on the base menu
1
screen may not show true battery condition unless
all five batteries are installed
Caution: Use only AA alkaline batteries for power
backup. Do not use rechargeable
batteries. The battery compartment
circuitry is not designed to recharge
batteries.
Standby Screen
When the sequence is complete,
the Standby Screen appears.
This screen appears on both the
base and the handset, and is
always visible when the phone is
idle. At the bottom of the screen, the text indicates
which service lines are active.
service, and TEL is landline service.
CEL indicator may take up to two minutes to
The
appear, depending on cellular signal conditions in
your area.
If you have connected with your cellular service
provider, the date and time may be set
automatically. If not, see “Time and date” on page
12 to set the date and time manually.
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CHARGE THE
BATTERY
1 Find the cordless
handset AC
Adaptor (the
smaller adaptor,
Model number
HKD090050U).
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC 9V IN jack on
the charger and to a standard 120V AC wall
outlet.
2 Set the charger on a desk or table, then set the
handset in the charger with the keypad facing
forward.
3 Allow the battery to charge for
12–15 hours.
ToAC outlet
Note: Charge the battery
frequently. Leaving the
battery uncharged for a
prolonged period can
adversely affect battery
charging capacity. If this
happens, replace the battery .
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6 Press EXIT to return to the main menu screen.
OR
EXIT twice or OFF to return to Standby.
Press
2
The following steps apply to both the base and the
handset.
•Time and date
The time and date automatically synchronizes with
the cellular network once when the base is powered
on (if supported by your service provider). If the
time and date do not automatically synchronize
with the network afterward it must be set manually .
1 Press
2 Use the
3 Press Select.
4 Use the keypad to enter the
5 Enter the correct minutes, and press
6 Use the
MENU.
/ keys and scroll to Time and Date.
A cursor blinks on the hour
number.
correct hour.
The cursor moves to the right for the minute
numbers.
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The time format setting appears.
7 Use the
press
The date screen appears with months showing.
8 Use the keypad to enter the correct month.
After entering the month, the cursor moves to
the day.
9 Enter the correct day then press
The cursor appears on the first digit of the
current year setting.
10Use the keypad to enter the four digits for the
correct year and press
The date format appears.
11Press or to select a format and press OK.
You hear a confirmation tone and the Main
menu appears.
When the time and date are set on the base or on
one of the cordless handsets, the time and date for
all other components (handset or base)
automatically synchronize after a few minutes. If a
new cordless handset is added and properly
registered, the time and date for the new handset
will automatically synchronize.
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4 Use the keypad to enter the area code number,
then press
If you make a mistake, press FLASH/DEL to erase
the last digit entered.
5 Press
A beep confirms the setting and the Setup
menu appears.
6 Press
screen.
OK.
OK to set the code.
Exit or OFF to return to the Standby
Add/remove a 1
With area codes stored in memory, the and
keys have a unique function in phone memory
dialing.
If you need to add a 1 to a 10–digit phone number
for proper dialing in your area, press . Press
again to remove the number 1. When retrieving a
number from the Caller ID log, use the key to
add or remove a 1. This feature is not available
when using Redial.
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•LCD contrast
1 Press MENU, scroll to Setup, and press Select.
2 Scroll to LCD Contrast, and press Select.
3 Press
4 Press
to darken the display orto lighten the
display.
OK to set the contrast.
•Name
Your phone arrives with the name “Base”
preassigned to the base. Each handset receives a
number (1–4) in the order of registration. You can
assign a unique name to the base and even change
the number and name assigned to a handset.
1 Press
2 Scroll to Name the Unit and press Select.
3 Enter the name and press
MENU, scroll to Setup, and press Select.
Select. See “Enter
names and characters” on page 30.
A tone confirms the setting.
•Handset registration
2
Register
You can register up to three more handsets with the
base. Each new cordless handset must be electronically
registered with the base. The cordless handset
included in this package is preregistered at the factory
with the base. If it somehow becomes deregistered,
use this procedure to reregister the handset.