Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions!; This unit is NOT waterproof.; DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Important Safety Instructions! When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: This unit is NOT waterproof. DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Do not use this ...
Page 3 - Installing Your Phone; Set Up the Base; Attach the stand; For wall mount use; To remove the stand
Installing Your Phone Set Up the Base Attach the stand Before you attach the stand, you have to decide if you want the phone to rest on a desk or hang on a wall. For desktop use Turn the stand so the word Desk is right-side up (it will be on the right).Insert the tabs into the notches marked Desk at...
Page 4 - For desktop use; Place the phone on the wall
For wall mount use only On the front of the base, pull the clip (that holds the corded handset in place) out of its slot.Rotate the clip 180 degrees. Flip it from front to back and slide it back into the slot. Connect the power and telephone cords Connect the base AC adapter to the AC IN 7.8V jack a...
Page 5 - Test the Connection; Talk; Check Tel Line; Install the battery; Red
Test the Connection Pick up the corded handset from the base. You should hear a dial tone and the display on the base should say Talk . When you get a dial tone, make a quick test call. If... Try... the display says Check Tel Line or you don't hear a dial tone checking the connection between the bas...
Page 6 - Connect the charger; the; turn on; Charge all handsets completely (about 15 hours); Test the connection; Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing; Global Setup
Connect the charger Connect a charger AC adapter to each charger's AC IN 8V jack and set the plug into the notch as shown. (These adapters might already be connected.)Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard 120V AC power outlet.Place each handset in a charger with the display facing forwar...
Page 7 - Getting to Know Your Phone; Parts of the Base; Base keys and how they work; Key name
Getting to Know Your Phone Parts of the Base If the key name is spelled out on the key itself, it's not labeled in the drawing below. Base keys and how they work Key name (and icon) What it does CLEAr/MUTE While this station is ringing: mute the ringer for this call only. During a call: mute the mic...
Page 9 - Parts of the Handset; If the key name is spelled out; Handset keys and how
Parts of the Handset If the key name is spelled out on the key itself, it's not labeled in the drawing to the right. Handset keys and how they work Key name (and icon) What it does UP ( ) In standby: increase the ringer volume. During a call: increase the call volume. In the menu or any list: move t...
Page 10 - While the phone is ringing: add the incoming Caller ID; reading the Displays; On the base; The table below shows the possible icons and what they mean. Since; The ringer is turned off: this station will not ring when a call
Key name (and icon) What it does SPEAKEr ( ) Switch a normal call to the speakerphone (& back). - rEDIAL/PAUSE ( ) In standby: open the redial list. While entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause. - - BLOCK While the phone is ringing: add the incoming Caller ID information to the call bl...
Page 11 - Using the Menus; The menus are designed to be as easy as possible. Some users don't; Using the Base Menu; You have the following options from the base:; VMWI Reset; OR
Using the Menus The menus are designed to be as easy as possible. Some users don't even need the manual once they know how to perform these actions: Open the menu Press MENU/SELECT . Move the cursor The arrow cursor on the left side of the line shows which menu item is currently highlighted. Use UP ...
Page 12 - Using the Handset Menus; Handset Setup; AM
0 Using the Handset Menus Handset Setup You can change these settings separately for each cordless handset. T-coil Turn on T-coil mode to reduce noise on some hearing aids (see "Do you use a T-coil hearing aid?" on p. 27). Ringer Tones Choose one of four melodies or three tones for the hands...
Page 13 - Call Blocking; Entering Text on Your Phone; A B C
Area Code Enter your area code so the phone hides the area code on incoming local calls (see "Using Seven-digit Dialing" on p. 14). Dial Mode Change the way your phone communicates with the telephone network (see "Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing" on p. 4). Set Line Mode Do not ch...
Page 14 - Using Your Phone; From the base; Using the Speakerphone; Both the handset and the base have a speakerphone. To use the; instead of using the corded handset. To; instead of
Erase one letter Move the cursor to the letter you want to erase and press CLEAr ( CLEAr/INTErCOM on the handset; CLEAr/ MUTE on the base). Erase the entire entry Press & hold CLEAr . Enter punctuation or a symbol Press 0 to rotate through the available symbols. Using Your Phone To... From the b...
Page 15 - Changing the Volume; Change the When; Using the redial List; Using Caller ID and Call Waiting; You have to subscribe to Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Caller ID
Changing the Volume You can set the volume of the ringer, the earpiece, and the speakerphone separately for the base and each cordless handset. For each item, press up to make it louder or DoWN to make it softer. The available volume levels and how change them are listed below: Change the When On th...
Page 16 - Delete Entry; Using Call Waiting; Using Seven-Digit Dialing; Do not enter an area code if your phone company requires ten-
Dialing from the Caller ID list Find the entry you want to dial.If the number is a toll or long distance call, but there's no 1 at the front of the CID record, press to add the 1 . On the handset, press TaLk/FLasH to dial the number. On the base, pick up the corded handset. (You can also press TaLk/...
Page 17 - Using the Phonebook; Phonebook menu options; Phonebook entry options
With the phone in standby, open the menu and select Global Setup , then select Area Code . Use the number keypad ( 0 - 9 ) to enter your three-digit area code. Press MeNu/seLeCT when you’re finished. The phone uses the programmed code as a filter. When calls come in, the phone compares the area code...
Page 18 - Chain Dialing; All
Edit Edit this entry. The phone will prompt you to enter the name & phone number. (Cordless handsets will also prompt you to choose a personal ring.) Copy Copy this entry to another station. (You must have at least one accessory handset to use this multi-station feature.) Delete Erase this entry...
Page 19 - Using Multi-station Features; Expanding Your Phone; Handset; Using Conference Calling; Call Privacy
Using Multi-station Features The expandable base works together with the accessory handsets to give you some useful multi-station features. (A station can be any cordless handset or the base.) You must have at least one accessory handset to use the features in this section. Expanding Your Phone Your...
Page 20 - Using Call Transfer; Using the Intercom
Using Call Transfer To... From the base From a cordless handset transfer a call Press FIND HANDSET/INTErCOM to put the call on hold. 1. Press CLEAr/INTErCOM to put the call on hold. 1. Select the station you want to transfer the call to, or select All to page all the stations at the same time. When ...
Page 21 - Using Special Features; Using Your Phone During a Power Failure; While the power is out, the base uses a special ringer you; Using Do Not Disturb; If you turn the answering system off while DND is on, the phone; Using Call Block; Blocking incoming calls
Using Special Features Using Your Phone During a Power Failure Because it includes a corded handset, your phone can perform several of its functions during a power failure. The following features will operate during a power failure (all other features are disabled): Making and receiving calls with t...
Page 22 - number is the same as selecting; Unknown Number; or; Private; from the; Call Blocking menu options; Call block entry options; Using Voice Message Notification; notification. Contact your voice mail provider for more details.; Resetting the voice message indicator
0 call and add this number to the call block list, press bLoCk . When the phone asks you to confirm, press MeNu/seLeCT or bLoCk . blocking an incoming call from an "unknown" or "private" number is the same as selecting Unknown Number or Private Number from the Call Blocking menu. Cal...
Page 23 - Using the Answering System; Setting Up Your Answering System; You can set up your answering system from any handset.; Hello, no one is available to; Ans. Setup menu options; You can change the answering system options from any handset.; Security Code
Using the Answering System Setting Up Your Answering System You can set up your answering system from any handset. To... Follow these steps Record your personal outgoing message or greeting Your greeting can be between 2 seconds and 30 seconds long. If you don't record an outgoing message, the syste...
Page 24 - Getting Your Messages; Accessing your answering system from a handset
Record Time Set the amount of time callers have to leave a message, either 1 minute or 4 minutes. Choose Announce Only if you don't want the system to let callers to leave a message. Message Alert Have the system beep every 15 seconds when you have a new message; the beeping stops when you listen to...
Page 25 - How to operate your answering system; Screening Your Calls; Another feature your answering system gives you is
How to operate your answering system To... From the base From a handset (remote operation) play new messages Press PLAY/STOP Press MESSAGES/MUTE . The system announces the number of new & old messages, then plays the first new message followed by the day & time it was received. Then the syst...
Page 26 - Using the System While You're Away from Home; Programming a security code; Dialing in to your system; If you don't press any keys for 15
If you mute the call screen, the system continues taking the message: it just stops playing through the speaker. Only one handset at a time can screen calls. If another handset is screening the call, the handset beeps and returns to standby. Using the System While You're Away from Home You can also ...
Page 27 - Solving Problems; If...; Unavailable
Solving Problems If you have any trouble with your phone, try these simple steps first. If you still have a question, call our Customer Care Line listed on the front cover. If… Try… No stations can make or receive calls. Checking the telephone cord connection. Disconnecting the base AC adapter. Wait...
Page 28 - Record Time; Weak or Hard To Hear Audio; Adjust the audio tone; Audio Tone
If… Try… The phone keeps ringing if I answer on an extension. You may have to change the line mode. Contact customer service for more information. - The answering system does not work. Making sure the answering system is turned on. Making sure the base AC adapter is not plugged into an that's contro...
Page 29 - Out of Range; Installing a line filter or DSL filter; can interfere with phones. One of these services−DSL−often causes
Noise or Static On The Line oise or Static On The Line Interference is the most common cause of noise or static on a cordless phone. Here are some common sources of interference: electrical appliances, especially microwave ovens computer equipment, especially wireless LAN equipment and DSL modems ra...
Page 30 - resetting and registering Handsets; Do you have the base the handset is registered to?; System Reset; Registering a handset
this problem. The technician who installed your DSL service might have left some filters for you; if not, call your DSL provider or look in any electronics store.Plug the DSL filter into the telephone wall jack and plug your phone’s base into the filter. Make a test call to make sure the noise is go...
Page 31 - Registration Failed; To register a handset to a different base, see the section; Handling Liquid Damage; Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone.; DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up
If... Try... you don't hear a dial tone the display says Registration Failed - - Making sure the handset is fully charged, then start over at step 1. To register a handset to a different base, see the section "expanding Your phone" in the user's guide for the other base. Handling Liquid Dama...
Page 32 - Important Information; Terms Used In This Guide; Battery Information
Important Information Terms Used In This Guide Accessory Handset An extra handset that can register to and be used with an expandable phone base. All accessory handsets must be registered to a base. Base The main part of the phone. It connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls. ...
Page 33 - Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning; Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly.; Warning! The cords on this product and/or accessories contain; Compliance information; FCC Part 68 information; provided to the phone company.
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning CAUTION! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type! Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Disconnect the battery before shipping this product. This equipment contains a recha...
Page 34 - your authority to operate this product.; FCC Part 15 information; of communications may not be ensured when using this phone.; compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines & should be avoided.
will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.Please follow instructions for repairing, if any (e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise do not substitute or repair any parts of the device except as specified in this manual. Connec...
Page 35 - One-year Limited Warranty
The antenna(s) used for the base-unit must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 0 cm from all persons & must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. If your home has wired alarm equipment connected to a phone line, be sure that ins...