Page 2 - Contents
2 Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................................................ 8Unpacking and Installation ............................................................... 12Features ............................................................................................ 13...
Page 7 - We want you to know all about your new telephone,; PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING AND
7 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE 8012 DECT 6 CORDLESS TELEPHONE We want you to know all about your new telephone, how to install it, the features it provides, and the services you can expect from its use. Wehave included this information in your Owner’s Instruction Manual. PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLIN...
Page 8 - Important Safety Instructions
8 Important Safety Instructions Always follow basic safety precautions when using your telephone to reduce the risk of fire,electrical 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 ...
Page 10 - Safety Instructions for Handset Battery Pack
10 d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions becauseimproper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often requireextensive work by a qualified technician to restore...
Page 12 - Unpacking and Installation; Box Contents
12 Unpacking and Installation Box Contents The following items should be packed with your 8012. Please contact your dealer ifany of them is missing.
Page 13 - Features
13 Features 1 . 8 G H z D E C T T e c h n o l o g y w i t h G A P C a l l D u r a t i o n D i s p l a y 5 R o w B a c k l i t D o t M a t r i x L C D ( 1 2 8 X 6 4 ) w i t h A d j u s t a b l e C o n t r a s t A l a r m C l o c k w i t h S n o o z e L i g h t e d K e y p a d O u t o f R a n g e A l ...
Page 14 - Telephone Part Identification
Page 16 - - Used to place or answer a call. If pressed during; End Key; - Performs the function indicated by the text; Key Descriptions
16 Dial/Speaker Key - Used to place or answer a call. If pressed during a call, activates the speakerphone. End Key - End a call. If pressed and held, powers off the handset Left/Right Soft Key - Performs the function indicated by the text immediately over it in the display. *Key - Press and hold to...
Page 17 - Navigation Key
17 Up/CID Key - Scrolls up through list and menu options. Increases the receiver or speakerphone volume during a call. Enters the CID book as described on Page 18. Down/Phonebook Key - Scrolls down through list and menu options. Decreases the receiver or speakerphone volume during a call. Enters the...
Page 18 - - One or more voice messages have been received.; Off Hook; Icons
18 Speakerphone - Speakerphone function is in use. MSG Waiting - One or more voice messages have been received. Off Hook - The line is in use. New Call - One or more calls have been received. Icons
Page 19 - Battery; - Shows battery charge level; Signal; - Indicates the signal strength. Blinks if the handset is too far; Alarm
19 Battery - Shows battery charge level Signal - Indicates the signal strength. Blinks if the handset is too far from the base. Alarm - The alarm is activated. Keypad Lock - Keypad is locked.
Page 20 - Installation; Line and Power Connection
20 Installation Line and Power Connection 1. Connect the phone line cord to the telephone line jack in the base. Connect theother end of the line cord to a telephone outlet. 2. Connect the AC power adapter to the base power jack. Plug the AC poweradapter into an AC outlet.
Page 21 - Battery Installation; Slide the battery cover in the direction shown below and remove.; The 8012 may be damaged if batteries are inserted in incorrect; Reinstall the battery cover.
21 Battery Installation Two rechargeable Ni-MH AAA size batteries come with the 8012. These must beinstalled before use.1. Slide the battery cover in the direction shown below and remove. 2. Install the batteries as shown below. Care must be taken to install in the correctpolarity. The 8012 may be d...
Page 22 - Charging Handset; To turn the handset off, press
22 Charging Handset The handset should be charged for 15 hours before initialuse. To charge the handset, place it in the base. If thehandset is off, it will automatically turn on. To turn the handset off, press until the display turns off. To turn the handset on, press until the display turns on. If...
Page 23 - DSL Interference
23 DSL Interference If the 8012 is used on a line with DSL service, it may be necessary to install a noisefilter. A filter may be obtained from the DSL provider. It should by used if noise isheard during conversations or Caller ID is not functioning properly.
Page 24 - Basic Functions; Making a Call; InUse
24 Basic Functions Making a Call 1. Remove the handset from the base and press 2. Dial the telephone number. Making a Call - Standby Mode 1. Enter the telephone number (up to 32 digits). Use to enter a pause. Use the Erase soft key to correct mistakes. 2. Press to dial the number. Receiving a Call W...
Page 25 - Notes; Mute; MUTE
25 1. If Auto Answer has been activated and the handset is in the base, lift thehandset to answer the call. 2. Otherwise, press to answer. Notes : After the call is terminated, the display will show the call duration. If a polyphonic ringtone is set, the ringtone may contiue for up to 4 seconds afte...
Page 26 - “MSG WTG; Ringer Settings; Menu
26 Volume Control During a conversation, pressing or will adjust the handset receiver or speakerphone volume level. Volume can be adjusted in 5 steps. Message Waiting If a voice message is received, the display will show the icon and “MSG WTG ON “ To deactivate the icon, press the key in standby mod...
Page 28 - Last Number Redial; Redial Book; Redial
28 Last Number Redial 1. Press or the Redial soft key in standby mode. The display will show the last number dialed. 2. Press to dial the number. Redial Book The 8012 can also retrieve the last 10 numbers dialed and redial them.1. Press the Redial soft key in standby mode. 2. Press or to scroll thro...
Page 29 - Redial Book Options
29 Redial Book Options Redial Book Options allows a number to be added to the phone book or deleted fromthe redial book.1. Press the Redial soft key in standby mode. 2. Press or to scroll through the list of numbers until the desired number is displayed. 3. Press the More soft key to choose the desi...
Page 34 - Auto Answer
34 Auto Answer Activating Auto Answer allows calls to be answered by simply removing thehandset from the base. To activate Auto Answer:1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or repeatedly to choose HS Settings. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Use or to choose Auto Answer. 5. Press the Select soft ke...
Page 35 - Language
35 Language The 8012 supports 8 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch,Polish, and Traditional Chinese. To select a language:1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or repeatedly to choose HS Settings. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Use or to choose Language. 5. Press the Select...
Page 36 - Handset Name
36 Handset Name The 8012 handset can be given a name. This is useful if more than one handset isregistered to a base. To set the handset name:1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or repeatedly to choose HS Settings. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Use or to choose HS Name. 5. Press the Select soft...
Page 37 - Range Alarm
37 Range Alarm Normally a beep will sound whenever the handset moves out of range of the base.This feature may be enabled or disabled.1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or repeatedly to choose HS Settings. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Use or to choose Tone Setup. 5. Press the Select soft key....
Page 38 - Paging; To Page; Dial Mode
38 Paging The handset can be paged from the base. This is useful to locate a lost handset. To Page press the key on the base. All handsets registered to the base will ring for approximately 60 seconds. To Stop Paging press the key again or press any key on the handset. Note: Pressing the key for mor...
Page 39 - Handsfree/Speakerphone; To Activate Handsfree
39 5. Press the Select soft key. 6. Press or to select the desired dial mode (Tone/Pulse) . 7. Press the Save soft key. 8. A beep will sound to confirm. Handsfree/Speakerphone During a call, the speakerphone may be activated. To Activate Handsfree press . The will appear in the display. To Deactivat...
Page 40 - Flash; soft key while the phone is active. The; Backlight; In standby mode, press
40 Flash The Flash key sends a timed line break. This signal is used to activate some specialservices such as call waiting. The services available will depend on the telephonecompany. To send a flash, press the Flash soft key while the phone is active. The display will show R . Backlight In standby ...
Page 41 - Advanced Features; Menu Navigation; Standby Mode
41 Advanced Features Menu Navigation 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or repeatedly to scroll through menu options. 3. Press the Select soft key to select a menu. 4. Repeat scrolling and selecting if necessary. Press the Back soft key from any menu to return to the previous screen. Standby Mode ...
Page 42 - Ke y; spc; Cha ra cte r
42 Phone BookCharacter Map Characters are entered by pressing the keypad. The chart below shows the charac-ters that are generated by repeatedly pressing the keys. Ke y 0 spc 0 ? & / . , ! 1 1 @ _ + - " ( ) % 2 A B C a b c 2 3 D E F d e f 3 4 G H I g h i 4 5 J K L j k l 5 6 M N O m n o 6 7 P...
Page 43 - Adding a Phone Book Entry
43 Adding a Phone Book Entry 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press to choose Phonebook. 3. Press the Select soft key to choose New. 4. The display shows “Name ?” . Enter the name using the keypad. 5. Press the Next soft key. 6. Enter the name and press the Next soft key. 7. The display shows “Number ...
Page 44 - Dial; Editing a Phone Book Entry
44 Viewing a Phone Book Entry 1. In standby mode, press . 2. Press or repeatedly until the desired entry is displayed. Dialing from a Phone Book Entry After viewing the desired number as described above, press or the Dial soft key. Editing a Phone Book Entry 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press to c...
Page 45 - Deleting a Phone Book Entry
45 7. Press the Select soft key . 8. Edit the entry using the Erase soft key as needed. 9. Press the Next soft key to save. 10. Use or to select the ring tone (1 - 10). 11. Press the Save soft key. Deleting a Phone Book Entry 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press to choose Phonebook. 3. Press the Sel...
Page 48 - Change Flash Time
48 Change Flash Time Note: The default flash time is correct for almost all phone systems used in North America.1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or to select BS Settings. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Press or to choose the Flash Time menu. 5. Press the Select soft key . 6. The display will ...
Page 49 - Modify PIN
49 Modify PIN The default PIN is 0000. If security is a concern, this can be changed.1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or to select BS Settings. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Press or to choose the Modify PIN menu. 5. Press the Select soft key . The display shows “PIN ?” 6. Enter the current ...
Page 52 - Audio Setup
52 Notes: When the alarm sounds, press any key on the keypad to silence it. To disable snooze, press when the alarm sounds. Audio Setup Use this option to adjust the volume of the receiver or speaker.1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or to select HS Settings. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Pre...
Page 53 - Key Tone
53 Key Tone Whenever a key is pressed, the 8012 acknowledges it with a key tone. If silentoperation is desired, this feature may be disabled.1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or to select HS Settings. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Press the or to choose the Tone Setup menu. 5. Press the Selec...
Page 54 - LCD Contrast
54 LCD Contrast The display contrast may be adjusted to provide better visability.1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or to select HS Settings. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Press the or repeatedly to choose LCD Contrast . 5. Press the Select soft key . 6. Press the or repeatedly to choose the ...
Page 55 - Base Selection
55 Base Selection The handset may be registered to multiple bases.1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or to select HS Settings. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Press the or repeatedly to choose Select Base menu. 5. Press the Select soft key . 6. Press the or to choose the desired base. 7. Press t...
Page 56 - Date and Time Format
56 Date and Time Format 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or to select HS Settings. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Press or to choose Date & Time menu. 5. Press the Select soft key . 6. Press or to choose Date Format or Time Format . 7. Press the Select soft key . 8. Press or to select the...
Page 57 - Setting Date and Time
57 Setting Date and Time 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or to select HS Settings. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Press or to choose Date & Time menu. 5. Press the Select soft key . 6. Press or to choose Set Date or Set Time menu. 7. Press the Select soft key . 8. Enter the current Time/...
Page 58 - HS Reset
58 HS Reset Resetting the handset will restore all hanset features to their factory default valuesexcept LCD Contrast.1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press or to select HS Settings. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Press or to choose the HS Reset menu. 5. Press the Select soft key . A prompt for the...
Page 59 - Registration
59 Registration The hanset ships from the factory registered as Number 1. Up to 5 handsets can beregistered with one base. This allows a line to be shared among multiple handsets. Before changing the handset registration, press the key on the base for approxi- mately 5 seconds. Then perform the foll...
Page 60 - Multiple Handset Operation; Internal Calling; HSX
60 Multiple Handset Operation If more than one handset is registered to a base, internal calls can be made betweenhandsets and external calls may be transferred between handsets. Internal Calling 1. Press . The display will show a list of available handsets. 2. Enter the number of the handset to be ...
Page 61 - Call Transfer
61 Note: If an external call arrives during an internal call, the display will show the Caller ID information. To answer the external call, first press to end the internal call. Then, press to answer the external call. Call Transfer An external call may be transferred between handsets registered to ...
Page 62 - -Way Conference Call
62 3-Way Conference Call A conference call may be extablished between two handsets and one external caller. 1. During an external call, press . 2. Enter the number of the handset to add to the conference call. 3. Press to answer the call. 4. Press at the calling handset to establish the conference. ...
Page 64 - Technical Specifications
64 Technical Specifications F r e q u e n c y R a n g e 1 . 8 8 ~ 1 . 9 0 G H z C h a n n e l s 1 2 0 D u p l e x C h a n n e l s C a r r i e r P o w e r < 2 5 0 m W M o d u l a t i o n G F S K F r e q u e n c y S t a b i l i t y < ± 5 0 K h z C h a r g i n g T i m e 1 5 h o u r s A m b i e n ...
Page 65 - Troubleshooting; Phone Does Not Operate
65 Troubleshooting Phone Does Not Operate 1. Power adapter is disconnected. 2. Line cord is disconnected at telephone outlet or at telephone. Test the tele-phone in a different wall jack. If it works, the first jack may be defective. 3 . Batteries are discharged. 4. Batteries are improperly installe...
Page 66 - Callers Are Not Displayed on Screen; Check if your answering machine is set to answer before 2 rings.; No Caller Information is Displayed with the Call Waiting Beep
66 Troubleshooting (continued) Callers Are Not Displayed on Screen 1. Verify that you have subscribed to the appropriate service (Caller ID and CallWaiting Caller ID) from your telephone company. If you only subscribed toCaller ID service the unit will not display call waiting caller ID information....
Page 67 - Telephone Repair
67 Telephone Repair DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF. Telephones manu-factured by CORTELCO must be returned to us for repair. You can return yourtelephone to CORTELCO for repair or replacement in accordance with our LIMITEDWARRANTY.CORTELCO warrants THIS PRODUCT against defects in mate...
Page 69 - FCC Information
69 FCC Information Part 68 is a Federal regulation which requires equipment to be tested and registered with the FCC prior to its connection to the network. This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCCrules. On the bottom of the telephone is a label that contains, among other information, theFCC Regi...
