Page 2 - Equipment Approval Information; Notification to the Local Telephone Company; Notes; Rights of the Telephone Company; Important Information
Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to the Lo...
Page 3 - Interference Information; Notice
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your tele...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; fcc rf r
5 Table of Contents I mportant I nformatIon ........................... 2 E quIpmEnt a pproval I nformatIon ............... 2 I ntErfErEncE I nformatIon ........................... 3 H EarIng a Id c ompatIbIlIty (Hac) .............. 3 l IcEnsIng .................................................. 4 f...
Page 7 - provided with this product and save them for future reference.; Introduction
Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Congratulations on purchasing this RCA telephone. This system operates i...
Page 8 - Before Your Begin; Parts Checklist; Make sure your package includes the items shown here.; Connections and Setup; Digital Security System; unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.; Important Installation Information; has been disconnected at the network interface.
Before Your Begin Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Connections and Setup Belt clip AC power adaptor Handset battery Cordless handset Cordless handset charger Cordless RF module Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect ...
Page 9 - Important Installation Guidelines; • Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.; Installing the Handset Battery; NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
Connections and Setup Important Installation Guidelines • Install near an electrical power outlet.• Your handset charge cradle should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top. • Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical noise, such as motors, microwave...
Page 10 - Connecting the RF Module; display will show when the RF module is connected properly.
10 3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment. NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way. 4. Place the battery pack in recessed area of the handset battery compartment.5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the d...
Page 11 - Only; Handset Layout; Handset Charge Cradle
11 Format/Redial (button) CID (button)-- Only applicable for 544/5 Delete/Mute (button) # Pause (button) Int/Transfer (button) Talk (button) Line (button) Select/Save (button) Conf/Store (button) Hold (button) Flash/Exit (button) DIR (button) Display Menu (button) Handset Layout Connections and Setu...
Page 12 - Telephone Setup; to the previous menu.; Language; when a call is received.
1 Connections and Setup Telephone Setup This handset has several programmable functions. NOTE: Use the Select/Save button to go into the sub-menu, and use the Exit button to go to the previous menu. Language 1. Press the Menu button once, LANGUAGE will show in the display. 2. Press the Select/Save b...
Page 14 - Regional Code
14 Connections and Setup Regional Code 1. Press Menu button once, then press the VOL ( 6 or 5 ) buttons until PHONE SETTING is displayed. 2. Press Select/Save button to select.3. Use the VOL ( 6 or 5 ) buttons of the sub-menu until REGIONAL CODE is displayed. 4. Press Select/Save button to select5. ...
Page 15 - Visual Indicators; CHARGE Indicator on the Cradle; The CHARGE indicator is lit when the handset is charging.; Ring Indicator on Handset; the cordless handset.; Answering a Call; select the desired line. Line number is displayed at top of display.; Redial; or; Basic Operation
15 Basic Operation Visual Indicators CHARGE Indicator on the Cradle The CHARGE indicator is lit when the handset is charging. Ring Indicator on Handset The Visual Ring Indicator will flash when there is an incoming call or the base is paging the cordless handset. Answering a Call 1. Press the Talk b...
Page 16 - Conference Call; To connect and conference:; from each party individually.; Volume Adjust
1 1. Press the Format/Redial button.2. Use the VOL ( 6 or 5 ) to scroll to the desired number. 3. Press the Talk button to access an available line or select your preferred line; number is dialed automatically. Conference Call This feature allows you to have a 3-way conversation using any combinatio...
Page 18 - telephone caller, the cordless handset and other extensions.; Intercom Operation
1 Battery Low If the handset battery is low, the unit will emit the alert tone and show BATTERY LOW in the display to remind you that the battery needs charging. If the battery voltage is very low, the handset will automatically shut down. Place handset in the charge cradle to recharge battery. Pagi...
Page 19 - Making an Intercom Call with Other Extensions; Make sure the phone is; OFF; SELECT PHONE ID; Storing a Name and Number in Memory; ENTER NUMBER; Memory
1 Two-Way Intercom Calls 1. To make an intercom call, first press the Hold button to place the external call on hold. Then, press the Int/Transfer button followed by the extension ID number. 2. To answer the intercom call, press Hold to place the current call on hold. Then press Int/Transfer or Talk...
Page 20 - Storing a Redial Number; ENTER NAME; Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence; To Review; DELETE
0 4. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Press the 5 key ...
Page 21 - Dialing a Stored Number; ON; as it does not support Caller ID.; Caller ID
1 Date CID sequence number Line number Time CID phone number CID name Dialing a Stored Number Make sure the phone is ON (in TALK mode). 1. Press the DIR/ 3 button. 2. Use the VOL ( 6 or 5 ) button to scroll to the desired telephone number. 3. Press Select/Save to dial the displayed number. -OR- 1. M...
Page 22 - Receiving and Storing CID Records; received since your last review are marked as; Reviewing Call Records; button first. The newest call record will be shown.
Receiving and Storing CID Records When you receive a call, Caller ID information is transmitted by the phone company to your telephone between the first and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on your phone’s display while the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information an...
Page 23 - Transferring CID Records to Memory; is not possible to reformat CID records stored in memory.; Dialing a Caller ID Number; Number of digits; Eleven digits; number, you will not be allowed to adjust the format of that number.
Transferring CID Records to Memory You may transfer a Caller ID record to your phone’s memory. NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly before storing in memory. It is not possible to reformat CID records stored in memory. 1. Use the CID/ 4 button to scroll to the desired record. ...
Page 24 - DELETE ALL; Caller ID Errors; INCOMPLETE DATA; Call Waiting Caller ID
4 Deleting the Current Caller ID Record To delete only the record in the display:1. Use the CID/ 4 button and then VOL ( 6 or 5 ) button to display the desired Caller ID record. 2. Press Delete/Mute. Deleting All Caller ID Records To delete all the Caller ID records in memory:1. Use the CID/ 4 butto...
Page 25 - Changing the Battery; Make sure handset is; remove the battery pack from the handset.; Allow the handset; Battery Safety Precautions; toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.; Other Information
5 Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2734, that is compatible with this unit. 1. Make sure handset is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery. 2. Remove the battery com...
Page 26 - Belt Clip Operation; Connecting the Belt Clip; Display Messages
Belt Clip Operation Connecting the Belt Clip There are two slots, one on each side of the handset.• Attach the belt clip by inserting the sides of the belt clip into the slots. Snap the ends of the belt clip into place. Display Messages The following indicators show the status of a message or of the...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting Guide; Telephone Solutions; might be your wiring or local service.
Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check and repeat installation steps: Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working outlet. Ensure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack .• Connect another phone to the same jack; if there is still no dial to...
Page 28 - the AC power supply from the base and reconnect it.; Caller ID Error Message; presence of noise on the line.; No Caller ID; name/number Caller ID service from your local telephone company.; Battery Solutions; General Product Care
Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless handset • Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet and the back of the base, and remove the backup batteries from the bottom of base (if previously installed). Remove the handset battery. Wait for 30 seconds and plug the power ...
Page 29 - contact customer service at; Manager, Consumer Relations; should be required during the warranty period.; Warranty
• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.• Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and charge cradle with a clean pencil eraser. Causes of Poor Reception • Aluminum siding.• Foil backing on insulation.• Heating ducts and other metal constructio...
Page 30 - Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:; • Defects in materials or workmanship.; For how long after your purchase:; • A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.; What your warranty does not cover:
0 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year, from date of purchase. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) Wh...
Page 31 - AC power
1 Warranty To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and call toll-free 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering. We are required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandis...
Page 32 - Index
Index A Accessory Information 31 Answering a Call 15 Answering an Intercom Call 18 Area Code 13 Auto Talk 13 B Basic Operation 15 Battery Low 18 Battery Safety Precautions 25 Battery Solutions 28 Before Your Begin 8 Belt Clip Operation 26 C Call Timer 17 Call Waiting Caller ID 24 Caller ID 24 Caller...