Page 2 - Important Information
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 Regu- lations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. ...
Page 3 - Licensing
Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation....
Page 5 - now to read through this user’s guide.; 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 your purchase of the RCA H5450 Cordless Handset which...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; fcc rf r; ac a
Table of Contents I mportant I nformatIon .............................................................................2 E quIpmEnt a pproval I nformatIon ..............................................................2 I ntErfErEncE I nformatIon .........................................................
Page 8 - Safety Precautions
Impotrant Installation Information Important Installation Information Safety Precautions • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires o...
Page 9 - Make sure your package includes the following items:
Connections and Setup Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the following items: REDIAL MENU Cordless Handset Belt Clip Base Charging Cradle Charging Cradle Bracket Battery Pack Battery Compartment Cover Charger/AC Adapter
Page 10 - Installing the Charging Cradle and AC Adaptor
Connections and Setup Cordless Handset Installation Installing the Charging Cradle and AC Adaptor Plug the transformer end of the AC Adaptor into a standard AC electric power out- let, plug the other end into the “Power 5.5VDC In” jack on the back of the Charging Cradle. Installing the Cordless Hand...
Page 11 - Connections and Setup; Installing the Charging Cradle Wall Mount; /16” space between screw heads and wall.
Connections and Setup Installing the Charging Cradle Wall Mount Choose a mounting location at least 10-1/2” clearance above the top screw hole.1. Cut out the Charging Cradle Wall Mount Template. See page 71. 2. Hold the template against the wall and mark the mounting screw positions.3. Drill holes i...
Page 12 - Navigation; Cordless Handset; Navigation; “Registration”; Registering the Cordless Handset
Registering the Cordless Handset Cordless handsets must be registered with the Base Unit before use. If the Cordless Handset was purchased with the Base Unit as a system, the Cordless Handset has already been registered. The ID will be displayed when the Cordless Handset is pow- ered on. If the Cord...
Page 13 - “Registration completed”.; Deregister Cordless Handset; “Deregister HS”; “Press DEREGISTER in HS menu options.”
Registering the Cordless Handset 11. Press the soft button. 12. The Cordless Handset will link to the Base Unit at this time.13. When finished, the Cordless Handset display will show “Registration completed”. The new ID number is shown on the first line of the Cordless Handset display. 14. Repeat th...
Page 16 - Features; Cordless Handset Charging Cradle Layout
Features Contacts Cordless Handset Charging Cradle Layout 1
Page 17 - LCD display; During a call, the number of bars is; Battery Strength Indicator -; Number of bars is proportional to the amount of; Talk Button; Speaker; Smith John
Features Features LCD display The LCD display has a LED (Light Emitting Diode) for backlighting. The LED dims after 10 seconds of inactivity.The first line of the display can show the Caller ID, time and date, or can show the following status icons from left to right: RSSI (Receive Signal Strength I...
Page 18 - Left and Right Soft Buttons; Redial Soft Button
Features Left and Right Soft Buttons The function of each Soft Button changes according to what is shown in the display above it. Press to perform the function above the Soft Button. MENU System (Adjust Settings and Registration) Use the Menu system by pressing the soft button to adjust sound set- t...
Page 21 - Call Waiting; Extension Groups; could record an Auto Attendant message to say
Features Call Waiting Contact your local phone company to subscribe to this feature. This feature allows you to see on the display who is calling when you hear a call waiting tone. NOTE: The call waiting tone is audible only to the extension that is on the line. No other extension will hear the tone...
Page 22 - Making a Call; Auto or Manual Line Selection; Auto Line-Selection Dial; Talk; “Press REDIAL or dial number”
Using Your RCA 25450 Phone System Your RCA 25450 Cordless Handset comes ready to use unless it was purchased sepa- rately from the Base Unit. If purchased separately, it must be registered before use. See “Registering Handsets” in this manual. This section details the basic operation of the Cordless...
Page 23 - Manual Line-Selection Dial; Redial
5. Otherwise, it will enter talk mode. The corresponding receiver, headset, or speak- erphone will be turned on. 6. If the Cordless Handset loses the connection with the Base Unit due to interfer- ence, it will try to re-establish the connection for 10 seconds and the display will show “Re-establish...
Page 25 - To Delete a Number from the Redial Log; To Save a Number from the Redial Log to the Directory; Receiving a Call; “Private”
Using Your RCA 25450 Phone System 2. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the last 10 numbers dialed. 3. Press the Talk , or Speaker button to make an auto or manual line-selection dial. The phone number shown will be sent. 4. Before the auto or manual line-selection dial is made,...
Page 26 - press the; button to switch; button to switch to handset.; Ending a Call; Switching Between Audio Modes
2. Lift the Cordless Handset from the charging cradle and press the Talk but- ton to answer. Press the Speaker button for speakerphone operation. Press the soft button to ignore the call. NOTE: The soft button applies only to the current call. 3. To switch between handset and speakerphone: press the...
Page 27 - “Hold”; Flash; Mute
A call on hold can only be taken off hold by the extension that originally put it on hold. The system will automatically end the call if the caller hangs up or it has been put on hold for more than 30 minutes.1. To put a call on hold, press the soft button. 2. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button t...
Page 28 - Transferring a Call to Another Extension; Announced Call Transfer; “Xfer”; “Paging out”; Unannounced Call Transfer; Advanced Functions, Systems and Settings
Advanced Functions, Systems and Settings Transferring a Call to Another Extension The Call Transfer function allows the user to move a call from one extension to another. There are two types of call transfer: Announced and Unannounced. Announced Call Transfer Announced call transfer allows the user ...
Page 29 - button to locate the; End the call to complete the unannounced call transfer.; Intercom Calls; Making an Intercom Call
1. To make an unannounced call transfer, press the soft button. 2. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to locate the “Xfer” option. 3. Press the soft button. NOTE: To cancel call transfer at any time, press the soft button. 4. Enter a valid two-digit extension, or extension group using the keypad ...
Page 30 - Receiving an Intercom Call; End an Intercom Call; Ignore and Override an Incoming Line or Intercom Call; Making an Outbound Line Call; “Line call”
2. If it is a Base Unit assisted intercom call and system resources are busy, the dis- play will show “System busy”. Otherwise, the handset receiver or headset will be turned on. NOTE: To cancel an intercom call at any time, press the End button. Receiving an Intercom Call 1. When an intercom call a...
Page 31 - Making an Outbound Intercom Call; “Intercom”; Configure VM
3. Press the soft button. The speakerphone will turn on and you will hear the dial tone. 4. Enter the telephone number and the number dialed will begin to ring.. Making an Outbound Intercom Call During an incoming or intercom call ring, the user can ignore the call and make an outbound intercom call...
Page 32 - Voice Mail Box Management Options; Change Extension Password; Voice Mail; “VM box option”
Refer to the Base Unit/Cordless Handset User’s Guide for information on resetting extension passwords. Voice Mail Box Management Options VM box management allows the user to manage their extension password and cus- tomize their mailbox greeting. Change Extension Password 1. Press the Voice Mail butt...
Page 33 - Record greeting
Play greeting 1. Press the Voice Mail button. 2. Enter your two-digit Cordless Handset ID followed by your four-digit password when prompted. 3. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the options until “VM box option” appears on the display. 4. Press the soft button. 5. To play reco...
Page 34 - Delete greeting; “Delete greeting”; Voice Mail Box Management Options (Offsite)
6. Press the soft button. 7. After a long beep, the system begins recording. Start recording your greeting. When you are finished, press the soft button. 8. The system plays the message recorded and returns to the VM box option screen. Delete greeting 1. Press the Voice Mail button. 2. Enter your tw...
Page 35 - Access Voice Mail
2. A voice prompt will ask “Please enter the extension followed by the password.” 3. Enter the two-digit extension followed by the four-digit extension password.4. If the extension and password were entered correctly, the voice prompt will in- struct, “Press one to listen to new messages, press two ...
Page 36 - To delete a new message; “Delete”; To view the caller ID information; “View CID”
2. Voice mail can only be accessed by 2 users at a time. If voice mail is in use, the display will show “System busy”. 3. Enter the two-digit VM box number followed by the four-digit extension pass- word when prompted. 4. If the password is incorrect, the display will show “Invalid password” and exi...
Page 37 - “Transfer”; “No connection”
17. The display will show the date, time, name, and number of the caller, if available.18. Press the soft button to return to the new message option screen. 20. To transfer the message to another extension, press the soft button. 21. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the option...
Page 38 - “Play old”; To delete an old message; To transfer the message,
6. To listen to old messages, press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the options until “Play old” appears on the display. 7. Press the soft button. 8. Press 4 on the Navigation button to move to the next old message. If there are no more old messages, the display will stay on the la...
Page 41 - Directory; Navigate Directory; Add Entry; “Directory empty”; Directory Keypad Character Selection; Directory Keypad Character Selection
Directory The directory stores up to 100 names and numbers. Names can have up to 16 characters. Phone number entries can have up to 25 digits. Navigate Directory 1. To enter the directory, press 3 on the Navigation button. 2. The directory will display the first entry, or will show “Directory empty”...
Page 42 - Delete Entry; Edit Entry
6. Enter the number when prompted by the display using the keypad.7. To save the number, press the soft button. Delete Entry 1. To enter the directory, press 3 on the Navigation button. 2. The directory will display the first entry. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation but- ton to scroll through the direc...
Page 43 - “Edit”; View Number; “View number”
4. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the options until “Edit” appears on the display. 6. Press the soft button. 7. Edit the name when prompted by the display using the keypad. NOTE: To enter a letter or number using the keypad, press the corresponding keypad number one or more ...
Page 44 - Clear All; “Clear all”; Three-Way Conference Calls; Add Extension From Cordless Handset; Intercom; nter a handset ID or ID = 00 for the Base Unit.
Clear All 1. To enter the directory, press 3 on the Navigation button. 2. To clear the entire directory, press the soft button while viewing the directory. 3. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to locate the “Clear all” option, and then press . 4. The display will prompt for confirmation.5. Selec...
Page 45 - “Select line to conference”
7. The display will show “Select line to conference” and list all lines which have been placed on hold. 8. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to locate the line to join the conference. 9. Press the to start a three-way conference. NOTE: Any one of the two non-initiating parties can drop out of th...
Page 46 - Call Log; “NEW”; View Call Log; Call a Displayed Number; Modify Logged Numbers
Call Log Call Log is a list of Caller ID (CID) information for the last 50 incoming calls, starting with the most recent. Each record includes the telephone number, name (if avail- able), and time stamp (date and time). To use this feature, you must subscribe to a Caller ID with a Call Waiting Servi...
Page 47 - Save Displayed Caller ID Information into the Directory; “Save”; Delete Displayed Caller ID Information From the Call Log
3. To display the telephone number without the “1” or area code, press the soft button. 4. To return to displaying the telephone number with area code or prefix, press the soft button once again. For example, the number stored in the Call Log is “1-555-471-0704”, pressing the soft button once will c...
Page 48 - Clear All Caller ID Information from the Call Log
Clear All Caller ID Information from the Call Log 1. To clear all Caller ID information from the Call Log, press the soft button. 2. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to move to the “Clear all” option. 3. Press the soft button. 4. Press the soft button to erase all CID records. Press the soft bu...
Page 49 - Menu System; as a system. Most of these functions are accessed by pressing the
Menu System NOTE: You must exit the Menu System before you can make a call. Many of the RCA 25450 Phone System functions (including sound, phone settings, registration, system settings and line dedicate) can be customized to meet individual user requirements. To allow for a quick startup, these func...
Page 50 - Sound; Receiver, Speakerphone, or Headset Voice Volume; Ring Volume and Vibrate Settings; Sound”
Sound The phone’s volumes and tones can be adjusted to the user’s preferences including: Cordless Handset Receiver, Speakerphone, and Headset volumes. Receiver, Speakerphone, or Headset Voice Volume Adjust the voice volume of the person you are listening to on the line by pressing 5 or 6 on the Navi...
Page 51 - Ring Tone; “Sound”
5. Press the soft button. 6. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to increase/decrease ringer volume and vibration settings. 7. The display will show the ring volume level and vibrate settings (“ Vibrate & High, Vibrate, High, Medium (Default), Low and Off” ) and the phone will play the ring vo...
Page 52 - Key Volume; Key Tone; “Key tone”
Key Volume The key volume controls the volume of the keypad, and can be adjusted through the menu system.1. Press the soft button. 2. “Sound” appears on the display. 3. Press the soft button. 4. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the options until “Key volume” appears on the dis...
Page 53 - Phone Settings; Dialing Prefix; Turn On Dialing Prefix; “Phone setting”; “Off”
7. The display will show the key tone (1–4) and the phone will play the key tone as the options are scrolled through. 8. To accept the key tone setting, press the soft button. Phone Settings Dialing prefix, Area Codes, Call Forward, Group Setting, Line Selection, and 2nd Call Alert can be configured...
Page 54 - Turn Off Dialing Prefix; Area Codes
Turn Off Dialing Prefix 1. Press the soft button. 2. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the options until “Phone setting” appears on the display. 3. Press the soft button. 4. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the options until “Dialing prefix” appears on Na...
Page 55 - “Area codes”; “Regional”
7. Press the soft button. 8. Enter the local area code using the keypad. 9. Press the soft button. Edit Regional Area Code (RAC) Setting Regional Area Codes helps the system determine the number format to display when a Caller ID record is received. Caller ID records matching any of the set regional...
Page 56 - Call Forwarding; Enable Call Forwarding; “Call forward”; “Enable”
Call Forwarding The Auto Attendant feature on the Base Unit must be on for Call Forwarding to function. Call Forwarding allows calls directed to a specific extension to be trans- ferred to another phone number. The Cordless Handset must be able to connect with the Base Unit to change the setting. In...
Page 57 - Disable Call Forwarding; Extension Group Setting; Selecting a Group ID number
Disable Call Forwarding 1. To disable call forwarding, press the soft button. 2. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to locate the “Phone setting” option. 3. Press the soft button. 4. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to locate the “Call forward” option. 5. Press the soft button. 6. Press 5 or...
Page 58 - “Group setting”; “Subscribe”
4. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to locate the “Group setting” option. 5. Press the soft button. 6. The display will show a list of group(s) to which the Cordless Handset subscribes. The default list is empty. 7. Press the soft button to enter the submenu with “Subscribe” and “Unsubscribe” o...
Page 59 - Auto or Manual Line Selection Settings; Auto Line-Selection Setting; Manual Line Selection Setting; “Line selection”
Auto or Manual Line Selection Settings The Cordless Handset can be set to Auto Line Selection or Manual Line Selection.Auto Line Selection allows the user to dial a phone number without first choosing a line. An available line is automatically selected.Manual Line Selection allows the user to choose...
Page 60 - “Manual”; Configure Second Incoming Call (2nd Call Alert)
5. Press the soft button. 6. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the options until “Manual” appears on the display. 7. Press the soft button. A confirmation tone will sound. The Cordless Handset is now set to the Manual Line Selection Function. Second Incoming Call (2nd Call Aler...
Page 61 - button to answer or place a call.; Attaching the Belt Clip
Headset and Belt Clip OperationConnecting an Optional Headset to the Cordless Handset 1. Connect the headset (optional) to the HEADSET jack as shown. The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is connected. 2. Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head and over...
Page 62 - Replacing the Batteries; Cordless Handset Battery; Make sure the telephone is; OFF; compartment and remove the battery pack.; Handset Memory Retention; the user memory and Caller ID memory for up to 5 minutes.
Replacing the Batteries NOTE: A warning tone will sound 10 minutes before the battery goes dead. Cordless Handset Battery 1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in Talk mode) before you replace the battery. 2. Remove the battery compartment door.3. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack fr...
Page 63 - Battery Safety Precautions; toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.
Battery Safety Precautions • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury. • To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the User’s Guide. • Keep batteries out of the rea...
Page 64 - Display Messages; Other Information
Other Information Display Messages The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit. BLOCKED CALL The person is calling from a number that has been blocked from transmission. BLOCKED NAME The person’s name is blocked from transmission. Delete Record? Prompt asking if you want to ...
Page 65 - Sound Signals; Signal
Other Information Sound Signals Signal Meaning Single short beep Successful key entry Single long beep Successful operation triple short beep Power oN (cordless handset) Unsuccessful key entry a long warbling tone (cordless handset) Signals an incoming call one long beep confirmation tone one long b...
Page 66 - No display; switched electrical outlet.; Caller ID error message; the presence of noise on the line.; Telephone; No dial tone; tor turn on? The battery may need to be charged.; Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips Caller ID No display • Make sure the battery is properly charged for 12 hours.• Make sure the battery is properly installed and connected.• Replace the battery. Make sure the charging cradle is connected to a non- switched electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charging cradle from...
Page 69 - sion that is “receiving” the interference).
Troubleshooting Tips Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause...
Page 70 - Service; please contact customer service at; Service Information
Service If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-511-3180 . If the equipment is caus- ing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolve...
Page 71 - Limited Warranty; Warranty Information
Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Two years 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.) What...
Page 73 - Wall Mounting Bracket Template for Cordless Handset; TO; Outline of W; Mounting; Wall Mount Template for Cordless Handset
Wall Mounting Bracket Template for Cordless Handset 1-3/4" TO P Outline of W all Mount Assembly Mounting Te mplate Wall Mount Template for Cordless Handset
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Page 75 - Replacement battery
Service Information DESCRIPTION MODEL NO. AC power adaptor (for Cordless Handset) 5-2697 Belt clip (for Cordless Handset) 5-2696 Replacement battery (NiMH for Cordless Handset) 5-2699 To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and call toll-free 1-800-338-0376.A shipping and ...