Page 2 - For customer service
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Siemens 240 cordlesstelephone! This phone’s 2.4 GHz frequency and high-speed digitalvoice encoding provide reception and voice clarity that is superiorto other cordless phones. And, it’s digital spread spectrumtechnology will provide you with secure, p...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 3 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Package Contents .......................................................................................................................... 4Installation and Setup .............................................................................
Page 4 - Package Contents
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 4 Owner’s Manual Package Contents If an item listed below is not included in your package, please contact your localSiemens dealer. Handset Base Rechargeable Battery Pack AC Power AdapterwithTelephone Line Cord Memory Number Label Battery Cover
Page 5 - n z x
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 5 Owner’s Manual n z x Handset and Base Earpiece Talk (on/off)(see page 9) Tone(see page 9, 10) Flash(see page 10) Microphone Mute(see page 10) Handset Page(see page 11) Battery ChargingIndicator Redial/Pause(see page 9, 10) Up and DownControls(see page 8, 10) Memory(see p...
Page 6 - Installation and Setup; Installing the AC Power Adapter and Base; Desk/Table Installation; Wall Installation; Installation Tips; personal computers, microwave ovens, and other cordless phones.
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 6 Owner’s Manual Installation and Setup n z x Installing the AC Power Adapter and Base Warning! Use only the Siemens AC power adapter supplied with this phone.DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. The AC power adapter has two cords endingin plastic connectors. ...
Page 7 - Preparing the Handset; Installing / Replacing the Battery Pack; Charging the Battery; Maximizing Battery Performance
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 7 Owner’s Manual Preparing the Handset n z x Installing / Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Press in on the battery cover release. 2. Slide the battery cover off the handset. Battery Cover Release NOTE: Replacement battery packs are available for sale by callingthe Siemens Cus...
Page 8 - Memory Numbers Label; Setting Basic Features; Selecting the Ring Volume; Turning the Ringer Off; Turning the Ringer On; Selecting a Ring Tone
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 8 Owner’s Manual n z x Memory Numbers Label For easy reference to memory numbers,1. List the memory numbers beside the corresponding memory location number on the label supplied. 2. Place the label on the base or back of the handset. Setting Basic Features Basic feature pr...
Page 9 - Selecting Tone or Pulse Dialing; Using the Handset; Placing a Call; Press; Answering a Call; Remove the handset from the base.; Ending a Call; Place the handset in the base.; Redialing a Number; Press
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 9 Owner’s Manual n z x Selecting Tone or Pulse Dialing To select the dial mode used by your local phone service (TONE or PULSE),1. Press (light flickers). 2. Press to select TONE (light on). 3. Press to select PULSE (light on). 4. Press to save this setting (light off). Us...
Page 10 - Active Call Features; Changing the Handset Earpiece Volume; Turning the Mute On and Off; Answering a Call on Call Waiting; Speed Dialing and Memory Numbers; Adding a Memory Number
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 10 Owner’s Manual Active Call Features The following features are available only while connected to an active call. n z x Changing the Handset Earpiece Volume Press the or key to change the handset volume (5 levels). n z x Turning the Mute On and Off Mute allows you to hea...
Page 11 - Dialing a Memory Number; Dialing Multiple Memory Numbers with Chain Dialing; Deleting or Changing a Memory Number; Base Operation; Locate Handset with Page
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 11 Owner’s Manual n z x Dialing a Memory Number 1. Press . 2. Press (light blinks). 3. Press the memory location (0 to 9) to dial the number. n z x Dialing Multiple Memory Numbers with Chain Dialing To dial more than one memory number (such as a bank account number orpassw...
Page 12 - Warnings; Troubleshooting; The audio sounds weak or scratchy.
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 12 Owner’s Manual Warnings n z x Low Battery Warnings When the handset beeps 2 times, the battery pack needs to be recharged. Thewarning will be repeated every 20 seconds during an active call until the battery isdepleted. n z x Out of Range Warnings When the handset beeps...
Page 13 - Unable to make or answer calls.
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 13 Owner’s Manual Problem Unable to make or answer calls. Solution • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base, wall outlet, and the RJ45 connector is plugged into the phone jack. • Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, and then reconnect.• Place the handset...
Page 14 - FCC Information; Industry Canada Certification
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 14 Owner’s Manual FCC Information WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Siemens Communication Devices could void the FCC authority to operate the equipment. This includes the addition of any external antenna device. This telephone system ...
Page 15 - Important Safety Instructions and Product Information
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 15 Owner’s Manual Important Safety Instructions and Product Information Before using your telephone equipment, basic safety instructions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock andinjury to persons. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. F...
Page 16 - Limited Warranty
Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 16 Owner’s Manual Limited Warranty This limited, non-transferable warranty is provided to the original purchaser. The product is warranted to be free from defects in materialsand workmanship under normal installation, use, and service for period of one (1) year from the da...