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RCA 25255RE2 telephone

1. Keep batteries out of the reach of children Remove batteries if storing over 30 days NOTE The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Telefield NA Inc product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle the rechargeable battery or batteries For more information go to the RBRC web site at www rbrc org or call 1 800 8 BATTERY or contact a local recycling center 43 Display Messages The following messages show the status of the phone provides Caller ID information or helps you set up and use your phone DELETE ALL DELETE START END ENTER NAME ENTER NUMBER NEW CALLS HANDSET NAME UNAVAILABLE NO LINE LINE IN USE EMPTY OUT OF RANGE BLOCKED UNKNOWN INCONPLETE DATA Prompt asking if you want to erase all records Prompt asking if you want to erase the current record Indicates that it is the end of the list Prompt telling you to enter a name Prompt telling you to enter a telephone number Indicates call or calls which have not been reviewed Prompt telling you to enter a user name for the handset Indicates that the function you want to initialize cannot work at that moment or the function being worked cannot continue The system is busy or some other higher priority function is being performed For example the message playback function will be stopped when there is an incoming call Indicates that the telephone line is not connected Display on handset while the l
2. No Caller ID You must be subscribed to the standard Name Number Caller ID service from your local telephone company to receive CID information Battery If you experience any of the following problems even after recharging the battery you may need to replace the battery pack Short talk time Poor sound quality Limited range 47 General Product Care To keep your unit working and looking good follow these guidelines Avoid dropping the handset as well as other rough treatment to the phone Clean the phone with a soft cloth Never use strong cleaning agents paint thinner abrasive powder alcohol or other chemical products to clean the unit Doing so will damage the finish 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 base with a clean pencil eraser Causes of Poor Reception Aluminum siding Foil backing on insulation Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals You le too close to appliances such as microwaves stoves computers etc Atmospheric conditions such as strong storms Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices Baby monitor is using the same frequency Handset battery is low Make sure the hook switch pops up when the handset is lifted Youle out of range of the base The 5IAAAlIbat
3. 4 The screen displays Enter Name Use the number pad to enter a name 36 NOTE More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys so it requires more than one press for some letters For example for the letter OBO press the number 2 key twice To add a space press the 1 key NOTE The name field cannot be left empty Press SAVE Soft key The screen displays Enter Number 7 Usethe number pad to input a telephone number TIP Press the pause button twice to insert a pause in a number if necessary 8 Pressthe SAVE Soft key to save Reviewing Directory Records 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in Talk mode 2 Pressthe DIR button 3 Press the VOL or button to scroll through the records OR Press the number keys to go to the name of the records started with the corresponding character Editing a Name or Number Stored in the One Touch Memory Log 1 Pressthe DIR button 2 Pressthe One Touch Memory Log button 1 10 3 Press the EDIT Soft key and edit the content according to the steps in the Storing Record in One Touch Dialing Din Memory section NOTE The left and right DIR amp CID navigational buttons allow the cursor to be moved The delete button can be used to delete character or number to the left of the cursor Reviewing Record in One Touch Memory 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in Talk mode 2 Press the DIR button 3 Press One Touch Memory Log button 1 10 Editing a Di
4. 4 on 5 6mo d button R gw w lt Headset Jack K tone O oper Eras Headset Hold ute AN i Tone button Y I l X Speaker button Redial Headset button button Pause Page button button Hold button Mute Flash Intercom button button button Line 1 amp 2 buttons 10 Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE You must connect the handset battery before use CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury use only the Telefield NA Inc A Inc approved Nickel metal Hydride Ni MH battery Model T 2734 which is compatible with this unit 1 Locate battery which is packaged inside a plastic bag and is separate from the handset 2 Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset 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 PRESS DOWN FIRMLY BATTERY E BLACK WIRE RED WIRE 4 Insert the battery pack 5 Close the battery compartment by placing the handset back cover slightly higher than the handset and then sliding the cover down into position 6 Place cordless handset in remote charger The charge indicator illuminates verifying the battery is charging 7 Allow the phone to charge for 14 hours prior to first use If you doni properly charge the phone battery performance is
5. Accessory Information 40 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 43 4 4 4 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 50 51 52 Introduction CAUTION When using telephone equipment there are basic safety A instructions that should always be followed Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference IMPORTANT Because cordless phones operate on electricity you should have at least one phone in your home that isni cordless in case the power in your home goes out Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the following items gt 2 s Coiled Handset Cordless handset Cord Battery Compartment 7 Cover P Corded I y Cu T Handset s y E b Np AC power AC power Chargin Belt Clip adaptor adaptor C for base for charging cradle Telephone Handset batter C 2 Line cords pack n Short Line Cord ee Telephone Jack Requirements ir all plate To use this phone you will need a RJ11C for a single line or a RJ14C for two lines type modular phone jack which might look like the one pictured here installed in your home or office If you don t have either modular jack call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed Modular telephone line jack Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital securit
6. 1 425 555 5555 3 digit area code 7 digit telephone number 4 To dial the displayed number select a Line or press Talk Spk or headset button or pick up the handset from the base If You Did Not Program Your Local Area Code 1 Usethe CID button to display the number you want to dial You will only see 10 digit numbers i e 234 555 1234 2 Press Talk Spk headset button or select a Line to dial back or pick up the handset from the base You may adjust the number format by pressing the FORMAT Soft key before dialing Call Waiting Caller ID This feature allows you to see who is calling when you hear the call waiting beep The caller identification information appears in the display after you hear the tone Press the flash button to put the person to whom youlile talking on hold and answer the incoming call IMPORTANT To use all the features of this unit you must subscribe to either the standard Name Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting Service To know who is calling while you are on the phone you must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting Service 35 Directory and One Touch Memory You may store data in the Directory up to 99 records or an One Touch Memory Log 10 buttons located to the right of the number pad on the base The Directory and each One Touch Memory Log stores up to 16 characters and 32 digits The records are stored by alphabetic ascending order Adding Directory Entrie
7. 5 2425 or other compatible headset that is compatible with this unit NOTE If the headset is not connected or if not completely inserted into headset jack an error tone is heard when the Headset button is pressed NOTE Headset performance may vary depending on the quality of the headset 26 Pre Dialing 1 With the phone idle manually enter the telephone number The maximum pre dialing number length is 32 digits if the number is over 32 digits it will emit an error tone The telephone number shows in the display 2 Pressthe DIAL Soft key on base only Spk button Talk button handset only or line 1 or line 2 button to take a line or pick up the corded handset on the base only and then the telephone number will be dialed out Answering a Call For cordless handset 1 Pressthe Talk button to answer the call in receiver mode OR 2 Pressthe Spk button to answer the call in speakerphone mode OR 3 Pressthe corresponding LINE Soft key to answer the call in receiver mode 4 When finished press end button For the base 1 Pickup the corded handset OR 2 Pressthe speaker button to answer the call in speakerphone mode OR 3 Pressthe corresponding line button to answer the call in speakerphone mode OR Press the headset button to answer the call in headset mode 5 When finished hang up the corded handset or press Spk button in speakerphone or headset button in headset mode to end the call
8. NOTE If you have set the Auto Answer as On in the cordless handset you can answer the call directly by picking up this handset from the charger without pressing any buttons NOTE Adjust the volume by pressing the vol or button during a call Switching Between the Speakerphone Handset and Headset Mode Base To switch to the speakerphone press speaker button The speakerphone indicator illuminates Place the handset back into the cradle To switch to the corded handset pick up the handset The speakerphone or headset indicator will turn off 27 To switch to the headset press the headset button to enable the headset and the headset indicator illuminates Cordless Handset To switch to the speakerphone press Spk button Ifthe headset is plug in press Talk button to switch to headset If the headset is not plug in press Talk button to switch to cordless handset receiver Mute To have a private off line conversation use the Mute feature The party on the other end of the line cannot hear you but you can still hear them 1 Press mute button to activate the mute feature NOTE When using the mute feature on the base the indicator will illuminate when the mute is activated 2 Pressthe mute button again to de activate Do Not Disturb This feature is set at individual telephones to disable silence an incoming ring signal intercom ring When there is an incoming call or an intercom call the statu
9. TONE or PULSE Labo does not ring Make sure the handset ringer is set to On The handset may be out of range of the base Move closer to the base You may have too many extension phones on your line Try unplugging some extensions Check for a dial tone If no dial tone is heard see No dial tonell rou experience static noise or fading in and out The handset may be out of range of the base Move closer to base Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another household appliance If necessary relocate the base Charge the battery for 14 hours Memory dialing doesn work Did you follow proper dialing sequence Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless handset Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical outlet and the bottom of the base Remove the handset battery Wait for 30 seconds and plug the power adaptor back into the base and electrical outlet Reconnect the battery and charge for 14 hours Out of Range shows in the handset display Move the handset closer to the base Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet Date Time setting is restored to default setting May be caused by power failure Set Date Time again 46 Caller ID Solutions No Display Charge the battery for 14 hours Or replace the battery Make sure the unit is connected to a non switched electrical outlet Disconnect the power adaptor from the base and reconnect it
10. be used first OR Press line 1 or line 2 button on the base to select the line and the basel speaker will activate 2 Wait for a dial tone then dial a phone number or press One Touch Memory Log button 1 10 to dial stored phone number 3 Pressthe speaker button when finished NOTE After pick the line the call timer starts to run until all the calls are hung up The timer serves for both 2 lines Making Call in the Speakerphone Mode from the handset 1 Press the Spk button to activate the speakerphone on the first available line OR Press the LINE 1 or LINE 2 Soft key to select a specific line The handset will activate the ear piece 2 Pressthe Spk button to switch to speakerphone mode 3 Wait for a dial tone then dial the phone number 4 Pressthe end button when finished Making Calls with the Optional Headset 1 Plugthe headset into the Headset jack on the side of the base or side of the cordless handset 2 Adjustthe headset to rest comfortably on top of your head or over your ear Move the microphone to approximately 2 to 3 inches from your mouth For the base press the headset button on base and the phone automatically selects first available if both lines are available Line 1 will be used 5 Forthe cordless handset press the Talk button 6 Wait for a dial tone and then dial the phone number Press headset button on base or end button on handset when finished CAUTION Use Thomson Inc
11. between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter For body worn operation this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines Information for DECT Product wr This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6 0 standard which operates in the v 1 92GHz to 1 93GHz frequency range e INTERFERENCE FREE COMMUNICATION CAUTION RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO POINT WITHIN THE WARNING TO HEAD WITHIN THE NOT REMOVECOVER OR TRIANGLE IS A PREVENIT EIRE OR WARNING sic SERVIGEABLE PARTS INSIDE ALERTING YOU OF WARNING SIGN ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERTING YOU OF REFER SERVICING TO IMPORTANT HAZARD DO NOT C DANGERQUS CTA SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS VOLTAGE INSIDE EXPOSETHIS THE PRODUCT THE PRODUCT PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT Table of Contents Equipment Approval Information Interference Information Licensing Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Information for DECT Product Introduction Parts Checklist Telephone Jack Requirements Installation Digital Security System Important Installation Guidelines Handset L
12. button to delete the record shown in the display The screen displays DELETE Press the YES Soft key to confirm Record Deleted shows for 3 seconds Deleting All Call Records This feature allows you to clear all CID records at once 1 While viewing a CID record press and hold the delete button The screen displays Delete All CID Records 2 Press YES Soft key to confirm All CID Records Deleted shows for 3 seconds Dialing Back When reviewing CID records you can dial back the numbers showing on the display by pressing the headset button or the Talk button or the Spk button or the line 1 or line 2 button If You Programmed Your Local Area Code 1 Usethe CID button to display the number you want to dial 2 If you see a number with 7 digits i e 555 1234 then the call was received from within your area code However this does not guarantee the call is a local call If you see a number with 11 digits i e 1 234 555 1234 then the call received was not from your area code 3 Toadjust the phone number format use the FORMAT Soft key For instance a 7 digit local number sometimes cannot be dialed because it requires a 10 digit or 1 1 digit format Use the FORMAT Soft key to scroll through 7 10 and 11 digit numbers 34 Number of digits Explanation Example 7 digits 7 digit telephone number i e 555 5555 10 digits 3 digit area code 7 digit telephone i 6 425 555 5555 number 11 digits long distance code 1 i e
13. display to establish a 3 way conference between the external caller and the intercom call 3 way conference call with two lines 1 During a call on Line 1 press the hold button to put the call on hold 2 Pressthe line 2 button or Soft key on the handset to get a dial tone Dial the number and then talk to the other person 3 The originating caller can then press the CONF Soft key shown on the display to establish a 3 way conference between the two lines 4 way conference call Line 1 Line 2 2 extension 1 Oncethe base unit or handset has both Line 1 and 2 on hold press the intercom button and then select the desired handset or base to intercom 2 The selected handset or base will emit a page tone The user can press the Talk button on the handset or the speaker button on the base to answer the intercom call page 3 The originating caller can then press the CONF Soft key shown on the display to initiate a conference Since Line 1 and 2 are both on hold the user will be prompted to select Line 1 Line 2 or Both to conference with The user can then use the Soft keys to select the desired option If the BOTH Soft key is selected a 4 way conference is established between the originating caller both lines and the intercom call 31 Intercom Calls One Touch Memory Log 1 Onthe base in idle mode press any One Touch Memory Log button 1 10 for the station you want to intercom with One Touch Memory Log button 1 represe
14. displays Saved and then shows Press REG to initiate registration in the handset 18 2nd Call Alert If it is set to On you will hear the alert tone when you are in conversation and there is an incoming call from another line From the Phone Setting Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to 2ND Call Alert 2 Press SELECT Soft key Use the VOL or button to scroll to your selection The default setting is On 3 Press SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved Handset Name only applicable for handset From the Phone Setting Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Handset name 2 Press SELECT Soft key The default name is Handset 3 Use the touch tone pad to enter a name up to 11 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 l Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L and press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last name Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S press the 6 key once for the letter M press the 4 key 3 times for the letter press the 8 key for the letter T press the 4 key twice for the letter H NOTE If you make a mistake press DIR CID button to move the cursor forward or backward and then use the mute del button to backspace and delete one ch
15. erased and the next message plays To erase a message after it playing 1 After playing a message to the end the screen displays Delete message xx 2 Pressthe YES Soft key to delete it and the screen displays Message Deleted To erase all previously played messages in a mailbox 1 Play a message 2 Press and hold the delete button for 2 seconds the screen displays Delete all messages in line X mailbox 3 Press SELECT Soft key to delete all the old messages Remote Access From Remote Party 1 Dialthe telephone number to which the answering system is connected 2 Enter the security code during the outgoing announcement or after you hear the tone NOTE The default security code is 000 3 The following are the voice prompts for the remote menu Press two 2 to play messages press two 2 again to stop Press zero 0 while playing a message to erase Press one 1 to review the previous message Press three 3 to play the next message Press four 4 to turn On and Off the Answering System Press seven 7 to review menu again Enter the remote commands 5 To exit remote operation hang up The system will automatically disconnect the call if the user does not enter a command within 10 seconds NOTE Only the message being played can be erased in remote access mode 42 Memory Full When the answering system memory is full the system answers after 10 rings Memory full will be announced and waits for you to enter 3 digit
16. or After Hours OGA will be played to the caller according to the office time you set Set Office Time From the Answering Sys Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Set Office Time 2 Press SELECT Soft key You can program the following items Work Hours and After Hours 22 Set Work Hours This will allow you to program the start time for the working hour From the Set Office Time Menu pm Su lips OS U AS Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Set Work Hours Press SELECT Soft key Use the touch tone pad to set the time and use AM PM Soft key to select AM or PM Press the SAVE Soft key to save the time Use the VOL or button to select Yes or No for Announce Only Press the SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved NOTE If you select Yes for Announce Only the Work Hours OGA and After Hours OGA MUST be recorded first The unit will hang up the call after announcing the greeting when answering the call is in the answering mode Set After Hours This will allow you to program the start time for the after work hour From the Set Office Time Menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Set After Hours Press SELECT Soft key Use the touch tone pad to set the time and use AM PM Soft key to select AM or PM Press the SAVE Soft key to save the time Use the VOL or button to select Yes or No for Announce Only Press t
17. or press the Spk button speakerphone mode or press the headset button headset mode or pick up the corded handset from the base and the first available line will go off hook If both lines are available Line 1 will be used OR Press a line button to select a line Press the redial button The redial number list last 3 previously dialed numbers is shown Use the VOL or button to select the number Press the DIAL Soft key to dial out the number NOTE If the number you dialed is longer than 32 digitals It will not be saved in the redial list and can t be redialed Reviewing the Redial Numbers Your phone records up to three previously dialed phone numbers 1 2 3 When the phone is idle press the redial button Use the VOL or button to view the last three previously dialed numbers While the preferred number is displayed press the Spk Talk a line button or pick up the corded handset to dial the phone number NOTE If you do not select a line button the line is automatically seized and the number is dialed accordingly Storing a Redial Record in Directory 1 2 Make sure the phone is OFF not in Talk mode Press the redial button then use the VOL or button to scroll to the desired redial number Press the SAVE Soft key 4 The screen displays Enter Name Input a name by pressing the keypad ouod NOTE More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys so it requires
18. security code If you don t enter the security code within 7 seconds the phone hangs up You should erase some messages so the answering system may record new messages NOTE The unit also answers after the 10th ring if it is set to Answer Off To access the answering system enter your 3 digit security code Changing the Battery CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury use only the Telefield NA Inc approved Nickel metal Hydride Ni MH battery model T 2 734 which is compatible with this unit 1 Make sure the telephone is OFF not in Talk mode before you replace battery 2 Remove the battery compartment door 3 Disconnect the battery plug from the jack inside the battery compartment and remove the battery pack from the handset 4 Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the battery compartment 5 Putthe battery compartment door back on Place handset in the base or handset charge cradle to charge Allow the handset battery to properly charge for 14 hours prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack If you do not properly charge the phone battery performance will be compromised 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 Nickel metal Hydride battery listed in the User s Guide
19. the voice prompt The Answering system light illuminates when the function is activated If the ans sys button indicator is flashing pressing it will go to the Play Message display When you press and hold the ans sys button to switch the answering system On the answering function for Line 1 and Line 2 will be activated according to the setting in the menu For example in the menu setting L1 is set to ON and L2 is set to OFF Press and hold the ans sys button to switch it On The answering function for L1 is activated and L2 will be Off Press and hold the ans sys button again to switch both L1 and L2 answering function Off Otherwise pressing the button will display Line 1 and Line 2 On Off status for 3 seconds Recording Incoming Messages The unit will answer incoming calls or routed calls after X rings pickup delay set in Menu and play the outgoing greeting After hearing the greeting followed by a long beep the caller can leave a message If there is a new message recorded in the unit the Answering system indicator will flash and the envelope icon shows in the LCD NOTE Your unit will record a message up to the maximum length of time you set as long as the caller continues speaking To save recording capacity your unit will automatically stop recording after 7 seconds of silence or if there is a steady dial tone for 7 seconds Your unit can record up to 60 minutes of incoming messages The maximum recording time for each inc
20. 2 Line Intercom Speakerphone DECT6 0 Corded Cordless Handset Telephone Answering System User Guide ViSYS 25255RE2 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 i Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for the equipment You must upon request provide this information to your telephone company The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENS of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant See installation instructio
21. 68 FCC Rules and Regulations 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 telephone equipment the telephone company must give you adequate notice in writing to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service 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 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is en
22. SELECT Soft key 3 Use DIR and CID buttons to toggle between Line 1 and Line 2 and use VOL or button to scroll to your selection 4 Press SELECT Soft key to play the selected OGA if the selected OGA is empty the screen displays EMPTY Outgoing Message OGA Record From the Answering Sys Menu 2 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the OGA Record 3 Press SELECT Soft key 4 Use DIR and CID buttons to toggle between Line 1 and Line 2 and use VOL or button to scroll to the selection you want to record There are 4 kinds of OGA to select Personal OGA Announce Only Work Hours After Hours 5 Pressthe SELECT Soft key to record After the beep you can start to record 6 Pressthe FINISH Soft key to end the recording 7 After recorded the unit will automatically play the OGA once Set Outgoing Message OGA From the Answering Sys Menu 2 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Set OGA 3 Press SELECT Soft key 4 Use DIR and CID buttons to toggle between Line 1 and Line 2 and use the VOL or button to scroll to your selection 5 Pressthe SELECT Soft key to save your selection If there is not a message recorded in your selected greeting the screen displays EMPTY and you should select another one Otherwise the screen displays Saved NOTE If you select the option ITIMEDI the Work Hours OGA and DAfter Hours OGA MUST be recorded first When there is an incoming call the Work Hours OGA
23. ages for each line is displayed Use left and right key can toggle between Line 1 and Line 2 press SELECT Soft key to play the messages If the unit has new messages only the new messages will be played otherwise all messages will be played Unit will play messages to the end During each message playback it shows the current message information on the screen If the message playback is a stored incoming message from the telephone line it shows the messagels CID including Date Time Name and Number If it is a memo only Display memo and Date Time During each message playback you can press the CID next button to skip to the next message OR press the DIR prev button to replay the current message Double press the DIR prev button to play the previous message If there are no messages the unit will announce You have NO messages Tie the CID with ICM message only for the base While reviewing the CID records an envelope icon will be shown if there is ICM associated with this CID At this point the message can be played by pressing the play button After playing the messages the unit will return back to the CID review mode 41 Erasing Messages You may erase messages in the following three ways To erase a message while it is playing 1 Select and play the message you want to erase 2 Pressthe delete button The unit will ask you to confirm the deletion 3 Press the YES Soft key to confirm it 4 The current message is
24. ant to write down any stored information you do not want erased IMPORTANT If you are not going to use the telephone for more than 30 days remove the batteries because they can leak and damage the unit Plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the back of the base and the other end into an electrical outlet 1 CAUTION To reduce risk of personal injury fire or damage use only the 4 T 2757 base power adaptor listed in the user guide This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position Connect the telephone line cords If you have 2 single line wall jacks installed in your home or office you can use adaptors couplers not included to combine the 2 single telephone lines into 1 dual lines The adaptor coupler may look similar to the one pictured here and can be purchased from your local telephone products retailer La X L9 N LL N Line 2 Line 1 12 Or you can use the 2 single telephone lines plug into the 2 jacks on the back of the telephone If you have Line 1 and Line 2 wired into one wall jack in your home or office you can use one of the supplied telephone line cords to connect from the wall jack to the Line 1 2 jack on the back of the phone as shown below If you want to mount the telephone on the wall you can plug the 2 lines such as the below drawing OR 13 Z oo E OR Z Line 1 amp 2 6 Co
25. aracter at a time 4 Pressthe SAVE Soft key to save your name You will hear a confirmation tone and the display shows Saved Update Handset List only applicable for base This function is used to update all registered handsets from the current handset name list From the Phone Setting Menu 1 Pressthe vol or button to scroll to the Update Handset List 2 Press SELECT Soft key 3 The latest handset name list stored in the base will be sent to all registered handsets Display Setting 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in Talk mode 2 Pressthe menu button on handset or the MENU Soft key on base to go to the main menu Press VOL or button to scroll to Display Setting Press SELECT Soft key to confirm and you may program the following items Language Contrast and Backlight base only 19 Language From the Display Setting Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Language 2 Press SELECT Soft key 3 Use the VOL or button to select English Francais or Espanol The default setting is English 4 Press SELECT Soft key to save your selection Contrast From the Display Setting Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Contrast 2 Press SELECT Soft key There are 1 to 5 squares that will light up showing the contrast strength 3 Usethe VOL or button to adjust the contrast The display instantly adjusts with each press ofthe VOL or button 4 P
26. ayout Base Layout Installing the Phone Installing the handset battery Base Station Programming the Phone Standby Screen Programming Functions Phone Setting Date Time Auto Answer Auto Answer Intercom Dial Mode Area Code Registration Register Remove Handset De Register 2nd Call Alert Handset Name Update Handset List Display Setting Contrast Backlight Sound Setting Answering System On Off Status Outgoing Message OGA Playback Set Office Time Set Work Hours Set After Hours Ring Delay Message Length Call Screening Message Alert Remote Password Restore Setting NN 4 6 6 n gt co 22 2 2 23 23 Telephone Operation Making calls with the cordless handset Making calls with the corded handset from the base Making calls in the speakerphone mode from the base 25 25 25 26 Making calls in the speakerphone mode from the handset 26 Making calls with the optional headset Pre dialing Answering a Call Switching between the speakerphone handset amp headset mode Mute Do not disturb Flash Inserting a pause in the dialing sequence Redial Reviewing the Redial Numbers Storing a Redial Record in Directory Transferring a call to another extension Receiving a transferred call from another extension Ringer on off and ringer volume Speakerphone handset and headset volume Hold Conference calls Intercom Calls One touch me
27. compromised NOTE If the model you bought is a RE2 version there is one additional charger Plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the back of the charger and the other end into an electrical outlet Place handset in the charger the charge indicator illuminates verifying the battery is charging CAUTION To reduce risk of personal injury fire or damage use only the T 8BXD charger power adaptor listed in the user guide This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position 11 Base Station The phone may be connected to two line RJ14C wall jacks to accommodate all two lines 1 Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack RJ11C and place your cordless telephone on a level surface such as a desktop or tabletop or you may mount it on the wall Install 5 AAA size alkaline batteries not included for back up power in the event of a power failure Z Insert a flat head screw driver or similar object into the battery door latch and gently pry upward to release the battery door from the base Insert the batteries inside the battery compartment as shown on the diagram Snap the battery compartment door back into place NOTE If the low battery icon appears in the display you need to replace the batteries It is important that you replace them as soon as possible to maintain unit operation when electrical power is off As a precaution you may w
28. copy the whole directory 3 The extension list will be shown Use the vol or button to select the desired extension handset for the record to be copied to 4 Pressthe SELECT Soft key The number of directory records copied will be displayed in the base display with total number of records to be copied 5 After copying is finished the base screen displays Record Copied and the handset screen displays Saved Deleting a Directory Record 1 When reviewing the directory records list use the VOL or button to scroll to the desired record 2 Pressthe delete button on the phone to delete the record 3 The screen displays Delete 4 Pressthe YES Soft key to confirm the deletion 5 Record Deleted shows in the display Deleting All Directory Records 1 Press the DIR button to activate the phone book record list Press and hold the delete button on the phone until the screen displays DELETE ALL 2 3 Pressthe YES Soft key to confirm the deletion 4 The screen displays ALL DELETED 38 Deleting a One Touch Memory 1 Press the DIR button 2 Press the corresponding button 1 10 for the One Touch Memory Log you want to delete Press the delete button to delete Press the YES Soft key to confirm NOTE Press the exit button to cancel the delete function Dialing a Directory Record Dial a directory record while in Talk mode 1 Make sure the phone is ON in Talk mode by pressing the Talk S
29. couraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected If these measures do not eliminate the interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies Notice The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6 427 009 Hearing Aid Compatibility This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters
30. ecifically designed for wet locations Never touch non insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines H andset Layout 3 Soft keys DND Privacy button Exit button VOL buttons DIR button Talk button Tone button Mute Del button Int Ho e Id button Visual Indicator Display Spk Speaker button Headset Jack CID button End button Pause button Redial button Menu Flash button Base Layout Vol Display buttons DND Privacy button CID Next Ans Sys button button DIR Prev button One Touch Memory Log 1 10 3 Soft Keys buttons Exit button Play Stop button p Memo pe 4 button mmm Delete
31. er your 3 digit security code 4 Press SAVE Soft key to save the setting Restore Setting The feature allows you to reset some menu settings to the original default settings From the Standby or Idle Mode not in Talk mode 1 Press menu button on handset or MENU Soft key on the base 2 Pressthe VOL or button to scroll to Restore Setting 3 Press SELECT Soft key The screen displays LOAD TO DEFAULT 4 Press YES Soft key to let unit reset to default setting once finished the unit will emit a short beep prompt and the screen displays Saved 5 If you do not want to reset press the NO Soft key Telephone Operation Making Calls with the Cordless Handset 1 Pressthe Talk button the unit will pick the first available line for you OR Press line 1 or line 2 Soft key to select a line you wanted 2 Wait for a dial tone then dial the phone number 3 Pressthe end button when finished Making Calls with the Corded Handset from the base 1 Pick up the handset and the unit will pick the available line If both lines are available Line 1 will be used first OR Pick up the handset and press line 1or line 2 button to select the line you want 2 Wait for a dial tone then dial a phone number 3 Hang up the handset when finished 25 Making Calls in the Speakerphone Mode from the base 1 Pressthe speaker button in base the unit will pick the available line for you If both lines are available Line 1 will
32. gistration Card if one was received with your unit Product Registration will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary Registration is not required for warranty Coverage 50 Limitation of Warranty THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSOR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TELEFIELD NA INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER TELEFIELD NA INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSOR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you T
33. he SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved NOTE If you select Yes for Announce Only the Work Hours OGA and After Hours OGA MUST be recorded first The unit will hang up the call after announcing the greeting when answering the call is in the answering mode Example 8 Set the Work Hours start at 9 00am and Announce Only as NO b Set the After Hours start at 5 00pm and Announce Only as NO c Select Timed while setting the OGA When the call comes in within 9 00am to 5 00pm the Work Hours OGA will be announced to the caller When the call comes in after 5 00pm up to 9 00am the After Hours OGA will be announced to the caller On Saturdays and Sundays the unit will announce After Hours OGA 23 Ring Delay This feature lets you select the number of times you want the phone to ring before the answering system answers a call From the Answering Sys Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Ring Delay 2 Press SELECT Soft key 3 Usethe VOL or button to scroll to your selection from 2 rings to 6 rings or toll saver and use the DIR or CID button to toggle between L1 and L 2 4 Pressthe SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved NOTE When the Toll saver is selected the unit will answer the incoming call after 3 rings if there is new message Otherwise the unit will answer the incoming call after 5 rings Message Length From the A
34. his warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the USA This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 51 Accessory Information DESCRIPTION MODEL NO Handset Replacement Battery T 2734 AC Power Adaptor T 2757 base T 8BXD charger To place order have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call toll free 1 800 511 3180 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 merchandise is being sent Items are subject to availability Prices are subject to change without notice Telefield NA Inc 4915 SW Griffith Dr 205 Beaverton OR 97005 RCA is a trademark of RCA Trademark Management S A used under license 2009 All rights reserved Model 25255RE2 T0008003 REV 0 Dom E 09 08 Printed in china 25255RE2 Spanish Instruction Book available at www rca4business com 52
35. ine is in use Indicates there are no CID records in memory Indicates handset is too far away from the base and the handset is searching for the base Indicates the person is calling from a number which is blocked from transmission Indicates incoming call is from an area not serviced by CID or the CID information was not sent Indicates incorrect CID information received 44 Handset Sound Signals Signal Meaning A long warbling tone with ringer on Signals an incoming call Two short beeps several times Page signal One beep every 14 seconds Low battery warning One long beep after press one key Confirm A short warbling tone with ringer on Error Backup Battery Operation If the power cord is not plugged into the unit and the battery is available the unit enters Battery Operation Mode In this mode the base is fully functional 45 Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions no dial tone Check or repeat installation steps Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack Connect another phone to the same jack If it doesn t work the problem might be your wiring or local service The handset may be out of range of the base Move closer to the base Make sure the battery is properly charged for 14 hours Dial tone is ok but cant dial out Make sure the type of phone service you are subscribed to is
36. l show as below a or b a The initiating unit did not hang up it will show Unavailable for 3 seconds and then automatically picks up the call again b The initiating unit hang up it will show TRANSFERRED BACK FROM XXXX and ring press Talk Button or Speaker button can pick up the call again Receiving a Transferred Call from Another Extension If the unit receives a transfer call paging Transfer from base Handset X shows in the display Press the Talk button handset only or speaker button both base and handset or leave the corded handset on the base unit to answer the call If you press the REJECT Soft key or the call is not answered within 30 seconds the intercom paging will be stopped and the call is transferred back to the original unit NOTE 1 If the call is not accepted the caller will be able to leave a message on the answering system if it is activated Ringer On Off and Ringer Volume 1 Make sure the phone is in idle mode 2 Pressthe VOL or button to activate the ringer volume setting Use the VOL or button to scroll to your selection and use the DIR or CID button to toggle between L 1 and L 2 The default setting is VOL 3 3 Press the SELECT Soft key to save your selection NOTE If you choose the ringer OFF the screen displays L1 L2 RINGER OFF Speakerphone Handset and Headset Volume While the phone is in use during the desired mode press the VOL or buttons until you reach a comfor
37. more than one press for some letters For example for the letter UBL press the number 2 key twice To add a space press the 1 key NOTE A name must be input otherwise the record cannot be stored Press the SAVE Soft key The desired redial number shows in the display You can edit the telephone number by using the delete button and number keys Press SAVE Soft key to enter the VIP Tone Melody selection Use VOL or button to scroll to the desired ring tone melody and press SELECT Soft key to complete NOTE If an incoming call number matches this record the VIP Tone Melody will ring 29 Transferring a Call to Another Extension 1 Press XFER Soft key when the phone is in Talk mode The current call is put on hold 2 Use VOL or to select the desired handset or base you want to transfer to and then press the SELECT Soft key 3 The unit will intercom or ring the selected handset or base The initiating unit has two options at this point a Wait until the selected handset or base answers the intercom call and have a conversation and then hang up to finish the transfer or press Conference to have a 3 way conference call OR b Simply hang up by pressing the end button Speaker button or just return the handset to cradle and the call is transferred 4 Ifthe selected unit rejects the intercom call or the call is not answered within 30 seconds the call is transferred back to the original unit and the display wil
38. mory log Answering an intercom call Page Auto Standby Caller ID CID Receiving and storing CID records Reviewing CID records Saving a CID record to the phone directory Deleting a CID record Deleting all call records Dialing back Call waiting caller ID Directory amp One Touch Memory Aading directory entries Storing a record in the one touch memory buttons Reviewing directory records Editing a name or number stored in the one touch memory log Reviewing record in the one touch memory Editing a directory record Copying a directory record Deleting a directory record Deleting all directory records Deleting a one touch memory Dialing a directory record Dialing a one touch memory record 26 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 31 31 32 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 34 34 35 36 36 36 37 37 37 37 38 38 38 39 39 39 Table of Contents Cont Answering System Operation Answering system on off Recording incoming messages Monitoring incoming calls Memo record Memo recording Message memo playback Erasing messages Remote access from remote party Memory full Changing the Battery Battery Safety Precautions Display Messages Handset Sound Signals Backup battery operation Troubleshooting Guide Telephone solutions Caller ID solutions Battery General Product Care Causes of Poor Reception Warranty Assistance Limited Warranty
39. nds Registration displays to indicate the base is now in registration mode gm ROI If the registration is successful the handset shows Registration complete for 2 seconds and emits a confirmation tone 6 If the registration is failed i e timeout the handset shows REGISTRATION FAILED for 2 seconds and emits an error tone Remove Handset De registration cancels registration During the de registration process keep the handset near the base WARNING It is not recommended that a handset be deregistered unless A absolutely necessary because once a handset is deregistered that handset telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re registered From the Phone Setting Menu 1 Pressthe VOL or button to scroll to the Remove handset 2 Press SELECT Soft key The screen displays Remove handset 3 Press the YES Soft key to confirm de registration The screen displays Saved and then shows Press REG to initiate registration in the handset NOTE You can press the REG Soft key to enter the registation mode again De Register only applicable for base From the Phone Setting Menu 1 Press the vol or button to scroll to the Deregistration 2 Press SELECT Soft key The list of all registered handsets will be shown and use the Vol or button to scroll to your selection Press the SELECT Soft key The screen displays Remove handset 4 Press YES Soft key to confirm de registration The screen
40. ng in the subsequent ring cycles but the line icon and handset line Soft key will keep flashing and the base Line LED and handset message LED will flash until the call is answered or the answering system picks up nj CID Records Press CID button and then use the VOL or button to scroll through the call records When you scroll to the start end of the list the screen displays START END When reviewing the CID records the record number is also shown to the right of the time along with the FORMAT and STORE Soft keys 33 Saving a CID Record to the Phone Directory NOTE If you want to change the format of the CID number to 7 10 or 11 digits and save it in the directory press the FORMAT Soft key to format the CID number first before pressing the STORE Soft key See the DDialing Back section for more information on formatting a number 1 While viewing a CID record press the STORE Soft key 2 The name shows in the display You can edit it After editing press the SAVE Soft key NOTE The name field cannot be left empty 3 The number shows in the display You can edit it After editing press the SAVE Soft key 4 You can select the ring melody for this phone number Use the VOL or button to scroll to your selection and then press the SELECT Soft key to save The screen displays Saved NOTE If an incoming call number matches this record the VIP Tone Melody will ring Deleting a CID Record Press the delete
41. nnect the handset cord Connect one end of the coiled handset cord to the jack on the side of the base and the other end into the jack in the handset and place the handset in the cradle 14 Programming the Phone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset name and number date time and battery status and the three Soft keys The base displays the current date time and the Soft keys NOTE The Soft keys will change according to the status of the unit NOTE The base LCD has a dedicated OSET CLOCK icon flashing when the clock is not set Please go to menu Phone Setting Date Timel to set the clock Programming Functions The system uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built in features You may program the following items in main menu Phone Setting Display Setting Sound Setting Answering System and Restore Setting NOTE During programming you may press the BACK Soft key left at any time to exit the sub menu and return to the main menu or press exit key to exit programming and return to standby screen NOTE If no key is pressed for 30 seconds the handset or base will automatically exit programming and return to standby screen Phone Setting 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in Talk mode 2 Press the menu button on handset or the MENU Soft key left on base to go to the main menu Press VOL or button to scroll to Phone Setting Press SELECT Soft key right to confirm and you ma
42. ns for details Notes This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line Check with your local telephone company Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer US Number is located on the cabinet bottom REN number is located on the cabinet bottom Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately In case of such temporary discontinuance the telephone company must 1 promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance 2 afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and 3 inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part
43. nswering Sys Menu 1 Pressthe VOL or button to scroll to the Message Length 2 Press SELECT Soft key 3 Usethe VOL or button to scroll to your selection from 1 to 3 minutes and use the DIR or CID button to toggle between L 1 and L 2 4 Pressthe SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved Call Screening From the Answering Sys Menu 1 Pressthe VOL or button to scroll to the Call Screening 2 Press SELECT Soft key Use the VOL or button to select On or Off 3 Pressthe SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved Message Alert This feature set your answering system to give an alert tone every 10 seconds when there are new messages From the Answering Sys Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Message Alert 2 Press SELECT Soft key Use the VOL or button to select On or Off Default is Off 3 Press the SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved 24 Remote Password You can access the answering system from a tone dialing telephone in another remote location The security code is required for remote access and it prevents unauthorized access to your answering system From the Answering Sys Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Remote Password 2 Press SELECT Soft key The current Remote password shows in the display Default is 000 3 Use the touch tone pad to ent
44. nts handset 01 2 represents handset 02 etc The Intercom paging ring will be emitted OR You may press the intercom button then press the One Touch Memory Log button 1 10 for the stations you want to intercom with OR Press the intercom button and all the registered handsets and the base except itself list in the log use the VOL or key to scroll to the station you want to intercom with and then press SELECT Soft key to confirm NOTE To abort intercom call press the STOP Soft key NOTE If the receiving station does not answer within 30 seconds the intercom call is cancelled You will hear an error tone and the screen displays Unavailable Answering an Intercom Call When you receive an Intercom call the display shows the Caller s Name and Phone ID The call can be answered on the cordless handset by pressing the Talk or Spk speaker buttons It can also be answered on the base unit by lifting the corded handset or by pressing the Speaker or headset buttons The headset must be already connected If you do not want to answer this intercom call press the REJECT Soft key Page The page feature helps you locate a misplaced handset 1 Pressthe page button on the base The handset beeps and the Visual Indicator on the handset flashes The handset screen displays Paging from Base 2 To cancel the page press the page button on the base or press STOP Soft key on the base or press exit key on the base or pre
45. oming message can be set in Menu Monitoring Incoming Calls Whenever an incoming message is being recorded you can hear it through the speaker if Call Screening is On To take the call press Talk speaker or line button and the system stops recording 40 Memo Record You can leave a message by pressing the memo button on base or selecting memo recording under handset menu 1 Pressthe memo button on base or handset menu to enter memo record mode Use VOL or button to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 to save the recording After the beep begin speaking and the screen displays Recording 2 3 Press SELECT Soft key to confirm The screen displays Record memo after beep 4 5 Pressthe FINISH Soft key to end the recording NOTE The maximum duration allowed for memo is the same as the message length setting in the menu Memo Recording Only applicable for handset From the Handset Main Menu 1 Press the vol or button to scroll to Memo recording 2 Use vol or button to select Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 to save the recording 3 Press SELECT Soft key to confirm The screen displays Record memo after beep 4 After the beep begin speaking and the screen displays Recording 5 Press the FINISH Soft key to end the recording Message Memo Playback In idle mode press base ans sys button when flashing or press play button on handset or on base The unit enters the message playback mode and the status of mess
46. pk button selecting a line or pick up the handset from the base 2 Pressthe DIR button to access the phone book Use the VOL or button to scroll to the desired record Press the DIAL Soft key to dial the number OR Dial a directory record while reviewing it 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in Talk mode 2 Pressthe DIR button to access the phone book 3 Usethe VOL or button to scroll to the desired record 4 Press the Talk or Spk button on the handset or press the speaker line 1 2 button or pick up the handset on the base The number dials automatically Dialing a One Touch Memory Record Only applicable for base while in Talk mode 1 Make sure the phone is ON in Talk mode by pressing Spk button selecting a Line or pick up handset 2 Pressthe One Touch Memory Log button to access the memory log OR while reviewing it 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in Talk mode 2 Pressthe DIR button to access the phone book 3 Press the One Touch Memory Log button to select the desired record 4 Press the speaker or line 1 2 or pick up the handset on the base The number dials automatically 39 Answering System Operation There are two mailboxes in the system One is for Line 1 and another is for Line 2 For memo recording you can select which mailbox is used to record the memo Answering System On Off Press and hold the base ans sys button for 2 seconds to switch this function On or Off with
47. r selection and the screen displays Saved NOTE The Dial mode only can be set in the base menu Area Code only applicable for base The telephone uses the pre programmed area code to determine the number format to display when a valid Caller ID record is received The pre programmed area code is also used for the Dialback feature From the Phone setting Menu 1 Press the vol or button to scroll to the Area code 2 Press SELECT Soft key 3 Use the touch tone pad to enter your 3 digit area code 4 Press SAVE Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved Registration only applicable to handset A cordless handset will not operate until it is registered to the base During the registration process keep the handset near the base Up to 10 cordless handsets can be registered to one base NOTE If a handset has not been registered to the base then the display will show PRESS REG TO INITIATE REGISTRATION once the handset has been activated Press the REG Soft key to start the registration From the Phone Setting Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to Registration 2 Press SELECT Soft key and you may program the following items Register and Remove Handset 17 Register From the Phone Setting Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to Register Press SELECT Soft key The screen displays Press base unit page button until beep Press and hold the page button on base for 5 seco
48. rectory Record 1 When reviewing the directory records use the VOL or button to scroll to the desired record 2 Press EDIT Soft key to enter edit mode You may now change the name if desired Please refer to section Handset Namell for name editing method 3 Press SAVE Soft key to proceed to number change You may now change the number if desired 4 Press SAVE Soft key to proceed to VIP Tone Melody selection You may use VOL or key to scroll to the selection you desired 37 NOTE If an incoming call number matches this record the VIP Tone Melody will ring 5 Press SELECT Soft key to complete NOTE Press the BACK Soft key to keep the previous setting making no changes Copying a Directory Record You can copy one directory record or the whole directory from the handset extension to the base or from the base to desired handset extension In the extension handset 1 While viewing the directory record press the COPY Soft key 2 The screen displays Copy Current Record or Entire Directory Press the CURR Soft key to copy the current record or press the ENTIRE Soft key to copy the whole directory 3 After copying is finished the screen displays Record Copied to Base Unit In the Base Unit 1 While viewing the directory record press the COPY Soft key 2 The screen displays Copy Current Record or Entire Directory Press the CURR Soft key to copy the current record or press the ENTIRE Soft key to
49. ress SELECT Soft key to save the desired contrast level Backlight only applicable for base From the Display Setting Menu 1 Press the vol or button to scroll to the Backlight 2 Press SELECT Soft key and use the vol or button to select Always On or Automatic 3 Press SELECT Soft key to save your selection Sound Setting 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in Talk mode 2 Pressthe menu button on handset or the MENU Softkey on base to go to the main menu Press VOL or button to scroll to Sound Setting Press SELECT Soft key to confirm and you may program the following items in base and handset Ring Tone Ring Volume and Key Tone Ring Tone There are 5 tone levels for your selection They are Melody 1 to 5 for Line 1 and Line 2 respectively From the Sound Setting Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Ring Tone 2 Press SELECT Soft key 3 Usethe VOL or button to scroll to your selection and use the DIR or CID button to toggle between L 1 and L 2 The default setting is Melody 1 for Line 1 and Melody 2 for Line 2 4 Press SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved 20 Ring Volume There are 5 Volume levels and OFF for your selection The Ring Volume can be set individually for each line From the Sound Settings Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Ring Volume 2 Press SELECT Soft key 3 Usethe VOL or button to sc
50. roll to your selection and use the DIR or CID button to toggle between L 1 and L 2 The default setting is VOL 3 4 Press SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved Key Tone From the Sound Settings Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Key Tone 2 Press SELECT Soft key Use the VOL or button to select On or Off 3 Press SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved Answering System only applicable for base 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in Talk mode 2 Press the MENU Soft key on base to go to the main menu 3 Press VOL or button to scroll to Answering Sys 4 Press SELECT Soft key to confirm You may program the following items in base On Off Status OGA Playback OGA Record Set OGA Set Office Time Ring Delay Message Length Call Screening Message Alert Remote Password On Off Status This is used to set the answering system On or Off for each telephone line individually From the Answering Sys Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the On Off Status 2 Press SELECT Soft key 3 Use the VOL or button to select On or Off and use the DIR or CID button to toggle between L1 and L2 4 Press the SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the status shows in the display 21 Outgoing Message OGA Playback From the Answering Sys Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the OGA Playback 2 Press
51. rranty for the remainder of the original product s warranty period How you get service Properly pack your unit Include any cables etc which were originally provided with the product We recommend using the original carton and packing materials Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Also print your name and address and a description of the defect Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to Telefield NA Inc 1101B Burgundy Drive El Paso Texas 79907 Insure your shipment for loss or damage Telefield NA inc accepts no liability in case of damage or loss Anew unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and setup service adjustments Batteries Damage from misuse or neglect Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products Products purchased or serviced outside the USA Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration Please register your product on line at www rca4business com You may also complete and mail the Product Re
52. s 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in Talk mode 2 Pressthe DIR button 3 Pressthe NEW Soft key The screen displays Enter Name Use the number pad to input a name NOTE More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys so it requires more than one press for some letters For example for the letter UB press the number 2 key twice To add a space press the 1 key NOTE The name field cannot be left empty 4 Press SAVE Soft key The screen displays Enter Number Use the touch tone pad to input a telephone number TIP Press the pause button twice to insert a pause in a number if necessary 6 Pressthe SAVE Soft key to enter VIP tone melody selection NOTE If an incoming call number matches this record the VIP Tone Melody will ring 7 Use VOL or button to scroll to the selection and press SELECT Soft key to complete NOTE If Memory full shows in the display you should delete one or more unnecessary records and repeat above steps to continue the call record storage Storing a Record in the One Touch Memory Buttons Only applicable for base 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in Talk mode 2 Press STORE Soft key 3 The screen displays Select Button Location Press a One Touch Memory Log button 1 10 to save the record in that memory location NOTE If there is a record stored in selected memory location Press REPLACE Soft key to confirm overwrite or press the BACK Soft key then select a new location
53. s indicators function as normal but the phone will not ring 1 When the unit is idle press the DND privacy button The last setting is displayed 2 Usethe VOL or button to select the duration You may choose from 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 1 hour or 2 hours and increase the duration by 1 hour intervals up to 24 hours 3 Pressthe SELECT Soft key to confirm The indicator on the base blinks and the display shows how long the ringer will be disabled 4 Tocancel press DND privacy button again Flash If you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company and you receive an incoming call during a call you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller ID information if available for the waiting call shows on the display To connect to the waiting call press the menu flish button on the handset or the flash button on the base and your original call is put on hold To switch between the two calls press the menu flash Handset or flash base button Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence Press the pause button twice to insert a delay in dialing sequence when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone for example after you dial 9 for an outside line or to wait for a computer access tone Each pause counts as one digit in the dialing sequence and is shown as UPUin the display 28 Redial 1 Press the Talk button on the cordless handset
54. ss any key on the handset Otherwise the paging will last for 2 minutes Auto Standby If you place the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook during a call the call is automatically disconnected 32 Caller ID CID IMPORTANT In order to use this unit Caller ID features you must subscribe to either the standard Name Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service To know who is calling while you are on the phone you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service When the unit receives an incoming call with CID information the CID can be shown on the base and handsets Handset Display Receiving and Storing CID Records This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company This information can include the phone number date and time or the name phone number date and time The unit can store up to 99 records for later review When the memory is full a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been reviewed The line number for the call received is also displayed If two incoming calls come in at the same time both L1 and L2 phone numbers shows on the display while ringing By pressing the exit key on the base unit or handset during the incoming call ringing mode the base unit or handset will stop ringing and go back to idle mode The base unit or handset will not ri
55. table listening level The phone stores the setting after the last button pressed 30 Hold In Talk mode press the hold button to hold the line Line X ON HOLD shows in the LCD display and the line icon will flash On the base the line button indicator will flash also When the line is on hold the hold alert tone will be emitted to both the person on hold and to the user that initiated the hold Press the corresponding LINE Soft key on handset or the line button on base to release the hold and pick up the call again Conference Calls This system can support 3 way and 4 way conference calls Join a call in progress 1 While a call is in progress another user can join that call by pressing the corresponding line button on the base unit or Soft key in the handset Both parties on the original call will hear a tone to alert them someone else has joined the call NOTE If the privacy feature is On for the original call the call cannot be joined by another user 3 way conference call by an intercom call 1 While on a call press the intercom button wait for timer to clear from the screen press the intercom button again and then select the desired handset or base to intercom 2 The selected handset or base will emit a page tone The user can press the Talk button on the handset or the speaker button on the base to answer the intercom call page 3 The originating caller can then press the CONF Soft key shown on the
56. teries need replacing or are improperly installed or not installed at all Intercom does not function correctly 48 Warranty Assistance If trouble is experienced with this equipment for warranty information please contact customer service at 1 800 511 3181 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may require that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Any unauthorized repairs changes or modifications not expressly approved by Telefield NA Inc could void the user s authority to operate this product For instructions on how to obtain a replacement unit refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1 800 511 3181 Or refer inquiries to Telefield NA Inc 4915 SW Griffith DR 205 Beaverton OR 97005 Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period Purchase Date Name of Store 49 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 What we will do Provide you with a new unit The exchange unit is under wa
57. u handset Date Time should update automatically after it is set in the base Auto Answer only applicable for cordless handset This option allows you to pick up the handset from the cradle to answer an incoming call without pressing the Talk Spk L1 L2 button When it is set to off this function is disabled in the cordless handset From the Phone Setting Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to the Auto Answer 2 Press SELECT Soft key Use the VOL or button to scroll to your selection The default setting is Off 3 Press SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved Auto Answer Intercom applicable for base and cordless handset If it is set to On this cordless handset or base will auto answer the intercom call when it receives an intercom call From the Phone Setting Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to Auto Answer Int 2 Press SELECT Soft key Use the VOL or button to scroll to your selection The default setting is Off 3 Press SELECT Soft key to save your selection and the screen displays Saved 16 Dial Mode only applicable for base The Dial Mode of Line 1 and Line 2 can be set separately From the Phone Setting Menu 1 Press the vol or button to scroll to the Dial Mode 2 Press SELECT Soft key 3 Usethe vol or button to select Tone or Pulse and use the DIR or CID button to select L1 or L2 4 Press SELECT Soft key to save you
58. y program the following items Date Time base only Auto Answer handset only Auto Answer Intercom both base and handset Dial Mode base only Area Code base only Registration handset only De Registration base only 2nd Call Alert both base and handset Handset Name handset only Update Handset List base only 15 Date Time From the Phone Setting Menu 1 Press the VOL or button to scroll to Date Time 2 Press SELECT Soft key The screen displays Year 2009 3 Usethe touch tone pad to enter the last two digits of the current year range 00 to 99 4 Press SAVE Soft key to save the year setting and proceed to date setting 5 The screen displays Date 01 01 Use the touch tone pad to enter two digits for current month and day respectively format mm dd e Press SAVE Soft key to save the month date setting and proceed to time setting 7 Time 12 00A shows in the display Use the touch tone pad to enter four digits for current time and use Soft key AM PM to toggle between PI pm and DAD am 8 Press SAVE Soft key to save the setting The screen displays Saved NOTE If you subscribe to Caller ID service the current Date Time is set automatically when you receive your first CID record and will override manually set Date Time However the Year must still be set manually The Year information is not in the CID record NOTE The Date Time setting item only exists in base men
59. y system to protect against false ringing unauthorized access and charges to your phone line INSTALLATION NOTE Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs microwave ovens and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV microwave ovens or VCR lf such interference continues move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances Certain other communications devices may also use the 1 9 GHz frequency for communication and if not properly set these devices may interfere with each other and or your new telephone If you are concerned with interference please refer to the owner manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid interference Typical devices that may use the 1 9 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio video senders wireless computer networks multi handset cordless telephone systems and some long range cordless telephone systems Important Installation Guidelines e Avoid sources of noise and heat such as motors fluorescent lighting microwave ovens heating appliances and direct sunlight Avoid areas of excessive dust moisture and low temperature Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is sp

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