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GE 2-920SST Cordless Telephone User Manual

1. 32 5 2 13 Chain DIALING FROM Memory 14 AUTION DIGITAL ANSWERING OPERATION 15 SETTING THE Time Day 1 5 THE LIGHTNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SPEED CHANGING WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF WARNING To PREVENT FIRE DANGEROUS INSTRUCTIONS ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT VOLTAGE INSIDE PERSONNE ACCOMPANYING OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD ACCOMPANYING DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT GETTING STARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown below 2 Telephone line cord AC power adapter a OO Short telephone line cord 5666 Base Handset base plate BT 12 battery MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS You need an RJ11C CA11A type modular jack which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here If you don t have a modular jack call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed INSTALLATION NOTE Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs 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 or VCR If interference continues moving t
2. 55 Basics 8 USING THE 20 MAKING A 8 ANSWERER IN USE 21 IN USE LIGHT 8 SCREENING CALLS REDIAL 8 FROM THE HANDSET 21 RECEIVING A CALL 8 MEMORY FULL 22 FLASH BUTTON 9 ACCESSING THE ANSWERER FROM ADJUSTING THE VOLUME wD ANOTHER PHONE 22 EARPIECE VOLUME 9 CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE 23 RINGER VOLUME 9 CHANGING THE BATTERY 24 SELECTING A RING TONE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 24 TEMPORARY ANSWERING MACHINE SOLUTIONS 25 PAGING THE HANDSET HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS 26 INTERCOM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 27 28 THE Memory FEATURE GENERAL PRODUCT CARE 29 STORING IN Memory 12 Causes OF Poor RECEPTION 29 CHANGING A STORED NUMBER 12 REN NUMBER 29 DIALING A STORED NUMBER 12 TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION 29 AbDING A Pause WHEN You STORE INDEX 30 NUMBER IN MEMORY 13 Accessory ORDER FORM 31 STORING A TEMPORARY TONE NUMBER
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4. 1 Press the ANSWERER button for entering answerer mode 20 INTERCOM Qe WXYZ TONE ERASE SSS eX MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH Press 2 PLAY PAUSE to begin playback and press 2 again to pause playback Press 1 REVIEW to review back through the message s or 3 SKIP to advance to the next message Press 0 ERASE during playback to delete the current message When you are finished listening to your messages press ANSWERER again to exit ANSWERER IN USE LIGHT You know the answerer is active when you see the Answerer in Use light on the handset come on SCREENING CALLS FROM THE HANDSET Use the handset to screen calls even when you cannot hear the answer ing machine When the phone rings 1 Press the ANSWERER button to gain access to the answering machine Listen to the caller leaving a message Press the TALK button to talk to the person INTERCOM ie REVIEW PLAY PAUSE ABC SKIP DEF INTERCOM ANSWERER OCHO Die INTERCOM ANSWERER OG 4 SS U INTERCOM Can 21 RECORDING FROM HANDSET Memo recording wreacom answerer 1 Press the ANSWERER button to gain access to answering machine 2 Press number 5 to record memo and 5 again to stop Outgoing Announcement Recording 1 ANSWERER button to gain access to the answering machine 2 Press 8 to record OGA and 8 again t
5. the base is set correctly Handset does not ring Make sure the RINGER ON OFF switch on the handset is turned to ON for handset to ring and base ringer level is not set to OFF for base to ring You may have too many extension phones on your line Try unplugging some phones See solutions for No dial tone Cannot hear phone Press VOL button on the handset You experience noise or fading in and out 26 Charge battery Is handset out of range Move closer to the base Relocate the base unit away from TV s computers micro waves or any other appliances or electronic devices that may cause interference Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another household appliance Problem Solution Unit beeps You may be receiving an out of range alert move closer to the base Place handset in base for 10 seconds to reset the phone The CHARGE IN USE comes on when reset is successful Put handset in base for 12 hours to recharge battery Clean charging contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth or an eraser See solutions for No dial tone Replace battery TALK light keeps flashing e The base unit and the handset aren t connecting with each other Place the handset in the base for 10 15 seconds the CHARGE IN USE light on the base blinks one time Cannot hear the PAGE FIND tone Set the RINGER to ON Range is shorter than no
6. the day Press TIME SPEED to confirm The unit will announce the hour Press gt gt or lt lt to set the hour a m p m Press TIME SPEED to confirm your choice The unit will announce the minute Press gt gt or lt lt to set the minute Press TIME SPEED to confirm your choice TIME SPEED ANSWERER ON OFF ANNOUNCE The day and time that you set is an nounced Press and release TIME SPEED button to review the day and time settings gt PLAY PAUSE N O SPEED CHANGING During message playback press TIME SPEED button to change play back speed SETTING THE SPEAKER VOLUME Use the VOLUME button to adjust PAGE VOLUME MEMO speaker volume to a comfortable level e Press VOLUME button during standby mode to set the base ringer OFF or to switch between high and low volumes e Press VOLUME button during answerer playback to set answerer volume RECORDING OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT For best results when recording you should be about 9 inches from the microphone and eliminate as much background noise as possible 1 Press and hold the ANNOUNCE Sample Outgoing Announcement TIME SPEED ANSWERER ON OFF ANNOUNCE button until you hear a beep Hi this is use your name here I can t 2 Release the button and begin answer the phone right now so please talking after you hear the beep leave your name number and a brief message after the tone and I ll get back to y
7. 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device HEARING COMPATIBILITY This telephone system meets FCC Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility INDUSTRY CANADA NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM 2 REN NUMBER 15 LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM Your GE cordless telephone is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance To get the most from your new cordless telephone we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2 SETTING THE SPEAKER VOLUME 16 INTERFERENCE INFORMATION 2 RECORDING OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT 16 HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY 2 To CHECK ANNOUNCEMENT 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 MESSAGES INDICATOR 17 JACK REQUIREMENTS 4 SCREENING CALLS 17 GETTING STARTED 4 MESSAGE PLAYBACK 17 HANDSET 5 MEMORY FULL 18 Dicitat Security SYSTEM s5 ERASING MESSAGES 18 DESKTOP INSTALLATION 2 6 LEAVING A 19 WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION 7 REMOTE ACCESS 20
8. 2 920SST Digital Spread Spectrum 900MHz Cordless Telephone User s Guide We bring good things to life IMPORTANT INFORMATION NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety require ments The Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate
9. Number in Memory 12 Storing a Temporary Tone Number in Memory 13 T Telephone Network Information 28 Temporary Tone 10 Troubleshooting Guide 27 Volume 9 Wall Mount Installation 7 0 alqns SIOSSIDW TV 10 SYIOM p LAO THA FANS DAVIN ar 1 diz ss l 1 1 1 l ady I i 1 INOA S SIUL G61Lb8 ELSZ1 Wd SyuoY 6108 Od quauedag Japig 91 09 19 5102 0 52 042 3 JaLUNSUOD 0 ajqeAed apew S N X29949 10 Japso 8101 goueinsu pue Buiddiys Guipasiadns e diys am ajqeardde asay yy o 9alqns 59110559228 y 527 10 102 ON 9942 10 uas Bulag s 5 ay 0 pue Aunoa 115 10 sajes azeudosdde ay 4331 03 0 me Aq pasinba aM 8101 _____ 6 veson 1 5285 2118
10. ORED NUMBER 1 Press the TALK button to get a dial tone 2 Press MEMORY 3 Press any 2 digit number 01 20 to dial the number stored in that location 12 MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH OO MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH 900 INTERCOM ANSWERER O MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH OO ADDING A PAUSE WHEN You STORE A NUMBER IN MEMORY Use the REDIAL button to insert a pause in the dialing sequence when you store a number for example when you must dial 9 to get an outside line or enter codes to access your bank s information line To add a pause because you must dial 9 to get an outside line 1 Press MEMORY 2 Press 9 3 Press REDIAL button MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH 4 Dial the phone number O O O 5 Press MEMORY MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH 6 Use the keypad to enter a 2 digit O O number 01 20 to store the number in that memory location MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH the phone beeps O O O STORING A TEMPORARY TONE NUMBER IN MEMORY 1 Press the MEMORY button MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH 2 Dial the number up to 16 digits gt O O O 3 Press the TONE button to switch to tone dialing The TONE C0 C counts as one digit 4 Enter authorization code access numbers 13 5 Press MEMORY 6 Press any 2 digit number 01 20 to store the dialed number in that memory location MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY O O O Use this feature to make calls whic
11. RER INTERCOM ANSWERER REVIEW PLAY PAUSE ABC SKIP DEF 2 Press number 2 button of the remote phone to play messages 3 Press number 0 button ERASE to erase the mesage being played NOTE Erased messages cannot be restored Also be careful you don t press ERASE button as the next unheard message is playing because that message will also be erased LEAVING A MEMO Use the Memo feature to leave a PAGE VOLUME MEMO message 1 Press the MEMO button 2 Begin talking after you hear the beep 3 Press the MEMO button again when you finish CX 19 REMOTE ACCESS This section explains two types of remote access using the handset to access the answering machine and accessing the answering machine from another phone The handset contains integrated buttons that enable you access the answering machine with the handset You can also access your answer ing machine from any phone that is tone dial compatible by entering key followed by a 4 digit security code after you hear the outgoing announcement A voice menu system guides you through all of the procedures USING THE HANDSET Press the ANSWERER button to access the answering machine from the cordless handset After you access the answerer use the marked handset keys just as if you were pressing the correspond ing buttons on the base To make it easy for you the functions are listed on the handset above each number For example to play messages
12. ain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company 29 INDEX A Accessing the Answerer from another phone 22 Accessory Order Form 31 Adding a Pause When You Store a Number in Memory 13 Announcement 16 Answerer in Use Light 21 B Battery 24 Chain Dialing from Memory 14 Changing a Stored Number 12 Changing the Security Code 23 Changing the Battery 24 Cordless Phone Basics 8 D Desktop Installation 6 Dialing a Stored Number 12 Digital Answering Operation 15 Digital Security System 5 E Erasing Messages 18 F Flash Button 9 30 G General Product Care 28 H Handset Earpiece Volume 9 Handset Setup 5 Hearing Aid Compatibility 2 In Use Light 8 Intercom 11 Important Information 2 Interference Information 2 L Leaving 19 M Making a Call 8 Memo 19 Memory Feature 12 Memory Full 18 22 Message Playback 17 Messages Indicator 17 Modular Jack Require ments 4 P Paging 10 Pause 13 Poor Reception 28 R Receiving a Call 9 Recording from Handset 22 Recording Outgoing Announcement 16 Redial 8 Remote Access 20 REN Number 29 Ring Tone 9 Ringer Volume 9 5 Screening Calls 17 21 Security Code 23 Selecting a Ring Tone 9 Service 32 Setting the Speaker Volume 15 Setting the Voice Time Day Stamp 15 Speaker Volume 16 Speed Changing 16 Storing a
13. ch to TONE for touch tone service or PULSE for rotary service If you don t know which type of service you have check with the phone company 7 Select RINGER ON or OFF on the side of handset When you select OFF the handset doesn t ring 8 Raise the base antenna 9 Set RING SELECT switch to 3 rings 5 rings or TS Toll Saver according to your requirement CORDLESS PHONE BASICS MAKING A CALL After initial set up the handset battery should be charged for at least 12 hours The only two things you need to know to make a call are e Press the TALK button before you INTERCOM ANSWERER dial If you try to make a call when you re too far away from the base 9 the handset beeps e Press TALK or place the handset in the base to hang up In Use LIGHT You know the phone is on when you PAGE VOLUME MEMO see the TALK button on the handset light The CHARGE IN USE light on the base blinks gt REDIAL CHARGE USE Press the TALK button then press MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH number up to 32 digits you called the REDIAL button to redial the last O O O RECEIVING A ALL INTERCOM ANSWERER To answer a call press the TALK button before you can talk FLAsH BUTTON Use the FLASH button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer which are available through your local phone company ADJUSTING THE VOLUME The VOL button on the handset to contro
14. d handset When you press PAGE on the base the handset beeps the CHARGE IN USE light on the base blinks 10 INTERCOM ANSWERER OGO ONE ERASE_QPER Oe PAGE VOLUME MEMO CHARGE IN USE A To stop paging do one of the following ane 1 Press Page button on base during O beeping 2 Place the handset on base cradle 3 Press TALK button on handset Unit goes to TALK mode and you will hear dial tone 4 Press INTERCOM button on handset You can communicate with base Remember that the RINGER switch on the side of the handset must be ON in order for the handset to beep INTERCOM The INTERCOM button allows you INTERCOM ANSWERER to communicate between the handset and base unit O 11 THe MEMORY FEATURE Store up to 20 numbers in memory for quick dialing STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY The phone must be OFF and base must be properly installed when you store numbers 1 Press the MEMORY button 2 Dial the number up to 16 digits 3 Press MEMORY 4 Use the keypad to enter a 2 digit number 01 20 to store the number in that memory location the phone beeps You ll hear an error tone if you have made a mistake in procedure or if you have tried to store more than 16 digits CHANGING A STORED NUMBER Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you do to store a number in a sense you re just moving the phone number to a different memory location DIALING A ST
15. dents misuse or leaking batteries Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period either 1 Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement OR 2 Remove the batteries where applicable and pack product complete with accessories in the original carton or equivalent Mail prepaid with proof of purchase and insured to Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada Inc Distribution Centre 7400 A Bramalea Road Mississauga Ontario L5S 1X1 The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service you may write to Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada Inc P O Box 0944 Indianapolis Indiana U S A 46206 0944 Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference This information is required if service is needed during the warranty period PURCHASE DATE NAME OF STORE Model 2 920SST THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 20941970 Rev 1 E F 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc 98 36 Trademark s Registered Printed in Malays
16. dset battery is low You re out of range of the base 28 TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the telephone company where practicable may 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 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 If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from your line REN NUMBER On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other infor mation the FCC Registration 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 most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5 To be cert
17. electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTES This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subject to telephone company 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 INTERFERENCE INFORMATION This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the radio television receiver s antenna relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver plug the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio television technician for additional suggestions This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and
18. ent door 5 Return the handset to the base unit for at least 12 hours to adequately charge a new battery pack BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e disassemble mutilate puncture wet or dispose of battery in fire Like other batteries of this type if it is burned or punctured it could release toxic materials which can cause injury Keep batteries out of the reach of children 24 NOTE The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Consumer 4 5 Electronics product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United States of America Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information or contact your local recycling center Ni Cd ANSWERING MACHINE SOLUTIONS Problem Solution Can t hear messages beep etc e Adjust speaker volume 16 Time Day setting stuck at 12 a m Mon e Set the time clock 15 Answers on 10th ring sure answerer is turned on e Memory is full See 18 Incoming messages are incomplete e Was an extension phone picked up Memory is full e Accidentally pressed PLAY button during playback and stopped message Won t respond to remote commands e Must use tone dial phone e Must enter correct security code See 22 23 e Did unit hang up If you take no action for a period of time it automatically hangs up Answer func
19. h require a sequence of numbers for instance if you use a calling card for a frequently called long distance number Basically you dial each part of the sequence from memory The following example shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service The Number For Memory Location Long distance access number 07 Authorization code 08 Frequently called long distance number 09 INTERCOM ANSWERER 1 Press the TALK button to get a Q Cy dial tone 2 Press the MEMORY button and MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH then press 07 O 3 When you hear the access eae 7 tone press MEMORY and then gt press 08 4 At the next access tone press MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH X MEMORY and then 09 O 0 0O O 14 DIGITAL ANSWERING OPERATION This section shows you how to set up your answering machine to receive incoming calls e Press the ANSWERER ON OFF button to turn the answering machine on and off The message count window lights when the answering machine is on The window blinks when you have new messages The message count and a broken line are alternatively displayed when Answerer is OFF TIME SPEED ANSWERER ON OFF ANNOUNCE SETTING THE VOICE TIME Day STAMP 1 Press and hold the TIME SPEED button until a beep is heard Unit announces Enter the day of week followed by TIME SPEED ANSWERER ANNOUNCE hour and miuute Press gt gt or lt lt to set
20. he cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference HANDSET SETUP 1 Remove the battery compart ment door 2 Insert the battery into the compartment 3 Install the battery compartment door IMPORTANT If you do not charge the handset battery properly for 12 hours when you first set up the phone the battery s long term performance will be compromised IMPORTANT Return the handset to the base unit for at least 3 minutes once a week to reestablish the phone s communication link This procedure is also useful if you find it difficult getting the phone to go off hook IMPORTANT Because cordless phones operate on electricity you should have at least one phone in your home that isn t cordless in case the power goes out DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM When you place the handset in the base the unit verifies its security code which prevents false ringing from other cordless telephones After a power outage or battery replacement you should place the handset in the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code DESKTOP INSTALLATION CD RING SELECT switch TONE PULSE switch 1 Plug the power supply cord into the 9V DC jack on the base and into an AC outlet 2 Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours The CHARGE IN USE light comes to indicate that the battery is charging If you don t charge the handset battery properly for 12
21. hours when you first set up the phone the battery s long term performance will be compromised Set the TONE PULSE switch to TONE for touch tone service or PULSE for rotary service If you don t know which type of service you have check with the phone company 4 Select RINGER ON or OFF on the side of handset When you select OFF the handset doesn t ring Raise the base antenna Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of the base and into a modular jack N Set RING SELECT switch to 3 rings 5 rings or TS Toll Saver according to your requirement WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION 1 Plug the power supply cord into the 9V DC jack on the base and into an AC outlet 2 Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours The CHARGE IN USE light comes on indicating that the battery is charging If you don t charge the battery properly for 12 hours when you first set up the phone the battery s long term performance will be compromised 3 Plug the short telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of the base and into a modular jack 4 Install the base plate by putting the tabs into the slots on the bottom of the unit and then slide the base plate toward the back of the unit to snap into place 5 Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into place Wall plate not included 6 Set the TONE PULSE swit
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23. l the volume of the 5 earpiece and the ringer volume HANDSET EARPIECE VOLUME To change the volume of the handset s earpiece press VOL while you are talking on the phone RINGER VOLUME To adjust the ringer volume press the VOL button when the phone is on hook phone is inactive TALK light is off SELECTING A RING TONE There are 4 ring tones built into your phone To choose a ring tone press FLASH followed by either 1 2 3 or 4 when the phone is on hook phone is inactive TALK light is off IMPORTANT Don t use the TALK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or you ll hang up the phone MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH OQOO MEMORY VOL REDIAL FLASH 090 TEMPORARY TONE This feature enables people who have pulse rotary service to access touch tone services offered by banks credit card companies etc by pressing the tone button to temporarily make the phone touch tone compatible To get information about your bank account for example you would 1 Press the TALK button 2 Call the bank s information line 3 Press the TONE button after your call is answered 4 Follow the bank s voice instruc tions to complete your transaction Hang up when finished The phone returns to pulse rotary service PAGING THE HANDSET Press the PAGE button on the base to get the attention of somebody who is using the handset or to locate a misplace
24. o stop Conversation Recording 1 ANSWERER button during OFF HOOK to access answering machine 2 Announce to the party on the line that you are going to record the conversation 3 Press 5 to record conversation and 5 again to stop Memory FULL When the memory is full the system answers after 10 rings beeps and waits for the caller to enter the 4 digit security code If you don t enter the security code within 30 seconds after the unit beeps the phone hangs up You need to erase some of the messages in order for the system to record new incoming messages ACCESSING THE ANSWERER FROM ANOTHER PHONE You can access your answering machine from a tone dial phone by entering key followed by the default four digit security code 1234 after you hear the outgoing announcement 1 Dial the phone number for the answering machine 22 2 Enter key followed by the security code after you hear the tone 3 Follow the voice menu to use the answerer s remote functions or follow the table below The remote feature enables you to perform the following functions To Press this Button Review voice menu options Review message Play back messages Pause message playback Erase message Skip message Stop message playback Turn off answerer Memo Recording Room Monitoring Announcement Record Announcement Playback Playback Speed Exit remote access mode 1 1 during message playback 2 2 during mes
25. ou Thanks 3 Press the announce button again when you finish your announce ment If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement a default announcement 16 will play To return to the default announcement after you have recorded your own outgoing announcement press the ANNOUNCE button followed by ERASE button To CHECK ANNOUNCEMENT e Press and release ANNOUNCE button to review your outgoing announcement MESSAGES INDICATOR The message window shows number of messages and blinks to show that there are new messages SCREENING CALLS You can screen incoming calls by waiting for the caller to begin leaving a message to hear who it is then pick up the handset and press TALK to talk to the caller The answering machine automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or pick up an extension phone MESSAGE PLAYBACK The messages indicator lets you know when you have messages To play messages press PLAY PAUSE While a message is playing you can do the following Press PLAY PAUSE to pause the message playback Press PLAY PAUSE again to resume playback TIME SPEED ANSWERER ON OFF ANNOUNCE PLAY PAUSE INTERCOM ANSWERER ONO PLAY PAUSE 17 e Press and release REVIEW to restart the current message Press repeatedly to go to previous messages Press and hold until a beep is heard to go to the first message e Press and release SKIP to go to
26. rmal Position the base antenna upward Battery will not hold a charge Be sure you are sufficiently charging the battery The battery should be charged for 12 hours Make sure battery contacts on both the handset and the base are making contact and are clean free of dirt or lint When the handset is placed in the base make sure that the base CHARGE IN USE light is on 27 GENERAL PRODUCT CARE To keep your telephone working and looking good follow these guidelines Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise for example motors or fluorescent lamps DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture Avoid dropping the handset as well as other rough treatment to the phone Clean the phone with a soft cloth Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this 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 soft cloth CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION Aluminum siding Foil backing on insulation Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio signals You re 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 an AC outlet with other electronic devices Han
27. sage playback 0 during message playback 3 during message playback 4 4 5 Refer to page 22 for instructions 7 8 9 6 during message playback CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE The default security code for accessing the INTERCOM ___ ANSWERER answerer from another location is 1234 You gt must use the handset to change the OCHO GE rity code With the phone off follow these steps 1 Press ANSWERER 2 Press key TONE ERASE_OPER Te 3 Enter 4 numbers to be used as the new security code 4 Press ANSWERER again INTERCOM ANSWERER NOTE Set 0000 to disable remote access 23 CHANGING THE BATTERY Your cordless handset is powered by a nickel cadmium battery pack BT 12 The battery pack needs to be recharged periodically A fully charged battery gives you approximately 4 hours of talk time or 7 days of stand by time Return the handset to the base whenever possible to keep the battery adequately charged The handset runs on a consumer replaceable nickel cadmium battery pack If you experience any of the following problems you may need to replace the battery pack short talk time poor sound quality limited range CHARGE IN USE light fails to light Make sure phone is OFF before you replace battery 1 Remove the battery compartment door 2 Remove the battery pack 3 Insert the new battery into the compartment on the back of the handset 4 Replace the battery compartm
28. the next message Press and hold to go to the last message Press ANSWERER ON OFF to stop message playback Press TIME SPEED button to change playback speed e Press VOLUME button to set answerer volume Memory FULL When the memory is full the system answers after 10 rings and announces Memory is full Please enter the code You need to erase some messages so the answerer can record new messages ERASING MESSAGES You can erase messages three ways one message at a time using the ERASE button on the base all messages using the ERASE button on the base or one message at a time using the ERASE button number 0 button on the local handset or remote phone e To erase a message press PLAY PAUSE on the base and press and release ERASE button on the base to erase the message that is playing 18 lt gt TIME SPEED ANSWERER ON OFF ANNOUNCE To erase all messages press and hold the ERASE button on the base when messages have stopped playing To erase a message from the local handset 1 Press ANSWERER button on the handset 2 Press PLAY PAUSE on the handset the 2 button 3 Press ERASE on the handset the 0 button to erase the message that is playing To erase a message from a remote phone 1 Dial key followed by 4 digit security code default 1234 after OGA announcement to go to remote access mode gt PLAY PAUSE Q eeN P INTERCOM ANSWE
29. tion operates erroneously or not at all e Press the RESET button on the back of the base to reset unit HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS Signal Meaning Three long beeps or continuous beeps Page signal A long warbling tone with ringer on Incoming call signal 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE In case of difficulty please check the following Troubleshooting Guide before seeking service Problem Solution No dial tone Check installation Is the base power cord connected to a working outlet 15 the telephone line cord connected to the base unit and the wall jack 15 TALK light on Disconnect the base from the wall jack and connect another phone to the same jack If there is no dial tone in the second phone the problem might be your wiring or local service e Is the battery pack installed correctly Did the handset beep when you pressed the TALK button Did the TALK light come on The battery may need to be charged Make sure the battery is properly charged 12 hours Is the handset out of range of the base Move closer to the base unit Place handset in base for 10 seconds to reset the phone If the phone still does not work disconnect the power and remove the battery pack Then reconnect the power cord and reinstall the battery pack Place handset in the base for 10 seconds to allow it to reinitialize Dial tone is OK but can t dial out Make sure the TONE PULSE switch on

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