User's Manual 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering

Getting startedBattery installation & chargingAfter battery installation, place each handset in the telephone base or a charger and allowto charge for 16 hours before use. You can keep the battery packs charged by returningthe handsets to the telephone base or chargers after each use. When the battery is fullydepleted, a recharge takes about 12 hours. The average talk time on a fully charged batteryis about eight hours depending on environmental conditions, standby time is approximatelyfour days.Press in and downward onthe tab to open the batterycompartment cover.Plug the batterypack connectorinto handset.Place the batterypack and wires inthe compartment.Slide battery compartmentcover up until it clicks closed.Place handset in base orcharger to charge for 16hours before first use.Plug power adapter into the jackon the underside of charger asshown, then plug into electricaloutlet.LOW BATTERYLow battery indicatorReturn handset to baseor charger to rechargewhen this symbol flashes.(Handset will beep whenbattery is low.)Caution: Use only supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery pack (part number 80-5848-00-00).NOTE: Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 (800) 222-3111. InCanada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

Getting startedWall mountingThe base can be installed on any standard wall phone outlet as shown below. Choose alocation away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, computer routers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.1) Connect telephone line cord andpower adapter to telephone jacks andwall jacks, respectively, as shown onpage 7.2) Install wall mount bracket onto set.First put the two front wall mountbracket tabs into the front notcheson bottom of telephone base, thensqueeze the rear tabs of the wallmount bracket as you insert them intothe rear notches on the bottom of thetelephone base.Plug power adapter into an electricaloutlet not controlled by a wall switch.3) Position the wall mount bracket over the wall outlet mounting pegs, and press and slidethe wall mount bracket downfirmly so it is held securely onthe outlet mounting pegs.Plug telephone linecord into the telephone jack.

Getting startedBelt clip & optional headsetInstall belt clip as shown below if desired.For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard 2.5 mmheadset (purchased separately). For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset.Snap belt clip into notches onside of handset. Rotate and pullto remove.Plug 2.5 mm headsetinto jack on side ofhandset (beneathsmall rubber cap).10

Telephone operationElapsed timePHONE00:00:12Basic operationMaking and answering callsTo answer an incoming call, press PHONE or SPEAKER,or any dial-pad key (0-9, * or #). To make a call, pressPHONE or SPEAKER, then dial a number. Press OFF tohang up.To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first,then press PHONE or SPEAKER to dial. Press DELETEor OFF at any time to make corrections as you areentering numbers.The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (inhours, minutes and seconds).SPEAKER00:00:12Hands-free speakerphone callsTo answer a call, press SPEAKER. To make a call, pressSPEAKER, then dial a number. During a call you can pressSPEAKER to toggle between hands-free speakerphoneand normal handset use. Press OFF to hang up.REDIAL555-1234Last number redialBefore pressing PHONE, press REDIAL to display themost recently called numbers (up to 32 digits). Use theV buttons or REDIAL repeatedly to view up to fiverecently called numbers. The handset will beep at thebeginning or end of the list.Press PHONE or SPEAKER to redial any displayednumber or press PHONE then REDIAL to call the mostrecently called number (up to 32 digits).Press DELETE to delete the number from the redialmemory.11

Telephone operationBasic operationHandset locatorIf you misplace the handset(s), press HANDSET LOCATORat the base. This starts the paging tone at the handset(s)for 60 seconds to help you locate it. To stop the pagingtone, press PHONE, SPEAKER, or any dial-pad key (0-9,*,or #) on the misplaced handset(s) (the handset(s) noton the cradle), or press HANDSET LOCATOR at the base.NOTES:1. The handset ringer volume also determines the level of the paging tone.If the handset ringer volume level is set to off (0), that handset will besilenced for all calls and paging (see page 18).2. During a page, if you press OFF on a handset the ringer of that handset will be silenced, but the page will not be cancelled.12

Telephone operationOptions while on callsVolume controlVolumeFlashPress V or on the VOLUME button on the sideof the handset to adjust listening volume. Each buttonpress raises or lowers volume by one level.When you change the volume level, the new setting issaved.Call waitingIf you subscribe to call waiting service with your localtelephone service provider, you will hear a beep ifsomeone calls while you are already on a call. PressFLASH to put your current call on hold and take thenew call.You can press FLASH at any time to switchback and forth between calls.Three-way conference callsWhile a call is in progress, a person at another handsetcan press PHONE or SPEAKER to join the call.A person at either handset can press OFF, or place thehandset in the base or charger, to drop out of the conference call, but the call will not be terminated until allhandsets hang up.Only two handsets are allowed to connect to an outside call.13

Telephone operationOptions while on callsMuteRingSilenceToneMutePress MUTE to silence the microphone. You will beable to hear the person at the other end, but they willnot be able to hear you until you press MUTE again andresume speaking.Temporary ring silencingPress OFF or MUTE while the phone is ringing to silencethe ringer temporarily.The next phone call will ring normally.Temporary tone dialingIf you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can switchto touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *. Thiscan be useful if you need to send tone signals for accessto answering systems or long-distance services.After you hang up or press FLASH (to receive a callwaiting call), the phone automatically returns to dialpulse (rotary) service.14

Telephone operationIntercom callsIntercom callsIf you have more than one handset, you can use theintercom feature to have conversations between thehandsets. Press the INTERCOM button on a handset. You will see INTERCOM TO: Enter the handset number of the handset you wantto call. The display will show CALLING HANDSETX. The called handset will ring and the display will showHANDSET X IS CALLING. Press INTERCOM, PHONE, SPEAKER or any dial-padkey (0-9, *, or #) on the handset being called toanswer the call.To end the intercom call: Press OFF or INTERCOM at the handset.— OR — Place the handset in the charger or base.NOTE: The intercom feature cannot be used while a handset is in thedirectory or call log. Pressing INTERCOM while on an outside callwill initiate Call Transfer (see page 17).Handling incoming callsThe phone will beep if you receive an outside call duringan intercom conversation.You can either: Press PHONE to end the intercom call and answer theincoming call.— OR — Press INTERCOM or OFF to disconnect the intercomconnection without answering the incoming call. Theincoming call will continue to ring.15

Telephone operationCall forwardCall forwardIf you have more than one handset, during a conversation, you can forward an external call from one handsetto another handset.FORWARD TO: Press and hold INTERCOM.You will see FORWARDTO: Enter the handset number (1, 2, 3, or 4) to which youwant to forward the call. The display will show CALLFORWARDED. The destination set will ring and the display will showINCOMING CALL. Press PHONE, SPEAKER or any dial-pad key (0-9, * or#) on the destination handset to answer the call.NOTE: If the forwarded call is not answered within 30 seconds, theexternal call will be returned to the handset that originated the forward,and its display will show CALL BACK. If the returned call is not answered within an additional 30 seconds, the external call will end automatically.16

Telephone operationCall transferCall transferIf you have more than one handset, during a conversation you can transfer a call to another handset. Press INTERCOM (the external call is put on hold).You will see TRANSFER TO:TRANSFER TO: Enter the handset number (1, 2, 3, or 4) to whichyou want to transfer the call. The display will showCALLING HANDSET X. The destination set will ring, showing an intercomcall. The display will show HANDSET X IS CALLING. Press PHONE, INTERCOM, SPEAKER or any dialpad key (0-9, * or #) on the destination handset toanswer the intercom call. When the recipient answers the intercom call, youcan talk privately without the outside caller hearingthe conversation. On the originating handset press OFF to transfer thecall. The display will show CALL TRANSFERRED.NOTE: When the recipient answers the intercom call, the originatingparty can toggle between the intercom and external calls by pressingINTERCOM. The display will toggle between INTERCOM andOUTSIDE to indicate which party (external or intercom call) the originatingparty is connected to.17

Highlightedmenu item DIRECTORYCALL LOGTelephone operationHandset settingsUsing the feature menu you can change settings tocustomize how the telephone works.Press MENU, then use the V buttons to scroll tothe feature you want to change. As you scroll throughthe menu, the top menu item is always highlighted witha symbol. Press SELECT to select the highlighted item.Press OFF at any time to cancel an operation, back upto the previous menu, or exit the menu display.RINGER VOLUMERinger volumeUsing this menu you can set a ring volume level (1-6), orturn the ringer off (0). Use the V buttons to heara sample of each volume level, then press SELECT toselect the one you prefer.— OR —When the handset is in idle mode, press VOLUME V buttons on the right side of the handset tochange ringer volume directly.NOTE: The ringer volume level also determines the levels of ringing forintercom calls (see page 15) and the paging tone when initiating theHandset Locator feature (see page 12). If the handset ringer volume level isset to off (0), that handset is silenced for all calls and paging.Ringer toneRINGER TONE1This feature allows you to choose one of 10 ringingtones. Use the V buttons to hear a sample of eachringer tone, then press SELECT to select the one youprefer.Key toneKEY TONEONThe handset is factory programmed to beep at each keypress. Use the V buttons to select ON or OFF, thenpress SELECT to save your preference.NOTE: If you select OFF, you will not hear the beep tone when youpress keys.18

Telephone operationHandset settingsLANGUAGEENGLISH DIRECTORYCALL LOG CLR VOICE MAILDIAL TYPELanguageAt this menu you can select the language used in allmenus and screen displays. Use the V buttons toselect ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH, then pressSELECT to save your preference.Clear voice mail indicationIf you subscribe to voice mail services provided by yourlocal telephone company, you will receive a text message NEW VOICE MAIL on the handset when you havenew voice mail. To manually remove the voice mail message on the display: Press MENU.TURN INDICATOROFF? Press the V or button to highlight CLR VOICEMAIL. Press SELECT. CLR VOICE MAILDIAL TYPE Press SELECT again to remove the displayed message, or press OFF to exit.NOTE: This only turns off the displayed message, it does not deleteyour voice mail message(s). Use this feature when the phone indicatesthere is voice mail when you have none. If there actually is a new voice mailmessage, your local telephone company will continue to send the messagewhich turns the display message back on.DIAL TYPETONEDial typeUsing this menu, you can choose TONE or PULSE dialing. The factory default setting is TONE. Change thisto PULSE only if you do not have touch-tone dialingservice.Use the V buttons to select TONE or PULSE, thenpress SELECT to save your preference.19

DirectoryPat Williams555-1234Shared directoryThe directory is stored in the base, and is shared byall handsets. Changes made at any one handset will bereflected in all.NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory at a time. If anotherhandset attempts to enter the directory, it will display NOT AVAILABLEAT THIS TIME.Memory capacityThe directory can store up to 50 entries. Each entry cancontain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to 16letters long. A convenient search feature can help youfind and dial numbers quickly (see page 23).Timeouts and error messagesIf you pause for too long while making an entry, the procedure will time out and you will have to begin again.If all memory locations are in use, the screen will displayLIST FULL. You will not be able to store a new numberuntil you delete an existing one.20

DirectoryHANDSET 1New directory entriesTo create a new directory entry DIRECTORYCALL LOG STOREREVIEWPress MENU, then press SELECT to choose DIRECTORY.Press V to highlight STORE. Press SELECT, then enterthe telephone number when prompted.Use the dial-pad to enter up to 32 digits, or copy a number from redial by pressing REDIAL and using V tolocate the number to copy, and then pressing SELECT tocopy the number. Press SELECT to save the number inthe display. The display will show ALREADY SAVED if thenumber is already in your directory. Press DELETE to erase numbers if you make a mistake. Press and hold PAUSE to enter a three second dialingpause.To enter a nameENTER NUMBER555-1234Use the dial-pad and the chart below to enter a name(up to 16 characters). Each press of a particular key willcause characters to be displayed in the following pace12ENTER NAMEPat WilliamsPat Williams555-1234Characters by number of key presses1189rsyzThe cursor moves to the right when you press anotherdial-pad key or the button. Press V to move thecursor to the left. Press DELETE to erase letters if youmake a mistake.21

DirectoryNew directory entriesStoring the entryPress SELECT to store your new directory entry. Tochange it later, see page 24.22

DirectoryHANDSET 1Directory searchTo browse through the directoryAndrew555-6789Press DIR to display the first listing in the directory. Youcan then use the V or to browse through thedirectory, or search to find a specific entry. Entries willbe displayed alphabetically by the first letter in the name.Press OFF at any time to exit the directory.NOTE: You can also display the first listing in the directory by firstpressing MENU, then SELECT to choose DIRECTORY, and thenSELECT again to choose REVIEW.Barbara555-9876— OR —5Jennifer555-43217Pat555-1234To search by nameWhen any entry is displayed, you can press a dial-padkey to display the first name beginning with a letterassociated with that key.Press the appropriate dial pad keys once for the firstletter, twice for the second, three times for the third, asshown on page 21.For example, press 5 (JKL) once to find Jennifer, twice tofind Kevin, or three times to find Linda.Viewing long numbersThe screen can display only 16 digits at a time. To viewnumbers longer than this, press * or # to displaythe remaining digits.23

DirectoryHANDSET 1To dial, delete or change entriesTo dial a displayed numberWhen any directory entry is displayed, press PHONE (orSPEAKER) to dial the displayed number.Andrew555-6789To delete an entryWhen any directory entry is displayed, press DELETEto delete the displayed entry from the directory. Oncedeleted, an entry cannot be recovered.EDIT NUMBER555-6789To change an entryWhen any directory entry is displayed, press SELECT tomodify the entry:EDIT NAMEAndy You are prompted to EDIT NUMBER. Press DELETEto erase digits. Then you can enter the correct telephone number. You can use the V button to movethe cursor to the left and the button to move thecursor to the right. Press and hold PAUSE to add a3-second pause if necessary.You can also press REDIAL, then V to scroll tothe previously dialed number from the redial list youwant to store in the directory, then press SELECT.Andy555-6789 Press SELECT. You are now prompted to EDIT NAME. PressDELETE to erase characters, then use the dialing keysto enter the correct name (see page 21). You canalso use the V button to move the cursor to theleft and the button to move the cursor to theright. Then press SELECT.24

Caller ID logShared caller ID logCHARLIE JOHNSON1-888-883-244511/23 10:01 AMThe caller ID log is stored in the base, and is shared byall handsets. Changes made at any one handset will bereflected in all.How caller ID worksIf you subscribe to caller ID service provided by yourlocal telephone company, information about each callerwill be displayed between the first and second ring.Caller’s nameAppears whenthe call is missedand un-reviewed.Caller’s numberCHARLIE JOHNSON1-888-883-2445AMNEW 11/23 10:01Time of callDate of callInformation about the last 50 incoming calls is storedin the call log. You can review the call log to find outwho has called, easily return the call, or copy the caller’sname and number into your directory.When the call log is full, the oldest entry is deleted tomake room for new incoming call information.If you answer a call before the information appears onthe screen, it will not be saved in the call log.NOTES:1. Only one handset can review the call log at a time. If another handsetattempts to enter the call log, it will display NOT AVAILABLE AT THISTIME.2. Caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areasoffering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.3.When in idle mode, the cordless handset screen wi

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