Radio Shack 43-5862 manual

Please read this Owner ’s Manual before installing, setting up and using your new product. www .radioshack.com 43-5862 5.8 GHz Expandable Cordless T elephone with T alking Caller ID & Digital Answering System Handset (1) Base (1) Quick Start Guide (1) This Owner ’s Manual (1) W all Mount Adapter (1) • • • • • Ni-MH Battery P ack ([...]

Contents 2 Contents Features 6 Introduction 7 Important Information 8 FCC Statement 8 Surge Pr otection 10 Important Safety Instructions 10 Important Caller ID Information 1 1 Read This Befor e Installation 11 Controls & F unctions 12 Installation 14 Selecting a Location 14 Connecting the Phone Base 15 On a W all Plate or W all 16 Connecting/Ch[...]

3 Contents Basic Setup 29 Changing the Dial Mode 29 Selecting a Language for the Display 30 Setting the Date and Time 30 Activating Caller ID on Call W aiting and Call W aiting Delux e 31 Activating the Key T ouch T one 32 Adjusting the LCD contrast 33 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speak er V olume 34 T -coil (Handset Only) 35 Adding Optional[...]

Contents 4 Hanging Up 50 Making a Call fr om the Phonebook 50 Making a Call with Speed Dial 51 T esting Stored Emer gency Numbers 51 Switching to the Speak erphone during a Call using the Handset 51 Using Caller ID and Call W aiting 52 T alking Caller ID (Base Only) 52 Using the Caller ID List 53 Making a Call fr om a Caller ID R ecord 54 Deleting [...]

5 Contents T raveling Out of Range 68 Setting Up the Answering Machine 69 Featur es 69 Using the Answering Machine Interface 69 Selecting a Language for Announcements 71 Recor ding a P ersonal Gr eeting 71 Selecting a Greeting 72 Deleting Y our Personal Gr eeting (Base Only) 73 Setting the Number of Rings 74 Setting the Recor d T ime (or Announce O[...]

The Basics 6 F eatures Convenient Extension Placement — lets you add up to nine additional accessory handsets ( RadioShack 43-5562) anywhere you have an AC outlet, regardless of phone jack location. Call W aiting/Caller ID — lets you answer a call even when you are on the phone; see who’s calling before you answer . T alking Caller ID — The[...]

7 The Basics Intr oduction Thank you for purchasing your RadioShack 5.8 GHz Multi- Handset Expandable Cordless T elephone. Unlike other conventional cordless telephones, your telephone supports up to ten handsets on a single telephone line. Y ou can add a handset to any room in your home or ofce that has an AC outlet. No more running around the [...]

The Basics 8 Important Information This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. FCC Statement This equipment complies with P art 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACT A . On the base of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identier in the[...]

9 The Basics In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company noties you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to le a compl[...]

The Basics 10 Surge Protection Y our telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements. However , lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone. Lightning damage is not common. Neverth[...]

11 The Basics Important Caller ID Information T o use Caller ID and Call W aiting , you must be in an area where those services are available and you must subscribe to those services through your local phone company . Where Caller ID is offered, one or more options are generally available: caller ’s number only caller ’s name only caller ’s n[...]

The Basics 12 Contr ols & F unctions Handset 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Handset Antenna Headset Jack Cover Belt Clip Hole Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer Handset Battery Compartment New Message indicator Handset Earpiece Handset Display Soft keys /FLASH key (talk/ash) key (phonebook) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. [...]

13 The Basics Base 23 24 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 19 20 21 10 9 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Base Charging Contacts Base Speaker Base Antenna BACK/HOLD/INTERCOM key Base Display Soft keys / key (phonebook/ left) key (up) MENU/SELECT key / key (caller ID /right) key (down) key (play/stop) key (delete) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. ANSWER key (ans[...]

The Basics 14 Installation Before using your phone, carefully peel the protective lm off the display . The lm protects the handset window during shipment and is not necessary for use. Selecting a Location Y ou can place the phone’s base on a desk or table, or mount it on a standard wall plate or directly on a wall. Select a location that is[...]

15 The Basics The handset antenna is located on the back, above the ringer speaker . For maximum communication range, do not hold the handset in such a way as to cover the antenna by your hand. Also, place the handset in the upright position while not in use so the antenna can pick up the signals from the base. When there is an obstacle such as a m[...]

The Basics 16 Insert the supplied AC adapter ’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the bottom of the base. Route the adapter ’s cord through the strain relief slot on the base of the phone. Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. CAUTION : Y ou must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 400 mA (for the[...]

17 The Basics Insert the two tabs at the bottom of the narrow end of the supplied bracket into the base’s lower tab slots. Then press down on the bracket’s latches and insert them into the upper slots. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. Plug the modular cord’s other end into a modular phone line jack. F or a wall plate, align the bas[...]

The Basics 18 Connecting/Charging the Battery P ack The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni- MH) battery pack in the handset. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack. Then charge it for about 15 - 20 hours. Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover . Lift the battery pack out of the compartment. [...]

19 The Basics If the display is blank and the phone does not work, recharge the battery pack. (The battery power might be too low to light the display .) About once a month, fully discharge the battery by keeping the handset off the base until L OW BA TTERY ashes on the display . Otherwise, the battery pack loses its ability to fully recharge. U[...]

The Basics 20 Install the Optional P ower Backup Battery in the Base The battery backup allows you to make and receive calls during a power failure. Y ou can use any handset or the base, just as you would normally . P ush the battery tray on the right side of the base until it clicks. The lock for the battery tray is released, and the battery tray [...]

21 The Basics Installing a Belt Clip T o Attach the Belt Clip Insert the belt clip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. T o Remove the Belt Clip P ull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes. Using a Headset Y ou can make or answer calls handsfree using an optional headset that has a 3/32-i[...]

The Basics 22 Using the Inter face Reading the Handset Display The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Description T alk The telephone icon appears while the line is in use. T alk The privacy icon appears when Privacy mode is turned on. T alk The call recor[...]

23 The Basics Reading the Base Display The base display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Description T alk The telephone icon appears while the line is in use. T alk The privacy icon appears when Privacy mode is turned on. T alk The call record icon appears while record[...]

The Basics 24 The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby , the handset display shows the following items: Handset Base • • Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/ day of the week and time / battery icon Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages, the Handset ID appears here.) Handset ID and Banner Day [...]

25 The Basics Soft Key F unction “Soft ” keys are keys that change functions while you operate your phone. There are two soft keys on the base and three on each handset. Soft keys allow you to: Access the main menu Set up CIDCW options Store or edit phone numbers Access stored Caller ID information Redial one of the last three numbers dialed fr[...]

The Basics 26 Using the F our - W ay Function K ey Y our handset and base have a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor (or highlighted area) on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. Press the left side of this key to open the phonebook. Press the right side of this key to access Caller I[...]

27 The Basics Using the Base Menus T o open the menu, press MENU/SELECT at the center of the four -way function key . Highlight the option you want by pressing or on the four - way function key . This will move the cursor; the option currently highlighted appears in reversed out text. T o select the highlighted option, press MENU/SELECT or the SELE[...]

The Basics 28 Entering T ext fr om Y our Phone Y ou can use the number keypad on your handset or base to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key . When you press the number key in a text entry eld, the phone displays the rst letter printed on the number key . Press the number key twice to display the second letter an[...]

29 The Basics Basic Setup Changing the Dial Mode Y our phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. Nowadays, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you will need to change your phone’[...]

The Basics 30 Selecting a Language for the Display Y our handset and base display support three languages: English, French and Spanish. The language selection must be set separately for each handset or the base. The default language is English. For the Handset Display Press the MENU soft key . Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the HANDSET LAN[...]

31 The Basics Fr om the Handset Press the MENU soft key . Select the GL OBAL SETUP menu, and then the D A TE & TIME submenu. Use the four -way function key to move the cursor to ash the month, day , year , hours, or minutes. T o change the ashing item, press the number keypad. T o select AM or PM, press */ TONE . Press the SA VE soft key [...]

The Basics 32 Fr om the Handset Press the MENU soft key . Select the GL OBAL SETUP menu, and then the CALL W AITING submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF . If you select ON , CALL W AIT DEL UXE submenu appears. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF . Press the OK soft key . Y ou will hear a conrmation tone. Fr om the Base Press MENU/SELECT [...]

33 The Basics For the Base K eypad Press MENU/SELECT . Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu. Select the BASE menu, and then the KEY T OUCH T ONE submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF . Press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key . Y ou will hear a conrmation tone. Adjusting the LCD contrast Contrast adjusts the handset and the base display brightnes[...]

The Basics 34 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speak er V olume Adjusting the Ringer V olume Y ou can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset and base (off , low , and high). Please follow the steps below to change the ringer volume setting: Handset ringer: When the phone is in standby , press (louder) or (softer). Base ringer: W[...]

35 The Basics When the phone is in standby , press MENU/SELECT . Select the RINGS/VOL UMES menu, and then the SPEAKER VOL UME submenu. Use or to adjust the speaker volume. Then press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key . Y ou will hear a conrmation tone. T o return to standby , press END/P AGE . T -coil (Handset Only) The T -coil feature, used by[...]

Beyond the Basics 36 Adding Optional Accessor y Handsets T en Multi-Handset Expandability Y our phone supports up to ten handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. Y ou can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger . Up to two handsets can be used for outside and/or int[...]

37 Beyond the Basics Resetting Handsets If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must rst de-register the handset to clear the existing registration data. When the handset is in standby , press the MENU soft key . Select the DEREGISTRA TION menu. ARE Y OU SURE? appears in the display . Us[...]

Beyond the Basics 38 The memory area for the phonebook and Caller ID are separated in your base. Therefore anytime 100 entries are available for the phonebook and Caller ID record in the base. When phonebook entries are full, you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears. Y ou cannot store any additional names and numbers unless you delete some of t[...]

39 Beyond the Basics Creating Phonebook Entries T o store names and numbers in your phonebook, please follow these steps: When the phone is in standby , press . T o create a new phonebook entry: HANDSET : Press the NEW soft key . BASE: F or the rst entry , press the ST ORE soft key . From the second entry , press the OPTIONS soft key , and then [...]

Beyond the Basics 40 When you have nished: HANDSET : Press the OK soft key . Y ou can enter the second phone number with the same procedure as the rst phone number . T o skip, press the OK soft key again without entering the second phone number . BASE: Press MENU/SELECT . Then you can select an icon to remind you which number this is: home , [...]

41 Beyond the Basics option to leave the entry outside of any group. When you have nished, press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key . 7. Assign this entry to a Speed Dial number (Speed Dial). Y our phone has ten speed dial numbers, 0 to 9. HANDSET : The list for speed dial location appears. BASE: Select , and then select the location. Move the c[...]

Beyond the Basics 42 rst entry that begins with the letter you entered; you can then use or to scroll to other entries. For example, to search for an entry beginning with the letter M, press 6 once. 3. Then you can scroll through the phonebook entry and view each of contents: HANDSET : Press the right key or the soft key to go to next. Press the[...]

43 Beyond the Basics 2. Use or to scroll through the Caller ID records or redial numbers. When you come to the information you want to store: HANDSET : Press the ST ORE soft key . BASE: Press MENU/SELECT or the OPTIONS soft key , and then select the ADD T O PHONEBOOK option. 3. T o store as a new entry , select the NEW ENTRY option. T o add to an e[...]

Beyond the Basics 44 6. Y ou will hear a conrmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display . Deleting All Phonebook Entries 1. When the phone is in standby , press . 2. Press the OPTIONS soft key . 3. Scroll to the DELETE ALL option, and then select it. 4. ARE Y OU SURE? appears in the display . Select YES . 5. Y ou will hear a conrmation [...]

45 Beyond the Basics 4. Scroll through the list until the station you wish to copy listings to is highlighted, and then select it. 5. ARE Y OU SURE? appears. Select YES or NO . 6. The phonebook entries will be transferred to the designated station. When the transfer is completed, DONE! appears. NOTES If your phonebook contains 100 entries, you cann[...]

Beyond the Basics 46 ban ner di spl ay . If you ha ve mor e tha n o ne han dse t, you ca n u se the ba nne r n ame to id ent if y y our ha nds et dur ing ha nds et - to- han dse t f unc tio ns lik e i nt erc om and Di rec tLi nk. Th e b an ner le ts you cu sto miz e t he nam e y ou r h and set di spl ays . T he nam e wil l b e dis pla yed on th e L[...]

47 Beyond the Basics Ringers Flicker Clatter Coin T oss (Base Only) Synthesize (Base Only) Finish Line (Base Only) Soft Alert W ake Up Lighting Bug • • • • • • • • Bebop (Beep Boop) T one Board Chirp P arty Clap Reminder Burble (Base Only) T eleT one (Base Only) • • • • • • • For the Handset 1. Press the MENU soft key [...]

Beyond the Basics 48 For the Handset 1. Press the MENU soft key . 2. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the PERSONAL RING submenu. 3. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF . 4. Press the OK soft key . Y ou will hear a conrmation tone. For the Base 1. Press MENU/SELECT . 2. Select the RINGS/VOL UMES menu, and then the PERSONAL RING submenu. 3.[...]

49 Beyond the Basics Using Y our Phone Making a Call From the handset 1. Pick up the handset from the charging cradle. 2. Press /FLASH . 3. Listen for the dial tone. 4. Dial the number . OR 1. Pick up the handset from the charging cradle. 2. Dial the number . * 3. Press /FLASH . From the handset speaker- phone 1. Pick up the handset from the chargi[...]

Beyond the Basics 50 Answering a Call From the handset 1. Pick up the handset. (If Auto T alk is on, the phone will answer when you pick up the handset from the charging cradle.) 2. Press / FLASH . (If Any K ey Answer is on, you can also press any key on the twelve- number keypad.) From the handset speakerphone 1. Pick up the handset. 2. Press SPEA[...]

51 Beyond the Basics 2. Press to open the phonebook. 3. Scroll through the list with the or , or use a number key ( 0 , 2 – 9 ) to nd the phonebook entry you want to call. (See “ F inding and Viewing a Phonebook Entry ” on page 41.) 4. Press the DIAL soft key to dial the number . T o insert or delete again a 1 in front of a phonebook numbe[...]

Beyond the Basics 52 Using Caller ID and Call W aiting If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company , your phone will show you the caller ’s phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to both Call W aiting and Caller ID , the phone also shows you the name and the number of any call that comes in while[...]

53 Beyond the Basics 5. Press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key . Y ou will hear a conrmation tone. NOTES The announcement is in English only . The announcement and the ringer sound will be heard alternately until you answer the call. Y our phone will only be able to announce the incoming caller names when that information is available for that[...]

Beyond the Basics 54 NOTE The number of calls from the same Caller ID will appear next to the time to indicate that this is an unread message. Once you view the new message, the number will disappear . Making a Call from a Caller ID Record 1. When the phone is in standby , press . 2. Use , , or a number key ( 0 , 2 – 9 ) to nd the Caller ID re[...]

55 Beyond the Basics 3. HANDSET : Press the DELETE soft key . BASE: Press the OPTIONS soft key , and then select the DELETE SELECTION option. 4. ARE Y OU SURE? appears in the display . Select YES . 5 Y ou will hear a conrmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display . Deleting All Caller ID Records 1. When the phone is in standby , press . 2.[...]

Beyond the Basics 56 Using Call W aiting Deluxe Y our phone gives you new options for Call W aiting Deluxe. At the touch of a button, you can place the caller on hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your current call. Y ou must subscribe to Call W aiting and Call W aiting Deluxe to use these features. Not all features[...]

57 Beyond the Basics Redialing a Number Y ou can quickly redial the last three numbers dialed on each handset and the last ten numbers dialed on the base. Using the Redial List 1. T o open the redial list: HANDSET : Press REDIAL/P AUSE . (While the phone is in standby , the REDIAL soft key is also available.) BASE: Press MENU/SELECT , and then sele[...]

Beyond the Basics 58 NOTES If the number ex ceeds 32 digits, only the rst 32 digits are retained in redial memory . If the redial memory is empty , you will hear a beep. • • Deleting a Redial Record If you want to delete a phone number from the redial list, follow the steps below: 1. Open the redial list when the phone is in standby . 2. Use[...]

59 Beyond the Basics 4. T o cancel paging, press any key on the found handset or press END/P AGE on the base. NOTE If the battery pack is completely drained, the handset will not beep when paging. Using Hold, Conference and T ransfer Placing a Call on Hold 1. During a call, to place the caller on hold: HANDSET : Press INT CM/HOLD . BASE: Press BA C[...]

Beyond the Basics 60 2. T o hang up, HANDSET : Press or return the handset to the cradle. BASE: Press END/P AGE . The other party will still be connected to the call. T ransferring a Call Y ou can transfer a call from one station to another . 1. During a call, HANDSET : Press INT CM/HOLD . BASE: Press BA CK/HOLD/INTERCOM . 2. Use or to select the s[...]

61 Beyond the Basics BASE: Press / FLASH or BACK/HOLD/INTERCOM . 2. T o speak to the caller , press following key on the receiving station: HANDSET : Press / FLASH . BASE: Press / FLASH . If you ha ve mul tip le han ds ets , o nly th e  rst ha nds et to an swe r t he tra nsf er pag e w ill be co nn ect ed to the ca ll. If th e t ra nsf er pag e [...]

Beyond the Basics 62 Muting the Microphone Mute turns off the microphone so the caller cannot hear you. The display shows the icon while the microphone is muted. 1. While you are on a call: HANDSET : Press the MUTE soft key . BASE: Press MENU/SELECT or the OPTIONS soft key , and then select MUTE from the menu. 2. MUTE ON will appear in the display [...]

63 Beyond the Basics DirectLink TM Communication Feature (Handset Only) A pair of handsets (or two pairs of handsets at one time) can function as two-way radios. This feature is called DirectLink. T o make a call with the DirectLink feature, you must activate this feature on both handsets. While using the DirectLink feature, the pair of handsets wi[...]

Beyond the Basics 64 Intercom Y ou can use the intercom to talk to another station without using the phone line. Making an Intercom P age 1. While the phone is in standby , HANDSET : Press INT CM/HOLD . BASE: Press BA CK/HOLD/INTERCOM . 2. Use or to select the station you want to talk with. Then: HANDSET : Press the OK soft key . BASE: Press MENU/S[...]

65 Beyond the Basics Answering an Intercom P age When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the ID of the station that is paging. 1. T o answer an intercom page: HANDSET : Press / FLASH , INT CM/HOLD , or the ANSWER soft key . If Auto T alk is on, the handset will answer when you pick up the handset from the cradle. If Any K ey Answe[...]

Beyond the Basics 66 T o Protect the Station fr om Monitoring Request If you want to prevent other handsets or the base from monitoring the station, follow these steps: 1. HANDSET : Press the MENU soft key , and then select the HANDSET SETUP menu. BASE: Press MENU/SELECT . Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu, and then BASE submenu. 2. Select the ROOM MONI[...]

67 Beyond the Basics 3. Any digits you enter from then on will be sent as tone dialing. When this call ends, the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing. See “ Changing the Dial Mode ” on page 29 for instructions on setting your phone for pulse or tone dialing. Seven-Digit Dialing If you can make a local call by dialing only seven digits ([...]

Beyond the Basics 68 Inuse Line Setup from the Base Change this option only when instructed to by customer service. Y ou can choose from TYPE -A, TYPE -B , or OFF . Default is T ype-A . 1. Press MENU/SELECT . 2. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 3. Select the GL OBAL submenu, and then the INUSE LINE SETUP submenu. 4. CHANGE ONL Y IF INSTRUCTED BY CUST [...]

69 Beyond the Basics Se tt i ng Up t h e An s we ri n g M ac hi n e Y our phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. Y ou can also use your answering machine to record a conversation or leave a voice memo. Features Digital T apeless Recording Up to 12 Minutes of Recording Time Call Screening P ersonal or Pre-rec[...]

Beyond the Basics 70 From the Handset 1. When the phone is in standby , press the MENU soft key . 2. Scroll down to ANSW . SETUP , and press the OK soft key . 3. Use or to scroll through the answering machine setup menu options. 4. Select the option by pressing the OK soft key . 5. T o exit the menu and return to standby , press . NOTES If you do n[...]

71 Beyond the Basics Selecting a Language for Announcements Y ou can select the language (English, French, and Spanish) of your answering machine announcements. The default system language is English. Fr om the Base 1. Press MENU/SELECT . 2. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 3. Select the ANSWER MACHINE submenu, and then the ANSW LANGUA GE submenu. 4. [...]

Beyond the Basics 72 2. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 3. Select the ANSWER MACHINE menu, and then the RECORD GREETING submenu. 4. The display shows T O RECORD GREETING, PRESS [ST ART]. Press MENU/SELECT or the ST ART soft key . 5. The answering machine announces, “Record greeting.” Begin recording after the announcement. 6. The message counter [...]

73 Beyond the Basics 3. Select the ANSWER MACHINE menu, and then the GREETINGOPTIONS submenu. The answering machine plays the current greeting. 4. T o keep this greeting, do nothing . 5. T o switch to the other greeting, press the CHANGE soft key while the answering machine is playing the current greeting. 6. Each time you press the CHANGE soft key[...]

Beyond the Basics 74 Setting the Number of Rings The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering machine plays the outgoing message. Y ou can set the ring time to answer after two, four , or six rings. If you enable the T oll Saver (TS) setting, the answering machine picks up after two rings if you[...]

75 Beyond the Basics Fr om the Base 1. Press MENU/SELECT . 2. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 3. Select the ANSWER MACHINE menu, and then the RECORD TIME submenu. 4. Move the cursor to select the record time (1 MINUTE, 4 MINUTES, or ANNOUNCE ONL Y). 5. Press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key . Y ou will hear a conrmation tone. Fr om the Handset 1[...]

Beyond the Basics 76 4. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF . 5. Press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key . Y ou will hear a conrmation tone. Fr om the Handset 1. Press the MENU soft key . 2. Select the ANSW . SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu. 3. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF . 4. Press the OK soft key . Y ou will hear a con?[...]

77 Beyond the Basics Setting a Security Code or P ersonal Identication Number (PIN) T o play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two- digit security code or P ersonal Identication Number (PIN). The default security code is 80. Fr om the Base 1. Press MENU/SELECT . 2. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 3. Select the ANSWE[...]

Beyond the Basics 78 T urning Off 1. With the phone in standby , press ANSWER. 2. The an swe rin g m ach ine an no unc es “ Answe rin g S yst em is off .” 3. appears on the base display . Fr om the Handset T urning On 1. With the phone in standby , press the soft key . REMO TE ANSWERINGMACHINE OPERA TION appears on the display . The handset spe[...]

79 Beyond the Basics Y ou c an rev iew yo ur me ssa ges fr om the ba se or fro m the ha nds et: From the base From the handset Playing your messages Press . The answering machine announces the number of new and old messages. It announces the message number , plays the message, and then announces the day and time that message was received. Press the[...]

Beyond the Basics 80 From the base From the handset Deleting a message While a message is playing, press to delete it. The message is permanently deleted. While a message is playing, press /4 to delete it. The message is permanently deleted. Deleting all messages With the phone in standby , press to delete all messages. When the answering machine a[...]

81 Beyond the Basics Recording a Conversation Y ou can record a conversation between two seconds and ten minutes long from the handset or the base. These recorded conversations are treated just like regular messages. When the answering machine is full, will appear on the base display and recording will be terminated. Y ou cannot record three -way c[...]

Beyond the Basics 82 If the CWDX is set to on, press the MENU soft key , and then select CALL RECORD . 2. ST OP RECORDING appears on the display , and you hear a conrmation tone. NOTE Every state has different regulations governing the recording of conversations over the telephone. Make sure to check your local, state and federal laws before usi[...]

83 Beyond the Basics 2. Press 7 . The answering machine announces “Record memo message.” Begin your message after this announcement. Stopping a memo 1. Press / 5 , 7 , or the STOP soft key . Y ou hear a conrmation tone, and the answering machine waits for your next command. 2. Press / 2 to hear the message you just recorded or press to exit [...]

Beyond the Basics 84 Operating the Answering Machine While Y ou Are A way fr om Home Y ou c an acc ess yo ur an swe rin g m ach ine wh ile yo u a re aw ay fro m hom e t o c hec k, pla y , and del ete m ess age s, or eve n r eco rd a n ew gre eti ng mes sag e o r t urn y our an swe rin g m ach ine on an d off . NOTES The answering machine will only [...]

85 Beyond the Basics 4. Start to enter a remote command sequence from the chart below within 15 seconds. After the rst command, you have two seconds to enter the second command. Command Function Command F unction 0 then 1 Repeat a message* 0 then 6 Answering machine on 0 then 2 Play incoming messages 0 then 7 Memo record start/stop** 0 then 3 Sk[...]

Beyond the Basics 86 T roubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps rst. Symptom Suggestion The CHARGE indicator won ’t illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more than one handset) and wall outlet. [...]

87 Beyond the Basics Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn ’t ring or receive a page. Make sure that you are not too far from the base. Charge the battery in the handset for at least 15-20 hours by placing the handset on the base or charging cradle. De-register the handset (see “ Resetting Handsets ” on page 37) and register the handset (see ?[...]

Beyond the Basics 88 Symptom Suggestion Y ou cannot register the handset at the base. Charge the battery pack in the handset for 15-20 hours. Make sure you have not stored ten handsets already . De-register the handset (see “ Resetting Handsets ” on page 37). On the base, press MENU/SELECT , and select the SYSTEM SETUP menu and then the REGISTE[...]

89 Beyond the Basics Symptom Suggestion Messages are incomplete. The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to leave a brief message. The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages. • • There is no sound on the base or handset speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Adjust the speaker volume on the base [...]

Beyond the Basics 90 Care K eep the phone dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately . Use and store the phone only in “ room ” temperature environments. Handle the phone carefully; do not drop it. K eep the phone away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new . Ser vice and Repair If your phone is [...]

91 Beyond the Basics 2. Move the cursor to select BASE UNA V AILABLE and then press the OK soft key . 3. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press the OK soft key . 4. ARE Y OU SURE? appears on the display . Move the cursor to select YES, and then press the OK soft key . 5. Y ou will hear a conrmation tone, and the handset deletes its own ba[...]

Beyond the Basics 92 Glossar y Accessory Handset — This phone system is expandable: one base supports a total of ten handsets. The accessory handset is a handset that is compatible with this model. Base — The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls. CID — Caller ID is available from your tel[...]

Beyond the Basics 93 Inde x A Accessory handsets 36 Answering a call 50 Answering machine 69 Message alert 75, 83 Recording a conversation 81 Reviewing messages 78 Screening calls 76, 80 Setting up 69 T urning on and off 77 V oice memo 82 When away from home 84 Any key answer 48 Auto talk 48 B Banner 45 Battery 18 P ower backup battery for the base[...]

Beyond the Basics 94 L Language F or display 30 F or answering machine 71 LCD contrast 33 Low battery alert 18 M Making a call 49 Message alert 75, 83 Muting the microphone 62 Muting the ringer 61 O Out of range 68 P P ersonal identication number (PIN) 77 P ersonal ring 40, 47 Phonebook 37 Copying entries 44 Creating a new entry 39 Deleting entr[...]

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