Toshiba FT-8901 manual

Preparation Basics Answering system Additional Information Preparation Basics Answering system Additional Information FT-8901.qx 1/5/1 11:28 AM Page 1[...]

Preparation 2 GETTING ST ARTED: DO THIS FIRST! FIRST , After unpacking your new cordless phone: CHARGE THE HANDSET BA TTER Y! • Set your new phone in an out-of-the-way place near a power outlet but where it will not be disturbed. • Plug the AC adaptor into the wall power outlet. • Plug the AC adaptor cord into the power jack on the base unit.[...]

INTRODUCTION 3 T oshiba America Consumer Products Inc. takes pride in presenting the cordless telephone and digital answering system. An all digital answering device provides many new conveniences not available on tape machines, such as repeat, skip and individual message delete. • 900MHz analog transmission with extended talk range • 40 channe[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Preparation INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 LOCA TION OF CONTROLS . . . . . . . .[...]

5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Answering system USING THE MENU MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Recording the greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 T o change the greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Setting the clook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6 Preparation IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury . 1 Read and understand all instructions. 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 Preparation The RBRC TM Seal The RBRC TM Seal on the (easily removable) nickel-cadmium battery (contained in our product) indicates that T oshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (T ACP) is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when t[...]

Preparation 8 HANDSET LOCA TION OF CONTROLS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES: TO NE T A L K B A T T L O W TUV 8 W X Y Z 9 P Q R S 7 OPER 0 # JKL G HI 5 6 4 ABC DEF MNO 2 3 1 T ALK M EM V O L/R ING MUTE CH RDL/P FLASH button (page 15) TALK /TONE MODE button (page 14, 17) TONE (Memory) button (page 18) MEM button (page 14, 16) FLASH T ALK/BA TT LOW LED button (p[...]

LOCA TION OF CONTROLS 9 Preparation BASE UNIT Rechargeable Battery Pack T oshiba TRB-8000 Part # RC004931 Quick Reference Guide Part # RC009794 For purchase of accessories, please call 1-877-644-7373. Speed Dial Index Card Part # RC005157 1 3 5 7 9 2 4 6 8 0 SPEED DIAL INDEX P O W E R I N U S E C H A R G E P A G E R E C M E M O /2 W A Y M E N U S E[...]

10 INST ALLA TION SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT (DESK T OP MOUNTING) For setting up the base unit follow the instructions below . • Plug the AC adaptor firmly into the base unit and the AC 120V outlet. • USE ONL Y WITH Supplied AC ADAPT OR (T AC-8930 power source AC 120V 60Hz/DC9V). • The AC adapter must remain connected at all times. (It is norma[...]

Preparation SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT (W ALL MOUNTING) MOUNTING ON A ST ANDARD W ALL PLA TE: Insert the bracket ’ s tabs into the notches on the base. • Route the cords through the guides. • Place the base unit on the posts of the wall plate and push down until it is firmly seated. • USE ONL Y WITH Supplied AC ADAPTOR (T AC-8930 power source[...]

Preparation CHARGING THE BA TTER Y P ACK It is important to charge the battery for 12 to 16 hours continuously without any interruption before you use the handset for the first time. 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the handset by sliding it down. 2 Plug the battery pack cord into the connector with the correct polarity . (black and red wi[...]

Preparation 13 INST ALLA TION After the battery pack is fully charged; Operation Approx. battery life While in use (T alk mode) up to 7 hours While not in use (Standby mode) up to 14 days When the T ALK/BA TT LOW LED blinks, all handset buttons are disabled and the battery needs to be charged. If this occurs during a call, you hear short beeps. Fin[...]

14 INST ALLA TION Preparation SETTING THE DIAL MODE Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: 1 Press and hold until you hear a confirmation tone. 2 T o set the dial mode for pulse dialing, press . Or to set the dial mode for tone dialing press . A confirmation tone sounds to indicate the setting is complete. Note: Most phone syste[...]

BASIC OPERA TION MAKING A CALL CH TALK VOL/RING TONE/ FLASH 15 Basics MUTE Before using the handset, make sure to read the following instructions. T o hang up: Press , or return the handset to the base (Auto Standby). TALK Handset On The Base 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Press . 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number . TALK Handset Off The B[...]

16 BASIC OPERA TION REDIAL OUT OF RANGE During a call, as you begin to move too far from the base unit, the noise increases. Then, you should move close to the base unit. If you travel out-of-range, your call terminates.(See page 17 “ Interference or static ” ) CALL W AITING T o use this feature, you must subscribe to the Call W aiting Service.[...]

BASIC OPERA TION BASE SPEAKER VOLUME SETTING T o adjust the base unit speaker volume, press or while speaking. MUTE T o mute a conversation, press during a conversation. T o resume normal conversation, press or . T ONE/ENTERING A P AUSE INTERFERENCE OR ST A TIC If you hear noise during a call, press to select another channel. The T ALK/BA TT LOW LE[...]

18 MEMOR Y DIALING Y ou can store up to 10 telephone numbers in the memory . NOTES: • Always press a button within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby . • If you press a wrong button, an error tone sounds and the handset returns to standby mode. • If you receive an incoming call or a pager call from the base unit during the operati[...]

MEMOR Y DIALING 19 4 Enter the memory address (0 to 9) at which you wish to store the phone number stored in step 3. Y ou will hear a long beep when the number is successfully stored. T o store more telephone number , repeat steps 1 to 4. 5 Return the handset to the base unit. 6 Record the telephone numbers on the SPEED DIAL INDEX CARD, and place i[...]

20 USING THE MENU MODE Menu mode allows you to setting following Answering System functions. NOTES: • If you make no entries within 20 seconds, or 20 seconds pass after a voice prompt/guidance or greeting, you will hear a long beep and the answering machine return to standby . Note that time out for clock setting is 2 minutes. • Receiving a cal[...]

USING THE MENU MODE 21 Answering system RECORDING THE GREETING MESSAGE Y ou can record a personalized greeting message (up to 30 seconds) or use the pre-recorded message. When a call is received, the answering machine answers the call and plays the greeting message. 1 Press once. Y ou hear the pre-recorded message or current greeting message. 2 Pre[...]

22 USING THE MENU MODE SETTING THE CLOCK The answering machine announces the day and time that each message was recorded during a play back. 1 Press twice. The system announces the current time. 2 Press . Y ou hear the current day and the LED display shows the numbers [ ] through [ ]. 3 Press or until the correct day is announced. 4 Press . 5 Press[...]

23 Answering system USING THE MENU MODE SETTING THE SECURITY CODE (PIN) T o access to your answering machine when you are away from home, you need to identify yourself with a security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN). Y ou can select any two digit number between 00 and 99 as your security code (PIN). 1 Press three times. Y ou hear the c[...]

24 USING MENU MODE SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS Select one of four ring time setting ( : 2rings, : 4rings, :6rings, : T oll server). 1 Press five times. The current ring time is displayed on the LED display . 2 Press to change the ring time. 3 Press or or until the desired ring time appears. ( : 2rings, : 4rings, :6rings, : T oll Server) 4 Press to [...]

25 Answering system USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE TURNING THE ANSWERING MACHINE ON & OFF Press to turn the answering machine on. The ANSWER LED will light, and the number of messages appears on the LED display . The greeting message will be played and you hear a long beep. T o turn off the answering machine, press . The LED display turns off. NOT[...]

26 USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE CHECKING CLOCK SETTING Y ou can check the time (day , hour , minute, AM, and PM) by using the T ime stamp. T o check the time, press . The time will be announced. TIME Answering system PLA YING RECORDED MESSAGES The display shows the total number of recorded messages. If new messages have been recorded, the number bli[...]

USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE 27 Answering system DELETING RECORDED MESSAGES T o delete all messages: Press and hold till a beep sounds after playback of all messages. If there are messages that you have not listened to, an errer tone sounds and the messages will not be deleted. T o delete individual messages: While playing back the message you want [...]

28 USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE Answering system LEA VING A MEMO MESSAGE Y ou can use the base unit to record a memo (up to 10 minutes), as a reminder to yourself or as a message for someone else in the household. A memo is stored and played back like any other incoming message, and the LED display will blink to indicate that a message has been rece[...]

USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE 29 Answering system CALLING IN FROM A REMOTE LOCA TION Y ou can retrieve messages or change answering machine settings by calling your phone from a touch-tone phone. Even if the answering machine has been left off, you can still access it by turning it on first. 1 IF THE ANSWERING MACHINE IS OFF: Let the phone ring at le[...]

USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE Answering system T ABLE OF COMMANDS OPERA TION Press Remarks T o repeat an incoming message; Enter the command within 4 (during playback) seconds after the beginning of the message to repeat the previous message, and after 4 seconds to repeat the current message. T o playback an incoming message For longer playback, (up [...]

31 Should any problem occur with the unit, use the following simple tests to determine whether or not servicing is required. Additional Information TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The handset battery pack does not charge. Battery pack becomes low quickly . Can not make or receive calls Can not hear dial tone. Low battery blinks on the display . The handset[...]

32 TROUBLESHOOTING Additional Information SOLUTION • Ringer V olume setting is OFF position. → Set the Ringe V olume to Hi or Lo • The charging contacts of the handset and the base are not clean. → Clean them with a dry cloth. • The battery is several years old. → Replace with a new battery . • The charging contacts of the handset and[...]

W ARRANTY/SER VICE 33 Additional Information PROBLEM The answering machine does not answer the call. Aanswering machine does not play . The messages are not recorded/incomplete. The answering machine does not respond to remote operation. The LED display shows "A" (Announce only) . Can not delete messages. SOLUTION • The recording capaci[...]

34 W ARRANTY/SER VICE Additional Information SER VICE REQUIREMENTS If the cordless telephone should malfunction, or need changes or modifications, all repairs will be performed by an authorized T oshiba Service Station. This unit has been registered with the FCC for direct connection to the telephone network. Under the FCC program, no customer is a[...]

W ARRANTY/SER VICE 35 Additional Information TELEPHONE/TELEPHONE ANSWER MA CHINE LIMITED W ARRANTY T oshiba America Consumer Products.Inc(“T A CP”) and T oshiba Hawaii,Inc.(“THI”) make the follo wing limited warranties. These limited w arranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the or[...]

REMOTE OPERA TION CARDS 37 Additional Information REMOTE OPERA TION OF FT -8901 during playback. T o repeat, press #1 during playback. T o delete, press #4 during playback. C T o record memo message, press #7. T o record greeting message, press #8. T o stop recording, press #5. T o turn on the answer mode, press #6. T o turn off the answer mode, pr[...]

REMOTE OPERA TION CARDS Additional Information MESSAGE REPEAT MEMO RECORD MESSAGE DELETE MESSAGE PLAYBACK MESSAGE SKIP ANSWER ON RECORD STOP/ OPERATION STOP GREETING RECORD HELP GUIDANCE ANSWER OFF REMOTE ACCESS # 1 # 2 # 4 # 5 # 7 # 8 # # 3 # # 6 # 9 (during playback) (during playback) 0 PIN REPETICI Ó N DE MENSAJE GRABACI Ó N DE MENSAJE DE MEMO[...]

IMPORT ANT We suggest you record the following information and retain for your records along with your bill of sale or equipment document. Model no.__________________ Serial no.______________ Purchase date______________ Dealer_________________ Dealer address _____________________________________ © 2001 TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. For t[...]