Curtis TC984 manual

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Safety Instructions........................................................................................................... 3 Handset Controls............................................................................................................ 5 Base Unit Controls............................................................................[...]

Contents Function Settings....................................................................................................... 2 1 A . Setting the Ringer Level.............................................................................. 2 2 B. Changing the Language............................................................................. 2 2[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, always follow these basic safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. 3. Do not use this telephone near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen [...]

D. If the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the telephone to normal operation. E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F.[...]

5 Handset Controls[...]

Handset Controls 6 3 . T alk button - Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call. 4 . Handset V olume Control (HI, MID, LOW) Switch - Select the receiver volume level (HI, MID, LOW). 5 . T elephone Keyp ad buttons - Allows you to make a call depending on pressed button. (For T elephone Keypad characters, see p age 18.)[...]

7 Base Unit Controls[...]

8 Getting Started Connecting Your Phone This section is a reference guide to the basic functions and operations of your cordless telephone. For more detailed descriptions of the operations and features of this telephone, refer to the Contents on page 1. 1 . Carefully remove your cordless telephone from its shipping carton. If there is any visible d[...]

7. Install the Handset Battery Pack by plugging it into the Battery Connector inside the Battery Compartment. 8. Place the Battery Pack inside the Battery Compartment. 9. Slide the Handset Battery Compartment Cover firmly into place in its closed position. 1 0. IMPORT ANT : Before initial use, charge the Handset for 12 hours. Place the Handset on t[...]

Minutes Seconds Call Timer Display 02 08 Preparing for Use Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the Handset for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require recharging of the Battery Pack more often. 1. Place the Handset on the Base Unit for 12 hours. 2. After 12 hours, remove the Handset from the Base Unit. Before you can use you[...]

Placing Calls 1. Press the T alk button, the Call T imer starts to count. 2. Wait until you hear a dial tone and then dial the phone number . 3. When you have finished your call, press the T alk button again or place the Handset on the Base Unit. OR 1. Dial the phone number . 2. Press the T alk button. The number displayed will be dialed. 3. When y[...]

Using the Headset Feature Y our telephone can utilize a headset (not included) to be connected to your Handset for you to enjoy hands-free communication. Insert the small plug on the end of the headset into the Headset Jack at the right side of the Handset. Follow the procedures discussed in “Receiving Calls” and “Placing Calls” to receive [...]

Caller ID System This telephone automatically displays an incoming caller’s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. It records up to 80 calls and stores the data in Memory . IMPORT ANT : Y ou must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your local telephone company to utilize this feature. Viewing Caller Information[...]

Caller ID with Call Waiting When you subscribe to Call W aiting service from your local telephone company , this telephone will display the name and number of the second caller while you are having a phone conversation with the first caller . When a new call comes in while you are talking, you will hear a notification beep from the Handset and the [...]

Caller List This phone automatically stores the last 80 calls received. It records call information such as caller’s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. The NEW CALL LED indicator will blink to indicate that you have a new Caller ID call stored in memory . Viewing the Caller List 1. With the Handset in standby m[...]

Storing Caller ID Records into the Directory (Phone book) 1. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to store into the Directory (Phone book). 2. Press and hold the Re/Pa/Save button. 3. The display will show “SA VED.” 4. If you wish to edit the newly stored number , edit it in the Directory (Phone book) (page 19, “Edit[...]

Name and T elephone Number Directory (Phone book) This Directory (Phone book) lets you scroll through the list to find the person you need for one touch dialing. Y ou can store up to 40 names and telephone numbers in the Memory . Viewing the Directory (Phone book) 1. Press the Dir/TRANSFER button. 2. Press the T elephone Keypad 2/ABC to 9/WXYZ butt[...]

Telephone Keypad Characters The T elephone Keypad buttons are used to enter characters when entering names and numbers. Press the appropriate T elephone Keypad button to get the following characters. Y ou can store a maximum of 18 characters on the letter icon and a maximum of 22 digits on the number icon. Caller ID System Operation EXAMPLE: If you[...]

Placing Calls from the Directory (Phone book) 1. Press the Dir/TRANSFER button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you want to call. OR Press a T elephone Keypad ( 2/ABC to 9/WXYZ ) that corresponds to the first letter of a Caller’s name. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to call. 3. Press the T [...]

Deleting a Stored Number in the Directory (Phone book) 1. Press the Dir/TRANSFER button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to delete. 3. Press the Scan/Del button. The LCD screen will display “ERASE ITEM?” 4. T o delete the record, press the Scan/Del button again. 5. Press the Dir/TRANSFER button to return to sta[...]

Function Settings Y ou can change the setting on the Handset in the functions menu. Access the functions menu by pressing and holding the V oice Mail/Func button. There are 12 settings in the functions menu which can be changed. Y ou can scroll through the function menu in the listed order by pressing the SCROLL DOWN button. Settings can be accesse[...]

Keypad Function MSG Waiting Delete - Clears current message waiting indication. Area Code - Allows the programming of a home Area Code where 7-digit dialing is used for ease of callback. (Do not program if you use 10-digit dialing to call numbers in your area). Register - Initiates the registration of Handset(s) to the Base Unit. NOTE: At any time [...]

C. Turning the FIRST RING ON or OFF 1. Press the V oice Mail/Func button to enter the menu. 2. Press the 3 button to go to the FIRST RING programming option. 3. Press the Flash/Edit button to change the setting. “On” will begin flashing. 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to toggle between ON and OFF . 5. When the desired setting is displaye[...]

3. Press the Flash/Edit button to change the setting. “4” will begin flashing. 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to toggle from 1 to 8 levels of contrast. 5. When the desired setting is displayed, press and hold the Re/Pa/Save button to save the setting. A long “beep” will sound to confirm the setting has been saved. 6. Continue with pr[...]

H. Changing the Pause Time 1. Press the V oice Mail/Func button to enter the menu. 2. Press the 8 button to go to the P AUSE TIME programming option. 3. Press the Flash/Edit button to change the setting. “4” will begin flashing. 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to select the desired time delay . 5. When the desired setting is displayed, pr[...]

K . Setting the Area Code 1. Press the V oice Mail/Func button to enter the menu. 2. Press the * button to go to the AREA CODE programming option. 3. Press the Flash/Edit button to change the setting. “000” will begin flashing. 4. Press the T elephone Keypad 1 to 0 buttons to enter the three digit area code for your phone number . 5. When the d[...]

27 Multi-Handset Stystem Operation Transfer Call 1. When the phone rings, Handset 1 (HS 1) can press the TA L K button and start conversation. 2. If you want to transfer the call to Handset 2 (HS 2), press the Dir/TRANSFER button and the call will automatically transfer . The receiving Handset will “beep” and the LCD display will show “Transf[...]

Security System Y our cordless telephone uses a digital coding security system to prevent unauthorized use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless telephone. The system has its own identifying signal created by microcomputers in both the Base Unit and the Handset. Security Code This telephone has an internal security code with 65,536 poss[...]

Recharging the Battery Pack The nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) Battery Pack in the Handset can be recharged many times using the built-in charger in the Base Unit. When the BA TT LOW symbol appears on the LCD Screen, a “beep” sound will be heard every 12 seconds. This indicates that the Battery Pack needs to be recharged. Charge the Battery Pack [...]

Problem Solving Section For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems. Phone does not work, check the following: 1. Base Unit is plugged into a power source. 2. Handset is charged. 3. TONE/PULSE Select Switch is in the right position. 4. T elephone Line Cord is plugged into the T elephone Jack. Range of phone limited, check the fo[...]

If after pressing the T ALK button, you receive three “beeps” and no dial tone, check the following: 1. Base Unit is plugged into a power source. 2. If you had a power failure or had unplugged the Base Unit, replace the Handset on the Base Unit for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system. NOTE: If none of the telephones in the house are working, dis[...]

T echnical Information This cordless telephone uses radio frequencies to allow mobility . There are certain difficulties in using radio frequencies with a cordless telephone. While these are normal, the following could affect the operation of your system. Noise Electrical pulse noise is present in most homes at one time or another . This noise is m[...]

FCC NOTICE The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this telephone. 1. This telephone is hearing aid compatible. 2. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. A label on the Base Unit of this equipment contains, among other information, the ACT A Product Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number ([...]

RINGER EQUIV ALENCE NUMBER NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the ringer equiv[...]

FCC Requirements[...]