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Contents

With Caller ID/Call Waiting Part 1 Important Product Information Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved Contents Before YOU Begin Parts ListBefore YOU Begin About Adding Handsets About Caller Identification Caller IDAbout the Calls Log Table/Desk Installation InstallationInstallation Connect the telephone line cord Connect the power cord Check for dial tone Install the handset batteryCharge the handset battery Wall Installation Follow Steps 3-5 in Table/Desktop Installation Spare Battery/Power Failure Backup Belt Clip Headset Feature Setup Menu Feature Setup HandsetFeature Setup Handset Set Time Clock Mode Sound Select Ringer Volume #01 Ringer Melody Vibrate Control OFF Low Batt Tone Highlights LOW Batt Tone Range Tone Feature Setup Handset Keypad Tone Set Contrast Language Setting English Feature Setup Base Feature Setup Base Press Menu . Use To highlight Base SETTINGS, then press Dial Mode Tone/Pulse Contrast Language Answer a Call Telephone OperationMake a Call At the Handset Handset VolumeTelephone Operation Base Speaker Make a Call Switch Between Handset and SpeakerphoneHandset Speakerphone Answer a Call Base Speakerphone Dialing Options Delete a Redial Number RedialSave a Redial Number Flash/Call Waiting Base Mute Hold Temporary Tone Dialing Display Screen Messages Screen Displays When Handset Icons This Icon Indicates Light Status Indicates Base IconsBase Lights Three quick beeps Tones and What They MeanTone Indicates One beep Intercom Calls Intercom OperationIntercom Operation Answer an Incoming Call While on an Intercom Call Answering IntercomEnd Intercom Blind Call Transfer From the Handset Conference Calling Phone Book Phone Book Keypad Characters George Dial a Number in Phone Book George Edit a Number/Name in Phone Book Delete a Number/Name in Phone Book Caller ID Operation Caller ID Operation Store Record in Phone Book Caller ID OperationReview Calls Log Display Dial Removing All Records Remove Call RecordsRemoving a Specific Call Record Answering System Operation AT the Base Audible IndicatorsAnswering System Operation Turn Answering System On/Off About Mailboxes About Announcements Answering System Operation Record Your Announcement Answering System Feature Setup Feature Summary System Announces DESCRIPTION/DIRECTIONS Delete Messages Listen to, Save & Delete MessagesPlay Messages Adjust Playback Volume Call Screening/Intercept Record a Memo Message Window Display Window Displays When Connect with the Answering System Voice Menu Remote Access Commands Function Command Charge the Handset Battery Pack Battery LifeBattery Indicator Batteries Spare Battery Replace the Handset Battery Pack Phone CaseCase of Difficulty If you hear noise or interference when using the phone To re-initialize the handset and base Difficulty Problem SolutionIf the phone does not ring when you receive a call If your telephone Caller ID If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayed Incomplete Answering SystemIf messages are Announcement isn’t Case of DifficultyIf your outgoing Clear Default Settings Default SettingsDefault Settings Function Default Setting Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications Index Index Keypad Tone TONE/PULSE