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EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.
1Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
Notes
•This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
•Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.
•Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line.
•If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
2Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
| | ATLINKS USA, Inc. |
| Model 26989 | 101 West 103rd Street |
| Indianapolis, IN 46290 |
| 16197920 (Rev. 1 DOM E) |
| © 2003 ATLINKS USA, Inc. |
| 03-43 | Trademark(s) ® Registered |
| Printed in China | Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) |
them for future reference.
This telephone has been designed to be simple to use, however, you can reach its full potential more quickly by taking a few minutes to read this user’s Guide. This telephone is a multifunction product for use with the Call Waiting Caller ID services available from you local telephone company.
Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, provided by your local telephone company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller identification services.
Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone allows you to:
•View the name and telephone number of a caller.
•Identify callers before you answer the phone.
•View the time and date of each incoming call.
•Store up to 40 Caller ID records sequentially.
•Know who is calling while you are on the phone or when you are away.
•Screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to get prepared before answering a call.
To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this user's guide.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the Caller ID features of this phone, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/ Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.
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| | | | CAUTION: | | |
| | | | RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK | | |
| | | | DO NOT OPEN | | |
| | THE LIGHTNING | CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE | THE EXCLAMATION |
| WARNING: TO | FLASH AND ARROW | RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO | POINT WITHIN THE |
| HEAD WITHIN THE | NOT REMOVE COVER (OR | TRIANGLE IS A |
| PREVENT FIRE OR | TRIANGLE IS A | BACK). NO USER | WARNING SIGN |
| ELECTRICAL SHOCK | WARNING SIGN | SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. | ALERTING YOU OF |
| ALERTING YOU OF | REFER SERVICING TO | IMPORTANT |
| HAZARD, DO NOT | “DANGEROUS | QUALIFIED SERVICE | INSTRUCTIONS |
| EXPOSE THIS | VOLTAGE” INSIDE | PERSONNEL. | ACCOMPANYING |
| PRODUCT TO RAIN | THE PRODUCT. | | | | THE PRODUCT. |
| SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT |
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Remote charger with | Handset with battery Base unit | Telephone |
battery pack | pack | line cord |
| TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS |
| To use this phone, you need an | Wall plate |
| RJ11C type modular telephone jack, |
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| which might look like the one | |
| pictured here, installed in your home. | Modular |
| If you don’t have a modular jack, call |
| telephone |
| your local phone company to find out |
| line jack |
| how to get one installed. |
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INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances.
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to provide protection against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
Display | | | | |
CALL BACK/ | | | | cid/vol (+/> or -/<) |
| | | buttons |
TALK button | | | | |
| | CALL BACK | | |
| | TALK | | |
| | FORMAT | | # pause button |
FORMAT button | 1 | 2 abc | 3 def |
4 ghi | 5 jkl | 6 mno | |
| 7pqrs | 8 tuv | 9 wxyz | |
| exit | | | |
redial button | * tone | 0 oper | # pause | memory button |
delete/channel | program/flash |
| redial | ringer | memory | |
delete/channel | | | | program/flash |
| | | button |
button | | | | |
Battery pack | | | | ringer button |
page button | | | | Antenna |
in use/page | page | | | |
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indicator | | | | |
Telephone jacks | | | | |
Handset charge cradle | | | | Battery charge cradle |
AC Power supply cord | Charge indicators |
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
INFORMATION
•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
•Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
•Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
•Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes, other phones, or modems.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
•Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an electrical power outlet.
•Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical noise, such motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
•Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances, radiators, and direct sunlight.
•Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.
•Avoid dusty locations.
•Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS
For your convenience, this shop phone includes two rechargable battery packs. One battery pack is attached to the bottom of the cordless handset, and the other is attached to the top of the recharge cradle. While one is in use, the other is charging.
INSTALLING THE PHONE
CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE
1.Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the LINE jack on the bottom of the base.
2.Connect the other end of the telephone line cord to a telephone jack on the wall.
3.Raise the antenna on the base.
CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL) POWER
1.Plug the base into an electrical outlet.
2.Place the remote charger on a flat surface. Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
1.Detach the battery pack from the handset by pressing the side tabs.
2.Remove the "Prior to Use" tag.
3.Re-attach the battery pack to the handset.
4.Place the handset in the charge cradle on the remote charger and charge for 12 hours prior to first use.
NOTE: If you don't properly charge the handset, battery performance is compromised.
5.Place the extra battery pack on the battery charge cradle on the remote charger and charge for 12 hours prior to first use.
SET UP
There are five programmable menus available: Language, Area Code, RingerTone,Tone/Pulse Dialing, and Default Setting.
NOTE: To program these settings, the handset must be OFF (not in TALK mode).
LANGUAGE
Set the display language to show messages in either English, Spanish, or French.
1.Press the program/flash button until 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display.
2.Use the cid/vol (+/> or -/<) buttons or the handset touch- tone pad to choose 1ENG (English), 2FRA (French) or 3 ESP (Spanish).
3.Press program/flash to store selection.
AREA CODE
1.Press the program/flash button until AREA CODE ---
shows in the display. --- is the default setting.
2.Use the handset number pad to enter your three digit area code.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the delete/channel button to erase the wrong area code and repeat step 2.
3.Press program/flash to store selection.
touch-tone pad to move the arrow to 1, 2 or 3. |
3. Press program/flash to store selection. |
TONE/PULSE DIALING
Set your phone according to the type of service you are subscribed to.
1.Press the program/flash button until 1TONE 2PULSE shows in the display.
2.Use the cid/vol (+/> or -/<) buttons or the handset touch-tone pad to select 1TONE if you have touch-tone service or 2PULSE if you have rotary service.
3.Press program/flash to store selection.
DEFAULT SETTING
You may use the factory default settings or your own settings.
1.Press the program/flash button until DEFAULT shows in the display , 1 NO is the default setting.
2.Use the cid/vol (+/> or -/<) buttons or the handset touch-tone pad to select 1 NO to use your settings or 2 YES to restore the factory default settings.
3.Press program/flash to store selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.
TELEPHONE OPERATION
HANDSET REGISTRATION
The handset is pre-registered. If your handset is not registered, follow these steps:
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
2.Press and hold the format button on the handset until you hear a beep and PRESS AND HOLD BASE PAGE KEY shows in the handset's display.
3.Move the handset close to the base.
4.Press and hold the base page button.
NOTE: You must press the page button on the base within 30 seconds to continue registration.
5.You will hear a confirmation tone when the registration is complete, and the handset's display shows
REGISTERED.
MAKING A CALL
1.Press the CALL BACK/TALK button.
2.When you hear a dial tone, dial a telephone number. Or
Dial the phone number first, then press the CALL BACK/ TALK button.
3.When finished, press the CALL BACK/TALK button again to hang up.
ANSWERING A CALL
1.Pick up the handset and press the CALL BACK/TALK button.
NOTE: The CALL BACK/TALK button is disabled when the handset is in the remote charger cradle.
2.To disconnect a call, place the handset back in the cradle on the remote charger or press the CALL BACK/ TALK button again.
REDIAL
While the phone is on, press the redial button to immediately redial the last number you dialed (up to 32 digits). If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, just press redial again (you don't have to turn the phone off and back on).
FLASH
Use the program/flash button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which
are available through your local phone company.
TIP: Don’t use the CALL BACK/TALK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.
CHANNEL BUTTON
While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to get rid of static. Press and release the delete/channel button to advance to the next channel. The current channel number appears on the left side of the display.
TEMPORARY TONE
This feature is useful only if you use pulse dialing service. temporary tone dialing enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your bank you may need to enter your account number. Using the temporary tone feature allows you to temporarily switch to touch tone mode so you can enter and send your number.
1.Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
2.When your call is answered, press the *tone/exit button on your handset number pad to temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing.
3.Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.
4.Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary) dialing mode.
CANCEL
Press the *tone/exit button to cancel any command you initiated.
FINDING THE HANDSET
This feature helps locate a misplaced handset.
Press the page button on the base. The handset beeps continuously for about two minutes or until you press any button on the handset. You may also press page to cancel.
NOTE: The ringer does not have to be ON for this feature to work.
RINGER BUTTON
Three options are available: RINGER OFF, LOW, and HIGH. The default setting is RINGER LOW.
1.When the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode), press RINGER once to listen to the current ringer tone.
2.Use the cid/vol (+/> or -/<) buttons to choose the ringer level you want.
3.Press RINGER again to store selection. The desired setting shows in the display.
NOTE: If you turn the ringer off, the display shows RINGER = OFF when the phone is in standby mode.
VOLUME
While talking, press the cid/vol (+/> or -/<) buttons to adjust the listening level of the handset's earpiece. There are four volume levels. Press the right arrow (+/>) button to increase the volume level, and press the left arrow (-/<) button to decrease. VOL 1 is the lowest level and VOL 4 is the loudest.
CALL TIMER
While you are talking on the phone, the total talk time is displayed on the bottom line of the display.
CALLER (CID) FEATURES
Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company. For Caller ID to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID service from you local telephone company.
Time | Date | New call |
| | NEW CALL # |
Caller ID phone number | Caller ID name |
CALL WAITING CALLER ID
To receive Caller ID information for a Call Waiting call, you must subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company. Call Waiting Caller ID service allows you to see Caller ID information for an incoming call while you are on the telephone.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the Caller ID features of this unit, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/ Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.
RECEIVING AND STORING CID RECORDS
When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the phone company to your Caller ID telephone between the first and second ring.
When the memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory. NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been reviewed. REPT indicates that a new call from the same number was received more than once.
NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability.
REVIEWING CID RECORDS
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received.
•Press the cid/vol (-/<) arrow button to scroll through the call records from the most recent to the oldest.
•Press the cid/vol (+/>) arrow button to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the newest.
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO MEMORY
You may transfer a CID record to your phone’s memory.
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly before storing in memory. It is not possible to re-format CID records stored in memory.
1.Use the cid/vol (-/<) arrow or cid/vol (+/>) arrow button to scroll to the desired record.
2.Press the memory button.
3.Press the desired memory location. You will hear a confirmation tone. Example, press the number 1 key to store the record in memory location 1.
To replace a CID record stored in a memory location with a new CID record:
1.Repeat steps 1 through 2.
2.Press the memory button and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.
3.Press *tone/exit to exit, or press memory again and the new CID record replaces the old CID record in that memory location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
DELETING A CID RECORD
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2.Use the cid/vol (-/<) arrow or cid/vol (+/>) arrow button to display the desired Caller ID record.
3.Press delete/channel. The display shows DELETE?
4.Press delete/channel again to erase the record showing in the display. You will hear a confirmation tone. The display shows DELETED and the next Caller CID record shows in the display.
DELETING ALL CID RECORDS
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2.Use the cid/vol (-/<) arrow or cid/vol (+/>) arrow button to display any Caller ID record.
3.Press and hold channel/delete button until the unit beeps and DELETE ALL? shows in the display.
4.Press delete/channel again to erase all CID records. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the display shows NO CALLS.
