press the “down” arrow key to decrease the volume level, and press the “up” arrow key to increase it.
ADJUSTING HANDSET RECEIVE VOLUME
The handset has eight (8) volume levels. To adjust the handset volume, locate the volume up/down keys, located on the handset, below the “#” key. Pressing the “minus”
AUTO DIAL KEYS
The DCT2900 series has either five (5) or ten (10) programmable guest service (auto dial) keys, depending on the model you own. These keys can be programmed to automatically dial telephone numbers, or to activate telephone system features. To program the auto dial keys (programming can only be done from base unit):
1.With the phone “on hook” (inactive) and the faceplate removed, press the recessed STORE key (see diagram).
2.Enter the desired telephone number (up to 15 digits in length) to be stored. To enter a “pause” in the number string, press the REDIAL key as necessary.
3.Press the STORE key again.
4.Press the auto dial key where the number is to be stored. Programming is now completed for that auto dial key. To program additional keys, repeat this process.
RECEIVING A CALL
An audible ring and flickering red LED indicate an incoming call.
To answer the call using the handset while it is not on the base:
1.Pick up the handset.
2.Press the line key for the ringing line. The handset will go
3.To end the call, place the handset in the base unit cradle, or press the lit line key on the handset.
To answer the call using the handset while it is resting on the base:
1.Pick up the handset from the base. The phone will automatically connect to the correct, ringing line.
2.To end the call, replace the handset in the base unit cradle, or press the lit line key on the handset.
To answer the call using the speakerphone:
1.Press the line key for the ringing line. The speakerphone will go
2.Or, press the SPKR key. The phone will automatically select the correct, ringing line.
3.To end the call, press the SPKR key again.
PLACING A CALL
Using the handset:
1.Pick up the handset and select either line 1 or line 2. Listen for dial tone and dial the desired number.
2.After the call is complete, press the key for the selected line again to end the call.
Using the speakerphone:
1.Press key for either line 1 or line 2, or press SPKR.
2.Listen for dial tone, and dial the desired number, or press an auto dial key to dial a preprogrammed number.
3.After the call is complete, press the SPKR key to end call.
REDIAL
The DCT2900 series can automatically redial the last number dialed. On the handset, press the REDIAL key to redial the last number.
CONFERENCE
The CONF key allows for
User initiates two calls:
1.Place call to first party, then place them on hold by pressing the HOLD key.
2.Using the second line, place call to second party.
3.Once that party is on the line, press CONF to join the first caller with the second party and yourself.
User initiates one call:
1.After receiving a call from first party, place them on hold as above.
2.Using the second line, place call to second party.
3.Once that party is on the line, press CONF to join the first caller with the second party and yourself.
User includes two callers:
1.After receiving a call from first party, place them on hold as above.
2.After receiving call from second party, press CONF to join the first party with the second party and yourself.
To terminate a conference call, pressing a line key will maintain the connection with that line, while dropping the other line. To terminate the call entirely, press either the CONF key or SPKR key to disconnect both parties.
USING THE HOLD KEY
The HOLD key places the call on hold locally at the cordless telephone.
To place a call on hold:
1.With a call active, press the red HOLD key on either the handset or base unit.
2.The red line LED will flash, indicating the call is on hold.
3.If a conference call is active, pressing HOLD will place all connections on hold.
To remove a call from hold:
1.Press the line key of the call on hold. This will remove the call from hold, making the call active again.
2.The red line LED will return to steady illumination, indicating the line is active.
3.During a conference call, to remove both lines from hold, press the CONF key.
To change phones after placing a call on hold:
1.Place the call on hold as above.
2.Pick up the call at another telephone that is on the same line. The telephone will activate the line and remove the hold at the original telephone.
TO MUTE THE SPEAKERPHONE
1.Press the MUTE key on the base unit. The red LED above the MUTE key will illuminate. The party on the other end will not be able to hear you when the MUTE LED is lit.
2.Press the MUTE key again to turn off the mute feature. The MUTE LED will go out.
CONVERTING FROM DESK TO WALL MOUNT
The DCT2900 series can be adapted for wall mounting applica- tions. The conversion is easiest to make when the handset and cords are not connected.
1.Located on the handset cradle, above the speaker grill, is the wall/desk mount clip. Remove this clip by firmly pushing it upward towards the top of the phone.
2.Flip the clip over (top to bottom) so that the protruding edge is towards the top of the phone and replace it in its slot. This edge will hold the handset when the phone is mounted on the wall.
3.Turn the telephone over so the bottom is up, facing you. Place it on a
4.Locate and remove the mounting bracket. Firmly push back and pull up to remove two of the four retaining tabs.
5.Rotate the mounting bracket 180º degrees clockwise, so that the mounting eyelet on the bracket is facing in the same direction as the other mounting eyelet located on the bottom of the telephone.
6.Insert the top two retaining tabs of the mounting brackets into the mounting bracket slots (located near the middle of the telephone). Then firmly push down to insert the retaining tabs on the opposite side of the mounting bracket.
7.Connect a
8.Turn the telephone over, and slide the telephone down onto the mounting posts of the wall bracket. Ensure that both eyelets line up with the mounting posts.
REQUIREMENTS OF PART 68 - FCC RULES
This device has been granted a registration number by the Federal Communications Commission, under Part 68 rules and regulations for direct connection to the tele- phone lines. In order to comply with these FCC rules, the following instructions must be carefully read and applicable portions followed completely:
1.Direct connection to the telephone lines may be made only through the standard modular cord furnished, to the utility installed jack. No connection may be made to party or coin phone lines. On the bottom of the phone is a label that contains among other information, the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested this information must be provided to the tele- phone company. The USOC Jack for this equipment is RJ11C.
2.The telephone company, under certain circumstances, may temporarily discontinue and make changes in facilities and services which may affect the operation of the users' equipment: however, the user shall be given adequate notice in writing to allow the user to maintain uninterrupted service.
3.In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for the telephone company to request information from you concerning the equipment which you have connected to your telephone line. Upon request of the telephone
company, provide the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence number of the equipment which is connected to your line; this information will be found on the device.
4.If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immedi- ately remove it from the telephone line. It may cause harm to the telephone network.
5.If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily
discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, the telephone company must; promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; afford the opportunity to cor- rect the condition; inform you of your rights to bring a complaint to the FCC under their rules.
6.Repairs to the device may be made only by the manufacturer or an authorized serv- ice agency. This applies at any time during and after
warranty. If unauthorized repair is performed, registration, connection to the telephone lines and remainder of warranty period all become null and void.
7.This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
8.This telephone must be connected behind a PBX.
REQUIREMENTS OF PART 15 - FCC RULES
Statement according to FCC part 15.105: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver; Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Statement according to FCC part 15.21: Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure (Handset) (DECT): This device and its antenna must not be
RF Exposure mobile (Base) (DECT): The internal/external antennas used for this mobile transmitter must provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be
SAR: Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the UPCS handset transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the high- est certified power level, the actual SAR level of the UPCS handset while opera- tion can be well below the maximum value. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. Before a Handset model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the
Health and Safety Information FCC: Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals. Your wireless handset is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: This EUT has been shown to be capable of compliance for localized specific absorption rate > (SAR) for uncontrolled environment/general population exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE> Std.