D A T E A N D T I M E
When not showing Caller ID information, the current Date and Time will appear on the display. There is no need to enter the date and time as it is transmitted automatically when Caller ID data is sent from BellSouth. After receiving the first call, the current Date and Time will be entered and will automatically appear on the display.
D I S P L A Y C O N T R A S T
To adjust the contrast of the screen display, press and hold the DIAL key while repeatedly pressing the DELETE key to cycle through the contrast settings. Release the DIAL key to confirm the setting.
Important: Do not press and hold the DELETE key without pressing the DIAL key. You could accidentally erase all the Caller ID entries if you press only the DELETE key.
B A T T E R Y R E P L A C E M E N T
Replace all three ÒCÓ size alkaline batteries when the display flashes
LOW BATTERY. Use only high quality alkaline batteries for full operation of telephone features. (Batteries last for about one year, depending upon use).
¥Remove the battery door.
¥Remove the existing batteries and install three new "C" size alkaline batteries. Make sure to match the "+" and
¥Put the cover back in its position and push gently until you hear the door snap securely into place.
¥Batteries typically last about one year depending upon use.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G T I P S
Call cannot be connected even if dialed correctly.
¥Check to confirm that the dialing mode of Pulse or Tone is set properly.
The unit does not ring .
¥The Ringer selector is set to Off. Set to High or Low.
¥If there are several other telephones on the same line, try disconnecting some of the other telephones. Having too many telephones connected can also create problems such as low ringer volume or impaired sound quality during calls.
Caller ID information does not display when the phone rings .
¥Wait until the phone rings twice before answering.
¥Make sure BellSouth has activated your Caller ID service.
Information does not display when a Call Waiting call comes in .
¥You must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service for this feature to work. Call BellSouth to confirm you have signed up for Call Waiting Caller ID service.
When you receive a call the display shows
UNKNOWN CALLER or PRIVATE CALLER .
¥In some calling areas, the name display service may not be available or the calling party has blocked the Caller ID data from being transferred with the call.
There is no dial tone on the telephone .
¥Check all cords to make sure that all connections are secure.
¥Unplug the telephone and connect it to another modular jack. If it still does not work, and other telephones in your home are working, the problem is with this telephone.
The LCD display is dim .
¥Adjust the contrast control using the DELETE and DIAL keys to darken the display. See the DISPLAY CONTRAST section on Page 20 of this manual for instructions.
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