I N S T A L L A T I O N
I N S T A L L A T I O N
I N C A S E O F
D I F F I C U L T Y
RING SELECT
POWER
Telephone Line Cord
FOR TABLE/DESK INSTALLATION
Battery Installation (optional) |
3 Connect the handset to the telephone. |
Plug the coiled cord into the handset jack on the side of |
| Reverse the Handset Tab |
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1 | 2 | 3 |
Figure 1 | Figure 2 | Figure 3 | Figure 4 |
FOR WALL INSTALLATION |
| the tabs into the slots indicated. Push down on the large | |
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| end of the base to lock it into place (Figure 2). | |
If this answering system does not work properly, try the following suggestions. If you’re still having di fficulty, call 1 800
No Dial Tone
•Make sure all plugs are connected properly. Check the line cord connections at the wall jack and at the telephone. Also check the coiled cord connections at both ends.
•Unplug the telephone and connect it to another wall jack. If you still have no dial tone, the problem is with your phone line.
•If the system is not connected to AC power and batteries are not installed, you will not hear a dial tone.
Call Cannot Be Dialed, or Is Dialed Slowly
If you have pulse dialing service, you cannot dial numbers with the dial mode set to tone. See the TELEPHONE OPERATION section of this manual to set the dial mode. Set the mode to pulse, then hang up and dial again.
If you have tone dialing service, you may be able to use either tone or pulse dialing mode. If you set the mode to tone, numbers are dialed much more quickly.
Problems with Message Window or Indicator Lights
• | Press Oto make sure the system is on. |
• | Make sure all plugs are connected properly. Check the |
| line cord connections at the wall jack and at the |
Messages Are Incomplete
•The system can accept messages up to 3 minutes long. If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it might be lost when the system disconnects the call after
3 minutes.
•If the caller pauses for more than 7 seconds, the system stops recording and disconnects the call.
•If the system’s memory fills up during a message, the system stops recording and disconnects the call.
System Does Not Answer
After Correct Number of Rings
•If the Toll Saver feature is in operation, the number of rings changes from four to two when you have new messages waiting.
•In some cases, the system might be affected by the ringing system used by the local telephone company.
•If the system’s memory is full, or the system is off, the system answers after 10 rings.
System Does Not Respond to Remote Commands
• Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone. |
When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you |
hear clicks instead, the phone is not a touch tone |
telephone. |
• The answering system may not detect the Remote |
Access Code while your announcement is playing. Try |
waiting until the announcement is over before entering |
1 Install the batteries (optional). |
• Turn the unit upside down. |
• Push in on the two tabs at the large end of the base, and |
lift the base off the unit. |
• Push in on the two tabs on the battery compartment |
door, and remove it. |
• Insert four AA batteries. Always use four new batteries. |
• Replace the battery compartment door. |
| the phone. Plug the other end of the coiled cord into the |
| handset, then hang up. |
4 | Connect the line cord to a wall jack. |
| Plug the free end of the line cord into a telephone wall jack. |
| Make sure the cord snaps firmly into place. |
5 | Connect the power cord. |
Use only the power cord supplied with your system. If you need a replacement cord,
1 | Reverse the handset tab. |
| (This tab holds the handset when you hang up.) Hold down |
| the switchhook, and slide the tab up and out of its slot. |
| Turn the tab so that the end with the “hook” is up . Then |
| insert the tab back into its slot. |
2 | Remove the base. |
| Push in on the two tabs at the large end of the base, and lift |
| the base off the unit. |
6 | Connect the line cord to the telephone. |
| Plug one end of the line cord into the jack labeled TEL |
| LINE on the bottom of the phone (Figure 3). |
7 | Connect the line cord to the wall jack, and mount the |
| phone on the wall. |
| Plug the free end of the line cord into the modular wall |
| jack. Make sure the cord snaps firmly into place. Place the |
| phone on the wall jack mounting studs and pull down until |
telephone. Make sure the power cord is securely |
connected to both the answering system and an |
electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. |
Use only the power cord supplied with this product. For a replacement, contact 1 800
the code. |
• There may be noise interference on the phone line you |
are using. Press dial buttons firmly. |
• Make sure you are entering your Remote Access Code |
correctly. |
• You might be calling from a phone that sends tones too |
short for your answering system to detect. |
• Reattach the base by inserting the tabs into the slots. |
Push down on the large end of the base to lock it into |
place. Make sure the larger end is toward the top of |
the telephone. The telephone should sit flat on your |
table or desk during use. |
NOTE: The batteries provide backup power, allowing you to make calls in case of a power failure. When battery power is low, the LOW BATTERY light goes on. Replace the batteries promptly.
2Connect the line cord to the telephone.
Plug one end of the line cord into the jack labeled TEL LINE on the bottom of the telephone. Run the line cord through the channel on the bottom of the phone.
call 1 800
Fit the power cord behind the strain relief tab. Then, plug the smaller end of the power cord into the POWER jack on the back of the system. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a light switch. (When you connect the system to power, the Message Window flashes CL to indicate you need to set the clock. See “Setting the Clock” in th eAnswering System Operation section of this manual.)
3 Install the batteries (optional). | |
• Push in on the two tabs on the battery compartment | |
| door, and remove it. |
• | Insert four AA batteries. Always use four new batteries. |
• | Replace the battery compartment door. |
NOTE: The batteries provide backup power, allowing you to make calls in case of a power failure. When battery power is low, the LOW BATTERY light goes on. Replace the batteries promptly.
4Wrap the line cord around the posts on the inside of the base. Leave at least 3 inches free at each end of the line cord (Figure 1).
5Attach the base.
Turn the base so that the larger end of the base is toward the bottom of the telephone. Attach the base by inserting
| it is held securely (Figure 4). |
8 | Connect the handset to the telephone. |
| Plug the coiled cord into the handset jack on the side of the |
| phone. Plug the other end of the coiled cord into the |
| handset, then hang up. |
9 | Connect the power cord. |
Use only the power cord supplied with your system. If you need a replacement cord,
call 1 800
Plug the smaller end of the power cord into the POWER jack on the back of the system. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a light switch. (When you connect the system to power, the Message Window flashes CL to indicate you need to set the clock. See “Setting the Clock” in th e Answering System Opera- tion section of this manual.)
Telephone Does Not Ring | Power Failure |
• Make sure the RINGER switch is set in the LO or HI | • If you have installed batteries, you will be able to make |
position. | calls in the event of a power failure. |
• If there are several other telephones on the same line, | • If the system is disconnected from AC power |
try disconnecting some of the other telephones. | answering system features will not operate. Your |
Having too many telephones connected can create | announcement and messages are retained in memory |
problems such as low ringer volume, or impaired | during a power failure, but you will need to reset the |
sound quality during calls. | clock. |
LOW BATTERY Light Is On | • The system operates in dial pulse mode during a power |
failure, but returns to whatever dial mode setting you | |
• Make sure the batteries are correctly installed. | have selected when power is returned. |
•If the light stays on, replace the batteries with 4 new ones.
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User's Manual
for Tapeless Digital Answering System Telephone with Time/Day 1815
Fold open this manual for information about this telephone's installation and operation. Please read Part 1 —
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