IN USE INDICATOR LIGHT
The in use indicator is lit when the handset is charging in the cradle on the base or when the phone is ON. It flashes when you receive a call or when the page button is pressed.
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 your local telephone company.
Time | Date | New call |
| | NEW CALL # |
Caller ID phone number | Caller ID name |
This unit receives and displays CID information transmitted by your local telephone company. This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or the name, phone number, date, and time. The unit stores up to 40 calls for later review.
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.
DIALING A CID NUMBER
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 CALLBACK/TALK button. The number dials automatically.
CHANGING THE CID NUMBER FORMAT
The format button lets you change the format of the displayed CID number. The available formats are as follows.
7-digit7-digit telephone number.
10-digit3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
11-digitlong distance code “1” + 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
1.Use the cid/vol (-/<) arrow or cid/vol (+/>) arrow button to scroll to the number you want to call back.
2.If the number will not dial as shown, press the format button. Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of digits are shown.
3.Press CALLBACK/TALK button. The number dials automatically.
MEMORY
Store up to 10 24-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing. This memory feature is in addition to the 40 Caller ID records that can be stored in the Caller ID memory log.
STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN MEMORY
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2.Press the memory button.
3.Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).
4.Press the memory button again. The display shows ENTER NAME (up to 15 characters).
NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5.
5.Use the touch-tone pad to enter the name (up to 15 characters).
For example, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the two key twice for the letter B, press the four key three times for the letter I, and press the five key three times for the letter L. After one second, press the five key three times again for the second letter L and press the one key to insert a space between the letter L and S. Press the seven key four times for the letter S, press the six key once for the letter M, press the four key three times for the letter I, press the eight key once for the letter T, and press the four key twice for the letter H.
NOTE: If you enter a wrong letter, press delete/ channel button to backspace.
6.Press the memory button to save the name. The display shows ENTER TEL NUMBR.
7.Use the number keypad to enter the telephone number you want to store (up to 24 digits).
8.Press memory again to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER
1.Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2.Press the memory button and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.
3.Press *tone/cancel to exit, or press the memory button to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER
1.Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2.Press the redial button.
3.Press the memory button to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.
To replace an old redial number stored in a memory locations with a new redial number:
1.Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2.Press the memory button and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.
3.Press *tone/exit to exit, or press the memory button again and the new redial number replaces the old redial number in that memory location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
DIALING A STORED NUMBER
1.Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the CALLBACK/ TALK button.
2.Press memory button.
3.Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location. The number dials automatically.
-OR -
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2.Press memory button.
3.Use the cid/vol (-/<) arrow or cid/vol (+/>) arrow button to scroll through the numbers stored in memory until the desired number is shown.
4.Press CALLBACK/TALK. The numbers dial automatically.
IMPORTANT: If you make test calls to emergency numbers stored in memory, remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call to the dispatcher. Also, it’s a good idea to make these calls in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE
When storing information in memory, press the # pause button twice within one second to insert a delay in the dialing sequence of a stored telephone number when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example after you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer access tone). PAUSE shows on the display as a “P. “ Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.
REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED NUMBERS
1.Press memory, then use the cid/vol (-/<) arrow or cid/vol (+/>) arrow button to view the entry.
2.While the entry is displayed, press delete/channel button to delete the entry. The display shows DELETE?
3.Press delete/channel again to delete the entry. DELETED shows in the display.
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers such as using a calling card for a frequently called long distance number. Basically, you dial each part of the sequence from memory. The following example shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service:
The Number For | Memory Location | |
Long distance access number | | 7 |
Authorization code | | 8 |
Frequently called long distance number | 9 |
| | |
1.Make sure the phone is ON.
2.Press memory and then press 7.
3.When you hear the access tone, press memory again and then press 8.
4.At the next access tone, press memory and then 9.
TIP: Wait for the access tones between pressing the memory button, or your call might not go through.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
The handset runs on a consumer- replaceable battery located inside the battery pack. If you experience any of the following problems, you may need to replace the battery:
• | Short talk time | | | |
| | | CALL BACK | |
• | Poor sound quality | | TALK | |
| FORMAT | |
| | 1 | 2 | 3 |
• | Limited range | 4 | 5 | 6 |
7 | 8 | 9 |
| | * | 0 | # |
• In use indicator light fails to light
Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace the battery.
1.Push in on the tabs on the battery pack to detach it from the handset.
2. Use a screw driver to loosen the screws on the battery pack cover.
3. Remove the battery pack cover.
4.Disconnect the battery plug from the jack in the handset battery pack compartment and remove the battery.
5. Insert the new battery and connect the cord into the jack inside the handset.
6.Put the battery pack cover back on, and snap the battery pack onto the bottom of the handset.
Replacement batteries are available at your local Sears store, item no. 24279.
7.Place handset in the remote charger to charge. Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for 16 hours) prior to first use or when you install a new battery. If you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use Sears battery pack 24279, or G.E. battery pack TL26506 or TL96506.
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.
•To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the User’s Guide.
•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
•Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
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DISPLAY MESSAGES
The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit.
INCOMPLETE DATA | CID information is interrupted |
| during transmission or the phone |
| line is excessively noisy. |
ENTER NAME | Prompt telling you to enter the |
| name for one of the 10 memory |
| locations. |
ENTER TEL NUMBR | Prompt telling you to enter the |
| telephone number for one of the |
| 10 memory locations. |
DELETE? | Prompt asking if you want to erase |
| CID records or one of the 10 |
| numbers stored in the phone’s |
| outgoing memory. |
DELETE ALL? | Prompt asking if you want to erase |
| all CID records. |
DELETED | Prompt confirming the CID/ |
| Memory record is erased. |
END OF LIST | Indicates that there is no |
| additional information in CID |
| memory. |
BLOCKED NUMBER/ Indicates the caller's name and |
NAME | number is blocked from transmission. |
HANDSET X | Indicates the handset is in use |
NEW | Indicates call or calls have not |
| been reviewed. |
UNKNOWN NAME/ | The incoming call is from |
CALLER/NUMBER | an area not serviced by CID or the |
| information was not sent. |
PAGING | Someone has pressed the page |
| button on the base. |
BLOCKED CALL | The person is calling from a |
| number that has been blocked |
| from transmission. |
BLOCKED NAME | The person’s name is blocked |
| from transmission. |
REPT | Repeat call message. Indicates that |
| a new call from the same number |
| was received more than once. |
NO DATA | No CID information was received. |
EMPTY | Indicates a memory location is |
| vacant. |
NO CALLS | Indicates no CID records have |
| been stored. |
MESSAGE WAITING | Indicates a message is available. |
PRESS AND HOLD | Prompt telling you to register the |
FORMAT KEY | handset to the base. |
PRESS AND HOLD | Prompt telling you to move the |
BASE PAGE KEY | handset near the base and press |
| and hold the base page button. |
REGISTERING... | Indicates registration is in process, |
WAIT FOR BEEP | and you should wait until you hear |
| a confirmation tone. |
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS
Signal | Meaning |
A long warbling tone | Signals an incoming call |
(with ringer on) | |
One short and one long beep | Page signal |
Two beeps every 7 seconds | Low battery warning |
Two long beeps | ConfirmationTone |
Three short beeps | Error tone |
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
CALLER ID SOLUTIONS
No Display
•Make sure the battery is fully charged and properly installed and connected. Replace the battery.
•If you are using electrical power, make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Disconnect the unit from the plug and plug it in again.
•To receive Caller ID information, you must be subscribed to Caller ID service from your local telephone company.
Caller ID Error Message
•The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring. This message indicates the presence of noise on the line.
TELEPHONE SOLUTIONS
No dial tone
•Check or repeat installation steps:
Make sure the base is plugged into a working outlet.
Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack.
•Disconnect the base from the wall jack and connect another phone to the same jack. If there is no dial tone in the second phone, the problem might be your wiring or local service.
•The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
•Make sure the battery is properly charged (16 hours).
•Make sure the battery pack installed correctly.
•Did the handset beep when you pressed the CALL BACK/TALK button? Did the display indicator turn on? The battery may need to be charged.
•The handset may lose registration with the base unit; follow the handset registration steps to re-register it to the base unit.
Dial tone is OK, but can't dial out
•Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed correctly. Handset does not ring
•Make sure the ringer switch on the handset is turned ON. Press the RINGER button to check your current setting.
•You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some phones.
•See solutions for “No dial tone.”
Handset Loses Registration ID
•The handset prompts you to re-register the handset to the base to restore the registration ID.
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
•Change channels
•Handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
•Relocate the base.
•Charge the battery.
•Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another household appliance.
Unit beeps
•Place handset in remote charger for 20 seconds to reset the security code. If that doesn’t work, charge battery for 16 hours.
•See solutions for “No dial tone.”
•Replace the battery.
Memory Dialing
•Make sure memory location keys are correctly programmed.
•Make sure you follow the proper dialing sequence.
•Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed correctly.
•You must reprogram numbers into memory after a power outage or battery replacement.
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines:
•Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps).
•DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
•Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the phone.
•Clean with a soft cloth.
•Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish.
•Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION
•Aluminum siding.
•Foil backing on insulation.
•Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio signals.
•You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.
•Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
•Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.
•Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic devices.
•Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
•Handset battery is low.
•You’re out of range of the base.
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).
•Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
•Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “HowTo Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.”This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Dept.
Model 27413 16278350 Printed in China
