26730
25-Channel Caller ID with Call Waiting Cordless Telephone User's Guide
INTRODUCTION
Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, provided by your local telephone company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller identification services. You must subscribe to one of these services in order to use this unit.
Your Caller ID phone enables you to:
•Identify callers before you answer the phone.
•View the time and date of each incoming call.
•Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.
•Know who called while you were away.
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 this feature, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting Service. To
INSTALLATION
DESKTOP INSTALLATION
NOTE: For desktop charging only, the handset is able to charge facing up or down.
1
2
5
3
4
4.After charging, plug the telephone line cord into the wall jack.
5.Attach the mounting
| bracket by inserting | 7 |
| the two tabs at the top | 6 |
| and then snapping the |
| |
| tab at the bottom into | |
| place. | 4 |
6. Slip the mounting holes over the wall
5
plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into place. (Wall plate not included.)
7.Raise the base antenna.
NOTE : The phone automatically defaults to touch- tone dialing. To change to pulse (rotary) dialing, see “Tone/Pulse Dialing”. If you don’t know which type of service you have, check with the phone company.
CHANNEL BUTTON
While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to get rid of static. Press and release the CHANNEL button to advance to the next clear channel.
TEMPORARY TONE
This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc., by pressing the TONE button to temporarily make the phone touch-tone compatible. To get information about your bank account, for example, you would:
1.Call the bank’s information line.
2.Press the TONE button (*) after your call is answered.
3.Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction.
4.Hang up when finished. The phone returns to pulse (rotary) service.
CALLER ID FEATURES
This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company. This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or the name, phone number, date, and time. The unit can store up to 40 calls for later review.
CALLER ID WITH CALL WAITING
Provided you subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting service from your phone company, you are able to see who is calling when you hear the call waiting beep. The caller identification information appears in the display after you hear the tone.
• Press the FLASH button to put the current person on |
hold so that you can answer the incoming call. |
IMPORTANT: In order to use this feature, you must |
subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller |
ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting Service. To |
DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER
1.Make sure the phone is OFF.
2.Use the arrow (* and #) buttons to display the desired Caller ID record.
3.Press CALL BACK. The number dials automatically.
CHANGING THE NUMBER FORMAT
The FORMAT button lets you change the format of the displayed 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 arrow buttons (* and #) to scroll to the number |
know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting 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.
| CAUTION | | |
| RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK | |
| DO NOT OPEN | | |
THE LIGHTNIN GCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE EXCLAMATIO |
FLASH AND ARROWRISK- OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,POINT WITHIN TH |
HEAD WITHIN THEDO NOT REMOVE COVETR I A N G L E I S A |
TRIANGLE IS A( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E WARNING- | SIG |
WA R N I N G S I G NSERVICEABLE PARTS ALERTING- | YOU O |
ALERTING YOU | |
1. | Place the handset in the base. |
2. | Raise the base antenna. |
3. | Plug the power supply cord into an AC outlet. The |
| CHARGE/IN USE indicator comes on indicating that the |
| battery is charging. |
| Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours before |
| using the first time. If you don't charge the phone |
| properly (for 12 hours) when you first set up the |
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS
FINDING THE HANDSET
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
Press the PAGE/FIND button on the base. The handset beeps continuously for about 2 minutes or until you press any button on the handset.
RINGER SWITCH
The RINGER switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls.
know who is calling while you are on the phone, you |
must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting Service. |
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS
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.
| 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 CALL BACK. The number dials automatically. |
| NOTE: To clear the local area code, press and hold |
| CHANNEL until AREA CODE appears. Then enter |
| "000". |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
CHARGE/
IN USE
PA G E /
F I N D
Base | Handset | Mounting bracket |
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
Because it is necessary to charge the handset for 12 hours prior to connecting the phone for use the first time, it is better to leave the unit on a flat surface during initial charge before attempting to hang it on the wall.
1
TALK | 1 | ABC 2 | DEF 3 | DELETE |
button |
button | GHI 4 | JKL 5 | MNO6 | |
| |
TONE | PQRS7 | TUV 8 | WXYZ9 | |
| | | |
button | TONE | OPER 0 | # | |
| CHANNEL FORMAT MEMORY FLASH | |
CHANNEL | | | | FLASH |
button | OFF | ON | | button |
RINGER | |
| | |
RINGER switch
PULSE
1.Make sure the phone is OFF.
2.Press and hold the CHANNEL button for 2 seconds until the phone beeps.
3.Press #.
VOLUME
The VOLUME button controls the volume of the handset's earpiece.
3175554231
SMITH JOHN
Caller ID phone number
Caller ID name
REVIEWING MESSAGES
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received.
2. | Press the MEMORY button. |
3. | Press the memory location number (0-9). |
4. | Press MEMORY again. The display shows ENTER NAME. |
| NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5. |
5. | Use the keypad to store a name (up to 15 characters). |
| More than one letter or character is stored in each of the |
| number keys. For example, to enter Joe Smith, press 5 |
| for J; press 6 three times for O; press 3 two times for E; |
| press 1 to enter a space before you start entering the |
| last name; press 7 four times for S; press 6 for M; press |
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
Party lines are subject to telephone company 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.
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’s antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio/ television technician for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.
(An Alcatel/Thomson Multimedia Joint Venture)
© 2000 ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Model 26730D | Marque(s) ® déposée(s) |
15575670 (Rev. 1 CAN E) | |
00-33 | |
Printed in China | |
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11 (CA11A) type modular jack, which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs 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 or VCR. If such interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR.
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.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code. After a power outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset in the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
3
2
1.Place the handset in the base.
2.Plug the power supply into an AC outlet.
The CHARGE/IN USE indicator comes on indicating that the battery is charging.
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours before using the first time. If you don't charge the phone properly (for 12 hours) when you first set up the phone, performance of the battery will be compromised.
3.Set the RINGER switch on the handset to ON.
FORMAT MEMORY
button button
RECEIVING A CALL
1.Check the display to see who is calling.
2.Press the TALK button.
MAKING A CALL
To make a call, press the TALK button before you dial and press it again to hang up.
REDIAL
Press the REDIAL button to redial the last number you dialed, (up to 32 digits).
FLASH
Use the 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 TALK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.
VOICE MESSAGING
Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service and you subscribe to it, the
CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base flashes when the phone is not in use to indicate there is a message waiting. It stops flashing after the message has been reviewed.
CHARGE/IN USE indicator
CHARGE/
IN USE
PA G E /
F I N D
•Press the arrow down (*) button to scroll through the call records from the most recent to the oldest.
•Press the arrow up (#) button to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the newest.
DELETING RECORDS
Use the DELETE button to erase the record currently shown in the display or all records.
DELETING THE CURRENT RECORD
1.Make sure the phone is OFF.
2.Press DELETE. The display shows ERASE CALL ID?
3.Press DELETE again to erase the record.
DELETING ALL RECORDS
1.Make sure the phone is OFF.
2.Press and hold DELETE. The display shows ERASE ALL?
3.Press DELETE again to erase all records.
| 4 three times for I; press 8 for T; and 4 two times for H. |
| If you're using two letters consecutively that are stored |
| in the same number key, you must press FORMAT |
| between the letters. For example, if you enter Barb, |
| press 2 two times for B; press FORMAT; press 2 for A; 7 |
| three times for R; and 2 two times for B. You need to |
| press FORMAT between the B and the A since they are |
| stored within the same number key. |
6. | Press MEMORY. The display shows ENTER TEL NUMBER. |
7. | Use the keypad to enter the number you want to store |
| (up to 24 digits). To add a pause, See “Inserting a Pause |
| in the Dialing Sequence”. |
8. | Press MEMORY again to store the number. |
9. | Record whose number is stored in the location on the |
| memory label provided. You will also be able to view |
| the name and number in the display. |