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40-Channel 900Mhz 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.
•	Handset records 40 Caller ID records sequentially.

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.

INSTALLATION

The CHARGE/IN USE indicator comes on indicating that the battery is charging.

Allow the phone
to charge for 12	8		7
hours before
using the first
time. If you don't
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POWERING THE UNIT

Your Caller ID box uses an AC power supply or 8 C-size alkaline batteries for receiving caller ID records.

IMPORTANT: You will have a limited amount of time to replace the batteries before the memories are lost. Please read the instructions before replacing the batteries and have the batteries ready to be inserted beforehand.

To use the power supply, plug one end of the power supply into the power jack on the back of the Caller ID box

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

While the phone is on, press the REDIAL button to redial

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 buttons control the volume of the handset's earpiece.

REVIEWING RECORDS

As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received.

• 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.

• To display the last Caller ID record reviewed, make sure

the phone is OFF. Then press REDIAL. To dial the

number, press REDIAL again. The number dials

automatically.

STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY

1.Make sure the phone is OFF.

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).

• 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.

DESKTOP INSTALLATION

NOTE: For desktop charging only, the handset is able to charge facing up or down.

the battery will be compromised.

5. After charging,

plug telephone

line cord into the wall jack and store excess phone cord

in wall mount bracket.

and the other end into an AC outlet.

BATTERY INSTALL

the last number you dialed (up to 32 digits). If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, just press REDIAL again (you don't have to turn the phone off and back on).

FLASH

VOICE MESSAGING

Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service and you subscribe to it, the CHARGE/ IN USE indicator on the

CHARGE/ IN USE

DELETING RECORDS

Use the DELETE button to erase the record currently shown in the display or all records.

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 4 three times for I; press 8 for T; and 4 two times for H.

IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting Service. To 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

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6.	Attach the wall mount bracket by inserting the two tabs
	at the top and then snapping the tab at the bottom into
	place.
7.	Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and
	slide the unit down firmly into place. (Wall plate not
	included.)
8.	Raise the base antenna.

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.

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.

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CHARGE/IN USE indicator

DELETING THE CURRENT RECORD

1.Make sure the phone is OFF.

2.Use the arrow buttons to display the desired Caller ID record.

3.Press DELETE. The display shows ERASE CALL ID?

4.Press DELETE again to erase the record.

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.

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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.

CALLER ID BOX INSTALLATION

1.	Remove the screw on the bottom of the Caller ID unit
	and open the battery door.
2.	Insert 8 C-size batteries as shown on the diagram.
3.	Replace the battery compartment door securely and

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.

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.

DELETING ALL RECORDS

1.	Make sure the phone is OFF.
2.	Use the arrow buttons to display the desired Caller ID
	record.
3.	Press and hold DELETE. The display shows ERASE ALL?
4.	Press DELETE again to erase all records.

6.	Press MEMORY. The display shows ENTER TEL NUMBR.
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

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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Your telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other

information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence

Number (REN) for the equipment.You must, upon request, provide

this information to your telephone company.

The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may

connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices

ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all)

areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line

should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may

connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

PARTS CHECKLIST

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

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		FRED PAGE		Mounting bracket
	TALK
	1	2	3
CHARGE/ IN USE	4	5	6
	7	8	9
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Base	Handset			Belt clip

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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 phone, performance of the battery will be compromised.

4.After charging, connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack.

5.Set the RINGER switch on the handset to ON.

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.

Required Equipment: Drill, 3/16’’ Drill Bit, Phillips Head Screw Driver, Level (optional)

1. Determine a suitable location for the unit which is

visible from various locations. Be sure the unit is close

to an AC outlet, unless you intend to operate the unit

with batteries.

replace the screw.

NOTE: If the low battery icon appears in the display, you need to replace the batteries. It is important that you replace the batteries as soon as possible to maintain Caller ID operation.

IMPORTANT: If you are not going to use the telephone for more than 30 days, remove the batteries because they may leak and damage the unit.

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA 5-2497 power supply that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.

CORDLESS PHONE BASICS

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.

FINDING THE HANDSET

This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.

Press the PAGE button on the base. The handset beeps continuously for about 2 minutes or until you press any button on the handset. You can also press PAGE again to cancel.

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 unit, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you

DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER

1.Make sure the phone is OFF.

2.Use the arrow 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.

memory label provided. You will also be able to view

the name and number in the display.

CHANGING A STORED NUMBER

Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you do to store a number—you’re just replacing the phone number with a different one.

DIALING A STORED NUMBER

1.Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK button.

2.Press MEMORY.

3.Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location. The number dials automatically.

-OR -

1.	Make sure the phone is OFF.
2.	Press MEMORY.
3.	Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the numbers
	stored in memory until the desired number is shown.

your local telephone company.

Notes

• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the

telephone company.

• Party lines are subject to state 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.

• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon

permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line.

2 Rights of the Telephone Company

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may

harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where

practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service

may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the

circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may

Remote Caller ID box Anchors and screws Power Supply

MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS

You need an RJ11 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

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.	Remove the handset hook; turn it upside down, and put
	it back in the slot. You need to do this so the handset
	doesn't fall out of the base when it is on the wall.
2.	Set the RINGER switch on the handset to ON.

2.	Locate the mounting template. A guide for the size of
	the remote unit is included.
3.	Fold the template along the horizontal dashed line.
4.	Place the template on the wall, and make sure the
	horizontal dashed line (folded line) is level. You might
	want to do this visually only, but a level will work best.
5.	On the wall, mark the locations shown on the template
	for holes and drill a 3/16’’ diameter hole, at least one
	inch deep.

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button	3175551234	Caller ID
	FRED PAGE	Review
	VOLUME	buttons

NOTE: The ringer does not have to be on for this feature to work.

RINGER SWITCH

The RINGER switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls.

TONE/PULSE DIALING

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.

1.Use the arrow buttons 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 CALL BACK. The number dials automatically.

NOTE: To clear the local area code, press and hold CHANNEL until AREA CODE appears. Then enter "000".

4. Press CALL BACK. The numbers dials 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

temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such

temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1)

promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford

you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of

your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to

procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and

Regulations.

The telephone company may make changes in its communications

facilities, equipment, operations of procedures where such action

is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent

with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to

affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the

telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to

allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

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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.

3.	Place the handset in the base.
4.	Plug the power supply into the base and then into an
	AC outlet.

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6.	Press one of the plastic anchors into each of the holes
	and place one screw in each of the anchors. Turn the
	screw until the head of the screw is 1/8’’ above the
	surface of the wall.
7.	Slip the mounting holes on the remote unit over the
	screw heads, and slide the unit firmly into place.

	TALK
		CID REVIEW
	1	ABC 2	DEF 3
TONE	GHI 4	JKL 5	MNO 6
button	PQRS 7	TUV 8	WXYZ9
CALL BACK/	TONE *	OPER 0	#	FORMAT
	CALL BACK
	REDIAL	MEMORY	FORMAT	button
REDIAL button
			DELETE
	OFF ON
	CHANNEL		FLASH
		RINGER		DELETE/
				FLASH
CHANNEL				button
button
	MEMORY		RINGER
	button		switch

This adjustment allows you to select tone (touch-tone) or pulse (rotary) mode dialing. The phone is automatically set for touch-tone use.

TONE

1.Make sure the phone is OFF.

2.Press and hold the CHANNEL button for 2 seconds until the phone beeps.

3.Press TONE*

NOTE: Check with your local phone company	MEMORY
regarding name service availability.

Store up to ten 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.

SEQUENCE

Press the REDIAL button 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). Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.