27938
40-Channel 2.4 GHz Caller ID with Call Waiting Cordless Telephone
User's Guide
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EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public SwitchedTelephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and theTechnical Requirements for TelephoneTerminal Equipment published by ACTA.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company |
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US |
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 |
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 all of the features of 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 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: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION
¥Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
¥Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
¥Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
¥Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
¥Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes, other phones, or modems.
INSTALLING THE PHONE
Your telephone should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top, or you can mount it on a wall. A wall mounting pedestal is packaged with your phone.
NOTE: For desktop charging only, the handset may be charged facing up or down.
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CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL) POWER
Plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the back of the base and the other end into an electrical outlet. The charge/in use indicator turns on to indicate the battery is charging when the handset is placed on the base cradle.
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc.
CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE
1.Plug the one end of the telephone line cord into the jack marked TEL LINE on the back of the base and the other end into a modular wall phone jack.
2.Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON, and place the handset in the cradle on the base.
NOTE: The phone is shipped from the manufacturer in tone dialing mode.
SET UP
There are five programmable menus available: Language, Area Code, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse Dialing, and Default Setting.
LANGUAGE SETTING SELECTION
1.Press the flash/program button until Ò1ENG 2FRA 3ESP Ò shows in the display. Ò1ENG Ò is the default setting.
2.Use the cid/vol (+ or
3.Press flash/program to store selection.
AREA CODE SELECTION
1.Press the flash/program button until ÒAREA CODE - -
2.Use the handset number pad to enter your three digit area code.
Note: If you make a mistake, press the channel/delete button to erase the wrong area code and repeat step 2.
3.Press flash/program to store selection.
RINGER TONE SELECTION
1.Press the flash/program button until ÒRINGERTONEÓ shows in the display. Ò1Ó is the default setting.
2.Use the cid/vol (+ or
3.Press flash/program to store selection.
TONE/PULSE DIALING SELECTION
1.Press the flash/program button until Ò1TONE 2PULSEÓ shows in the display. Ò1TONEÓ is the default setting.
2.Use the cid/vol (+ or
3.Press flash/program to store selection.
DEFAULT SETTING SELECTION
1.Press the flash/program button until DEFAULT shows in the display. NO is the default setting.
2.Use the cid/vol (+ or
3.Press flash/program to store selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS
Display
MAKING A CALL
To make a call, press the TALK/CALLBACK button before you dial and press it again to hang up. Or you may dial a number, and then press the TALK/CALLBACK button.
REDIAL
While the phone is on, press the redial button to quickly redial 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). Or you may press the redial button, and then press the TALK/CALLBACK button.
FLASH
If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display.To connect to the waiting call, press the flash button on the handset and your original call is put on hold. You may switch back and forth between the two calls by pressing the flash button.
TIP: Don’t use the TALK/CALLBACK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.
IN USE INDICATOR
The phone is ON when the charge/ in use indicator on the base is lit. The charge/in use indicator on the base flashes when you receive a call.
CHANNEL BUTTON
While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to get rid of static. Press and release the channel/delete button to advance to the next clear channel.
TEMPORARY TONE
This feature is useful only if you have pulse dialing service. Temporary Tone Dialing enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access
1.Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
2.When your call is answered, press the * TONE/cancel button on the handset
number pad to temporarily change from PULSE dialing to TONE dialing. Temporary tone dialing mode is displayed as .
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/cancel button to cancel any command you initiated.
CALLER ID 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. To receive Caller ID information for a Call Waiting call, you must subscribe to the combined Caller ID Call Waiting service.
When your telephone rings, and you are subscribed to Caller ID Call Waiting service, you will receive information (if available) transmitted by your local telephone company. You will also receive Caller ID information from Call Waiting calls.
If you receive an incoming call and you are already on the phone, a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting Call on the line, and Caller ID information for the Call Waiting call shows on the display. This information may include the phone number, date and time; or the name, phone number, and date and time. The unit stores up to 40 calls for later review.
¥Press the program/flash button to put the current person on hold so that you can answer the incoming call.
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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.
NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability.
REVIEWING 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 - button to scroll through the call records from the most recent to the oldest.
¥Press the cid/vol + button to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the newest.
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO MEMORY
You may transfer a Caller ID record to your phoneÕs memory.
DELETING RECORDS
Use the chan/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 (not in talk mode).
2.Use the cid/vol (+ or
3.Press chan/delete. The display shows DELETE CALL ID?
4.Press chan/delete again to erase the record and the next Caller ID record shows in the display. You will hear a confirmation tone.
DELETING ALL RECORDS
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2.Use the cid/vol (+ or
3.Press and hold chan/delete button until DELETE ALL? shows in the display.
4.Press chan/delete again to erase all records. You will hear a confirmation tone. The display shows NO CALLS.
DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2.Use the cid/vol (+ or
3.Press TALK/CALLBACK. 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.
1.Use the cid/vol (+ or
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 TALK/CALLBACK. The number dials automatically.
MEMORY
Store up to ten
STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN MEMORY
1. | Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). |
2. | Press the mem button. |
of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact | |
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 theTelephone 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 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 or 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, |
You will need an RJ11C type modular phone jack, which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you donÕt 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, microwave ovens, 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, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances.
Certain other communications devices may also use the 2.4 GHz frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. If you are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner’s manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the 2.4 GHz
WALL MOUNTING
CID/VOL (+ or
redial button
*TONE/cancel button
chan/delete button
ringer switch
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format button
# PAUSE button
flash/program button
mem button
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 the TALK/CALLBACK button on the handset.
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.
VOLUME
The cid/vol (+ or
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly before storing in memory. It is not possible to
1.Use the cid/vol (+ or
2.Press the mem button.
3.Press the desired memory location. Example, press the number 1 key to store the record in memory location 1. You will hear a confirmation tone.
To Replace an Old Memory with a New CID Record:
1.Repeat steps 1 through step 3 in Transferring CID Records To Memory.
2.After entering the memory location, ÒREPLACE MEMO?Ó shows in the display.
3.Press the mem button again, and the new CID record replaces the old memory in that location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
3. | Press the desired memory location (0 through 9). |
4. | Press the mem button again. The display shows ENTER NAME. |
| NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5. |
5. | Use the number keys on the handset to enter the name (up to 15 characters) and |
| press the memory button to save. More than one letter is stored in each of the |
| number keys. For example, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the |
| letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. |
| Wait for 1 second, and then press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L. Press the 1 |
| key to insert a space between the L and the S. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; |
| press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the 8 |
| key for the letterT; press the 4 key twice for the letter H. |
| NOTE: The cursor will automatically move to the next position if another |
| number key is pressed. |
6. | Press the mem button to save the name. The display shows ENTER TEL NUMBER. |
in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. |
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
| ATLINKS USA, Inc. |
Model 27938 | 101 West 103rd Street |
Indianapolis, IN 46290 | |
15889550 (Rev. 1 DOM E) | © 2002 ATLINKS USA, Inc. |
Trademark(s) ¨ Registered | |
Printed in China | Marca(s) Registrada(s) |
frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks,
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 the code.
NOTE: For best results, before you hang the phone on the wall, charge the phone on a flat surface.
1.Turn the base over.
2.Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of the pedestal into the slots on the lower portion of the bottom of the base. Then push down and snap the pedestal into place.
3.Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base and pedestal) over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)
NOTE: If desired, gather the extra telephone line and power supply cord together, fasten with a wire tie, and store inside the wall mounting pedestal.
RECEIVING A CALL
1.Check the display to see who is calling.
2.Press the TALK/CALLBACK button.
button to increase the volume and the - button to decrease the volume.
7. | Use the number keypad to enter the telephone number you want to store (up to |
| 24 digits). |
8. | Press mem again to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone. |
