Action

Meaning

When

A segment scrolls around the

recording

rim when recording an

 

incoming or outgoing

 

message.

When

Shows the base volume level

adjusting

when adjusting the volume.

volume

 

 

 

6Conventions Used in this Manual

This manual uses the following conventions.

• Bold text

Bold text is used for messages and instructions that are shown on the handset or base display screen.

Handset and Base Station Keys Except where indicated otherwise, basic operation is the same for both the handset and base station of this product. However, for some functions the keys used on the handset and base station have different shapes or different lettering.

The procedures in this manual use the handset key icons. This table shows the corresponding keys for the base station. Refer to it when needed.

Key on

Key on

Handset

Base Station

u

u

d

d

o

Left c key

Key on

Key on

Handset

Base Station

cRight c key

i

i

*

*

#

#

These keys are used to access the main menu and utilize functions such as redial and caller ID.

For details, see 5.2 and 5.4.

• Terminology

When a procedure applies equally to the handset and the base station, the word “unit” is used to indicate both.

• Scrolling

“Scroll n” means to use the u and

dkeys on the handset or the u and d keys on the base station to scroll through a menu or list on the display screen.

Note: See Section 5 for detailed descriptions of the functions and use of the keys of the handset and base station.

7 Getting started

7.1Connect the base station 1 Place the base station in a central

location near the telephone line socket and electricity socket.

2 Connect the line cord and the power cable to their corresponding

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