RCA 26930 Operation, Causes of Poor Reception, Troubleshooting Tips, Changing the Battery

CHANGING A STORED NUMBER

HEADSET AND BELT CLIP

GENERAL PRODUCT CARE

HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS

TELEPHONE

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ACCESSORY ORDER FORM

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

OPERATION

CONNECTING A HEADSET TO THE

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).

Signal	Meaning
A long warbling tone	Signals an incoming call
(with ringer on)

Problem	Solution
Dial tone is OK, but	• Make sure the tone/
can't dial out	pulse setting is programmed

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

(OR CALL 1-800-338-0376 FOR ACCESSORIES ONLY)

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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.

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.

HANDSET

For hands free conversation, connect the headset (optional) to the HEADSET jack as shown. The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is connected.

Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head and over your ear.

Move the microphone to approximately 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.

•Press theTALK button to answer or place a call before using the headset.

Headset jack

Headset plug

• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.

• Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough

treatment to the phone.

• Clean the phone 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.

• Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset

and base with a clean pencil eraser.

CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION

•	Aluminum siding
• Foil backing on insulation
•	Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield
	radio signals

One short beep, one	Page signal
long beep (several times)
Three short beeps	Out of range
Four short beeps	Low battery warning

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

CALLER ID

Problem	Solution
No Display	• Is battery fully charged?Try
	replacing the battery.
	• If you are using AC power,
	make sure that the unit is
	connected to a non-switched

	correctly.
Handset does not ring	• Make sure the RINGER
	switch on the handset is
	turned to ON.
	• You may have too many
	extension phones on your line.
	Try unplugging some phones.
	• Seesolutionsfor“Nodialtone”.
You experience static,	• Change channels
noise, or fading in	• Is handset out of range?
and out	Move closer to the base.
	• Does the base need to be
	relocated?
	• Charge battery.
	• Make sure base is not
	plugged into an outlet with

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection	✂
against harmful interference in a residential installation.	LINE.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the	DOTTED
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	ALONG
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:
	CUT
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna
for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).	USTOMER:C
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the
different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.

telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.

• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit

• 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

Belt clip	5-2462	5-2463	$4.95
Headset	5-2444	5-2425	$36.35
Replacement battery	5-2461		$14.95

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INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING

CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP

• You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves,

stoves, computers, etc.

electrical outlet. Disconnect

the unit from the plug and

another household

appliance.

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.

name on the Master Card

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.

REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED NUMBERS

1.Press MEMORY, then use the arrow keys to view the entry.

2.While the entry is displayed, press DELETE to delete the entry. The display shows ERASE MEMO?

3.Press DELETE a second time to delete the entry.

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 and then press 8.

4.At the next access tone, press MEMORY and then 9.

TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the next memory button, or your call might not go through.

There are two slots, one on each side of the handset.

• Attach the belt clip by
inserting the sides of the
belt clip into the slots.	Slot for	Slot for
Snap the ends of the belt	belt clip	belt clip
clip into place.

CHANGING THE BATTERY

Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace battery.

1.Remove the battery compartment door.

2.Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the

battery pack from the handset.

3.Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord into the jack inside the handset.

4.Put the battery compartment door back on.

5.Place handset in the base to charge. If you don’t charge the handset battery properly (for 12 hours) when you first set up the phone and/or when you install a new battery pack, the battery’s long-term performance

will be compromised.

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.

	NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery
	used in your ATLINKS USA, Inc.
RBRC	product indicates that we are
RBRC	participating in a program to collect
	and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries
Ni-Cd	throughout the United States. Please
	call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
	or contact your local recycling center.

• 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.

MESSAGE INDICATORS

The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit.

ERROR	Caller information has been interrupted
	during transmission or the phone is
	excessively noisy.
ENTER NAME	Prompt telling you to enter a name for
	one of the 10 memory locations.
ERASE ALL?	Prompt asking if you want to erase all
	Caller ID records.
ERASE CALL ID?	Prompt asking if you want to erase the
	current Caller ID record that is shown
	on the display.
ERASE MEMO?	Prompt asking if you want to erase one
	of the 10 numbers stored in the
	phone's outgoing memory.
END OF LIST	Indicates there is no additional
	information in the Caller ID memory log.
NEW	Indicates call or calls have not been
	reviewed.
UNKNOWN	The incoming call is from an area not
	serviced by Caller ID or the information
	was not sent.
PAGING YOU	Someone has pressed the PAGE button
	on the base.
BLOCKED	The person is calling from a number that
	has been blocked from transmission.
REPT	Repeat call message. Indicates that a
	new call from the same number was
	received more than once.
NO DATA	No Caller ID information was received.

	plug it in again.
	• Did you order 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
Problem	Solution
No dial tone	• Check installation:
	— Is the base power cord
	connected to a working outlet?
	— Is the telephone line cord
	connected to the base unit
	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.
	• Is the handset out of range
	of the base?
	• Make sure the battery is
	properly charged (12 hours).
	• Is the battery pack
	installed correctly?
	• Did the handset beep
	when you pressed the
	TALK button? Did the
	CHARGE/ IN USE indicator
	come on?The battery may
	need to be charged.

Unit beeps	• Place handset in base for
	20 seconds to reset the
	security code. If that
	doesn’t work, charge
	battery for 12 hours.
	• Clean charging contacts on
	handset and base with a
	soft cloth, or an eraser.
	• Seesolutionsfor“Nodialtone”.
	• Replace battery.
Memory Dialing	• Did you program the memory
	location keys correctly?
	• Did you follow proper
	dialing sequence?
	• Makesurethetone/pulse
	settingisprogrammedcorrectly.
	• Did you reprogram
	numbers into memory
	after power outage or
	battery replacement?

SERVICE

The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by ATLINKS USA, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this user's guide or contact Consumer Information at 1-800-448-0329.

Or refer inquiries to:

ATLINKS USA, Inc.

Manager, Consumer Relations

P O Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206

Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

•Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

•One year, from date of purchase.

(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:

•Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit.

•The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

How to make a warranty claim:

•Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

•”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service.” Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

ATLINKS USA, Inc. c/o Thomson multimedia Inc. 11721 B Alameda Ave.

Socorro, Texas 79927

•Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

•Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson multimedia Inc. accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Thomson multimedia Inc..

•A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

What your warranty does not cover:

•Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls. Any additional information, should be obtained from your dealer.)

•Installation and setup service adjustments.

•Batteries.

•Damage from misuse or neglect.

•Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

•Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

•Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

•Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your

unit. It will make it easier to contact, you should it ever be necessary.The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:

•THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE ISTHE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLETO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY ATLINKS USA, INC., IT’S AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASETHE SCOPE OFTHIS WARRANTY.

•REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ATLINKS USA, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:

•Some states do not allow the exclusion no limitation of incidental or consequential damage, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

•This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

•This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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