Memory, Headset and Belt Clip Operation, Service

MEMORY

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.

STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN MEMORY

REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED NUMBERS

1.Press MEMORY, then use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to view the entry.

2.While the entry is displayed, press DELETE/CHANNEL button to delete the entry. The display shows DELETE?

3.Press DELETE/CHANNEL again to delete the entry. DELETED shows in the display.

NOTE: To maximize the countdown timer's functionality, ensure the battery is fully charged.

HEADSET AND BELT CLIP

OPERATION

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET

CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION

• Aluminum siding.

• Foil backing on insulation.

• Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio

signals.

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

computers, etc.

• Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.

•The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.

•Make sure the battery is properly charged (12 hours).

•Make sure the battery pack installed correctly.

•Did the handset beep when you pressed the TALK/callback button? Did the display turn on? The battery may need to be charged.

Dial tone is OK, but can't dial out

• Make sure the tone/pulse dialing mode is set according to the

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION

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 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

•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 nor limitation of incidental or

1.	Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2.	Press the MEMORY button.
3.	Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).
4.	Press the MEMORY button again. The display shows ENTER
	NAME.

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

TO THE HANDSET

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

Headset jack

Headset plug

• 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.

type of service you are subscribed to.

Handset does not ring

•	Make sure the ringer switch on the handset is turned ON.
•	You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try
	unplugging some phones.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

	consequential damages, or limitations 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 also may have other rights
	that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

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

NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5.

For example, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the two key

twice for the letter B, press the four key three times for the letter

I, and press the five key three times for the letter L. After one

second, press the five key three times again for the second

letter L and press the one key to insert a space between the

letter L and S. Press the seven key four times for the letter S,

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

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.

TALK

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

* 0 #

•	Handset battery is low.
•	You’re out of range of the base.

DISPLAY MESSAGES

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

• See solutions for No dial tone.

You experience static, noise, or fading in and out

•	Change channels.
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to
	the base.
•	Relocate the base

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 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:

•	Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna
	for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).
•	Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the
	telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.

ACCESSORY ORDER FORM

DESCRIPTION	MODEL NO.	PRICE* QTY. TOTAL
Belt clip	5-2576	$4.95

Headset	5-2425	$19.95

	press the six key once for the letter M, press the four key three
	times for the letter I, press the eight key once for the letter T, and
	press the four key twice for the letter H.
	NOTE: If you enter a wrong letter, press DELETE/CHANNEL
	button to backspace.
5.	Press the MEMORY button to save the name. The display shows
	ENTER TEL NUMBR.
6.	Use the number keypad to enter the telephone number you
	want to store (up to 24 digits).
7.	Press MEMORY again to store the number. You will hear a
	confirmation tone.

CHANGING A STORED NUMBER

1.Repeat steps 1 through 7 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.

2.Press the MEMORY button and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.

3.PressTONE*/CANCEL to exit, or press the MEMORY button to store the number.You will hear a confirmation tone.

STORING A REDIAL NUMBER

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 again and then press 8.

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

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

PROGRAMMABLE TIMER

Keep track of baking or cooking times with the built-in, easy-to-read digital display timer. A loud two-minute alarm sounds when countdown time expires.

SETTING THE TIMER

1.	Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2.	Press the TIMER button.
3.	The unit displays SET TIMER 00 MIN 00 SEC, and the first digit

•Press the TALK/callback button to answer or place a call before using the headset.

TIP: To order a HEADSET, please refer to the accessory order form at the end of this userÕs guide.

Slot for

CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP belt clip

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. Snap the ends of the belt 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 battery plug from the jack in the handset battery compartment and remove the battery pack.

3.Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord

INCOMPLETE DATA	Caller information has been interrupted
	during transmission or the phone line is
	excessively noisy.
ENTER NAME	Prompt telling you to enter the name
	for one of the 10 memory locations.
ENTER TEL NUMBR	Prompt telling you to enter the
	telephone number for one of the 10
	memory locations.
DELETE?	Prompt asking if you want to erase
	Caller ID records or one of the 10
	numbers stored in the phone’s
	outgoing memory.
DELETE ALL?	Prompt asking if you want to erase all
	Caller ID records.
DELETED	Prompt confirming the Caller ID /
	Memory record is erased.
END OF LIST	Indicates that there is no additional
	information in Caller ID memory.
NEW	Indicates call or calls have not been
	reviewed.
UNKNOWN NAME/	The incoming call is from
CALLER/NUMBER	an area not serviced by Caller ID or the
	information was not sent.
PAGING	Someone has pressed the page button

•	Charge the battery.
•	Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with
	another household appliance.

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.

•See solutions for No dial tone.

•Replace the battery.

Memory Dialing

•Make sure the memory location keys are programmed correctly.

•Follow proper dialing sequence.

•Make sure the tone/pulse dialing mode is set according to the type of service you are subscribed to.

•Did you reprogram numbers into memory after power outage or battery replacement?

CALLER ID

No Display

•	Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a
	circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is
	connected.
•	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 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.

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.

Replacement battery	5-2461	$16.25
Power supply	5-2556	$20.85

To order, call 1-800-338-0376(for accessories only) or

complete this order form.

For credit card purchases

Your complete charge card number, its expiration date and your signature are necessary to process all charge card orders.

Copy your complete account number from your VISA card.

My card expires:

Copy your complete account number from your

Master Card or Discover.

1.Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.

2.Press the REDIAL button.

3.Press the MEMORY button to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.

To replace an old redial number stored in a memory locations with a new redial number:

1.Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.

2.Press the MEMORY button and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.

3.Press TONE*/CANCEL to exit, or press the MEMORY button again and the new redial number replaces the old redial number in that memory location. You will hear a confirmation tone.

DIALING A STORED NUMBER

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

2.Press MEMORY button.

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

-OR -

1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2.Press MEMORY button.

3.Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll through the numbers stored in memory until the desired number is shown.

4.Press TALK/callback. The numbers dial automatically.

INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE

When storing information in memory, press the PAUSE # button twice within one second 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). PAUSE shows on the display as a “P. “ Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.

	(minutes) blinks in the display.
4.	Press the desired number 0-9.
5.	After the first digit is entered, the second digit blinks.
6.	Continue entering digits for the number of seconds you want
	to set.
	NOTE: Maximum timing period is 99 minutes 99 seconds,
	while one minute equals 60 seconds.

STARTING THE TIMER

When the countdown time is set,

1.Press the TIMER button to start counting down. You will hear a confirmation tone.

2.When the countdown time expires, TIMER ON 00 MIN 00 SEC shows in the display, and an alarm sounds for two minutes.

STOPPING THE TIMER

When the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode), press the TONE*/ CANCEL or TIMER button to stop the countdown and return to standby mode.

NOTE: The timer stops automatically if the battery charge is low or empty.

PAUSING THE TIMER

Press the TIMER button to pause the countdown. The remaining time is held. Press TIMER again to resume the countdown.

USING THE TIMER WITH OTHER MODES

Once the countdown starts, the timer keeps counting down until time runs out and the alarm sounds even if the phone is in other modes. To cancel the timer while in other modes, press TONE*/ CANCEL or TIMER. The timer does not show in the display in other modes. To view the remaining time, press the TIMER button.

TALK MODE

1.Press the TIMER button to view the remaining time, and press TIMER again to display the channel number, call counter, and volume level.

•When the countdown is complete, TIMER STOP shows in the display, and an alarm sounds for two minutes.

2.Press the TIMER button to stop the alarm and display the channel number, call counter, and volume level.

into the jack inside the handset.

4. Put the battery compartment door back on.

5. Place handset in the base to charge.

Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for

12 hours) prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery 5-2461.

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. product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact your local recycling center.

GENERAL PRODUCT CARE

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).

•DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.

•Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the phone.

•Clean 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.

	on the base.
BLOCKED CALL	The person is calling from a number
	that has been blocked from
	transmission.
BLOCKED NAME	The person’s name is 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.
EMPTY	Indicates a memory location is vacant.
NO CALLS	Indicates no CID records have been
	stored.
MESSAGE WAITING	Indicates a message is available.
BLOCK NUMBER	The caller’s number is blocked from
	transmission.
MSG WAITING OFF	Indicates a message is received.
REPLACE MEMO?	Prompt asking if you want to replace
	the old record with the new entry.

HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS

Signal	Meaning
A long warbling tone	Signals an incoming call
(with ringer on)
Two long beeps	ConfirmationTone
One short and one long beep	Page signal
One short beep	Low battery warning
every seven seconds
Three short beeps	Error tone

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

TELEPHONE

No dial tone

•Check and/or repeat installation steps:

Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet.

Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the modular wall jack.

•Disconnect the base from the wall jack and connect another phone to the same jack. If there is no dial tone on the second phone, the problem might be your wiring or local service.

•Is battery fully charged? Try replacing the battery. Make sure the battery is properly installed and connected.

•If you are using AC power, make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Disconnect the unit from the plug and 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.

In use/charge indicator on the base flashes

•Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service and you subscribe to it, the in use/charge 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.

SERVICE

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents. 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 guide or call customer service 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.

Purchase date ________________________________________________

Name of store ________________________________________________

How you get service:

•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.” For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required. 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

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. ATLINKS accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.

•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 IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO 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., ITS AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

Copy the number above your name on the Master Card.