RCA 27600 warranty Parts Checklist, Wall Mount Installation, Mute, TONE/PULSE Dialing

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40-Channel 2.4GHz Cordless Telephone User’s Guide

INTRODUCTION

Your Cordless Telephone is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the most from your new cordless telephone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.

IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that is not cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

PARTS CHECKLIST

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

Telephone line cord

WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

Because it is necessary to charge the handset for	8
12 hours prior to connecting the phone for use the
first time, it is better to leave the unit on a flat	9

surface during initial charge before attempting to hang it on the wall.

1. Make sure the mounting bracket is securely

fastened.5

2.Set the RINGER switch to ON.

3.Place the handset in the base.

4.Plug the power supply into the power jack on the back of the base and the other end into an AC outlet. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator comes on, indicating 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 when you first set up the phone, perfomance of the battery will be compromised.

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MUTE

Use the MUTE button to interrupt a phone conversation to talk privately with someone else in the room.

1.Press MUTE to activate mute feature (the BAT LOW/MUTE indicator blinks).

2.Press MUTE again to turn it off.

TONE/PULSE DIALING

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 CHAN button for 2 seconds until the phone beeps.

3.Press TONE*.

PULSE

STORING A PAUSE IN MEMORY

Use the RE/PA button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in the dialing sequence (for example, when you must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when you must enter codes to access your bank’s information line). Each pause counts toward the 16-digit limit.

If you need to dial 9 to get an outside line and want to store a number in memory without having to dial 9 each time, you would:

1.Make sure the phone is OFF.

2.Press MEM.

3.Press 9.

4.Press RE/PA.

5.Dial the phone number you want to store in memory.

6.Press MEM.

7.Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.

TIP: If you need a longer pause, press RE/PA button more times.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

In case of difficulty, please check the following Troubleshooting Guide before seeking service.

Problem	Solution
No dial tone	• Check installation:
	— Is the base power cord connected to a
	working outlet?
	— Is CHARGE/IN USE indicator on?
	— 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 the base unit’s
	range? Move closer to the base unit.
	• Make sure the battery is properly charged

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 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

ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
DESCRIPTION	CATALOG NUMBER			PRICE*	QUANTITY	TOTAL
	White		Black
AC power supply	5-2514		5-2501	$19.95
Belt Clip	5-2518		5-2519	$10.85
Replacement battery		5-2505		$21.35

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.

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				Mounting	Belt clip	AC power
Base	Handset			bracket		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 phone company to find out how to get one installed.

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.

5. Remove the mounting bracket. Rotate it so that the bottom of the phone is flat. Reattach the mounting bracket by inserting the tabs into the slots on the top of the unit first, and then snapping the bottom tabs into place.

6.Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base and into a modular phone jack. Then stuff the excess line cord into the mounting bracket.

7.Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into place. (Wall plate not included.)

8.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.

9.Raise the base antenna.

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.

1.	Make sure the phone is OFF.
2.	Press and hold the CHAN button for 2 seconds until the phone beeps.
3.	Press #.

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.	Press the TALK button.
2.	Call the bank’s information line.
3.	Press the TONE button after your call is answered.
4.	Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction.

DIALING A STORED NUMBER

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

2.Press MEM.

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

BELT CLIP OPERATION

	(12 hours).
	• Is the battery pack installed correctly?
	• If the phone still does not work, discon-
	nect the power cord and remove the
	battery pack.Then reconnect the power
	cord and reinstall the battery pack. Place
	handset in the base for 10 seconds to
	allow it to reinitialize.
Dial tone is OK, but	• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is
can’t dial out	programmed 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.

standard UPS or its equivalent to:

ATLINKS USA, Inc.

c/o Thomson multimedia Inc. 11721 B Alameda Ave. Socorro, Texas 79927

•PayanychargesbilledtoyoubytheExchangeCenterforservicenotcoveredbythewarranty.

•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.

My card expires:

Copy your complete account number from your Master Card or Discover.

Copy the number above your name on the Master Card.

My card expires:

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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

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 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 interference continues, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA 5-2501(black) or 5-2514( white) power supply that came with this unit. Using other adapters may damage the unit.

CORDLESS PHONE BASICS

MAKING A CALL

After initial set up, put handset in the base for 12 hours to charge the battery.

The only two things you need to know to make a call are:

•Press the TALK button before you dial.

•Press TALK or place the handset in the base to hang up.

5. Hang up when finished. The phone returns to pulse (rotary) service.

PAGING THE HANDSET

Press the PAGE button on the base to locate a misplaced
handset. When you press the PAGE button, the handset	IN USE
beeps. Press the TALK button when you locate the	CHARGE/
	PAGE
handset.	PAGE
	button

NOTE: You can still page the handset with the ringer off.

CHANNEL BUTTON

If you ever experience any interference or don’t have clear voice quality, press the CHAN button on the handset to advance to another channel.

CONNECTING THE

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

Slot for	Slot for
belt clip	belt clip

	• See solutions for “No dial tone.”
Cannot hear phone	• Press the VOL button to adjust the
conversation	volume to the desired listening level.
You experience static,	• Change channels.
noise, or fading in and out	• Is handset out of range? Move closer to
	the base.
	• Does the base need to be relocated?
	• Charge handset battery.
	• Make sure base is not plugged into an
	outlet with another household appliance.
Range is shorter	• Press the CHAN button during the
than normal	conversation to select a new channel.

• 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

____________________________________________________________________
Authorized Signature
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise	$_______________
Sales Tax	$_______________
We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state,
county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
Use VISA or Master Card or Discover preferably. Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only. No COD or Cash. All accessories are subject to availability. Where
applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

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 your local telephone company.

Notes

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

INSTALLATION

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IN USE INDICATOR			TALK
You know the phone is on when you see the IN USE
			button
indicator on the handset light.	TALK	IN USE BAT LOW CHAN
		MUTE
REDIAL	RE/PA	FLASH	MUTE
	1 ABC2		DEF 3
	GHI 4	JKL 5	MNO6

MEMORY

Store up to 10 numbers in memory for quick dialing.

CHAN button

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

	•	Position the base antenna upward.
Battery will not hold a	• Be sure you are sufficiently charging the
charge or is fully charged		battery. When the battery has been
and the BAT LOW lights		charged for 12 hours, you can expect
		approximately 4 hours of talk time.

INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDERTHIS WARRANTY ISTHE

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OFTHE CONSUMER. ATLINKS USA, INC. SHALL NOT

BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING

FROM THE USE OFTHIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF

ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ONTHIS PRODUCT.THIS DIS-

Shipping/Handling	$5.00
	$_______________
Total Amount Enclosed	$_______________
Mail order form and money order or check (in U.S. currency) made payable
to Thomson multimedia Inc. to:

•	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.

2Rights 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 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, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

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.

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DESKTOP INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the mounting bracket is securely fastened.

Press the TALK button, then press the RE/PA (redial/pause)	PQRS7	TUV8	WXYZ9	RE/PA
button to redial the last number you called (up to 32 digits).	TONE*	OPER 0	#	button
		OFF • • ON
	VOL		MEM
RECEIVING A CALL		RINGER
To answer a call, you must press the TALK button before
you can talk.
FLASH			FLASH	MUTE
			button	button
Use the FLASH button to activate custom calling services such
as Call Waiting or call transfer, which are available through
your local phone company.

STORING A NUMBER IN

MEMORY

1.Make sure the phone is OFF.

2.Press the MEM button.

3.Dial the number (up to 20 digits).

4.Press MEM.

5.Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.

CHANGING A STORED NUMBER

TALK		CHAN
	IN USE BAT LOW
	MUTE
RE/PA	FLASH	MUTE
1	ABC2	DEF 3
GHI 4	JKL 5	MNO6
PQRS7	TUV8	WXYZ9
TONE*	OPER 0	#
	OFF • • ON
VOL		MEM
	RINGER

	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

	• Check to be sure battery contacts on both
	the handset and the base are making
	contact and are clean; free of dirt or lint.
	• When the handset is placed in the base,
	check that the base CHARGE/IN USE
	indicator is on.
BAT LOW indicator	• Place handset in base for 10 seconds to
stays on	reset the phone. If that doesn’t work,
	charge battery for 12 hours.
Memory Dialing	• Did you program the memory location keys
doesn’t work	correctly?
	• Did you follow proper dialing sequence?
	• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is

CLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY

THE LAWS OFTHE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPTTOTHE EXTENT PROHIBITED

BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ONTHIS PRODUCT IS LIMITEDTO

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 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.

Thomson multimedia Inc.
Mail Order Department
P.O. Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573-8419
Name_______________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________ Apt.____________
City ________________________State________ ZIP_________________
Daytime Phone Number (	)_______________________________

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.

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.

2.	Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON.
3.	Plug the power supply into the power jack on the back of base and the other end
	into an AC outlet.

TIP: If you press the TALK button to activate custom calling
services such as call waiting, you’ll hang up the phone. Press
FLASH instead.	TALK	CHAN
		IN USE BAT LOW
		MUTE

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 number.

RE/PA MEM button button

	Guide.
•	Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
•	Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.

	programmed correctly.
Unit locks up and	• If the phone still does not work,
no communication	disconnect the power cord and remove
between the base	the battery pack.Then reconnect the

SERVICE	Please make sure that this form has been filled out completely.
The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by the manufacturer or
its authorized service agents. In accordance with FCC requirements,

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.

•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, “How To 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.

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

Model 27600A	ATLINKS USA, Inc.
	10330 North Meridian Street
15644590 (Rev. 2 E/S)
	Indianapolis, IN 46290
01-21
	© 2001 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Printed in China
	Trademark(s) ® Registered
	Marca(s) Registrada(s)

4.	Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator (on
	the base) comes on to indicate that the battery is charging. If you don’t charge the
	handset battery properly (for 12 hours) when you first set up the phone, perfor-
	mance of the battery will be compromised.
5.	Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base and into
	a modular phone jack.
6.	Raise the base antenna.
	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.

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA 5-2501(black) or 5-2514( white) power supply that came with this unit. Using other adapters may damage the unit.

	RE/PA	FLASH	MUTE
	1	ABC2	DEF 3
VOLUME	GHI 4	JKL 5	MNO6
	PQRS7	TUV8	WXYZ9
The VOL button controls the volume of the handset's	TONE* OPER 0		#
		OFF • • ON
	VOL		MEM
earpiece.		RINGER
RINGER SWITCH	VOL button		RINGER–
The handset ringer switch can be set to ON or OFF. If the			ON OFF

switch is off, the unit will not ring. switch

STORING A REDIAL NUMBER

1.Make sure the phone is OFF.

2.Press MEM.

3.Press RE/PA.

4.Press MEM.

5.Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.

NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your ATLINKS USA 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.

and the handset	power cord and reinstall the battery pack.
	Place handset in the base for 10 seconds
	to allow it to reinitialize.
•	If a power outage occurs while the
	handset is away from the base, the
	handset must be returned to the base
	when the power returns.

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	✂
Consumer Information, 1-800-448-0329.
Or refer inquiries to:	.
	LINE
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations	DOTTED
P O Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down	ALONG
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.
	CUT
Purchase date ____________________________
	CUSTOMER:
Name of store____________________________