TELEPHONE OPERATION (CONT.)

TELEPHONE OPERATION (CONT.)

40 Channel AutoScan Operation

Your cordless telephone has 40 operating channels. The phone will automatically search and select the clearest channel when you press the TALK button. If you hear noise or other interference during your conversation, you can manually select a clearer channel by pressing and releasing the CH button on the handset to switch to another spare channel. Your call will not be interrupted.

NOTE:

You must be in usable range to change channels. If you press the CH button when you are close to being out of range, you may lose the call. If this occurs, place the handset back into the base for a few seconds to reset the security code and then make the call again.

Receiver Volume Control

Your FF2128 allows you to adjust the handset volume to a more comfortable listening level. Slide the RECEIVER VOLUME CONTROL on the side of the handset to NORM, MID or HIGH.

Making a Call

1.Make sure the base antenna is in upright position.

2.Lift the handset and press the TALK button to be connected to the phone line. The handset LCD display will show “TALK” and the TALK timer will start. The base LCD display will show “LINE IN USE”.

3.After hearing a dial tone, dial the desired number.

Or you may predial the number (without pressing the TALK button), then press the CALLS button.

4.If you misdial, simply press the TALK button, wait for a couple of seconds, and press the TALK button again for a new dial tone.

5.After your conversation is completed, press the TALK button once to disconnect the line, or return the handset to the base.

Receiving a Call

When the phone rings:

1.IF THE HANDSET IS OUT OF THE CRADLE, press the TALK button.

2.IF THE HANDSET IS IN THE CRADLE, lift the handset. DO NOT press the TALK button, as you will be connected automatically.

Temporary Tone (*):

NOTE:

If you experience difficulty with placing or receiving calls, the lost security code may be the cause of the problem. When this occurs, the handset can no longer communicate with its base. The loss of the code can occur any of the following ways: if the battery is drained and needs recharging; the handset is out of range of the base unit; the AC adaptor is disconnected or a power loss has occurred; or anything that causes electrical interference, for example multiple cordless telephones, baby monitors, televisions, VCR’s etc. Reset the security code by placing the handset on the base for 10 seconds. If that does not work, make sure the AC adaptor is connected. If necessary, unplug the AC adaptor from the power source. Disconnect the battery for 5 seconds and then reconnect. Place the handset on the base and then replug the AC adaptor (see Troubleshooting).

Ringer Control

If you do not want the unit to ring, set the RINGER switches on the side of the handset and on the rear of the base to OFF. The handset and base will no longer ring when a call is being received. The LCD display will show “RINGING” when a call comes in.

Flash

You can use your cordless telephone with special services such as Call Waiting or Three Way Calling (Special subscription from your local telephone company is required). During a telephone conversation, you may hear a tone or click, which indicates that you are receiving another call. To speak to the second caller and put the first caller on hold, press the FLASH button. Press FLASH button again to return to the original call. You may also press the FLASH button to obtain a new dial tone.

Redial

Your FF2128 remembers the last number dialed.

1.Press the TALK button on the handset. When you hear a dial tone, press the REDIAL button. Or

2.Press the REDIAL button, the last number will be shown on the LCD display. Press the CALLS button.

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In Pulse dialing mode, you can access bank facilities, telephone answering machines, etc., by simply pressing the TONE( * ) key to get into the tone mode and input the required tone codes. It will reset automatically after you end your call.

Out of Range

If you try to place a call when you are too far away from the base, you will hear static. If this occurs, move closer to the base.

Pause

You can insert a 4-second PAUSE into the dialing of long distance numbers. Press the REDIAL button on the handset during dialing.

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