To assign a ring tone to a line (crescendo ring mode):
1.Select desired ring tone: Press the FLASH key (see Fig. 1); then a key on the dial pad from
2.Assign ring tone to a line: When you have selected a suitable ring tone, press the STORE key (see Fig. 1), then press number ‘3’ on the dial pad to assign the ring tone to line 1, or number ‘4’ on the dial pad to assign the ring tone to line ‘2’.
To return to regular ring mode:
1.Press the FLASH key; then the number ‘1’ on the dial pad.
2.Press the STORE key; then the number on the keypad that corresponds to the line for which you wish to change back to regular ring mode.
Adjusting Speakerphone Volume
The speakerphone has eight (8) levels. To adjust speaker- phone volume, locate the volume up/down keys, located on the front of the phone to the left of the keypad. With the speaker active, press the “down” arrow key to decrease the volume level, and press the “up” arrow key to increase it.
Adjusting Handset Receive Volume
The handset has eight (8) volume levels. To adjust the handset volume, locate the volume up/down keys, located on the handset, below the “#” key. Pressing the UP arrow key will decrease the volume level, while pressing the DOWN arrow key will increase it.
Auto Dial Keys
The AC8100/AC9100 series has either five (5) or ten (10) programmable guest service (auto dial) keys, depending on the model you own. These keys can be programmed to automatically dial telephone numbers, or to activate telephone system features. To program the auto dial keys (programming can only be done from base unit):
1.With the phone “on hook” (inactive) and the faceplate removed, press the recessed STORE key (see diagram).
2.Enter the desired telephone number (up to 15 digits in length) to be stored. To enter a “pause” in the number string, press the REDIAL key as necessary.
3.Press the STORE key again.
4.Press the auto dial key where the number is to be stored. Programming is now complete for that auto dial key.
To program additional keys, repeat this process.
Receiving a Call
An audible ring and flickering red LED indicate an incoming call.
To answer a call using the handset while it is not on the base:
1.Pick up the handset.
2.Press the line key. The handset will go
3.To end the call, place the handset in the base unit cradle, or press the OFF key on the handset.
To answer a call using the handset while it is resting on the base:
1. Pick up the handset from the base.
2.To end the call, replace the handset in the base unit cradle, or press the ON key on the handset.
To answer a call using the speakerphone:
1.Press the line key. The speakerphone will go
2.Alternatively, press the SPKR key.
3.To end the call, press the SPKR key or the line key again.
Placing a Call
Using the handset:
1.Pick up the handset and press the ON key. Listen for dial tone and dial the desired number, or press an auto dial key to dial a preprogrammed number.
2.After the call is complete, press the OFF key to end the call.
Using the speakerphone:
1.Press either the LINE or SPKR key.
2.Listen for dial tone, and dial the desired number, or press an auto dial key to dial a preprogrammed number.
3.After the call is complete, press the SPKR key to end call.
Redial
The AC8100/AC9100 series can automatically redial the last number dialed. On either the handset or base, press the REDIAL key to redial the last number.
Using the Hold Key
The HOLD key places the call on hold locally at the cordless telephone.
To Place a Call on Hold:
1.With a call active, press the red HOLD key on either the handset or base unit.
2.The red line LED will slowly blink, indicating the call is on hold.
To Remove a Call From Hold:
1.Press the line key of the call on hold, or the HOLD key again. This will remove the call from hold, making the call active again.
2.The red line LED will return to steady illumination, indicating the line is active.
To Change Phones After Placing a Call on Hold:
1.Place the call on hold as above.
2.Pick up the call at another telephone that is on the same line. The telephone will activate the line and remove the hold at the original telephone.
To Mute the Speakerphone
1.Press the MUTE key on the base unit. The red LED above the MUTE key will illuminate. The party on the other end will not be able to hear you when the MUTE LED is lit.
2.Press the MUTE key again to turn off the mute feature. The MUTE LED will go out.
Converting From Desk to Wall Mount
The AC8100/AC9100 series can be adapted for wall mounting applications. The conversion is easiest to make when the handset and cords are not connected.
1.Located on the handset cradle, above the speaker grill, is the wall/desk mount clip. Remove this clip by firmly pushing it upward towards the top of the phone.
2.Flip the clip over (top to bottom) so that the protruding edge is towards the top of the phone and replace it in
