8) SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
Follow these steps to set the date and time:
1) Press PRGM. The PROGRAM MODE prompt will appear.
2) Press REVIEW with the month cursor flashing. SET DATE/TIME prompt
will appear.
3) Enter the desired date using a number key.
4) Enter the current time using a number key when the hour cursor flashes.
*= AM #= PM appears.
5) Press *to select AM or #to select PM. The phone beeps and the set time
display returns.
NOTE:If you make a mistake on the settings, wait 20 seconds. The backlight will turn off to exit
setup.Then start again at Step 1. Date and time are preset to January 1 & 12:00 AM
9) SETTING THE AREA CODEFollow these steps to store your home area code:
1) Press PRGM. The PROGRAM MODE prompt will appear.
2) Press DIAL. SET AREA CODE and 000 will appear. The first 0flashes.
3) Enter the desired area code.
4) When you set the area code’s last digit, press the PRGM key. The B250D
will beep once to confirm the setting. To reset the area code, simply
repeat the above steps.
NOTE:If you make a mistake while setting the area code, repeat the above steps.
10) ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRASTRepeatedly press CONTRAST to adjust the display contrast. The B250D will beep once
when it reaches the darkest or the lightest contrast. There are four (4) levels of con-
trast settings. The default level is CONTRAST 1.
11) OPERATION11.1 AUTOMATIC LINE SELECTION
The B250D will automatically select LINE 1 when you lift the handset or press the
SPKR key. This feature is disabled when either line is in use. You may then manually
select the desired line by pressing the appropriate line key.
You may confirm which phone number is assigned to which line by pressing LINE 1
and dialing one of the phone numbers associated with your phone. If the LINE 2 indi-
cator flashes, the number you dialed is assigned to LINE 2. If you receive a busy signal,
the number you dialed is assigned to LINE 1.
11.2 PLACING AND ANSWERING CALLS WITH THE HANDSET
To make a call with the handset, pick up the handset. The B250D will automatically
select the correct line, or you may elect to use another line by pressing the appropri-
ate line key. The call timer will begin counting the elapsed time of your call. Dial the
desired number; the number will appear in the display as you dial. To answer an
incoming call, pick up the handset. To end a call, place the handset back on the base.
11.3 PLACING AND ANSWERING CALLS WITH THE SPEAKERPHONE
To make or answer a call using the speakerphone, press the SPEAKER/HEADSET key or
LINE 1 or LINE 2 key.The call timer will begin counting the elapsed time of your call.
The SPEAKER indicator will light. Dial the desired number. To end a speakerphone
call, press the SPEAKER/HEADSET key. The SPEAKER indicator will turn off.
To answer an incoming call using the speakerphone, press the SPEAKER/HEADSET key
or LINE 1 or LINE 2 key.The call timer will begin counting the elapsed time of your
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