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Table of contentsGetting Started
Read this first.................................................................................................. 4
Step 1: Checking the package contents......................................................... 5
Step 2: Setting up the base unit..................................................................... 6
Step 3: Preparing the battery pack.................................................................. 9
Step 4: Setting Caller ID options................................................................... 11
Entering your area code.................................................................... 12
Basics
Making calls...................................................................................................13
Dialing from standby................................................................................ 13
Dialing from talk mode..............................................................................14
Redialing................................................................................................... 15
Receiving calls............................................................................................... 16
Receiving a call from the handset.............................................................16
Receiving a call from the base..................................................................18
Telephone Features
Storing phone numbers and names............................................................... 19
Making calls with memory dialing.................................................................. 21
Editing a stored name and/or phone number................................................. 23
Erasing a stored name and/or phone number................................................ 25
Using the Page Feature...................................................................................26
Caller ID Features
When the telephone rings...............................................................................27
Viewing the Caller ID message list................................................................. 28
Deleting information from the Caller ID list.....................................................29
Calling a party from the Caller ID list...............................................................31
Storing Caller ID messages in Memory...........................................................32
Using “Caller ID with call waiting” service.................................................... 33
Using the answering machine
Setting the clock............................................................................................. 34
Recording the greeting....................................................................................35
Changing the greeting......................................................................................35
Turning the answering machine on and off.....................................................36
Setting the number of rings.............................................................................36
Setting maximum recording time for incoming messages..............................37
Playing recorded messages.............................................................................38
Deleting recorded messages...........................................................................39
Screening incoming calls.................................................................................39
Leaving a voice memo.....................................................................................40
Recording a phone conversation (2-way REC).................................................41
Selecting a PIN code........................................................................................42
Remote access away from home....................................................................43
Remote room monitor.....................................................................................44
Turn on the answering machine remotely.......................................................44
Additional Information
3-way conversation......................................................................................... 45
Changing the digital security code.................................................................. 46
Mounting the base unit on a wall................................................................... 47
Installing the beltclip........................................................................................49
Headset installation..........................................................................................49
Note on power sources...................................................................................50
Maintenance................................................................................................... 50
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................51
Index............................................................................................................... 54
Getting Started
Basics
Telephone
Features
Caller ID
Features
Using the
Answering
Machine
Additional
Information
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