AT&T 9002 User manual

Part 2
Please read Part 1 — Important Product
Information, included in your package.
User's Manual
for 900 MHz
Two-Line Cordless
Speakerphone 9002
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© 1998 Philips Consumer Communications L.P. All rights reserved.
Printed in China. 848233896 Issue 1AT&T
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CONTENTS
INSTALLATION................................. 3
Table/Desk Installation.......................... 3
Wall Installation..................................... 5
Belt Clip ................................................ 6
OPERATION..................................... 7
Making a Call......................................... 9
Answering a Call ................................... 9
Ending a Call ......................................... 9
Redial .................................................... 9
Handset Ringer Selection and
Ringer OFF ........................................ 9
Handset RingerVolume ....................... 10
Base RingerVolume ............................. 10
SpeakerphoneVolume......................... 10
TemporaryTone .................................. 10
SpecialTelephone Services .................11
Hold .................................................... 11
Mute .................................................... 11
Page..................................................... 11
Intercom ............................................. 11
Conference Calls ................................. 12
Switching a Conference Call
to the Base....................................... 12
Four-Way Conference Calls ................. 12
Headset Jack........................................ 13
OPERATING RANGE........................14
TELEPHONE MEMORY ....................15
Storing Memory Numbers................... 15
Replacing Stored Memory Numbers ...15
Storing a Pause in a Memory Number .15
Dialing Memory Numbers...................15
Memory Guard .................................... 15
BATTERIES.................................... 16
Charging the Handset Battery Pack.....16
Replacing the Handset Battery Pack ...16
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY .................18
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Standard
Electrical
Outlet
INSTALLATION
Telephone Jacks
L1 L2 L1/L2
OR
Telephone line cords
Power cord
Modular
Telephone Jacks
Table/Desk Installation
1 Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack.
Thisphone requiresamodular telephonejackand astandard electrical
outlet(110vAC). Thisoutlet shouldnot becontrolled by awallswitch.
2 Install the handset battery.
(Foranillustrationofbatteryinstallation,seeBATTERIESin thismanual.)
• Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indentation and
sliding downward.
• Install the battery pack so that the metal contacts on the bottom
ofthe batteryare alignedwith thecharging contactsinthe battery
compartment.
• Replace the battery cover by sliding it on its track up over the
battery compartment until it snaps firmly in place.
3 Set the dial mode.
If you have touch tone service,set the switch on the side of the base
to TONE. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, set the switch to
PULSE. Even if you have dial pulse service, you can still use telephone
services requiring tone signals. See “Temporary Tone” in the
OPERATION section of this manual.
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4 Connect the telephone line cord(s) to the base.
•If you have a two-line jack,use only the white line cord. Plug
one end into the jack labeled L1/L2 on the back of the base.
•If you have two separate jacks,use both the white and clear
line cords. Insert one end of the white line cord into the jack
labeled L1/L2 on the back of the base. Plug one end of the clear
line cord into the jack labeled L2 on the back of the base.
5 Connect the telephone line cord(s) to the modular telephone
jack(s).
•If you have a two-line jack, plug the free end of the white
line cord into the modular telephone jack. Make sure the cord
snaps firmly into place.
•If you have two separate jacks, plug the free end of the white
line cord into the modular telephone jack for Line 1. Plug the free
end of the clear line cord into the modular telephone jack for
Line 2. Make sure the cords snap firmly into place.
6 Connect the power cord.
Plug the power adapter into the jack labeled9V DC on the back of the
base. Plug theAC adapter on the power cord into an electrical outlet.
7 Charge the handset batteries for 16 hours.
Place the handset face down in the base. The CHARGING light on the
base goes on to show the handset is in the right position to charge the
batteries.
8 Check for dial tone.
After the batteries are charged,press L,and listen for a dial tone.
Then press l. If you do not hear a dial tone,turn to IN CASE OF
DIFFICULTY in this manual.
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Wall Installation
INSTALLATION
1 Follow Steps 1–3 under Table/Desk Installation.
2 Turn the base unit over, and attach the wall mounting base to
the lower half of the base unit. Gently press down until it snaps
firmly into place.
3 Connect the power cord.
Plug the power cord into the power jack on the back of the base. Run
the cord under the tab on the bottom of the base and under the tab on
the wall mounting base. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch.
4 Connect the line cord(s).
•If you have a two-line jack,use the short white line cord (see
illustration above). Insert one end of the short telephone line
cord into the telephone jack labeled L1 or L1/L2 on the rear
of the telephone base. Feed the excess line cord under the tab
on the bottom of the telephone base. Plug the line cord into a
two-line wall jack. You will be connected to Lines 1 and 2
— OR —
•If you have two separate jacks,use the short white line cord,
and the long clear line cord. Insert one end of the short white
telephone line cord into the telephone jack labeled L1 or L1/L2
onthe rearofthe telephonebase. Feedtheexcess linecord under
the tab on the bottom of the telephone base. Plug the short line
cord into the standard one-line wall jack. You will be connected
to Line 1.
Insert one end of the long clear telephone line cord into the
telephone jack labeled L2 on the rear of the telephone base. Feed
Wall
Mounting
Base
2-line Wall Jack
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INSTALLATION
the excess line cord under the tab on the bottom of the telephone
base. Plug the line cord into your other one-line wall jack. You
will be connected to Line 2.
5 Mount the telephone on the wall jack.
Position the telephone base so the mounting studs on the wall jack fit
into the base of the telephone. Slide the telephone down on the
mounting studs until the phone locks into place.
6 Follow Steps 7 and 8 under Table/Desk Installation.
CAUTION: Use only the AC power adapter supplied with this
telephone. Class 2 Power Source. Input: AC 117V,60 Hz,9W Output:
DC 9V, 500mA
Belt Clip
If you wish, you can attach the belt clip to the cordless handset, following
the illustrations below.
To Remove
To Attach
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OPERATION
Initiate a
conference call
Put a caller
on hold
Mute the
microphone
Adjust speaker
volume
Send a paging tone
to handset/
intercom between
base and handset
Line 2 – Activate speakerphone
End a call
Line 1 and Line 2 lights flash when
handset or extension is in use
Line 1 – Activate speakerphone
Light goes on when handset is charging in the base
Light goes on when base is connected to power
Directory Card
PULSE/TONE switch
and Line 1 and Line 2
RINGER switches on
side of base
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OPERATION
Line 1 – Make or
answer a call
Line 2 – Make or
answer a call
Line 1 and Line 2
buttons flash if
base or extension
is in use
Temporary tone
Store and access
numbers in telephone
memory
Connect parties to
conference call
Begin two-way
communication
with base
Put a caller
on hold
Redial last
number dialed
Change channel
End a call
Light goes on
when handset
battery is low
Headset jack
Volume HI/LO
switch
Light goes on when
intercom is in use
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Making a Call
1Press and release Lor l, and wait for a dial tone. The line
button of the line you’re using lights.
2When you hear a dial tone,dial the number.
Answering a Call
Press and release the flashing Lor lbutton on the handset or the base
to answer a call on that line. (You can also answer calls on the handset by
pressing any key except o.) You can answer calls at the handset or at the
base speakerphone.
If you are on a call on one line, and wish to answer a call on the other line,
press the line key of the new call. The first call is automatically put on hold.
To return to the first call,press the line key of that call.
Pressing owhile you’re on a line ends the call on that line.
Ending a Call
Press oon the handset to end a call on the handset
— OR —
Place the handset in the base to end a call on the handset
— OR —
Press oon the base to end a call at the base speakerphone.
Redial
Thelastnumberdialedonthisphone(upto16digits)isstored inredialmemory
until you dial another number.
1Press Lor lon the handset.
2When you hear a dial tone,press R.
Handset Ringer Selection and Ringer OFF
You can select from four different handset ringer styles for each line. You can
also turn off one or both ringers.
1Press p, *.
2Press 1for Line 1 or 2for Line 2.
3Press 1, 2, 3or 4to select your ringer style. You will hear a sample
of the ringer style
— OR —
Press 0to turn the ringer off.
4Press p.
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Checking Handset Ringer Selection
1Press p, *.
2Press 1for Line 1 or 2for Line 2.
3Press *. You will hear the current ringer style selection.
4Press oto exit.
NOTE: If you’re on a call on one line and a call comes in on the other line,
you will hear an“alert”tone on your call.
Handset Ringer Volume
Adjust the handset ringer volume to high (H) or low (L) using the switch on
the side of the handset.
Base Ringer Volume
Line 1 and Line 2 ringers on the base have been assigned different ringing
styles. You can adjust the volume of the base ringers to HIGH, LOW or OFF
using the switches on the side of the base.
Speakerphone Volume
Use +and -on the base to adjust the volume of the
speakerphone.
Temporary Tone
NOTE: If you have touch tone service, you do not need to use theTemporary
Tone feature.
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service,this feature allows you to enter codes or
tones needed to operate answering machines, or use electronic banking
services, calling cards, and other special services. This feature will operate
most special services; however, some services may actually require a touch
tone line. To be sure,ask the company that provides the special service.
1Dial the call,then press *. Any buttons pressed after this send tone
signals.
2After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to dial pulse
(rotary) dialing.
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Special Telephone Services
If you subscribe to special local telephone company services like CallWaiting
or Call Forwarding, you can access them by pressing the line button of the line
you’re currently using whenever you would press the switchhook on a corded
phone. This is like the Flash feature on some other phones.
Hold
1Press Hon the base or the handset to put a call on hold. The light
for the line you’ve put on hold flashes on the handset and on the base.
2Press the appropriate line button,on either the handset or the base,
to return to your call.
Mute
(Base Only)
Mute allows you to hear your caller,but prevents the caller from hearing you.
This can be helpful if you are using the base speakerphone in a noisy location.
1Press Mon the base while on a call.
2To return to your conversation,press Magain.
Page
The Page feature allows you to signal someone at the handset from the base.
You can also use this feature to help you locate the handset.
Press Ion the base. The handset will ring for about 30 seconds. The
person atthehandset canthenpressIonthe handsettoopen theintercom
connection,or press oto stop the ringing before it stops automatically.
Intercom
1Press Ion the handset. The base sounds a tone,and the intercom
is open. The person at the base only needs to speak toward the base
to answer the handset.
2To close the intercom connection, press oon either the handset or
the base.
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Conference Calls
You can use both lines at the same time to set up a three-way conference call
from the handset.
1Answer or make a call on one line.
2Press the other line button, and make or answer another call (your
first call is automatically put on hold).
3Press Fto connect all parties. Both line buttons are lit during a
conference call.
Switching a Conference Call to the Base
1Once you’ve established a conference call on the handset,press H.
2PressFonthe base.Your conference callhas nowbeentransferred
to the speakerphone.
3To transfer back to the handset, press Hon the base, then press
Fon the handset.
Four-Way Conference Calls
The handset and base can be used together for a conference call.
1Establish a conference call using the handset (see“Conference Calls,”
above).
2Press Lon the base.
3Press lon the base.
4 Press Fon the base. Line 1,Line 2, the handset and the base are
now conferenced.
5 To exit the conference call,press oon the handset or on the base.
NOTE: If the handset and base are too close together, a loud squeal due to
“feedback” may occur.
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Headset Jack
You can use this telephone hands-free when you install an optional headset
and use the belt clip provided.
1Attach the belt clip (see“Belt Clip” in the INSTALLATION section of
this manual).
2Plug the headset (purchased separately) into the jack located on
the right side of the handset. (For best results,use only an accessory
headset with 2.5 mm plug.) Do not force the connection,but make
sure the plug fits securely.
3Follow instructions under“Making a Call”or“Answering a Call.”
NOTE: The earpiece and microphone on the handset are disabled when the
headset is plugged in.
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Thiscordlesstelephone operatesatthe maximumpowerallowedby theFederal
Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can
communicateoveronlya certain distance— whichcanvarywiththelocations
of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or
office. For best performance,keep the base antenna fully extended.
If you receive a call while you are out of range,the handset might not ring — or
if it does ring, the call might not connect when you press the line button.
Move closer to the base,then press Lor lto answer the call.
If you move out of range during a phone conversation,you will hear noise or
interference. To improve reception,move closer to the base.
If you move out of range without pressing o, your phone will be left “off the
hook.” To hang up properly,walk back into range,periodically pressing o.
This cordless telephone has 10 channels available for maximum performance.
If you notice noise or interference while using the handset:
1Press c.
2If the interference doesn’t clear, continue to press cuntil you find
a clear channel
— OR —
Move closer to the base and press c.
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This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers that you can dial just by
pressing pand a number button.
Storing Memory Numbers
1Make sure the handset is off.
2Press p.
3Press a number button (0 to 9) to select a memory location.
4Enter the number (up to 16 digits) you want to store
— OR —
Press Rto store the last number dialed.
5Press p. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Replacing Stored Memory Numbers
You can replace a stored number by storing a new number in its place.
Storing a Pause in a Memory Number
While storing a number in memory, press Hwhere you want a 2-second
pauseto bestored. Eachtime you pressHanother 2-secondpause isstored.
For example, to store 9, PAUSE, 555–0123 in memory location 3: Press
p, 3, 9, H, 5550123, p.
Dialing Memory Numbers
1Press Lor l.
2Press p.
3Pressthenumberbutton (0–9)forthe memorylocation ofthe number
you’re calling.
Memory Guard
The phone numbers you store in memory are protected from loss when you
change the handset battery,or in the event of a power failure.
TELEPHONE MEMORY
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CAUTION: To reducethe risk of fireor injury topersons ordamage to
the telephone,read and follow these instructions carefully.
• Use only Replacement Battery 3740.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell might explode. Check
with local codes for special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive
andmaycausedamageto theeyesorskin. Itmaybetoxicifswallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery
pack with conducting materials such as rings,bracelets,and keys. The
battery pack or conductor may overheat and cause harm.
• Chargethebatteryprovidedwithoridentifiedforusewith thisproduct
only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in
this manual.
• Makesure thebattery is inserted properlysothe metal contactson the
battery are aligned with the charging contacts in the battery
compartment.
Charging the Handset Battery Pack
The batteries need charging when:
• The LOW BATT light on the handset is on.
• The phone does not respond when you press a line button, and the
line buttons do not light.
Place the handset in the base so the CHARGING light goes on. The batteries
will be fully charged in 10 hours (16 hours for the first charge).
NOTE: For optimum battery performance, do not place the handset in the
base until the LOW BATT indicator lights.
Replacing the Handset Battery Pack
1Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding
downward.
2Lift out the old battery pack.
3Install the new battery pack so that the metal contacts on the bottom
of the battery are aligned with the charging contacts in the battery
compartment.
4Replace the battery cover by sliding it on its track up over the battery
compartment until it snaps firmly in place.
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5The new battery pack must be charged before using this telephone.
Place the handset in the base and allow it to charge for 16 hours. Your
telephone might operate before that,but for best performance,let the
handset battery pack charge fully.
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If you have difficulty operating this phone,try the suggestions below. If you
still have trouble,call 1 800 722-9125.
If the phone doesn’t work at all, check these items first:
• Make sure theAC adapter is plugged in.
• Make sure the telephone line cord(s) is plugged firmly into the base unit
and the modular telephone jack.
• Make sure the antenna is fully extended.
• If the LOW BATT light is on, the battery pack needs recharging. If the
battery pack will not charge,replace it with Replacement Battery 3740.
• Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly.
• If you have dial pulse (rotary) service on your phone line,make sure the
dial mode switch is set to PULSE.
If the above suggestions don’t solve the problem, try
re-initializing the handset and base:
1Disconnect the power to the base.
2Remove the handset battery pack.
3Wait a few minutes.
4Connect the power to the base.
5Insert the handset battery pack.
6Put the handset in the base to re-initialize.
If you hear noise or interference when using the phone.
• Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
• You may be out of range. Move closer to the base.
• Press and release cto change to another of the 10 channels available.
If the noise is exceptionally loud,move closer to the base before changing
channels.
• Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can
sometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base to
another outlet.
• The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range.
Try moving the base to another location,preferably on an upper floor.
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