Ativa A241 User manual

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Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Choose a location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Install handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Table/desk installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charge the handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Check for dial tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Set the dial mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Set handset date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Handset ringer style/battery save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
If you subscribe to DSL service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Telephone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Handset operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Base operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Temporary tone dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Display screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Store a speed dial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Edit a speed dial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Delete a speed dial entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Dial a speed dial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Reassign locations in speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Store a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Edit a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Delete a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Dial a directory number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Move an entry to the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Call history (caller ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Review call history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Delete records from call history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Dial a displayed number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Store a call history record in the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Audible indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Set the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Record your announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Review your announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Delete your announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Set up your answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Feature summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Listen to & delete messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Call screening/intercept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Message window display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Battery care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Replace the handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
If you subscribe to DSL service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
FCC, ACTA and IC regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
The RBRC seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Technical specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Table of contents

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This manual has all the feature operation and troubleshooting you need to install
and operate your new Ativa phone. Please take the time to review thoroughly to
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Getting started
Parts checklist:
1. Base unit
2. Handset
3. AC power adapter
4. Telephone line cord
5. Battery
6. User’s manual
To purchase replacement
batteries, visit us on the web
at www.ofcedepot.com or
call Ativa customer service at
1 [phone].
Before you begin
Telephone line
cord
Battery
AC power adapter
User’s manual
Handset Base unit
• Important!
Before using
this telephone,
you must re ad
Important safety
instructions on
page 42.

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Installation
For maximum performance of your
cordless telephone system:
1. Choose a central location for your
Base Unit.
2. I nst all yo u r ba s e un i t an d
extension handsets away from
electronic equipment, such as
personal computers, television
sets and microwave ovens.
3. In locations where there are
multiple cordless telephones,
separate base units as much as
possible.
4. Install your telephone equipment
away from heat sources and
sunlight.
5. Avoid excessive moisture, dust
or extreme cold.
Install handset battery
a) Align the two holes in the plug with
the socket pins, then snap the plug
into place.
b) Place the battery in the compartment with
the wires in the lower right corner. Angle
the top of the battery under the top claws
rst, then snap the bottom of the pack in.
Place the wires under the guide, located
below the battery.
c) Replace cover by sliding it up into place.
d) Place the handset in its base when
not in use to ensure maximum daily
performance.
• U s e o n l y t h e
provided battery, or
equivalent.
Choose a location
“CLICK”

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Getting started
Table/desk installation
Installation
Modular
telephone jack
Standard
electrical outlet
Connect the power cord. After
charging the battery for at least
16 hours, connect the telephone
line cord.
• Install the base unit
away from electronic
equipment such as
personal computers,
television sets or
microwave ovens.
Avoid excessive
heat, cold, dust or
moisture.

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Installation
Wall mounting
Your phone base unit is designed to mount on a standard telephone wall plate. Wall mounting
is optional.
1. Run the power and telephone cords through the slot, then connect them to the jacks located
on the underside of the base.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. If the battery has not been previously charged,
place the handset in the base, and allow it to charge for at least 16 hours (or overnight). Connect
the telephone line cord to the wall jack.
3. Mount the base on the wall. Position the base unit so the mounting studs will t into the
holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide the base unit down on the mounting studs until
it locks into place.

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Getting started
Installation
Charge the handset battery
Place the handset in the base. CHARGING... will display. Be sure to charge the battery for at least 16
hours before using your phone.
Language
• Press PROG, then press or until LANGUAGE is displayed. Press SELECT.
• The current setting blinks. Press or until the screen displays the correct language.
• Press SELECT to save your selection.
Check for Dial Tone
After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press TALK; you should hear a dial tone. If you
do not, try this phone in another phone jack.
Set the Dial Mode
If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the battery is charged. If you have
pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to change the dial mode.
• Press PROG.
• Press or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current setting.
• Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.
• Press or to select TONE or PULSE.
• Press SELECT to save.
Set Handset Date and Time
If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the rst incoming
call. If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually:
• Press PROG, then press or until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press SELECT.
• The month is ashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct month.
Press SELECT.
• If the phone will
not be used for a
long period of time,
remove the battery
to prevent possible
leakage.
• If you have any
trouble installing
your phone,
please refer to the
Troubleshooting
section near the
end of this manual.

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Installation
• The day is ashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct day. Press SELECT.
• The hour is ashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct hour. Press SELECT.
• The minute is ashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct minute. Press SELECT.
• AM or PM is ashing. Press or to choose between AM or PM. Press SELECT
Handset ringer style/battery save
You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the
battery life.
• With the handset in idle (off) mode, press PROG.
• Press or until the screen displays RINGER:and the current setting.
• Press SELECT. The current setting blinks, and you will hear a sample of the ring.
• Press or to select RINGER: 1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. You will hear a sample of each ring tone.
• Press SELECT.
• In the event of a
power outage, or if
your phone’s power
cord is unplugged,
the time setting will
be lost.
If you subscribe to DSL service:
If you hear noise during conversations and/or your
caller ID features aren’t functioning properly, install
a noise lter to the telephone line between the base
unit and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL
provider to obtain a noise lter.
To single telephone
jack (RJ11C)
Telephone line cord
Noise lter
(For DSL users)

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Basic operation
Handset operation
1. Make a Call
Press before or after dialing number to place a call.
2. Flash/Call Waiting
Press to begin a call, then dial a number. During a call,
press to receive an incoming call, if call waiting is activated.
3. Chan
While on a call, press CHAN to switch to a clearer channel.
4. Delete
Press to delete one or all calls in the call log. See page 20 for
complete instructions.
5. Answer a Call (any key)
Press any key (except OFF) to answer a call.
6. Handset Volume
Adjust the volume while on a call. A double beep will sound
when you reach the maximum or minimum setting.
CID and DIR keys
• When phone is not in use, press /CID to display caller ID
information.
• When phone is not in use, press /DIR to display directory
entries.
7. Select
1,2
3,4
5
6
10
9
8
7
Press to conrm the highlighted option while in programming mode.
8. Off
During a call, press to hang up. While in programming mode, press to cancel an operation, back up,
or exit.
9. Redial/Pause
Press to view redial memory. While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause.
10. PROG
Press to enter programming mode.
Telephone operation

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Telephone operation
Base operation
1. Locate Handset
2. Answer on/off
3. Delete
4. Microphone
5. Repeat
6. Play/Stop
7. Skip
8. Menu
9. Rec/Memo
10. Time/Set
11. Change
12. Base Volume
13. Message Window Display
1
11
2
3 4 5 6 7
10
12
9
8
13

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Basic operation
Telephone operation
Temporary tone dialing
If you have pulse (rotary) service, you can change from pulse dialing to touch tone dialing during a
call by pressing * TONE.
1. Dial the number.
2. Press *TONE. Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals.
3. After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to pulse service.
Operating range
This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a
certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the
construction of your home or ofce.
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 TALK. Move closer to the base, then press TALK to answer the call.
If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you might hear noise or interference. To improve
reception, move closer to the base.
If you move out of range without pressing OFF, your phone will be left off the hook. To hang up properly,
walk back into range, periodically pressing OFF.
• Temporary tone
dial mode is useful
if you need to send
touch tone signals
for access to
telephone banking
or long distance
services.
• For clearer
reception while on
a call, press the
CHAN button until
any interference is
eliminated.

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Telephone operation
Display screen messages
Screen displays: When:
** RINGING ** There is a call coming in.
CONNECTING... The handset is waiting for dial tone.
PHONE ON The handset is in use.
CHARGING The handset is in the base and the battery
is charging.
** PAGING ** The base is paging the handset.
BATTERY LOW The battery needs to be recharged.
SCANNING... The handset is changing to another of the
30 channels available.
CAN’T CONNECT Displays and a sad tone sounds when the
base power is off and TALK is pressed.
RINGER OFF The handset ringer is turned off.

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Basic operation
You can store telephone numbers you call frequently in two different ways, as speed dial numbers,
or in the directory. Each number can have up to 24 digits. You will program names to go with the
numbers, each can have up to 15 characters.
Up to ten numbers and names can be stored, total. You can store as many as nine numbers with
names into speed dial memory locations you assign (1 through 9). You can also store numbers with
names alphabetically in the directory. See Telephone Directory for instructions.
Store a speed dial entry
1. Press PROG on the handset.
2. Press or until the screen displays SPEED DIAL.
3. Press SELECT The screen displays ENTER 1-9.
4. Press the key (1 through 9) for the memory location where you want to store this entry. The
screen displays ENTER NAME.
5. Using the chart on the next page, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing with
the number. Use to backspace and make corrections; use to advance and add a space.
6. When you nish entering the name, press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER
NUMBER.
7. Enter the telephone number using the number keys. Use
to backspace and make corrections.
After at least one digit has been entered, press REDIAL/PAUSE to store pauses in the dialing
sequence, if necessary. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the last number dialed.
8. Press SELECT to store your entry. The screen displays DISTINCT RING? and the
current setting.
9. Press or to change the setting. Choose Y(for yes) if you wish the phone to alert you to
calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern after the rst ring. Choose
N for a normal ringing pattern.
10. Press SELECT to conrm your selection. If you chose Y, a Dwill be displayed with the
directory entry.
Speed dial
• The entries you
stored in speed
dial memory will
be marked with
01 through 09
in the telephone
directory.
• Press OFF at any
time to exit memory
mode.

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Press Once Twice 3 Times 4 Times 5 Times 6 Times
11
2A B C 2
3D E F 3
4G H I 4
5J K L 5
6M N O 6
7P Q R S 7
8T U V 8
9W X YZ 9
00
**
#& ‘ , - . #
• When directory
memory is full the
screen displays
MEMORY FULL,
an error tone
sounds, and you
cannot store a
new number
until you delete a
record in speed
dial memory or
the directory.
• If the speed
dial location is
not empty, your
new entry will be
stored in place of
the old and the
rst entry will be
deleted. Take
caution to not
save over entries
you do not wish
to delete from
memory.
Speed dial

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Basic operation
Speed dial
Edit a speed dial entry
1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the
entry you wish to edit.
2. When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press SELECT.
Then press or until EDIT ashes.
3. Press SELECT. The screen displays the name and number. The
cursor appears at the end of the name.
4. Use , and the dial pad keys to edit the name. Press SELECT to move on to edit the number. Use
to backspace and make corrections. Press SELECT to move to edit the distinctive ring setting.
5. Press or to change the setting. Press SELECT to save.
Delete speed dial entry
1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to delete.
2. When the screen displays the entry you want to delete, press
SELECT. Then press or until ERASE ashes.
3. Press SELECT, the screen displays:
4. Press or until YES ashes.
5. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a conrmation beep.
Dial a speed dial entry
• Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to dial.
• Press TALK to dial the displayed memory number.
Reassign speed dial locations
1. Press and hold the memory location key (1 through 9) of the entry you wish to reassign.
2. When the screen displays the entry you want to reassign, press
SELECT. Then press until SPEED ashes.
3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.
4. Press the keys (1 through 9) to reassign this entry into another
memory location.
SPEED EDIT ERASE
8005959511
01
SPEED EDIT ERASE
8005959511
01
SPEED EDIT ERASE
8005959511
01

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Your phone can store 10 (including the nine speed dial entries) numbers with names (up to 15 characters
for the name and 24 digits for the number) in each handset.
When memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL, an error tone sounds, and you will not be
able to store a new number until you delete a stored number.
Store directory entry
1. Press PROG. The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER NAME.
3. Using the chart on page 14, enter up to 15 characters for the name you’re storing with the number.
Use to backspace and make corrections; use or to advance and add a space.
4. When you nish entering the name, press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER.
5. Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make corrections.
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence.
-OR-
Press REDIAL/PAUSE if you wish to display and then store the last number dialed.
6. Press SELECT. The screen displays DISTINCT RING? and the current setting.
7. Press or to change the setting. Choose Y(for yes) if you wish the phone to alert you
to calls from this number by changing to a distinctive ringing pattern after the rst ring.
Choose N for a normal ringing pattern.
8. Press SELECT to conrm your selection. If you chose Y, a Dwill be displayed with the directory
entry.
• Press REDIAL/
PAUSE to display
the last number
dialed from this
phone to store it in
speed dial memory.
Directory

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Basic operation
Edit a directory entry
1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through the entries stored in the directory.
-OR-
Press the dial pad key for the rst letter of the entry you want to edit.
3. When the screen displays the entry you want to edit, press
SELECT. Then press or until EDIT ashes.
4. Press SELECT. The screen displays the name and number. The
cursor appears at the end of the name. Use , and the dial pad
keys to edit the name. Press SELECT to move on to edit the number. Use to back space and
make corrections.
5. Press SELECT to move on to edit the distinctive ring setting. Use the and to change the
setting.
6. Press SELECT to save the edited information.
Delete a directory entry
1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries in the directory.
-OR-
Press the dial pad key for the rst letter of the entry you want to
delete.
3. Whenthescreendisplaystheentryyouwanttodelete,press
SELECT.
Then press or until ERASE ashes.
4. Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number.
The current choice ashes.
5. Press or until YES ashes.
6. Press SELECT. You’ll hear a conrmation beep.
Directory
SPEED EDIT ERASE
8005959511
• Press OFF at
any time to exit
directory
SPEED EDIT ERASE
8005959511

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Dial a directory entry
1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in directory.
-OR-
Press the dial pad key for the rst letter of the entry you want to dial.
3. When the number you want to dial is displayed, press TALK.
Move a directory entry to speed dial
1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2. Press or to scroll alphabetically through directory.
-OR-
Press the dial pad key for the rst letter of the entry you want to
move.
3. When the screen displays the entry you want to move, press
SELECT. Then press or until SPEED ashes.
4. Press SELECT. The screen displays ENTER 1-9.
5. Press the key (1 through 9) to move this entry from the normal directory to the speed dial memory
and assign the memory location. You’ll hear a conrmation beep. A memory location number
(01 through 09) will be displayed with this entry.
Directory
• Press OFF at any
time to exit directory.
SPEED EDIT ERASE
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Basic operation
Your phone has a caller ID (CID) with call waiting feature that works with service from your local phone
service provider. Caller ID with call waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone,
even when you’re on another call.
You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your service provider if:
• You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as separate services (you may need combined service)
• You have only caller ID service, or only caller waiting service.
• You don’t subscribe to any caller ID or call waiting services.
You can use this product with regular caller ID service, and you can use this product’s other features
without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service.
There are fees for caller ID services, and they may not be available in all areas.
This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID
service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.
Caller ID
Long distance call
Date of call Time of call Position in call history
Ativa
L 888-379-2005
5/01 5:40 28
Party has called
2 or more times
Caller’s name
PM
AM
OLD
NEW
*
Caller’s telephone number