AUDIOLINE FF895-2 User manual

FF895-2
Cordless telephone answering system
with Calling Number Display and speakerphone
This equipment is not designed for making emergency
telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative
arrangements should be made for access to the
emergency services.
User guide

AUDIOLINE FF895-2 CONTENTS
LIST OF CONTENTS
Installation .................. 1Menu Options ...........19
Handset functions ........... 1Main menu .............19
Base unit functions ........... 2Enter menu ............19
Parts list ................... 3Set menu options . . . . ..20
Positioning/installing Base unit .3
Battery installation ........... 4Additional Features ......24
Battery care/Low batt indicator .. 52 way recording/call screen 24
.......................... Group listening ..........24
Telephone .................. 6Channel select ..........25
Handset display/setup ........ 6
Standby mode ................ 7Handset Remote Control .26
Making a call with h/set ....... 7Handset remote cont TAM .26
Making a call with speaker ..... 8H/set remote cont function .27
Answering incoming calls ..... 8
Call timer .................. 9 Base Unit Functions .....28
Last number redial .......... 9 Setting clock ..............28
Earpiece volume control ...... 9 Record an OGM ...........29
Range warning .............. 9Mailbox selection ..........29
Page/find handset ........... 9OGM playback ............30
.......................... Base unit buttons & LEDs ...31
Memory Numbers .......... 10 Answering machine on/off ...32
Character table ............. 10 Answering mode selection ...32
Store memory number/name .. 11 Silence mode selection .....32
Dial memory No.’s on Handset 12 Incom.call/message playback 33
Dial memory No.’s on Spk/ph .. 12 Memo recording .........33
Editing/deleting a memory .... 13 Delete all old messages ....33
Change a memory call type ... 13 Base unit LED indications ...34
Memory match function ...... 13
Remote Access .............35
Calling Number Display ..14
Calling Number Display ...... 14 Call Types ..............37
View Calling Display numbers .15
Save a CND in dialling memory 16 System Expansion .......39
Delete a number from CND log 17
Delete all No.’s from CND log .17 Trouble shooting .......40
Direct dial from call log ....... 17
Playback ICM with CND ...... 18 Other .................42

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INSTALLATION AUDIOLINE FF895-2
HANDSET FUNCTIONS
1. New call/message indicator 11. Esc/Delete button
2. Earpiece 12. Microphone
3. Headset connector 13. Charging contacts
4. LCD display 14. Ringer
5. Volume/Scroll Control( ) 15. Menu button
6. Talk button 16. Recall (edit/view)
7. Keypad digits 17. Scan (edit/view)
8. Mem/OK button 18. Intercom button
9. Redial/Pause button 19. Caller Display/Answering System button
10.Call waiting button 20. Aerial

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AUDIOLINE FF895-2 INSTALLATION
BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS
1. Loud speaker 9. Call waiting button
2. New call/message LED 10. Memory button
3. Mailboxes M1-3 11. Recall button
4. Display 12. In use LED
5. TAM controls 13 Redial/Pause button
6. Intercom button 14. Charge LED
7. Volume control 15. Keypad digits
8. Speakerphone button

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INSTALLATION AUDIOLINE FF895-2
PARTS LIST
In the box you should find the following items:
#Handset •Line cord and adaptor plug
#Base unit •User guide
#NiMH battery (3.6V,600mA/H) •Belt clip
#AC Adaptor •• Wall mount bracket
POSITIONING THE BASE UNIT
It is essential for best performance of the telephone system that the base unit be
positioned properly in your home or office.
Place the base unit close to a telephone network socket and a 230/240 volt mains outlet.
If the range of operation between the handset and the base unit is not satisfactory, try
repositioning the base unit, but:
#Do not position the unit in direct sunlight, damp or high humidity locations.
#Do not position the unit close to: electrical equipment such as TV’s, computers,
fridges, etc., or close to radiators, metal pipes or window frames.
BASE INSTALLATION
Connect the power supply cord to the rear of the base unit and plug into the 230/240 volt
mains outlet.
The LED display on the base unit will count down from 06 to 00 as the system starts up.
The help menu is then heard, “HL” will display. When complete the display will show
“ - - ”.
You can press the or buttons to replay the help menu or press the [STOP]
button to stop the help menu.
If “Lo” shows in the display, back up batteries will need to be installed or replaced.
NOTE: Before installing or replacing the batteries in the base unit, disconnect the
line cord from the telephone.

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AUDIOLINE FF895-2 INSTALLATION
FITTING BACK-UP BATTERIES IN BASE UNIT
To install or change back-up batteries, do the following:
#Four “AAA” size 1.5v Alkaline batteries (not rechargeable type) are required. Note
these batteries are not supplied with the unit.
#Disconnect the line cord from the telephone.
#Locate battery compartment on underside of base unit.
#Insert blunt instrument into small square hole and prise cover gently open.
#Insert batteries observing correct polarity.
#Replace battery cover.
#Reconnect telephone cord.
HANDSET BATTERY INSTALLATION
To install or change the battery do the following:
#Remove the battery cover by applying gentle pressure to the rear of the handset and
slide downwards.
#Insert the battery (supplied), observing correct polarity and replace the battery
cover.
#Place the handset onto the base unit (face up or down) and leave for 14 hours. The
telephone should not be used during this time.
#Connectthe telephone line cord to the rear of the base unit and plug into the
telephone network socket.

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INSTALLATION AUDIOLINE FF895-2
HANDSET BATTERY CARE
For maximum life from your battery, do the following:
#After initial charging the base unit must remain connected to the mains power.
#If the telephone is not to be used for a substantial period of time, i.e. holidays,
disconnect the mains power adaptor.
#When power is reconnected you must recharge the handset for 14 hours.
#To maintain optimum condition, discharge the batteries fully every 4 months, and
then recharge for 14 hours.
#The batteries will need replacing if thereare signs of leakage, or the batteries will not
hold a charge for more than two hours.
NOTE: From new, the batteries after they have been installed, must be charged for 14
hours without interruption.
Use only AUDIOLINE approved cadmium-free Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
rechargeable batteries. The guarantee will be invalid if any problems arise as a
result of the use of an incorrectly specified battery.
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
When the handset battery is low, the battery indicator on the display will flash. It
is recommended that you recharge the handset batteries for 14 hours.

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AUDIOLINE FF895-2 TELEPHONE
HANDSET DISPLAY
The diagram below shows the 3 lines of characters of the handset display
12 characters
Arrows
12 digits
Line icon Low battery
Time Memory location
Date
Arrow left/right - is ON - when there is more information to view.
Line icon - is ON - when a call is in progress.
Low battery - flashes - when battery needs to be charged.
HANDSET SETUP
If the handset displays "No Access!!!" it cannot be used. Please do the following:
Note: The handset battery must be charged.
## Replace the handset on the base unit (not the charger POD).
## When the display shows "Setup OK" please enter the handset number (1-4). The
handset default number is 1. Enter handset number, a confirmation beep will be heard.
The display then shows “Ringer On” and the number of the handset that was set.
#If the display does not show “Setup OK” ensure that the base unit is standby mode,
lift the handset momentarily and wait for 7 seconds. The display should now show
“Set up OK”. The system is now ready to use and is in the standby mode.
NOTE: Do not use same handset number on more than one handset.

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TELEPHONE AUDIOLINE FF895-2
STANDBY MODE
When the handset is not in use (standby mode) the
display will show the handset identity number and the
ringer status.
NOTE: The display will turn off after a period of time
(screen saver function)
MAKING A CALL WITH THE HANDSET
There are two ways to make a call.
Method 1
#Dial the telephone number that you wish to call (the number will be visible on the
display). If you dial an incorrect digit, press the [ESC/DELETE] button to erase the
digit. To erase a complete number, press and hold the [ESC/DELETE] button.
## Press the [TALK] button (the number will be dialled automatically).
## To terminate the call, press the [TALK] button.
Method 2
## Press the [TALK] button.
## Dial the telephone number (the number will be visible on the display).
## To terminate the call, press the [TALK] button.
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AUDIOLINE FF895-2 TELEPHONE
MAKING A CALL WITH THE SPEAKERPHONE
If you wish to make a call using the base unit do the following:
#Press the [SPEAKER] button and wait for dial tone (“SP” will show on the display)
#Dial the telephone number. When the number answers, speak using the microphone
on the base unit.
#To terminate the call, press the [SPEAKER] button.
SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME
You can change the volume of the speakerphone by pressing the Volume UP or Volume
DOWN control buttons on the base unit (the display will show "00" for the lowest setting
and "15" for the maximum setting).
SPEAKERPHONE MUTE
If you wish to converse with a third party privately simply press the [MUTE] button. Press
the [MUTE] again to continue the conversation (“SP”will flash in the display and a beep
will be heard every 15 seconds).
ANSWERING INCOMING CALLS
When an external call is received, the base unit will ring first and the in-use LED will
flash.
#If the handset is onthe base unit, you will be connected automatically with your caller
as soon as the handset is lifted. To finish the call, replace the handset on the base unit
or press and release the [TALK] button (APO function must be on). See Page 21.
#If the handset is off the base unit, press the [TALK] button when the handset rings. To
terminate the call, press the [TALK] button or place the handset on the base unit.
#You can also answer the incoming call on the speakerphone by pressing the
[SPEAKER] button on the base unit. To terminate the call press the [SPEAKER] button
again.

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TELEPHONE AUDIOLINE FF895-2
CALL TIMER
The length of time taken for outgoing or incoming calls is displayed on the display shortly
after a call is connected.The total time spent on a call will be indicated on the display at
the end of the call.
LAST NUMBER REDIAL
The last number dialled is stored automatically in the memory. To recall a number do the
following:
#Press the [REDIAL] and then the [TALK] button or the [TALK] button and then the
[REDIAL] button. The number will be dialled automatically.
EARPIECE VOLUME CONTROL
The volume level in the earpiece can be increased or decreased in four levels using the
or arrows (located on the side of the handset) during a call. The display will
show the selected level.
RANGE WARNING
If you are on a call using the handset and move out of range of the base unit, the sound
quality in the handset earpiece will de-grade and the out of range alarm will be heard.
You should move back into range of the base unit to regain good sound quality.
PAGE/FIND HANDSET
To page a handset, or locate a missing handset, press the [INTERCOM] button on the base
unit. The handset will ring for approximately 30 seconds.
To stop this action, press the [INTERCOM] button again on the base unit, or the
[INTERCOM] on the handset.

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AUDIOLINE FF895-2 MEMORY NUMBERS
MEMORY NUMBERS
30 of your most frequently used names and telephone numbers canbe stored in the direct
memory. Storing of numbers should be done via the handset/s, the numbers are then
automatically stored in the base unit.
To store names and numbers in the memory use the character table below and follow the
instructions on page 11.
CHARACTER TABLE
Key Character
1[SPACE] & +( ) , - . / 1
2A B C a b c 2
3D E F d e f 3
4G H I g h i 4
5J K L j k l 5
6M N O m n o 6
7P Q R S p q r s 7
8T U V t u v 8
9W X Y Z w x y z 9
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00 +
# #

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MEMORY NUMBERS AUDIOLINE FF895-2
STORING MEMORY NUMBERS/NAMES
To store names and numbers in memory do the following:
## Press the [MENU] button on the handset, the display will show “Store Mem”.
## Press the [MEM/OK] button.
## Dial the number you wish to store (max 24 digits). If you wish to insert a
pause in the number, press the [REDIAL] button.
If you insert an incorrect digit, you can edit the phone number by pressing the
and arrow buttons or delete with the [ESC/DELETE] button.
If you want to insert a recall to the memory press and hold the [RECALL] button.
#Press the [MEM/OK] button.
## To enter the name you wish to store, maximum 16 characters, refer to the character
table on page 10.
If you insert an incorrect character, you can edit the name by pressing the
left and right arrow buttons or delete with the [ESC/DELETE] button.
## Press the [MEM/OK] button.
## Press the numbers on the keypad to enter the location required (01-30).
A number location in the memory will be automatically selected if not entered.
## Press the [MEM/OK] button.
## Set the memory type (Normal, VIP or Block call) by pressing [MENU] and follow the
instructions on page 21.
## Press the [MEM/OK] button. The handset will return to stand-by.
NOTE: If the memory location selected has already been used the system will
prompt on the display “OVERWRITE??”. Press [MEM/OK] button to confirm or
press [ESC/DELETE] to cancel.
If you wish to exit memory programming at any time, press and hold
[ESC/DELETE] button.
When storing numbers, if a key is not pressed within 30 seconds the display will
time out and revert to standby mode.

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AUDIOLINE FF895-2 MEMORY NUMBERS
DIALLING MEMORY NUMBERS FROM THE HANDSET
To Search the memory for the number you wish to dial, do the following:
## Press the [MEM/OK] button twice and the first number stored in the memory will
appear on the display.
## If you know the memory location of the number you are calling then press the
appropriate keypad digits (01-30) or use the arrows or to select the required
memory location. If you need to view more information in the memory location scroll
across the display using the or arrow buttons.
## Press the [TALK] button (the number will be dialled automatically).
To search the memory by name, do the following:
## Press the [MEM/OK] button.
## Press the or arrows to review the memory (the first number stored will appear
on the display) or press the [MENU] button to select “name search”.
## Press the [MEM/OK] button to view the first name in the memory, or use the keypad
digits to input the first 2 letters of the name you are searching for.
## Press the [MEM/OK] button to select the memory.
## Press the [TALK] button and the number will be dialled automatically.
DIALLING MEMORY NUMBERS FROM SPEAKERPHONE
To dial memory numbers from the Speakerphone, do the following:
#Press the [MEMORY] button when the system is in the speakerphone mode(to enter
thespeakerphone mode press [SPEAKER] button on the base unit). The display shows
“L-”.
## Using the keypad digits enter the memory location (01-30). The phone dials the
stored number.

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MEMORY NUMBERS AUDIOLINE FF895-2
EDITING/DELETING A MEMORY
To edit or delete a name or number from the memory do the following:
## Select the [MEM/OK] button and enter the memory location number(01 - 30 ) using
the keypad digits.
## Press [MENU] button until “Edit??” or “Delete??” appears.
## Press the [MEM/OK] button to start editing/deleting the data. The remainder of the
operation is the same as when storing memories (see page 11).
CHANGE A MEMORY CALL TYPE
To change a memory call type, do the following:
## Select a memory position using the operation described above, ie press the [MEM/OK]
button and enter the memory location using the keypad digits.
## Press the [MENU] button until “Set Mem Type” appears.
## Press the [MEM/OK] button.
#Press the [MENU] button to change the call type (Normal, VIP or Block call)
#Press the [MEM/OK] button to store the information.
NOTE: The different call types that can be selected to determine the type of ring
that the FF895-2 emits when the incoming call numbers have been programmed into
the dialling memories (refer to Menu Options on page 19).
MEMORY MATCH FUNCTION
If you receive a call from a phone number which is already storedin the dialling memory
(Normal, VIP or Block) the ringer sound will change according to the memory type,
normal ring for normal memory, a higher tone for VIP memory and no ringer for block
memory. See page 21 for more information.
The numbers stored into memories must be identical in format to the presentation of the
number sent by the network (for example the area code must be stored even for local
numbers and no spaces etc.).
NOTE:The memory match function will not work for “Out of Area” or numbers
that have been barred. Calls via PBX or from mobiles may also not display CND
information.

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AUDIOLINE FF895-2 CALLING NUMBER DISPLAY
CALLING NUMBER DISPLAY
Calling Number Display allows you to see who is calling before you answer a call and
to see who has called in your absence. The FF895-2 will also allow you to see who is
calling while you are on a call.
Type 1 - When the Calling Number Display is enabled on your telephone line, your
telephone will ring, between the first and second ring the number of the incoming caller
will appear on the display and the “new message” LED will light.
Type 11 - While on a call and the call waiting tone is heard, the speech path will be
muted to allow the number data to be transmitted from the network. After this short mute
period, when the speech path is reopened you can view the caller’s number on the
handset screen.
Up to 30 incoming call numbers can be stored in the call log. When the log is full, the
oldest number will be deleted automatically.
Caller's name*
Caller's phone number
The date and time received
*Presentationofthe name depends on the telephone network. This service is not currently
available in Australia.
It is not possible to view the call list and take a new call at the same time.
NOTE:Calling Number Display is an optional telephone network service. This
telephone will display Calling Number Display information provided the service is
available on the telephone Network and the subscription is fulfilled. Check with your
telephone Network operator for full details. If the Calling Number Display service is
not implemented on your telephone line, incoming call information will not be
displayed, you will view “CALL” in the display.
If the handset is registered to a different base unit, any information in the call log will
be lost.

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CALLING NUMBER DISPLAY AUDIOLINE FF895-2
VIEWING CND NUMBERS
The new call/message LED on the base unit and the handset will flash when a new
incoming call has been stored in the call log and not yet reviewed. Once the log has been
reviewed the indicator will stop flashing. To view the call log do the following:
## Press the [CALLER DISPLAY/ANSWERING SYSTEM] button the handset will beep.
The display will show the number of new calls and the total number of calls.
Example:
A total of 12 calls 7 NEW calls in the call log
in the call log
## Press the or arrows to review the log. When an incoming call is received it
is automatically assigned a call sequence number which appears on the right hand
side of the display, commencing with 01 (oldest) and up to 30 (latest).
## If either of the scroll arrows are flashing in the display, they indicate
additional information is accessible. Use or arrow buttons to access
the information.
## Press the or arrows to view previous/next call in the log.. If the number is
a new number the text "call #" will flash.
## To terminate the review procedure, press the [CALLER DISPLAY/ANSWERING
SYSTEM] button again.

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AUDIOLINE FF895-2 CALLING NUMBER DISPLAY
The display will also provide the following information:
End of List The list has been reviewed to the oldest
number
Top of List The list has been reviewed to the newest
number
Out of Area Call information is not available. It could
be an international call or from a PBX.
Private The caller has withheld their number
(barred).
Call Waiting A call from another telephone number is
waiting. In most cases this service
requires a subscription.
Mess.Waiting There is a message waiting. This
information is available only with
compatible telephone network services.
Mobile The call is from a mobile telephone.
Payphone This may be displayed depending on the
telephone network.
SAVING A CND INTO DIALLING MEMORY
The caller's name (if available) and phone number from the CND log can be stored into
the dialling memory. To store this information do the following:
## Ensure the number you want to save is on the display (use the or buttons
to select).
## Press the [MENU] button until the display shows "Edit??".
## Press the [MEM/OK] button. The remainding process is the same as the store memory
operation (refer to store memory operation on page 11).

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CALLING NUMBER DISPLAY AUDIOLINE FF895-2
DELETING A NUMBER FROM THE CND LOG
To delete a number from the CND log do the following:
## Press the [CALLER DISPLAY/ANSWERING SYSTEM] button, you will hear a beep,
use the or arrows to select the number you wish to delete.
## Press the [MENU] button until the display shows "Delete??".
## Press the [MEM/OK] button. The number will be deleted.
DELETING ALL OLD NUMBERS FROM THE CND LOG
To delete all old numbers from the CND log, do the following:
#Press the [CALLER DISPLAY/ANSWERING SYSTEM] button, you will hear a beep
when entering CND mode.
## When the CND numbers are displayed (old and new), press [MENU] button to select
"Del.all Old?".
## Press the [MEM/OK] button, all old phone numbers will be erased.
DIRECT DIALLING FROM THE CALL LOG
To dial any of the numbers stored in the call log quickly and easily do the following:
#Press the [CALLER DISPLAY/ANSWERING SYSTEM] button, you will hear a beep,
when entering the CND mode.
## Ensure the number you want to dial is present on the display. Use the or
arrows to select the number you wish to dial.
## Press the [TALK] button, the number will be dialled automatically.

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AUDIOLINE FF895-2 CALLING NUMBER DISPLAY
PLAYBACK INCOMING MESSAGE(ICM) WITH CND
To playback an incoming message that has been stored in the call log do the following:
## Press the [CALLER DISPLAY/ANSWERING SYSTEM] button, you will hear a beep,
when entering CND mode. Ensure that the number associated with the message you
want to hear is shown in the display. If there is an ICM together with the current
CND, the display shows “Incom. Mess”.
## To play the message press digit 5 (MESSAGE) on the keypad. You can adjust the
volume with the or arrows.
## To stop the message press digit 3 (STOP) on the keypad and to hear the message
again press digit 4 [ ] on the keypad.
#To skip the current message digit 6 [ ] on the keypad.
NOTE: During playback if the ICM is longer than 30seconds, you will need to
press digit '5' before the 30second limit to continue, otherwise the unit will return to
standby mode.