Audiovox MVX-550 Operation manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................. 6
WRIST STRAP ATTACHMENT ......................... 7
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND
To Attach the Battery Pack
To Detach the Battery Pack
To Recharge Battery
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 11
PRECAUTIONS .. —— er kas
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ................... 13
FEATURES AND OPTIONS ...............1.... 22. 14
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BASIC OPERATION | sicisiscsssevsivceocassasacseetsvoseistsnacansans 17
Turning the Unit On/Off
* Antenna Position
* Receiving Signal Strength Indicator
* Battery Level Indicator
To Store a Number in Memory
To Recall a Number from Memory
To Review the Prefix
Display Own Telephone Number
Repertory Memory Scroll
Automatic Storing into a Vacant Memory
Address
Secret Memory
To Lock the Unit
Automatic Lock (NAM Option)
To Unlock the Unit
Backlighting On/Off Control
Volume Control
MEMORY NAME TAG ..... T —————— 22
To Enter Names using Alpha (Letters)
To Store Name with Phone Number
To Recall from Memory with Name

ALPHA SEARCH ..................
PLACING TELEPHONE CA
To Place a Call
If the Call Fails to Go Thi :
Automatic Redial (NAM © ti
Terminating a Call
To Receive Calls
Silent Incoming Calls
Silent Alert Beep (NAM O.
Any Digit Key Answering
Automatic Ánswering
To Place a Call with a Nu
Speed Dialing
Last Three Number Redia
Programmable Emergency
To Mute a Phone Convers:
ONE TOUCH DIALING.......
To Store a Number into O
To Place a Call to a Numbe
VOICE: MAIL DIALING ....... 4... iret ens
To Store a Numbers
To Place a Call
CALL RESTRICTION (NAM
To Set Call Restricted Mot
To Exit Call Restriction Pi
END-TO-END SIGNALING.
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Link Dialing
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CALL TIME DISPLAY ...................
To Display the Cumulative Talk Time
To Display the Number of Calls
Outgoing Call Timer Only (NAM Option)
To Clear the Timer
One Minute Beep (NAM Option)
SID MANAGEMENT (NAM OPTION) ...................
A/B SYSTEM SELECTION ............../.
LAST RESCAN SID INDICATOR ......................
RADIO FREQUENCY (RF)
CHANNEL INDICATOR ..........................
AUTOMATIC CALLS IN ABSENCE
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AUDIOVOX
*MINIVOX IT”
HANDHELD PORTABLE
CELLULAR TELEPHONE
Audiovox introduces the Minivox II, one of the most
advanced handheld portable cellular telephones in
the world. Your new Minivox H allows you the free-
dom to enjoy the benefits of cellular communications
without the limitations.
Your new Minivox IE has been built to the same
exacting level of high engineering standards that has
made the Audiovox cellular telephone line the top
rated brand in the industry.
The Minivox II is packed with advanced features that
provide the ultimate in convenience and safety, like
one touch dialing, programmable emergency calling
and a battery life indicator.
The Minivox Ii also features “Any Digit Key Answer"
that allows you to answer a call by pressing any of
the numbered keys on the keypad. It also has the
ability to redial any of the last three numbers you
attempted to call!
Optional accessories include a desk top charger, rapid
charger, a hands free car kit with an RJ11 output
(for interface with a laptop computer or facsimile
machines) and provisions for external antenna and
power booster. A cigarette lighter adaptor and leather
carrying case are also available.
And of course, your new Minivox II comes with some-
thing only an Audiovox phone can provide. The proven
reliability that has made Audiovox one of the worlds
leading suppliers of cellular communications equip-
ment.
SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION
System configuration and the equipment list are as
shown below.
Handheld Portable
Wrist Strap FE
elephone
Spare
Battery Pack
Travel Battery
Charger
Battery Pack
List of Equipment
Name of the Equipment
Handheld Portable Telephone
Battery Pack (BTE-700)
Wrist Strap (WS-700)
Travel Battery Charger (TRC-700A)
Spare Battery Pack (BTR-700)

WRIST STRAP
ATTACHMENT
Attach the wrist strap to the unit through the strap hole
as shown below (D.
Then put the long loop through the smaller loop as
shown below ©.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
AND RECHARGING
The Portable Telephone contains a Detachable Battery
Pack (BTR-700/BTE-700). Fully charged Battery Pack
offers approximately 60 minutes Talk Time or 12 hours
standby for BTR-700, and approximately 100 minutes
Talk Time or 20 hours standby for BTE-700.
It is recommended to carry one fully charged spare Bat-
tery Pack for longer operation.
(Additional Battery Packs may be purchased at your
Cellular Telephone Dealer.)
To Attach the Battery Pack
(D Insert the hook at the end of the Battery Pack into
the slot at the end of the unit.
(2 Press the Battery Pack down to lock the Battery
Pack onto the unit.
To Detach the Battery Pack
(D Press the Release Latch as shown below.
(2) Lift up to remove the Battery Pack from the unit
gently.
Release Latch

To Recharge Battery
The Travel Battery Charger (TRC-700A) can recharge
the Standard Battery (BTE-700) at 10 hours or an op-
tional Slim Battery (BTR-700) at 6 hours respectively.
1. Set the Battery Pack
(D Holding the Travel Battery Charger in your hand,
insert the Battery Pack into the Travel Battery
Charger.
(2) Press the Battery Pack down to lock the Battery
Pack onto the Travel Battery Charger.
2. Flip up the blades on the back side of the Travel
Battery Charger and plug into AC outlet. The LED
(Light Emitting Diode) on the Travel Battery Charger
will light red while recharging.
Note: (1) Environmental temperature for full battery
recharging with fixed time: 0 ~ +35°C
(2) We recommend you to set the Battery Pack in
to the Travel Battery Charger and plug into
AC outlet as shown below.
3. After recharging has been finished, unplug from AC
outlet and take off the Battery Pack so as not to
reduce the life and capacity of the Battery Pack.
D Unplug from AC outlet by holding the top of
Travel Battery Charger as shown below.
(2 Holding the Travel Battery Charger with your
hand, and then press the Release Latch as shown
below.
© Lift up to remove the Battery Pack from the
Travel Battery Charger gently.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
for Travel Battery Charger
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual con-
tains important safety and operating instructions for
battery charger.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2)
battery, and (3) product using battery.
3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only Ni-
MH type rechargeable batteries. Other types of bat-
teries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
6. An extension cord should not be used unless abso-
lutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord
could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If
extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins of plug of extension cord are the same
number, size, and shape as those of plug on
charger;
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charge.
7. Do not operate charger with damaged plug — replace
charger immediately.
8. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way; take it to an authorized Audiovox cellular
service center.
9. Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized
Audiovox cellular service center when service or repair
is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.
10. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
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PRECAUTIONS
Your Handheld Portable Telephone is a high quality
piece of equipment. Before operating the equipment,
please take the following precautions.
1. Don’t use this equipment in an extreme environment
where high temperature or high humidity exists.
2. Don’t abuse the equipment. Avoid striking, shaking
or shocking. When not using the unit, lay down the
unit to avoid possible damage due to instability.
3. Don’t expose this equipment to rain or spilled bever-
ages.
4. Recharge the battery fully before your first use of the
unit.
5. When the battery becomes discharged, two beep tones
will be heard every 10 seconds, and the display will
show Disc ed. Replace the discharged battery
with a fully charged one, and recharge the dis-
charged battery.
6. To ensure e Jong battery life, operate the unit until
scha is displayed, then recharging the bat-
tery. Setitve Battery Pack from the unit when it is
not expected to be used for a long period.
Recharging at least once every month is recommended
when not being used.
7. Don't charge the Battery in a place in the sunshine.
The product that you have purchased con-
à S tains a rechargeable Battery. The Battery is
recyclable. At the end of it's useful life, under
various state and local laws, it may be illegal
to dispose of this Battery into the municipal waste
stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for
details in your area for recycling options or proper dis-
posal.
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GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
(Subject to change without notice)
Frequency Range :
Number of RF Channels :
Channel Spacing :
Duplex Spacing :
Frequency Stability :
RF Output Power :
Receiver Sensitivity :
Modulation/Demodulation :
Operating Temperature :
Supply Voltage :
Current Drain :
Operating Time :
Size
Weight
824 to 849 MHz, Transmit
869 to 894 MHz, Receive
832, Full Duplex
30 KHz
45 MHz
+2.5 PPM
0.6W ERP With Power
Control
-116 dBm (12 dB SINAD)
Voice PM (With Compander)
Data FM
-20°C to +60°C
4.8 V
(NiMH Battery 1.2 V x 4,
1100 mAH)
In Use;
Approx. 540 mA
Standby;
Approx. 50 mA
BTR-700
Talk; Approx 60 min.
(at full power output)
Standby; Approx. 12 hours
BTE-700
Talk; Approx. 100 min.
(at full power output)
Standby; Approx. 20 hours
Approx.
25 (H) x 53 (W) x 160 (D) mm
0.96 (H) x 2.1 (W) x 6.3 (D) inch
Approx. 260 gr (9.2 oz)
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FEATURES AND
OPTIONS
* Push Button Dialing
* Backlit Keypad and Display with On/Off Control
* Large Size Dot-matrix LCD Display
Status/Function Indicator
15 Digits Dial Number
Receiving Signal Strength Indicator
* Battery Level Indicator
* (Electronic) Volume Control
* Pre-set Dialing up to 16 Digits (32 Digits: NAM Option)
* Extended Readability (Prefix Review)
* Last Digit Clear
* Digit Display Clear
* Programmable Emergency Call in locked or
restricted modes
* Repertory Dialing: 16/80-Digit 100 Memories
* Speed Dialing
* Repertory Memory Scroll
* Automatic Storing into a Vacant Memory Address
* Secret Memory
* Memory Name Tag
* Alpha Search
* Linked Preset Dialing from Memory
* Voice Mail Dialing
* One Touch Dialing
* Any Digit Key Answering (NAM Option)
* Automatic Answering
* Last Number Redial
* Last Three Number Redial
* Automatic Redial (NAM Option)
* Mute or Hold
* Scratch-pad Dialing (with/without Keying Tones)
* End-to-End Signaling
* Touch Tone™ from Memory
* Continuous DTMF from Keypad
* Call Restrictions (NAM Option)
* Silent Incoming Calls
* Silent Alert Beep (NAM Option)
* Call Time Display (Five Functions)
* Automatic Calls in Absence Indicator
* Display Own Telephone Number
* Multiple A/B System Selection
* SID Management (NAM Option)
* Multiple City Registration
* Last Rescan SID Indicator
* RF Channel Indicator
* Electronic Lock
* Automatic Lock (NAM Option)
* Function Review
* Serial Data I/O Mode
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FUNCTIONS
Retractable
Whip Antenna
(DIN USE
(2)NO SVC
Earpiece
(3)
ROAM
(6)
Receiving
Signal
(4)
LOCK
Strength
Indicator
(5)
Power
Indicator
(7)
Alpha
—
Numeric
Display
(8)
Send
Key
(12)
One
Touch
Dial
Key
(9)
End
Key
(13)
Voice
Mail
Access
Key
(14)
Store
(10)
Power
Key
On/Off
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Key
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(15)
Recall
Key
ra
(16)
Volume/
(11)
Digit
Alpha
Keys
Key
4
(17)
Function
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Key
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(18)
Clear
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Key
Microphone
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10) 1
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
NUSE indicator lights when a call is in progress.
NOSVO! (no service) indicator lights when the unit
Is in a non-coverage area.
ROAM!) indicator lights when the unit is out of the
home area.
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LOCK! indicator lights when the unit is locked.
is used as a POWER ON indicator which lights
when the unit is turned on.
RECEIVING SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR:
The number of shaded blocks indicates the Receiv-
ing Signal Strength.
15-CHARACTER FUNCTIONAL ALPHA-
NUMERIC DISPLAY:
First 5 characters indicate current function and
status conditions.
The remaining 10 characters show the last 10 digits
of the dialed number.
BENG (send key) is used for placing or
receiving a call.
(end key) terminates a call.
§ (power on/off key) is used to turn on/off the
unit.
DIGIT KEYS to enter a phone number.
ME (one-touch key} allows you to place a call with
a single key stroke.
(voice mail access key) allows you to access the
linked speed dialing capability.
memory.
RCE (recall key) recalls phone numbers from reper-
tory memory.
MOL/ALPH (volume/alpha key) is used to
control Earpiece audio level as well as the Alert
Tone. YOU is also used as ALPE (alpha key) in
combination with [ENG to enter 5 Alphabetical char-
acters.
ENG] (function key) shifts the digit keys to the
functional keys.
CER (clear key) clears the digit(s) from the display.
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BASIC OPERATION
Turning the Unit On/Off
Press PWR! for about one second to turn on the unit. The
indicator |T} will light (all indicators will light momentar-
ily: display will show the programmed name or your
phone number, and a tone will be heard). Press
again for about one second to turn off the unit.
* Antenna Position
Your portable cellular telephone has been equipped with
a dual position antenna system.
This dual position antenna has been especially designed
to allow your phone to receive calls while the antenna is
down. However, for optimum performance and signal
strength or while operating in poor signal areas, it is
recommended that the antenna be fully extended.
Note: The antenna can be used in its fully extended or
fully retracted position only.
* Receiving Signal Strength Indicator
The number of shaded blocks indicates the Signal
Strength in your area. Four blocks show the maximum
level. The display will vary as you move with the unit.
If the signal is not strong enough to place a call, the
NOSVC) indicator will appear on the readout.
* Battery Level Indicator
You can monitor the current battery voltage level. Press
RCL, key [X] then 8; the battery voltage condition will be
displayed on the readout in one of four steps for 5 sec..
The number of shaded blocks indicates the battery con-
dition as follows:
‘BEEBE | Full charge
BEUH | Normal phone call
IBBBNB- - | Short phone call
BE- - -| Recharge battery
To Store a Number in Memory
1. Press CLĦ, then enter the phone number.
2. Press STOl, then enter the memory address
(01 through 99).
Example: Press (STO), key H |t] then i5, the displayed
number will be stored into memory address
15.
Note: A number of more than 16 digits can be
stored only into memory address 96 through
99. (See link dialing, page 31.)
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To Recall a Number from Memory
Press REL, then enter the memory address (01 through
99).
Example: Press RCt), key |t then [5] the number stored
in memory address 15 will be displayed on
the readout.
To Review the Prefix
(Number longer than 10 digits)
After pressing RELI, hold down the second digit of the
memory address.
Note: When a set of linked numbers is recalled, you can
review only the last linked number by this fea-
ture. To review Link 1 to Link 5, use (ENG, RCL)
then key |Xi (X is 1 to 5). See *Link Dialing".
Display Own Telephone Number
You can see your system ID number and your own phone
number on the readout. Press RE, key [| then B again.
The System ID number is shown while pressing key [| at
the 2nd time.
Repertory Memory Scroll
This feature is useful in finding a certain phone number
by scrolling the repertory memory from one of the desig-
nated startin d addresses.
1. Press i key [Xi then
X] is the digit to assign the starting address as
follows.
Starting address
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2. Press [Él or [|
:Seroll upward (with roll back to 01)
fil :Scroll downward (with roll up to 99)
Memory address and the last 7 digits of the stored
number will be displayed on the readout as follows.
Example: £3 |
Address No. Tel. No.
Note: In this scroll feature, any vacant memory
address(es) will be skipped.
Automatic Storing into a Vacant
Memory Address
This feature allows automatic storing into a vacant rep-
ertory memory address. This ends the possible problem
of writing over a previously stored number.
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Press STO.
3. Enter the memory address group number in which
you want to store a number.
Ig: From 01 to 10
Et] : From 11 to 20
: From 21 to 30
* e
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* 2
B : From 81 to 90
EN From 91 to 99
gH: From 01 to 99
4. Press li
The memory address and the last 7 digits of the
stored phone number will be displayed on the readout
as follows.
Example:
APRA
Note: If there is no vacant address in the assigned area,
the phone number will not be stored in the memory.
Secret Memory
This feature allows you to store ID code, telephone credit
card numbers, etc. in secret memory locations. For secu-
rity purposes, you must enter your three-digit security
code to display the secret number. For practical use of
the secret memory, refer to "END-TO-END SIGNALING".
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To Store the Secret Number
1. Press GER, then enter secret number.
2. Press ENC, STO, then es the memory address
(01 through 99). JISIEICIRIEITI- will be
displayed on the readout.
Example: To store the secret number 9876 into memory
address 41 or automatically store this number
into a vacant memory address of 40's.
1. Press CER).
2. Enter secret number 7
S m S Eee)
3. Press ENG, STO! . (secret memory store) —
4. Press keys i4 1!
. (address number)
or
press keys 4) i$]. (to store vacant memory
address of 40's)
To Confirm the Secret Number
Enter the three-digit security code.
2. Press AGE, then enter the memory address (01
through 99). The last 10 digits of the secret number
will be displayed on the readout.
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Example: To confirm the secret number stored into
memory address 41. "E
1. Enter the three-digit security code [H (2
2. Press REL], key H$ then Ht].
1249181718]
Note: If you recall the secret memory without the three-
digit security code, the secret number is not dis-
played on the readout as shown below:
Press RCL], key [4] then H]. u u
PLS ASIBICIRIETTES
or
Press RELI, key (4: then [£i s.
To Lock the Unit
Press ENG), then key |11 (LOCK).
The LOCK] indicator lights. The unit will remain locked
until unlocked, even if the power is turned off.
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Automatic Lock (NAM Option)
If you request the feature of Automatic Lock, your NAM
can be programmed so that your unit will automatically
go into the locked condition when the power of the unit
is turned “off”. When PWA is turned “on”, the unlock
code is required to operate the unit.
To Unlock the Unit
Enter the three-digit unlock code. The indicator
will go out when the three-digit code is the same as the
code registered in the NAM.
Backlighting On/Off Control
LCD display and the keypad are backlit automatically
after the Power-On. If needed, backlighting can be turned
off by pressing ROL, key B€ then [8l
Even if the unit is in the backlighting “Off " mode, the
backlighting will be turned on again automatically for 10
seconds when any key operation is conducted or a call is
received.
To return to the backlighting "On" mode, press REE, key
'%| then [5] again.
Volume Control
The audio level of the earpiece and the alert tone can be
adjusted by the Volume Control Key VOL.
* Earpiece:
Keep pressing VOL] until you get the desired sound
level. Sound level will be displayed on the readout
digitally during the level adjustment and the sample
tone will indicate the sound level when you are not
engaged in a telephone conversation. The display for-
mat is as follows.
H.S E] à to 9)
* Alert Tone:
Press ACL, key :X. then [61
Then adjust the alert tone level in the same manner as
above. Your telephone will ring at the new level. In
this case, the display format is as follows.
ALT [| (1 to 9)
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MEMORY NAME TAG
This feature permits you to tag an identifying name (in
up to 5 characters) to each phone number in the memory
address. The name will be displayed each time you recall
a number from memory address.
To Enter Names using Alpha
(Letters)
1. Press [ÉNG, then ALPH. Alpha) will appear on the
readout to indicate the Alpha Mode is active.
2. Press digit keys repeatedly until the character you
need appears. The following table shows which char-
acter is assigned with each digit key.
Key ASSIGNED ALPHA CHARACTERS
1 (Blank) 3 - 1
2 (ABC) A B c 2
3 (DEF) D E F 3
4 (GHI) G H I 4
5 {JKL} T K L 5
6 (MNO) M N [e] 6
7 (PRS) P Q R S 7
8 (TUV) T U V 8
9 (WXY) W X Y Zz 9
0 0
* *
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3. When the character you need is displayed, press
IPH to move to the next space.
4. Go back to step 2, and repeat the same procedures
until the complete character name is displayed.
5. When an entry error is made, press GER momentar-
ily to erase the last character. If you press GER more
than a second, all characters on the readout will be
erased. = Nd
6. To exit Alpha Mode, press ENG, then ALPE.
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To Store Name with Phone Number
1. Enter i: he d number.
2. Press [PNG], then ALPH to set Alpha Mode.
3. Enter the name you aged: (Refer to “To Enter Names
using Alpha" -)
STO, then enter the memory address (01
through 99), to store the number with the name into
memory.
Note: If you enter the phone number after entering
the name, the name will be erased.
Example: To store the phone number 123-4567 with the
name JOHN into memory address 15.
1.
Enter
the
phone
number;
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2
t3)
4
[5]
16i
[7]
2.
Set
Alpha
Mode;
IALPH
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JALPH
3. Enter the Name; [61 5 6: ALPH
(J)
[4j 3H AL Hs |
(H) (N)
4. Store the Number; STO FE B
To Recall from Memory with Name
Recalling from the repertory memory with name is iden-
tical to standard repertory recall. When the number is
recalled, the display will show the Alpha Name Tag as
well as the stored phone number.
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ALPHA SEARCH
This feature permits you to find a phone number stored
in the memory by the first character of the Alpha Name
Tag. This search can retrieve all entries beginning with
the Snad initial character.
1. Press , then AEPH to set the Alpha Mode.
2. Enter the initial character, by which you need to
search the phone number.
3. Press BCE, then ALPH. The display will show the
first entry whose Name Tag begins with the assigned
initial character, and which is stored in the lowest
memory address. Display shows Name Tag, Memory
Address and Phone Number.
4. Press $8 or X.
:Scroll memory address upward.
i] :Scroll memory address downward.
Example:
Operation Display
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PLACING TELEPHONE
CALLS
To Place a Call
1. Enter the phone number. The last 15 digits of the
dialed number are displayed on the readout.
Note: After 120 sec., display will return to the 10-
digit display mode.
2. Ifa dialing error is made, press GER, then enter the
phone number again. Pressing momentarily
(less than approx. 0.5 sec.) clears only the last digit.
3. Press SEND. The NUSE indicator will light. When
the called party answers, proceed with your conver-
sation.
Note: If assigned in NAM, the phone number can be pre-
set up to 32 digits. However, in this case it is
necessary to confirm with system operator whether
such service is available or not.
If the Call Fails to Go Through
1. If you hear the “reorder” signal, press END), then if
there were no dialing errors, press SEND for redial.
(Redialing with digit keys is not necessary.) |
2. If the "intercept" signal is heard, press
redial the correct number.
, then
Automatic Redial (NAM Option)
If the feature of Automatic Redial (NAM Option) is
selected, your unit will automatically make five attempts
to reach the cell site when the first try is not successful.
The INUSE) indicator will stay on, but the speaker will
be muted for twenty seconds. This is done so that you do
not hear the reorder signals out of the speaker. If you
need to terminate the automatic redial, press EN
Terminating a Call
Press END and the NUSE indicator will go out.
To Receive Calls
1. When the telephone rings, press SEND to answer the
call. The INUSE! indicator will light.
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Silent Incoming Calls
This feature alerts you visually of an incoming call by
flashing (GALL; on the readout instead of hearing the
Alert Tone.
1. Press GE, key € then [71 The will appear on
the readout.
2. When a call is received, the unit indicates it by
flashing (CALL on the readout without Alert Tone.
SEND) to answer the call.
LL] on the readout will go out.
4. This mode is deactivated by pressing RCL, key Æ
then [¥] again.
5. If the Silent Incoming Calls is activated when the
unit is powered up, SALE will appear on the readout
for 5 seconds.
Silent Alert *Beep" (NAM Option)
Normal operation of silent alert is to display the word
*CALL" in the handset display, when a call is being
received, without an obtrusive audible ring signal. If the
user would like to know when a call is being received,
however, still does not want an obtrusive ring signal, a
single “beep” at the beginning of the call (NAM) will
allow the user to know a phone call is being received.
Any Digit Key Answering
(NAM Option)
This feature permits you to answer an incoming call by
pressing any of the digit keys on the key pad.
Automatic Answering
With this feature, the incoming call will be automatically
connected for operation after two alert tones, and the
INUSE indicator will light on the readout.
Then the unit is ready for conversation.
1. To activate this mode, press FNC] and then key [B]
(A. Ans: will appear on the readout. -
2. This mode is deactivated when FNG; and then key
are pressed again.
3. This feature will not function if the unit is in the
Lock and Silent Incoming Calls.
4. If the Automatic Answering is activated when the
unit is powered up, will appear on the readout
for 5 seconds.
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To Place a Call with a Number in the
Memory
1. Press AGE, then enter the memory address (01
through 99). The last 10 digits of the number will
appear on the readout. If the number is longer than
10 digits, hold down the second digit of the memory
address (after pressing REE ) to see the prefix.
Note: See "To Recall a Number from Memory" and
"To Review the Prefix" for more details.
2. Press SEND. The il
call is placed.
SE) indicator will light as the
Speed Dialing
This feature permits you to place a call from the stored
memory locations without using the recall key.
Speed dialing is a quick method of placing calls from
memory.
1. Enter the one or two digits of memory address (1
through 9 and 10 through 99).
2. Press SEND). The last 10 digits of the phone number
will appear on the readout, and the INGSE indicator
will light.
Last Three Number Redial
This feature permits you to redial any of the last three
phone numbers you attempted to call.
Numbers will be stored in memory only if
is pressed.
Note: If same telephone number is attempted more than
once paupe will only utilize one memory location.
1. Press ROU, key Be. then Ri The last phone number
is displayed on ine readout.
Example: ATPASE
2. Press B] or Be, the scrolled number is displayed on
the readout.
W]: Scroll upward (with roll back to #1)
[#1 : Scroll downward (with roll up to #3)
3. Press SEND) to send a displayed number.
Note: To clear the stored number, press EN, then
ISEN three times.
SEND key
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Programmable Emergency Call
(NAM Option)
This feature permits you to place a call to 3 emergency
numbers (maximum of 7 digits) even if your telephone
has been set to the locked or restricted modes.
The three emergency numbers must be pre-programmed
in the NAM.
Note: 911 is preset emergency number. (you may change
this number if you wish.)
Operation in Lock Mode
1. Enter the emergency call number (911); i] Efi
(^911" does not indicate, but the indicator will
light.)
2. Press SEND, the INUSE indicator will light.
3. To terminate the call, press END. (The NUSE
cator will go out.)
Operation in Call Restriction Mode
The operation and display are the same as in the normal
mode.
To Mute a Phone Conversation
1. Press ÉNC, then key 8 will appear on the
readout. The transmit audio will be muted and the
receive audio will be heard from the receiver. The
mute (or hold) feature will permit you to converse
privately with a passenger during a call.
2. To return to normal conversation:
Press [FNC , then key 8] again.
3. Mute is reset when the call is terminated.
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ONE TOUCH DIALING
This feature permits you to place a call by a single key
stroke.
To Store a Number into One Touch
Memory
1. Press (GERI , then enter a phone number.
2. Press BTO, then the One Touch Key [Mf], —
Stored numbers can be reviewed by pressing then
the One Touch Key you want to review.
To Place a Call to a Number in One
Touch Memory
Press the One Touch Key for approx. 0.5sec..
The last 10 digits of the number will be displayed on the
readout, and the INUSE indicator will light as a call is
placed.
VOICE MAIL DIALING
This feature permits you to access, through telephone
lines, a computer system and send DTMF number codes in
sequence. Up to five numbers can be stored and are
sequentially accessed with one touch of the “Voice Mail
Access” key. The first number is sent in digital form to the
cell site, then up to four other numbers are sent with
DTMF signaling.
To store Numbers
Store the numbers to be linked into the special memory
address 91 through 95. Each number should be within 16
digits.
To Place a Call
Press “Voice Mail Access” key for approx. 0.5sec.. The
first number in memory address 91 will appear on the
readout and will be sent digitally to the cell site. After you
hear the signal from the Operating Office, press “Voice
Mail Access” key again. The second number is memory
address 92 will appear on the readout and is sent with
DTMF tones. You will monitor the tones through the
loudspeaker. The third through fifth number in memory
address 93 through 95 can be accessed sequentially in the
same manner as above.
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CALL RESTRICTION
(NAM OPTION)
This feature permits you to impose various kinds of
restrictions on Outgoing Calls.
To Set Call Restricted Mode
Enter the three-digit security code, then press ENG
then EZi
The following key operation is needed to activate one of
the restricted modes:
EB : Only phone numbers having 11 digits or less are
accepted. Operator assisted dialing is prohibited.
Only phone numbers having 7 digits or less are
accepted. Operator assisted dialing is prohibited.
Operator assisted dialing (0 Origination) is pro-
hibited. l
No phone calls can be placed except for repertory
dialing from memory address 01 to 09. However,
programmable emergency call will be available.
Only One Touch dialing is permitted. However,
programmable emergency call are available.
No restriction.
fs]
mo m E
e
To Exit Call Restriction Program-
uo Mode
Press ENG ENG, then
GER.
Note: (1) When in the restriction mode 4, number stor-
age into the memory will not be permitted.
(2) In the restriction mode, a short beep tone will
be heard to inform you of the improper opera-
tion, and the word Ñestnoteg will be shown
on the readout.
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END-TO-END SIGNALING
This feature permits you to utilize additional phone
services, such as accessing an alternate long distance
network, signaling pager, or banking by phone etc..
For these services the signaling should be in DTMF
(Touch Tone™). The following two features will make it
easier to send in DTMF codes.
Note: When you use this feature with a secret number,
the number must be previously stored in a memory
address. (Refer to "To Store the Secret Number")
Touch Tone?" from Memory
DTMF signaling by repertory dialing is available while
engaged in a telephone conversation.
1. Press ROE) BEL, then enter the repertory memory
address (01 through 99).
The last 10 digits of the number will appear on the
readout.
Note: However, if the memory address entered has
been set as a secret memory,
sk: T] will be displayed on the
sendout instead of the number.
2. Press SEND]. Then DTMF signaling will be placed
and the DTMF tone can be monitored through the
speaker.
Note: Continuous DTMF from keypad can be manually
dialed as well to access answering machines when
engaged in a telephone call.
Link Dialing
This feature permits you to pre-set from repertory memory
or the keypad up to five numbers before placing a call.
With this feature, the first number is sent in digital form
to the cell site. Then up to four other numbers can be
sent with DTMF signaling by simply pressing
for each additional number.
Note: (1) Each number to be linked may be recalled
from memory or entered by keypad.
(2 Each number to be linked should be within 16
digits including linking mark “=” at the end.
(3) Linked number can be stored in the memory.
However, number of more than 16 digits
should be stored into memory address 96
through 99.
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Example: To access the alternate long distance service
using a secret number, you should call your
long distance service office first, and enter
your ID number, then the phone number to
be placed.
1. Recall the phone number of the long distance service
office.
Press REE, then enter the memory address (01
through 99).
2. Press [ENG], then key B.
Linking Mark “=” will be added at the end of the
number and Lift will appear.
3. Recall your ID number stored with secret attribution.
3-1.Enter the three-digit security code.
Press keys 2l 3.
Note: When you recall the ID number stored
without the secret attribution, omit the
step 3-1 and proceed to next step 3-2.
3-2. Recall the = memory (ID number).
Press RCE), key [4] then [4 .
4. Press
Press then enter the memory address (01
through 99) to recall the phone number to be ee.
RRS ER SS Be
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6. Press SEND). The INGWSE indicator will light a as iie
call is placed. Unk will appear on the readout, —
7. After you received an answer from the long distance
service office, press SEND: again. The DTMF signal
will be placed and the DTMF tone of your ID number
can be monitored through the speaker.
Link 2! will appear on the readout.
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If your ID number is accepted, the long distance
service office will answer again, so press SEND).
Then the long distance call will be placed and the
DTMF tone can be monitored through the speaker.
nka will appear on the readout.
Note: The number linked in steps 1 through 5 can also
be stored in secret memory as stated in the "Se-
cret Memory".
1. When a set of linked numbers which includes
a secret number has been stored in memory
address 96 through 99, enter the three-digit
security code, press BEE, memory address
(96 through 99), and then SER [3 to place the
call. WKT wil appear on the readout, and
the firs linked number wil be called as
shown in step 6 above.
If the secret number is not included in the
linked number, you need not enter the three-
digit security code in the above operation.
2. To complete the call, continue operations as
shown in the steps 7 and 8.
SCRATCH-PAD DIALING
This feature permits you to enter a number to be redialed
(or store a number in memory) while engaged in a
conversation.
SCRATCH-PAD DIALING
WITHOUT KEYING
TONES
This feature permits you to activate scratch-pad memory
without annoying key tones over the circuit.
1.
Press [ENG], then key [8j then enter a phone number.
fone! will be displayed for 5 seconds. The Microphone
circuit will remain active, but the tones will not be
heard,
If necessary, press BTO, then enter the memory
address. i
To exit the Scratch-pad Mode, press ENG
again.
, then key
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CALL TIME DISPLAY
This feature automatically records the elapsed time per
conversation. The talk time of the last call, cumulative
talk time, and the number of calls can be displayed on the
readout. The timers can also be cleared if necessary.
With beep tones you can be notified of the approximate
talk time (NAM Option) in approximately 60 seconds
increments.
To Display the Talk Time of the Last Call
1. Press RGL), key 3€ then EH .
The talk time of the last call will be displayed on the
readout for 5 seconds.
While in a conversation, the talk time of a call in
progress will be displayed, and updated each second.
The display format is as follows.
MnS) ... 1 min. and 25 sec.
To Display the Cumulative Talk Time
l. Press Ll, key H then (2. .
The cumulative talk time will be displayed on the
readout in minute format for 5 seconds.
HBmi ..18 min.
To Display the Number of Calls
1. Press BGH, key [H then 8 .
The number of calls will be displayed on the readout
for 5 seconds. The display format is as follows.
C Received or placed 86 calls.
Outgoing Call Timer Only
(NAM Option)
Normal call timer operation is to time both the calls made
and the calls received. If the "outgoing call timer only"
function is activated (NAM Option), the call timer will
only accumulate the number of calls and amount of time
when placing calls. It will not accumulate the number of
calls or amount of time for calls received.
To Clear the Timer
1. Press CLR, then enter the three-digit security code.
2. Press STO), key '* then [1].
The timers will be cleared, and the count for the
cumulative talk time and the number of calls will start
from zero.
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One Minute Beep (NAM Option)
During conversation, you can be notified of the approxi-
mate talk time by tones for the first five minutes. (a
short monotone signal will sound every minute and a
double beep tone will be heard after approximately 5
minutes.)
SID MANAGEMENT
(NAM OPTION)
This feature enables you (by NAM option) to take advan-
tage of a family of SID groups. This is a group of cellular
systems in cities that your carrier owns or has special
billing arrangements with. Your close family SID's (like
brothers and sisters) will be billed at the same rate as
your home bone Rilling PN will be indicated as “Home” (i.e.
both NOSVC| and ROAM!) are off) on your display. More
distant. family ve (like cousins) will be billed at a
preferred rate. Your phone will display solid ROA
when using these groups of systems in their cities. When
flashing is displayed, you are using a SID system
that is not included in the NAM assigned groups.
If your display indicates flashing , you will need
to change your A/B switch selection or, please refer to
Multiple City Registration to change phone registration
to enable you to make a call.
If in question as to what SID (system identification) you
are using, push ACK FA [8i to display the current SID.
A/B SYSTEM SELECTION
This feature permits you to select the system you need to
use. The system that you are registered with is the
preferred system, and your home system.
1. Standard Mode
When you turn the unit on, the unit remembers the
last position of the A/B system selected, and will
start to scan the radio frequency channels of that
selection.
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If you want to confirm the current mode, press
[ENC, key [G. then Status indicator shows the
current mode. To return the unit to the standard
mode, press f key [B] then IB] again. Status
indicator shows SfE. The unit will scan the pre-
ferred system channels. If unable to find an accept-
able preferred channel, the unit switches to scan the
non-preferred channels.
2. Preferred System € Only Mode
eR ENG, key ‘6! then [#1 Status indicator shows
The unit will scan the preferred system only
e) prevents switching over to the non-preferred
system.
3. Non-preferred System Only Mode
Press FNC], key [0] then [8.. Status indicator shows
IN-PRE|. The unit will scan the non-preferred system
only.
4. Home Only Mode
x ENG, key [O then [21 Status indicator shows
Home. You can place or receive calls only within your
hone area.
MULTIPLE CITY
REGISTRATION
Some cellular users find it beneficial to register their
phone in multiple cities, rather than rely on “roam”. The
multiple city registration feature permits you to repro-
gram from the telephone unit, the different phone num-
bers for the cities in which you are registered. Each
programmed phone number will be designated as your
home system.
Press CLA, and enter the new system ID number (5
digits) followed by the corresponding phone number (10
digits). Please include your area code. You must register
your unit with the carrier in order to get both the system
ID number and your phone number.
Press then key 6] Your new phone number will be
displayed on the readout. (Holding down [6] to display
your new system ID number.)
Note: (1) System ID number and phone number can
not be programmed during a call.
(2) Calls are placed or received using only the
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LAST RESCAN SID
INDICATOR
This feature permits you to recall the last system iden-
tification accessed by a phone.
Press ROE, key B8 then
The last rescan SID is orm on the readout for 5sec.
The display format is as follows:
RADIO FREQUENCY (RF)
CHANNEL INDICATOR
If necessary, you can see the RF channel status in which
your unit is operating.
1. Press RGE, key [&| then BE]
The RF channel number, RSSI, SAT color code, and
transmitting power level will be displayed on the
readout. The display format is as follows: — —
C123.... RF channel number
R187.... RSSI value
S0.... SAT color code
P2.... Transmitting power level
2. The display will remain on the readout until you
manually reset it by pressing any key.
AUTOMATIC CALLS IN
ABSENCE INDICATOR
This feature indicates the number of unanswered incom-
ing calls. If incoming calls are unanswered, the unit will
indicate the reel
XX is the urhe f calls (01 to 99) missed. Depress-
ing any key (other than the Power Key) will clear the
number of calls indicated in Display. However, the number
of calls will remain if the unit is turned off.
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SERIAL DATA MODE
When the phone is placed in SERIAL DATA MODE, the
word ^SDATA" is displayed and the keypad becomes non-
functional (except for the power on/off key). This mode
can be activated by pressing iFNG and pressing [2] longer
than 1 second.
While in this mode, an automated interface device (STI75,
optionaD can be connected to the handset. This will allow
a laptop computer or fax machine to be connected for
data transmission as will as provide the capability of
connecting “phone line" based equipment (standard phone,
answering machine, TDD devices for the hearing im-
paired, etc.) to the handset.
To deactivate this feature press FWRI key to turn the
power off.
FUNCTION REVIEW
This feature shows you which numbered keys to use for
different FNC/RCL key functions.
To review the function menu:
Press NG for about one second. i
Scroll the menu up or down, using the l| or B key
respectively.
The display information will appear as follows.
DISPLAY FUNCTION
] Lock
] Automatic Data Transmission"?
] Calls In Absence Indication
] Automatic Ánswering
] Mute
) DTMF Tone Mute
[Lock ] [FNC
[A.D/T] [FNC
[Cali ] [FNC
[A.Ans] [FNC
[Mute ] [FNC
[Tone ] [FNC
1
2
3
5
8
9
0
*
[RP CH] [RCL *
*
*
*
*
*
*
{[ABsys] [FNC 0 0-4 ] A/B System Selection
[Timer] [RCL 1-3 ] Call Timer
4 ] RF Channel Indication
[Light] [RCL 5 } Backlighting Control
[Alert] [RCL 6 ] Alert Volume Control
[Silen] [RCL * 7 ] Silent Incoming Calls
[Batt.] [RCL * 8 ] Battery Level Indication
[R. SID] [RCL 9 ] Last Rescan SID Indication
[«ID» ] [RCL * = ] Present SIDH+Phone Number
[Alpha] [FNC ALPH ) Alpha Mode
[Data J [FNC SEND ) Data Transmission ?
{Secrt] [FNC STON ) Secret Memory
[Restr] [XYZ FNC #7 ] Call Restricted Mode
[ID l(«ip»FNC 6 ] Multiple City Registration
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