BellSouth GH9486 User manual

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ANSWERING SYSTEM WITH
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50 CHANNEL AUTOSCAN WITH 4 INDIVIDUAL MAILBOXES
Model GH9486
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OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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Quick Start guide.
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ongratulations on your selection of a quality BellSouth Product. With proper
care, and by following the setup and user instructions in this manual, this unit
will provide you with years of trouble free service.
BellSouthiscommittedtoprovidingqualityproductsthatfityourneeds.Wewouldliketo
have any comments or suggestions you might have on this product. You may mail your
comments to: U.S. Electronics
105 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
When examining your new BellSouth cordless telephone, you will find an array of
special features including:
Filtered Sound™ System -Receivesconsiderablylessnoise thanconventionalcordless
telephones because of a special circuit which delivers the clearest possible
reception.
50 Channel Autoscan - Press the /scan button on theHANDSET to find and lock
on to the clearest channel for any call.
Desk or Wall Mount - Use this equipment as a desk phone or as a wall phone.
TONE or PULSE Dialing - Use this phone for either TONE (rotary) or PULSE (push-
button) dialing.
Automated Functions - Redial the last number called and automatic STANDBY mode.
Security - Ensures greater privacy because a built-in security code with 65,536
combinations prevents use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless
telephone.
Dependable Battery - Recharge your BATTERY PACK many times with the built-in
charger. The battery low warning tone tells you when the BATTERY PACK needs
recharging (See page 27).
Special Services -Use the /flash button to access special services such as Call
Waiting supplied by your telephone company or company switchboard.
STANDBY Mode -When in STANDBY mode (ON-HOOK), the telephone is capable of
receiving a call. When theHANDSET is on the BASE UNIT, it is automatically in the
STANDBY mode (ON-HOOK). When the HANDSET is taken off the BASE UNIT, it
remains in the STANDBY mode until you activate the button.
Battery Power Saver -Once fully charged, in STANDBY mode, the HANDSET can
receive/send calls for a maximum of five days without the need for recharging.
Length of charge depends on frequency of use.
HANDSET Ringer Level - Select the ringer sound level (HI, LOW, OFF).
HANDSET Volume Control Switch - Select the receiver volume level (HI, MID, LOW).
HEADSET JACK - Your telephone can utilize a headset for hands-free communication.
BELT CLIP - Use the BELT CLIP to hang your HANDSET on your belt.
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Special Features
CALLER ID SYSTEM
Multi-Function Large LCD Screen - Shows the number you are dialing, and with Caller ID
service (available through subscription from your local telephone company), displays
information about the caller before you answer the call.
Name and Number Directory - Stores up to 40 names and numbers so that you can call them
with a single key stroke.
Caller List - Available with Caller ID service. Stores up to 80 calls to keep track of everyone who
called. The name, phone number, time and date of the call are recorded. Allows you to return
their calls with a single key stroke.
Preferred Calls - You can mark the name and number of a welcome caller in the DIRECTORY.
When that number calls in, the caller’s name will appear on the LCD Screen and a special ring
sound will be heard.
Blocked Calls - You can mark the name and number of an unwelcome caller in the DIRECTORY.
When that number calls in, the caller’s name will appear on the LCD Screen and the ringer will
be disabled.
Repeat Call Indicator - Shows if a new incoming call has called more than once.
Unavailable Call Indicator-Advises you that the origin of the incoming call does not support the
Caller ID system.
Call Waiting Service-Displaysthe nameandnumber ofthesecond caller,ifyou havesubscribed
for Call Waiting service from your local telephone company (see page 13).
Voice Mail -Indicates message waiting signal if you subscribed to Voice Mail message service
and requested Visual Message Indication from your local telephone company (see page 13).
This telephone also detects a Stutter Dial Tone signal every time there is a Voice Mail message
for you from your Voice Mail message provider if you have subscribed to Voice Mail message
service.
ANSWERING SYSTEM FEATURES
Fully Digital Answering System - Provides a full range of answering functions without using
cassette tapes.
Digital Memory- Allows recording of memos and messages.
Two-Digit LED Message Display -Indicatesthenumberof messages,indicates thestatus ofthe
system.
Ring-Detection Selectable - Choose the number of times the telephone rings before the system
answers.
Voice Day/Time Stamp - System tells the day and time of each received message or recorded
memo.
Message Alert - The ability to generate a sound signal when new messages are recorded.
Call Screening - The ability to intercept a call when the unit is recording an incoming message
(ICM).
Mailboxes -Allows four separate individuals to receive their own incoming messages.
Auto Disconnection -Will automatically stop answering when theHANDSETofanyphoneon the
same line goes OFF-HOOK.
Fast Message Skip Function -Skips to the next message.

1. LARGE LCD SCREEN
8. DIRECTORY BUTTON
Pg. 14, 15, 16, 18, 19
13. TALK BUTTON
Pg. 6, 7, 9, 10, 13,
14, 18, 29
6. 10 BUTTON
Pg. 14
DIAL
18. VOICEMAIL BUTTON
Pg. 13, 20~25
FUNCTION/
17. MESSAGE WAITING
LED INDICATOR
Pg. 13
12. VOLUME CONTROL
(HI, MID, LOW)
SWITCH
11. BATT LOW
INDICATOR Pg. 27
15. HEADSET JACK
Pg. 11
4. REDIAL/PAUSE
BUTTON Pg. 10, 15, 16
18, 20~25
SAVE/
16. TELEPHONE KEYPAD
Pg. 16~18, 20, 21, 24, 25
5. 1+ /# BUTTON
Pg. 14, 19
DIAL
9. FLASH/ BUTTON
Pg. 13, 14, 16, 18, 20~25
EDIT
10. CHARGECONTACTS
HANDSET Controls
7. 7/TEMPORARYDIAL
Pg.14, 19
HANDSET Controls
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2. SCROLL UP-DOWN/SHIFT
LEFT-RIGHT BUTTON
Pg. 12, 14~16, 18~24
3. SCAN/DEL (
BUTTON Pg. 9, 15, 16,
18, 19, 26, 29, 30
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14. NEW CALL LED
INDICATOR Pg. 14
2. SCROLL UP -DOWN , SHIFT LEFT -RIGHT Button:
3. scan/ del (DELETE) Button:
Press to move around
(SCAN) Press to change the operating channel when
the large LCD Screen.
you hear interference. (DELETE) - Press and hold down to delete items or individual
characters.
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HANDSET Controls
4. /re (REDIAL)/pa (PAUSE) Button: (SAVE) Press and hold down to save the
changes on the listed items. (REDIAL) Press to redial the last number you dialed.
(PAUSE)Presstoinserta pause whiledialing.(Youwillneedthe /re/pa button
to dial numbers which use an alternative Long Distance Access Code.)
5. DIAL 1+/# Button: (DIAL1+)Pressand hold downtoplacea long distancecall.
(Automatically adds the number 1 at the beginning of the displayed telephone
number.)
6. DIAL 10/0 Button: (DIAL 10) Press and hold down to place a local call with
Area Code.
7. DIAL 7/TEMPORARY TONE Button:(DIAL 7) Press and hold down to place a
local call. (**)Press to temporarily change the dialing mode from PULSE to TONE
for Rotary Service Users. (Press once before entering numbers to access the
Answering System or electronic banking services, etc.)
8. (DIRECTORY) Button: Press to access names and numbers stored in the
DIRECTORY. (See pages 16 to 19 for details.)
9. /flash Button: (FLASH) Press to answer a call if you have Call Waiting.
(EDIT) Press to edit listed items.
10. CHARGE CONTACTS: For charging the BATTERY PACK inside the HANDSET. We
recommend cleaning the CHARGE CONTACTS periodically with a damp cloth.
11.BATT LOW INDICATOR: AppearsontheLCDScreenwhenthebatterychargeislow.
(See page 27 for detail.)
12. HANDSET Volume Control (hi, mid, low) Switch:Select the receiver volume level
(HI, MID, LOW).
13. Button:Presstoansweranincomingcallortoplaceacall.Presstoendacall.
14. NEWCALL LEDIndicator: Blinks when recording a new incoming call.
15. HEADSET JACK: For connecting your headset plug to enjoy hands-free
communication. (See page 11 for detail.)
16. TELEPHONE KEYPAD Buttons: Allows you to make a call depending on pressed
button. (For TELEPHONE KEYPAD characters, see page 17.)
17.MSG (MESSAGE) WAITING LED Indicator: Blinks when receiving a Message
Waiting signal, if you have subscribed to a Voice Mail message service from your
local telephone company. (See page 13.)
18. /func (FUNCTION) Button: (FUNCTION) Press to access special functions
operation in STANDBY mode. (For special functions see page 20~21.)
(VOICE MAIL) -Press to automatically dial the Voice Mail Post Code in your area to
access your Voice Mail message.
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18. MAILBOX LED
INDICATORS
Pg. 11, 36~38
23. BASE UNIT
ANTENNA Pg. 9,
12, 17, 45, 47
25. INUSE/CHARGE
LED INDICATOR
Pg. 9, 17~ 19
26. BATTERY LOW LED
INDICATOR Pg. 9
14. TELEPHONE LINE
CONNECTION JACK
Pg. 9, 12, 13, 16, 45
19. LED MESSAGE
DISPLAY
Pg. 11, 35, 38, 39
17. POWER-IN
CONNECTION JACK
Pg. 9, 12, 13
27. SKIP BUTTON
Pg. 11, 37
7. SET BUTTON
Pg. 11, 33
10. DAY BUTTON
Pg. 11, 33, 40
8. CODE BUTTON
Pg. 11, 33, 40
11. HOUR BUTTON
Pg. 11, 33, 40
30. MINUTE BUTTON
Pg. 11, 40
12. PLAY BUTTON
Pg. 11, 37
29. STOP BUTTON
Pg. 11, 35, 37
3. MAILBOX2 BUTTON
Pg. 10, 38
4. MAILBOX3 BUTTON
Pg. 10, 38
21. OUTGOING
MESSAGE BUTTON
Pg. 10, 34
6. REPEAT BUTTON
Pg. 11, 37
1. CHARGE TERMINALS
Pg. 9
13. MICROPHONE
Pg. 34, 37
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2. MAILBOX1 BUTTON
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Pg. 11, 35, 38, 39
22. PAGE BUTTON
Pg. 10, 34
9. ERASE BUTTON
Pg. 11, 35
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31. MINUTE BUTTON
Pg. 11, 40
15. RESET BUTTON
Pg. 9, 12, 13, 16, 45
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32. ANNOUNCE ONLY/
INCOMING MESSAGE
SWITCH Pg. 11, 40
33. MESSAGE ALERT
SWITCH Pg. 11, 40
35. RINGER ON/OFF
SWITCH Pg. 11, 40
34. RING SELECT
SWITCH Pg. 11, 40

BASE UNIT Controls
1. CHARGE TERMINALS: For charging the HANDSET BATTERY PACK. For best
performance, clean the CHARGE TERMINALS periodically with a damp cloth.
2. (MAILBOX 1) Button: Press to activate functions for MAILBOX 1.
3. (MAILBOX 2) Button: Press to activate functions for MAILBOX 2.
4. (MAILBOX 3) Button: Press to activate functions for MAILBOX 3.
5. (MAILBOX 4) Button: Press to activate functions for MAILBOX 4.
6. Button:Press to repeat messages.
7. Button:Press to set/check the day and time.
8. Button:Press to set the 3-digit Remote Access Code for remote operation.
9. Button:Press to erase messages.
10. Button:Press to set the day during time setting, or press to set the first digit of
the access code during code setting.
11. Button: Press to set the hour during time setting, or press to set the second
digit of the access code during code setting.
12. Button: Press to play messages.
13. MICROPHONE
14. RESET Button: Press to reset the system and clear all recordings.
15. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK
16. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK
17. MAILBOX LED Indicators: Lights to indicate the presence of message(s) and
blinks to indicate that the corresponding MAILBOX is active and ready to operate.
18. LED MESSAGE DISPLAY: Indicates the number of memos/messages received,
status of the system.
EAEA - Erasing 0101 ~6363 - No. of memos/messages OPOP - OGM is playing
AoAo - Announce Only FUFU - Memory is full
Channel Display- Shows the channel on which the telephone is locked.
19. Button: Press and hold down to record memo messages.
20. (OUTGOING MESSAGE) Button: Pressandhold downtorecord OGMmessages.
21. Button: Press to PAGE theHANDSET. Press again to stop.
22. BASE UNIT ANTENNA: Raise or reposition for the best reception.
23. ANSWER FUNCTION ON/OFF (ANS. ON/OFF) LED Indicator: Lights when the
answer function is turned ON.

24. IN USE LED Indicator: Lights up to indicate that theHANDSET is in TALK mode or
blinks to indicate an extension phone is in use.
25. CHARGELEDIndicator: Lights up when theHANDSET is placed on theBASEUNIT
for charging.
26. Button: Press to skip messages.
27. ANSWER FUNCTION ON/OFF ans on/off Button: Press to activate or
deactivate the answer function.
28. Button: Press to stop playing a message.
29. MINUTE Button: Press to set minute during time setting, or press to set the
third digit of the access code during code setting.
30. BASE UNIT VOLUME CONTROL Slide Switch: Used to adjust the speaker volume
level of theBASEUNIT.
31. RINGER ON/OFF Switch:Set switch to OFF position to disengage the ringer on the
BASEUNIT.
32. ANNOUNCE ONLY/INCOMING MESSAGE Switch:
ICM - System records the incoming messages.
ANNC -System plays your announcement and then hangs up without
recording messages.
33. RINGSELECTSwitch: Toselect thenumber of ringsbefore theAnsweringSystem
answers a call.
3R -System answers a call after the third ring.
5R -System answers a call after the fifth ring.
TS (TOLL SAVER) - System answers after the third ring only if you have new
messages. Otherwise, the system will answer after the fifth ring.
34. MESSAGE ALERT: Set switch to ON to generate a “beep” sound every 15 seconds
when a new message has been received.
35. MAILBOX 1 mail 1 Button: Press to activate functions for MAILBOX 1.
BASE UNIT Controls

Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................4
Getting Started...........................................................................................................................6
Desk Mounting............................................................................................................................9
Wall Mounting.............................................................................................................................9
Cordless Telephone Operation...................................................................................................10
Preparing for Use................................................................................................................10
Receiving Calls....................................................................................................................10
Placing Calls.........................................................................................................................11
Redialing..............................................................................................................................11
Extension Phones................................................................................................................12
Using the Headset Feature..................................................................................................12
Caller ID System Operation........................................................................................................13
Caller ID System...................................................................................................................13
Viewing Caller Information During Incoming Calls.........................................................13
Caller ID with Call Waiting..............................................................................................14
Message Waiting...........................................................................................................14
One-Touch Voice Mail Dialing........................................................................................14
Caller List.............................................................................................................................15
Viewing the Caller List..................................................................................................15
Placing a Call from the Caller List..................................................................................15
Storing Caller ID Records into the DIRECTORY.................................................................16
To Delete a Single Record in the Caller List...................................................................16
To Delete all Records in the Caller List..........................................................................16
Name and Telephone Number DIRECTORY..........................................................................17
Viewing the DIRECTORY..............................................................................................17
Storing Phone Numbers.................................................................................................17
Telephone Keypad Characters......................................................................................18
Placing Calls from the DIRECTORY................................................................................19
Editing a Stored Number in the DIRECTORY..................................................................19
Deleting a Stored Number in the DIRECTORY ...............................................................20
Preferred Calls..............................................................................................................20
Blocked Calls.................................................................................................................20
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Function Settings................................................................................................................21
A. Setting the Ringer Level.........................................................................................22
B. Changing the Language.........................................................................................22
C. Turning the First Ring ON or OFF...........................................................................23
D. Setting the Time and Date......................................................................................23
E. Adjusting the Contrast...........................................................................................24
F. Setting the PBX Number.........................................................................................24
G. Changing the Flash Time........................................................................................24
H. Changing the Pause Time.......................................................................................25
I. Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Dialinbg.........................................................25
J. Deleting Message Waiting Indication......................................................................26
K. Setting the Area Code............................................................................................26
Answering System Operation.................................................................................................... 27
Setting the Day/Time Stamp................................................................................................27
Recording your Outgoing Messages..................................................................................27
Turning the Answering System ON/OFF............................................................................29
Setting to Answer Calls..................................................................................................... 29
Setting to Announce Only...................................................................................................29
Message Alert....................................................................................................................30
Setting Ring Select......................................................................................................... 30
Recording a Memo..........................................................................................................30
Playing of Messages/Memos..........................................................................................31
Saving Mesages.............................................................................................................32
Erasing Messages..........................................................................................................32
When the Memory is Full................................................................................................ 32
Two-Way Recording...................................................................................................... 32
Remote Operation through a Tone Telephone.................................................................33
Remote Access Codes.................................................................................................. 33
Changing of the Remote Access Codes........................................................................ 33
Using the Remote Instruction Code.................................................................................34
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