BellSouth BS-371 User manual

Caller ID/Call Waiting Type 2.5 with Call Waiting Deluxe
Installation Manual
Please read
this m anual
carefully
before use.
Keep for your
reference.
CALL ER ID / CALLE R ID CALL W AITING /
CALL W AITING DELUXE CO M PATIBLE
Caller ID, Caller ID Call Waiting, and/or Call Waiti ng Deluxe
Services, where available, are availabl e from BellSouth. After
subscribing to Caller ID, Caller ID Call Waiting and/or Call
Waiting Deluxe Services, this hone will dis lay Caller/Caller
Waited arty’s name and hone number, and the associ ated soft
keys of the Call Waiting Deluxe ser vice.
BS-371 2-LINE 2.4GHz DIGITAL DSS
EXPANDABLE CORDLESS ADDITIONAL HANDSET

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Important Safety Instructions:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, always follow
these basic safety precautions when using your telephone equipm ent.
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions.
2. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. If necessary, use a soft
cloth lightly m oistened with a m ild detergent
solution.
3. Do not use this telephone near a bathtub,
itchen sin , wash bowl, laundry tub,
swim m ing pool, a wet basem ent or anywhere
else there is water o r liquid.
4. Do not place this telephone on an unstable
cart, stand or table. A fall could cause
serious dam age to the phone.
5. Slots and openings in the cabinet at the bac
or bo ttom are provided for ventilation to
protect the unit from overheating. These
openings m ust not be bloc ed or covered.
Do not place this telephone on a bed, sofa,
rug o r other sim ilar surface. This telephone
sho uld never be placed near or over a
radiator o r heat register. This telephone
sho uld not be placed in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is provided.
6. Never push objects of any ind through slots
in the phone. They could touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a ris of fire or electric sho c .
Never spill liquid of any ind on the
telephone.
7. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet and
refer to a qualified service representative in
any of the following situations:-
a) If liquid has been spilled into the
telephone.
b) If the telephone has been exposed to rain
or water.
c) If the telephone does not operate norm ally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only tho se controls that are covered
by the operating instructions. Im proper
adjustm ent of other controls m ay result in
dam age and will often require extensive
wo r by a qualified technician to restore
the telephone to no rm al operation.
d) If the telephone has been dropped o r the
case has been dam aged.
e) If the telephone exhibits a distinct change
in perform ance.
8. Do not use the telephone to report a gas lea
in the vicinity of the lea .
9. Avoid using a telephone (other than a
cordless type) during an electrical storm .
There m ay be a rem ote ris of electric shoc
from lightning.
10. Never install jac s in a wet location unless
the jac is specifically designed fo r wet
locations.
11. Never touch uninsulated telepho ne wires or
term inals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the networ interface.
12. Use with caution when installing o r m odifying
telephone lines.
13. To reduce the ris of electric shoc , do no t
disassem ble this product, but ta e it to a
qualified servicem an when som e service or
repair wor is required. O pening or
rem oving covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other ris s. Incorrect
reassem bly can cause electric sho c when
the appliance is subsequently used.
14. Use only the power cord and batteries
indicated in this m anual. Do not dispose of
batteries in fire. They may explode. Chec
with lo cal codes for po ssible special disposal
instructions.
15. Plug the adaptor to the soc et-outlet that near
the equipm ent and shall be easily accessible.
16. CAUTIO N
RISK OF EXPLO SION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCO RRECT TYPE.
Sanyo Energy (Hong Kong) Co ., Ltd,
3KR-600AAL, NiCd 3.6V, 600m Ah
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCO RDING TO YO UR LO CAL CO DE.
I MP O R T AN T IN FO R M AT IO N
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
S VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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The new BS-371 Expandable Cordless Additional Handset is for use with the BS-373
Expandable Cordless S stem . You m ust have the BS-373 Expandable Cordless
S stem in order to use the BS-371 Expandable Cordless Additional Handset.
This manual onl described the steps necessar to start up the BS-371 expandable
cordless additional handset. Please read the m anual of BS-373 Expandable
Cordless S stem for detailed operating instruction.
BS-371 consists of the following item s:
• A Handset with Belt Clip
• A Charging Cradle
• A Batter Pack
• Installation Manuals
Setup of the BS-371 Expandable Cordless dditional Handset
1. Connect the Charging Cradle to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2. Press the batter release point on the back of the handset and slide downward to
open the batter com partm ent.
3. Insert the batter pack into the batter com partm ent and m ake sure to position
according to polarit m arkings.
4. Slide the batter cover upward until it snaps into place.
5. Place the handset in the Charging Cradle, charge the batter pack for at least 15
hours prior to registering the handset to ou BS-373. Make sure that the red
LED of the Charging Cradle lights, and charging begins.
Note:
1. Use onl the batter indicated in this m anual. Do not dispose of batteries in a
fire. The m a explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.
2. Connect the Recharge Cradle to a continuous power outlet.
3. Plug the Recharge Cradle to the socket-outlet that near the equipm ent and shall
be easil accessible.
4. fter initial charge: To enhance batter life and telephone perform ance,
com pletel charge and then com pletel discharge the batteries before returning
the handsets to the charging cradle. This will extend our batter life allowing
longer talk-tim e and stand-b .
Registration of BS-371 Expandable Cordless dditional Handset
Your new BS-371 handset m ust be registered to the BS-373 base unit. The handset
will be assigned an extension num ber at registration, “HS-1” to “HS-8”, which will be
shown on the displa .
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On the Base Unit:
Press [MENU] and “REGISTRATION” appears on the
displa .
Press [O.K.] and “W AITING REGISTER” is displa ed.
You are now read to register our handset.
Note: The base unit will return to standb m ode if no
handset registration takes place within 25 seconds.
On the Handset:
After the handset is charged, rem ove it from the
recharge cradle. “HS_ _” is displa ed
Press [MENU] and “REGISTRATION” appears on
the displa .
Press [O.K.] and select “ADD A H ANDSET?”.
Press [O.K.] to register and “CONNECTING” is
displa ed for 1 to 2 seconds.
If the handset displa s “REG OK NEW ID=2”, the
connection with the base unit is established.
If the handset displa s “NO CONNECTION”, repeat
the above steps all over again.
The handset will return to “REGISTRATION” after 2
seconds. Press [EXIT] to end the registration.
You are now ready to use your new handset
REGISTRATION 
O.K. EXIT
WAITING REGISTER
EXIT
NO NEW CALL
HS_╴_
10:00
AM
1/01
SAVE MENU SERVICE DIR. DIAL V.M.
REGISTRATION 
HS_ _
O.K. EXIT
ADD A HANDSET? 
O.K. EXIT
REG OK NEW ID=2
NO NEW CALL
HS-3
10:00
AM
1/01
SAVE MENU SERVICE DIR. DIAL V.M.
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Task Steps
1 Adjust receiver /
Speakerphone volum e
The handset and the base unit have 4 volum e
levels adjustable during off hook. Press [
] / [▲ ] to
adjust during a call.
2 Making a call 1.
Press [Line1] or [Line2] or [Spk.] on the handset
or press [Line1] or [Line2] on the base unit and
listen for a dial tone.
* ([Line1] or [Line2]
will be collectively referred
as a LINE key throughout this m anual)
2. Dial num ber
3.
To hang up, press [Bye] on the handset or base
unit or return the handset to charge cradle.
3 Answering a call Auto-answer is the default m ode setting of the
phone:
If the handset is on the charge cradle, just lift the
handset and the line is autom atically connected.
If the phone is set to Manual-answer m ode, or
whenever the handset is not on the charge cradle,
to answer a call:
1. Press a LINE key or [Spk.] on the handset or
press a LINE key on the base unit
corre
sponding to the line num ber flashing on the
display to pick up a call
2.
To hang up, press [Bye] on the handset or base
unit or return the handset to charge cradle.
4 Last num ber redial 1. Press a LINE key and listen for dial tone.
2. Press [Redial] to dial the last dialed num ber.
5 Dial from the Redial List 1. Press [Redial].
2. Use [ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to access desired
num ber from the list of up to 20 last dialed
num bers.
3. Press a LINE key to dial.
6 Review Caller List Use [ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to review caller’s
inform ation during standby m ode.
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Task Steps
7 Call back a num ber in
Caller List
1. Scroll to a desired record in Caller List.
2. If the num ber displayed is not in the desired
dialing pattern, press [Dial7], [Dial10] or [Dial11]
to select the num ber of digits to dial first.
3. Press a LINE key to dial.
8 Store Caller ID num ber
into Phone Book
Directory
1. Scroll to the desired Caller ID num ber.
2. Press [SAVE] softkey to store the num ber into
Phone Book Directory.
9 Manually add a new
num ber into Phone Book
Directory
1. Press [DIR.] softkey.
2. Press [SAVE] softkey and then key-in the
num ber.
3. Press [O.K.] softkey and key-in the nam e.
4. Press [SAVE] softkey to store.
10 Dial from Phone Book
Directory
1. Press [DIR.] softkey.
2. Use [ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to find the desired
directory record.
3. If the num ber displayed is not in the desired
dialing pattern, press [Dial7], [Dial10] or [Dial11]
to select the num ber of digits to dial first.
4. Press a desired LINE key to dial.
11 Switch to a waiting call Press [Flash] to put the talking party on hold and
talk to the waiting party.
If Call W aiting Deluxe is su scri ed to, m ore
options are availa le.
12 Page from ase to
handset(s)
1. Press [Int./Page].
2. Press the desired handset num er [1] to [8] or
[] / [#] for all handsets.
3. To term inate the
paging, press [EXIT] softkey or
[Int./Page] or [Bye] key.
13 Intercom call etween
two handsets
1. Press [Int.].
2. Press the desired handset num er.
3.
To term inate the paging, press [EXIT] softkey or
[Int./Page] or [Bye] key.
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Task Steps
14 Intercom call from a
handset to the ase unit
1. Press [Int.]
2. Press [0] to access the ase unit.
3.
To term inate the paging, press [EXIT] softkey or
[Int./Page] or [Bye] key.
15 Call Transfer 1. Press [Int.] on handset or [Int./Page] on ase
unit while connected to an external line.
2. Press the desired handset num er or press [0]
for the ase unit.
3. Press corresponding LINE
key on handset or on
the ase unit to take ack the call at any point,
or the call will e returned to you if it is not
answered within 20 seconds.
16 Conference call etween
Line 1 and Line 2
1. W hile m aking or answering a call on Line1 or
Line2
2. Press [HOLD] softkey either on the handset or
the ase unit to put the call on hold
3. Make or answer a second call on the other line
4.
After the second call is connected, press [Conf.]
/ [Conference] to add the first caller into the
conference call
5. To end the conference call, press a LINE key to
retain the party on that line and drop the other
one, or just press [Bye] to end oth lines.
For full operation instructions, please refer to
the Owner’s manual of your BS-373
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Before calling for service, please check this list of the most com mon pro lem s.
Problem Check
The phone does not work Are the LINE CORD and AC adapter connected properly?
Is the handset too far away from the ase unit?
Is the attery pack weak? Charge the attery on the ase
unit for a out 15 hours.
The phone does not ring Check the RINGER setting.
Cannot dial Do you have touch-tone service?
Check the TONE/PULSE setting.
The audio sounds scratchy Is the ase unit located next to m etal o jects or
appliances? Try relocation.
CALLER ID doesn’t work Do you have CALLER ID service?
No caller’s nam e Does the CALLER ID service to which you su scri e
include the CALLING NAME DELIVERY feature?
You cannot hear or e heard
clearly
Increase the handset receiver volum e.
Caller’s inform ation is not
registered
Did you or your answering m achine answer calls efore
the second ring?
Interference from wireless
networking device
Change the location of the wireless networking device
and/or the ase of the cordless phone.
Switch the channel on the wireless networking device.
Please refer to the m anual of your wireless networking
device, or consult a qualified technician on how to switch
the channel. For optim um result, switch to a m id transm it
range channel (e.g. channel 6 at 2.437GHz).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
T R OUB LE S HOOT IN G

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The following suggestions will help you care for the system so you can enjoy it for
years.
Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry im m ediately.
Liquids m ight contain m inerals that can corrode the electronic
circuits.
Use and store the system only in norm al tem perature envi-
ronm ents. Tem perature extrem es can shorten the life of
electronic devices, and distort or m elt plastic parts.
Handle the system gently and carefully. Dropping it can
dam age circuit oards and cases and can cause the system
to work im properly.
Keep the system away from excessive dust and dirt, which
can cause prem ature part wear.
W ipe the system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new. Do not use harsh chem icals, cleaning solvents,
or strong detergents to clean the system .
Modifying or tam pering with the system ’s internal com ponents can ca se a
m alf nction and m ight invalidate the system ’s warranty and void yo r FCC
a thorization to operate it.
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This equipm ent com plies with Part 68 of FCC rules and the requirem ents adopted y
the ACTA. On the b ottom of this equipm ent is a la el that contains, am ong other
inform ation, a product identifier in the format US:CACW400B373001. If requested,
this num er m ust e provided to the telephone com pany.
The REN is used to determ ine the num er of devices that m ay e connected to a
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line m ay result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incom ing call. In most ut not all areas, the sum of the RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). To e certain of the num er of devices that m ay e
connected to a line, as determ ined y the total RENs, contact the local telephone
com pany. [For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part
of the product identifier that has the form at US:CACW400B373001. The digits
represented y 00B are the REN without a decim al point (e.g., 03B is a REN of 0.3B).
For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the la el.]
Should you experience trou le with this equipm ent, please call BellSouth at:
1-800-733-2355
for repair or warranty inform ation. If the equipm ent is causing harm to the telephone
network, the telephone com pany m ay request that you disconnect the equipm ent until
the pro lem is resolved.
NOTICE: If your hom e has specially wired alarm equipm ent connected to the
telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipm ent ID does not disa le your
alarm equipm ent. If you have questions a out what will disa le alarm equipm ent,
consult your telephone com pany or a qualified installer.
If your equipm ent should cause harm to the telephone network, the telephone
com pany may tem porarily disconnect your service. If possi le, they will notify you in
advance that tem porary discontinuance of service m ay e required.
However, when advance written notice is not possi le, the telephone com pany m ay
tem porarily discontinue service without notice if such action is necessary under the
circum stances.
The telephone com pany m ay m ake changes in its com m unication facilities,
equipm ent, operations, or procedures where such action is reasona ly required in the
operation of its usiness and is not inconsistent with the rules and regulations of the
Federal Com m unications Comm ission.
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Do not attem pt to repair or m odify this eq ipm ent. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved y the party responsi le for its com pliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipm ent.
This equipm ent should not e used on coin telephone lines. Connection to party line
services is su ject to state tariffs. If trou le is experienced, disconnect this equipm ent
from the telephone line to determ ine if it is causing the m alfunction. If the equipm ent
is determ ined to e m alfunctioning, its use should e discontinued until the pro lem
has een corrected.
Current FCC regulations specify that any direct connections to a telephone com pany
line e done using only standard phone jacks USOC RJ11C / RJ14C and plugs that
are TIA-968-A com pliant.
Note:
This equipm ent has een tested and found to com ply with the lim its for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim its are designed to
provide reasona le protection against harm ful interference in a residential installation.
This equipm ent generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, m ay cause harm ful interfer-
ence to radio comm unications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipm ent does cause harm ful interference
to radio or television reception, which can e determ ined y turning the equipm ent off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference y one or m ore of the
following m easures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation etween the equipm ent and receiver.
3. Connect the equipm ent into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
NOTICE TO HEARING AID WEARERS: This telephone h s been registered with
the FCC s he ring id com p tible
W arning: Changes or m odifications to this nit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for com pliance co ld void the ser’s a thority to operate the
eq ipm ent.
Ca tion: To maintain com pliance with the FCC’s RF expos re g idelines place
the base nit at least 20 cm from nearby persons.
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Q & A
W HAT DOES OUR W ARRANTY COVER?
• An y defect in m aterial or workm anship.
FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE?
• To the original purchaser only - ONE YEAR.
W HAT W ILL BELLSOUTH DO?
• At our option, repair or replace your unit.
HOW DO I SEND M Y UNIT, IN OR OUT OF W ARRANTY?
• In the U.S., call Custom er Service for Return Authorization at: 1-800-733-2355.
• Properly pack your unit, include any ca les and accessories which were originally
provided with the product. W e recomm end using the original carton and packing
m aterials.
• Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of
original purchase (if the unit was purchased within the last twelve m onths).
• Print your nam e and address, along with a description of the defect, and include
this in the package.
• Include paym ent for any service or repair not covered y warranty, as determ ined
y BellSouth.
W HAT DOES OUR W ARRANTY NOT COVER?
• Batteries
• Dam age from m isuse, neglect, or acts of nature (lightning, floods, power surges,
etc.)
• Products which m ay have een m odified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased and/or operated outside the USA, its territories, or Canada.
• Products serviced y the owner or a service facility not expressly authorizes y
BellSouth.
• Products purchased m ore than 12 m onths from current date.
• Units purchased in "AS IS" condition, or units purchased as "Distressed
Merchandise".
HOW DOES STATE LAW OR PROVINCIAL LAW RELATE TO THIS W ARRANTY?
• This warranty gives you specific rights. You m ay also have other rights which
vary from state to state or province to province.
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