BellSouth XG2801 User manual

Multi-HANDSET, Multi-BASE UNIT 2.4GHz
Digital Spread Spectrum Technology
CORDLESS ALL DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM
WITH CALLER ID/CALL WAITING
77 CHANNEL AUTOHOP
Model XG2801
OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE.
KEEP FOR YOUR
REFERENCE.
For installation information,
please see “Getting Started”
instructions on page 6 or your
separate Quick Start guide.
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Special Features Special Features
ongratulations on your selection of a quality XACT Product. With proper care and
adherence to the set-up and user instructions in this Owner's Manual, this unit will provide
you with years of trouble-free service.
XACT is committed to providing quality products that fit your needs. We would like to 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 XACT cordless telephone, you will find an array of special features
including:
Digital Spread Spectrum Technology - Utilizes a “wider frequency band” for a more secure
conversation with a clarity of digital sound, extended range, and minimal interference from other
cordless telephones.
77 Channel Auto-hop - When interference is received, the telephone automatically hops to the
clearest channel.
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 (push-button) or PULSE (rotary) dialing.
Automated Functions - Redial the last number called and automatic STANDBY mode.
Security - Ensures greater privacy because of a built-in security code with 4,000,000 possible
combinations that prevents use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless phone.
Special Services - Use the 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 phone is capable of receiving a call.
When the HANDSET 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 - Recharge your BATTERY PACK many times with the built-in CHARGER.
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.
Luminous LCD Screen - The LCD Screen emits light for 5 seconds everytime you press any of
the TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons.
HANDSET Ringer Level - Select the ringer sound level (HI, LOW, OFF).
HANDSET Ringer Melody - Select the desired ringer melody from the 10 available melodies.
HANDSETVolumeControl -Pressthe /MENU button and then select the desired receiver
volume setting from Low, Medium, High, or Maximum.
Alarm Clock - The telephone emits a distinctive sound when the ALARM CLOCK function is
activated (See page 27).
HEADSET JACK - Your telephone can utilize a headset for hands-free communication.
BELT CLIP - Use the BELTCLIP to hang your HANDSET on your belt.
EDIT/FLASH
TALK
CCALLER 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 (PHONE BOOK) - Stores up to 40 names and numbers so that you
can call them with a single key stroke.
Caller List -Available withCaller IDservice. Storesup to50 callsto keeptrack ofeveryone whocalled.
Thename, phone number, time and date of the call are recorded. Allows you to return theircalls with
a few key strokes.
Outgoing Call Memory -The telephonestores thelast 8 OUTGOINGCALLS tokeep trackof everyone
you called. The phone number, time, date, and the duration of the call are recorded. Allows you to
call them again with a single key stroke.
Preferred Calls -You canmark the name and number of a welcome caller in the DIRECTORY (PHONE
BOOK). When that number calls in, the caller’s name will appear on the LCD Screen and a special
ring will sound or a selected PREFERRED RINGER MELODY will be heard.
Blocked Calls - You can mark the name and number of an unwelcome caller in the DIRECTORY
(PHONE BOOK). 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.
Out of Area Call Indicator - Advises you that the incoming call is not in a Caller ID service area.
Unavailable Call Indicator - Advises you thatthe originof theincoming calldoes notsupport theCaller
ID system.
Call Waiting Service - Displays the name and number of the second caller, if you have subscribed to
Call Waiting service from your local telephone company (see page 14.)
MULTI-HANDSET, MULTI-BASE UNIT SYSTEM
Multi-HANDSET - Registers a total of 9 HANDSETS into the operating system.
Multi-BASE UNIT -The user can have the option to add another BASE UNIT. The system supports 2
BASE UNITS connected to separate telephone lines. Once registered, the HANDSETS can link to
either of the BASE UNITS to make and/or receive a call.
Automatic Linking - All9 HANDSETS can register to the two BASE UNITS (B1, B2). When theFIRST
BASE UNIT (B1) is already engaged, the other HANDSETS can automatically link to the
SECOND BASE UNIT (B2) by pressing the button.
Intercom Call - A HANDSET can make an INTERCOM call to the other HANDSETS in the system.
Call Transfer - During a telephone conversation, the call can be transferrred from one HANDSET to
another HANDSET.
Extension Phone Detection - When one HANDSET is connected to a BASE UNIT, the LCD Screen
of the other HANDSETS that are linked to the same BASE UNIT will display “Ext in use.”
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TALK
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HANDSET Controls
1. LARGE LCD SCREEN
11. DIR (DIRECTORY)/ESC
(ESCAPE) BUTTON
Pg. 15~20
15. DEL (DELETE)/INT
(INTERCOM) BUTTON
Pg. 16, 17, 19, 20, 28,
29
12. RE (
REDIAL)/PA (PAUSE)
/SAVE BUTTON Pg. 11,
16~19, 21~27
13. MESSAGE
WAITING LED
INDICATOR Pg. 14
NEW CALL/
10. BATTERY CHARGE
INDICATOR Pg. 39
5. HEADSET JACK
Pg. 12
4. MENU/VOL (VOLUME)
BUTTON
Pg. 11, 21~27
6. TELEPHONE KEYPAD
Pg. 17~19, 21~29
8. FLASH BUTTON
Pg. 14, 17~19, 21~27
EDIT/
16. CHARGE CONTACTS
2. SCROLL UP-DOWN/SHIFT
LEFT-RIGHT BUTTON
Pg. 11, 13, 15~25, 27
3. TALK BUTTON
Pg. 7, 8, 10, 11, 14,
15, 19, 21, 28, 29, 41
Pg. 20, 22, 27
7
14. #/OPTION BUTTON
Pg. 15, 19, 20
9.HANDSET ANTENNA
3. Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call.
HANDSET Controls
1. Large LCD Screen: Shows call information, phone status, prompts, and DIRECTORY
(PHONE BOOK) items.
large LCD Screen.
TALK
Special Features
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 - Indicates the number of messages, indicates the status of
the system.
Ring-DetectionSelectable-Choose thenumber of timesthe telephoneringsbefore thesystem
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 the HANDSET of any phone on
the same line goes OFF-HOOK.
Fast Message Skip Function - Skips to the next message.
SPEAKERPHONE FEATURE
Speakerphone - This telephone allows you to answer calls using the BASE UNIT through the
speakerphone function.
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BASE UNIT Controls
11. OGMBUTTON
Pg. 31, 32
19. MEMO BUTTON
Pg. 33, 35
10. ERASE BUTTON
Pg. 35
12. TIME BUTTON
Pg. 30
9. ANSWERFUNCTION
ON/OFF BUTTON Pg. 32
18. CODE BUTTON
Pg. 36
22. SPEAKERPHONE
BUTTON
Pg.38
21. LEDMESSAGE
DISPLAY
Pg. 32, 34, 35
17. REPEATBUTTON
Pg. 30, 34, 36
8. PLAY BUTTON Pg. 34
13. SKIP BUTTON
Pg. 30, 34, 36
1. VOLUME + (UP)
BUTTON Pg.38
7. MAILBOX LED INDICATORS Pg. 31~34
4. MAILBOX3BUTTON
5. MAILBOX2BUTTON
6. MAILBOX1BUTTON
3. MAILBOX4BUTTON
23. STOP BUTTON
Pg. 32, 34
25. ANNOUNCE ONLY/
INCOMING MESSAGE
SWITCH Pg. 32, 42
26. MESSAGE ALERT
SWITCH Pg. 33
27. RINGER ON/OFF
SWITCH
28. RING SELECT
SWITCH Pg. 33
32. POWER-IN
CONNECTION JACK
Pg. 6, 7
30. TELEPHONELINE
CONNECTION JACK
Pg. 6, 7, 9, 41
31. RESET BUTTON
Pg. 30, 42
24.
TONE-PULSE SELECT
SWITCH Pg. 7, 41
R
USE ONLY WITH CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE
TELLINE
TS 5R 3R
RINGSELECT
RESET
ON OFF
RINGER
ICM ANNC
SELECT ON OFF MSSGALERTTONE/PULSE
DATA
M 1
V O L+
V O L-
P A G E S TOP S PK
PLAY
M 2
M 3
M 4
ON/OFF
ANS
OGM
TIME
SKIP RPT
CODE
MEMO
ANS
ON/OFFINUSE SPK
ERASE
BUTTON Pg.38
2.
16. SPEAKERPHONE
LED INDICATOR
14. IN USE/
CHARGE LED
INDICATOR
15. ANSWER
FUNCTION ON/OFF
LED INDICATOR
PG. 32, 42
29. DATA CONNECTION
JACK
4. /MENU Button: (VOLUME) During TALK mode, press to adjust the receiver volume
to a comfortable listening level. (MENU) Press to access the special functions operation in
STANDBY mode. (For special functions see pages 21~27.)
5. HEADSET JACK: For connecting your headset plug to enjoy hands-free communication.
(See page 12 for detail.)
6. TELEPHONE KEYPAD to Buttons: Allows you to make a call depending on
pressed button. (For TELEPHONE KEYPAD characters, see page 18.)
7. TEMPORARY TONE Button: 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. Button: (EDIT) Press to edit listed items. (FLASH) Press to answer a call if you
have Call Waiting.
9. HANDSET ANTENNA
10. NEW CALL/MSG WTG (MESSAGE WAITING) LED Indicator: (NEW CALL) Blinks RED to
indicate that you have a new Caller ID call stored in memory. (MESSAGE WAITING) Blinks
GREEN when receiving a Message Waiting signal, if you have subscribed to a Voice Mail
message service from your local telephone company. (See page 14.)
11. BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR: Indicates the battery charge condition as:
- Battery Full (4 bars shown)
- Low Battery Level (2 bars blinking). See page 39 for detail.
- Battery Charging (4 bars progression)
12. DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) Button: Press to access names and numbers stored
in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK). (See pages 16 to 20 for details.)
13. /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)
Press to insert a pause while dialing. (You will need the /RE/PA button to dial
numbers which use an alternative Long Distance Access Code.)
14. /OPTION Button: (OPTION) Press to change the displayed telephone number to
7, 10, or 11 digit DIALING mode during Caller ID callback.
15. (DELETE/INTERCOM) Button: (DELETE) - Press and hold down to delete items
or individual characters. (INTERCOM) Press to make an INTERCOM CALL to another
HANDSET.
16. CHARGE CONTACTS: For charging the BATTERY PACK inside the HANDSET. We
recommend cleaning the CHARGE CONTACTS periodically with a damp cloth.
1 0
*
EDIT/FLASH
DIR
SAVE
#
DEL/INT
VOL
SAVE
HANDSET Controls
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1. Button: Press and hold down to record memo messages.
2. Button: Press to set/check the day and time.
3. (OUTGOING MESSAGE) Button: Press and hold down to record OGM messages.
4. Button: Press to erase messages.
5. CHARGE TERMINALS: For charging the HANDSET BATTERY PACK. For best
performance, clean the CHARGE TERMINALS periodically with a damp cloth.
6. SPEAKERPHONE LED Indicator: Lights up when the BASE UNIT speakerphone function
is activated.
7. IN USE/CHARGE LED Indicator: (INUSE) Lights up to indicate that the HANDSET is in
TALK mode. (CHARGE) Lights up when the HANDSET is placed on the BASE UNIT for
charging.
8. ANSWER FUNCTION ON/OFF (ANS. ON/OFF) LED Indicator: Lights when the answer
function is turned ON.
9. MICROPHONE
10. (ANSWER FUNCTION ON/OFF) Button: Press to activate or deactivate the answer
function.
11. Button: Press to PAGE the HANDSET. Press again to stop.
12. Button: Press and hold to set the 3-digit Remote Access Code for remote operation.
13. MESSAGE ALERT: Set switch to ON to generate a “beep” sound every 12 seconds when a
new message has been received.
14. ANNOUNCE ONLY/INCOMING MESSAGE Switch:
ICM - System records the incoming messages.
ANNC - System plays your announcement and then hangs up without recording messages.
15. RINGER ON/OFF Switch: Set switch to OFF position to disengage the ringer on the BASE
UNIT.
16. RING SELECT Switch: To select the number of rings before the Answering System 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.
17. (MAILBOX 1) Button: Press to activate functions for MAILBOX 1.
MEMO
BASE UNIT Controls BASE UNIT Controls
18. (MAILBOX 2) Button:Press to activate functions for MAILBOX 2.
19. (MAILBOX 3) Button:Press to activate functions for MAILBOX 3.
20. (MAILBOX 4) Button:Press to activate functions for MAILBOX 4.
21. BASE UNIT ANTENNA
22. 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.
23. Button: Press to stop playing a message.
24. (VOLUME UP) Button: Press repeatedly to increase the speaker volume level of the
BASE UNIT.
25. (VOLUME DOWN) Button: Press repeatedly to decrease the speaker volume level of
the BASE UNIT.
26. Button: Press to play messages.
27. Button: Press to skip messages.
28. LEDMESSAGE DISPLAY: Indicatesthe numberof memos/messagesreceived, statusof the
system.
EA - Erasing 01~63 - No. of memos/messages OP - OGM is playing
Ao - Announce Only FU - Memory is full PA - Pause
SP - Speakerphone function is being used
29. Button: Press to repeat messages.
30. (SPEAKERPHONE) Button: Press to answer a call using the BASE UNIT.
31. TONE-PULSE SELECT SWITCH
32. RESET Button: Press and hold down for 2 seconds to reset the system and clear all
recordings.
33. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK
34. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK
TIME
OGM
ERASE
ANS
ON/OFF
PAGE
CODE
MAIL
1
MAIL
1
MAIL
3
MAIL
4
STOP
VOL+
VOL-
PLAY
SKIP
RPT
SPK
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Forwarded Calls.................................................................................................... 20
Function Settings...................................................................................................21
A. Setting the Ringer Level............................................................................. 22
K. Registering the HANDSET/S......................................................................27
G. Changing the Language.............................................................................25
E. Adjusting the Contrast................................................................................ 24
C. Turning the First Ring ON or OFF..............................................................23
I. Deleting Message Waiting Indication...........................................................26
J. Setting the Area Code.................................................................................26
B. Setting the Ringer Melody...........................................................................23
D. Setting the Time and Date..........................................................................23
F. Setting the PBX Number............................................................................. 24
H. Changing the User Name...........................................................................25
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Long Distance Calls.............................................................................................. 20
Outgoing Calls.......................................................................................................21
L. Setting the Alarm Clock.............................................................................. 27
Muti-HANDSET, Multi-BASEUNIT System Operation...................................................28
Intercom Call.............................................................................................................28
Answering System Operation.........................................................................................30
Contents Contents
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................... 4
Getting Started.................................................................................................................6
Desk Mounting ................................................................................................................9
Wall Mounting.................................................................................................................. 9
Cordless Telephone Operation........................................................................................ 10
Message Waiting...................................................................................................14
Caller ID System Operation.............................................................................................13
Name and Telephone number DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK)..................................17
Redial Feature............................................................................................................11
Deleting a Single Record......................................................................................16
Receiving Calls...........................................................................................................10
Placing a Call from the Caller List ........................................................................15
Caller List ...................................................................................................................14
Viewing Caller Information During Incoming Calls...............................................13
Caller ID with Call Waiting.....................................................................................14
Preparing for Use.......................................................................................................10
Placing Calls...............................................................................................................11
Viewing the Caller List ..........................................................................................15
Storing Caller ID Records into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK).....................16
Deleting all Records..............................................................................................16
Using the Headset Feature.........................................................................................12
Viewing the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK).........................................................17
Telephone Keypad Characters..............................................................................18
Caller ID System.........................................................................................................13
Storing Phone Numbers........................................................................................17
Placing Calls from the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK).........................................19
Editing a Stored Number in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK)...........................19
Deleting a Stored Record in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK)..........................20
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Preferred Calls ..................................................................................................... 20
HANDSET Volume Control.........................................................................................11
Extension In Use Indicator..........................................................................................12
Blocked Calls ........................................................................................................20
Setting the Day/Time Stamp.....................................................................................30
Recording your Outgoing Messages........................................................................ 30
Turning the Answering System ON/OFF...................................................................32
Setting to Answer Calls............................................................................................ 32
Setting to Announce Only.........................................................................................32
Message Alert...........................................................................................................33
Setting Ring Select...................................................................................................33
Recording a Memo................................................................................................... 33
Playing of Messages/Memos....................................................................................34
Saving Mesages.......................................................................................................34
Erasing Messages.................................................................................................... 35
Receiving a Call while in Intercom Call.................................................................28
Transfer Call............................................................................................................. 29
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Safety InstructionsContents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, always follow these
basic safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone.
3. Do not use this telephone near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else where there is water.
4. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be
a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
5. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
6. Use only the power cord and BATTERY PACK indicated in the Owner’s Manual. Do not dispose
of the BATTERY PACK in a fire. The BATTERY PACK may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
7. Operate this telephone using the electrical voltage as stated on the BASE UNIT or in the
Owner’s Manual. If you are not sure of the voltage in your home, consult your dealer or local
power company.
8. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet before cleaning or replacing the BATTERY PACK. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the telephone. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
9. Place this telephone on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the
telephone falls.
10. Do not cover the slots and openings on this telephone. This telephone should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register. This telephone should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
11. Do not place anything on the power cord. Install the telephone where no one will step or trip on
the cord.
12. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can increase the risk of fire or electric
shock.
13. Never push any objects through the slots in the telephone. They could touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the telephone.
14. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not take this telephone apart. If service or repair work is
required on this telephone, take it to a qualified service representative. Opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause
electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
15. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet and consult a qualified service representative in any
of the following situations.
A. When the power supply cord is frayed or damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the telephone.
C. If the telephone has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust
onlythose controlsthat are coveredby the operatinginstructions. Improperadjustment may
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the telephone to normal
operation.
FCC Requirements..........................................................................................................44
Problem Solving...............................................................................................................41
Recharging the BATTERY PACK.....................................................................................39
Changing the BATTERY PACK........................................................................................40
Technical Information............... .......................................................................................43
Warranty Information............... ....................................................................................... 46
Security............................................................................................................................38
Wall Mount Template....................................................................................................... 50
Two-Way Recording..................................................................................................35
Remote Operation through a Tone Telephone.........................................................36
Remote Access Codes.............................................................................................36
Changing of the Remote Access Codes.................................................................. 36
Using the Remote Instruction Code..........................................................................37
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When the Memory is Full..........................................................................................35
Speakerphone Operation.................................................................................................38
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Safety Instructions Getting Started
Connecting Your Phone
This section is a reference guide to the basic functions and operations of your cordless
telephone. For more detailed descriptions of the operations and features of this telephone, refer
to the Contents on page 1.
1. Carefully remove your cordless telephone from its shipping carton. If there is any visible
damage, do not attempt to operate this equipment. Return it to the place of purchase.
2. Check to be sure you have all items that come with this cordless telephone system. You
should have a HANDSET, BASE UNIT, AC ADAPTOR, BATTERY PACK, MOUNTING
BRACKET, TELEPHONE LINE CORD, SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD, BELT CLIP, and
Owner’s Manual.
3. Insert the small plug on the end of the AC ADAPTOR into the POWER-IN CONNECTION
JACK at the back of the BASE UNIT.
4. Plug the AC ADAPTOR into a 120V AC wall outlet.
USE ONLY WITH CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE:
9V DC, 500mA for the BASE UNIT.
9V DC, 150mA for the CHARGER UNIT.
5. Insert one plug of the TELEPHONE LINE CORD into the house TELEPHONE JACK and the
other end into the TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK at the back of the BASE UNIT.
(If you have an older 4-prong TELEPHONE JACK, you will need an RJ-11C TELEPHONE
JACK ADAPTOR. This adaptor is available at the same place you purchased your
telephone.)
6. We recommend not placing this unit next to appliances. Doing so may cause interference.
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E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance.
16. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
17. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations.
18. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
19. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Battery Safety
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if BATTERY PACK is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type. To reduce the risk of fire or
personal injury, read and follow these instructions:
1. Use only the following type and size of BATTERY PACK:
Cordless Telephone BATTERY PACK
3.6V, 800mAh
U.S. Electronics Inc.
Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK: model B658
(See page 39 for ordering information.)
2. Do not dispose of the BATTERY PACK in a fire. It may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the BATTERY PACK. Released electrolyte from a BATTERY PACK
is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. Electrolyte may be toxic if
swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling the BATTERY PACK to prevent shorting the BATTERY PACK with
conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The BATTERY PACK or conductor
may overheat and cause burns.
5. Charge the BATTERY PACK provided with (or identified for use with) this telephone only in
accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the BATTERY PACK and BATTERY
CHARGER.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION:
The telephone that you have purchased contains a rechargeable BATTERY PACK. The
BATTERY PACK is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it
may be illegal to dispose of this BATTERY PACK into the municipal waste stream. Check with
your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
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For XG2801EX model, the package comes
with model HCB702 that includes the following
items:HANDSET,CHARGER, CHARGER AC
ADAPTOR, BATTERY PACK, and BELT CLIP.
SHORT TELEPHONE
LINECORD
HANDSET
TELEPHONELINE CORD
AC ADAPTOR
BASE UNIT
BATTERYPACK
BELTCLIP
HANDSET
AC ADAPTOR
BATTERY
BELT
CHARGER
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Press the button to confirm that you have a
dialtone. If youdo notget a dialtone, review steps
3 through 11. If you still do not have a dial tone,
refer to the Problem Solving section on pages
41~42.
TALK
Belt Clip Installation
With the back of the HANDSET facing up, insert
one side of the BELT CLIP HOOK into the
matching slot at the top side of the HANDSET.
Press down on the opposite side of the BELT CLIP
until the other hook locks into the slot on the side
of the HANDSET.
You are now ready to use your new
BellSouth Cordless Telephone.
IMPORTANT
In order to utilize the Caller ID feature, you
must subscribe to Caller ID service from
your local telephone company.
BELT CLIP
HOOK
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9. Slide the HANDSET BATTERY COMPART-
MENT COVER firmly into place in its closed
position.
10. IMPORTANT: Before initial use, charge the
HANDSET for 12 hours.
11. TONE/PULSE Select Switch:
A. If your home is equipped with a tone
dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE
Select Switch to the TONE position.
B. If you have a rotary dialing system, set the
TONE/PULSE Select Switch to the
PULSE position.
C. If you are not sure which system you
have, set the TONE/PULSE Select Switch
to the TONE position. Press the
button on the HANDSET to get a dial
tone, and press any button on the
TELEPHONE KEYPAD except the zero. If
the dial tone continues, it means that you
do not have TONE dialing service. Press
the buttonon theHANDSET to hang
up. Set the TONE/PULSE Select Switch
to the PULSE mode and then try again.
TALK
TALK
12. Set the date and time on the HANDSET. (See page 23 for details.)
13. Set the date and time on the BASE UNIT. (See page 30 for details.)
7. Install the HANDSET BATTERY PACK by plugging it into the BATTERY CONNECTOR
inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT.
8. Place the BATTERY PACK inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT.
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USE ONLY WITH CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE
TELLINE
TS5R 3R
RINGSELECT
RESET
ON OFF
RINGER
ICM ANNC
SELECT ON OFF
MSSGALERTTONE/PULSE
DATA
AC ADAPTOR
TELEPHONE LINE CORD
TELEPHONE
JACK
120V WALL
OUTLET
TONE/PULSE
SELECT SWITCH
POWER-IN
CONNECTION JACK
TELEPHONE LINE
CONNECTION
JACK
BATTERYPACK
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER
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Preparing for Use
Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours.
Failure to do so will require recharging of the BATTERY PACK more often.
1. Place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 12 hours.
2. After 12 hours, remove the HANDSET from the BASE UNIT.
Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12
hours. Failure to do so will require more frequent charging of the BATTERY PACK. See
page 39 for more information on the BATTERY PACK.
NOTE:
Depending on the frequency of use, once the HANDSET is fully charged, it remains
functional for approximately 4 hours of continuous use and approximately 5 days when the
HANDSET is off the BASE UNIT in STANDBY mode.
1. When the phone rings, the LCD Screen of all of the
HANDSETS registered to the system will display
“Ring.” If you have Caller ID, the LCD Screen will
display the Caller ID information after the first ring.
2. With the HANDSET onoroff ofthe BASE UNIT,press
the button. “Talk” will be displayed and the Call
Timer starts to count. Start your conversation.
3. To end your conversation, either press the
button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT.
The duration of the call will be displayed on the LCD
Screen for about 3 seconds and then returns to the
STANDBY mode.
TALK
TALK
Receiving Calls
Whena callisreceived, allof the HANDSETSregistered tothe systemwill ringwith theRINGER
LEVEL and MELODY selected by the user. The first HANDSET to respond will get the call.
NOTE:
If you are too far away from the BASE UNIT, the HANDSET emits “beep” sounds to warn you
that the background noise level is too high for proper communication between the HANDSET
and the BASE UNIT. When you hear this sound, you should move closer to the BASE UNIT to
reduce the noise level. Otherwise, the call will automatically cut off.
Minutes
Seconds
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Desk Mounting
For normal position, place the BASE UNIT on any desired but suitable
location.
Wall Mounting
You may choose to put the BASE UNIT of your cordless telephone on a wall.
1. With the back of the BASE UNIT facing up, connect the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE
CORD to the TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK.
2. Insert the free end of the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD through the hole of the
MOUNTING BRACKET.
3. Insert the OUTER HOOKS of the MOUNTING BRACKET into the matching slots on the
back of the BASE UNIT.
4. Push the MOUNTING BRACKET upward until the LOCKING HOOKS snaps into the
inner slots of the BASE UNIT.
5. Plug the free end of the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD into the MODULAR WALL
JACK.
6. Align the upper keyhole of the MOUNTING BRACKET with the upper stud of the wall
plate, so that the opening end of the MOUNTING BRACKET matches the lower stud,
then pull the BASE UNIT down until it is securely seated.
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Using the Headset Feature
Your HANDSET, when connected to a headset (not
included), will provide you with hands-free
communication.
Pull out the HEADSET JACK COVER then insert the
small plug on the end of the headset into the HEADSET
JACK on the left side of the HANDSET. Follow the
procedures discussed in “Receiving Calls” and “Placing
Calls” to receive and place a call.
NOTE:
When you plug the headset plug into the HEADSET
JACK it automatically mutes the MICROPHONE and
SPEAKER of the HANDSET. Unplug the headset to
return the HANDSET to normal use.
Headsets are available at most retail outlets that sell
telephone equipment. The HEADSET JACK is
compatible with 2.5 mm headset plugs only.
MICROPHONE
HEADSET
SPEAKER
HEADSETJACK
HEADSETJACK
COVER
HEADSET PLUG (2.5mm)
IMPORTANT
In order to utilize the Caller ID feature, you
must subscribe to Caller ID service from
your local telephone company.
Extension In Use Indicator
This telephone can detect when a HANDSET is already
in use. The LCD Screen of all of the HANDSETS linked
to the same BASE UNIT will display “Ext in-use.” This
means you will have to wait until the line is free to make
a call.
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Placing Calls
1. Press the button. “Talk” will display and the Call
Timer starts to count.
2. Wait until you hear a dial tone and then dial the
phone number.
3. Whenyou have finishedyour call,press the but-
ton again or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT.
The duration of the call will be displayed on the LCD
Screen for about 3 seconds.
OR
1. Dial the phone number.
2. Press the button. The number displayed will be
dialed.
3. When you have finished with your call, press the
button again or place the HANDSET on the BASE
UNIT. The duration of the call will be displayed on the
LCD Screen for about 3 seconds.
HANDSET Volume Control
1. To adjust the HANDSET receiver volume level while
having a conversation, press the /MENU button.
The LCD Screen will display “volume setting.”
2. The default setting is “Low.” Press the SCROLL
UP or DOWN button, or press the TELE-
PHONE KEYPAD to button to select the
desired setting from Low, Medium, High or Maximum.
Redial Feature
1. If you get a busy tone, press the button or place
the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT to hang up.
2. Later, press the button again.
3. Listen for a dial tone.
4. Press the /RE/PA button. This will automati-
cally redial the last telephone number you called.
5. Whenyou havefinished withyour call,eitherpress the
button again or place the HANDSET on the
BASE UNIT.
1, 2, 5
4
TALK
TALK
TALK
TALK
TALK
TALK
TALK
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Caller ID with Call Waiting
When you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, this
telephone will display a flashing name and number of the second caller while you are
having a phone conversation with your first caller.
When a new call comes in while you are
talking, you will hear a notification beep from
the HANDSET and the volume is momentarily
muted. The new caller’s name and phone
number, if available, appears on the LCD
Screen.
1. When you receive a “Call Waiting” call and you want to connect the call, press the
button and start talking with the second caller. The active call will be placed
on hold.
2. Press the button to alternate between calls.
3. Press the button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT to end the call.
EDIT/FLASH
Second
Caller
First
Caller
TALK
“MSG Waiting” (Message Waiting)
The Message Waiting LED indicator will blink green when
there is a message for you from your telephone company
if you have subscribed to Voice Mail message service and
ifyou have requestedVisual Message Indicationfrom your
local telephone company. “Msg waiting” will appear on
the LCD Screen in STANDBY mode. (To remove the MSG
WAITING indicator, see page 26 for detail.)
EDIT/FLASH
Note: This function requires voice mail subscription from the local telephone company.
Furthermore, the local phone company must provide a type of voice mail signaling called
“FSK” (Frequency Shift Key). Not all telephone companies have the visual message waiting
feature available. Please contact your local telephone company to check if this is available
in your area.
Caller List
This phone automatically stores the last 50 calls received. It records call information such as
the caller’s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call.
The NEW CALL LED indicator will blink red to indicate that
you have a new Caller ID call stored in memory. Also,
“New call:_ _” will be diplayed on the LCD Screen with “_ _”
being the number of new calls that have not been reviewed.
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Caller ID System
This telephone automatically displays an incoming caller’s name and telephone number
together with the date and time of the call. It records up to 50 calls and stores the data in
Memory.
IMPORTANT: You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your local telephone company to
utilize this feature.
Viewing Caller Information During Incoming Calls
1. When there is an incoming call, the name and the telephone number of the caller will
automatically appear after the first ring. If the name has more than 14 characters, the
first 14 letters will be displayed first. Press the SHIFT LEFT button to view all the
following letters.
ORCaller’s telephone number will appear if the caller’s name
is not available.
OR“Unavailable” will appear when Caller ID information is
not available. The origin of the call does not support the
Caller ID system (including international calls).
OR“Data error” will appear when the Caller ID information
was received incorrectly or only part of the data was
received.
NOTE: When an error is received, none of the data from
this call is saved in memory.
OR“Private” will appear if the caller’s name and/or
telephone number is blocked.
OR“Msg waiting” will appear when a Voice Mail Message
has been received and is stored by the Message Waiting
service provided by the telephone company.
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Storing Caller ID Records into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK)
1. When viewing the Caller ID List, press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to
find the record you wish to store into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK).
2. Press and hold the /RE/PA button.
3. The LCD Screen will display “Saved.”
4. If you wish to edit the newly stored number, edit it in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK)
(page 19, “Editing a Stored Number”).
5. Press the button to return to STANDBY mode.
Deleting Caller ID Records
When viewing the Caller ID List you can delete a single call record or all of the call records.
Deleting a Single Record
1. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to
delete.
2. Press the button. The LCD Screen will display “Erase item?”
3. To delete the record, press the button again. The LCD Screen will
display the preceeding Caller ID record.
4. Press the button to exit the Caller ID list.
Deleting All Records
1. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button.
2. Press and hold the button. The LCD Screen will display “Erase all?”
3. To delete all of the Caller ID records, press the button again. The LCD
Screen will return to STANDBY mode.
NOTE: The user can cancel the deleting step by pressing the button.
SAVE
DEL/INT
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DIR/
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DEL/INT
DEL/INT
DEL/INT
DIR/
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Viewing the Caller List
1. With the HANDSET in STANDBY mode, press the
SCROLL UP or DOWN button. The LCD
Screen will display “Incoming call,” press the SCROLL
UP or DOWN button again to display the
Caller ID records.
2. Any unviewed (new) calls will be displayed first. The
information on the call will be displayed with the name,
number, date, and time that the call was received.
3. Pressingthe SCROLLDOWN button willgo through
the calls from the last call received to the first Caller ID
record. Pressing the SCROLL UP button will allow
you to view the calls from the first call received to the
last.
4. If the name has more than 14 characters, the first 14
letters will be displayed first. Press the SHIFT LEFT
button to view all the following letters.
5. Press the button to return to STANDBY mode.
Placing a Call from the Caller List
You can place a call from the Caller list by using the Caller ID CALLBACK feature.
1. When viewing the Caller ID List, press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to
find the record you wish to call back.
2. Press the /OPTION button to change the displayed number to 7, 10, or 11 digits.
The first dialing option displayed is the 11 digits for a
long distance call.
Press the /OPTION button for the second time, the
displayed number will change to 7 digits for a local call.
Press the /OPTION button for the third time, the
displayed number will change to 10 digits for a local call
with area code.
#
#
3. Press the button to dial the displayed number. Press the button to cancel
and return to STANDBY mode.
4. To end a call, either press the button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT.
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TALK
#
First press.
Second press.
Third press.
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Telephone Keypad Characters
The TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons are used to enter characters when entering names and
numbers. Press the appropriate TELEPHONE KEYPAD button to get the following
characters. You can store a maximum of 18 characters on the letter icon and a maximum of
22 digits on the number icon.
EXAMPLE:
If you want to enter the name “ALEX” with telephone number “2426978,” dial this sequence:
1. Press the button. The LCD Screen will display “Phone book.”
2. Press the button to create a new DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) entry.
3. Press the following TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons to get the desired letters:
4. Press the SCROLL DOWN button to move the cursor to the number icon.
5. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD to buttons to get the desired numbers:
6. Press and hold the /RE/PA button to store the data in the DIRECTORY
(PHONE BOOK) memory.
TELEPHONE KEYPAD BUTTON 2555 33 99
LETTER ALE X
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Press 3rd Press 4th Press 5th Press 6th Press 7th Press 8th Press 9th Press
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Name and Telephone Number DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK)
This DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) lets you scroll through the list to find the person you need for one
touch dialing. You can store up to 40 names and telephone numbers in the Memory.
Viewing the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK)
1. Press the button. The LCD Screen will display
“Phone book.”
2. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD ( /ABC to
/WXY) button that corresponds to the first letter
of a Caller’s name (a triple “beep” will sound if no entries
are stored under those letters). Press the SCROLL
UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish
to view.
3. If the name has more than 14 characters, the first 14
letters will be displayed first. Press the SHIFT LEFT
button to view all the following letters and/or .
4. Press the button to exit the DIRECTORY (PHONE
BOOK).
Storing Phone Numbers
1. With the HANDSET in STANDBY mode, press the
button.The LCD Screen will display “Phone book.”
2. Press the button to create a new DIRECTORY
(PHONE BOOK) entry.
3. Enter the name you wish to store using the TELE-
PHONE KEYPAD /ABC to /WXY buttons
to enter the name, (see page 18 for detail) you can store
up to 18 letters. To move the cursor to the right, create a
space, or to enter a new letter, press the SHIFT RIGHT
button.
4. Press the SCROLL DOWN button, and dial the
telephone number you wish to store using the TELE-
PHONE KEYPAD to buttons. You can store
up to 22 digits. Briefly press the /RE/PA button to
insert a pause into the number.
5. Press and hold the /RE/PA button to store the
number into memory.
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SAVE
SAVE
2
9
10
EDIT/FLASH
DEL/INT
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NOTES:
1. Ifthere areno memorylocations leftin the speed dial DIRECTORY(PHONE BOOK)the LCD
Screen will display “Memory full.” To continue with memory programming, you must
delete or edit existing speed dial numbers.
2. If you mis-type entering the phone number, you can move through the number and edit it by
pressing the SHIFT RIGHT or LEFT button. To delete a character or number inside
the cursor, press the button.
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Deleting a Stored Record in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK)
1. Press the button. The LCD Screen will display “Phone book.”
2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to delete.
3. Press the button. The LCD screen will
display “Erase item?”
4. To delete the record, press the button again. The LCD Screen will display the
preceeding Caller ID record.
5. Press the button to return to STANDBY mode.
PREFERRED CALLS
You can assign stored numbers a PREFERRED CALL status. When an incoming call is
matched to a stored number designated as PREFERRED, the phone will generate a special
ringer sound or play the RINGER MELODY assigned by the user after the Caller ID
information is received.
When you are saving the name and number into the
DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK), add a “#” symbol at the
beginning of the name by pressing the button.
BLOCKED CALLS
You can assign stored numbers a BLOCKED CALL status. When an incoming call is
matched to a stored number designated as blocked, the phone will not ring after the Caller
ID information is received.
When you are saving the name and number into the
DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK), add an “*” symbol at the
beginning of the name by pressing the button.
DIR/
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DEL/INT
DEL/INT
DIR/
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#
*
To assign a RINGER MELODY, add a “#” symbol followed
by the desired RINGER MELODY number (1~0) at the
beginning of the name. To hear a sample of the RINGER
MELODY sound, see page 23for details.
“C-F” (Forwarded Call)
The “CF” icon pops-up on the LCD Screen, when the incoming call has been assigned to
your telephone number and the service is provided by your local telephone company.
“L-D-C” (Long Distance Call)
The “LDC” icon pops-up on the LCD Screen, when the incoming call is a long distance call
and the service is provided by your local telephone company.
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Placing Calls from the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK)
1. Press the button. The LCD Screen will display “Phone book.”
2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you want to call.
OR
Press a TELEPHONE KEYPAD ( /ABC to /WXY) that corresponds to the first
letter of a name. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record
you wish to call.
3. Press the /OPTION button to change the displayed number to 7, 10, or 11
digits. The first dialing option displayed is the 11
digits for a long distance call.
Press the /OPTION button for the
second time, the displayed number will change
to 7 digits for a local call.
Press the /OPTION button for the third
time, the displayed number will change to 10
digits for a local call with area code.
4. Press the button to dial the displayed number.
5. To end the call, either press the button or place the HANDSET on the BASE
UNIT.
Editing a Stored Number in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK)
1. Press the button. The LCD Screen will display “Phone book.”
2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to edit.
3. Press the button. The entry will display with a flashing prompt over the first
character of the name field.
4. Move the cursor to the letter or number you wish to edit by pressing the SCROLL
UP or DOWN , SHIFT RIGHT or LEFT button.
To erase a character or digit, press the button.
To add a letter or number, use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD to /OPER buttons.
Characters or numbers will be inserted in front of the cursor (See page 18 for details.)
5. When the entry is edited as you desire, press and hold the /RE/PA button to
store the edited record.
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TALK
DIR/
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#
#
#
1 0
SAVE
EDIT/FLASH
DEL/INT
Firstpress.
Second press.
Third press.
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