Cortelco 2740 Setup guide

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OWNER’S INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
CALLER ID TYPE II
Four Line TELEPHONE SYSTEM
MODEL2740

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS ................................. 5
Unpacking and Installation.......................................................... 6
Box Contents ................................................................................. 6
TelephonePartIdentification .............................................................................................................. 7
Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 8
SYSTEMPROGRAMMING..................................................... 10
StationNumberAssignment .............................................................................................................. 10
StationNameAssignment ................................................................................................................. 11
LineConfiguration ............................................................................................................................. 12
Loop Voltage Detector ...................................................................................................................... 12
RingerConfiguration ......................................................................................................................... 13
IntercomCallResponse andPaging................................................................................................. 14
AutomaticLineSelection .................................................................................................................. 15
TollRestriction .................................................................................................................................. 16
SystemPrivacy .................................................................................................................................. 18
Dialing Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Memory Settings ......................................................................... 19
Area Codes ........................................................................................................................................ 19
MemoryFeatures .............................................................................................................................. 19
Tostoreamemorydialnumber ........................................................................................................ 20
Tostoreapersonaldirectorydialnumber........................................................................................ 20
To Store Caller ID Calls.................................................................................................................... 21
To Store the Centrex prefix............................................................................................................... 21
Miscellaneous Settings................................................................ 22
Timeand Date ................................................................................................................................... 22
Message Waiting Lamp .................................................................................................................... 22
CallerIDonCallWaiting(CIDCW)Sensitivity .............................................................................. 23
HeldCallReminder ........................................................................................................................... 23
AdjustingAutoHoldDropTime........................................................................................................ 23
AdjustingFlashLength...................................................................................................................... 23
EraseNumbersStoredinMemory ................................................................................................... 24
Erase Toll Restrictions ...................................................................................................................... 24
EraseAllFeatureSettings ................................................................................................................ 24
TELEPHONE OPERATION..................................................... 24
MakingandAnsweringCalls ............................................................................................................ 24

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Hold .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Conference ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Transfer .............................................................................................................................................. 26
CallerID ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Volume Levels ................................................................................................................................... 28
Voice Mail (Message Waiting) ......................................................................................................... 28
Flash ................................................................................................................................................... 29
Mute................................................................................................................................................... 29
Do Not Disturb (DND)...................................................................................................................... 29
Line Reserve ..................................................................................................................................... 30
CallPrivacy ........................................................................................................................................ 30
TollRestriction .................................................................................................................................. 30
Timer .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Headset .............................................................................................................................................. 31
DirectoryCard ................................................................................................................................... 31
MemoryDial...................................................................................................................................... 31
PersonalDirectory............................................................................................................................. 32
Predialing ........................................................................................................................................... 32
IntercomCalls.................................................................................................................................... 32
Paging ................................................................................................................................................. 33
RoomMonitoring .............................................................................................................................. 33
Using standard telephones ......................................................... 34
LineStatusandCalls onHold ........................................................................................................... 34
CallPrivacy ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Intercom ............................................................................................................................................. 34
Fax Machines and Modems.............................................................................................................. 34
Batteries....................................................................................... 35
BatteryReplacement ........................................................................................................................ 35
PowerFailureOperation ................................................................................................................... 35
AppendexA ................................................................................. 36
Menu Tree.................................................................................... 36
FCCInformation......................................................................... 40

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THANK YOU
FOR PURCHASING THE
2740 CALLER ID TYPE II
FOUR LINE TELEPHONE SYSTEM
We want you to know all about your new Telephone, how to install it, the features it provides, and the
services you can expect from its use. We have included this information in your Owner’s Instruction Manual.
PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING YOUR NEW
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Alwaysfollowbasicsafetyprecautionswhenusingyourtelephoneequipmenttoreducetheriskoffire,
electricalshock,and injury.
1. Readandunderstandallinstructionsinthe Owner’s InstructionManual.
2. Readallwarningsandfollowall instructions marked ontheproduct.
3. Unplugthisproductfromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.Useadampclothforcleaning.Do
notuseliquidoraerosolcleaners.
4. Donot use thetelephone nearwater. For example, do not use near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchensink,laundrytub, swimmingpool,orinawetbasement.
5. Donotplacethisproductonanunstablecartorstand.Theproductmayfallcausingserious
damagetotheproduct.
6. Useonly the typepower sourceindicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type power
supplytoyourhome,consultyourdealer or local powercompany.
7. Donotplace any objectsonthe telephone linecord. Do not locate the telephone where the line
cordwillbewalkedon.
8. Donotblockor cover ventilationslotsand openings in the bottom of the telephone. The
openingsshouldneverbeblockedbyplacingthe telephone on a bed,sofa,rug,orothersimilar
surfaces.Thetelephoneshouldneverbeplacednearoroveraradiatororheatregister.Thetele-
phoneshouldneverbeplacedinabuilt-ininstallationunlessproperventilationisprovided.
9. Neverspillliquid onthe telephone orpush objects ofany kind throughventilation slots.
Liquidorobjectsmaytouchdangerousvoltagepointsorshort out parts that could resultinariskof
fireorelectricalshock.
10. Donotdisassemblethisproduct.Openingorremovingcoversmayexposeyoutodangerous
voltagesorotherrisks.Incorrectreassemblycancauseelectricalshockwhentheproductissubse-
quentlyused.
11. Donot overloadoutletsand extension cords.Some telephones requireACpowerfrom an
outlet.Overloadingtheoutletscan result intheriskoffireor electric shock.
12. Avoidusinga telephone during a local thunderstorm.Theremaybearemoteriskofelectrical
shockfromlightning.
13. Useonlythepowercord and batteriesindicatedinthis manual. Do not dispose of batteries in
afire.Theymayexplode. Check withlocalcodesforpossiblespecial disposal instructions.
14. Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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1.0 Unpacking and Installation
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1.2 TelephonePartIdentification
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1.3 Installation
1.3.1 IdentifyYourExistingWiringSystem
Foryoutoproperlyconnectyour27404-LineTelephoneSystemtoanexistingwiringsystem,itis
importantthatyouunderstanditsconfiguration.Thefollowingarethemostcommonmultiplelinesituations.
Theyconsist of either one or both types of standardtelephonejacks:The RJ11 Single Line Jackandthe
RJ14Double LineJack.Yoursystemshouldmatch one ofthem.
1.3.2 PlanYourInstallation
Up to 16 27404-LineTelephoneSystem telephones maybe connected to form your office/homecon-
figuration.Each phonemustbe assignedadifferentstationnumber,from 01to16. Untilatelephone is
assignedastationnumber,thetelephone willnot operate.Toassignthistelephone astationnumber,simply
pressthe soft keyunderCHANGE repeatedly until thedesiredstation number isdisplayed.
NOTE:Each 2740 telephone mustbeconnectedtothe same Line 1 telephone number for proper opera-
tion.The remaininglinesmay ornotbe connected toeachstation.
1.3.3 StandardInstallation:
Your2740telephonescome factory-set for astandard installation,which is also called“square”intele-
phoneterminology.This meansthatLine1 is tobeconnectedto the same Line1telephone number at allthe
stations,Line2istobeconnectedtothesameLine2telephonenumberatallthestations,andsoonfor
Lines3 and4. This isthe desired setupfor most installations,and if thisis howyouwill beconnectingyour
2740,you do notneedtochange any of thelineconnection settings in thetelephones.Youneed only
connectthe phonestothetelephone lines.
1.3.4 InstallationswithPrivateLinesand Unconnected Lines:
Youmay wish to connect privatelinestoLines2,3or4atsome or all of your telephones.Aprivatelineisa
telephone number that is connected toonly one of the 27404-LineTelephoneSystem, and is notshared
withanyother station.
1.3.5 Desk Mount
1. Selectthe desired viewing angleandinstallthe desk stand. The desk standcanbeinstalled in two
positionstogive achoiceofviewingangle.
2. Connectthe power adapter to the jack on the bottom of thephone. Plug the large partof the adapter
intoa wall outlet which isnotcontrolledby a wall switch. Use only a9VDC500mA, center positive
Class 2 adapter.
3. Connectthe line cords. See Section 1.3.9.
4. Plug the coiled cord into the handset jack, and then plug the other endofthecordintothebase.
5. Place the handset on thebase.
1.3.6 Wall Mount
1. Removethe desk stand. Theunitwill then mountdirectlyon a standardwalltelephonejack.
2. Connect the power adapter and the line cords. See Steps 2 and 3 above.

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3. Rotate thehandsethook intothewall mountposition.
4. Plug the coiled cord into the handset, and then plug the other end of the cord into the base.
5. Place the handset on thebase.
1.3.7 AssignaStationNumber
RefertoSection2.1 fordetailedinstructions onassigning astationnumber.
1. Make sure theACcordremainsattachedtothetelephoneandtoanelectricaloutlet
2. Turnthe telephoneover.
3. Remove the desk stand ifattached.
4. Remove the battery door by using the tipofaballpointpen,paperclip,orsimilar object to release
thebattery door tab.
5. Remove the oldbatteries.
6. Insert3 pieces of new sizeAAA1.5Valkaline batteries. Pleasenotethe“+”and“-” markings in
thebattery compartmentforthe orientation ofthebatteries.
7. Close the battery cover.
Usecaution when disposing of old batteries. Donotdisposeof them in a fire. They mayexplode.
1.3.8 InstallBatteries(Optional)
Whileit isnotnecessary foryouto installbatteriesin your 2740telephonefor ittofunction normally,wedo
recommendthat they beinstalled.Thebatteries are notneededtopreserve your memory dialnumbers,
becauseall memorydialnumbers arestoredin staticmemory.The purposeofhaving batteriesinstalledis so
thatthe telephone itselfcanfunction for up totwohours in the eventofa power failure. The telephoneuses
3AAAsizebatteries. Werecommend usingalkalinebatteries.

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1.3.9 ConnectCords toTelephone
IfthewalljackislabeledLines1&2,connecttheshorttelephonelinecordtothejackonthetelephone
labeledL1/L2.Ifthe wall jack is labeled Lines 3 &4,connectthe short cord to the jack on the telephone
labeledL3/L4. Connect the long telephone linecordtotheother line jack on the telephone andthreadit
throughitslonggrooveonthebottomofthephone,thenplugtheACpower cord into the adapter jack on
thebottom of the telephone, threadingthepowercordthrough its long groove onthebottomofthe phone.
Threadthe short telephone cord throughthesquareholein the center of the wallmountbracket,and then
attachthe wall mount bracket to the base of the telephone.
1.3.10 Verify ProperInstallation
Thefollowing procedure shouldbeused at eachtelephoneto check forproperinstallation.Alsousethis
procedureany timeyouareexperiencing difficulty.The phone mustbeconnected to theACpowersupply,
line1 must be connected to theline1jack,and the phone must have been assignedanintercomstation
number.
First,verify that line 1 isconnectedtothesame telephone number at all thetelephones.Todothis, press the
line1 button at one of the telephones. The line 1LEDshouldbegreen,the speakerphone LED should be
red,and dial tone should be heardfrom the speaker.Now go to each ofthe other stations and make sure
thateach line 1 LED is red. Next,make sure that lines 2, 3and4 are connected the same atall the phones
byperformingthefollowingstepsateachtelephone:
1. Press the line 1 button. The line 1 LED should be green, the speakerphone LED should be red, and
dialtone should be heard from the speaker.
2. Dial thetelephonenumber forline2.The line2LED shouldflashslowly.Ifthe line2LED doesnot
flash,thenline2isimproperly connectedto thistelephone.
3. If this telephoneutilizesline 3and/orline4, repeatsteps1 and 2,substitutingthe respective phone
number(s)in step 2.
2. SYSTEMPROGRAMMING
2.1 StationNumberAssignment
Eachstationmustbe assigneda differentstationnumber.
Toassignanumber to astation:
a. PressMENU. Thedisplaywillread“PhoneSetting”
b. Press thesoftkeyunder ENTER. The displaywillshowthe currentlyassignedstation number.
c. Pressthesoft key under CHANGErepeatedly,untilthedesired station number isdisplayed. The
choices are Station #01 through Station #16.
d. PressMENU to exit.
Untilatelephone isassigned a stationnumber, the telephonewill not operate.To assign this tele-
phonea stationnumber,simply press thesoftkey under CHANGErepeatedlyuntil the desiredstation
numberisdisplayed.
Note:Onephoneinthe system must be set as Station #01 in order for all thesystemfeatures,
suchas shareddirectorydial, tofunction.