Fanstel BT118 User manual

Call Waiting ID Telephone
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL BT118
1107

Table of Contents
SETTING UP AND INSTALLING YOUR PHONE....................................1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Important Safety Instructions.................................................................1
Parts Checklist.......................................................................................2
Controls and Functions .........................................................................3
Installation .............................................................................................4
Wall Mounting........................................................................................6
Adjusting the Display Angle...................................................................7
Adjusting the Display Contrast ..............................................................7
USING THE TELEPHONE........................................................................8
Making a Call.........................................................................................8
Receiving a Call.....................................................................................8
Adjusting Handset Receiver Volume.....................................................8
Receiving a Call Waiting Call ................................................................8
Redialing................................................................................................9
Putting a Call on Hold............................................................................9
Storing a New Number in the Memory Buttons.....................................9
Copying the Caller’s Number and Name to a Memory Button ............10
CALLER ID.............................................................................................11
Caller ID Service and Call Waiting Caller ID Service..........................11
Caller ID Display..................................................................................11
New Calls and Total Calls ...................................................................12
Viewing the Caller ID List ....................................................................12
Calling Back a Number From the Caller ID List ..................................13
Deleting a Call From the Caller ID List ................................................13
Deleting All Calls from the Caller ID List .............................................14
Using Call Waiting Caller ID ................................................................14
Message Indication..............................................................................14

UNAVAILABLE, PRIVATE CALL and ERROR Messages..................15
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY......................................................................16
Resetting Your Telephone's Programming .........................................16
Maintenance Information.....................................................................17
Troubleshooting...................................................................................17
LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................18
Warranty Limitation..............................................................................18
What This Warranty Does Not Cover ..................................................19
State Law Rights .................................................................................19
FCC REGISTRATION AND REPAIR INFORMATION ..........................19
Connection and Use with the Nationwide Telephone Network...........20
Notification to the Telephone Company ..............................................20
Repair Instructions...............................................................................20
Rights of the Telephone Company......................................................20
Interference Information: Part 15 of FCC Rules.................................21
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE ..............................................................21

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Setting Up and Installing Your Phone
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new telephone. It has been
manufactured to very high quality standards for convenient and reliable service.
This telephone can be used with "Call Identification (Caller ID) Service" and/or
"Call Waiting Caller ID Service" that is provided by your local telephone company.
There is a fee for these services by your local telephone company, and they may
not be available in all areas. When used with these services, your telephone
displays the telephone number or the telephone number and name of each caller
before you answer the call allowing you to screen your calls.
In addition to Caller ID services, if you subscribe to voice mail services from your
local telephone company, voice mail waiting indicators will inform you there is a
message waiting in your voice mailbox.
Important Safety Instructions
Before using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons,
including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the telephone jack and the power outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water, such as near a bathtub, sink, laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Serious damage
may result if the product falls.
6. Slots or openings in the cabinet and the back and bottom are provided for
ventilation to protect the phone from overheating. These openings must not be
blocked or covered. The product should never be placed near or over a radiator
or heat register.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label.

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8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it. Do not attach the power
cord to building surfaces.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of
fire or electric shock.
10. Never push any objects into this product through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
11. If this product does not operate normally, see the “In Case of Difficulty” section
in this owner's manual. If you cannot resolve the problem, or if the product is
damaged, refer to the "Limited Warranty" section of this owner's manual.
Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks, and will void the warranty.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions: (a) When the power supply cord or
plug is damaged or frayed. (b) If liquid has been spilled into the product. (c) If
the product has been exposed to rain or water. (d) If the product does not
operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions. (e) If the product has
been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. (f) If the product exhibits a
distinct change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk
of electric shock and/or hearing damage from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone near a gas leak even to report the leak.
Parts Checklist
Remember to save your sales receipt in case you ever need warranty
service. Check to make sure your package includes the items described below:
1. Telephone Base 4. AC/DC Adapter
2. Telephone Handset 5. Handset Cord
3. Telephone Line Cord
Make sure you have a modular wall jack near the place you have chosen to
install the telephone. If you have an older phone jack, you will need to buy a
modular jack adapter.

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Controls and Functions
Caller ID and buttons: Press to review caller ID records.
Delete button: Press to delete one record; or press and hold to delete all caller ID
records.
Save button: Press to begin programming of a memory button.
Redial/Pause button: Press to redial the last number dialed. Press to insert a 3-
second delay in the dialing sequence during memory button programming.
Message light: Flash to indicate message is at telephone company’s voice
mailbox.
LCD Contrast ◑: Press to adjust LCD contrast.
Dial/Enter button: Press to dial the number displayed. Press to “enter”
information during programming.

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Menu button: Press to begin or to end display language selection and area code
programming.
Flash button: Press during a call to access calling features by the telephone
company.
Memory buttons: These memory buttons can be pre-programmed with number
and name for one-touch dialing.
Hold button: Press to put a call on hold.
Installation
1. Plug one end of the flat telephone line
cord into the line jack on the back of the
phone where it is labeled "TEL.LINE" and
plug the other end into your modular
telephone wall jack.
2. Connect the AC adapter to an electrical
wall outlet and then connect the AC
adapter plug to the “DC 9V” jack on the
back of the phone. Use only with a Class 2 power source, plug polarity,
9V DC, AC adapter.
3. Connect one end of the coiled Handset Cord to the jack on the left side of
the phone and connect the other end of the coiled Handset Cord to the jack on
the handset.
4. If you wish to use an Answering Machine, Modem, Fax Machine or other
devices along with your Caller ID telephone, you may plug one of these
devices into the "DATA" jack on the right side of the phone. The important
thing to remember is that for the Caller ID features to work properly the Caller
ID telephone must be plugged directly into the wall jack and other devices must
be plugged into the Caller ID phone.

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#00
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ENTER AREA CODE
7 DIGITS DIAL
#00
SELECT LANGUAGE
1 2 3
>ENG ESP FR
A
#00
3 0 3
ENTER AREA CODE
7 DIGITS DIAL
#00
_ _ _ - _ _ _ - _ _ _
ENTER AREA CODE
10 DIGITS DIAL
5. Selecting a language
When the phone is powered up for the first time, the display flashes “SELECT
LANUGAGE” and “>ENG ESP”.
To select English, press the “1” button.
To select Spanish, press the “2”button.
To select French, press the “3” button.
Then, press the Dial/Enter button to confirm the
selection.
6. Program your area code
(A) After selecting the language, the display
flashes "ENTER AREA CODE" and “7
DIGITS DIAL”.
(B) If you dial your local calls using 7 digits
(e.g., 555-1212), then enter your local area
code, press the Dial/Enter button, and go
to Step C.
If you dial your local calls using 10 digits
(e.g., 303-555-1212), then enter “000” as
the area code for 7 digits dial, and press
the Dial/Enter button to go to Step C.
(C) The display flashes “ENTER AREA CODE”
and “10 DIGITS DIAL”.
Enter the area code(s) for numbers that you
dial using ten digits (e.g., 720-555-1234). You can store up to three area
codes for ten-digit dialing. Press Dial/Enter when you are done. If there
is no number you dial using ten digits, then press Dial/Enter.

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7. Press the Menu or Save button to save these operating settings and to exit
the menu mode.
8. After installation, lift the telephone's Handset and listen for the dial tone. If
there is no dial tone, check to make sure all cords are firmly plugged into their
jacks.
Note: Programming your area code will allow you to easily dial numbers that are
in your Caller ID list. See the Section “Calling Back a Number from the Caller
ID List” for more information on dialing calls from your Caller ID list.
Wall Mounting
1. Turn the phone over so that you are looking at the bottom of the phone.
Insert tabs at the thin end of the wall mount bracket into the holes at the rear of
the phone bottom. Press and latch the tabs at the
thicker end of the wall bracket into holes at the
front end of phone. The back of the phone should
then have two round plastic holes that can be
used to hang your phone on the wall.
2. Use the two round holes to hang the phone on

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the wall plate on your wall.
Important Note: If you do not wish to mount your phone on the wall, the Wall
Mount Bracket can be reversed to raise the angle of the phone's display when
sitting on a table or desk.
Adjusting the Display Angle
You can optimize the LCD display by adjusting the viewing angle. To adjust the
LCD viewing angle, move the rear edge of the LCD module up or down.
Adjusting the Display Contrast
The display can be adjusted to suit the light level of your room and your viewing
preference. To make the contrast of the display lighter or darker, press the ◑
button to the right of the screen until the desired contrast is reached.

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Using the Telephone
Making a Call
1. Pick up the Handset and listen for a dial tone.
2. Using the Keypad, dial the desired telephone number. The number you are
dialing will appear on the display as you dial.
Receiving a Call
1. When you hear the phone ring, simply pick up the handset from the handset
cradle.
2. When you are finished talking, replace the handset in the handset cradle to
end the call.
Adjusting Handset Receiver Volume
Volume switch is at the right side of phone. Set the switch to Norm for normal
volume, or set the switch to Loud for loud volume.
Receiving a Call Waiting Call
If you subscribe to call waiting services and are on a call when another caller
calls your phone number, you will hear a "beep" indicating there is another call
coming in. If you subscribe to Call Waiting ID services, the caller’s name and
number can be displayed on the screen. To answer the waiting call and/or switch
between calls:
1. Press and release the Flash button to put the current call on "hold" and to
answer the incoming call. To switch back and forth between the two calls,
press and release the Flash button.
2. When a Call Waiting call comes in, you may also hang up the current call in
order to pick up the waiting call. When you are on a call you want to end and
another call comes in, hang up the telephone. The current call will be
disconnected and after a temporary delay, the phone will ring, allowing you
to answer the waiting call.

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#00
ENTER NUMBER>
SAVE TO?
Redialing
You can redial the last number you called with just one touch of the Redial
button. This lets you easily redial the same number again if the line was busy.
1. Pick up the handset and listen for a dial tone.
2. Press the Redial button and the last number you dialed will be shown on the
display and will be automatically dialed.
Putting a Call on Hold
The Hold button allows you to place a call on "HOLD" without disconnecting the
call. When a call is on hold, you may hang up the handset without disconnecting
the call.
1. Press the Hold button and the current call will be placed on hold. If you
were talking with the handset, you can then place the handset back in the
handset cradle without disconnecting the call. The red Hold light is turned
on when a call is on hold.
2. To continue the conversation, pick up the handset.
Storing a New Number in the Memory Buttons
To store a new number and name in the memory
buttons:
1. Press the Save button when the display
shows no caller’s number or name. The
“SAVE TO?” prompt appears on the display.
2. Press the memory button where you wish to
store this telephone number (e.g., M1). The
“ENTER NUMBER>“ prompt appears on the
display.
3. Use the keypad to enter the telephone
number, including the long distance prefix that you need to dial this number.
Insert a pause or multiple pauses where required by using the Pause button.

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#00
4809484928
USE SAVE TO END
#25
480-948-4928
FANSTEL CORP
SAVE TO?
4. After entering all digits, press the Save button
to save this number to the memory button.
Copying the Caller’s Number and Name to a Memory Button
When the caller’s number and name you wish to
store in a memory button is displayed during Caller
ID review, press the Save button. The 3rd line of the
display indicates “SAVE TO?”.
You can save this caller’s number and name into a
memory button by pressing the desired memory
button (e.g., M1).
The 3rd line of display flashes caller’s name and
“USE SAVE TO END”. You can press the Save button to save the caller’s
number and name into the memory button.

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FANSTEL CORP
Caller ID
Caller ID Service and Call Waiting Caller ID Service
The "caller identification" service (Caller ID) allows the caller’s phone number
and/or name to be shown on the display as the call comes in before you pick up
the phone. In order to use this feature, YOU MUST FIRST SUBSCRIBE TO
THE CALLER ID SERVICE provided by your local telephone company. The
name of this service may vary depending on your telephone company. Before
using this feature, please make sure you have properly entered your area code
as explained in the “Programming Your Area Code” step of the Introduction
section of this manual.
Important Note: When a new call comes in, you must let your phone ring at least
2 full times in order for the Caller ID information to be displayed.
The Call Waiting Caller ID service allows the phone number and/or name of a
waiting caller to be shown during a telephone conversation. To use this feature,
YOU MUST FIRST SUBSCRIBE TO CALL WAITING CALLER ID SERVICE
with your local telephone company. The name of this service may vary
depending on your telephone company.
Caller ID Display
When you receive a call, the phone number
appears on the display with the day and time
the call was received and is then stored in the
Call Memory as shown.
If your Caller ID service includes the caller's
name, then the caller’s name also appears on
the display (up to 15 letters) as shown.
The date and time information is received from

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NEW CALLERS
#80
END OF RECORD
your telephone company. If the call came from a different time zone, it will still
show the time in your area. There is a synchronized real-time clock on the
display when the telephone is not in use.
The total number of calls that are saved in the Call Memory is displayed after the
“#” symbol when a call is received. Each call is assigned a call number. The
most recent call has the highest number (e.g. “#99”) and the oldest call has the
smallest number (e.g. “#1”). The phone number of a waiting caller is also
registered into the Call Memory as another call.
New Calls and Total Calls
When the phone is not in use, the display
indicates the number of new calls that have
been received since the last review of the Call
Memory as well as the total number of calls in
memory. Viewing the Caller ID List
This Caller ID telephone automatically stores in
the Call Memory the Caller ID information of the
last 99 calls received. It keeps track of all calls
received, whether they were answered or not.
The oldest call in the Call Memory is always call
#1. The highest numbered call (or call #99 if the Call Memory is full) is always
the most recent call. If the Call Memory is full with 99 calls and a new call comes
in, the oldest call, call #1, is automatically deleted to make room in the memory
for the new call.
1. Press the ▼button to display the most recent call and to move backward
through the call records.
Press the ▲button to display the oldest call and to move forward through the
call records.
2. When you get to the last call stored in the Call Memory, then the “END OF
RECORD”message will appear on the display. If the screen indicates "END

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DELETED
OF RECORD", press the ▲button and the screen will display the first record in
the Call Memory. If you press the ▼button, the screen will display the last
record in the Call Memory.
Important Note: The telephone's buttons will not work while the phone is ringing,
or for a few seconds afterward.
Calling Back a Number From the Caller ID List
To easily call back a number from the Caller ID list:
1. Press the ▲button or the ▼button until the number you want to call is
displayed.
2. Pick up the handset and press the Dial/Enter button. The number is dialed
automatically.
The area code is not dialed when it matches the area code stored for 7 DIGITS
DIAL. The area code is dialed for all other numbers. When the area code
matches any area code stored for 10 DIGITS DIAL, then the number is dialed as
a ten-digit call (e.g., 303-555-1212). When the area code does not match an area
code for 10 DIGITS DIAL, the number is dialed as a long distance call (e.g., 1-
520-555-1234).
Deleting a Call From the Caller ID List
Important Note: Be sure to write down on a piece of paper any important phone
numbers or information before deleting them from the Call Memory.
1. Press the ▲button or the ▼button until
the call information you want to erase is
displayed on the screen.
2. Press the Delete button once and the
selected call is erased from the Call Memory. The display shows
"DELETED".

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SMITH JOHN
#61
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NEW CALLERS
MESSAGES
#00
DEL ALL!
Deleting All Calls from the Caller ID List
To delete all the calls stored in Call Memory at
once, press and hold the Delete button for 5
seconds. The entire list of calls will be
completely cleared and the display shows "DEL
ALL!”. . Using Call Waiting Caller ID
If another call comes in during a conversation, your phone will display the
"WAITING" message in the upper right hand corner and the incoming caller's
information will be displayed on the screen. To
pick up the waiting call:
1. Press and release the Flash button to put
the current call on "hold" and to answer the
incoming call. To switch back and forth
between the two calls, press and release the Flash button.
2. When a Call Waiting call comes in, you may also hang up the current call in
order to pick up the waiting call. The current call will be disconnected and after
a temporary delay, the phone will ring, allowing you to answer the waiting call.
Message Indication
The Message indicator flashes to indicate a message(s) is in your local
telephone company’s voice mailbox, if you subscribe to voice mailbox services
and your local telephone company delivers a "Visual Voice Message Waiting
Indication Signal".
When you have messages waiting in your voice
mailbox, the screen will display “MESSAGES” and
“NEW TOTAL” alternatively, and an envelope-
shaped Voice Mail Waiting icon " " will flash.

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UNAVAILABLE
2:05pm 8/15 #43
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PRIVATE CALL
#44
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ERROR
UNAVAILABLE, PRIVATE CALL and ERROR Messages
Certain messages may appear instead of a caller's name and/or number:
1. The screen will display "UNAVAILABLE" if
a call is made through a telephone
company which does not offer the Caller ID
service. This can include long distance,
international, and sometimes even local
phone calls.
2. The screen will display "PRIVATE CALL" if
a caller's information is blocked from being
transmitted. For privacy reasons, many
states allow callers the ability to block his or
her telephone information from being
displayed on another person's Caller ID
display.
3. The screen will display “ERROR” if the
caller’s information being transmitted to
your telephone is corrupt or contains some
errors from the transmission process.

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In Case of Difficulty
Resetting Your Telephone's Programming
Electrostatic or power surge (e.g., from lightning) may cause the phone to lock
up. There are two ways to reset this phone.
1. Basic reset
Disconnect the telephone line cord from the phone.
Disconnect the AC adapter from the phone.
Press the ▼button or the ▼button two times. Wait for 10
seconds;
Reconnect the telephone line cord and the AC adapter to the
phone.
Follow the installation procedures to select the language and to
enter the area codes.
2. Full reset
If the basic reset cannot return to the phone to the normal operating
condition, you must do a full reset. All information stored in memory will be
erased during a full reset.
Disconnect the telephone line cord from the phone.
Disconnect the AC adapter from the phone.
Press the ▼button or the ▲button two times. Wait for 10
seconds.
Press and hold the DELETE and ▲buttons when reconnecting the
AC adapter to the phone.
Reconnect the telephone line cord.
Follow the Installation procedures to select the language and to
enter the area codes.

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Maintenance Information
Although your unit is designed to be maintenance free, it contains sensitive
electronic parts. Treat it with care to assure the best performance.
Avoid Rough Treatment: Avoid dropping the unit. The original packaging
should be used for protection if you must ship the unit. Dropping or damaging the
unit will void the warranty.
Cleaning: The hard plastic casing on your unit has a durable finish that should
retain its original luster for many years. Clean exposed parts with a soft, slightly
damp cloth. To remove stains, use a mild soap. Never use detergents, excess
water, treated cloths, harsh cleaning agents, or sprays.
Troubleshooting
If your product does not work properly, try the following suggestions before
seeking repair assistance:
Check all line cord connections at the wall jack and at the telephone.
"Caller Identification" is a subscription service. Non-subscribers of this
service cannot receive caller identification information. Make sure that the
telephone company has activated your service.
The telephone receives call information between the first and second ring. If
the caller hangs up or you answer before the second ring, the telephone may
not receive the call Identification information.
If you have Call Forwarding Service and your calls are forwarded, the
telephone will not receive the caller's information. Calls forwarded using a call
forwarding service are typically forwarded before completing the second ring.
To receive a caller's information, turn off the Call Forwarding feature.
Important Note: Make sure you have followed all the instructions in this booklet.
If you continue to have problems, call the FANSTEL Product Service Center at
[phone] or [phone].