FutureCall FC-1204 Manual

FUTURE CALL
Future Call Model FC-1204
Totally Hands Free Voice Activated
Dialing and Answering Telephone
OWNER’S MANUAL
AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to your new Totally Hands Free Voice Activated
Dialing and Answering Telephone! This phone gives you the
opportunity to be totally hands free in answering and
making phone calls. Let’s get to know your system:
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1. Receiver 13. Handset Volume Switch
2. Hook Switch 14. Ringer Indicator
3. Phone No. Card 15. 911 Button
4. Speaker 16. OK Button
5. Microphone 17. MENU Button
6. Handset Cord 18. Phone Line Jack
7. MUTE Button 19. DC Jack
8. SPEAKER Button 20. Display
9. P/REDIAL Button 21. DOWN Button
10. Speaker Volume
Control 22. UP Button
11. KEY Buttons(1~9;*;0;#) 23. FLASH Button
12. Ringer (OFF/LO/HI) Switch

INSTALLATION
Connecting the Phone Cord
Insert one end of the phone cord into the line jack at the rear of
the unit, then insert the other end into the wall jack. NOTE: if
you have a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone system,
then you may need to plug directly into the phone modem.
AC Adapter
To operate the unit you must use the AC Adapter, connect the
included AC Adapter to the DC jack on the rear of base and to
a wall outlet having 120 V. 60Hz AC only.
For use outside of the U.S., the ac adaptor is 110v – 220v so all
that is required is a power plug adapter for worldwide power
requirements.
(Note: Avoid the electric shock, use in the dry place)
Wall Mount
Your phone comes standard with wall mount screw holes in
plate on the back of the phone:
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To use the wall mount.
Place 2 screws into the wall, then hook slots on the bottom of
the base over the two screws heads and pull down to lock into
place.
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GETTING STARTED
When you connect the power cord, the Totally Voice Activated
Dialer will say Welcome to the Voice Dialer Phone. You are
now ready to set up your system. So let’s enter the lead voice –
which is the phrase you’ll use to activate the Totally Voice
Activated Dialer to make a call. First, press the OK button and
hold for 3 seconds. You will hear the lead voice not set
1. Press the number 5 key. The Totally Voice Activated
Dialer will prompt you to speak a phrase. Use a 2 or 3
word simple phrases like “hello phone” or “make a call.”
Be sure to speak clearly and without any other
background noise. You do not need to yell or be too close
to the Totally Voice Activated Dialer. Just speak normally.
2. The Totally Voice Activated Dialer will prompt you to say
your phrase again. Be sure to repeat the phrase as
exactly as the first time as possible. You’ll see “training”
on the LED screen.
3. If the Totally Voice Activated Dialer doesn’t recognize
what you said, don’t worry – it will ask you to try again
4. Once you’ve successfully entered your Lead Voice, the
Totally Voice Activated Dialer. Will let you know.
Now you can move to your ANSWER CALL phrase.
1. Press the Number 3 key
2. You will hear the answer call voice not set
3. Repeat steps 1-4 from above
And finally, let’s enter the END CALL phrase.
1. Press the Number 3 key
2. You will hear the end call voice not set
3. Repeat steps 1-4 from above
And you’re all set!! If you want to review what you’ve recorded,
press the 1 and 3 keys to move back and forth through the
menu. When you’re happy with what you’ve recorded, press the
MENU KEY to get back to the main screen. You can review

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these at any time by Pressing and holding the OK button for 3
seconds and then pressing the Number 3 key to hear each
voice prompt
Entering Phone Numbers into the Address Book for Call by
Name Dialing
Your Totally Voice Activated Dialer can hold up to 17 numbers
in which you can call by name. Here is how to enter these:
First, press and hold the OK button for 3 seconds. You will hear
your “Lead Voice” phrase. Press the number 3-3 times until you
hear “the name not set” and see on the LED screen: “No. 01
not set!”
1. Press the Number 5. You’ll be prompted to “Please insert
the phone number.” Enter a phone number by dialing it on
the keypad. Be sure to enter the number just as if you
were making a regular call. You’ll see the number on the
LED screen
2. When finished – press the OK button
3. The unit will prompt you to say a name
4. Again, use a simple phrase like “call Ron”
5. The V.A.D. will prompt you to say the name again to
confirm. You’ll see “training” on the LED screen.
6. Once accepted, the Totally Voice Activated Dialer will say
the name and the number associated with it.
You can repeat this process for slots 02-17. To get to the next
slot, simply press the number 3 key.
Make a mistake? No problem. Press the Number 4 key. You’ll
see “Deleted” on the screen and the Totally Voice Activated
Dialer will say “the name not set.” Press the number 5 key and
start again.
When you’re finished, press the MENU button and you’ll be
back at the main screen. You can come back at any time to
enter additional Call by Name numbers or make changes.

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You can review these at any time by Pressing and holding the
OK button for 3 seconds and then pressing the Number 1 or
Number 3 key to scroll through your address book
A NOTE ABOUT CALLING 911: If you want to call 911 using
the hand’s free option, you will need to program it into your
address book.
Additional Features
The Totally Voice Activated Dialer also works as a standard
telephone. You can pick up the handset to answer or place a
call. Additionally, calls can be made by hands free by pressing
the green SPEAKER button located on the bottom of the base.
The Totally Voice Activated Dialer is call – waiting enabled.
Pressing the FLASH key located near the top of the base will
allow you to switch between calls.
The red 911 key enables you call 911 immediately when
pressed. No need to pick up the handset.
The P/REDIAL key located on the bottom of the unit allows you
to redial the last number called.
Making a Call, Answering a Call, Ending a Call with Total
Voice Dialing
Making a call:
Say your “Lead Voice” phrase.
The Totally Voice Activated Dialer will answer you
“I ‘am ready who would you like to talk to?
Say a name from your address book. Totally Voice
Activated Dialer will then say ok the name is ________
and then states the number being called
You then can have a conversation through the speaker
phone on the base
NOTE: If you don’t record a lead voice, and still want to
use the call by voice feature simply press the “OK” key

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one time and the phone will answer “ I 'am ready who
would you like to talk to ” You then can say any name in
your address book and your call will be connected. You
then can speak totally hands free.
Answering a call:
When a call comes in, the Totally Voice Activated Dialer
will ring as any other phone will.
While the phone is ringing, speak your “answer call”
phrase
Totally Voice Activated Dialer will then answer the call
and you can then have a conversation through the
speaker phone on the base
Ending a call:
When you are finished with your conversation, say your
“end call” phrase. Totally Voice Activated Dialer will then
disconnect.
Setting the Menu Functions
Your new Totally Voice Activated Dialer has some functions
that you can choose to program. These are all optional. To
program these:
1. Press the MENU key
2. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the menu
3. Press the OK key to change any settings
4. Follow the prompts on the LCD screen
5. Press the OK key again to save and exit
NOTE: long pressing the MENU button will lock the menu so
changes cannot be made. Long pressing again will unlock.
We recommend that you DO NOT change any of these unless
you have a specific need or requirement. The factory settings
will work in most cases.
Menu Functions:
SET DATE: To set the date, press the OK button. Enter
the date and time by using the keypad. Press OK when

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finished
LOAD MFG DEFAULT: this will reset your Totally Voice
Activated Dialer to the manufacturer default settings.
Once, reset, you will need to re-program all voice
commands and re-enter any address book entries.
SET TALK TIME: This is the amount of time you want to
talk before the Totally Voice Activated Dialer automatically
hangs up. The default is 60 minutes (no limit when set to
“0”)
CHANGE “911” NUMBER: This is an option where you
can change who the Totally Voice Activated Dialer will call
if you press the red 911 key on the base station.
SET FLASH KEY: The amount of time the Totally Voice
Activated Dialer will take to switch between calls when
you receive another incoming call by pressing the FLASH
key.
SET LONG CODE: Set how long the tone is when you
press a key
SET AREA CODE: Allows you to pre-set the area code
for the Totally Voice Activated Dialer to automatically dial
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CID Operation at Standby mode, Review/Erase/Setting
voice user names and numbers/Callback:
1. Use key "UP/DOWN" to review CID records.
First row of display will show the name and date circularly
which frequency 1.6 second. Second row of display show the
phone number. 
2. Press key "4", display shows "Delete CID?", press key "OK"
to confirm. 
3. Press key "7", display shows "Delete All CID?", press key
"OK" to confirm. 
4. Press key "5", the showed record will be led to add to voice
phone book. 
(Please refer to method 2 of H. Setting Voice User Names
and Numbers.) 
Call Back Operation When review CID, you can call back to
the callers. 
1. Press key of speakerphone or pick up handset, the showed
number will be dialed automatically at once. 
2. If area code or IDD code need to add, simply press "Redial"
button to find the correct code, phone number will then dial
out within 3 seconds automatically with area code.
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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:
Read and understand all instructions.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement
or near a swimming pool.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
The product may fall causing serious damage to the product.
Slots and openings in the enclosure and the back and bottom
are provided for ventilation, to prevent overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product should never be placed near
or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.
This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local
power company.
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 overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
enclosure slots as they may touch voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never

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spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Do not disassemble this product. Take it to a qualified service
technician or center when repair work is required. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to voltage or other risks.
Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the
appliance is subsequently used.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
If liquid has been spilled into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
may require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal operation.
If the product has been dropped or the enclosure has
been damaged.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may
be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of a
leak.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SERVICE
According to FCC regulation. This equipment which has been certified
and registered by the FCC, may only be repaired by authorized person,
the FCC certification may be voided. Should you encounter any
problems, please call the FUTURE CALL LLC.
Toll-free Customer Hotline for assistance:
1-888-934-CALL (2255), Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00
am - 6:00 pm PST
For general inquires, you can e-mail to [email protected] or visit our
website at www.future-call.com
FOR WARRANTY AND OUT-OF WARRANTY SERVICE:
You may call our toll-free hot line on 1-888-934-CALL (2255) 9 AM-6
PM PST or E-mail to [email protected]
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND SERVICE
FUTURE CALL LLC. Warrants this product to be free from defective
materials or factory workmanship and will replace or repair this unit or
any part thereof, except batteries, if it proves to be defective in normal
use or service within 180 days from Date of original purchase. Our
obligation under this warranty is the repair or replacement of the
defective instrument or any part thereof, except batteries. This warranty
will be considered void if unit is tampered with, improperly serviced, or
subjected to misuse, negligence or accidental damage. There are no
other express warranties other than those stated herein.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state. TO OBTAIN SERVICE
PLEASE E-MAIL US ON [email protected] OR CALL US TOLL
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