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ATLINKS USA, Inc.
101 West 103rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
© 2003 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
Model 26977
16062190 (Rev. 0 DOM E)
03-11
Printed in China
Base Dialing pad
AC power supply Telephone
line cord Belt Clip
EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public
SwitchedTelephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68,
FCC Rules and Regulations and theTechnical Requirements for
TelephoneTerminal Equipment published byACTA.
1Notification to the LocalTelephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other
information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)
for the equipment.You must, upon request, provide this information
to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may
connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring
when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas,
the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not
exceed 5.To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to
your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local
telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises
wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC
Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant
telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is
designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also
compliant. See installation instructions for details.
Notes
•This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the
telephone company.
•Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not
be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a
party line. Check with your local telephone company.
•Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent
disconnection of your telephone from your line.
•If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to
the telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does
not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about
what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone
company or a qualified installer.
2Rights of theTelephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the
telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable,
notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant
such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue
service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the
telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary
discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation;
and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission
pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and
Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications
facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is
required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC
Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use
or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company
must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain
uninterrupted service.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM
INTRODUCTION
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment,
there are basic safety instructions that should
always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this
product and save them for future reference.
Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information,
provided by your local telephone company, to subscribers of
Caller ID or similar caller identification services.
Your CallWaiting Caller ID phone enables you to:
•Identify callers before you answer the phone.
•View the time and date of each incoming call.
•Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.
•Know who called while you were away.
To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that
you take a few minutes right now to read through this
user's guide.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features
of this phone, you must subscribe to either the
standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call
Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling
while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to
Call Waiting Caller ID Service.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on
electricity, you should have at least one phone in your
home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your
home goes out.
DIALING PAD AND BASE LAYOUT
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISKOFELECTRIC SHOCK
DONOTOPEN
WARNING:TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSETHIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASHANDARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE”INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISKOFELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION:
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS
To use this phone, you need an
RJ11C type modular telephone jack,
which might look like the one
pictured here, installed in your
home. If you don’t have a modular
jack, call your local phone company
to find out how to get one installed.
INSTALLATION
•Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.
•Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless
the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
•Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or
terminals, unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
•Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
•Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the
phone such as faxes, other phones, or modems.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES
•Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack
and an electrical power outlet.
•Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy
street, and electrical noise, such motors, microwave
ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
•Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating
appliances, radiators, and direct sunlight.
•Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low
temperature.
•Avoid dusty locations.
•Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones
operate at frequencies that may cause interference
to nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To
minimize or prevent such interference, the base of
the cordless telephone should not be placed near or
on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such
interference continues, move the cordless
telephone farther away from these appliances.
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to
provide protection against false ringing, unauthorized
access, and charges to your phone line.
When you place the dialing pad in the base, the unit
verifies its security code. After a power outage or battery
replacement, you should place the dialing pad in the base
for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY
1. Remove the battery compartment door on the
dialing pad.
2. Plug the battery cord into the jack located inside the
battery compartment.
3. Put the battery compartment door back on.
BELT CLIP
Attach the belt clip by inserting
the sides of the belt clip into the
slots on each side of the dialing
pad. Snap the ends of the belt
clip into place.
Telephone
line jack
Wall plate
Headset Headset hanger
CONNECTING THE HEADSET TO
THE DIALING PAD
1. For hands free conversation, connect the headset to
the HEADSET jack as shown.
2. Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your
head and over your ear. Move the microphone to
approximately 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.
CAUTION:
1. Do not twist the headset cord. Handle the headset
properly and carefully.
2. Always have the headset plugged into the
dialing pad.
3. Whenever you make or receive a call, the headset
should be plugged into the dialing pad, and you
must use the headset to listen and talk.
4. Place the dialing pad on the base.
NOTE: You may receive calls while the dialing pad is
in the charge cradle, but you may not make calls.
TIP: To order a new headset, please refer to the
accessory order form at the end of this user’s guide.
CONNECTING THE AC
(ELECTRICAL) POWER
NOTE: The dialing pad is charged facing up only.
Plug the power supply into the power jack on the back
of the base and the other end into an electrical outlet.
The CHARGE/IN USE indicator turns on, verifying the
battery is charging. If the dialing pad is not in the
cradle, the CHARGE/IN USE indicator is not lit.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc.
5-2559 (black) and 5-2558 (white) power
supply that came with this unit. Using other
power supplies may damage the unit.
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use.
If you don't properly charge the phone, battery
performance is compromised.
NOTE: DO NOT connect the telephone line to the
modular jack until the phone has charged for 12 hours.
CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE
1. Plug the telephone line cord into theTEL LINE jack on the
bottom of the base and into a modular jack.
2. Set the RINGER switch, on the dialing pad, to ON and
place the dialing pad in the base.
INSTALLING THE HEADSET HANGER
1. Insert the flat end of the headset hanger into the slot
on the bottom of the base.
2. Place the headset on the "U" shaped end of the hanger
as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch-
tone dialing. To change to pulse (rotary) dialing, see
"TONE/PULSE DIALING." If you don't know which
type of service you have, check with your local
telephone company.
SET UP
There are five programmable menus available:
Language, Area Code, RingerTone,Tone/Pulse Dialing,
and Default Setting.
LANGUAGE SETTING SELECTION
1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until 1ENG 2FRA
3ESP shows in the display. 1ENG is the default setting.
2. Use the or button or the number pad to scroll to
your selection.
3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.
AREA CODE SELECTION
1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until AREA CODE - - -
shows in the display. - - - is the default setting.
2. Use the number pad to enter your three digit
area code.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the CH/
DELETE button to erase the wrong area code and
repeat step 2.
3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.
RINGER TONE SELECTION
1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until RINGERTONE
shows in the display. 1 is the default setting.
2. Use the or button or the number pad to move the
arrow to 1, 2, or 3.
3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.
TONE/PULSE DIALING SELECTION
1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until 1TONE 2PULSE
shows in the display. 1TONE is the default setting.
2. Use the or button or the number pad to move the
arrow to 1TONE or 2PULSE .
3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.
DEFAULT SETTING SELECTION
1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until DEFAULT
shows in the display. 1 NO is the default setting.
2. Use the or button or the number pad to move the
arrow to 1 NO or 2YES .
3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.You will
hear a confirmation tone.
TELEPHONE OPERATION
MAKING OR ANSWERING CALLS
NOTE:
•The dialing pad is disabled when it is in the base
charging cradle. You must remove the dialing pad
from the base to make or answer a call.
•Placing the dialing pad in the base during a phone
call hangs up the phone.
•Always keep the headset plugged into the
dialing pad.
• You must use the headset to listen and talk.
Press theTALK/CALL BACK button on the dialing pad to get
a dial tone, to answer a call, or to hang up. Or dial the
telephone number first, and then press the TALK/CALL
BACK button.
REDIAL
While the phone is on, press the redial button to redial the
last number you dialed (up to 32 digits). If you get a busy
signal, and want to keep dialing the number, just press
redial again (you don't have to turn the phone off and
back on).
FLASH
Use the FLASH/PROGRAM button to activate custom calling
services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are
available through your local phone company.
TIP: Don’t use the TALK/CALL BACK button to
activate custom calling services such as call waiting, or
you’ll hang up the phone.
INUSE INDICATOR LIGHT
The CHARGE/IN USE indicator is lit when the dialing pad
is charging in the cradle on the base or when the phone is
ON. It flashes when you receive an incoming call or when
PAGE/FIND button is pressed.
CHANNEL BUTTON
While talking, you might need to manually change the
channel in order to get rid of static. Press and release the
CH/DELETE button to advance to the next channel.
TEMPORARY TONE DIALING
This feature is useful only if you use pulse dialing service.
Temporary tone dialing enables pulse (rotary) service
phone users to access touch-tone services offered by
banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you
call your bank you may need to enter your account
number. Using the temporary tone feature allows you to
temporarily switch to touch tone mode so you can enter
and send your number.
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line
to connect.
2. When your call is answered, press the *TONE/CANCEL
button on the dialing pad to temporarily change from
pulse dialing to tone dialing.
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the
information you need.
4. To hang up, press theTALK/CALL BACK button on the
dialing pad, and the phone automatically returns to
pulse (rotary) dialing mode.
CANCEL
Press the *TONE/CANCEL button to cancel any command
you initiated.
FINDING THE DIALING PAD
This feature helps to locate a misplaced dialing pad.
Press the PAGE/FIND button on the base.The dialing pad
beeps continuously for about two minutes or until you
press any button on the dialing pad.You may also press
PAGE/FIND to cancel.
NOTE: The ringer does not have to be ON for this
feature to work.
RINGER SWITCH
The RINGER switch must be ON for the dialing pad to ring
during incoming calls.
VOLUME
While the phone is ON, press the or buttons to
control the headset volume.There are four volume
levels. Press the button to increase the volume level,
and press the button to decrease it.The volume level
shows in the display.VOL 1 is the lowest level andVOL
4 is the loudest.
CALL TIMER
While you are talking on the phone, the total talk time is
displayed on the bottom line of the display.
CALLER ID (CID) FEATURES
This unit receives and displays Caller ID information
transmitted by your local phone company.This
information may include the phone number, date, and
time; or the name, phone number, date, and time.The unit
stores up to 40 calls for later review.
CALL WAITING CALLER ID
Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service
from your phone company, you may see in the display
who is calling when you hear the call waiting beep.The
caller identification information appears in the display
after you hear the tone.
•Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button to put the current
person on hold so that you can answer the incoming call.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features
of this unit, you must subscribe to either the
standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call
Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling
while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to
Call Waiting Caller ID Service.
RECEIVING AND STORING
CID RECORDS
When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by
the phone company to your Caller ID telephone between
the first and second ring.
When the units Caller ID memory is full, a new call record
automatically replaces the oldest call record in memory.
NEW appears in the display for calls received that have
not been reviewed.
REPT indicates that a new call from
the same number was received more than once.
NOTE: Check with your local phone company
regarding name service availability.
REVIEWING CID RECORDS
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let
you know how many calls have been received.
•Press the button to scroll through the call records
from the most recent to the oldest.
•Press the button to scroll through the call records
from the oldest to the newest.
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO
MEMORY
You may transfer a Caller ID record to your phone’s memory.
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records
correctly before storing in memory. It is not possible
to re-format CID records stored in memory.
1. Use the or button to scroll to the desired record.
2. Press the MEM (memory) button.
3. Press the desired memory location.You will hear a
confirmation tone. Example, press the number 1 key to
store the record in memory location 1.
4. You will hear a confirmation tone.
To replace a CID record stored in a memory
location with a new CID record:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 3.
2. Press the MEM (memory) button and REPLACE
MEMO? shows in the display.
3. Press *TONE/CANCEL to exit, or press MEM (memory)
again and the new CID record replaces the old CID
record in that memory location.You will hear a
confirmation tone.
DELETING THE CURRENT CID RECORD
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
2. Use the or button to display the desired CID record.
3. Press CH/DELETE.The display shows DELETE?
4. Press *TONE/CANCEL to exit, or press CH/DELETE again
to erase the record.You will hear a confirmation tone.The
display shows DELETED .Then the next CID record shows in
the display.
DELETING ALL RECORDS
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
2. Use the or button to display any CID record.
3. Press and hold CH/DELETE button until the unit beeps
and DELETE ALL? shows in the display.
4. Press *TONE/CANCEL to exit, or press CH/DELETE again
to erase all records.You will hear a confirmation tone, and
the display shows NO CALLS .
DIALING ACALLER ID NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
2. Use the or button to display the desired CID record.
3. PressTALK/CALL BACK button.The number dials
automatically.
CHANGING THE CID NUMBER
FORMAT
The format button lets you change the format of the
displayed CID number.The available formats are as follows.
7-digit 7-digit telephone number.
10-digit 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
11-digit long distance code “1” + 3-digit area
code + 7-digit telephone number.
1. Use the or button to scroll to the number you
want to call back.
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2. If the number will not dial as shown, press the format
button. Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of
digits are shown.
3. PressTALK/CALL BACK button.The number dials
automatically.
MEMORY
Store up to 10 24-digit numbers in memory for quick
dialing.This memory feature is in addition to the 40 Caller
ID records that can be stored in the Caller ID memory log.
STORING ANAME AND NUMBER IN
MEMORY
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
2. Press the MEM (memory) button.
3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).
4. Press the MEM (memory) button again.The display
shows ENTER NAME (up to 15 characters).
NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip
step 5.
5. Use the number pad to enter the name (up to 15
characters). For example, to enter the name Bill Smith,
press the two key twice for the letter B, press the four key
three times for the letter I, and press the five key three
times for the letter L. After one second, press the five key
three times again for the second letter L and press the
one key to insert a space between the letter L and S.
Press the seven key four times for the letter S, press the
six key once for the letter M, press the four key three
times for the letter I, press the eight key once for the letter
T, and press the four key twice for the letter H.
NOTE: If you enter a wrong letter, press CH/
DELETE button to backspace.
6. Press the MEM (memory) button to save the name.The
display shows ENTER TEL NUMBR .
7. Use the number pad to enter the telephone number
you want to store (up to 24 digits).
8. Press MEM (memory) again to store the number.You
will hear a confirmation tone.
CHANGING ASTORED NUMBER
1. Repeat steps 1 through 7 in Storing a Name and
Number in Memory.
2. Press the MEM (memory) button and REPLACE MEMO?
shows in the display.
3. Press *TONE/CANCEL to exit, or press the MEM
(memory) button to store the number.You will hear a
confirmation tone.
STORING AREDIAL NUMBER
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and
Number in Memory.
2. Press the REDIAL button.
3. Press the MEM (memory) button to store the number.
You will hear a confirmation tone.
To replace an old redial number with a new
redial number:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and
Number in Memory.
2. Press the MEM (memory) button and REPLACE MEMO?
shows in the display.
3. Press *TONE/CANCEL to exit, or press the MEM
(memory) button again and the new redial number
replaces the old redial number in that memory
location.You will hear a confirmation tone.
DIALING ASTORED NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the
TALK/callback button.
2. Press MEM (memory) button.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory
location.The number dials automatically.
- OR -
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
2. Press MEM (memory) button.
3. Use the or button to scroll through the numbers
stored in memory until the desired number is shown.
4. PressTALK/CALL BACK.The numbers dial automatically.
IMPORTANT: If you make test calls to emergency
numbers stored in memory, remain on the line and
briefly explain the reason for the call to the dispatcher.
Also, it’s a good idea to make these calls in off-peak
hours, such as early morning or late evening.
INSERTING APAUSE IN THE
DIALING SEQUENCE
When storing information in memory, press the # pause
button twice within one second to insert a delay in the
dialing sequence of a stored telephone number when a
pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example after
you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer
access tone). PAUSE shows on the display as a
“P . “ Each
pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.
REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED
NUMBERS
1. Press MEM (memory), then use the or button to
view the entry.
2. While the entry is displayed, press the CH/DELETE
button to delete the entry.The display shows DELETE?
3. Press *TONE/CANCEL to exit, or press CH/DELETE again
to delete the entry. DELETED shows in the display.
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of
numbers such as using a calling card for a frequently
called long distance number. Each part of the sequence is
dialed from memory.The following example shows how
you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long
distance service:
The Number For Memory Location
Long distance access number 7
Authorization code 8
Frequently called long distance number 9
1. Make sure the phone is ON.
2. Press MEM (memory), and then press 7.
3. When you hear the access tone, press MEM (memory)
again and then press 8.
4. At the next access tone, press MEM (memory) and
then 9.
TIP: Wait for the access tones between pressing the MEM
(memory) button, or your call might not go through.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
Make sure the telephone is OFF
before you replace battery.
1. Remove the battery
compartment door.
2. Disconnect the battery plug from
the jack in the dialing pad and
remove the battery pack.
3. Insert the new battery pack and
connect the cord into the jack
inside the dialing pad.
4. Put the battery compartment
door back on.
5. Place dialing pad in the base to charge.
Allow the battery to properly charge (for 12 hours) prior
to first use or when you install a new battery pack. If you
do not properly charge the phone, battery performance
will be compromised.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or
personal injury, use only the battery 5-2522.
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like
other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be
released which can cause injury.
•To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only
the battery listed in the User’s Guide.
•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
•Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow
these guidelines:
•Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and
devices that generate electrical noise (for example,
motors or fluorescent lamps).
•DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
•Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the
phone.
•Clean with a soft cloth.
•Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder
because this will damage the finish.
•Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship
the phone at a later date.
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION
•Aluminum siding.
•Foil backing on insulation.
•Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield
radio signals.
•You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves,
stoves, computers, etc.
•Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
•Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of
the house.
•Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other
electronic devices.
•Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
•Battery is low.
•You’re out of range of the base.
•The headset is not plugged in correctly
DISPLAY MESSAGES
The following indicators show the status of a message or
of the unit.
INCOMPLETE DATA Caller information has been
interrupted during
transmission or the phone line
is excessively noisy.
ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter the
name for one of the 10 memory
locations.
ENTER TEL NUMBR Prompt telling you to enter the
telephone number for one of
the 10 memory locations.
DELETE? Prompt asking if you want to
erase Caller ID records or one of
the 10 numbers stored in the
phone’s outgoing memory.
DELETE ALL? Prompt asking if you want to
erase all Caller ID records.
DELETED Prompt confirming the Caller ID
/Memory record is erased.
END OF LIST Indicates that there is no
additional information in Caller
ID memory.
NEW Indicates call or calls have not
been reviewed.
UNKNOWN NAME/ The incoming call is from
CALLER/NUMBER an area not serviced by
Caller ID or the information was
not sent.
PAGING Someone has pressed the page
button on the base.
BLOCKED CALL The person is calling from a
number that has been blocked
from transmission.
BLOCKED NAME The person’s name is blocked
from transmission.
REPT Repeat call message. Indicates
that a new call from the same
number was received more
than once.
NO DATA No Caller ID information was
received.
EMPTY Indicates a memory location
is vacant.
NO CALLS Indicates no CID records have
been stored.
MESSAGE WAITING Indicates a message is
available.
MSG WAITING OFF Indicates a message is
deactivated.
PRESS TALK KEY Prompt indicating the Caller ID
number is a direct dial number
(DDN) that can not be
formatted.
UNABLE TO DIAL Indicates the Calling number is
incomplete and can not be
dialed out.
DIALING PAD SOUND SIGNALS
Signal Meaning
A long warbling tone Signals an incoming call
(with ringer on)
Two long beeps ConfirmationTone
One short and one long beep Page signal
One short beep Low battery warning
every seven seconds
Three short beeps Error Tone
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
CALLER ID SOLUTIONS
No Display
•Ensure the battery is fully charged.Try replacing the
battery. Make sure the battery is properly installed and
connected.
•If you are using AC power, make sure that the
unit is connected to a non-switched electrical
outlet. Disconnect the unit from the plug and plug
it in again.
•You must subscribe to CallWaiting Caller ID service to
receive Caller ID information.
Caller ID Error Message
•The unit displays this message if it detects anything
other than valid Caller ID information during the silent
period after the first ring.This message indicates the
presence of noise on the line.
TELEPHONE SOLUTIONS
No dial tone
•Check installation:
— Make sure the base power cord connected to a
working outlet.
— Make sure the telephone line cord connected to the
base unit and the wall jack.
•Ensure the headset is correctly plugged into the
dialing pad.
•The dialing pad may be out of range of the base. Move
closer to the base.
•Disconnect the base from the wall jack and connect
another phone to the same jack. If there is no dial tone
in the second phone, the problem might be your wiring
or local service.
•Make sure the battery is properly charged (12 hours).
•Make sure the battery pack installed correctly.
•Did the dialing pad beep when you pressed theTALK/
CALL BACK button? Did the display indicator turn on?
The battery may need to be charged.
Dial tone is OK, but can't dial out
• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed
correctly.
Unit does not ring
•Make sure the RINGER switch on the dialing pad is
turned to ON.
•You may have too many extension phones on your
line.Try unplugging some phones.
•See solutions for “No dial tone.”
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
•Change channels
•The dialing pad may be out of range of the base. Move
closer to the base.
•Relocate the base.
•Charge battery.
•Ensure the headset is correctly plugged into the
dialing pad.
•Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with
another household appliance.
Unit beeps
•Place dialing pad in base for 20 seconds to reset the
security code. If that doesn’t work, charge battery for
12 hours.
•Clean charging contacts on dialing pad and base with a
soft cotton cloth.
•See solutions for “No dial tone.”
•Replace the battery.
Memory Dialing
•Did you program the memory location keys correctly?
•Did you follow proper dialing sequence?
•Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed correctly.
•Did you reprogram numbers into memory after power
outage or battery replacement?
The CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base flashes
•Provided your phone company offers voice messaging
service and you subscribe to it, the CHARGE/IN USE
indicator on the base flashes when the phone is not in
use to indicate there is a message waiting. It stops
flashing after the message has been reviewed.
S ERVICE
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or
warranty information, please contact customer service at
1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company may request that
you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or
its authorized service agents. Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by ATLINKS USA, Inc. could void
the user’s authority to operate this product. For
instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the
warranty included in this guide or call customer service at
1-800-448-0329.
Or refer inquiries to:
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations
P O Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference
or jot down the date this product was purchased or received
as a gift.This information will be valuable if service should
be required during the warranty period.
Purchase date _____________________________________
Name of store _____________________________________
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This
device may not cause harmful interference; and (2)This
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the
interference).
•Reorient or relocate and increase the separation
between the telecommunications equipment and
receiving antenna.
•Connect the telecommunications equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiving antenna is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference,
please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions.Also, the
Federal Communications Commission has prepared a
helpful booklet, “HowTo Identify and Resolve Radio/TV
Interference Problems.”This booklet is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office,Washington, D.C. 20402.
Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when
ordering copies.
LIMITED WARRANTY
What your warranty covers:
•Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•One year, from date of purchase.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with
the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to
the rental firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:
•Provide you with a new or, at our option, a
refurbished unit.The exchange unit is under
warranty for the remainder of the original product’s
warranty period.
How you get service:
•Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc.,
which were originally provided with the product.
We recommend using the original carton and
packing materials.
•”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or
receipted invoice which is evidence that the product
is within the warranty period, must be presented to
obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of
first rental is also required. Also print your name and
address and a description of the defect. Send via
standard UPS or its equivalent to:
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
c/o Thomson
11721 B Alameda Ave.
Socorro, Texas 79927
•Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange
Center for service not covered by the warranty.
•Insure your shipment for loss or damage. ATLINKS
accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.
•Anew or refurbished unit will be shipped to you
freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
•Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual
provides information regarding operating
instructions and user controls. Any additional
information, should be obtained from your dealer.)
•Installation and setup service adjustments.
•Batteries.
•Damage from misuse or neglect.
•Products which have been modified or
incorporated into other products.
•Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
•Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning
damage.
Product Registration:
•Please complete and mail the Product Registration
Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be necessary.The return
of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
•THEWARRANTY STATEDABOVE ISTHE ONLY
WARRANTY APPLICABLETOTHIS PRODUCT. ALL
OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
(INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED. NOVERBAL OR WRITTEN
INFORMATION GIVEN BY ATLINKS USA, INC., ITS
AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A
GUARANTY OR IN ANYWAY INCREASETHE SCOPE
OFTHISWARRANTY.
•REPAIR OR REPLACEMENTAS PROVIDED UNDER
THISWARRANTY ISTHE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
THE CONSUMER. ATLINKS USA, INC. SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROMTHE USE OFTHIS
PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OFANY BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIEDWARRANTY ONTHIS
PRODUCT.THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
AND LIMITEDWARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BYTHE
LAWS OFTHE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPTTOTHE
EXTENT PROHIBITED BYAPPLICABLE LAW, ANY
IMPLIEDWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ONTHIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITEDTOTHE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
•Some states do not allow the exclusion nor
limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.
•This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you also may have other rights that vary from state
to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
•This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer
for warranty information.
CUSTOMER: CUTALONG DOTTED LINE. ✂
DESCRIPTION MODEL NO. TOTAL
QTY.
PRICE*
Belt clip $10.85
Headset $36.35
$9.95
Replacement battery
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
5-2588
5-2522
Please make sure that this form has been filled out
completely.
To order, call 1-800-338-0376 (for accessories only) or
complete this order form.
Copy your complete account number from your
Master Card or Discover.
____________________________________________________________________
Authorized Signature
My card expires:
Copy the number above your
name on the Master Card.
For credit card purchases
Your complete charge card number, its expiration date and
your signature are necessary to process all charge card
orders.
Copy your complete account number from your
VISA card.
My card expires:
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise......................................$_______________
Sales Tax.....................................................$_______________
We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual
state, county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. Duties will apply
for shipments to Canada.
Use VISA or Master Card or Discover preferably. Money order or check must be in
U.S. currency only. No COD or Cash. All accessories are subject to availability.
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.
Shipping/Handling.....................................$_______________
Total Amount Enclosed..............................$_______________
Mail order form and money order or check (in U.S.
currency) made payable toThomson to:
Thomson
Mail Order Department
P.O. Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573-8419
Name_______________________________________________________
Address____________________________________Apt.____________
City _______________________State________ ZIP________
Daytime Phone Number ( )_____________________
$5.00
$24.95
Power supply 5-2559
black white
5-2587
5-2522
5-2558
5-2590 5-2589