SBC CY-677-SB Safety guide

Caller ID/Call Waiting Type 2.5 with Call Waiting ID Options
Owner’s Manual
Installation and
Operating Instructions
CAL LE R ID / CAL L WAITING ID / CALL
WAITING ID O PTIONS COM PATIBLE
Caller ID, Call Waiting ID, and/or Call Waiting ID Options
services, wher e available, are available from SBC. After
s bscribing to Caller ID, Call Waiting ID and/or Call Waiting ID
Options ser vices, this phone will display Caller/Caller Waited
party’s name and phone n mber, and the associated soft keys of
the Call Waiting ID Options ser vices.
Please read
this m anual
carefully
before use.
Keep for your
reference.
5.8 GHz DIGITAL
EXPANDABLE CORDLESS SYSTEM
CY-677-SB

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IMPORTANT INFORM ATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................4
SPECIAL FEATURES...............................................................................................................5
CHOOSE THE BEST LOCATION...........................................................................................6
LOCATION OF CONTROLS...................................................................................................7
Handset....................................................................................................................................7
Base Unit.................................................................................................................................9
LC ISPLAY........................................................................................................................10
Backlit LC isplay.............................................................................................................10
Backlit Keypad......................................................................................................................10
ATA PORT............................................................................................................................11
QUICK REFERENCE.............................................................................................................12
GETTING STARTED
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK......................................................................................16
Battery Low...........................................................................................................................16
Cleaning the Battery Contacts...............................................................................................16
AC Power 17
Spare / Back Up Battery........................................................................................................17
Changing drained handset battery in the middle of a call.....................................................17
CONNECTING THE BASE UNIT.........................................................................................18
REGISTRATION & E-REGISTRATION OF HAN SET...................................................18
Registration...........................................................................................................................18
e-register a handset.............................................................................................................19
CHOOSE THE IALING M O E..........................................................................................20
WALLM OUNTING BASE UNIT...........................................................................................21
MENU
STRUCTURE AN OPTIONS...............................................................................................22
INITIAL SETTINGS
Naming..................................................................................................................................24
Language...............................................................................................................................24
Ringer & Beep......................................................................................................................25
Answer M odes......................................................................................................................26
Contrast.................................................................................................................................26
Call Waiting I Options........................................................................................................26
New Call Lamp.....................................................................................................................27
Audible Caller I ..................................................................................................................27
Time and ate Setting...........................................................................................................27
Intercom Set Up....................................................................................................................28
M essage W aiting Indicator....................................................................................................28
BASIC O PERATIO N
MAKING A CALL..................................................................................................................29
irect ial from Handset......................................................................................................29
irect ial from Base Unit...................................................................................................29
ANSW ERING A CALL..........................................................................................................30
TO RE IAL A CALL.............................................................................................................30
irectly Redial Last ialed Number....................................................................................30
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ial from the List of ialed Numbers..................................................................................31
A JUSTING HAN SET RECEIVER VOLUM E.................................................................31
TO M UTE A CALL.................................................................................................................31
PAGING AND INTERCOM .....................................................................................................32
Locate misplaced handset(s).................................................................................................32
Intercom between handsets...................................................................................................32
ETTING ALARM..................................................................................................................32
U ING HAND ET PEAKERPHONE..................................................................................33
IN TALLING AND U ING HEAD ET ................................................................................33
ADVANCED OPERAT ION
FLA H.....................................................................................................................................34
Call Waiting..........................................................................................................................34
3 Way Calling........................................................................................................................34
PAU E .....................................................................................................................................34
Enter a Pause in Dialing equence.......................................................................................34
HOLD.......................................................................................................................................34
ENDING TONE IGNAL IN PUL E DIALING MODE..................................................35
DIAL VOICE MAIL................................................................................................................35
Program your own Voicemail access number.......................................................................35
Using DIAL V.M. softkey.....................................................................................................36
DIAL BACK FROM CALLER ID LI T ................................................................................36
DAILING FROM PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY..................................................................36
CONFERENCE CALL............................................................................................................37
3 Way Calling........................................................................................................................37
ROOM MONITORING...........................................................................................................37
On the handset in the room to be monitored:........................................................................37
On the handset / base used for monitoring:...........................................................................37
CALLER ID OPERATION
ABOUT CALLER IDENTIFICATION...................................................................................38
CALLER LI T.........................................................................................................................38
Memory Match......................................................................................................................38
Review Caller List................................................................................................................38
Delete Record(s) from Caller List.........................................................................................39
Call Back from Caller List....................................................................................................39
pecial Call Display..............................................................................................................39
Call Display Messages..........................................................................................................40
AUDIBLE CALLER ID.............................................................................................................40
CALL WAITING ID OPTION ..............................................................................................41
Call Waiting ID Options et to OFF.....................................................................................41
Call Waiting ID Options et to ON.......................................................................................41
Call Waiting ID Options: JOIN.............................................................................................42
Call Waiting ID Options: HOLD..........................................................................................42
PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY
CREATING A PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY RECORD.......................................................43
Copy from a Caller ID Number............................................................................................43
Add a New Number/Name....................................................................................................44
RECORDING AUDIBLE NAME...........................................................................................45
REVIEWING PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY.........................................................................45
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EDITING A PHONE BOOK NUMBER.................................................................................46
DELETING AN ENTRY FROM A PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY.......................................47
DELETING ALL PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY RECORD ...............................................47
DIALING FROM THE PHONE BOOK DIRECTORY..........................................................47
M ULTI-HANDSET OPERATION
INTERCOM.............................................................................................................................48
CALL TRAN FER..................................................................................................................49
Blind Transfer.......................................................................................................................49
Announced Transfer..............................................................................................................49
Transferring to all handsets...................................................................................................50
CALL CONFERENCING.......................................................................................................50
Multiple Party Conference Call............................................................................................50
WALKIE-TALKIE OPERATION......................................................................................................51
Enter into Walkie-Talkie mode.............................................................................................51
Operating Walkie-talkies.......................................................................................................51
OPTIONAL FEAT URES DIAL LIST
DIALING ERVICE .............................................................................................................52
ADDITIONAL INFORM ATION
CAPACITY..............................................................................................................................53
Memory.................................................................................................................................53
Call Repeat Number..............................................................................................................53
OUT OF RANGE.....................................................................................................................53
NO CONNECTION.................................................................................................................53
TROUBLE SHOOTING
CARE AND M AINTEN ANCE
FCC REQUIREM ENTS
WARRANTY
WALLM OUNTING T EM PLAT E
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Important Safety Instructions:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, always follow
these basic safety precautions when using your telephone equipm ent.
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions.
2. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. If necessary, use a soft cloth lightly
m oistened with a m ild detergent solution.
3. Do not use this telephone near a bathtub,
itchen sin , wash bowl, laundry tub, swim m ing
pool, a wet basem ent or anywhere else there is
water or liquid.
4. Do not place this telephone on an unstable cart,
stand or table. A fall could cause serious
dam age to the phone.
5. Slots and openings in the cabinet at the bac or
bottom are provided for ventilation to protect the
unit from overheating. These openings m ust
not be bloc ed or covered. Do not place this
telephone on a bed, sofa, rug or other sim ilar
surface. This telephone should never be
placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
This telephone should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
6. Never push objects of any ind through slots in
the phone. They could touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a ris of fire or electric shoc . Never spill
liquid of any ind on the telephone.
7. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet and
refer to a qualified service representative in any
of the following situations:-
a) If liquid has been spilled into the telephone.
b) If the telephone has been exposed to rain or
water.
c) If the telephone does not operate norm ally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Im proper adjustm ent
of other controls m ay result in dam age and
will often require extensive wor by a
qualified technician to restore the telephone
to norm al operation.
d) If the telephone has been dropped or the
case has been dam aged.
e) If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in
perform ance.
8. Do not use the telephone to report a gas lea in
the vicinity of the lea .
9. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless
type) during an electrical storm. There m ay be
a rem ote ris of electric shoc from lightning.
10. Never install jac s in a wet location unless the
jac is specifically designed for wet locations.
11. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or
term inals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the networ interface.
12. Use with caution when installing or m odifying
telephone lines.
13. To reduce the ris of electric shoc , do not
disassemble this product, but ta e it to a
qualified servicem an when som e service or
repair wor is required. Opening or rem oving
covers m ay expose you to dangerous voltages
or other ris s. Incorrect reassem bly can cause
electric shoc when the appliance is
subsequently used.
14. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated
in this m anual. Do not dispose of batteries in
fire. They m ay explode. Chec with local
codes for possible special disposal instructions.
15 . Plug the adaptor to the soc et-outlet that near
the equipm ent and shall be easily accessible.
16. For servicing or replacem ent, you can purchase
a suitable headset through service center or
retailer shop.
17. CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Use only battery type CYB-106, NiMH 3.6V,
800m Ah
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO YOUR LOCAL CODE.
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Use only with Class 2 Power Source, 7.5V DC, 500m A for base unit
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SP CIAL F ATUR S
our new Expandable Cordless System is designed and engineered to exacting
standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding perform ance.
Note:
Charge all of the batteries for at least 15 hours prior to initial use.
S PAG 15 FOR D TAILS!
• True 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Phone
• Multiple handsets capability, supports up to 4 handsets
(If you want an additional handset for this expandable system , you m ay purchase
m odel C -671 from SBC Com m unications at 1-800-677-2118)
• Multi-party Conference call between handset(s), the base unit and external lines
• Two-way intercom between 2 handsets or between base and handset
• Room m onitoring
• Handset-to-Handset walkie-talkie function totally independent of the base unit.
• Handsfree speakerphone on handset
• Handsfree speakerphone on base unit, giving the base unit com plete functionality of
another handset
• Dedicated keys on the base unit: Redial / Flash / Mute / Intercom / Speakerphone /
Directory / Voicem ail / Shortcut to Optional Features Dial
• Caller ID Type I, II and Call W aiting ID Options capability
• Voice Announce Caller ID from Handsets or Base unit
• Backlit 7-Line Multi-Function LCD on both the handset and the base unit
• Five soft keys on base unit and each handset to access different functions depending
on which mode the phone is currently in.
• Handset and base unit Volum e Control
• New Call/Voice Mail Message W aiting Indicator on both handset and base unit
• Out of Range indication
• Non-volatile m em ory for 40 Nam e and Num ber Caller ID Records, 40 Personal
Nam es and Num bers on each handset, 32 General Nam e and Num ber Phone Book
Directory shared am ong all handsets and 22 Last Dialed Num ber directory on each
handset
• Real tim e and Alarm Clock
• English/Spanish Intelligent LCD Display
• Spare Battery Capability
• Data Port
• 2.5 m m Headset Jack
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Check to be sure that the following item s com e with the phone. If there is anything
m issing or any visible dam age, contact the original place of purchase. Do not attem pt
to operate the system if it is damaged.
• Base Unit
• One Handset with Belt Clip
• Two Battery Packs
• One Long Telephone Line Cord
• One Short Telephone Line Cord for W all Mounting
• One AC Adapter
• One W all-Mounting Bracket
• Owner’s Manual(s)
CHOOS TH B ST LOCATION
Calls are transm itted between the base unit and the handset, or between handsets, by
using wireless radio waves. For m axim um distance and noise-free operation, here are
som e im portant guidelines you should consider:
1. The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet
which is not switch-controlled.
2. Keep the base and the handset away from sources of electrical noise such as TV,
personal com puter, or another cordless phone.
3. Place base in a HIGH, CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls.
4. The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or m ounted on wall.
Note:
W hile using the handset:
If you are near a m icrowave oven which is being used, noise m ay be heard from the
receiver or the speaker. Move away from the m icrowave oven and closer to the base
unit.
If m ore than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near another
cordless phone’s base unit, noise m ay be heard. Move away from other cordless
phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
Handset
Line Indicator
(a) Flashes rapidly when ringing.
(b) Flashes regularly if you have m essage in your voicem ail or new Caller ID in Call Log.
(c) Lights when the handset is in use.
Talk / OFF Key
Allows you to access the telephone line or to release the line.
Speakerphone Indicator
Lights when speakerphone is in use.
Speakerphone Key [Spk.]
(a) Press to activate / deactivate the handsfree speakerphone during a call
(b) Dial the num ber on the display with speakerphone m ode.
ou are still required to press [OFF] to end your call.
Mute / Dial 7 Key
(a) W hile reviewing the Call ID Record, press [Dial 7] to Call Back in 7-digit form at.
(b) W hile on a call, press [Mute] to m ute the m icrophone for privacy.
Redial / Pause / Dial 10 Key
(a) W hile reviewing the Call ID Record, press [Dial 10] to Call Back in 10-digit form at.
(b) W hile off-hook, press [Redial] to recall and dial the last phone number dialed.
(c) W hile on-hook, press [Redial] to access the Redial List. Using [▼ ] or [▲ ] to select
the desired num ber and press [Talk] or [O.K.] softkey to dial it.
(d) Pressing the key during Pre-dial or Phone book directory num ber entry will enter a
3-second pause into a dialing sequence, indicated by “P”.
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Flash / Dial 11 Key
(a) W hile reviewing the Call ID Record, press [Dial 11] to Call Back in 11-digit form at.
(b) The [Flash] key is used to access telephone com pany services such as Call Waiting.
Scroll Keys [▼] / [▲]
(a) W hile on a call, press [▼ ] / [▲ ] to adjust the volum e.
(b) During standby, press [▼ ] / [▲ ] to scroll through Menu options; access Caller ID
Records, Phonebook Directory Records and Redial List.
Intercom Key [Int.]
During standby, press the key to activate the intercom function between handsets or with
the base unit, answer a paging call, or term inate an intercom call. W hile on a line, press
the key to transfer the call to a particular handset or the base.
5 Softkeys
These softkeys are used to select functions displayed directly above the keys.
Functions displayed above the keys will change depending on the m ode of operation.
For exam ple, on the display below, [SAVE ], [M ENU], [SER VICE], [DIR.] & [DIAL V.M.] are
displayed above the sofkeys. To operate the phone book directory, press the second
softkey from the right-hand-side.
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e.g.
Pressing this softkey
when the phone is idled
will enter into Phone
Book Directory
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Base Unit
Line Indicator
(a) Flashes rapidly when ringing.
(b) Flashes regularly if you have m essage in your voicem ail or new Caller ID in Call Log.
(c) Flashes slowly during handset registration
(d) Lights when the line is in use.
Speakerphone Indicator
Lights when speakerphone is in use.
Speakerphone Key [Spk.]
Press to turn on the handsfree speakerphone and dial the num ber on the display. ou
are still required to press [OFF] to end your call.
Mute / Dial 7 Key
(a) W hile reviewing the Call ID Record, press [Dial 7] to Call Back in 7-digit form at.
(b) W hile on a call, press [Mute] to m ute the m icrophone for privacy.
Redial / Pause / Dial 10 Key
(a) W hile reviewing the Call ID Record, press [Dial 10] to Call Back in 10-digit form at.
(b) W hile off-hook, press [Redial] to recall and dial the last phone number dialed.
(c) W hile on-hook, press [Redial] to access the Redial List. Using [▼ ] or [▲ ] to select the
desired num ber and press a LINE key or [Spk.] to dial it.
(d) Pressing the key during Pre-dial or Phone book directory num ber entry will enter a
3-second pause into a dialing sequence, indicated by “P”.
Flash / Dial 11 Key
(a) W hile reviewing the Call ID Record, press [Dial 11] to Call Back in 11-digit form at.
(b) The [Flash] key is used to access telephone com pany services such as Call Waiting.
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Scroll Keys [▼] / [▲]
(a) W hile on a call, press [▼ ] / [▲ ] to adjust the volum e.
(b) During standby, press [▼ ] / [▲ ] to scroll through Menu options; access Caller ID
Records, Phonebook Directory Records and Redial List.
Intercom / Page Key [Int./Page]
During standby, press the key to activate the intercom function between handsets or
between handset and base unit, answer a paging call, or term inate an intercom call.
W hile on a line, press the key to transfer the call to a particular handset.
5 Softkeys
Depending on the m ode of operation, the corresponding functions of the 5 Softkeys are
displayed on the screen. Please refer to the figure on page 8 for detailed descriptions.
LCD DISPLAY
Backlit LCD Display
Both the handset and the base unit have the backlit LCD display. It will light when you
start using the handset or the base unit, or when a call is received. The display light will
stay on for a few seconds after pressing a button or lifting the handset off the base unit.
Backlit Keypad
The Talk, Int., Spk. and the num eric keys will be lit when you press a key or when a call is
received. The light will stay on for a few seconds after pressing a key or answering a
call.
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Caller’s Nam e
Caller’s Num ber
Calling Date
& Tim e
Sequence in caller list
Labels of 5 softkey
Num ber of calls
from sam e caller
Special call
inform ation

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DATA PORT
ou can connect a com m unication device (like com puter, m odem , fax m achine,
answering m achine, and etc) through this unit using the DATA jack at the back of the
base unit.
Note: Make sure the data device is not in use prior to using your phone or else the data
device m ay not be operated properly. W hile data transm ission is in progress, use of
your phone or a Call W aiting ID alert m ay interrupt the transm ission.
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QUICK R F R NC
Task Steps Page
1 Adjust receiver /
Speakerphone volum e
The handset has 4 adjustable volum e
levels (VOL-1 – 4) and the base 9 levels
(VOL.-1 – 9) that show on the display
during off hook. Press [▼ ] / [▲ ] to adjust
during a call.
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2 Making a call 1. Press [Talk] or [Spk.] on the handset or
press [] on the base unit and listen for
a dial tone.
2. Dial num ber
3.
To hang up, press [OFF] on the handset
or [] on the base unit or return the
handset to charge cradle.
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3 Answering a call Auto m ode is the default m ode setting of
the phone:
If the handset is on the charge cradle, just
lift the handset and the line is autom atically
connected.
If the phone is set to Manual m ode, or
whenever the handset is not on the charge
cradle, to answer a call:
1. Press [Talk] or [Spk.] key on the
handset or press [] on the base unit to
pick up a call
2.
To hang up, press [OFF] on the handset
or [] on the base unit or return the
handset to charge cradle.
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4 Last num ber redial 1. Press [Talk] key and listen for dial tone.
2. Press [Redial] to dial the last dialed
num ber.
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5 Dial from the Redial List 1. Press [Redial].
2. Use [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to access
desired num ber from the list of up to 22
last dialed num bers.
3. Press [Talk] key to dial the num ber.
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6 Review Caller List Use [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to review caller’s
inform ation during standby m ode.
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QUICK R F R NC
Task Steps Page
7 Call back a num ber in
Caller List
1. Scroll to a desired record in Caller List.
2. Press [Talk] to dial
3. If the num ber displayed is not in the
desired dialing pattern, press [Dial7],
[Dial10] or [Dial11] to dial in the correct
num ber of digits.
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8 Audible Caller ID Recording Audible Nam e:
1. W hen an entry is saved in General Dir.,
after the num ber and nam e are saved,
“RECORD” will be prom pted.
2. Press [OK] and start recording.
Bo
th “Audible CID” on handset(s) and “Audible
Nam ” on base m ust be set to ON to have
audible name announcement on handset(s)
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9 Store Caller ID num ber
into Phone Book
Directory
1. Scroll to the desired Caller ID num ber.
2. Press [SAVE] softkey to store.
3.
Press [O.K.] or [JOIN] to select storing in
the personal (handset) or general (base)
phone book directory.
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10 Manually add a new
num ber into Phone Book
Directory
1. Press [DIR.] softkey.
2.
Press [O.K.] or [JOIN] to select storing in
the personal (handset) or general (base)
phone book directory.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to
enter the phone num ber, nam e, and to
select the ring tone.
4. Press [SAVE] softkey to store.
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11 Dial from Phone Book
Directory
1. Press [DIR.] softkey.
2. Press [O.K] or [JOIN] to select personal
or general phone book
3. Use [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to find the
desired directory record.
4. Press [Talk] or [Spk.] to dial.
5. If the num ber displayed is not in the
desired dialing pattern, press [Dial7],
[Dial10] or [Dial11] to dial in the correct
num ber of digits.
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QUICK R F R NC
Task Steps Page
12 Switch to a waiting call Press [Flash] to put the talking party on
hold and talk to the waiting party.
If Call W aiting ID Options are subscribed to,
m ore options are available.
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13 Page from base to
handset(s) or from
handset to the base unit
1. Press [Int./Page] key.
2. Use [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to find the
desired handset or all handsets and
press [O.K.] to page.
3. If the handset activated “Intercom auto
answer”, it will answer autom atically in
speakerphone m ode
4. To term inate the paging, press [EXIT]
softkey or [Int./Page] key again.
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14 Intercom call between
two handsets
1. Press [Int.].
2. Use [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to select
broadcast m ode and press [O.K.].
3. To term inate the paging, press [EXIT]
softkey or [Int./Page] key.
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15 Blind Call Transfer 1. W hile connected to an external line,
press [Int.] key.
2. Use [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to select the
handset or base unit to which the call is
transferred.
3. On the recipient side, press [O.K.] soft-
key or [Talk] to take the call.
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16 Announced Call Transfer
1. W hile connected to an external line,
press [HOLD] softkey to put the line on
hold.
2. Press [Int.] and scroll to the desired
recipient and press [O.K.].
3. After the private conversation, the
recipient presses [Talk] to take the call.
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QUICK R F R NC
Task Steps Page
17 Multiple Handsets
Conference
W hile a handset is engaged in an external
call, another handset(s), can press [Talk]
key to join the conversation. The
m axim um number of party in the
conference is 4: 3 handsets and the base
unit.
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18 Room Monitoring On the handset in the room to be
m onitored:
1. Press [MENU] softkey
2. Scroll to the [MONITOR ROO M ] m enu
and press [O.K.]. The handset will
display “ READ TO ROO M
MONITORING”.
On the handset / base used for m onitoring:
1. Press [Int.] key.
2. Using [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to select the
handset or base unit in the room to be
m onitored and press [O.K.] to start.
The link is autom atically set up while the
com m unication is only one-way.
To end the monitoring, press [EXIT] or [Int.]
key on either side.
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19 W alkie-Talkie m ode
Two or m ore handsets
entered into walkie-talkie
m ode can comm unicate
with each other totally
independent of the base
unit if they are within
range of each other.
To enter walkie-talkie (FRS) m ode:
1. Press [MENU] softkey.
2. Using [▼ ] / [▲ ] scroll keys to access
W alkie- talkie m enu.
3. Press [O.K.] to confirm selection and
the display shows “W ALKIE-TALKIE”.
To operate as walkie-talkie (FRS):
1. Press [Int.] key.
2. Press the handset num ber which is in
W alkie-talkie m ode. The called
handset can answer by pressing [Talk],
[Int.] or [O .K.] key.
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Your new telephone includes the highest quality NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
rechargeable batteries available. Following these sim ple instructions can
significantly im prove your operational results.
CHARGING TH BATT RY PACK
Charge all battery packs for at least 15 hours prior to connecting to the telephone line.
1. Press the battery release point on the back of the handset and slide downward to
open the battery com partm ent.
2. Insert the battery pack into the battery com partm ent and m ake sure to position the
battery pack so that it is touching the charging contacts.
3. Slide the battery cover upward until it snaps into place.
4. Connect the AC adapter to the 7.5V DC jack of the base unit and to a standard 120V
AC wall outlet.
5. Place the handset on the base unit. Make sure the Charge indicator on the base
unit lights, and charging begins.
6. The battery icon on the handset changes from very low, to low, to m edium , to full
and repeats as a cycle. It only stops after leaving the charging cradle.
Battery Low
The battery icon on the right of the display shows the level of battery.
Full Medium Low Very low
If the handset battery is not properly charged, there is a warning tone while the handset
is in use and “BATTER LOW ” is displayed. W hen this occurs the handset does not
function when you press the keys.
Cleaning the Battery Contacts
To m aintain a good charge, it is im portant to clean all battery contacts on the handset
and the base unit with a soft, dry cloth about once a m onth. ou m ay also use a pencil
eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents.
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AC POW R
Caution:
1. Use ONL with the AC Adapter supplied (AC 120V, DC7.5V, 500m A).
2. The AC adapter m ust rem ain connected at all tim es (It is norm al for the adapter to
be warm during use).
3. Do not rem ove the battery from the handset to charge it. Never throw the battery
into a fire, disassem ble it, or heat it.
4. Do not rem ove or dam age the battery casing.
5. If you do not expect to use your phone for a m onth or longer, rem ove the batteries.
Batteries can leak chem icals that can destroy electronic parts.
6. For the longest battery life and optim al operation of the phone system ALW A S
com pletely charge and discharge the batteries. 2 batteries have been included to
allow you to keep 1 battery continually charging for use in a low battery condition.
Spare / Back Up Battery
The extra battery can enable the phone function tem porarily during electrical outage.
ou can also use the spare battery pack to replace a drained handset battery to ensure
uninterrupted use.
1. Open the spare battery com partm ent by
pressing the release button on the left side of
the base unit.
2. Place a battery pack in the drawer with the
term inals facing the charge contacts inside.
3. Close the drawer. Make sure the Spare
Battery LED lights, and charging begins.
4. The LED lights until the battery is rem oved from
the compartm ent.
Changing drained handset battery in the middle of a call
W hen the handset displays “LOW BATTER ” in the m iddle of a telephone call, you can
swap the call to the base unit speakerphone first and then change the handset battery
following these sim ple steps:
1. Press the [] key on the base unit. The call is then
transferred to a 3-way call conference between the
handset, the base unit and the external party.
2. Press the [OFF] key on the
handset; the call will be
totally swapped from the
handset to the base unit
speakerphone.
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3. Take out the spare battery from the base unit battery
com partm ent and replace it to the handset.
4. Press the [Talk] key on the handset and press the []
key on the base unit to swap the call back to the
handset.
Note: Make sure the drained battery is put in the base unit
battery com partm ent to be re charged.
CONNECTING THE BASE UNIT
1. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack at the bottom of the base unit
and plug the other end of the cord into the m odular telephone wall jack.
2. Press the line cord into the slot provided at the bottom of the telephone.
3. Plug the AC adapter into the 7.5V DC jack on the base and the other end into a
standard 120V AC wall outlet.
4. Press the cords in the slot on the housing to prevent the cords from pulling loose.
5. Set the base unit on a tabletop and then place the handset on the base unit.
Note:
1. Use only the AC adapter supplied.
2. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power outlet.
3. Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter
easily.
Tip:
If your telephone outlet is not m odular, contact your telephone com pany for assistance.
REGISTRATION & DE-REGISTRATION OF HANDSET
The first registered handset will be autom atically assigned as HS (1). W hen additional
handsets are registered to the system , they will be assigned extension num bers in the
following sequence: HS (2), HS (3) and HS (4). They can be renam ed later.
Registratio
An unregistered handset will display “HS _ _”.
NO NEW CALLS
HS_ _
12:00AM 01/01
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Press [MENU] soft key, “REG ISTR ATION” is displayed.
Press [O.K.] and ADD A HANDSET?” is displayed.
Press [O.K.] again. “PRESS AND HOLD BASE [PAGE]
KEY UNTIL HS BEEPS” will be displayed.
O the Base u it
Press and hold the [Int./Pa e] button until 3 beeps are heard. The
re istration process is now completed.
De-register a ha dset
You can de register a registered handset from the base unit.
O the Ha dset:
Press [M ENU] and “REGISTRATION” appears on the
display.
Press [OK] to enter Registration m enu.
Usin [▼ ] / [▲ ] to select “DEL HANDSET?”.
Press [O.K.] and “DEREGISTER HS (#)” is displayed.
REGISTRATION 
RINGER & BEEP
USE =REVIEW

O.K. EXIT
ADD A HANDSET?v
DEL HANDSET?

O.K. EXIT
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PRESS AND HOLD
BASE [PAGE] KEY
UNTIL HS BEEPS

EXIT
REGISTRATION 
RINGER & BEEP
USE =REVIEW

O.K. EXIT
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