Uniden DECT 3236 User manual

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DECT 3236

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When 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:
• This unit is NOT waterproof. DO NOT expose this unit to moisture.
• DO NOT expose this unit to rain.
• 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.
• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) 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 the leak.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes
for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery
installed and the battery cover securely in place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
General Notices for New Zealand Model:
• The grant of a NZ Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment
indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with
minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no
endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort
of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work
correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment
of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is
compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.
• The maximum volume setting of this telephone exceeds the Telecom
specified volume requirement. Telecom takes no responsibility for the
high volume available on this telephone, who believe this telephone is
too loud should contact the manufacturer at the website indicated on
owner’s manual warranty page.
• For telephone networks other than Telecom there may be a charge
incurred for local calls if the Insert 0 feature is on. Turn Insert 0 off.
• This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to
another device connected to the same line.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Not Pictured:
• Rechargeable battery
(BT-694, BT-694s or BT-694n)
• AC adaptor
(PS-S0635YL3)
• Telephone cord
• Wall mount bracket
• Battery cover
• If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase
immediately. Never use damaged products!
• Need help? Get answers at our website:
www.uniden.com.au for Australian model
If you purchased
model number: You should have:
DECT 3236 None
DECT 3236+1 1 of each
DECT 3236+2 2 of each
DECT 3236+3 3 of each
DECT 3236+4 4 of each
DECT 3236+5 5 of each
Not Pictured:
• Rechargeable
battery
(BT-694, BT-
694s or BT-694n)
• AC adaptor
(AAD-600S(M))
• Battery cover
DECT 3236 base
with answering
system and
cordless handset
Accessory handset
and charger

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CONTENTS
INSTALLING YOUR PHONE ..................................................................5
Setting Up the MobileLink Bluetooth Connection .......................................................6
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE ......................................................8
Parts of the Handset .............................................................................................................. 8
Parts of the Base ....................................................................................................................11
Using the Handset Menu ....................................................................................................12
USING YOUR PHONE ..........................................................................15
Using the Caller ID and Redial Lists .................................................................................16
Using Call Waiting .................................................................................................................17
Using the Phonebook ..........................................................................................................17
USING SPECIAL FEATURES ................................................................19
Power Failure Back Up System .........................................................................................19
DND (Do Not Disturb) Mode ............................................................................................. 20
Multihandset Features ........................................................................................................20
Conference Calling (1 Line) ............................................................................................... 21
Conference Calling (2 Line) ............................................................................................... 21
Call Transfer ........................................................................................................................... 22
Privacy Mode ........................................................................................................................ 22
Handset to Handset Intercom ........................................................................................ 22
Chain Dialing ......................................................................................................................... 23
Voice Message Notification .............................................................................................. 23
USING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM .................................................... 24
Answering System Options (Ans. Setup) ...................................................................... 24
Personalizing the Greeting ............................................................................................... 25
Accessing the Answering System ....................................................................................25
Getting Your Messages .......................................................................................................26
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................................................ 29
Solving Problems ................................................................................................................. 29
Resetting Handsets ..............................................................................................................31
Registering Handsets .......................................................................................................... 31
AC Adaptor and Battery Information ............................................................................. 32
Wall Mounting the Base ..................................................................................................... 33
INDEX ................................................................................................. 35
ONEYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................................... 36

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INSTALLING YOUR PHONE
Charge the Battery
1. Unpack all handsets, battery packs, and battery
covers.
2.If you need to remove a cover, press in on the
notch and slide the cover down and off.
3.Line up the battery connector with the jack
inside the handset; the connector only fits one
way.
4.Push the connector in until it clicks into place;
tug gently on the wires to make sure the battery is securely connected.
5.Replace the battery cover and slide it into place.
6.Use an AC adaptor to connect the power jack on the base to a regular
indoor (240V AC) power outlet. Connect any chargers the same way.
7. Place a handset in the base with the display facing forward. If the display
doesn’t light up, reseat the handset or connect the base to a different
outlet. For 2 or more handsets, place each handset in a charger.
Use the telephone cord to connect the TEL LINE jack on the base to a
standard telephone wall jack.
Connect the Telephone Cord
Test the Connection
1. Pick up the handset and press HOME/FLASH. The handset sounds a dial
tone, and the display shows Talk.
- If you don’t hear a dial tone or the display says Check Tel Line, check the
connection between the base and the phone jack.
2.Make a quick test call. (Press END to hang up.)
- If there’s a lot of noise, check for interference (see page 30).
3.Test all handsets the same way. If you can’t get a dial tone, move the
handset closer to the base.
#Charge all handsets completely (about 15 hours) before using.

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Setting Up the MobileLink Bluetooth Connection
The new DECT 3236 with MobileLink technology can connect with mobile
phones that support the Bluetooth V2.1 handsfree profile.
If you are not certain of the profiles supported by your Bluetooth phone or
if you have difficulty pairing your phone to the DECT 3236 see the manual
that came with your phone.
With the MobileLink feature, you can essentially treat your mobile phone as
a second line. You can use the DECT 3236 handset to make and receive
calls on your mobile phone number, put mobile calls on hold, and transfer
calls to other handsets. See page 7 for more information.
Bluetooth wireless devices have a maximum range of about 10m (33 feet);
the actual range will vary depending on local conditions (obstacles, battery
power, interference, etc.).
Pair your Bluetooth phone
Pairing “introduces” the Bluetooth device and DECT 3236 and gives them
permission to connect to each other. In most cases, once you pair a phone
to the DECT 3236, these two devices connect automatically whenever they
detect each other. (If you have to manually reconnect each time, check
the Bluetooth settings on your mobile phone.) You can pair your Bluetooth
devices through the DECT 3236 handset.
1. Press MENU/SELECT to display the handset’s main menu.
2.Select the Bluetooth Setup menu, then select the Add Mobile submenu.
The base goes into pairing mode when the handset displays Search &
select from Mobile DECT 3236 PIN: 0000.
3.On your Bluetooth phone, start a search for other Bluetooth devices.
(This process may take several seconds and it will be different for each
mobile phone. See your phone owner’s manual for detailed instructions.)
4.Your phone should discover a device called DECT 3236 or Handsfree
device. When your phone asks if you want to pair with this device,
answer yes.
5.If your phone prompts you for a PIN code or password to pair with the
DECT 3236 enter 0000 (four zeroes).
6.When your phone accepts the Bluetooth connection, the DECT 3236
sounds a confirmation tone. The Bluetooth device number icon on the
base and the handset display light up.

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#Most mobile phones automatically transfer the audio to a Bluetooth device
as soon as it pairs; if yours does not, look in your mobile phone’s Bluetooth
setup for a “transfer audio” or “send audio to device” option.
1. Pick up the handset from the cradle.
2.Dial the number you want to call, then press MOBILE on the handset. You
may not hear a dial tone or ringing, but the handset display says Talk.
3.Make sure the call connects and you can hear clearly. (When you are
finished, press END/CLEAR to hang up.)
4.The DECT 3236 remembers the pairing information for your mobile;
if it loses connection with your phone for any reason (e.g., the mobile
phone travels out of range, runs out of charge, etc.), the DECT 3236 can
automatically reconnect the next time your phone becomes available.
To Test the Connection
Using the DECT 3236 with two Bluetooth phones
The DECT 3236 can save the pairing information for two different
Bluetooth phones, but it can only use one mobile line at any given time. For
example, if you pair the DECT 3236 to two Bluetooth phones, when you
press MOBILE on the handset, the DECT 3236 asks which phone you want to
connect to.
If you are using the DECT 3236 to talk on one Bluetooth phone, the DECT
3236 will not ring if a call comes in on another phone. You can set a
different ring tone for each paired mobile phone (see page 13).
To pair another Bluetooth phone, just repeat the pairing procedure with
the new phone. (If the paired phone interferes when you’re pairing the new
one, just turn off Bluetooth on the paired phone until you finish pairing the
new one.)

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE
Parts of the Handset
Charging
contacts
MESSAGE/MUTE
SPEAKER
#DND
UP
END/CLEAR
CID
MOBILE
MENU/
SELECT
HOME/
FLASH
PHONEBOOK
REDIAL/PAUSE
12-key
dial pad
Microphone
LCD
Earpiece
DOWN

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Key Icon What it does
PHONEBOOK • In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.
• In the menu: go back to the previous screen.
• When entering text: move the cursor to the left.
SPEAKER Switch a normal call to the speakerphone (and back).
HOME/FLASH • In standby: start a telephone call on your land line (get
a dial tone).
• During a call: switch to a waiting call.
DOWN • In standby: decrease the ringer volume.
• During a call: decrease the audio volume.
• In any menu or list: move the cursor down one line.
REDIAL/PAUSE • In standby: open the redial list.
• When entering a phone number: insert a 3-second
pause.
UP • In standby: increase the ringer volume.
• During a call: increase the audio volume.
• In any menu or list: move the cursor up one line.
MENU/SELECT • In standby: open the menu.
• In the menu or any list: select the highlighted item.
END/CLEAR • During a call: hang up.
• In the menu or any list: go to previous menu.
• When entering text or numbers: erase the character at
the cursor.
MOBILE • In standby: start a telephone call using a paired
Bluetooth phone.
• While a paired phone is ringing: answer the incoming
call.
• During a MobileLink call: switch to a waiting call.
CID • In standby: or during a call: open the Caller ID list.
• When entering text: move the cursor to the right.
MESSAGE/MUTE • In standby: access your answering system.
• During a call: mute the microphone.
• While the phone is ringing: ignore this call (mute the
ringer).
#DND Silence the ringers on the base and all handsets for a
specific period of time.
Press and hold to lock/unlock the keypad

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Reading the Display
The table shows the possible
status icons and what they
mean. Since the icons appear
based on what the phone is
doing, you won’t see all the
icons at the same time.
Icon What it means
Bluetooth device #1 or #2.
Home phone line.
The signal from base is 1) strong or 2) weak.
The ringer is turned off and will not ring for new calls.
The speakerphone is on.
You have a voice message waiting.
PPrivacy Mode is on: no other handset can join the
call (see page 22). If the T-coil mode is ON , then T
will be displayed on the LCD and not P.
TT-coil mode is on (see page 13).
The battery is 1) fully charged, 2) half charged, 3)
getting low, or 4) empty.
The handset is using ECO (power save) mode.
[Aa] - [aA] Enter 1) capital or 2) lower case letter (see page 14).
Appears when you are entering text.
Status
icons
Current
call info
Time &
date
CID
record
status

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Key What it does
FIND HS In standby: page all handsets
ANS ON/OFF In standby: turn the answering system on or off.
REV • While playing a message: restart the message.
• In the first 2 seconds of a message: play the
previous message.
PLAY/STOP • In standby: start playing messages.
• While playing a message: stop playing messages.
• When the phone is ringing: ignore this call (mute
the ringer).
DELETE • While playing a message: delete this message.
• In standby: delete all messages.
FWD While playing a message: skip to the next message.
DOWN (-)• In standby: decrease the ringer volume.
• While playing a message: decrease the speaker
volume.
UP (+) • In standby: increase the ringer volume.
• While playing a message: increase the speaker
volume.
Parts of the Base
FWD
UP
DOWN
Charging
Contacts
REWIND
FIND HS
DELETE
ANS
ON/OFF
PLAY/STOP

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Using the Handset Menu
If you don’t press any keys for about 30 seconds, the handset exits the
menu. During a call, use PHONEBOOK to back out of the menu without hanging
up.
AddMobile
Intercom
BluetoothSetup
Search&Select
fromMobile
Use
UP
and
DOWN
to
rotate through the
options.
Press
MENU/SELECT
to
open the menu.
Press
MENU/SELECT
to choose
the current option.
Press
PHONEBOOK
to
go back a screen
OR
press
END
to exit
the menu.
Intercom Menu
The Intercom menu lets you connect 2 handsets without using the phone
line. Any handset can connect to an intercom call, but only two handsets
can be in the call at one time.
Bluetooth Setup Menu
The Bluetooth Setup menu provides the following operations:
Menu Option What it does
Add Mobile Pairs mobile phone with base.
Once a mobile has been paired with the DECT 3236, the following
options are available.
Make Call Use this option to make a call from the mobile phone
line through the handset.
Privacy Setup Determines which handsets will ring when a mobile
call comes in (default = off).
Download PB Downloads the mobile phonebook to the base.
Remove Mobile Un-pairs a mobile phone from the base.

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Menu Option What it does
T-coil Turn on T-coil mode to reduce noise on hearing aids
equipped with a telecoil (T-coil) feature. T-coil mode
shortens talk time, so keep your battery fully charged.
Ringer Tones Choose this handset’s ring tone. As you highlight
each ring tone, the phone plays a sample. When you
hear the tone you want, press MENU/SELECT.
Personal Ring Turn on personal ring so you can assign a special
ring tone to people in your phonebook. With Caller ID,
this handset uses the assigned tone when the person
calls.
Auto Talk Have this handset answer a call when you pick it up
from the cradle (without pressing any buttons).
Any Key Answer Have this handset answer a call when you press any
key on the 12-key dialpad.
Banner Change the name used on the handset’s display.
Key Touch Tone Have the keypad sound a tone when you press a key.
Handset Setup Menu
You can change these settings separately for each handset.
Date & Time Menu
Use this menu to set the clock. Enter the date and time (DD/MM/YY);
select
AM or PM . Use CID to move the cursor past a digit without changing
it. If you have CID service, you can set it to provide the time ( Global Setup/
Time Adjustment) .
Answering Setup Menu
Refer to page 24 for details on setting up your answering system.

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Use the 12-key dial pad anytime you want to enter text into your phone (a
name in the phonebook, the handset banner, etc.). If two letters in a row
use the same key, enter the first letter; wait for the cursor to move to the
next space and enter the second letter.
Entering Text on your Phone
To... Press...
move the cursor left PHONEBOOK
move the cursor right CID
erase the character at the cursor END/CLEAR
erase the entire entry and hold END/CLEAR
enter a blank space #.
switch between upper and lower
case letters *
rotate through the punctuation and
symbols 0.
Global Setup Menu
The settings on this menu affect all handsets. Only one handset at a time
can change these menu options.
Edit Voice Mail Enter, edit your voice mail access number (page 23)
Edit Int’l No. Enter, edit or delete international numbers. The “+”
in a phonebook entry will actually be dialled with this
number.
Set Line Mode Do not change this setting unless instructed to by
customer service.
VMWI Reset Reset the Voice Message Waiting Indicator (see
page 23).
Insert 0 This feature adds “0” or “00” at the beginning of the
number received from Caller ID. The default setting
for New Zealand is ON. The default setting for
Australia is OFF.
Time Adjustment Select Auto from CID to allow phone network to
automatically set cordless phone system time.

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USING YOUR PHONE
This section explains the most common functions on the phone.
To... Earpiece Speakerphone
make a call, dial the
number, then Press HOME/FLASH.Press SPEAKER.
answer a call Press HOME/FLASH.Press SPEAKER.
hang up Press END/CLEAR or place the handset in the
cradle.
ignore the call (mute
the ringer) Press MESSAGE/MUTE while the phone is ringing.
switch to/from the
speaker Press SPEAKER.
mute the microphone Press MESSAGE/MUTE.
Press again to turn the microphone back on.
put a call on hold Press MENU/SELECT and select Hold Transfer
(after 2 min 50 secs on hold the call will be
disconnected).
return to a call on hold Press HOME/FLASH.Press SPEAKER.
Finding a Lost Handset
With the phone in standby, press FIND HS on the base. All handsets beep for
1 minute; to cancel, press FIND HS again or press any handset key.
Changing the Volume
To change the... When... Press...
earpiece or speaker
volume for each
handset
you are listening to that
earpiece or speaker
(playing messages, etc.)
UP to increase the
volume.
DOWN to decrease it.
base speaker volume
ringer volume for each
handset or the base
(
If you turn the ringer all the
way down, that particular
ringer turns off.)
the phone is in standby

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Using the Caller ID and Redial Lists
Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your telephone provider that
shows the phone number (and sometimes the caller’s name) of incoming
calls. Contact your telephone provider for more information.
Caller ID list Redial list
• The phone saves the information
for the last 50 received calls to the
CID list. The NEW icon marks any
calls received since the last time
you checked the list.
• All handsets share the same CID
list so only one handset can access
the list at a time.
• In standby, handsets show how
many calls came in since the last
time you checked the CID list.
• Each handset remembers
the last 10 numbers you
dialed on it.
• Only one handset can
access its redial list at a time
To... Press...
open the CID list CID.
open the redial list REDIAL/PAUSE.
scroll through the lists
DOWN to scroll from newest to oldest.
UP to scroll from oldest to newest.
dial the highlighted number HOME/FLASH or
SPEAKER.
close the lists PHONEBOOK.
For individual record options, highlight a number and press MENU/SELECT.
Delete Entry Erase the number from the list.
Store Into PB Add the number to the phonebook. The
handset prompts you to edit the name and
number and select a personal ring
Delete All Erase all numbers from the list.

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Using Call Waiting
• Call Waiting, a service available from your telephone provider, lets you
receive calls while you are on another call. Caller ID on Call Waiting
(CIDCW) service displays Caller ID information for a waiting call.
• If you get a Call Waiting call, the phone can sound a tone and display
any CID information received for the waiting call.
For Australia:
Press HOME/FLASH and then press 2 to accept the waiting call. The first caller
is put on hold, and you will hear the new caller after a short pause. To
return to the original caller, press HOME/FLASH and then 2 again.
For New Zealand:
Press HOME/FLASH to accept the waiting call. The first caller is put on hold,
and you will hear the new caller after a short pause. To return to the
original caller, press HOME/FLASH again.
Using the Phonebook
The phone can store up to 100 entries in its phonebook. All handsets share
the same phonebook, so only one handset can access it at a time.
To... Press...
open/close the phonebook PHONEBOOK.
scroll through the entries
DOWN to scroll through the entries from
A to Z.
UP to scroll from Z to A.
jump to entries that start with a
certain letter the number key corresponding to the letter you want.
dial the current entry HOME/FLASH orSPEAKER
edit the current entry MENU/SELECT, then select Edit
delete the current entry MENU/SELECT, then select
Delete . When
the phone prompts you to confirm,
select Yes.

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Adding Phonebook Entries
With the phone in standby, open the phonebook. Press MENU/SELECT and
select Create New. Enter a name, number, and then assign a personal ring
if desired.
• Enter the phone number (up to 32 digits) exactly as you would dial it.
• If you need the phone to wait before sending the next set of digits, press
REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a 3-second pause. You can insert multiple pauses,
but each one counts as a digit (you’ll see
P in the display).
Deleting All the Phonebook Entries
With the phone in standby, open the phonebook. Press MENU/SELECT and
select Delete All . When the phone prompts you to confirm, select Yes .
Downloading Cellular Phonebooks
You can download up to 700 names per cellular phonebook (1400 total) to
the phonebook.
1. Press MENU/SELECT and select Bluetooth Setup. Scroll to Download PB and
select it.
2.The Bluetooth icon on the LCD display will show the device number of
the downloading phonebook (for Bluetooth device #1:
3.Download PB Completed displays when the download is completed.
Download PB Failed displays if the download fails.

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USING SPECIAL FEATURES
Power Failure Back Up System
When a power failure occurs, the charged handset temporarily supplies
power to the base unit. You can then make and receive calls using a
handset. However, none of the keys on the base unit are functional during
the power failure mode.
When a power failure occurs, place the charged handset on the base, the
handset LCD backlight is illuminated for about 10 secs and the message
“Supplying power Handset >> Base” is displayed on the LCD.
After 3 seconds, the message “Please don’t pick up the handset” is
displayed on the LCD.
If the handset is lifted from the base during the power back up mode, the
message “Please put on the base cradle” will be displayed on the LCD.
If the battery level is low, the unit will not work efficiently during the power
failure mode. In addition, in case the handset battery power runs out, we
recommend connecting a corded-type telephone to the same telephone
line.
Making Calls
To make a call during the power failure mode, follow the steps given below:
When more than one handset is registered:
• You should leave one handset on the base unit for supplying the power,
and use another handset for making calls. Please refer to the “Using
your Phone’ section on page 15 for details.
• During a call with the handset placed on the base unit (power back-up
mode), the call may be disconnected if you touch the handset. In such a
case, try to call back.
• The range of the base unit is limited during a power failure. Please use
the handset close to the base.
Redial List/Phone book
1. Place the handset on the base and press REDIAL/PAUSE or phonebook icon.
2.Press the or key and select the desired number.
3.Press TALK/FLASH to dial out the number.
1. Taking care not to lift the handset from the base, press TALK/FLASH (the
speakerphone is turned on automatically). Dial the number.
2.After you finish, press END.

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DND (Do Not Disturb) Mode
You can silence the ringers on the base and all handsets for a specific
period of time; the answering system answers any incoming calls without
playing anything through the speaker.
1. With the phone in standby, press and hold
#
DND on any handset. The
phone prompts you to select the number of hours ( 1 - 9 or Always On )
that you want it to stay in the DND mode.
2.To confirm, press
#
DND or just wait about 5 seconds. The phone displays
DND Mode On on each handset.
3.After the selected number of hours, the phone automatically exits DND
mode. To exit DND mode manually, press and hold
#DND
again.
#If the phone is in the DND mode and you turn off the answering system, the
phone exits the DND mode.
#To use the features in this section, you need at least 2 handsets.
• Your base supports a total of 6 cordless handsets: the one that came
with the base and up to 5 DECT 3206 accessory handsets.
• You must register accessory handsets to the base before using them.
(Handsets that came packaged with the base are already registered.)
• Handsets that aren’t registered display a Not Registered message. For
registration instructions, see page 31, or see the accessory handset
manual.
• If a handset was ever registered to a base, you must reset it before it
can register to a new base; see page 31, or see the accessory handset
manual.
Multihandset Features
#You cannot operate the Answering System under the power failure back up
system.