Cidco Communications CL906 900MHz Cordless Telephone System User Manual CL906
Cidco Communications Corporation 900MHz Cordless Telephone System CL906
User Manual
CL906.book Page 1 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 90 User Manual CL906.book Page 2 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM Copyright © 2002 Cidco Communications Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Part No. 105550-01 Rev. A No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means without the prior written permission of Cidco Communications Corporation. CL906.book Page i Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ ■ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone Wiring and Jack Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTRODUCTION Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ■ INSTALLING THE CL906 Checking the Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ■ FEATURES AND CONTROLS 11 Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Personalizing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ■ USING THE CL906 15 Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dialing Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre-Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paging and Finding the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 15 15 15 15 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS CL906.book Page ii Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM ■ Using Temporary Tone Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting The Handset Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reading The Call Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finding Clear Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Going Out of Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Caller ID and Call Waiting ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching Between Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using The Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reading Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 19 19 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Problem/Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS CL906.book Page 1 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product's case. CAUTION: This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product. ■ Read and understand all instructions. ■ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the unit and in the User Manual(s). ■ Use only the battery type recommended in this manual. ■ Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do ■ ■ ■ NEED TO KNOW: This symbol is intended to highlight important information. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions: S- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - ■ ■ ■ ■ not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, just use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not place this telephone on an unstable cart, stand, or table. It could fall, causing serious damage or impede operation. Never place this telephone near or over a radiator or heat register. Only operate this telephone using the type of power source listed on the marking label. If you are not sure of the power supply of your home, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock. Never push objects of any kind into this telephone as they can touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Take the phone to a qualified technician when it requires repair work or service. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the telephone. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect re-assembly can cause electrical shock during subsequent use. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY CL906.book Page 2 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless ■ Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - If the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. - If liquid is spilled into the unit. - If the unit is exposed to water. - If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. - If the unit is dropped or the casing is damaged. - If the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance. ■ Avoid using the telephone during an electrical storm. There can be a slight risk of electrical shock from lightning. ■ Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak if the leak is in the vicinity of the phone ■ Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. WARNINGS WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock, DO NOT remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY CAUTION Changes or modification to this device not expressly approved by Cidco Communications could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. TELEPHONE WIRING AND JACK INSTALLATION ■ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ■ Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm. ■ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. BATTERIES ■ Disconnect the telephone when replacing the battery pack. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, use only 3.6V 800mAh Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad) cordless telephone replacement battery pack. ■ Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire as it will explode. Check with local codes for proper battery disposal regulations. ■ Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and can cause damage to the eyes or skin. It can be toxic, if swallowed. ■ Avoid contact with rings, bracelets, keys or other metal objects, when handling batteries. These objects could short out the battery or cause the conductor to overheat resulting in burns. S- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - CL906.book Page 3 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless ■ Do not attempt to recharge the battery pack by heating it. Sudden release of battery electrolyte can cause burns or irritation to the eyes or skin. ■ Remove the battery pack if you do not plan to use the phone for several months at a time. The batteries could leak over that time. ■ Discard “dead” battery packs as soon as possible because they are likely to leak into the phone. ■ Do not store this phone or battery pack in a high temperature area. Batteries stored in a freezer or refrigerator should be protected from condensation during storage and defrosting. Battery packs should be stabilized at room temperature before using. ■ Your battery pack is rechargeable and can be recycled once it outlives its usefulness. Depending upon your local and state law, it might be illegal to dispose of this battery into a municipal waste system. Check with your local solid waste company or call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal restrictions in your area. FCC REQUIREMENTS FCC PART 15 INFORMATION This equipment 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 within the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the equipment might 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. ■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY CL906.book Page 4 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless FCC PART 68 I NFORMATION This telephone is hearing aid compatible. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The FCC Part 68 label is located on the bottom of the product. This label contains the product’s FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). You must give this information to your telephone company if they request it from you. Only use standard modular telephone jacks to connect to the telephone network. The appropriate outlet or jack is a USOC RJ11C or RJ11W, which complies with FCC Part 68 Rules. The REN is useful when trying to determine the maximum number of devices you can connect to your telephone line and still have those devices ring when called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you can connect to your line, as determined by the REN, contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area. If this device causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will give you advance notice if temporary discontinuance of service is required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will receive advanced notice in order for you to make necessary changes to maintain uninterrupted service. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Repairs to this equipment can only be made by the manufacturer and its authorized agents. If it appears that this device is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company might request that the device be unplugged until the problem is fixed. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT. CL906.book Page 5 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless WARRANTY If your telephone is defective in material or workmanship and you return it within one year from the date of purchase, we will repair it, or, at our option, we will replace it. If we repair it, we might use reconditioned replacement parts or materials. If we choose to replace it, we might substitute an identical reconditioned unit. The repaired/replaced unit is warranted for either (a) ninety days, or (b) the remainder of your phone’s original one year warranty, whichever is longer. service calls, or any other incidental or consequential damages. C. STATE LAW RIGHTS Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also have other rights, which can vary from state to state. A. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO To receive warranty service, you must provide proof of purchase (your sales receipt) and date of purchase. B. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER This warranty does not cover defects resulting from accidents, alterations, failure to follow this manual’s instructions, battery leakage, misuse, fire, flood, and Acts of God. We do not warrant this product to be compatible with party lines, with all types of telephone equipment, or with your specific customer premises equipment. Shipping costs to and from authorized service centers are not covered. We are not responsible for implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability after the initial one year period. We do not pay for loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the product, or property damage caused by this product or its failure to work, telephone company SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY CL906.book Page 6 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless INTRODUCTION Your new CL906 telephone incorporates all the features of a cordless telephone and blends them with your local telephone company’s best calling features, such as Caller ID, Voice Mail and Call Waiting. KEY FEATURES ■ Auto & manual channel selection ■ 30 name & number Call Records ■ Audible out-of-range alert ■ 20 Directory Records ■ Low battery indicator ■ Visual Message Waiting alert ■ Bi-directional handset charging ■ New Call alert ■ Preprogrammed for your local telephone Company’s ■ Handset volume control ■ Backlit LCD ■ English and Spanish prompts ■ Hearing-aid compatible ■ Page handset locator function INTRODUCTION network services. CL906.book Page 7 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless INSTALLING THE CL906 C HECKING THE C ONTENTS Check to see that the following items are enclosed: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Telephone Base and Handset Long Line Cord Short Line Cord for Wall Mounting Desktop/Wall Mount Wedge AC Adapter Rechargeable battery pack Belt Clip User Manual Quick Start Card S ETTING UP YOUR PHONE Step 1: Choose a Central Location for the Base The base should be placed away from electronic equipment such as a microwave, personal computer, stereo, television, VCR or other cordless telephones. It is also a good idea to place the unit away from noisy areas, or from heat sources such as a radiator or direct sunlight. Step 2: Plug in the AC Adaptor a. Plug the AC adapter tip into the DC 9V jack on the base and the other end into an electrical outlet. Be sure that the tip is securely plugged into the jack. Without AC power your phone will not operate. CAUTION You must use a Class 2 power adapter that supplies 9 Volts DC and delivers at least 300mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the phone’s DC 9V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the phone or the adapter. INSTALLING THE CL906 CL906.book Page 8 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless If this is the first time you are installing the battery, the battery cover is not on the handset. It is located in your accessory packet. Skip step a. a. Remove the battery cover by sliding it out. DC 9V b. Thread the cord through the hook on the housing to prevent the cord from pulling loose. Be sure that the wall outlet is not controlled by a light switch. Step 3: Install Handset Battery CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Use only 3.6V 800mAh Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) cordless telephone replacement battery pack. Do not attempt to open the sealed battery pack. All used Ni-Cad batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly in accordance with all applicable laws. INSTALLING THE CL906 b. Locate the battery connector inside the battery well. If you are replacing a dead battery, remove the old battery by pulling firmly on the battery cords. c. Insert the battery plug into the connector. It is polarized and only inserts in one direction. d. Place the battery in the battery well. Make sure that the battery cords are on top of the battery. Do not lay the battery on top of the battery cords, otherwise the cords may become pinched. e. Replace the battery cover by sliding it into place. f. Place the handset on the base and let the battery charge for a full 12 hours before using the telephone. CL906.book Page 9 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless To maximize battery life, it is recommended that you leave the handset out of the base after the handset battery has been fully charged. Return the handset to the base and recharge the battery when the LCD displays RECHARGE BATTERY. To ensure that the battery charges properly and remains corrosion-free, periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and base with a soft cloth. Step 4: Install the Line Cord You can set your CL906 on a tabletop or mount the phone on a wall. TO USE ON A TABLETOP OR DESK a. Position the mounting wedge so that the arrow on the wedge is pointing down. b. Place the wedge over the upper portion of the bottom of the Desktop Mounting base so the arrow points toward the center of the phone. c. Install the wedge by aligning it over the holes and pressing down and in the opposite direction of the arrow until it snaps into place. d. Take the long phone cord that comes with the phone and plug one end into the jack labeled TEL LINE. INSTALLING THE CL906 CL906.book Page 10 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless e. Take the remaining end and plug it into the wall phone jack. T O MOUNT ON A WALL a. Removethe mounting wedge. b. Positionthe wedge so that the arrow on the wedge is pointing up. c. Place the wedge over the lower portion of the bottom of the Wall Mounting base so the arrow points toward the center of the phone. d. Install the wedge by aligning it over the holes and pressing down and in the opposite direction of the arrow until it snaps into place. e. Plug the short phone cord into the phone jack marked TEL LINE. f. Thread the phone cord through the open 10 INSTALLING THE CL906 channel in the base. g. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the wall phone jack. h. Use the gap on the underside of the base to gather any excess cord. i. Hang the base over the installation hooks (wall plate not supplied). Short Telephone Cord R EMOVING THE M OUNTING W EDGE a. Remove the mounting wedge from the bottom of the base by placing your thumb at the top of the arrow on the mounting wedge and pressing down in the direction of the arrow. CL906.book Page 11 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless FEATURES AND CONTROLS Calls Key Directory Key 7-10-11 Key Delete/Mute Key Services Key Hold/Setup Key Volume/Review Keys SMITH JOHN 1/12 Headset Jack DIR 555-1234 11:59 PM 7-10-11 CALLS New Calls/ Voice Mail Light 29 SERVICES VOLUME / REVIEW DELETE Talk Key/Light TALK 왗 HOLD 왘 Voicemail Light VOICE MAIL SET UP In Use / Charge Light Dial Pad VOICEMAIL IN USE / CHARGE Flash Key FLASH CHAN Redial/Pause Key REDIAL Page Key PAUSE PAGE Channel Key FEATURES AND CONTROLS 11 CL906.book Page 12 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless C ONTROLS AND FEATURES Your CL906 comes with a handset and a base. The handset can be placed in the base either facing up or down. ■ VOLUME / REVIEW keys allow you to scroll ■ B ASE ■ PAGE key is a homing system for finding the handset. If you press the PAGE key, the handset beeps for 20 seconds. ■ VOICE MAIL light blinks when you have Voice Mail messages, if you subscribe to your local telephone company’s Voice Mail service. ■ IN USE / CHARGE light comes on when the phone is in use or the handset is in the base. H ANDSET ■ DIR key is used to enter and retrieve numbers in the ■ ■ ■ ■ 12 Directory. CALLS key is used to access Caller ID information stored in memory. 7-10-11 key allows you to modify the format of a call in a Call Record so that it will be in the correct format to dial from your phone. SERVICES key allows you to access a subscribed service offered by your phone company. DELETE / MUTE key is used to erase digits on the display. It can also delete single or multiple entries from the Call Log and Directory. The DELETE / MUTE key also mutes when pressed during a call. FEATURES AND CONTROLS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ through menu options and adjust the ringer and handset volume. NEW CALL / VOICE MAIL light tells you when you have new Caller ID information to review or a Voice Mail message. TALK key turns the phone on and off and also dials the number on the display. TALK light tells you that your phone is in use. HOLD / SETUP key is used to place a call on hold. This key is also used to access the programmable functions of your phone. VOICE MAIL key allows you to access your voice mail box with one touch. Dial Pad is used in the conventional manner for dialing. FLASH key allows Call Waiting subscribers to switch between two calls. CHAN key allows you to change channels in TALK mode. REDIAL / PAUSE key allows you to redial your last outgoing call or insert a pause in a number when storing numbers in the Directory. This key also supports editing when dialing network services or during Voice Mail programming. Headset Jack allows for hands-free use of your phone. You can use any standard headset with a 2.5mm connector. CL906.book Page 13 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless PERSONALIZING YOUR PHONE allow time for the voice mail system to answer before your password is entered. Enter the number of three second pauses desired and press HOLD / SETUP. To enter the setup mode, press and hold the HOLD / SETUP key until you see SELECT LANGUAGE displayed 1. SELECT LANGUAGE Select display language, English or Spanish. c. VM PASSWORD? is displayed. Enter your voice mail password and press HOLD / SETUP. - Press 1 to select ENG (English) - Press 2 to select ESP (Espanol) 2. VOICEMAIL Activate / deactivate one-touch Voice Mail access. - Press 1 to select ON - Press 2 to select OFF 3. NEED TO KNOW If you have made an error while you are entering data, simply press DELETE until the screen is blank and then reenter the number. 4. RING TONE 1-5 Select the way the ringer sounds on the handset. You can choose from one of five different ringing sounds. Enter a number between 1 and 5 to hear the sounds. You can continue to experiment with different ring rounds. The phone retains your latest setting. Press HOLD / SETUP. 5. RINGER ON? Turn ringer on or off. SETUP VMAIL? Setup or make changes to your Voice Mail box. - Press 1 to select YES. (Proceed to step a. below) - Press 2 to select NO. (Proceed to setup Ring Tone) a. ENTR VM ACCESS is displayed. Enter your voice mail access number and press HOLD / SETUP. b. #3 SEC PAUSES? is displayed.You can enter multiple 3 second pauses after entering your voice mail access number. These pauses - Press 1 to select ON. - Press 2 to select OFF. 6. DIAL METHOD Select dial method, tone or pulse/rotary mode. - Press 1 to select TONE. FEATURES AND CONTROLS 13 CL906.book Page 14 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless - Press 7. 2 to select PULSE. HOME AREA C ODE Set the home are code for Caller ID dial back. HOME AREA CODE is displayed. Enter your Home Area Code and press HOLD / SETUP. 14 FEATURES AND CONTROLS CL906.book Page 15 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless USING THE CL906 ANSWERING C ALLS You can answer a call two ways: a. Press TALK or any key on the handset. d. The channel number and then the call timer, is displayed on the screen. e. To end the call, press TALK or replace the handset on the base. b. Press FLASH to answer Call Waiting calls. DIALING C ALLS a. Press TALK. b. Use the number pad to dial the phone number. Listen for a connection. c. To end the call, press TALK or replace the handset on to the base. PRE-DIALING When no digits are showing on the display, you can pre-dial from the handset. a. Use the keypad on the handset to enter a phone number or special characters such as a 3-second pause, #, and *. b. Check the number on the display. If the number is wrong, press DELETE to backspace. c. Press TALK to dial the telephone number. R EDIAL Press REDIAL. The phone will automatically dial out the last number called with one touch. PAGING AND FINDING THE H ANDSET Should you misplace the handset, you can locate it by pressing PAGE on the base. The handset beeps for 20 seconds, or until you either press a key on the handset or press the PAGE key again. If the handset does not beep, the handset battery may need to be recharged. USING F LASH Press the FLASH key to switch between calls if you subscribe to Call Waiting. The first call is placed on hold while you are on the second call. USING TEMPORARY TONE S ERVICE If you do not have Tone service in your local area, but need to set your telephone to Tone for interacting with bank and other automated services, you can temporarily override your USING THE CL906 15 CL906.book Page 16 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless Pulse dialing setting to Tone by pressing the * key. Dial into the bank or other automated service and, after receiving an answer, press * during the call and the phone will temporarily switch to Tone service for the duration of the call. The phone automatically returns to Pulse service when you end the call. ADJUSTING THE H ANDSET VOLUME You can adjust the volume of the handset from LOW to HIGH in increments by pressing the VOLUME / REVIEW keys on the front of the handset. The HIGH setting (Level 4) is primarily for hearing-aid compatibility. You may experience a slight decline in audio clarity when the volume is set to HIGH. R EADING T HE C ALL T IMER When you make a call, a timer is shown on the display. The timer counts the entire length of the time you are on the phone. When the timer goes past 59 minutes and 59 seconds, it starts over from 01 hours and 00 minutes. FINDING C LEAR RECEPTION Your phone automatically selects a channel at the beginning of a call for the best reception. If you are experiencing interference, you can either move closer to the base, or press CHAN on the handset until you find better reception. 16 USING THE CL906 G OING O UT OF RANGE Your CL906 handset communicates with its base through a radio link. It is possible for the handset to be too far away from the base. The reception can also be affected by weather, power lines, or even another cordless telephone. If the handset is too far away from the base, you might have a problem talking to your caller or you may lose your connection. The handset beeps whenever you are on the phone and the handset moves out of range from the base. Simply walk back toward the base until you are no longer out of range. If you do not mover closer to the base within 20 seconds, you will lose your connection. U SING NETWORK S ERVICES The CL906 telephone is configured to access all of the convenient network services of your local telephone company with the touch of a button. You must subscribe to each service in order for all of the features of your CL906 telephone to work. For information on services and packages offered in your area, contact your local telephone company. To use any of these services, a. Press the SERVICES key. b. Press VOLUME / REVIEW to scroll through the services until the desired service is displayed. CL906.book Page 17 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless c. Press the TALK key to activate the service. VOICE M AIL Voice Mail service records voice messages when you are away from your phone or while you are on the phone. The VOICE MAIL / NEW CALL light on the handset and the VOICE MAIL light on the base come on when you have messages in your mailbox. Once you have programmed your Voice Mail with your access number and password, you can get your messages with the touch of a button. You must subscribe to Voice Mail from your local telephone company in order to use this feature. USING THE VOICE M AIL K EY If you have programmed your phone as described in “Setup Vmail?” on page 13, press the VOICE MAIL key to access your mailbox. The screen shows the access number as it is being dialed. The password will then be dialed as it was programmed above. This will take you directly into your mailbox. Follow the prompts to get your messages. USING C ALLER ID AND CALL WAITING ID Among the best features of your phone are the Caller ID and Call Waiting ID functions. These allow you to see information about an incoming call before you pick up the phone. To use these features, you must subscribe to them from your local telephone company. you answer the phone. Call Waiting ID lets you know who is calling even when you are on the phone. In addition to hearing the Call Waiting beep you have information you need to choose whether or not to answer a waiting call. With Call Waiting ID you use the FLASH key to transfer between calls. With these services from your phone company, the CL906 displays the caller’s information and stores it in the call records. Before you use these features, you must first subscribe to the services through your local telephone company. Contact your telephone company representative for more information and availability in your area. Caller ID and Call Waiting ID may not be available in all areas or on all calls. R ECEIVING N EW C ALLS When you receive a new call the display shows the RINGING message.The call record is displayed after the first ring. DURING A CALL If a Call Waiting call is coming in while the phone is in use, the display shows the following Call Waiting ID information: ■ ■ ■ ■ The caller’s name (if available) The caller’s telephone number (if available) The time and date of the call A record number to show the sequence of calls Caller ID allows you to see information about a call BEFORE USING THE CL906 17 CL906.book Page 18 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless V IEWING C ALL R ECORDS a. Press CALLS key To review a call record: b. Press VOLUME / REVIEW to find the desired call record. a. Press CALLS key Press VOLUME / REVIEW to move through the records. When you reach either end of the call records, you see the END OF LIST message. If you continue to press VOLUME / REVIEW , you scroll through the list again. b. NEED TO KNOW Make sure that the phone number displayed reflects the appropriate dialing sequence. For example: if the phone number uses a 1 plus the area code and number, make certain that all these numbers are included, otherwise the number will not dial correctly. DELETING C ALL R ECORDS You can either delete a single record or you can delete all call records at one time. To delete a single call record: a. Locate the call record you want to delete. b. Press DELETE and the call record is deleted. c. If this is the correct calling sequence for this call press TALK and the number will automatically be dialed. d. If the number showing is not the proper dialing sequence, press the 7-10-11 key to change between the different formats and choose the right format to dial the number from your phone. e. Press TALK and the number will automatically be dialed. To delete all call records: 18 a. Locate any call record. b. Press and hold the DELETE key. The screen prompts DELETE ALL?. c. Press DELETE to delete all call records. DIALING F ROM C ALL R ECORDS NEED TO KNOW You can use your Call Records as a short-cut method of dialing. When the call contains a number other than the area code and a 7-digit phone number, you will USING THE CL906 CL906.book Page 19 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless not have the option of using the Dialing From Call Records feature. S WITCHING B ETWEEN C ALLS To put your current call on hold and answer the new call, press FLASH when you hear the Call Waiting beep. The first call is placed on hold and you are connected to the new call. Press FLASH again to return to the first call and put the second call on hold. You can alternate between calls as often as necessary. Your callers will be disconnected when they hang up. USING T HE DIRECTORY M AKING A C ALL the directory record desired. c. Press DELETE. d. DELETE? is displayed e. To delete the record, press DELETE again. C REATING YOUR D IRECTORY LIST You can create a personal phone directory containing up to 20 names and numbers. Once you create your personal phone directory, you can automatically dial from the directory. You can create your directory in two ways: ■ Copy a Caller ID record to the directory. ■ Create a new directory record. C OPYING A C ALLER ID RECORD TO THE DIRECTORY a. Press the DIR key on the handset. DIRECTORY is displayed. a. Press the CALLS key. b. Use the VOLUME / REVIEW keys to find the directory record desired. b. Use the VOLUME / REVIEW keys to find the call record desired. c. Press TALK. The TALK indicator lights and the CL906 automatically dials the displayed phone number. c. Press the DIR key. EDIT NAME? is displayed. d. To save the name as is, press the DIR key. To edit the name, press DELETE to delete all the characters. See “Entering Characters Using the Dial Pad” on page 21 to enter a new name and the press the DIR key. e. ENTER LOCATION is displayed. DELETING A DIRECTORY R ECORD a. Press the DIR key on the handset. b. Use the VOLUME / REVIEW keys to find USING THE CL906 19 CL906.book Page 20 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless f. The next available directory location will automatically be displayed. To accept the next location given, press DIR. STORED is displayed. To select a different directory location, enter a two digit number (01-20) and press DIR. If there is a name/number stored there, ERASE ORIGINAL? is displayed. Press DIR to erase the original or enter a new location and then press DIR. STORED is displayed. NEED TO KNOW DIRECTORY FULL is displayed when there are no memory locations left. You need to replace an existing entry if you want to put a new entry in. Continue entering the directory record by selecting the entry you wish to replace and storing the new number there. C REATING A N EW DIRECTORY R ECORD You can enter up to 15 characters in the name field and 15 characters in the number field. a. Press the DIR key. DIRECTORY is displayed. b. Enter the number you wish to store (up to 15 digits) and press the DIR key. c. 20 Enter the name you wish to store (up to 15 USING THE CL906 characters) with this number by using the dial pad. See “Entering Characters Using the Dial Pad”. NEED TO KNOW If you make a mistake, press DELETE. Each time you press DELETE, the last letter or number will be deleted. d. Press the DIR key. e. ENTER LOCATION is displayed. f. The next available directory location will automatically be displayed. To accept the next location given, press DIR. STORED is displayed. To select a different directory location, enter a two digit number (01-20) and press DIR. If there is a name/number stored there, ERASE ORIGINAL? is displayed. Press DIR to erase the original or enter a new location and then press DIR. STORED is displayed. NEED TO KNOW DIRECTORY FULL is displayed when there are no memory locations left. You need to replace an existing CL906.book Page 21 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless entry if you want to put a new entry in. Continue entering the directory record by selecting the entry you wish to replace and storing the new number there. ENTERING C HARACTERS USING THE DIAL P AD Each number is assigned a set of letters. Press the corresponding number until the desired letter is displayed. For Example: to enter JOHN: press 5 once; press 6 three times; press 4 two times. Finally, press 6 two times. If the next desired letter is on the same key as the current letter, press the VOLUME / REVIEW key to move to the next position. Press VOLUME / REVIEW to enter a blank space. To enter a space, press the 1 key until a space is displayed. NEED TO KNOW It is important to note: The phone dials the number exactly as it is stored in the directory. USING THE CL906 21 CL906.book Page 22 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless READING D ISPLAY M ESSAGES The CL906 informs you of incoming caller information or the status of phone options by displaying the following messages ■ PRIVATE The caller has purposely chosen to block his/her phone number. ■ UNAVAILABLE Caller ID information is not available from the caller’s area. ■ END OF LIST You have reached the end of the call records. Press VOLUME / REVIEW to see other records. ■ NO CALLS There are no call records stored in memory. ■ INCOMPLETE DATA The Caller ID information is incomplete. This message usually indicates temporary interference. There is no problem with the phone. ■ DELETE ALL? To delete all call records. ■ LONG DISTANCE The message sent is a long distance call. ■ RINGING There is an incoming call. 22 USING THE CL906 ■ RECHARGE BATTERY The handset battery is getting low. Place the handset on the base in order to recharge the battery. CL906.book Page 23 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM/SOLUTION into a working outlet. - Check that the wall plug is not controlled by a wall switch. - Replace or recharge the battery. See Install Handset Battery on page 8. ■ No dial tone - Verify that the line cord is connected and secure. - Check that the handset battery pack is fully charged and plugged in. ■ Phone does not dial out - Check that TONE / PULSE is set correctly in “Dial Method” on page 13. - Call your phone company to check the type of dialing service you have. ■ The phone has static or fades in and out - Change channels. See Finding Clear Reception on page 16. - Check to see that you are not out of range of the base. - Check that the handset battery pack is fully charged. - Change the base location. ■ Blank or faint screen - Place the handset in the cradle for several seconds. Ensure the handset is making contact in the cradle. - Check the AC adapter. Be sure the adapter is not damaged and that it is securely plugged ■ INCOMPLETE DATA - Call information was corrupted before reaching the unit. - Normal static on the telephone line can cause an INCOMPLETE DATA message. If the condition persists, check with the phone company to ensure that there is not a problem with your phone line. ■ Caller ID/Call Waiting ID does not work properly - Verify that Caller ID service is active. Call your phone company’s business office to ensure that your services are active. - You can verify that Call Waiting is working by the double tones, indicating an incoming call. This is provided that an extension phone is not being used. TROUBLESHOOTING 23 CL906.book Page 24 Friday, January 18, 2002 2:25 PM CL906 - 900MHz Cordless ■ Charge light does not work - Check the AC adapter. Verify the adapter is not damaged and that it is securely plugged into a working outlet. - Check that the wall outlet is not controlled by a wall switch or a power strip. ■ Handset does not charge - Check that the AC adapter is plugged in and operating correctly. - See Install Handset Battery on page 8. ■ Voice Mail dials my password before the system is ready for it - Add more pauses to the dialed number. See “Setup Vmail?” on page 13. ■ Phone still does not work after going through above systems - Try resetting the phone. Unplug and plug in the AC adapter. Disconnect and reconnect the handset battery. Place the handset on the base for about 2 seconds or until you see that the IN USE / CHARGE light comes on steadily. 24 TROUBLESHOOTING
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