Continental Conair FF915AT 900MHz Cordless Telephone User Manual

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STOP...DON'T TAKE ME BACK TO THE STORE.
LOOK,..FOR THE TOLL-FREE “HELP” TELEPHONE NUMBER,
LISTEN...AS THE EXPERTS TALK YOU THROUGH THE
PROBLEM.
For lmmediale answers to your questions regardlng operation,
mlssing pans or lnstallatlon, call the
SOUTHWESTERN BELL FREEDOM PHONE®
RETAIL SALES HELP LINE AT:
1-800-366-0937
Monday - Friday 8:303.m. - 9:00pm. EST
Saturday 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m. EST
http://www.swareedomphonecom
SOUTHWESTERN BELL FREEDOM PHONE®
7475 N. Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307
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Southwestern Bell
Freedom Phone®
900MHz
Cordless Telephone
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CON EN 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES
NAME OF CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS...
FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
BOX CONTENTS ...........
PREPARATION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALMTION .... ,. ..
HANDSET BATTERY CHARGING.
CALLER ID SETUP.
TELEPHONE OPERATION.,,
CALLER ID OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING ..
PRODUCT CARE .... .. ..
SERVICE .
LIMITED WARRANTY .......
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MPORT NT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS. INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product,
3. Unplug this product lrorn the wall telephone iack and power outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water. for example. near a bath tub. wash bowl.
kitchen sink. laundry tub. swimming pool, or in a wet basement.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart. stand or table. The product may
tall. causing serious damage.
6. Slots or openings in the cabinet and the back and bottom are provided tor
ventilation. to protect it trom overheating. These openings must not be blocked or
covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, or
other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. It you are not sure oi the type oi power supply to your home,
consult your dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where
the cord will be damaged by persons stepping on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in tire or
electric shock.
10 Never push obiects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out pans. This could result in fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product,
t1.To reduce the risk 01 electric shock. do not disassemble this product. instead,
when ser—vice or repair work is required. take it to a qualified service technician.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently
JSEd.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and reter servicing to qualified service
personnel under the lctlowing conditions",
a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed
b.“ liquid has been spilled ‘into the product
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d It the product does not operate normally, and proper operating instructions have
been toilowed. adjust only these controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adiustment of other controls may result in damage and Will
olten require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
e. if the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
t. it the product exhibits a distinct change in perlormance
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk or electric shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
SAFETY INSTRUC ONS FOR BATTERIES
Safety Instructions for Batteries
Handset Battery Pack
CAUTION:
Use only a Southwestern Bell Freedom Pnone® approved battery pack in the
handset at your FF915AT Cordless Telephone. To reduce the risk of tire or injury.
always do the lollowlng when replacing. discarding or charging batteries When
handling the batteries, be careful not to short the battery with conducting materials
such as rings. bracelets. and keys, The battery or conducting material may overheat
and cause burns.
Use only the lollowmg type and size oi battery pack.
FOR HANDSET UNlT.
a. GPAOAAK 3 (iv AOOmAi-lr. GP! international Ltd or
b. BYD D-2/3AAAOOBC 3.6V 400mAHr, BVD Battery Co .Ltd.
CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMlUM
BATTERY BATTERY MUST BE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY
a. Do not dispose ol the battery pack in a tire. The cell may explode Check with
local codes ior possible special disposal instructions,
in Do not attempt to open or mutilate the battery pack. The chemicals are
dangerous and may cause damage to the eyes or skin, and may be toxic il
swallowed.
c. Follow the charge instructions outlined in this manual.
(See page is)
The EPA certified RBRC®* Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates that Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone® Retail Sales is voluntarily
participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end
ol their uselui lite. when taken out at service in the United States or Canada, The
RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries
into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your areas
Please call t~800-8»BATTERY tor lntormation on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
bans / restrictions in your area. Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone® Retail Saies‘s
involvement in this program is part 0! our commitment to presen/ing our envtronment
and conserving our natural resources.
‘RBRCKE is a trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
Save These Instructions
NAME OF CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS
Handset Controls, Indicators
Receiver Volume
Switch
To adiusi the receiver volume
level
Antenna
ooooo
ooooo
Earplece
Ringer On/Oll Switch
Caller ID Review
Buttons
Memory scroll buttons
Caller ID Calls Button
Recalls Caller lD llsI or series
out the entered number
LCD Display Indicator
Talk Button
Used to make or to terminate
calls
New Call indicator
Flashes to indicate there are
calls that have not been
reviewed
Memory Button
Used to store or recall
numbers in memory
Keypad
Number buttons
Delete Button
Used tor detetirig Caller ID
entries
Channel Button
Used to select another
charmer Ior clearer reception
Rediai Button
Heaiais the last number or
adds a Dausa
Flash Button
Used to access call Walllrig (ii
available)
Microphone
LCD Display Indicator
New Voice
New Call/ I Repeated Cali Message
Call Counter I Indicator Indicator Clock Clock Ticker Date
I12»digit Number Llne 12-character Text Line VIP Indicator
New Call / Cali Counter
Shows the amount at calls / new calls in standby mode
When there is new call that has not been reviewed, the "NEW CALL" and the New
Call LED on the handset will blinkr
Repeated Call Indicator
Lights on to tndtcate the displayed phone number called more than once
New Voice Message Indicator
Indicates that the mat] box In central office has a message
Clock
Shows the real ttme clock (AM/PM) format or the time stamp oI a Caller ID record.
Clock Ticker
Blinks when real ttme clock is being displayed
Date
Shows the date (MM/DD) format, or the date stamp of a Caller ID recordr
12-digit Number Llne
Display the caller's number, or dtsplay your dialed dtgtts.
12-character Text Line
Display caller's name. can timer and system prompt (such as RINGING, TALK),
VIP Indicator
Indicates that priority ringer has been set lot the displayed number.
Base Unit Controls and Indicators
Telephone Line
connect the telephone ime
cord here
DC In
connect the AC adaptor cord here
dtalmg
Tone / Pulse
sets the ufllt to pulse 0! tone
Hanger
Antenna
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In Use LED
ttghts when the
handset Is In Talk
made
Flashes when an
tncomtng call ts
recetved.
@~H—
Charge LED
Ltghts when the
handset ts on Ihfl
cradle and the
battery IS betng
charged
tang a." u
900 M 2
Pag e butto n
used to locate the
handset
CC WA U T KNOW
This equipment complies wrth Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of the base of
this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC
Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment You
must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your
telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is
called in most. but not all areas, the sum of the REN‘s of all devices connected to
one line should not exceed five (50). To be certain of the number of devices you may
connect to your line. as determined by the HEN, you should contact your local
telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area
If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network. the telephone
company may discontinue your service temporarily, if possible. they will notify you in
advance But it advance notice isn‘t practical, you will be notified as soon as possible.
You Will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, eqUipment, opera-tions,
or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment if they do,
you Will be notified in advance to give you an opponunity to maintain uninterrupted
telephone service. If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment,
disconnect from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are
sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to party lines is subiect to state tariffs.
This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
pany responsible for compliance could veid the user‘s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class E! digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may
cause interference to nearby TV's and VCR‘s. To minimize or prevent such
interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top
of a TV or VCR It interference is experienced. moving the cordless telephone farther
away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference. 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 tollowmg 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.
NTRODU ON
ABOUT THE FF915
The FF9t5 is a 900 MHZ Cordless Phone With Caller Identifier It is
designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life,
and outstanding performance,
FEATURES
0 Caller ID (64 call data memory locations) with call waiting
- 40 Channels (auto Qt manual selection)
- LCD on the handset wrth three-language selection
- 10-Number Two-touch Dial Memory
- Direct dialing from caller list
' Extended battery life
- Digital security coding
The FF915 features include AutoTaIk" and AutoStandby". AutoTaIk‘“
allows you to answer a call by iust removing the Handset from the
Base so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons or flipping
swttches.AutoStandby" allows you to hang up by Simply returning the
handset to the Base.
The UltraClear Plus'“ true compander circuitry virtually eliminates
background l’tOlSE, This innovative technology, together with 40
different channels, provides you with the best possible reception
during all your conversations.
TO PROTECT YOU AGAINST MISBILLED CALLS. THE FF915 HAS
RANDOM CODE“ DlGITAL SECURITY WHICH AUTOMATICALLY
SELECTS ONE OF OVER 65 000 DIGlTAL SECURITY CODES FOR
THE HANDSET AND BASE UNIT. ALSO, THE AUTOSECURER"
FEATURE ELECTRONICALLY LOCKS YOUR PHONE WHEN THE
HANDSET lS IN THE BASE. TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR FFQtS,
PLEASE READ THIS OPERATING GUIDE THOROUGHLY.
INTRODUCTION (CONT)
Box Contents
~Base unit ~AC adaptor With cord
-Handset wrth rechargeable battery -Desk/Wa|| mounting bracket
~Owner's manual ~Quick reference guide
- Memory card ' Registration card
~Telephono line cord
NOTE:
3 Keep the shipping carton and packaging, in case you need to transport your
phone.
b It any ol these items are missing or damaged. contact your place 01 purchase,
Preliminary Preparation
Telephone Line Installation
1. Never install telephone jacks during a lightning storm
2. Never install telephone lacks in wet locations unless the lack is specifically
deSigned tor wet locations
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network intertace.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines
Modular Outlet
The FF915 cordless telephone operates trom a standard 110/120 volt outlet. The
handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. Batteries are charged
automatically when the handset is placed in the cradle of the base unit.
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INS TION
Desk or Table Installation
1. To connect Desk/Wall mount bracket in the desk/table position. simply align the
bracket With th ebracket slots on the Base until it is securely in place.
2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the SV DC input jack on the Base unit.
NOTE
Place the AC adaptor cord inside the molded strainrreliel
3. Plug one end oi the telephone cord into the TEL LlNE jack on the Base Unit
a. Raise the antenna on the Base unit.
5. Plug the other end oi the telephone cord into the telephone wall jack.
6. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
NOTE
Use onlt with the AC adaptor supplied with FF915.
To AC curler
tAc 120 v sonl
not create a trip hazard, or where they could become
z Place the telephone and power cords where they will
chafed and create a fire or other electrical hazards,
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IN A LATION (CONT)
Wall Mounting
The FF915 may be mounted on a wall phone plate or onto two screws (not included)
that you laslen to the wall. For either type oi installation, complete the loliowing steps
first.
1. in case oi usrng the standard wall plate, this step is not necessary.
Place the Desk/Wall bracket on the wall and mark the location at the screws.
Install the screws leaving 3/16" ectendlng out from the wall. Use anchors to
secure screws.
2. To connect the Desk/Wall bracket in the wall mount position, simply align the
bracket with the slots on the base until it is securely in place
3. Insert the AC adaptor into the back oi the unit,
4. Plug one end at the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE lack on the Base unit
5. Thread the adaptor cord and telephone line cord through the grooves in the back
oi the unit. The cord Will exit lrom the bottom.
DO NOT CONNECT THE AC ADAPTOR TO THE WALL POWER OUTLET VET.
6. Plug the other end 0! the line cord into the wall jack
7. Mount the phone on the wallplate studs and press until the unit locks in place.
8. Plug the AC adaptor into the power outlet.
INS LLATION (CONT)
Handset Batten! Charging:
The battery pack in the handset must be lully charged for about 10-14 hours before
using the telephone.
Alter connecting to AC power, leave the handset unused in the cradle tor ten to
lourteen hours, Later, it will take less time lor the battery to recharge. The CHARGE
LED on the base will be lit when the handset is in the cradle.
NOTE:
3. When the battery gets low. the TALK LED will flash. and the unit will beep lor 30
seconds.
b lt the battery becomes low while you are on a call, you will be disconnected after
about 3 minutes. Terminate the call quickly, and put the handset in the base to
recharge the battery
c, The battery erI hold its charge for several days out oi the cradle, depending on
use.
NOTE:
The handset will not ring when the ringer is in the “OFF" position If the handset is
out ol the cradle, the TALK LED will llash during an incoming call.
To Replace Batteries:
®; 1. Flemove battery cover,
l .
2. Remove old battery.
3. Plug the cord of the battery pack into the handset and
place the battery in the case.
4. Slide battery cover until it clicks in place Charge 10-14
\ hours belore lirst use.
To maximize your battery‘s lite, we recommend that you periodically lully discharge
the battery, and then recharge it, To do this, unplug your phone line cord from the
wall phone lack Press the TALK button, and allow the handset to remain on for 10 to
12 hours. Reconnect the phone cord to the wall phone lack. Return the handset to
the base and allow it to lully charge lor 12 hours. ll this process is completed
monthly, it Will reduce the memory buildup that occurs from frequent partial charging.
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CALLER ID SETUP
To Set Language
1. After the Handset battery is fully charged, the LCD
display will show “SET LANGUAGE".
SET LHNGUHGE
2. Press the REVlEW "A" or “V" button to select
ENGLlSH. FRENCH or SPANISH.
Ct. Press the DEL key to confirm the displayed
language. The unit Will beep once and Will begin to
set area code
ENGLISH
To Set Area Code
1. Press “A" or "V" button to select the correct tirst digit oi your local area code.
Press the DEL key to move to the next digit it there is no input within 20 seconds.
the programme will go back to the “SET LANGUAGE“ step.
2. Repeat step i for the programming oi the second
and the third digit ol your local area code.
"El
3. Press the DEL key to after select the third digit to _ 5”
confirm the displayed local area code, The unit will HREH LDDE 7
beep once and will begin to set the contrast
To Set Contrast
1t Press the “A" or ”V” button to adjust the display
contrast to the desired level (darker or lighter). ll
there is no input within 20 seconds, the
programme willgo back to the “SET LANGUAGE“ CDNTFIHST 1 1
step.
2. Press the DEL key to conlirm the displayed
contrast level The unit will show the default
Time/Date (1200 AM. 1/01) The time and date
Will be automatically updated when the first
incoming Caller lD call is received.
NOTE:
1. The Caller lD setup procedure Will not begin until the handset is lully charged
2. To set up your FF915 again. press the Caller lD “CALLS" button tor 2 seconds in
Date/Time screen.
3. Your FF915 will always stay in setup mode, until you complete the setup steps.
However. it will still record the Caller lD lnlormations.
4. To adlust the LCD display contrast while in the standby or reView mode. press
and hold the "A" and “V“ buttons at the same time tor 2 seconds.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
Tone / Pulse Operation
The FF915 will operate on tone or rotary
(pulse) systems.
1. it your house is wired tor rotary
service, move the Tone/Pulse much to
the Pulse position,
2. It your house is wired tor Tone
Service. move the Tone/Pulse switch to
the Tone position,
3. Il you are unsure oi the type ol
dialing service you have. set the swttch
to Tone. On the handset. press the TALK
button and dial any digit on the keypad.
lithe dial tone persists. switch to Pulse.
To disconnect. press the TALK button
again, or set the handset in the cradle,
' _'_ ©
1 TONE/PULSE
Digital Security System
Vour FF915 Cordless Telephone is
equipped with a digital security coding
system to protect your base unit from
being accessed by other cordless
telephones.
The code allows your base and handset
to recognize each other so that other
cordless phones will not make calls on
your line.
It the AC adaptor is disconnected or a
loss of power occurs while the handset
is away irom the base unit, the security
code will be lost and the phone will be
inoperable. It this occurs, reconnect the
AC adaptor and return the handset to the
base unit so that the security code is
IESEI
When the handset is not in the base.
only a handset having the identical
security code and operating on the
same channel can access the base and
use your phone line.
When the handset is in the base. no
other handset, even those having the
identical security code and operating on
the same channel can access the base
and use your phone line.
Digital security coding will also eliminate
the “false" ringing associated with
cordless telephones not equipped with
this teature,
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TELEPHONE OPERATION (CONT)
40 Channel AutoScan
Operation
Your cordless telephone has 40
operating channels. The phone will
automatically search and select the
clearest channel when you press the
TALK button if you hear noise or other
interference during your conversation.
you can manually select a cIearer
channel by pressing and reieasmg the
CHANNEL button on the handset to
switch to another spare channel. Your
call Will not be interrupted.
cmwrvzt NEW
000
NOTE:
You must be in usable range to change
channels, It you press the CHANNEL
button when you are close to being out
at range, you may lose the call. it this
occurs. place the handset back into the
base tor a tew seconds to reset the
security code and then make the call
again
Receiver Volume Control
Vour FF915 allows you to adjust the
handset volume to a more comfortable
listening level Slide the RECEIVER
VOLUME CONTROL on the side 01 the
handset to NORM. MiD or HIGH.
imam:
Ira/tilt 0 my
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Making a Call
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1. Make sure the base antenna is in
upright position
2. Litt the handset and press the TALK
button to be connected to the phone
line. The TALK button thI light
continuously. The W USE LED on the
base Will light.
3. Atter hearing a dial tone. dial the
desired number
4. it you misdial. simply press the TALK
button. wait for a couple oi seconds. and
press the TALK button again tor a new
dial tone.
5. After your conversation is completed.
press the TALK button once to
disconnect the line, or return the
handset to the base. The TALK and IN
USE LED will turn 0"
Receiving a Call
When the phone rings:
1. lF THE HANDSET IS OUT OF THE
CRADLE. press the TALK button on the
handset The TALK LED Will tiash rapidly
2. lF THE HANDSET is N THE
CRADLE. lift the handset. DO NOT press
the TALK button. as you will be
connected automatically.
TELEPHONE OPERATION (CONT)
NOTE:
it you experience ditticuity With placing
or receiving calls, the lost security code
may be the cause at the problem. When
this occurs, the handset can no longer
communicate With its base The loss oi
the code can occur any of the toltowing
ways: it the battery is drained and needs
recharging; the handset is out oi range
of the base unit; the AC adaptor is
disconnected or a power loss has
occurred; or anything that causes
electrical interference. tor example
multiple cordless telephones. baby
monitors. televtsions. VCR's etc. Reset
the security code by placing the handset
on the base for to seconds. it that does
not work. make sure the AC adapto' is
connected. It necessary, unplug the AC
adaptor from the power source.
Disconnect the battery tor 5 seconds
and then reconnect Place the handset
on the base and then repiug the AC
adaptor (see Troubleshooting).
Ringer Control
it you do not want the unit to ring. set the
RlNGEFi switch on the side oi the
handset to OFF The handset will no
longer ring when a call is being received.
The handset TALK LED wrli flash when a
call comes in
Flash
Vou can use your cordless telephone
with special services such as Call
Waiting or Three Way Calling (Special
subscription trom your local telephone
company is required), During a
telephone conversation. you may hear a
tone or click. which indicates that you
are receiving another call. To speak to
the second caller and put the lirst caller
on hold. press the FLASH button Press
FLASH button again to return to the
original call. You may also press the
FLASH button to obtain a new dial tone.
Page/Handset Locator
You can send a page signal trom the
base to the handset.
Press the F‘AGE button on the base. The
handset will beep tor 60 seconds. Press
any key on the handset to stop paging.
mafia
l i
Out of Range
It you try to place a call when you are too
tar away trom the base. you will hear
static it this occurs. move closer to the
base.
Temporary Tone (*):
ln Pulse dialing mode. you can access
bank facilities. telephone answering
machines, etc. by simply pressing the
TONEt ') key to get into the tone mode
and input the required tone codes. It will
reset automatically after you end your
call
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TELEPHONE OPERA ION (CONT.)
Memory Feature
Your FF915 is equipped with to
memories lor programming your most
trequently dialed telephone numbers.
You can store up to 16 digits in each at
the memory locations 0 through 9 by
iollowmg the steps outlined
A record at the numbers to be speed-
dialed may be kept on the memory index
chan on page 24 in this manual.
To Program
Called Numbers
eds arm—w nrw cAu
DEL umber
ELDOO
Frequently
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1. Pick up the handset DO NOT PRESS
TALK button.
2. Press the MEMORY button: the TALK
LED on handset Will blink.
3. Dial phone number (up to 16 digits)
Each TONE (”l entered uses one oi the
available dlgllS. Il you pause more than
20 seconds in programming, or it you
accidentally press a 17th digit. an error
tone Will sound. You then must
reprogram the number.
4. Press the MEMORY button again.
5. On the keypad press the memory
location 0 through 9 where you wish to
store the number You Wlil hear a beep to
conlirm the number has been
successlully stored in memory.
6. To store numbers in other locations.
start at step 2 again.
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To Retrieve Stored Numbers:
1. Pick up Handset.
2. Press TALK. and then MEMORY
button
3. Press the desired memory location
number. The number you programmed
Wl|| be automatically dialed
NOTE:
The number Will be dialed. based on the
setting oi the Tone/Pulse swrtch.
To Change a Stored Number:
Replace a stored number by
programming a new number in its place.
You will hear a beep conllrming the new
number has been stored
Redial
Your FF915 remembers the last number
dialed This is a convenient teature when
trying to place a call through to a phone
number that is not being answered or is
continuously busy.
1. Press the TALK button on the
handset.
2. When you hear a dial tone. press the
REDIAL button The number will be
dialed, based on the setting of the
TONE/PULSE swrtch.
L‘HANNEL REDML
Pause
You can insert a 4'second PAUSE into
the dialing oi long distance numbers.
Press the REDIAL button on the handset
during dialing
CALLER ID OPERATION
Receiving a Call
After the tirst ring, the caller's name and
telephone number will display on the
LCD. The New Call LED will flash until
you review ALL your new calls.
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The Caller lD information'lol up to 64
callers) will be stored in the order
received. It the received call inlormation
is the same as any ol the new calls. the
unit will display the “FiPT” icon to
indicate a repeat call. lithe unit receives
more than 64 calls, the oldest Caller lD
iniormation erI be erased
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NOTE:
It you answer your incoming call belore
the second ring. the unit will not display
the call information
Receiving Call Waiting Caller
ID
When you are on an existing phone call,
your FF915 Will display incoming call
waiting Caller ID inlormation
1. You will hear a beep and the
telephone will be muted momentarily
while the LCD display shows the Caller
iD inlormation ot the second caller.
2. When you access the call waiting
call, the Caller ID inlormation will
disappear and the Time/Day screen will
be displayed.
IMPORTANT:
You must subscribe to Call Waiting and
Call Waiting Caller ID service from your
local telephone cimpany in order to
receive Call Waiting Caller ID
lntormation.
Reviewing New Call Records
1. When Time/Date screen is displayed,
pressing the "A" Or "V" button will
display the inlormation lor the last new
call received.
2. Continue pressing “A“ or “V"
button to review all new call records in
the order the calls were received.
When a name received exceeds 12
characters. the first 12 characters will be
shown first with “V" showing on the
right hand side. Press the "V“ button to
view the remaining characters.
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3. Alter the final call has been
displayed. press the “A" or “V“ button
again. The New Call LED will stop
blinking and the LCD will show "END
NEW CALL".
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END NEH CHLL
NOTE:
it you do not review all new calls. the
Time/Date screen Will display after 20
seconds and the new call counter will
show the total number oi new calls
received (including those you just
reviewed)
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CALLER ID OPERATION (CONT.)
Reviewing AM Call Records
1. After you have reviewed all of the
new calls. press “A" or “V" buttons.
The LCD display will show the calls
stored in memory.
2. Continue to press “A" button to
display all records in the order they were
received from the oldest to the newest,
or “V" button from the newest to the
oldest.
3. After the last call record is reviewed.
the LCD Will show END v”.
-- END --
Caller ID Redial
THE LOCAL AREA CODE MUST BE
PROGRAMMED IN ORDER TO FULLY
UTlLlZE THE REDIAL FEATURE (SEE
PAGE 14). The FF915 allows you to
redial a phone number stored in the
Caller lD memory
1. Press the “A“ or “V" button to select
the Caller iD number that you want to
dial.
2 Press and release the CALLS button.
The number wtll scroll across the screen
from right to left as it is dialed
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With current telecom redialing situations.
there are 4 redial options:
(1) 7 digits without a 1 prettx
(2) 7 digits With a 1 prefix
(3) 10 digits Without a 1 prefix. and
(4) 10 digits With a i prefix
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(1) 7 digits without a 1 :
It the area code of the Caller ID number
matches to the setting of your FF915,
redial your local call by pressing the
CALLS button ONCE.
(z) 7 digits with a 1 .-
If it is necessary to insert a 1 prefix to
your local call, simply press the CALLS
button TWICE WITHIN 2 SECONDS.
(3) 10 digits without a 1 :
In some areas of the country. the area
code must be included even when
dialing a local call. in this situation, set
your FF915 area code to another 3 digits
not being used in the US. i.e. 100.etc.
Once your area code is programmed as
above. your FF915 will record all 10
digits for every incoming call, Since the
prefix 1 will be added automatically
when dialing a 10 digits number. press
the CALLS button TWICE WITHIN 2
SECONDS for a local 10 digits call
wrthout a prefix i.
(4) 70 digits with a 1 :
Since the prefix 1 will be added
automatically when dialing a 10 digits
number, simply press the CALLS button
ONCE to make your call.
NOTE:
Use caution when pressing the CALLS
button. Press and release rapidly lithe
CALLS button is pressed and held for
more than 2 seconds. the VIP CALL
feature will be activated.
CALLER ID OPERATION (CONT ' * .
Caller ID Erase
To Erase a Single Call
1. Press the "A" or “V" button to
review the Caller ID records you
received.
2. Press DEL button to erase the call
displayed: the display will show “EFIASE
7" on the bottom line.
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3. Press DEL button again. the Caller ID
will be erased and the display Will show
the next message.
NOTE:
If the current display message is the last
message came in, then the display will
Show END --".
To Erase All Calls
1. Press the “A" or “V“ button to
review the Caller ID records received
before erasing all calls.
2. While the display is in standby mode,
press and hold the DEL button for 2
seconds. The display will show "ERASE
ALL 7" on the bottom line
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3. Press the DEL button; all VIEWED
calls will be erased
NOTE:
1. ii there are messages that have not
been reviewed, the "Erase All Calls"
function cannot be perlorrned
2 VIP calls will not be erased when you
erase all calls.
VIP Calls
The FF915 allows you to create VIP call
records. When a VIP call is received. 4
beeps will sound between rings, to alert
you this is a VIP call,
To Create a VIP Call record :
1. Press the “A“ or "v" button to select
the Caller ID which you want to assign a
VIP ringer.
2. Press and hold the CALLS button for
2 seconds until a beep is heard. The
“VIP" icon is displayed.
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NOTE:
4 beeps will also sound when the
incoming VIP call is a Call Waiting call.
To Remove a VIP Call :
1. Press the “s" or “t” to select the call
you have marked “VIP".
2. Press and hold the CALLS button for
2 seconds. A beep Will sound and the
“VIP“ icon will disappear.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
it your FFSTS ls not pertorming to your ecpectatlons, please try these simple steps :
TROUBLESHOOTING (CON
Problem
Suggestion
Problem
Suggestion
Charge light won’t come
on when handset is placed
in base unit.
Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged into
the base unit and wall outlet,
Make sure the wall outlet is tunctloning,
Make sure the handset is properly seated in
lhe base ul’lll
Make sure the rechargeable battery pack is
properly placed in the handset
Make sure that the charging contacts on
the handset and on the base unit are clean.
No dial tone.
Charge the handset (or 10 hours betore
initial use
Place the hahdsel back lnto cradle (or 5
seconds
Make sure the handset is lully charged.
The CHARGE LED should Ilght when the
handset is in the cradle.
Can’t make outgoing
calls.
Make sure the Tone/Pulse sWitch ts set to
the correct setting lt set to the Tone mode.
sWitch to Pulse You may have pulse dlallng
service
Handset doesn't ring.
Make sure the Ringer On/otl svvitch on the
side oi the handset is set to the "On"
positlon
Rechargeable battery pack may be weak or
not lully charged Charge the battery pack
tor 4-5 hours.
Make sure the base antenna is in the
upright posltron
The handset may be too tar away lrom the
base unit
Make sure the Ac adaptor is plugged into
the base unit and wall outlet
Make sure the wall outlet is lunolloning.
There may be too many telephones
installed on the same line. Contact your
local telephone company to determine the
maximum number oi extensions tor your
calling area
Place the handset back into cradle lor 5
seconds
Caller’s voice is too low.
2.1
Swttch the Receiver Volume Control on the
handset to higher level.
Conversation is
interrupted frequently
Or .
Static noise is present
during conversation.
Move closer to the base.
Make sure the base antenna Is In the
upright position.
Press the CHANNEL button to swrtch to a
clearer channel.
Handset does not display
any Caller ID messages.
Check With your local telephone company
to make sure Call Waiting Caller ID service
is being provided on your telephone line
it you pick up the telephone belore the lirst
complete ring. the caller iniormatlon will not
be completely received
The display screen is dim
or blank.
Adiust the contrast.
Unit is not receiving Call
Waiting Caller ID calls.
Make sure you have subscribed to Call
Waitlng. caller ID. and Call Waiting Caller
to service lrom your local telephone
company.
The Caller ID data may have been attected
by temporary noise or line Condlllons. ln
these casesyou may see the incorrect
tritormation on the display. such as No
CALLER lD, CID BLOCKED. ERROR. a
blank screen. only the telephone number.
or only the name
Telephone numbers are
not dialed correctly from
the caller list.
Make sure you have set your local area
code
Make sure the displayed telephone number
retlects the correct diallng situation (i e. “I "
belore area code)
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PRODU T CA
A Avoid putting cordless phones near
heating appliances and devices that
generate electrical noise (motors.
fluorescent lamps. etc).
B, Avoid rough treatment ot the phone
by placing the handset gently into the
base when hanging up. Avoid dropping
the handset.
C Clean your cordless telephone only
with a soft cloth slightly dampened with
water or mild hand soap. Do not use any
type ot solvent or abrasive cleaner.
Before cleaning, always un-plug the
phone from the wall outlet.
D. Your cordless phone is not designed
to be water resistant Do not use the
handset in the rain. in the pool or in the
shower Do not install your base unit
outdoors. near a sink. bath tub or
shower. Do not expose to direct sunlight.
E. Retain the original packaging should
you need to ship the phone at a later
date
Speed Dialing Numbers Index
Additional Information
A. Connecting this telephone to a coin
operated telephone or party line is
prohibited by law.
B, It it is determined that your telephone
is mallunctioning. the FCC requires that
it be disconnected lrom the modular
outlet until the problem has been
corrected,
For immediate answers to all your
questions regarding the operation of
your Southwestern Bell Freedom
Phone® call the Consumer Hotline, toll
tree at (sooiaeeosar,
LOCATION NUMBER LOCATlON NUMBER
0 5
1 6
2 7
3 8
4 9
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SERVICE
According to FCC regulations. this equipment, which has been certilied and
registered by the FCC. may only be repaired by authorized persons. It repairs or
adjustments are made by an unauthorized person. the FCC certllication may be
voided. Should you encounter any problems. please call the Southwestern Bell
Freedom Phone® toil-tree Customer Help Line for assistance: t- 800- 366~ 0937.
Monday ~ Friday between the hours at 8:30 am — 9:00 pm (EST) and Saturday
between the hours of 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST). You can also visit our website at
http://www,swbtreedomphone.com
FOR lN-WARRANTY SERVICE:
Package your complete unit (including all adapters. line cords. and other acce-
ssories) and ship the unit postage prepaid’ and insured (tor your protection) to:
SOUTHWESTERN BELL FREEDOM PHONE®
DEPT.: Warranty Repair
7475 N. Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale. AZ 85307
Be sure to include your return address, prool oi purchase. a daytime phone num-ber.
$9.50 lor postage and handling”. and a briet explanation at your difficulties.
‘NOTE: Calilornia residents need only provide proof ol purchase and should call 1~
800- 368- 0937 tor shipping instructions
FOR 0UT-0F»WARRANTY SERVICE :
Call our toll-tree Help Line lor the price ot a replacement betore returning your unit.
Please IoIlow all instructions for In-Warranty service (above) to return your unit. and
mark the package: DEPT.: Out-ot—Warranty.
ll you have called and know the cost oi your replacement. please include this
intormation with your unit for prompt service
QUESTIONS?
STOP...DON'T TAKE ME BACK TO THE STORE.
LOOK ..FOR THE TOLL-FREE ”HELP“ TELEPHONE NUMBER,
LISTEN...AS THE EXPERTS TALK YOU THROUGH THE PROBLEM.
For immediate answers to your questions regarding operation. missing parts or
installation. call the
SOUTHWESTERN BELL FREEDOM PHONE® HELP LINE AT:
1~800-365-0937
http://www.swbtreedomphone.com
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