Giant Telecom S245X 2.4GHz Digital Modualtion Cordless Phone w/ CID User Manual

Giant Telecom Limited 2.4GHz Digital Modualtion Cordless Phone w/ CID

User Manual

User’s Manual for American Telecom 5100 Series Model Numbers 5101, 5102, 5103, 5104 and 5105 2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone To fully enjoy all the benefits of this product, we ask that you review the information contained in this manual
2TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................................. 4 Safety Instructions for Handset Battery Pack.......................................................................................................... 5 Handset and Base Layouts ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Handset and Charger............................................................................................................................................... 7 LCD Display ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 Features................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Basic Operation..................................................................................................................................................... 10 Answering Calls .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Display presentation for incoming calls:............................................................................................ 10 Display presentation during an ongoing call:......................................................................................11 Display presentation after call is terminated .......................................................................................11 Making Internal Calls ..................................................................................................................................11 Making External Calls................................................................................................................................ 12 Making Calls – Pre-Dialling .............................................................................................................. 12 Making Calls – Post-Dialing.............................................................................................................. 12 Teleconference and Intercom Call Transferring .......................................................................................... 12 Call Waiting / Call Waiting ID..................................................................................................................... 13 Call Waiting ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Call Waiting ID .................................................................................................................................. 13 Redial .......................................................................................................................................................... 13 Muting the Handset Microphone................................................................................................................. 13 Page ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Hands-Free Mode....................................................................................................................................... 13 Pay-Per-Use (PPU) Keys............................................................................................................................. 13 Long Distance Service (LDS) Key.............................................................................................................. 14 Handset Menu and Programming ................................................................................................................ 14 Call Log (Caller ID) .................................................................................................................................... 14 Phone Book ................................................................................................................................................. 16 Characters .......................................................................................................................................... 16 Phone Book Operation....................................................................................................................... 17 How to use your Phone Book: ........................................................................................................... 17 Deleting a Phone Book entry: ............................................................................................................ 17 Entering new names and numbers into the Phone Book:................................................................... 18 Volume......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Ring Volume................................................................................................................................................ 18 Ring Pattern................................................................................................................................................. 18 Auto talk...................................................................................................................................................... 19 Low Battery alert Tone ................................................................................................................................ 19
3No coverage alert Tone................................................................................................................................ 19 Key Tone ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Key Lock ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Power on/off ................................................................................................................................................ 20 Handset Naming .......................................................................................................................................... 20 Language ..................................................................................................................................................... 21 LCD Contrast .............................................................................................................................................. 21 Reset for Handset ........................................................................................................................................ 21 Handset setting ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Base PIN Code ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Base Dial Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 22 Base Flash Timing ....................................................................................................................................... 22 Base Message Waiting LED ........................................................................................................................ 23 Resetting the Base ....................................................................................................................................... 23 Base setting.................................................................................................................................................. 23 Base Unit Status Indication ......................................................................................................................... 23 Display Messages ........................................................................................................................................ 23 Registering Your Handsets (Adding Handsets to Your System) .................................................................. 24 Consumer Information .......................................................................................................................................... 25 Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................................. 27 What does our warranty cover?.......................................................................................................... 27 For how long after the original purchase?.......................................................................................... 27 What will American telecom do?....................................................................................................... 27 How do I arrange for service, whether in or out of warranty? ........................................................... 27 What does our warranty not cover? ................................................................................................... 27 How does state or provincial law relate to this warranty?.................................................................. 27
4Important 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 PERSON, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners cleanser or aerosol cleanser. 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, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of 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 locate this product where the cord will be damaged by persons walking on it. 9. Do not overload wall outlet extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this product. 11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Instead, when some repair work is required, take the unit to a qualified 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 used. 12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or cabinet has be damaged. f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
513. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 15. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions for Handset Battery Pack CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Use only an approved battery pack in the handset of your American Telecom 5100 Series Cordless Telephone. To reduce the risk of fire or injury, always do the following when replacing, discarding, or charging battery, 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 following type and size of battery pack: FOR HANDSET UNIT: SANIK, 2SN-AAA70H-S-X2F Ni-MH AAA 700mAh 2.4V Battery Pack ATTENTION- Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 1. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. 2. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns. 3. Charge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual. 4. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery(ies) and battery charger. 5. Do not mix old and new batteries in this product. 6. Do not mix batteries of different sizes or from different manufacturers in this product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6Handset and Base Layouts 1 Dialing Keys (0-9; *; #) 2 Talk / Speakerphone 9 Phone Book 3 Clear / Mute 10 Volume ▼/ Scroll ▼/ Caller ID 4 Flash 11 Intercom 5 LDS (Long Distance Service) 12 Off / Cancel 6 Program / Okay 13 Repeat Dial (Pay-Per-Use) 7 Volume ▲ / Scroll ▲ / Redial 14 411 Directory Info. (Pay-Per-Use) 8 Display (LCD) 15 *69 Last Call Return (Pay-Per-Use) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
7 16 Message Waiting/In Use Indicator 18 Page 17 Charge Indicator Handset and Charger 19 Charging LED 16 17 18
8LCD Display Speakerphone icon (displayed when the Speakerphone is ON) Key lock icon (displayed when user locks the keypad) Mute icon (displayed when Handset microphone is Mute) Low battery icon (on only if battery voltage is low) Off Hook icon (displayed when Handset is on an external or intercom call) NEW icon (displayed when new Caller ID records have been received) Ringer OFF icon (displayed when user turns the ringer off) In Service icon (displayed when Handset is ‘in range’ of the Base) Getting Started Install and Charge the Battery Pack 1 Open the battery compartment by sliding the cover down. 2 Plug the Battery Pack connector into the Handset socket, then place the battery pack and wires in the compartment. 3 Slide the battery cover back into place.
94 (Optional) Attach the belt clip and change color face plate, if desired. 5 Choose the appropriate mounting bracket. One is for tabletop installations. The bracket with the round hole is for wall mounting. You must use one of the brackets. Thread the telephone cord and DC power cord through the large opening in the bracket. Plug the two cords into the corresponding jacks on the bottom of the Base. 6 Snap the bracket into place on the back of the Base. If you are using the tabletop bracket, run the two cords through the channel at the back of the bracket. If you are wall mounting the Base, carefully line up the slots on the wall mount bracket with the studs on the telephone wall plate, and carefully mount the telephone on the wall. 7 Connect the power supply to a live outlet. Make sure the outlet is not controlled by a switch. 8 Leave the Handset in the Base for 10 hours so that the battery pack is fully charged. 9 Plug the adaptor in socket-outlet which is near equipment and easily accessible. 10 Place the Handset in the Base cradle. The Handset and Base communicate with each other automatically (if handset is not registered before, the display will show “Not Reg” to indicate this handset needs registration) 11 Allow the Handset to charge for a day for the first time charging. The CHARGE indicator on the Base will glow while the Handset is charging.
10Features Congratulation on your purchase of this high quality, cordless telephone set. The set offers the following features: 1. Phone book for 50 entries with names and numbers. 2. Caller ID function with caller list for 30 numbers or names from phone book (dependent on network) 3. Dot matrix alphanumeric LCD display 4. Extended redialing for 10 call numbers 5. Microphone mute 6. Keypad lock 7. Power on/off 8. Support 3 operation languages. 9. Internal ,free communication between handsets 10. Pre-dialing. 11. Smart dialing 12. Automatic call answering on/off 13. Three Pay-Per-Use(PPU) Keys 14. Long Distance Service 15. Operation of up to 4 handsets 16. Up to 100 hours standby 17. Up to 10 hours talk time Basic Operation Answering Calls If auto talk is disabled, press Talk/Spk, If auto talk is enabled, the incoming call is answered by removing the Handset from the charger.. If the Handset is not cradled, simply press Talk/Spk. During the call, you can press Talk/Spk to toggle Speakerphone On/Off. You can end your call by pressing: ●OFF, or ●Place the Handset in the charger Display presentation for incoming calls: An incoming call without caller ID: Call If your local service provider sends the caller ID information, First “Call” and” ” will display, then the caller ID information will display. 987-654-3210 or, in addition to that, caller’s name and time/date information. The name, which will be shown, may either come from the service provider or from the Phone Book. If the CID information sent by the service provider contains name information, this name will be shown. However, if the calling number matches a number you have programmed in the Phone Book, the name associated with this number is shown instead; i.e. the Phone Book name takes precedence. SOMEBODY 987-654-3210 The Caller ID information may be blocked. The Handset will display calls with blocked name/numbers as indicated below: Private number: SMITH Withheld
11 Out of area number: SMITH Unavailable Private name: Withheld 98-765-4321 Out of area name: Unavailable 98-765-4321 If both name and number are blocked: Private name & number: Withheld Out of area name & number: Unavailable Display presentation during an ongoing call: When answer the call, the display changes depending on the type of call. The different presentations are: Call without Caller ID: Call 00:00:10 Call with caller ID (number only): 987-654-3210 00:00:10 If the Caller ID number is blocked (and no name), the incoming call is shows as: Call 00:00:10 Call with Caller ID (number and name or an associated number in the Phone book): SOMEBODY 00:00:10 Calls with blocked name in Caller ID is shown as: Call 00:00:10 The number ‘00:00:10’ represents the elapsed time of your call, in hours, minutes and seconds. Key entries during a call will replace the number/name in the second line, and the digits are left-truncated in case the entered number exceeds 16 digits. Display presentation after call is terminated When the call is terminated, the current screen is maintained for 2 seconds before the phone returns to idle presentation. This current display is interrupted in the event of a key press or an incoming call. Making Internal Calls If more than one handset is registered on the base station, internal calls can be made free of charge. 1. Press the INT key. 2. Press the number of the required handset (1..4) . Carry out the conversation. 3. Press the OFF key to end the call. Note: 1. When two handsets are in intercom mode and there is a external call (a beep tone can be heard on the handsets.), third handset is allowed to answer.(only after ending the internal call , external call can be
12answered) 2. When a handset is in call mode, the other handsets are allowed to intercom each other. Making External Calls Making Calls – Pre-Dialling You can enter the phone number before pressing Talk/Spk to get a dial tone: 1. Enter the number. It will be displayed as enlarged font. In case the number exceeds 16 digits, it will split the numbers into two lines with normal font. You may enter a 3-second pause in the sequence by holding “0”. It is indicated by the character "P". 1234567890123P96 322300 2. Check if the number is correct. You can backspace by pressing CLEAR. The entire number is cleared by holding down CLEAR. 3. Press Talk/Spk to dial the displayed number. 7890123P96322300 00:00:01 4. During the call, you can press Talk/Spk to toggle Speakerphone On/Off. 5. The max pre-dialing number is 24 digits. Making Calls – Post-Dialing 1. Press Talk/Spk, and listen for dial tone. 2. Enter the phone number and it will dial out: 9876543210 00:00:01 The display shows the digits of the number as they are entered. The first digit is entered in the left-hand side of the second line. 3. During the call, you can press Talk/Spk to toggle Speakerphone On/Off. Ending your outgoing call Your outgoing call is terminated by either pressing: ●OFF; ●or by placing the Handset in the charger. After terminating your call, the Call Timer stops running. The Handset returns to the idle screen after 2 seconds. If the Handset is put in the cradle, it returns to the idle screen immediately. NOTE: If the Handset connection is lost, (e.g. the Handset is out of range of the Base for at least 5 seconds), the Base Unit automatically goes on-hook (terminates the call), and the Handset will display ‘Searching’. Teleconference and Intercom Call Transferring After having received an external call, it is possible to include a second handset in the conversation (three-way conference) 1. Press the INT and enter the number of the corresponding handset (e.g.2) which should be included in the call. 2. The external caller is kept on hold. As soon as handset 2 takes the call, press Talk/Spk key to transfer the call to handset 2. Note: the handset which initiates the intercom can switch to talk between the line and the intercom handset by pressing PROG/OK key twice to select the ‘Switching’ . .(when the intercom is processing,the far end user will hear beep tone) Or 3. In order to join Teleconference, simply press the Talk/Spk LDS or PPU button of the handset (except the handset talking with the external line), teleconference will be activated automatically. (A beep tone will be heard and “Conference “ will be displayed on the LCD.) 4. By pressing the OFF key, any of the handsets can be disconnected from the teleconference and the other
13handset continues with the external call. Call Waiting / Call Waiting ID Call Waiting When you receive a Call Waiting alert tone in the earpiece (or Handset Speakerphone), the ‘waiting’ call can be answered by pressing the FLASH key. Pressing FLASH clears the second line in the display. If the ‘waiting’ call is not answered, the display will return to normal ongoing call presentation after 15 seconds. Call Waiting ID When the Handset is in use, and you receive Caller ID information, the Redial and call log menu will be available by pressing “PROG/OK” button. Use the ▲ and ▼ scroll keys to highlight the desired action. Confirm the action by pressing PROG//OK. The Handset then returns to the normal call display. Redial The last 10 called numbers are stored in redial memory. With the Handset idle (on hook), press RDL and Use the ▲ and ▼ scroll keys to find the desired phone number. “Empty” will be displayed, and then the unit will return to standby mode. Muting the Handset Microphone It is possible to mute the microphone during a conversation by pressing the Clear/MUTE key. With the microphone muted, you can hear the other party, but they can’t hear you. Return to the two-way conversation by pressing Clear/MUTE again. The Mute function is automatically cancelled when you hang up (go on hook) Page The page call function is used as an aid to locate the Handset. Press PAGE on the Base Unit to page the Handset. Hands-Free Mode The hands-free operation can be switched on and off while in conversation. Using the Handset Speakerphone, you can place the Handset on a table talk hands-free. It’s a portable speakerphone! With the Handset either idle or active, enter hands-free operation by pressing Talk/Spk. Pressing Talk/Spk again will disable the hands-free operation. While in conversation, the hands-free function can be enabled or disabled pressing Talk/Spk. The hands-free mode is automatically deactivated when you terminate your call. NOTE: You can also use the speakerphone while the Handset is in the charger. Pay-Per-Use (PPU) Keys There are 3 Pay-Per-Use keys, located on the bottom row of the Handset. There are fees associated with use of these keys. Contact your local service provider for details. The 3 PPU keys are: a) Last Call Return---- *69 b) Repeat Dial---- *66 c) Information------ 411
14To use any of these PPU features: 1) Press the desired PPU access key. 2) The phone automatically goes off-hook and the number is dialed. -OR- 1) Press Talk/Spk. 2) Press the desired PPU access key Long Distance Service (LDS) Key LDS access from the Handset To dial the LDS access number 1. Press the LDS access number. 2. The phone automatically goes off-hook and you are connected to the Long Distance platform. Note: there is no response by pressing the LDS button when the phone is in off-hook state. Handset Menu and Programming 1. Press PROG//OK key to enter the menu. 2. Use the ▲ / ▼ keys to scroll through the menu items. By pressing ▼ twice at the last menu item, you will scroll to the first menu item; and by pressing ▲ twice at the first menu item, you will scroll to the last menu item. 3. Press Clear to step back one level in the menu 4. Press OFF to enter the idle stage 5. Press PROG//OK to choose the menu item shown in the first line of the display which has an Arrow pointer. 6. Confirm setting/level by pressing the PROG//OK key. The Handset automatically returns to the previous menu level. In case the Handset is in the menu mode when a call arrives, the phone automatically aborts the menu and receives the incoming call. The menu is not accessible during an ongoing call. If there are no key presses for 30 seconds while in the menu mode, the Handset automatically returns to an idle state. The menu is accessed by pressing the PROG//OK key. An overview of the menu structure is shown in Figure 1.1. Setup HS Ring melody Ring Volume Low battery No coverage Tones Key tone Auto talk Handset name English Language Francais Espanol Contrast Reset Figure 1.1 Menu structure. Call Log (Caller ID) All incoming calls with a valid Caller ID provided phone number are stored in the call log. Name and time/date information is also stored in the call log if your service provider sends it. The number of unanswered calls (NEW), if any, is indicated:
15 Missed Calls The new call indication is removed when the call log has been reviewed. The call log is entered via the menu, as described below or by pressing ▼ in idle mode, whereby the Handset jumps directly to the call log. The call log is reviewed as follows: 1. Press CID to enter the menu. 2. The caller’s name is shown in the second line of the display, and the number in the third line. If time and date information is contained in the CID and there are three lines in the display, it is shown in the top line. 12/10 7:48PM NEW SOMEBODY 987-654-3210 The name contained in the received CID is replaced by the name in the Phone Book, if the Phone Book contains a matching number; i.e. the Phone Book name takes precedence. 3. Scroll through the call log entries using the ▼ and ▲ keys. 11/27 11:02AM ANOTHERPERSON 012-345-6789 The following actions are possible from the call log: ●Dialing the caller displayed by pressing the Talk/Spk key. Press PROG //OK and using the ▼ and ▲ keys, you can select the following actions ●Select the number and edit it as pre-dialing. Pressing the Talk/Spk key when edit complete and ready to dial. ●Save number: Save the CID information displayed into the Phone Book by pressing the PROG//OK key. Before the name and number is transferred to the Phone Book, you can edit the number and name. Note: CID information without a valid phone number cannot be transferred to Phone Book memory. ●Delete: Delete the caller displayed by pressing the PROG//OK key. After press the PROG//OK key, you will be asked ‘Confirm?’; you can either accept deletion by pressing PROG//OK (=yes) or cancel it by pressing Clear (=no). ●Delete all?: You can delete all entries in the call log by pressing the PROG key. You will then be asked ‘Confirm?’ Accept the deletion by pressing PROG//OK (= yes) or cancel it by pressing CANCEL (= no). By selecting PROG//OK, the phone displays “CALL LOG EMPTY” for 5 seconds and returns to main menu after deleting. By selecting CANCEL, the phone returns to the Call Log. ●Exit the Call Log review by pressing the OFF key. Two info messages are displayed together with the Caller ID data: ●‘NEW’ icon on the right hand side of the top line indicates that the call has not previously been reviewed. The ‘NEW’ icon is cleared when scrolling to the next entry or when leaving the Call Log. The maximum length of the name shown in the second line is 15 characters. ●A number in the right hand side of the third line shows the call log number - 1 is the first (latest) received call. The maximum length of the number shown in the third line is 15 characters. If the number is longer, it is left truncated. The incoming calls are sorted by the order of arrival; the latest is shown first. A number is only contained once in the list. A new call from a caller that is already contained in the log removes the old entry and inserts the new call. All calls with a blocked number are stored as individual calls. Your Handset stores 30 records. If the call log is full, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new call. If the call log is empty when the user tries to enter to Call Log review, a message ‘Empty’ is displayed and the phone returns to the main menu after 2 sec. Empty
16 It is possible to change the number format in the call log before storing the name/number in the Phone book or dialing the caller. Pressing the # key toggles the number format. The available number formats depend on the received number. The table below shows the possible selections and the order as a function of the incoming number format. The number format is changed by truncating or by adding the digits as described in the table 1.1. Incoming format Dialable/storable formats and selection sequence 11 1xxx-yyy-yyyy xxx-yyy-yyyy 1-yyy-yyyy yyy-yyyy 10 xxx-yyy-yyyy 1-yyy-yyyy yyy-yyyy 1xxx-yyy-yyyy 8 1-yyy-yyyy yyy-yyyy 7 yyy-yyyy 1-yyy-yyyy Table 1.1 Number format selection. yyy-yyyy: basic number xxx: area code Phone Book ●You can store up to 50 Phone book entries, which includes names and phone numbers. ●The Phone book entries are sorted and presented in alphabetical order. ●Press PB to initiate Phone book operation. Characters Names are entered using the numerical keys. Characters are generated by multiple key presses (see the table below). The cursor moves to the next position if another numerical key is pressed or by pressing the ▼ key. The last entered character is deleted by pressing CLEAR or ▼. The entire name is cleared with a long CLEAR key press. At any time, you can Press * to switch between Upper and Lower case. Key Alphanumeric (For Phone book, including upper & lower case) Number 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 1 space space 1 1 1 2 A a B b C c 2 2 2 3 D d E e F f 3 3 3 4 G g H h I i 4 4 4 5 J j K k L l 5 5 5 6 M m N n O o 6 6 6 7 P p Q q R r S s 7 7 7 8 T t U u V v 8 8 8 9 W w X x Y y Z Z 9 9 9 0 . . , , ? ? ! ! 0 0 + + - - : : ' ' " " 0, P (Pause)
17* Toggle upper/lower case * # # # * * @ @ \ \ / / _ _ ( ( ) ) = = § # Table 1.2 Character guide. Phone Book Operation The Phone Book is entered via the menu, as described below. The Phone book is accessed by simply press PB: From the Phone Book menu it is possible to: ● Search for an entry and dial the number. If no records match the search criteria, the closest alphabetic match is displayed. ● Add New entry ● Select ● Edit an entry. ● Delete an entry. When attempting to search, edit or delete entries in an empty Phone Book, the Handset will display: Empty How to use your Phone Book: Searching for and dialing from the Phone Book: 1) Press PB 2) Scroll through the Phone book entries using ▼ or ▲; OR enter the first character of the desired name and continue searching using the ▼ or ▲ keys. NOTE: You can toggle Contact name and number display by pressing “*” key. R ROBERT 9898327822 1) Press TALK/SPK to dial the number. TALK 0:00:01 9898327822 Editing a Phone Book entry: 1) Press PB 2) Scroll through the Phone book entries using ▼ or ▲; OR enter the first character of the desired name and continue searching using the ▼ or ▲ keys. R ROBERT 9898327822 3) Press PROG/OK 4) Use ▼ or ▲ to select Edit to enter number edit mode and enter correct number. Press Clear/MUTE to erase a digit. A long CLEAR key press erases the whole number. 9898327777 5) Press PROG/OK to confirm number and enter name edit mode. ROBT 6) Press CLEAR or ▼ to erase right most character. A long CLEAR key press erases the whole name. 7) Press PROG/OK to confirm change. The phone returns to Phone Book recall mode. Deleting a Phone Book entry: 1) Press PB 2) Scroll through the Phone book entries using ▼ or ▲; OR enter the first character of the desired name and
18continue searching using the▼ or ▲ keys. R ROBERT …. 3) Press PROG/OK 4) Use ▼ or ▲ to select Delete? to delete the Number. 5) Press PROG to accept; the Phone Book displays the next entry. –OR- Press Clear to abort. Confirm? Entering new names and numbers into the Phone Book: 1) Press PB 2) Press PROG/OK twice to select Add new to add new number Enter number 3) Enter the number (up to 24 digits). 4) Press PROG Enter name 5) Enter the desired name (up to 15 characters). A name has to be entered, otherwise an audible alert is given and the phone returns to the ‘Enter name’ display. Enter name 6) Press PROG/OK. Your new entry has been stored. “Saved” will display, and the screen returns to: SOMEBODY Press OFF to return to the idle screen. If the Phone Book is full when the user tries to store a new number in it, a message ‘PHONEBOOK FULL’ is displayed and an error tone is emitted. PHONEBOOK FULL Volume During your conversation, the volume can be adjusted with the ▲/▼ keys. The level will be represented by the number of bars displayed on the screen. The display returns to normal in-call presentation after 4 seconds. Ring Volume The ring volume is adjusted by the following key sequence: 1) Press PROG /OK twice to select Setup HS > Ring melody Ring volume 2) Press ▼ once and Press PROG/OK to enter the ring volume sub-menu.  2) Using ▼/▲ keys. The current ring tone is played once at the selected new volume.  4) Press PROG/OK to confirm the setting. The display returns to: >RING VOLUME Tones Ringing is switched off by pressing * key and there is an alert tone to indicate that the Ringer is OFF / ON. Ring Pattern The ring pattern of an incoming call is changed by the following key sequence: 1) Press PROG/OK twice to select Setup HS.
19> Ring melody Ring volume 3) Press PROG/OK once more. 3) Using ▼/▲ keys. The selected ring pattern is played for you. >Melody 1 Melody 2 4) Press PROG/OK to confirm the setting. The display will return to: Saved Auto talk With Auto talk ON, you can answer a call by simply removing the Handset from the Base Unit. 1) Press PROG/OK twice to select Setup HS. > Ring melody Ring volume 2) Press the ▼ key three times. >AUTO TALK Handset name 3) Press PROG/OK to enter the auto talk sub-menu. >On OFF 4) Using ▲or ▼ to select your option (On / Off) 5) Press PROG/OK to confirm the setting. The display will return to: >AUTO TALK Handset name Low Battery alert Tone It is possible to disable the low battery alert tone by the following sequence: 1) Press PROG/OK twice to select Setup HS. > Ring melody Ring volume 2) Press the ▼ key two times. >Tones Auto talk 3) Press PROG/OK to enter the Tones sub-menu. >Low battery No coverage 4) Press PROG/OK to enter Low battery tone sub-menu 5) Using ▲or ▼ to select your option (On / Off) 6) Press PROG/OK to confirm the setting. Note: Low battery alert tone is On by default No coverage alert Tone It is possible to switch off the Out-of-range / no coverage alert tone by the following sequence: 1) Press PROG/OK twice to select Setup HS. > Ring melody Ring volume 2) Press the ▼ key two times. >Tones Auto talk 3) Press PROG/OK to enter the Tones sub-menu. >Low battery No coverage 4) Press the ▼ key once. >No coverage Key tone
205) Press PROG/OK to enter No coverage tone sub-menu 6) Using ▲or ▼ to select your option (On / Off) 7) Press PROG/OK to confirm the setting. Note: No coverage alert tone is Off by default Key Tone When the key tone option is enabled, any key press generates a click sound, except when the keypad is locked. To access the Key Tone option: 1) Press PROG/OK twice to select Setup HS. > Ring melody Ring volume 2) Press the ▼ key two times. >Tones Auto talk 3) Press PROG/OK to enter the Tones sub-menu. >Low battery No coverage 4) Press the ▼ key two times. >Key tone ------------------ 5) Press PROG/OK to enter Key tone sub-menu 6) Using ▲or ▼ to select your option (On / Off) 7) Press PROG//OK to confirm the setting. The display will return to: >Key tone ------------------ Note: 1) Key Click is On by default; and 2) Key Tone is disabled when the key lock is ON. Key Lock It is possible to lock / unlock the Handset keypad by holding #. Key lock is disabled in the event of an incoming call, but returns to key lock when the call is terminated. Key lock is disabled by default. Power on/off It is possible to switch off the handset by pressing and holding the OFF key for 3 seconds .When it is switched off, simply press Talk/Spk key to switch on the handset. Handset Naming It is possible to name your Handset. The name is shown in the 2nd line during idle mode, and it replaces the "Handset" indication. The maximum name length is 13 characters. The Handset is named by following this programming sequence: 1) Press PROG/OK twice to select Setup HS. > Ring melody Ring volume 2) Press the ▼ key four times. >HANDSET NAME LANGUAGE 3) Press PROG/OK to enter the Handset name sub-menu and the current Handset name will be displayed: Handset 4) Enter Handset name (characters are entered in the same way as for the Phone Book). DADDY PHONE 5) Press PROG/OK to confirm the setting.
21 Language The language used in the Handset display can be selected by following this sequence: 1) Press PROG/OK twice to select Setup HS. > Ring melody Ring volume 2) Press the ▼ key five times. >LANGUAGE Contrast 3) Press PROG/OK to enter the language selection sub-menu. The current language is shown in the second line. Use ▲ or ▼ to select English, Spanish or French, respectively. > English Francais 4) Press PROG/OK to confirm the setting. The phone returns to the previous menu. >LANGUAGE Contrast The default language is English. LCD Contrast It is possible to adjust the LCD contrast of the display by the following key sequence: 1) Press PROG/OK twice to select Setup HS > Ring melody Ring volume 2) Press ▼ six times > Contrast Reset 3) Press PROG/OK to enter the sub-menu.  4) Using ▼/▲ keys to select the new contrast.  5) Press PROG/OK to confirm the setting. The display returns to: >RING VOLUME Tones The default Contrast is set to 2 Reset for Handset It is possible to reset the Handset to Factory default setting by the following key sequence: 1) Press PROG/OK twice to select Setup HS > Ring melody Ring volume 2) Press ▼ seven times > Reset ----------------- 3) Press PROG/OK to enter the sub-menu. Reset? 4) Press PROG/OK to confirm the setting. The display returns to: >Reset -----------------
22 Handset setting Item Selection Preset Remark language 0:English 1:French 2:Spanish 0 Key click tone On/off on Keypad locked function On/off off Low battery tone On/off off No coverage tone On/off off Ringer off On/off off Auto talk On/off on Melody number for external ringer 1 to 8 1 Volume for external ringer 1 to 5 5 Ear piece volume 1 to 5 3 Speaker phone volume 1 to 5 3 Phone book record Empty Maximum 24 digits for number and 15 characters for name LNR record Empty Maximum 24 digits Last call return(PPU) *69 411 Dir info (PPU) 411 Re peat Dial (PPU) *66 Base PIN Code The Base setting and information can be reset by resetting the base unit. However, for avoid un-authorize resetting the Base, PIN Code is needed before Reset. 1) Press PROG/OK once and then ▼ once Setup BS. > Setup BS Date/Time 2) Press PROG/OK twice to select Change PIN Enter PIN 3) Enter the EXISTING PIN Code, the default PIN code is 0000 and Press PROG/OK **-- 4) Enter the NEW PIN Code and Press PROG /OK New PIN 5) Repeat the NEW PIN Code AGAIN and Press PROG /OK Repeat PIN Note: Please record down the PIN code as there is no way to find it out if you have lost the PIN code. Base Dial Mode Depending on your Telephone network, you can select difference Dialing mode: 1) Press PROG/OK once and then ▼ once Setup BS. > Setup BS Date/Time 2) Press ▼ once and PROG/OK once to select Dial Mode 3) The current Dial Mode is shown with a tick. Use ▲ or ▼ to select Tone or Pulse dialing. 4) Press PROG /OK to confirm the setting. The phone returns to the previous menu. Base Flash Timing Depend on your Telephone network, you can select difference Flash timing:
23 1) Press PROG/OK once and then ▼ once Setup BS. > Setup BS Date/Time 2) Press ▼ twice and PROG/OK once to select Dial Mode 3) The current Dial Mode is shown with a tick. Use ▲ or ▼ to select 100ms, 120ms, 270ms, 300ms, 370ms, 600ms or 800ms. 4) Press PROG/OK to confirm the setting. The phone returns to the previous menu. Base Message Waiting LED You can turn off the Message Waiting LED by following the procedures: 1) Press PROG/OK once and then ▼ once Setup BS. > Setup BS Date/Time 2) Press ▼ three times and PROG/OK once to select VMWI VMWI off 3) Press PROG/OK to confirm. Resetting the Base You can reset the base by following the procedures: 1) Press PROG/OK once and then ▼ once the display shows Setup BS. > Setup BS Date/Time 2) Press ▼ four times and PROG/OK once to select Reset Enter PIN 3) Enter the PIN Code and Press PROG /OK 4) Press PROG/OK to confirm, wait several seconds for the Base to Reset and “Saved” is shown when completed. Base setting Item Selection Preset Remark Dial mode Tone or Pulse Tone Calls log record Maximum 20 digits with Date/Time each record Empty Flash time 100,120,270,300,370,600,800ms 600ms Pin code Any 4 digits 0000 Time 00.00 to 23.59 12.01 Date Any valid date within year 2000 to 2099 Year:2006 Month:1 Date:1 Base Unit Status Indication ●The Base Unit is equipped with a CHARGE indicator (a red LED), which is turned on by putting the Handset in the charge cradle. ●The second Base Unit indicator is a Message Waiting indicator. This LED is turned on when voice mail message waiting indicator (VMWI) signal is received. Display Messages The Handset provides a number of on-screen status messages, both in the idle state and during conversation. The following status messages are shown in the idle mode (in prioritized order):
24When the Handset is out of range, an "Searching" message is shown in line one. Searching When the Handset does not have a valid registration, the display shows: NOT REG If the battery voltage is too low to guarantee reliable use, the display shows: When the battery’s nominal charge level is reached, it will display "CHARGING": CHARGING When another HS (registered to the same Base) is in use, the display shows: EXT. IN USE Note: Message and display priority 1. Not Reg-no registration record 2. Searching-out of range from base 3. Message waiting-voice message waiting indication 4. Missed calls-CLI miss call 5. Charging-Handset on cradle for charging 6. Ext. in use-HS is in use Registering Your Handsets (Adding Handsets to Your System) Further handsets can be registered on the base station. They must support the GAP standard, however, it is possible that some of the handset functions will not be available. 1. Press the PROG/OK key . 2. Press # 2 4 5 0 # ▼ keys in sequence. 3. Press Down key repeatedly to select the REGISTRATION submenu. 4. Press the PROG/OK key. 5. Press the PROG/OK key again , Press and hold the PAGE key on the base station for 10 seconds, then enter the PIN when requested. (Default setting=0000) 6. Press the PROG/OK key . Note: After the connection has been established, the name and number of the handset (the next available number if less than 4 are already registered) appear in the display. Note: 1.An unregistered handset will show “Not Reg” to indicate this handset needs registration before use.
25Consumer Information 1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the back of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:DDKW400BS245X. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. 2. An applicable certification jacks Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) for the equipment is provided (i.e., RJ11C) in the packaging with each piece of approved terminal equipment. 3. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details in section (2). 4. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. The REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US: DDKW400BS245X. The digits represented by 00 are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). The REN is separately shown on the label too. 5. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer 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. 6. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. 7. Please follow instructions for repairing if any (e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise do not alternate or repair any parts of device except specified. 8. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information. 9. This equipment is hearing aid compatible. NOTICE: 1) If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this phone does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. 2) According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges, typically resulting from lightning strikes, are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power sources. To minimize damage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor is recommended.
26Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact ATS Customer Support for service information. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. WA R N I N G : Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CAUTION: To maintain compliance with the FCC's RF exposure guidelines place the base unit at least 20 cm from nearby persons. CAUTION: For service or replacement, please contact American Telecom Customer Support. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1). this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2). this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • 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 needed. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help. American Telecom Customer Support: 1-888-928-7746
27Limited Warranty What does our warranty cover? * Any defect in material and workmanship. For how long after the original purchase? * To the original purchaser only – ONE YEAR. What will American telecom do? * At our option, repair or replace your unit. How do I arrange for service, whether in or out of warranty? * Call Customer Support for Return Authorization at 1-888-928-7746. * Carefully pack your unit. Include all accessories provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials. * Include a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase (if purchase was within the last 12 months). * Print you name, address and phone number, along with a description of the defect, and include this in the package. * Include payment for any service or repair not covered by warranty, as determined by American Telecom. What does our warranty not cover? a) Batteries b) Damage from misuse, neglect or acts of nature (lightning, floods, power surges, etc.) c) Products which may be have been modified or incorporated into other products d) Products purchased and/or operated outside of the US, its territories, or Canada e) Products services by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by American Telecom f) Products purchased more than 12 months from the current date g) Units purchased in “AS IS” condition, or units purchased as “Distressed Merchandise” How does state or provincial law relate to this warranty? * This warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. For service information, in and out of warranty, call American Telecom Customer Support at: 1-888-928-7746

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