VTech Telecommunications 80-5681-00 5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless Answering System User Manual Part II

VTech Telecommunications Ltd 5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless Answering System Users Manual Part II

Users Manual Part II

User Manual (Part 2)5.8 GHz Corded/Cordless Answering System EP5962with Caller ID & Call Waiting91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:19 PM Page 1
Copyright © 2005 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.STOP! See page 8for easy instructionsYou must install andcharge the battery beforeusing the telephoneFor customer service or productinformation, visit our web site atwww.telephones.att.comor call 1-800-222-3111Please also readImportant Product InformationEnclosed in product package Handset 1 Handset 2 Handset 3Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile (see page 36)Your telephone can accommodate up to eight cordless handsets. You can add newhandsets (sold separately) at any time. Up to four handsets at a time can be used.The handset provided with your telephone is automatically registered as Handset 1.Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered (2, 3, 4,etc.) up to a maximum of eight handsets.91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:19 PM Page 2
1Table of contentsUser Manual (Part 2)5.8 GHzCorded/Cordless Answering SystemEP5962Getting StartedQuick reference ...................................2Parts checklist .......................................4Before you begin ..................................5Telephone base installation................6Battery & charger installation............8Belt clip & accessories.........................9Telephone OperationBasic handset operation ...................10Basic base operation .........................11Options during calls ..........................12Intercom calls & conference calls...13Handset settings.................................14Base settings........................................15PhonebooksHandset and base phonebooks.......16New phonebook entries..................17Phonebook search.............................18To dial, edit or delete a listing........19Caller ID LogsHow Caller ID works .......................20To review your call log ...................21To dial a call log entry ......................22Voice messages with Caller ID.......23Answering System OperationAnswering system operation ..........24Day and time announcements ........25Outgoing announcements................26Message playback ...............................27Answering mode................................28Number of rings before answer.....29Audible message alert.......................30Recording and playing memos ........31Change security code .......................32Remote access....................................33AppendixDisplay screen status icons..............34Alert tones & indicator lights..........35Adding new handsets ........................36Charging spare batteries ..................37In case of difficulty .............................38INDEX..................................................40Technical specifications ....................42Spare remote access card................43 91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 1
2Getting StartedOff/ClearDuring a call, press to hang up. While using menus, press to cancel anoperation, back up to the previousmenu, or exit the menu display.Quick reference guideSpeakerPress to activate handset speaker-phone. Press again to switch normalhandset use (earpiece).SoftkeysPress a softkey to select a menu item displayed just above the key.L1/Flash, L2/FlashPress L1 to make or answer a call on line 1.Press L2 to make or answer a call on line 2.During a call, press to receive an incomingcall, if Call Waiting is activated (see page 12).VolumePress to adjust listening volume.HandsetXfer/IntercomPress to transfer a call or initiate an intercom conversation (see pages 10& 13).Redial Log(See page 10)Phonebook(See page 16)Screen menusHANDSET 1RDL MEMMENUMenusMain MenuPlay New MSG ......See page 24Call History ............See page 20Mailboxes................See page 24Handset Settings ........See menuRegister ..................See page 36Handset SettingsRingers ..................See page 14Low Batt Tone ........See page 14Range Tone ............See page 14Keypad Tone ..........See page 14Contrast ..................See page 14Enhanced Mode......See page 14Rename ..................See page 14Item 1 Item 2 Item 391-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 2
Answering system controls (see pages 24-33)ON/OFF ..................Press, then select mailbox to turn on or off (L1 or L2)RECORD ................Press to record a memo or outgoing announcementDELETE ..................Press to delete message currently playingMAILBOX LINE 1....Press to play or stop playing Mailbox 1 messagesMAILBOX LINE 2....Press to play or stop playing Mailbox 2 messagesREPEAT..................Press to repeat; press twice to hear previous messageSKIP ........................Press to hear next message3Getting StartedQuick reference guide Telephone function keys (see pages 11-15)SOFTKEYS ............Press to select menu item displayed just above the keyCLEAR ....................Press to exit current menu or clear an entryINTERCOM/TRANSFER ............Press to begin intercom call or transfer external callMUTE ......................Press to silence microphone; press again to resumeFLASH ....................During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if Call Waiting is activatedVOLUME ................Press to adjust speakerphone listening volumeHEADSET ..............Press to activate headsetL1 ............................Press, then lift handset to make or answer a call on line 1L2 ............................Press, then lift handset to make or answer a call on line 2SPEAKERPHONE ..Press to turn speakerphone on or off (begin or end a call)Base/SpeakerphoneAnsweringsystem controlsTelephonefunction keysItem 1 Item 2 Item 391-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 3
4Getting StartedParts checklistRemember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need toship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone packageincludes the following: Telephone baseBase handsetCordless handset BasepoweradapterChargerpoweradapterBelt clipBattery compartmentcoverBattery packTelephone line cords (2)Handset chargerHandset cord91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 4
5Getting StartedBefore you beginAbout Caller Identification Caller ID with Call Waiting features inthis telephone let you see who’s callingbefore you answer the phone, evenwhen you’re on another call. Thesefeatures require services provided byyour local telephone company.Contact your telephone serviceprovider if:• You have both Caller ID and CallWaiting, but as separate services(you may need combined service)• You have only Caller ID service, oronly Call Waiting service• You don’t subscribe to any CallerID or Call Waiting services.You can use this phone with regularCaller ID service, and you can use itsother features without subscribing toeither Caller ID or combined Caller IDwith Call Waiting service. There maybe fees for these services, and theymay not be available in all areas.Caller ID features will work only ifboth you and the caller are in areasoffering Caller ID service, and if bothtelephone companies use compatibleequipment.See Caller ID Operation, beginning onpage 20, for more details about howthese features work.Telephone operating rangeThis cordless telephone operates withthe maximum power allowed by theFederal Communications Commission(FCC). Even so, this handset and basecan communicate over only a certaindistance — which can vary with thelocations of the base and handset, theweather, and the construction of yourhome or office. For best performance,install the telephone base away fromelectronic equipment, such as personalcomputers, television sets ormicrowave ovensIf you receive a call while you areout of range, the handset might notring — or if it does ring, the call mightnot connect when you press L1/L2.Move closer to the base, then pressL1/L2 to answer the call.If you move out of range during aphone conversation, you might hearnoise or interference. To improvereception, move closer to the base.If you move out of range without pressing OFF, your phone will be left“off the hook.” To hang up properly,walk back toward the telephone base,periodically pressing OFF until the callis disconnected.91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 5
6Getting StartedTelephone base installation (2-line jack)If you have a 2-line jack, install the base as shown below. Choose a location awayfrom electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwaveovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.Plug base powercord transformerinto electrical outletConnect the black line cord to jacklabeled LINE1/L1+L2NOTE:Use only the powercord supplied with this product.If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222–3111.Be sure to use an electrical outletnot controlled by a wall switch.Connect handset cordto corded handsetLine 1 + Line 2Line identificationTo identify phone lines, press SPEAKERPHONE,then call one of your telephone numbers. If youhear a busy signal, Line 1 is the number youcalled. If Line 2 rings, it is the number you called.91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 6
7Getting StartedTelephone base installation (separate line jacks)If you have separate jacks for each line, install the base as shown below. Choose alocation away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television setsor microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.Plug base power cord transformer into electrical outletConnect black line cordto jack labeled LINE 2Line 1 Line 2Connect clearline cord to jacklabeled LINE 1NOTE:Use only the powercord supplied with this product.If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222–3111.Be sure to use an electrical outletnot controlled by a wall switch.Line identificationTo identify phone lines, press SPEAKERPHONE,then call one of your telephone numbers. If youhear a busy signal, Line 1 is the number you called.If Line 2 rings, it is the number you called.Connect handsetcord to basehandset91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 7
8Getting StartedLOW BATTERYRDL MEMMENUBattery & charger installationAfter installation, place the handset in the charger and allow the battery to charge for 12hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the chargerafter each use. When battery power is fully depleted, a full recharge takes about 8 hours.Insert suppliedbatteryPlace handset in charger for12 hours before first useLow battery indicatorReturn handset to charger when thissymbol flashes. (Handset will beepwhen battery is low.)Caution: Use only suppliedrechargeable battery.DID YOU KNOW? An optional spare battery can be kept charged inthe base, for quick replacement when the handset battery becomes depleted (see page 37).Insert toptab firstPress down toclick in placePlug power cord into jack on under-side of charger, then plug transformerinto electrical outlet91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 8
9Getting StartedBelt clip & accessoriesInstall belt clip as shown below if desired.For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard 2.5 mmheadset (purchased separately). For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset.Snap belt clip into notches onside of handset. Rotate and pullto remove.Plug 2.5 mm headset into jackon side of handset or base(beneath small rubber cap) Use DATA jack at back of phone toconnect fax or modem if desired (dataport uses Line 2 only)91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 9
10Telephone OperationBasic handset operationMaking and answering callsTo answer an incoming call, press L1 or L2. Press L1 orL2 to make a call on line 1 or line 2, then dial a number.Press OFF to hang up. To preview before dialing, enternumbers first, then press L1/L2 to dial. Press CLEAR tomake corrections as you enter numbers.Hands-free speakerphone callsTo answer a call, press SPEAKER. To make a call, pressSPEAKER, then dial a number. During a call you canpress SPEAKER to toggle between hands-free speaker-phone and normal handset use. Press OFF to hang up.Last number redialPress RDL to view the last 5 numbers called (up to 32digits each). Use the ^V buttons to select a number,then press L1/L2 to dial. Press SELECT then ERASE todelete this number from the redial memory, or SAVE tocopy the number into your phonebook.Hold and mutePress HOLD to place a call on hold. Press L1/L2 (orL1/L2, then SPEAKER) to resume the call.Press MUTE to silence the microphone. You will be ableto hear, but your caller will not be able to hear youuntil you press MUTE again to resume speaking.Call transferDuring a conversation you can transfer the call to thebase or to another handset.Press XFER to display a list of sets. Use the ^V buttons to highlight the set you want, then press OK totransfer the call to the remote set.To announce your call, press HOLD before you pressXFER. When the recipient presses INTERCOM toanswer, you can talk privately. After you (or the recipient) press INTERCOM to end the intercom call, therecipient can press L1/L2 to answer the transferredcall.HANDSET 1RDL MEMMENUVOL MUTEHOLDHANDSET2 2BASE 0HANDSET3 3^ VOKH91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 10
11Telephone OperationBasic base operationMaking and answering callsTo answer a call, lift the base handset, press SPEAKER-PHONE, or press HEADSET (if a headset is connected). To make a call, lift the base handset, press SPEAKER-PHONE or press HEADSET, then dial a number. To choose a line, press L1 or L2, then lift the basehandset, press SPEAKERPHONE or press HEADSET,then dial a number.To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first,then press SPEAKERPHONE or HEADSET to dial. PressCLEAR to make corrections as you enter numbers.To hang up, replace the base handset, press SPEAKER-PHONE or press HEADSET.Last number redialPress RDL to view the last 5 numbers called (up to 32digits each). Use the ^V buttons to select a number,then press L1/L2+SPEAKERPHONE to dial. Press SELECTthen ERASE to delete this number from the redial memory, or SAVE to copy it into your phonebook.Hold and mutePress HOLD to place a call on hold. Press L1/L2,thenSPEAKERPHONE or HEADSET to resume the call.Press MUTE to silence the microphone. You will be ableto hear, but your caller will not be able to hear youuntil you press MUTE again to resume speaking.Call transferDuring a conversation you can transfer the call to a handset.Press TRANSFER to display a list of sets. Use the ^V buttons to highlight the set you want, then press OK totransfer the call to the remote set.To announce your call, press HOLD before you pressTRANSFER. When the recipient presses INTERCOM toanswer, you can talk privately. After you (or the recipient) press INTERCOM to end the intercom call, therecipient can press L1/L2 to answer the transferredcall.HeadsetSpeakerphoneBASERDL MEMMENUHANDSET2 2HANDSET1 1HANDSET3 3^ VOKVOL MUTEHOLDHMute91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 11
12Telephone OperationOptions while on callsTo adjust volume Press VOLUME buttons on the handset or the base toadjust listening volume. Each button press raises orlowers volume by one level. Press OK to save the current setting for future calls.Call waitingIf you have Call Waiting service, you will hear a beep ifsomeone calls while you are already on a call. Press theFLASH button for the line in use to put your current callon hold and take the new call. You can press FLASH atany time to switch back and forth between calls.Ring silencingPress OFF while the phone is ringing to silence the ringer.You can still answer, or let the caller leave a message.Switching between linesDuring a handset call, if you answer an incoming call onanother line, the line previously in use will be placed onhold. You can press L1/L2 at any time to switch to thecall on the other line without dropping either call.During a base call, you must press HOLD before makingor answering a call on another line. Example:1 Make or answer a call, then press HOLD.2 Press L1 or L2 to select the unused line, thendepress the switchhook or press SPEAKERPHONE tomake or answer a call on the other line.4 To return to the first call, hang up, press L1 or L2 toselect the original line, then pick up the base handsetor press SPEAKERPHONE.Temporary tone dialingIf you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can switch totouch tone dialing during a call by pressing *. Thiscan be useful if you need to send tone signals for accessto answering systems or long-distance services.VolumeLine 1FlashToneLine 2FlashFlashVolumeTone91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 12
13Telephone OperationIntercom calls & conference callsIntercom callsPress the INTERCOM button at a handset or at the base.Scroll down to select a station, or select GLOBAL PAGEto page all stations. Press OK to page the selected station.To answer an intercom page at the handset, pressINTERCOM. At the base, lift the handset or pressSPEAKERPHONE. When your intercom call is finished, press OFF at thehandset (or SPEAKERPHONE at the base) to end the call.Handling incoming callsDuring an intercom call, you will hear a beep to alertyou if there is an incoming call. You have two options:• Press L1/L2 at the handset to answer the outside calland conference it in with your existing intercomconversation.• Press INTERCOM to terminate the intercom conversation, then answer the outside call (see pages 10-11).3-way conference callsDuring a call, someone at another station (base or hand-set) can press L1/L2 (or L1/L2 then SPEAKERPHONE atthe Base) to join in the conversation.You can also use both outside lines at the same time toset up a three-way conference call.1 Make or answer a call.2 Press HOLD.3 Make a call on the other line.4 When the call is answered, press CONF.5 To end the 3-way conference call, press DROP thenscroll down to the option you want.• To drop line 1, press DROP LINE 1, then press OK.• To drop line 2, press DROP LINE 2, then press OK.• To end a conference call, press DROP BOTH LINES,then press OK. Press INTERCOMSelect station to pageHANDSET2 2BASE 0HANDSET3 3GLOBAL PAGE *^ VOK91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 13
14Telephone OperationHandset settingsRingersAt this menu you can set default ring volumes, or turn theringer off. You can also select one of six call melodies.Settings are selectable for the intercom and each line.Follow the menu instructions to select the volume andmelody you prefer, then press OK or SAVE to confirm.Low battery toneThe handset is factory programmed to alert you with atone when the battery is low and needs recharging.Press ON or OFF, then press OK to confirm.Out-of-range toneThe handset is factory programmed to alert you with atone when the handset is too far from the base. PressON or OFF, then press OK to confirm.Keypad toneThe handset is factory programmed to beep at eachkeypress. Press ON or OFF, then press OK to confirm.ContrastAt this menu you can adjust screen contrast to one of 16levels. Use the <> buttons to select the level you prefer,then press OK to confirm.Enhanced modeUse the ^V buttons to select On, Off or Auto, thenpress OK to confirm. When on, this mode may improvesound quality and range, but will use more batterypower. In Auto mode, the handset switches to EnhancedMode when reception is poor.RenameSelect Rename to change the name (up to 14 letters) thatappears on your handset screen, and identifies yourhandset in all Intercom/Transfer menus (see page 17 toenter letters). Press SAVE to confirm.HANDSET 1RDL MEMMENUMAILBOXESCALL HISTORYHANDSET SETTINGSREGISTER^ VOKLOW BATT TONERINGERSRANGE TONEKEYPAD TONE^ VSETRANGE TONELOW BATT TONEKEYPAD TONECONTRAST^ VSETSelect MENUSelect HANDSET SETTINGSScroll to choose desired itemPress SET to select91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 14
15Telephone OperationBase settingsRingersAt this menu you can set default ring volumes, or turn theringer off. You can also select one of six call melodies.Settings are selectable for the intercom and each line.Follow the menu instructions to select the volume andmelody you prefer, then press OK or SAVE to confirm.Call screeningCall screening lets you hear messages as callers leavethem. Press ON or OFF, then press OK to confirm.Set pulse/toneFactory default setting for both lines is TONE. Change thisto PULSE only if you do not have touch-tone dialing ser-vice (select line, select TONE or PULSE, then press OK).Keypad toneThe handset is factory programmed to beep at eachkeypress. Press ON or OFF, then press OK to confirm.ContrastAt this menu you can adjust screen contrast to one of 16levels. Use the <> buttons to select the level you prefer,then press OK to confirm.Enhanced modeUse the ^V buttons to select On, Off or Auto for allhandsets, then press OK to confirm. When on, thismode may improve sound quality and range, but will usemore battery power. In Auto mode, handsets switch toEnhanced Mode when reception is poor.RenameSelect Rename to change the name (up to 14 letters) thatidentifies your handset in all Intercom/Transfer menus(see page 17 to enter letters). Press SAVE to confirm.Deregister allUse this option with caution. It will make all handsetsunusable until each has been re-registered (see page 36).BASERDL MEMMENUMAILBOXESCALL HISTORYSETUP BASEDISPLAY BASE-ID^ VOKCALL SCREENINGRINGERSSET PULSE/TONEKEYPAD TONE^ VSETENHANCED MODECONTRASTRENAMEDEREGISTER ALL^ VSETSelect MENUSelect SETUP BASEScroll to choose desired itemPress SET to select91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 15
16PhonebooksHandset and base phonebooksThere are separate phonebook directories in the hand-set and the base. Each phonebook can store up to 50 entries. Each entrycan contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to16 letters long. A convenient search feature can helpyou find and dial numbers quickly (see page 18).The procedure for entering, editing and dialing phone-book entries is the same for both the handset and thebase.Timeouts and error tonesIf you pause for too long while making an entry the pro-cedure will time out and you will have to begin again.If all memory locations are in use, an error tone willsound when you attempt to enter a new number. Thismeans the memory is full, and you will not be able tostore a new number until you delete an existing one. CHARLIE JOHNSON888-883-2445^ VEDITHandset: 50 entriesBase: 50 entries91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 16
17Phonebooks5551234PAUSE MEMMENUENTRY HAS BEENSTORED!RDL MEMMENUENTER NAMEPAT WILLIAMSCLR>SAVEEnter number, then press MEMEnter name, then press SAVENew phonebook entriesTo enter a numberUse the dial pad to enter up to 32 digits. When thenumber is complete, press MEM.• Press CLEAR to erase numbers if you make a mistake.• Press PAUSE to enter a dialing pause.To enter a namePress dial pad buttons once for the first letter, twice forthe second, three times for the third. Continue forlower-case letters. To enter a number, continue press-ing the button until the number appears.The cursor moves to the right when you press anotherdial pad button. Press >to enter a space. • Press CLR to erase letters if you make a mistake.• Press 1repeatedly to enter an ampersand (&),apostrophe ('), comma (,) period (.), or digit 1. • Press #to enter a pound sign (#).• Press *to enter an asterisk (*).Storing the entryPress SAVE to store your new phonebook entry. Tochange it later, see page 19.Press once to enter “A” (4 times for “a”)Press twice to enter “B” (5 times for “b”)Press 3 times to enter “C” (6 times for “c”)Press 7 times to enter “2”291-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 17
18PhonebooksPhonebook searchYou can use the up/down arrows to browse throughthe phonebook, or search to find a specific entry. Youcan press CLEAR at any time to exit the directory.To browse through the directoryTo browse, press ^or Vto scroll through allentries one by one. To search alphabeticallyTo shorten your search, press FIND, then use the tele-phone dial pad to enter the first letter of a name. Whenyou press FIND again, the first name beginning with thatletter will be displayed.Press dial pad buttons once for the first letter, twice forthe second, three times for the third, as shown on page17.To call a displayed numberTo dial the displayed entry, lift the base handset, pressL1/L2, or press SPEAKER. ShortcutPress *at any time while a phonebook entry is displayed to jump immediately to the Search menu.RDL MEMMENU^ VFINDPress MEM to select phonebookSEARCH FORJ_CLR FINDJACK888-883-2445^ VEDIT591-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 18
19PhonebooksTo dial, edit or delete entriesTo dial a numberWhen any phonebook entry is displayed, press L1/L2(or L1/L2 , then SPEAKERPHONE at the base) to dial.To delete an entryPress EDIT, then DEL. Select THIS to delete only thisentry, or ALL then YES to delete all entries in thephonebook. Deleted entries cannot be recovered. To edit a listingPress EDIT to modify the entry. You can change thename or number by following the steps on page 17.PAT WILLIAMS555-1234^ VEDITPAT WILLIAMS555-1234DEL EDITPAT WILLIAMS555-1234DEL EDITPAT WILLIAMS555-1234NAME NUMPress DEL to delete entryPress EDIT to change entrySelect name or number to change91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 19
20Caller ID LogsHow Caller ID works If you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by yourlocal phone company, information about each caller willbe displayed after the first ring.Information about the last 50 incoming calls is stored inyour call log. You can review the call log to find outwho has called, return the call without dialing, or copythe caller’s name and number into your phonebook.Each log entry is numbered (number 1 is always the mostrecent). When the call log is full, the oldest entry isdeleted to make room for new incoming call information.If you answer a call before the information appears onthe screen, it will not be saved in your call log.Handset and base call logsThere are separate Caller ID logs in the handset andthe base. Each call log can store up to 50 entries. Each entry cancontain a number up to 14 digits, and a name up to 16letters long. The procedure for viewing, dialing, deleting and trans-ferring call log entries to your phonebook is the samefor both the handset and the base. Handset: 50 entriesBase: 50 entriesCHARLIE JOHNSON888-883-244511:29 A Oct4 #01^ VMENUCaller’s name Caller’s numberTime of callLine of callEntry number:N01: New call#01: Old callDate of callCHARLIE JOHNSON888-883-244511:29 A Oct4 #0191-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 20
21Caller ID LogsTo review your call logTo review your call logThe most recent call is displayed first. Use the arrowbuttons to scroll through the list as shown at left.To return a callPress L1/L2 (or L1/L2 , then SPEAKERPHONE at thebase) to call the person currently displayed (see nextpage for important dialing options).Other optionsPress MENU to display other options:• Select DIAL OPTIONS to view dialing options (seenext page).• Select DELETE CID, then choose THIS to delete dis-played entry or ALL then YES to delete all entries inthe call log.• Select SAVE TO MEM to copy the displayed nameand number into your phonebook (see page 17).RDL MEMMENUCALL HISTORY^ VOKPress * for dialing optionsPress 4 to deletePress 7 to copy to phonebookDIAL OPTIONS *DELETE CID 4SAVE TO MEM 7^ VOK#CHARLIE JOHNSON888-883-244511:29 A Oct4 #01^ VMENU91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 21
22Caller ID LogsTo dial a call log entryWhen any Caller ID screen is displayed, press L1/L2 (orL1/L2 , then SPEAKERPHONE at the base) to dial thenumber exactly as it appears on the screen.Dialing optionsCaller ID numbers may appear with an area code thatmay not be required for local calls. If the number displayed is not in the correct format, you can changehow it is dialed. Press MENU, then *to see a list of dialing options.Press Vor ^to highlight the option you want, thenpress DIAL.Select desired option,then press to dial555-67891-555-6789888-883-24451-888-883-2445^ VDIALCHARLIE JOHNSON888-883-244511:29 A Oct4 #01^ VMENUDIAL OPTIONS *DELETE CID 4SAVE TO MEM 7^ VOK#555-67891-555-6789888-883-24451-888-883-2445^ VDIAL91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 22
23Caller ID LogsVoice messages with Caller IDIf a caller leaves a voice message, the Caller ID screenwill display LEFT A MESSAGE beneath the caller’sname.To hear the message, press 1(or press MENU, selectPLAY MESSAGE, then press OK). To pause playback, press 5(or press MENU, selectPAUSE/RESUME, then press OK). Press 5 again toresume playback. At the handset, voice messages are played through thespeakerphone. If you prefer to listen privately, you canpress SPEAKER to switch to earpiece playback.The answering system plays the message only once,then changes its status from “new” to “old.” You canpress CLEAR to stop message playback, but no otheranswering system features are available at this point.To play back voice messages with full access to allanswering system features, please turn to page 27.“Hello, Pat...”CHARLIE JOHNSONLEFT A MESSAGE888-883-244511:29 A Oct4 #01^ VMENU91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 23
24Answering SystemOperationMessage capacityThe answering system can record up to 99 messages, depending on how long each message is.Individual messages can be up to 4 minutes long, buttotal maximum recording time for all messages is 25minutes. Messages will remain available for replay untilyou delete them.Handset accessIn addition to the features described in this section, youcan also use your handset to review or delete messages(see page 27).Mailbox buttons flash toannounce new messagesPress to start or stop Line 1message playback (see page 27)Press to start or stop Line 2message playback (see page 27)Press to record memo (see page 31) or outgoing announcement (page 26)Press to delete message (see page 27)Press to repeat message(see page 27)Press to skip message(see page 27)Press, then select mailbox to turn on or off(Mailbox 1 or 2)Handset light flashes toannounce new messagesNEW MESSAGESRDL MEMMENU91-000302-010-000_EP5962Englishmanual_r0Mar1605.qxd 3/16/2005 5:20 PM Page 24

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