VTech Telecommunications 80-6270-00 1.9GHZ CORDLESS PHONE User Manual EW780 6270 00 manual2
VTech Telecommunications Ltd 1.9GHZ CORDLESS PHONE EW780 6270 00 manual2
Contents
USERS MANUAL 3
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Handset settings
Handset settings
Language
In this menu, you can select the language used for
all screen displays.
To select a language:
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter
the feature menu.
2. Use
DIR / CID
to scroll to
>LANGUAGE, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press
DIR / CID
to select ENGLISH,
FRANCAIS or ESPANOL.
4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and
return to the feature menu.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
>
DIRECTORY
CALL LOG
>
LANGUAGE
CLR VOICE MAIL
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Handset settings
Handset settings
Visual message waiting (voicemail) indicator
If you subscribe to a voice mail service provided
by your local telephone company, the visual
message waiting indicator (VMWI) feature will
provide visual indication when you have new
voice a mail messages - the VOICEMAIL light on
the telephone base will flash, and NEW VOICE
MAIL and the icon will appear on all handset
screens.
NOTE: This feature does not indicate new answering
system messages recorded on your phone.
To clear voice mail indication
Use this feature when the telephone indicates
that there is new voice mail but there is none
(for example, when you have accessed your voice
mail from a different telephone line while away
from home). If there actually are new voice mail
messages, your local telephone company will
continue to send the signal to activate the visual
message waiting indicator.
To manually turn off the new voice mail indicator:
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter
the feature menu.
2. Use
DIR / CID
to scroll to
>CLR VOICE MAIL, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press MENU/SELECT again to turn the voice mail
indication off, or press OFF/CLEAR to cancel the
procedure.
NOTES:
1. The telephone company voice mail may alert you to new
messages with stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your
telephone company for more details.
2. This only turns off the displayed NEW VOICE MAIL message,
icon and VOICEMAIL light; it does not delete your voice
mail message(s).
>
DIRECTORY
CALL LOG
>
CLR VOICE MAIL
DIRECTORY
TURN INDICATOR
OFF?
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Handset settings
Handset settings
Temporary ringer silencing
Press OFF/CLEAR or DELETE/MUTE while the
telephone is ringing to silence the ringer temporarily.
This will silence the ringer without disconnecting the
call. The next incoming call will ring normally at the
preset volume.
NOTE: If more than one handset is installed, each
handset will ring when there is an incoming call unless
the ringer volume is turned off. Pressing OFF/CLEAR o r
DELETE/MUTE on one handset will only silence the ringer of
that particular handset.
OFF/CLEAR
DELETE/MUTE
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Telephone operation
Handset operation
Making a call
To make a call:
• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, then enter
the telephone number.
To end a call:
• Press OFF/CLEAR or return the handset to the
telephone base or charger.
The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk
(in hours, minutes and seconds).
On-hook dialing (predialing)
• Enter the telephone number. Press
DELETE/MUTE or OFF/CLEAR to make
corrections when entering the phone number.
Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial.
The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk
(in hours, minutes and seconds).
Handset speakerphone
During a call, you can press SPEAKER to alternate
between hands-free speakerphone and normal
handset use. Press OFF/CLEAR to hang up.
NOTE: If a headset is plugged into the handset, you will
not be able to use the handset speakerphone.
Answering a call
To answer a call:
• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER.
–OR–
• Press any dial pad key (0-9, * or #).
To end a call:
• Press OFF/CLEAR or return the handset to the
telephone base or charger.
•
NOTE:
Pressing
PHONE/FLASH to
access services from
your local telephone
service provider will
not affect the elapsed
time.
PHONE 00:00:30
Elapsed
time
SPEAKER 00:00:30
Elapsed
time
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Telephone operation
Handset operation
Auto off
A call will end automatically when you put the hand-
set in the telephone base or charger.
Last number redial
To view the five most recently dialed numbers:
• Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the most recently
called number (up to 30 digits).
• Press DIR / CID or REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly
to view up to five recently called numbers.
The handset will beep twice at the beginning and at
the end of the list.
Press OFF/CLEAR to exit.
To redial a number:
• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the
displayed number.
–OR–
• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, then
REDIAL/PAUSE to call the most recently called
number (up to 30 digits).
While reviewing the redial memory, press
DELETE/MUTE to delete the displayed number.
REDIAL
888-883-2445
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Telephone operation
Handset operation
Handset locator
The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace
a handset(s).
To start the paging tone:
• Press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone
base. This starts the paging tone on the handset(s)
for 60 seconds.
NOTE: When paging, if you press OFF/CLEAR or
DELETE/MUTE on a handset, the ringer of the handset will be
silent but the handset locator feature will not be cancelled.
To stop the paging tone:
• Press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER, or any dial
pad key (0-9, *, or #) on the handset(s),
–OR–
• Press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone
base.
NOTE: The handset ringer volume also determines the level
of the paging tone. If the handset ringer volume level is set
to off, that handset will be silent for all calls and paging
(page 16).
**PAGING**
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Telephone operation
Options while on calls
Volume control
Press the VOLUME keys on the side of thekeys on the side of the
handset to adjust the listening volume. Each press
of the button increases or decreases the volume
level.
NOTES:
1. All volume settings, (normal handset, speakerphone, and
headset) are independent.
2. When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum
setting, you will hear two beeps.
Call waiting
If you subscribe to call waiting service with your
local telephone service provider, you will hear a
beep if someone calls while you are already on
a call. Press PHONE/FLASH to put your current
call on hold and take the new call. You can press
PHONE/FLASH at any time to switch back and
forth between calls.
Multiple handset use (not for model SL82118)
If a handset is already on a call and you’d like to
join the call, press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER
on another system handset.
Press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in the
telephone base or charger to exit the call. The call
will not be terminated until all handsets hang up.
NOTE: Only two system handsets can be used at the same
time on an outside call.
Volume
control
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Telephone operation
Options while on calls
Last number redial
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display and dial the
most recently dialed number. If you press
REDIAL/PAUSE again within two seconds, the
number will not be dialed.
NOTE: While on a call, only the most recently called
number can be reviewed, and erasing the entry is not
allowed. For more details about the redial memory, see
page 22.
Mute
The mute function allows you to turn off the
microphone. You can hear the caller, but the
caller will not be able to hear you.
To mute the call:
• Press DELETE/MUTE to turn off the microphone.
When mute is on, the handset screen will show
MUTED for a few seconds and the MUTE icon
will be shown until mute is turned off.
To un-mute the call:
• Press DELETE/MUTE again and resume speaking.
When mute is turned off, MICROPHONE ON
will display temporarily on the handset screen.
NOTE: You cannot press OFF/CLEAR to exit redial, directory
or caller ID history without ending the call.
REDIAL/PAUSE
DELETE/MUTE
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Telephone operation
Options while on calls
Directory
Press DIR to review the directory. To dial the dis-
played number, press MENU/SELECT.
NOTE: You cannot edit a directory entry while you are on aYou cannot edit a directory entry while you are on a
call.
For more details about the directory, see page 34.
Caller ID history
Press CID to review the caller ID history. To dial
the displayed number, press MENU/SELECT.
NOTE: You cannot copy a caller ID entry into the directoryYou cannot copy a caller ID entry into the directory
while you are on a call. For more details about the caller ID
history, see page 40.
Robert Brown
888-883-2445
CHRISTINE SMITH
888-722-7702
NEW
10:01 11/23
AM
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Telephone operation
Intercom
Use the intercom feature for conversations between
handsets. Unless additional handsets have been
registered, this feature is not available on model
SL82118.
You can buy additional accessory handsets,
(SL80108), for this telephone base. Up to 12
handsets can be registered to the base. The first
nine handsets that you register will be named
Handsets 1-9. These names will appear in the top
lines of the displays of those handsets, and you
use the name of the handset for intercomming
and transferring calls.
Although the names for handsets 10-12 will
appear in their displays as 10-12, when you
intercom or transfer to one of them, you must
use *0 for Handset 10, *1 for handset 11, and *2
for Handset 12.
Model SL82218
1. Press INT. The screen will show CALLING OTHER
HANDSET. The called handset will ring, and its
screen will show OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.
2. On the ringing handset, press PHONE/FLASH,
INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #)
to answer the intercom call.
Models SL82318/SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/
SL82658
1. Press INT. The screen will show INTERCOM TO:.
2. Enter the handset number, 1-9 or *0-*2. The
display will show CALLING HANDSET X, with X
being the handset number. The called handset
will ring, and its screen will show HANDSET X IS
CALLING.
3. On the ringing handset, press PHONE/FLASH,
INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #)
to answer the intercom call.
INT
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Telephone operation
Intercom
NOTES:
1. Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the
intercom call by pressing OFF/CLEAR or INT on the calling
handset.
2. If the called handset is not answered within 100 seconds, or
if it is in the directory or caller ID history mode, or on a call,
or out of range, the calling handset will show the message
UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN.
3. Pressing OFF/CLEAR or DELETE/MUTE will temporarily silence
the intercom ringer.
4. You can buy additional accessory handsets, (SL80108). If
there are a total of two handsets registered to the telephone
base, the intercom feature will be the same as that of model
SL82218. If there are more than two handsets registered to
the telephone base, the intercom feature will be the same
as that of models SL82318/SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/SL82318/SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/
SL82658. If you want to intercom with the handset 10, 11 or
12, enter the handset number as *0, *1 or *2 respectively on
the calling handset.
To end the intercom call:
• Press OFF/CLEAR or INT on either handset.
-OR-
• Place either handset in the charger or telephone
base.
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Telephone operation
Call transfer using intercom
Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside
call from one handset to another. Unless additionalUnless additional
handsets have been registered, this feature is not
available on model SL82118.
Model SL82218
1. When on an outside call, press INT. The outside
call is automatically placed on hold. The
transferring set’s screen will show CALLING
OTHER HANDSET. The called handset will ring,
and its screen will show OTHER HANDSET IS
CALLING.
2. On the ringing handset, press PHONE/FLASH,
INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or
#) to answer the intercom call. You can now
talk without the outside caller hearing the
conversation.
3. Press OFF/CLEAR on the transferring handset
or place it in the telephone base or handset
charger to complete the transfer. The transferring
handset’s screen will show CALL TRANSFERED
and the other handset will automatically be
connected to the outside call.
NOTES:
1. Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel
the transfer and return to the outside call by pressing
OFF/CLEAR,PHONE/FLASH, or INT.
2. If the called handset does not answer the intercom call
within 100 seconds, is in directory or caller ID history
mode or is or out of range, the transferring handset will
show UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and will
automatically return to the outside call.
3. You can switch between the intercom call and the outside call
by pressing INT on the transferring handset. The display will
alter between INTERCOM and OUTSIDE CALL to indicate
which call is active.
4. You can end the intercom call and return to the outside call by
pressing PHONE/FLASH on the transferring handset.
5. If you register an accessory handset to your SL82108 (for a
total of two handsets), call transfer using intercom will be the
same as model SL82218.
INT
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Telephone operation
Call transfer using intercom
Models SL82318/SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/
SL82658
1. While on an outside call, press INT. The outside
call is automatically placed on hold and
TRANSFER TO: is displayed on the screen.
2. Enter a handset number, 1-9 or *0-*2. The
transferring set’s screen will show CALLING
HANDSET X. The called handset will ring, and its
screen will show HANDSET X IS CALLING.
3. On the ringing handset, press PHONE/FLASH,
INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or
#) to answer the intercom call. You can now
talk without the outside caller hearing the
conversation.
4. Press OFF/CLEAR on the transferring handset
or place it in the telephone base or handset
charger to complete the transfer. The transferring
handset’s screen will show CALL TRANSFERED
and the other handset will automatically be
connected to the outside call.
NOTES:
1. Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel
the transfer and return to the outside call by pressing
OFF/CLEAR,PHONE/FLASH, or INT.
2. If the called handset does not answer the intercom call
within 100 seconds, is in directory or caller ID history
mode or is or out of range, the transferring handset will
show UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and will
automatically return to the outside call.
3. You can switch between the intercom call and the outside call
by pressing INT on the transferring handset. The display will
change between INTERCOM and OUTSIDE CALL to indicate
which call is active.
4. You can end the intercom call and return to the outside call by
pressing PHONE/FLASH on the transferring handset.
5. If you register two or more accessory handsets (for a total
of three or more), the feature of call transfer using intercom
will be the same as model SL82318/SL82418/ SL82518/
SL82558/SL82658. If you want to transfer the call to handset
10, 11 or 12, enter the handset number as *0, *1 or *2
respectively on the calling handset.
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Directory
Robert Brown
888-883-2445
About the directory
Shared directory
The directory is stored in the telephone base, and
is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the
directory on any one handset will apply to all.
NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory at a time.
If another handset attempts to enter the directory, the
screen will display NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Capacity
The directory can store up to 50 entries, with a
maximum of 15 alphanumeric characters (including
spaces) for the names and 30 digits for the
telephone numbers. A convenient search feature
can help you find and dial numbers quickly (page
35).
If there are already 50 entries, the screen will
display LIST FULL. You will not be able to store a
new number until an existing one is deleted.
Exiting the directory
Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back
up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.
Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to the idle
mode.
If you pause for too long while creating or
reviewing an entry, the procedure will time out
and you will have to begin again.
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Directory
Creating directory entries
To create a new directory entry
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter
the feature menu.
2. Press MENU/SELECT again to enter
>DIRECTORY menu.
3. Press
CID
to highlight STORE.
4. Press MENU/SELECT
5. Enter the telephone number when prompted.
• Use the dial pad to enter up to 30 digits.
– Press
DIR / CID
to move the
cursor to the right or left.
– Press DELETE/MUTE to erase digits.
– Press and hold DELETE/MUTE to erase all
digits.
– Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a
three-second dialing pause.
-OR-
• Copy a number from redial by pressing
REDIAL/PAUSE then press
DIR or CID
to locate the number to copy. Press
MENU/SELECT to copy the number.
6. Press MENU/SELECT to save the number in the
display.
The display will show ALREADY SAVED if the
number is already in the directory. The same
number cannot be saved twice.
>
DIRECTORY
CALL LOG
>
STORE
REVIEW
>
REVIEW
STORE
ENTER NUMBER
888-883-2445_
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Directory
Creating directory entries
7. Enter the name when prompted.
• Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to
15 characters). Each time a key is pressed,
the character on that key will be displayed.
Additional key presses will produce other
characters on that key. See the chart below.
– Press– PressPress DIR or CID to move the
cursor to the right or left.
– Press DELETE/MUTE to erase letters.
– Press and hold DELETE/MUTE to erase all
letters.
Dial
Key
1
1234 5678 9
1# ‘ , - .&
ABC 2 a b c
DE F 3 d e f
GH I 4 g h i
JKL 5 j k l
MN O 6 mn o
PQR S 7 p q r s
TUV 8 t u v
WX Y Z 9 w x y z
0
*? ! / ( )@
space
Characters by number of key presses
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
*
#
8. Press MENU/SELECT to store your new directory
entry. The name and the telephone number will
then be shown on the screen. To change them
later, see page 36.
ENTER NAME
Robert Brown_
Robert Brown
888-883-2445
NOTE: The first letter
of every word will be
capitalized. The
remaining letters in a
word begin with
lower case letters
shown in the chart to
the right.
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Directory
Directory review
To review directory entries
1. Press DIR when in idle mode to display the
first entry in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY
will be displayed if there are no directory
entries.
-OR-
You can also display the first entry in the
directory by pressing MENU/SELECT twice,
then pressing MENU/SELECT again to choose
>REVIEW.
2. Press
DIR or CID
to browse through
the directory. Entries will be displayed
alphabetically by the first letter in the name.
DIR
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Directory
Directory search
To search by name
1. Press DIR when in idle mode to display the
first listing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY
will be displayed if there are no directory
entries.
2. When a name entry is displayed, press the dial
pad keys (2-9) to start a name search.
The directory will display the first name
beginning with the first letter associated with
the dial pad key if there is an entry in the
directory that begins with that letter.
3. To see other names that start with the letters
on the same dial pad key, keep pressing the
key. The names will be shown in alphabetical
order.
For example, if you have the names Jennifer,
Jessie,Kevin and Linda in your directory:
• If you press 5 (JKL) once, you will see Jennifer.
• If you press 5 (JKL) twice, you will see Jessie.
• If you press 5 (JKL) three times, you will see
Kevin.
• If you press 5 (JKL) four times, you will see
Linda.
• If you press 5 (JKL) five times, you will see
Jennifer again.
NOTES:
1. If there is no name matching the first letter of the key you
press, you will see a name that matches the second letter
of the key.
2. If you press a key (2-9) and no name starts with the letters
on that key, the directory will show the entry that matches
the next letter in the directory.
DIR
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Directory
To dial, delete or edit a directory entry (name
and number), the entry must be displayed on the
handset. Use the directory search or review (pages
34-35) to display an entry.
Display dial
To dial a displayed number from the directory,
press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER.
To delete an entry
When a directory entry is displayed, press
DELETE/MUTE to delete the displayed entry from
the directory. Once deleted, an entry cannot be
retrieved.
To edit an entry
When a directory entry is displayed:
1. Press MENU/SELECT to modify the entry. You
will be prompted to EDIT NUMBER.
Press the dial pad keys to add digits.
• Press DELETE/MUTE to erase digits.
• Press
DIR or CID
to move the cursor.
Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to add a three-
second pause if desired.
• Press REDIAL/PAUSE,then DIR or CID
to scroll to a previously dialed number. Press
MENU/
SELECT
to add the redial number to the
entry.
2. Press MENU/SELECT. You will be prompted toYou will be prompted to
EDIT NAME.
Press the dial pad keys to add characters
(page 33).
Press DELETE/MUTE to erase characters.
Press
DIR or CID
to move the cursor.
3. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm.
•
•
•
•
•
To dial, delete or edit entries
Andrew
888-490-2005
EDIT NUMBER
888-883-2445
EDIT NAME
Andy
Andy
888-883-2445
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Caller ID
Caller ID operation
This product supports caller ID services provided
by most local telephone service companies.
Depending on your service subscription, you may
see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and
number which are sent by the telephone company
after the first or second ring. Caller ID allows you
to see the name, number, date and time of calls.
Information about caller ID with call waiting
Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name
and telephone number of the caller before
answering the telephone, even while on another
call.
It may be necessary to change your telephone
service to use this feature. Contact your
telephone company if:
• You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as
separate services (you may need to combine
these services).
• You have only caller ID service, or only call
waiting service.
• You don't subscribe to caller ID or call waiting
services.
There are fees for caller ID services. In addition,
services may not be available in all areas.
Depending on your service, you may see the
caller’s phone number or the caller’s name and
number.
This product can provide information only if both
you and the caller are in areas offering caller
ID service and if both telephone companies use
compatible equipment. The time and date are
sent by the telephone company along with the
call information.
CHRISTINE SMITH
888-722-7702
NEW
10:01 11/23
AM
NOTE: You can use this
product with regular
caller ID service, or you
can use this product’s
other features without
subscribing to either
caller ID or combined
caller ID with call
waiting service.
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Caller ID
Caller ID operation
How the caller ID history works
The caller ID history stores information about the
last 50 incoming calls. Review the caller ID history
to find out who called, to easily return the call, or
to copy the caller’s name and number into your
directory.
The phone deletes the earliest entry when the log
is full to make room for new calls.
If you answer a call before the information
appears on the screen, it will not be saved in the
caller ID history.
The caller ID history is stored in the telephone
base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made
on any one handset will be reflected in all.
NOTE: Only one handset can review the caller ID
history at a time. If another handset attempts to enter
the directory or caller ID history, it will display NOT
AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Caller’s name Caller’s number
Appears when the
call is missed and
un-reviewed
Time of call
Date of call
CHRISTINE SMITH
888-722-7702
NEW
10:01AM 11/23
CHRISTINE SMITH
888-722-7702
NEW
10:01 11/23
AM
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Caller ID
HANDSET 1
6 MISSED CALLS
Caller ID operation
Memory match
If the incoming telephone number exactly matches
a telephone number in your directory, the name that
appears on the screen will match the corresponding
name in your directory.
For example, if Christine Smith calls, her name will
appear as Chris if this is how you entered it into
your directory.
NOTE: The number shown by your caller ID will be in the
format sent by the phone company. The phone company
usually delivers ten-digit phone numbers (area code plus
phone number). If the telephone number of the caller
does not exactly match a number in your directory, the
name will appear as it is delivered by the phone company.
For example if the phone company includes the area code
and the directory number does not, the name will appear
as delivered by the phone company.
Missed calls indicator
When a handset is in idle mode and has calls that
have not been reviewed, its screen will show XX
MISSED CALLS.
All entries which have not been reviewed will be
counted as missed calls when the phone is idle. Each
time an entry in the caller ID history marked NEW is
reviewed, the number of missed calls decreases by
one.
If you have too many missed calls and you do not
want to review them one by one, but you still want
to keep them in the caller ID history, you can press
and hold OFF/CLEAR for four seconds when the
handset is idle. All the entries in the caller ID history
will be considered old (have been reviewed), and the
missed calls counter is reset to 0.
Chris
888-722-7702
NEW
10:01AM 11/23
Robert Brown
888-883-2445
NEW
10:31
AM
11/23
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Caller ID
HANDSET 1
6 MISSED CALLS
Charlie Johnson
800-222-3111
NEW
10:21
AM
11/23
Linda Miller
888-722-7702
NEW
10:11
AM
11/23
Robert Brown
888-883-2445
NEW
10:31
AM
11/23
883-2445
888-883-2445
1-888-883-2445
1-883-2445
The various dialing options are:
To review the caller ID history
To review the caller ID history
Press CID to review the caller ID history in
reverse chronological order starting with the most
recent call.
-OR-
You can also review the caller ID history by
pressing MENU/SELECT, and using
DIR or
CID
to scroll to >CALL LOG, then press
MENU/SELECT.
2. Press
DIR or CID
to scroll through the list
as shown on the left.
To dial from the caller ID history
While reviewing an entry in the caller ID history:
• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to call the
number as it is displayed in the caller ID history.
-OR-
• Press # repeatedly to see the various dialing
options (you can choose to dial with or without an
area code, or with or without the 1), then press
PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to place the call.
NOTE: You may need to change how a caller ID number
will be dialed if the entry is not displayed in the correct
format. Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code
which may not be required for local calls, or without a 1
which may be needed for long distance calls.
Other options
•
Press DELETE/MUTE to delete the displayed entry
from the caller ID history.
• With an entry from the caller ID history is
displayed, press and hold
DELETE/MUTE
to delete
all entries from the caller ID history. When
the screen displays DELETE ALL CALLS, press
MENU/SELECT to clear the caller ID history of all
entries, or press OFF/CLEAR to exit and leave all
entries in the caller ID history intact.
• Press MENU/SELECT to copy the entry into your
directory. You can edit the name and the number
(page 36).
• PressPress OFF/CLEAR to exit the caller ID history.
1.
NOTE: If neither the
name nor number is
provided, UNABLE
TO SAVE will be
displayed.
CID
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About the answering system
The answering system can record up to 99
messages, depending on the length of each
message. Individual messages can be up to four
minutes, and the maximum recording time is 14
minutes. Messages will remain available for replay
until you delete them.
When there are new messages (including
memos) on the answering system, the number
of messages stored will flash in the message
counter.
If F is flashing in the message counter, the
memory is full. You will have to delete some
messages before new ones can be recorded.
To play the answering system messages, press
PLAY/STOP. Press VOLUME to adjust theto adjust the
playback volume when playing messages.
Voice prompts
The system provides voice prompts to guide you
through setup.
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Day & time announcement
Before playing each message, the answering
system announces the day and time the message
was received.
If you subscribe to caller ID service from
your local telephone company, the time will
automatically be set with every incoming call.
You must set the year so that the day of the
week can be calculated from the caller ID
information.
To check day & time
You can press CLOCK when the system is idle to
hear the current day and time.
If you do not hear the correct time, day, and year,
follow the steps below.
To set day & time
Follow the steps below to set the year, time and
day, so the day and time are correct. Each time
you press SKIP or REPEAT , the year, hour,
minute or day is adjusted by one. Press and hold
SKIP or REPEAT to adjust the minutes or year
by increments of ten. When you hear the correct
setting, press CLOCK to move to the next setting.
1. Press CLOCK. The system will announce the
current clock setting, and then announce “To set
the clock, press CLOCK.”
2. Press CLOCK. The system will announce the
current year setting, and then announce “To
change the year, press SKIP or REPEAT. To
change the hour, press CLOCK.”
3. Press CLOCK. The system will announce the
current hour setting, and then announce “To
change the hour, press SKIP or REPEAT. To
change the minute, press CLOCK.”
4. Press CLOCK. The system will announce the
current minute setting, and then announce “To
change the minute, press SKIP or REPEAT. To
change the day, press CLOCK.”
NOTE: If the clock is
not set when a
message is recorded,
the system will
announce "Time and
day not set" before the
message is played.
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Day & time announcement
5. Press CLOCK. The system will announce the
current day setting, and then announce “To
change the day, press SKIP or REPEAT. Press
CLOCK when you are done.”
6. Press CLOCK. The system announces the current
clock setting.
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Answering system mode
Unless you change it, the answering system will be
on and ready to record messages. You can turn the
answering system off, but if you do so, the answering
system will not answer calls and record incoming
messages.
To turn the answering system on or off:
• Press ANSWER ON to turn off your answering
system. The system will announce “Calls will
not be answered” and then beep to confirm the
system is off. The ANSWER ON light will be off.
• To turn the system back on, press ANSWER
ON. The system will announce “Calls will be
answered” and then beep to confirm the system
is on. The ANSWER ON light will be on.
NOTE: If the answering system is off and there is an
incoming call, the system will answer after 10 rings and
announce to the caller “Please enter your remote access
code.” For more information about remote access codes,
see page 54.
Call screening at the telephone base
If the answering system is on and the base
volume is not off (set to 1), you will hear the
announcement and the incoming message when
a call comes in. If you want the telephone base
to be silent while messages are being recorded,
make sure the base volume is set to 1.
Call intercept
While screening a call, you can stop recording
and speak to the caller by pressing
PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER on the handset.
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Outgoing announcements
Outgoing announcements are the messages
callers hear when calls are answered by the
answering system.
The telephone has a prerecorded outgoing
announcement, “Hello. Please leave a message
after the tone.” You can use this announcement,
or replace it with your own recording.
To play your current outgoing announcement
1. Press ANNC. then you will hear
"Announcement. Press PLAY or press
RECORD."
2. Press PLAY/STOP to hear the outgoing
announcement. Press again to replay the
announcement.
Press ANNC at anytime to exit the announcement
menu.
To record a new outgoing announcement
1. Press ANNC. You will hear, "Announcement.
Press PLAY or press RECORD."
2. Press RECORD and begin speaking after you
hear, "Record after the tone. Press STOP when
you are done."
3. Speak facing the telephone base from
approximately nine inches (20 cm) away.
4. Press PLAY/STOP when you are done. Your
recorded announcement will be played back.
To listen to the recorded announcement again,
press PLAY/STOP.
To record a new announcement, press RECORD
and follow the above steps. Press ANNC at any
time to exit the announcement menu.
Elapsed time (in seconds) will be shown in
the message counter when recording. You can
record an announcement up to 90 seconds. An
announcement shorter than two seconds will not
be recorded.
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Outgoing announcements
To delete your outgoing announcement
1. Press ANNC. You will hear “Announcement.
Press PLAY or press RECORD."
2. Press PLAY/STOP to begin playback.
3. Press DELETE during playback to delete your
announcement. "Announcement deleted." will
be announced.
Press ANNC to exit the announcement menu.
When your announcement is deleted, calls will be
answered with the prerecorded announcement
previously described on page 45.
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NOTE: To adjust the
voice prompt volume,
press VOLUME .
Answering system setup
You can change the number of rings, telephone
base ringer volume, remote access code and
message alert tone.
1. When the phone is idle, press SETUP
repeatedly to hear the feature settings.
2. When you hear the feature you want to
change, press SKIP or REPEAT to change
the setting.
•Number of rings - set the number of rings
before the answering system answers an
incoming call.
•Base ringer - set the volume of the
telephone base ringer.
•Remote access code - change the code
required to access your answering system
from another telephone.
•Message alert tone - set the message alert
tone to On so that it will beep when you
have a new answering system message.
3. Press SETUP to save your selection and move
to the next menu option
-OR-
Press PLAY/STOP to save your selection
and exit the menu.
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Answering system setup
Number of rings
You can set the answering system to answer an
incoming call after two, four, or six rings. You can
also select toll saver, which is explained below.
Unless you change it, the answering system
answers an incoming call after four rings.
To set the number of rings:
1. Press SETUP. The system will announce
"Number of rings," followed by the current
setting, and then "To change the setting, press
SKIP or REPEAT; to continue setup, press
SETUP."
2. Press SKIP or REPEAT to change to two,
four, or six rings, or toll saver.
• Toll saver - the answering system answers
a call after two rings if you have new
messages, and after four rings when there
are no new messages. This allows you to
check for new messages and avoid paying
long distance charges if you are calling
from out of your local area.
3. Press SETUP to save your selection and move
to the next menu option
-OR-
Press PLAY/STOP to save your selection
and exit the menu.
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Answering system setup
Base ringer
You can set the volume to high or low, or turn
the base ringer off. Unless you change it, the
telephone base ringer volume is set to low.
To change the setting:
1. Press SETUP twice. The system will announce
“Base ringer,” followed by the current setting,
and then “To change the setting, press SKIP or
REPEAT; to continue setup, press SETUP.”
2. Press SKIP or REPEAT to choose among off,
low or high.
3. Press SETUP to save your selection and move
to the next menu option
-OR-
Press PLAY/STOP to save your selection
and exit the menu.
Remote access code
To access your answering system remotely from
any touch tone phone, you need to enter a two-
digit number (10-99). Unless you change it, the
remote access code is 19.
To change the remote access code:
1. Press SETUP three times. The system will
announce "Remote access code," followed by
the current setting, and then "To change the
setting press SKIP or REPEAT; to continue
setup, press SETUP."
2. Press SKIP or REPEAT to adjust the remote
access code number by one. Press and hold
SKIP or REPEAT to adjust the remote
access code number by 10.
3. Press SETUP to save your selection and move
to the next menu option
-OR-
Press PLAY/STOP to save your selection
and exit the menu.
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Answering system setup
Message alert tone
When the message alert tone is set to On, and
there is at least one new message, the telephone
base will beep every 10 seconds. Unless you
change it, the message alert tone is set to off.
To change the setting:
1. Press SETUP four times. The system will
announce "Message alert tone," followed by the
current setting, and then "To change the setting
press SKIP or REPEAT; to continue setup, press
SETUP."
2. Press SKIP or REPEAT to alter between on
and off.
3. Press SETUP to save your selection and move
to the next menu option
-OR-
Press PLAY/STOP to save your selection
and exit the menu.
Temporarily turning off the message alert tone
Pressing any telephone base key (except
HANDSET LOCATOR) will temporarily silence
the message alert tone.
If you press DELETE when in idle mode, there
will be a voice prompt to direct you to press
DELETE again to delete all old messages, and the
message alert tone will be temporarily silenced.
The message alert tone will be re-activated with
the next incoming message.
NOTE: The message
alert tone will beep only if all
the conditions below are met:
Answering system is on.
Message alert tone setting
is on.
There are new messages.
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Message playback
Press PLAY/STOP to listen to the messages.
The system announces the number of messages,
then begins playback.
If you have new messages, you will hear only
the new messages (oldest first). If there are no
new messages, the system will play back all the
messages (oldest first).
Before each message, you will hear the day and
time it was received. After the last message, you
will hear “End of messages.” If the system has
less than five minutes of recording time left, you
will hear the remaining time.
1. Press PLAY/STOP. The message playback
begins.
2. Press PLAY/STOP again to end the
message playback.
Options during playback
When a message is playing, you can adjust the
playback volume, and skip, repeat, or delete the
message.
When playing messages:
• Press VOLUME button to adjust the
message playback volume.
• Press SKIP to skip to the next message.
• Press REPEAT to repeat the message. Press
twice to hear the previous message.
• Press DELETE to delete the message.
• Press PLAY/STOP to stop the playback.
To delete all old messages
You can only delete old (reviewed) messages.
New messages must be played before you
can delete them. Deleted messages cannot be
retrieved again.
To delete all old messages:
1. Press DELETE when the telephone is in idle
mode. The system will announce "To delete all
old messages, press DELETE again."
2. Press DELETE again. The system will
announce "All old messages deleted."
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Recording & playing memos
Memos are messages you record yourself. They
are saved, played back and deleted exactly like
incoming messages. You can record a memo as
a reminder to yourself, or leave a message for
others who use the answering system.
To record a memo:
1 Press RECORD. The system will announce
“Record after the tone. Press STOP when you
are done.”
The message counter will show the elapsed
time (in seconds) of the recording. You can
record a memo for up to four minutes. Memos
shorter than one second will not be saved.
2. Speak facing the MIC (microphone) at the
bottom front of the telephone base from
approximately nine inches (20 cm) away.
3. Press PLAY/STOP to stop recording. The
system will announce "Recorded," and a
confirmation tone will sound.
To play back a memo
Press PLAY/STOP to listen to messages and
memos (see page 51 for other options).
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Message counter displays
The message counter usually displays the total
number of messages. See the table below for other
message counter displays.
Message counter displays
0No messages.
0 (flashing)
The clock needs to be set (pages 42-43).
1-99 Total number of messages and memos,
or message number currently playing.
1-99 (flashing) Total number of messages and memos.
The number flashes when there are new
(un-reviewed) messages.
After a power failure, the number in the
message counter will flash to indicate the
clock needs to be set.
10-99 Current remote access code while setting
(page 49).
1-99 (counting) Elapsed time while recording a memo
(page 52) or announcement up to 90
seconds (page 45).
99 (flashing) A memo recording is longer than 99
seconds.
F (flashing) Memory is full. Messages must be
deleted before new messages can be
recorded.
-- The system is answering a call, being
accessed remotely, or the clock is being
set.
-- (flashing) The system is being setup, initialized or
messages are being deleted.
02, 04, 06, Displayed while setting the number of
rings (page 48).
1-8 Displayed for two seconds while
adjusting the telephone base speaker
volume.
HI, LO, OF Displayed for two seconds while
adjusting the telephone base ringer
volume.
tS
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Remote access
You can access your answering system remotely
by dialing your home telephone number from any
touch-tone telephone.
To remotely access your answering system:
1. Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone
telephone.
2.
When the system answers, enter the two digit
remote access code (19 is the default code, see
page 49 to change it).
• If you have new messages, the system will
automatically announce the number of new
messages and then begin to play them.
3. You can also enter the following remote
commands.
Remote commands
1Press to listen to all messages.
2Press to hear only new messages.
3Press to delete the current message
(during playback).
3 3 Press twice to delete all old messages
4Press to repeat the current message
(during playback).
4 4 Press twice to listen the previous message.
5Press to stop any operation (including
recording).
* 5 Press to listen to a list of remote
commands.
6Press to skip to the next message (during
playback)
* 7 Press to record a new announcement.
0
Press to turn the answering system on or off.
8Press to end remote access (the call will
be terminated).
4. Hang up to end the call and save all undeleted
messages.
Cut out the remote access wallet card at the back of
this user’s manual for quick reference.
NOTES:
1. If a valid remote access code
is not entered, the call will
be ended automatically.
2. If you pause for more than
four seconds during remote
access, you will hear a help
menu listing all features and
commands. If there is no
command for another 20
seconds, the call will end
automatically.
3. If you want to delete all
the old messages remotely,
press 3 twice in remote
standby mode.
4. If the memory is full, after 10
rings the answering system
will answer and announce
"Memory is full. Enter the
remote access code." Enter
your remote access code to
access the messages and
announcements.
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Beeps every 10
seconds
Message alert.
Screen icons, lights & tones
Screen icons & alert tones
Ringer off.
Battery charging (animated display).
Low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base or
charger to recharge.
Microphone is muted.
Missed and unreviewed calls.
Two short beeps VOLUME keys are pressed when the volume is
already at its highest or lowest setting.
Screen icons
Handset tones
Four short beeps Low battery warning.
Two beeps Out of range while the handset is on a call.
Three rising
tones
Command completed successfully.
A series of beeps VOLUME keys are pressed when the volume is
already at its highest or lowest setting.
Telephone base tones
New voice mail messages have been received.
Speakerphone is in use.
Lights
SPEAKER
On when the
speakerphone is on.
ANSWER ON
On when answering
system is on and
ready to receive
calls.
CHARGE
On when the
handset is charging
in the telephone
base or charger.
VOICEMAIL
Flashes when you
have new voice
mail. This service is
provided by your local
telephone company,
(different from the
answering system on
the telephone base).
HANDSET 1
10:21AM 11/23
25 MISSED CALLS
NEWMUTE
Blue backlit
keypad
IN USE
On when handset
is in use, when the
answering system
is answering an
incoming call or you
are registering a
handset.
Flashes when another
telephone is in use
on the same line, or
you are deregistering
handsets from the
telephone base.
Flashes quickly when
there is an incoming
call.
•
•
•
Blue backlit
display
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Appendix B
PHONE The handset is in use.
DIRECTORY EMPTY You are accessing an empty directory.
MUTED The microphone is muted.
LOW BATTERY The battery needs to be recharged.
INCOMING CALL There is a call coming in.
Handset display screen messages
ENDED You have just ended a call.
CALL LOG EMPTY You are accessing an empty caller
ID history.
SPEAKER The handset speakerphone is in use.
Screen display messages
NEW VOICE MAIL There are new voice mail messages.
XX MISSED CALLS There are new calls in the caller ID
history.
CONNECTING ... The handset has lost communication
with the telephone base.
** PAGING ** The telephone base is paging handset(s).
The other handset is calling.
LINE IN USE An extension phone or one of the
handsets is in use.
NO LINE There is no telephone line connected.
ALREADY SAVED The telephone number you have entered
is already stored in the directory.
SAVED The entry in caller ID history is
saved to the directory successfully.
The battery is very low. The handset
should be placed in the telephone base
or charger for recharging.
HANDSET X
IS CALLING
PLACE IN
CHARGER
LIST FULL The directory is full. No new entries
can be saved unless some existing
items are deleted.
OTHER
HANDSET IS
CALLING
The other handset is calling.
(For SL82218)
(For SL82318/SL82418/
SL82518/SL82558/
SL82658)
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Appendix B
Handset display screen messages
Screen display messages
Failed intercom or conference call
(there are already two handsets
being used).
UNABLE TO CALL
TRY AGAIN
Someone else is already using the
directory or caller ID history.
NOT AVAILABLE
AT THIS TIME
CHARGING A handset with a low battery has
been placed in the telephone base
or charger.
Mute has just been turned off so
your voice will be heard by the
other party.
MICROPHONE ON
You have started the intercom
process, and need to enter the
number of the handset you wish to
call.
INTERCOM TO:
(For SL82318/SL82418/
SL82518/SL82558/
SL82658)
The intercom call has just ended.
INTERCOM ENDED
The handset is calling the other
handset (for intercom calls).
CALLING
HANDSET X
You have started transferring a call,
and need to enter the desired handset
number.
TRANSFER TO:
(For SL82318/SL82418/
SL82518/SL82558/
SL82658)
The handset is out of range while
on a call.
NO SIGNAL,
CALL ENDED
WARNING
CHECK BATTERY!
• The battery is not installed or not
installed properly in the handset.
-OR-
• The battery needs to be replaced.
-OR-
• An incorrect battery has been
installed. Use only the supplied
rechargeable battery or
replacement battery (model BT
8001).
The handset is calling the other
handset (for intercom calls).
The handset is going to transfer an
outside call to another handset.
CALLING
OTHER HANDSET
HS X REGISTERED The handset registration is
successful.
(For SL82218)
(For SL82318/SL82418/
SL82518/SL82558/
SL82658)
CALL TRANSFERRED An outside call from one handset is
transferred to another handset.
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Appendix C
Adding and registering handsets
Your telephone can accommodate up to twelve cordless handsets. You can
add new handsets (SL80108, sold separately) to the SL82118/SL82218/
SL82318/SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/SL82658 at any time, but each new
handset must be registered with the telephone base before use. Each handset
must be registered separately.
The handset provided with your SL82118 is automatically registered as
handset 1. Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are
registered (handset 2, handset 3, handset 4 and so on). You can register 11
additional handsets.
The SL82218 has two handsets automatically registered as handset 1 and
handset 2. You can register ten additional handsets, which will be assigned as
handset 3, handset 4 and so on.
The SL82318 has three handsets automatically registered as handset 1,
handset 2 and handset 3. You can register nine additional handsets, which
will be assigned as handset 4, handset 5 and so on.
The SL82418 has four handsets automatically registered as handset 1,
handset 2, handset 3 and handset 4. You can register eight additional
handsets, which will be assigned as handset 5, handset 6 and so on.
The SL82518/SL82558 has five handsets automatically registered as handset
1, handset 2, handset 3, handset 4 and handset 5. You can register seven
additional handsets, which will be assigned as handset 6, handset 7 and so
on.
The SL82658 has six handsets automatically registered as handset 1, handset
2, handset 3, handset 4, handset 5 and handset 6. You can register six
additional handsets, which will be assigned as handset 7, handset 8 and so
on.
Handsets purchased separately need to be registered to
the telephone base before use. When first purchased, all
optional accessory handsets will show NOT REGISTERED on
the screen. The new handset(s) may need to be charged for
five minutes before registering to the telephone base.
NOT REGISTERED
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Appendix C
Adding and registering handsets
PRESS HNDST LOC
4 SEC ON BASE
PLEASE WAIT...
HS X REGISTERED
To register a handset to your telephone base
1. Place the unregistered handset into the telephone
base. If PRESS HNDST LOC 4 SEC ON BASE does not
appear on the handset screen after a few seconds,
remove the handset and place it in the telephone
base again.
2. On the telephone base, press and hold HANDSET
LOCATOR for about four seconds (until the red
IN USE light on the telephone base turns on) and
then release the button. The handset will show
PLEASE WAIT... and it will take about 10 seconds
to complete the registration. The handset will show
HS X REGISTERED and will beep if the registration is
successful.
NOTES:
1. If the registration is not successful, the display will show NOT
REGISTERED. To reset the handset, remove the handset from the
telephone base and place it back in. Try the registration process
again.
2. You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use.
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Appendix D
Replacing a handset
You may need to de-register your handsets if:
You have twelve registered handsets and need to replace a handset.
-OR-
You wish to change the designated handset number of your registered
handsets.
You must first de-register ALL the handsets, and then re-register each handset
you wish to use.
Please read carefully through all the instructions on this page before
beginning the de-registration process.
To de-register all handsets
1. Press and hold HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base for about 10
seconds (until the IN USE light turns on and starts to flash), then release
the HANDSET LOCATOR button.
2. Immediately press and release HANDSET LOCATOR again. You must
press HANDSET LOCATOR while the IN USE light is still flashing. (The
light flashes for about seven seconds. If the light stops flashing, pick up the
handset and place it back into the telephone base, then start again with
step one above.)
3. The handset(s) will show CONNECTING... and it will take about 10 seconds
to complete the de-registration process. ALL handsets will show NOT
REGISTERED if de-registration was successful.
4. To re-register the handset(s) to the telephone base, follow the registration
instructions on page 59.
NOTES:
1. If the de-registration process was not successful, you may need to reset the system and try
again. To reset: pick up the handset and press the PHONE/FLASH button, then press the
OFF/CLEAR button and place the handset back into the telephone base. You may also reset by
unplugging the power from the telephone base and plugging it back in.
2. You cannot de-register the handset(s) if any other system handset is in use.
NOT REGISTERED
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Appendix E
Taking care of your telephone
Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must
be treated with care.
Avoid rough treatment.
Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to pro-
tect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.
Avoid water
Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset in
the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base near
a sink, bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic
equipment. For your own safety, take caution when using electric appliances
during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for
many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or
a mild soap.
Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
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Maintenance
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or
standing in water. If the telephone base should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit
out by the unplugged cords.
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Appendix F
Important safety information
This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions
that may appear in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions
when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock.
Safety information
Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all
markings on the product.
Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may be a slight
chance of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a
gas leak, report it immediately, but use a telephone away from the area
where the gas is leaking. If this product is a cordless model, make sure the
telephone base is also away from the area.
Do not use this product near water, or when you are wet. For example,
do not use it in a wet basement or shower, or next to a swimming pool,
bathtub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub. Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays
for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any liquid, unplug any
line or power cord immediately. Do not plug the product back in until it has
dried thoroughly.
Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over
any line or power cords. Protect cords from damage or abrasion.
If this product does not operate normally, see the Troubleshooting
section on pages 72-79 of this user’s manual. If you cannot solve the
problem, or if the product is damaged, refer to the Limited warranty on
pages 68-70. Do not open this product except as may be directed in your
user’s manual. Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may
expose you to hazardous voltages or other risks.
Replace batteries only as described in your user’s manual. Do not burn
or puncture batteries — they contain caustic chemicals.
This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor
mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it
is plugged into a ceiling or an under-the-table/cabinet outlet.
Caution: Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replace-
ment, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-
3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
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Appendix F
Important safety information
Especially about cordless telephones:
Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create
some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base
and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless
telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment
within range of the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think
of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on
corded telephones.
Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be con-
nected to a working electrical outlet which is not controlled by a wall switch.
Calls cannot be made from the handset if the telephone base is unplugged
or switched off, or if the electrical power is interrupted.
Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies
that may cause interference to TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such
interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near
or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless
telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the
interference.
Rechargeable batteries: This product contains either nickel-cadmium or
nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries. Exercise care in handling batter-
ies in order not to create a short circuit with conductive material such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm.
Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.
Nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries: Must be recycled or disposed
of properly. Do not dispose of them in household garbage. Do not burn or
puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could
release caustic material which could cause injury.
Nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in
a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if
burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause
injury.
The RBRC™ Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry
program to collect and recycle nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable batteries when taken
out of service within the United States. These batteries may be taken to a participating
local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center. Or you may call 1-800-8-
BATTERY for locations accepting spent Ni-MH batteries.
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Appendix F
Important safety information
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):
Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led
a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless
telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that:
PACEMAKER PATIENTS
Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker.
Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as
in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON.
Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.
WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from
other persons using wireless telephones.
Especially about telephone answering systems:
Two-way recording: This unit does not sound warning beeps to inform the
other party that the call is being recorded. To ensure that you are in compli-
ance with any federal or state regulations regarding recording a telephone
call, you should start the recording process and then inform the other party
that you are recording the conversation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Appendix G
FCC Part 68 and ACTA
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical
requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments
(ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among
other things, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This
identifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and
the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and
technical requirements adopted by 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. An RJ11 jack should normally
be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See
Installation Instructions in the user’s manual.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices
you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you
are called. The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters
following the US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In
most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For
more information, please contact your local telephone company.
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially
wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the
connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you
have questions about what will disable the alarm equipment, consult your
telephone company or a qualified installer.
If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular
jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone
equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents.
For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited
Warranty.
If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone
company is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance
notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be
given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is
required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your
telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation,
or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The
telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned.
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid
compatible.
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FCC Part 68 and ACTA
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store
emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If
you do store or test emergency numbers, please:
Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging
up.
Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late
evening.
Industry Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The term ‘’IC‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that
the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1.
The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be
connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may
consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that
the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
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Appendix H
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements
for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended 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 connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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 telephone.
To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of
radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander
according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested
and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held
against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used
such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a
distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more. If you choose to use a
clipping device, please make sure to only use the supplied AT&T belt clip.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Appendix I
Limited warranty
The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty
service, and all questions about this product should be directed to: In
the United States of America, visit www.telephones.att.com or call
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268.
1. What does this limited warranty cover?
The manufacturer of this AT&T-branded product warrants to the holder of
a valid proof of purchase (“CONSUMER” or “you”) that the product and all
accessories provided in the sales package PRODUCT”) are free from defects in
material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when
installed and used normally and in accordance with the PRODUCT operating
instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the CONSUMER for products
purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada.
2. What will be done if the PRODUCT is not free from defects in materials
and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“materially defective
PRODUCT”)?
During the limited warranty period, the manufacturer’s authorized service
representative will repair or replace at the manufacturer’s option, without charge,
a materially defective PRODUCT. If the manufacturer repairs the PRODUCT, they
may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If the manufacturer chooses to
replace the PRODUCT, they may replace it with a new or refurbished PRODUCT of
the same or similar design. The manufacturer will retain defective parts, modules,
or equipment. Repair or replacement of the PRODUCT, at the manufacturer’s
option, is your exclusive remedy. The manufacturer will return repaired or
replacement products to you in working condition. You should expect the repair or
replacement to take approximately 30 days.
3. How long is the limited warranty period?
The limited warranty period for the PRODUCT extends for ONE (1) YEAR from
the date of purchase. If the manufacturer repairs or replaces a materially defective
PRODUCT under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also
applies to repaired or replacement PRODUCT for a period of either (a) 90 days
from the date the repaired or replacement PRODUCT is shipped to you or (b) the
time remaining on the original one-year limited warranty; whichever is longer.
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Limited warranty
4. What is not covered by this limited warranty?
This limited warranty does not cover:
PRODUCT that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other
physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling,
neglect, inundation, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion; or
PRODUCT that has been damaged due to repair, alteration, or modification by
anyone other than an authorized service representative of the manufacturer; or
PRODUCT to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal
conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or
PRODUCT to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-AT&T
accessories; or
PRODUCT whose warranty/quality stickers, PRODUCT serial number plates or
electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or
PRODUCT purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the
United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional
purposes (including but not limited to products used for rental purposes); or
PRODUCT returned without valid proof of purchase (see item 6 below); -or-
Charges for installation or setup, adjustment of customer controls, and
installation or repair of systems outside the unit.
5. How do you get warranty service?
To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, visit
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call
1 (866) 288-4268. NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the
user’s manual; a check of the PRODUCT controls and features may save you a
service call.
Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage
during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling
charges incurred in the transport of the PRODUCT(s) to the service location.
The manufacturer will return repaired or replaced PRODUCT under this limited
warranty to you, transportation, delivery or handling charges prepaid. The
manufacturer assumes no risk for damage or loss of the PRODUCT in transit. If the
PRODUCT failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does
not meet the terms of this limited warranty, the manufacturer will notify you and
will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity.
You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of
products that are not covered by this limited warranty.
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Appendix I
Limited warranty
6. What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service? You must:
Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to
the service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty;
and
Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the PRODUCT
purchased (PRODUCT model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and
Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone
number.
7. Other limitations
This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and the
manufacturer of this AT&T branded PRODUCT. It supersedes all other written or
oral communications related to this PRODUCT. The manufacturer provides no
other warranties for this PRODUCT. The warranty exclusively describes all of the
manufacturer’s responsibilities regarding the PRODUCT. There are no other express
warranties. No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty
and you should not rely on any such modification.
State/Provincial Law rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to
province.
Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular
purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the PRODUCT is fit
for ordinary use) are limited to one year from date of purchase. Some states/
provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable
for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including,
but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the PRODUCT or other
associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third
parties) resulting from the use of this PRODUCT. Some states/provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.
a.
b.
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Appendix J
Technical specifications
RF frequency band 1921.536 MHz — 1928.448 MHz
Channels 5
Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F
0°C — 50°C
Telephone base voltage
(AC voltage, 60Hz)
96 — 127 Vrms
Telephone base voltage
(AC adapter output)
6VDC @400mA
Handset voltage 2.2 — 3.0 VDC
Charger voltage
(AC adapter output)
6VDC @200mA
Replacement battery 2.4V 500mAH
DECT 6.0 digital technology
This technology digitally transmits your voice across multiple channels using
the newly available DECT 6.0 frequency band. This technology provides superior
quality of voice and sound, high protection against wiretapping and better
range than the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz phone systems, while not interfering with
wireless routers.
Telephone operating range
This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and
telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can
vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and
the construction of your home or office.
Extended range and clarity
This telephone base comes with an antenna which gives much better clarity
and covers a longer range than before.
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Appendix K
Troubleshooting
If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For
Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
My phone
doesn’t work
at all.
• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in.
• Make sure that the battery connector is securely plugged
into the cordless handset.
• Make sure the telephone line cord is securely and firmly
plugged into the telephone base and the telephone wall
jack.
• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least
16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the
cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when
not in use.
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical
power. Wait for approximately 15 seconds, then plug it
back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset
and telephone base to reset.
• You may need to purchase a new battery, please refer to
Battery installation and charging, page 8, in this user’s
manual.
I cannot get a
dial tone.
• First try all the suggestions above.
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base.
You might have moved out of range.
• If the previous suggestions don’t work, disconnect the
telephone base from the telephone jack and connect to
a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone
either, the problem is in your wiring or local service.
Contact your local telephone company.
• Your line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a
new line cord.
I cannot dial
out.
• First try all the suggestions above.
• Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless
handset may take a second or two to find the telephone
base and produce a dial tone. This is normal. Wait an extra
second before dialing.
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Appendix K
CONNECTING...
displays on my
cordless handset.
• Ensure that the telephone base is powered up.
• Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for
one minute to allow the cordless handset and base to
resynchronize.
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base.
You might have moved out of range.
Troubleshooting
My cordless
handset isn’t
performing
normally.
• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the
telephone base. Plug the unit into a different, working
electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base.
You might have moved out of range.
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical
power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow
up to one minute for the cordless handset and tele-
phone base to reset.
• Other electronic products can cause interference to your
cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away
from these types of electronic devices as possible: tel-tel-
evision sets, VCRs, or other cordless
telephones.
• Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television,
radio or other appliances may cause the phone to not
dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background
noise, first try muting the cordless handset before dial-
ing, or dialing from another room in your home with less
background noise.
• If the other phones in your home are having the same
problem, the problem is in your wiring or local service.
Contact your local telephone company (charges may
apply).
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Appendix K
Troubleshooting
The batteries
will not hold a
charge.
• If the cordless handset is in the telephone base or
charger and the charge light does not come on, refer to
The charge light is off in this Troubleshooting guide.
• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least
16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the
cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when
not in use.
• You may need to purchase a new battery. Please refer to
Battery installation and charging, page 8, in this user’s
manual.
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical
power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow
up to one minute for the cordless handset and tele-
phone base to reset.
• Other electronic products can cause interference with
your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far
away from these types of electronic devices as possible:
television sets, VCRs, or other cordless
telephones.
I get noise,
static, or weak
signals even
when I’m near
the telephone
base.
If you subscribe to high-speed internet service (Digital
Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you
must have a DSL filter between the telephone base and
the telephone wall jack (see the following page). The filter
will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL
interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for
more information about DSL filters.
• You may be able to improve the performance of your
cordless phone by installing your new telephone base
as far as possible from any other existing cordless
telephone system that may already be installed.
• Other electronic products can cause interference to your
cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away
from the following electronic devices as possible: televi-
sion sets, VCRs, or other cordless
telephones.
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Appendix K
Troubleshooting
• Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or
on the same electrical outlet. You may experience
decreased performance while the microwave oven is
operating.
• If your phone is plugged in with a modem or a surge
protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protec-
tor) into a different location. If this solves the problem,
re-locate your phone or modem farther apart from one
another, or use a different surge protector.
• Relocate your phone to a higher location. The phone
will likely have better reception when installed in a high
area.
• If the other phones in your home are having the same
problem, the problem is in your wiring or local service.
Contact your local telephone company (charges may
apply).
I hear other
calls while using
my phone.
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack,
and plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other
calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local ser-
vice. Call your local telephone company.
• Make sure that the ringer is not turned off. Refer to the
section(s) on ringer selection in this user’s manual.
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securely
into the telephone base and the telephone jack. Make
sure the power cord is securely plugged in.
• The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone
base.
• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least
16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the
cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when
not in use.
• You may have too many extension phones on your tel-
ephone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously.
Try unplugging some of the other phones.
My cordless
handset does
not ring when I
receive a call.
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• The layout of your home or office might be limiting
the operating range. Try moving the telephone base to
another location, preferably on an upper floor.
• If the other phones in your home are having the same
problem, the problem is in your wiring or local service.
Contact your local telephone company (charges may
apply).
• Test a working phone at the phone jack. If another
phone has the same problem, the problem is the phone
jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges
may apply).
• Other electronic products can cause interference with
your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as
far away as possible from electronic devices such as
television sets, VCRs, or other cordless
telephones.
• Re-install the battery, and place the cordless handset in
the telephone base. Wait for the cordless handset to re-
establish its connection with the telephone base. Allow
up to one minute for this to take place.
• Your line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a
new line cord.
Troubleshooting
•
Other electronic products can cause interference with
your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far
away from the following electronic devices as possible:
television sets, VCRs, or other cordless
telephones.
• Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or
on the same electrical outlet. You may experience
decreased performance while the microwave oven is
operating.
• If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge pro-
tector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into
a different location. If this solves the problem, re-locate
your phone or modem farther apart from one another,
or use a different surge protector.
My calls cut in and
out while I’m using
my cordless hand-
set.
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Appendix K
The charge
light is off.
• Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in cor-
rectly and securely.
• Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds,
then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cord-
less handset and telephone base to reset.
• Clean the cordless handset and telephone base charging
contacts each month using a pencil eraser or cloth.
My caller ID
isn’t working.
• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to
this service from your local telephone company for this
feature to work on your phone.
• Your caller must be calling from an area that supports
caller ID.
• Both you and your caller’s telephone companies must use
caller ID compatible equipment.
If you subscribe to high-speed internet service (Digital
Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you
must have a DSL filter between the telephone base and
the telephone wall jack (see the following page). The filter
will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL
interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for
more information about DSL filters.
•
• Relocate your telephone base to a higher location. The
phone will have better reception when installed in a high
area.
• If the other phones in your home are having the same prob-
lem, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact
your local telephone company (charges may apply).
Troubleshooting
System does
not receive
caller ID when
on a call.
• Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting
features provided by your local telephone company. Caller
ID features will work only if both you and the caller are
in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone
companies use compatible equipment.
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Appendix K
Incomplete
messages.
• If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be
lost when the system disconnects the call after four min-
utes.
• If the caller pauses for longer than seven seconds, the
system stops recording and disconnects the call.
• If the system’s memory becomes full during a message,
the system stops recording and disconnects the call.
• If the caller's voice is very soft, the system may stop
recording and disconnects the call.
Difficulty hearing
messages.
• Press VOLUME to increase speaker volume.
Troubleshooting
System does
not answer after
correct number
of rings.
• Make sure that the answering system is on (see page
44).
• If toll saver is activated, the number of rings changes to
two when you have new messages stored (see page 48).
• If the memory is full or the system is off, the system will
answer after 10 rings.
System announc-
es “Time and day
not set.”
• You need to reset the answering system clock (see page 42).
System does not
respond to remote
commands.
• Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly
(see page 54).
• Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone.
When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you
hear clicks, the phone is not a touch-tone telephone and
cannot activate the answering system.
• The answering system may not detect the remote access
code while your announcement is playing. Try waiting
until the announcement is over before entering the
code.
• There may be interference on the phone line you are
using. Press dial pad keys firmly.
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Appendix K
Common cure
for electronic
equipment.
If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, try
putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or
charger. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in
the order listed):
• Disconnect the power to the telephone base.
• Disconnect the cordless handset battery, and spare bat-
tery, if applicable.
• Wait a few minutes.
• Connect power to the telephone base.
• Re-install the battery, and place the cordless handset
into the telephone base.
• Wait for the cordless handset to re-establish its connec-
tion with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for
this to take place.
System does
not record
message.
• Make sure the answering system is on (see page 44).
• Make sure the memory of the answering system is not
full.
Outgoing
announcement is
not clear.
• When you record your announcement, make sure you
speak in a normal tone of voice, about nine inches from
the telephone base.
• Make sure there is no background noise (TV, music, etc.)
while recording.
Troubleshooting
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A
AC adapter, 6
Alert tones, 50
Answering calls, 21
Answering system, 41-54
Auto off, 22
B
Battery charging, 8
Battery installation, 8
Base ringer volume, 49
Belt clip, 9
C
Call intercept, 44
Call screening, 44
Call transfer, 29
Call waiting, 24
Caller ID (CID), 37
add entries to phone directory, 40
delete entries, 40
dial entries, 40
Clear voice mail indication, 19
D
Deregistration, 60
Delete entries in the
call ID history, 40
Delete redial entries, 22
Dialing,
from a record in the
caller ID history, 40
directory dialing, 36
Directory, 31
dial number, 36
edit entries, 36
name search, 35
new entries, 32-33
Display dial, 36
DSL, 6
E
Elapsed time, 21
Ending calls, 21
F
Flash (switchhook flash), 24
H
Hands speakerphone, 21
Handset key tone, 17
Handset language, 18
Handset locator, 23
Handset ringer tone, 17
Handset ringer volume, 16
Handset settings, 16-20
Handset voicemail indicator, 19
Headset, 9
I
Intercom, 27
Incoming caller ID history, 40
Incoming calls, answering, 21
L
Language, 18
Last number redial, 22
Lights, 55
M
Making calls, 21
Memory match, 39
Missed calls indicator, 39
Mute, 25
N
Names,
enter into directory, 33
search for, 35
Number of rings, 48
O
On-hook dialing, 21
Q
Quick reference guide, 3-4
Index
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Index
R
Receiving calls, 21
Redial, 22
Registration, 59
Remote access, 54
Ringer silencing, 20
Ring tone options, 17
Ringer volume, base, 49
Ringer volume, handset, 16
S
Search for names, 35
Speakerphone, 21
T
Technical specifications, 71
Telephone operating range, 71
Temporary ringer silencing, 20
Troubleshooting, 72-79
V
Visual message waiting indicator, 19
Voicemail, 4, 55
Voice prompts, 41
Volume controls, 16, 24
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Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your
answering system from any touch tone telephone.
Remote access wallet card
Fold here.
Cut along dotted line.
Action Remote command
Play all messages ..................1
Play new messages...............2
Delete the message..............3
Delete all old messages .....33
Repeat or go back.................4
Stop...............................................5
Help menu .................................*5
Skip the message...................6
Record announcement ........*7
Turn system off or on ........0
End remote access call ......8 (or hang up)
Call your phone number, then
enter your two-digit access code
(preset to 19).
Model name: SL82118/SL82218/SL82318/
SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/SL82658SL82518/SL82558/SL82658
Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system
with caller ID/call waiting
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