DECT 6.0 Multi-Handset Cordless Speakerphone with Answering Machine User’s Guide Please read this manual before operating product for the first time. Visit the RCA web site at www.rca4phones.
Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment .
2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference). • Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna. • Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
Information for DECT Product This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard which operates in the 1.92GHz to 1.93GHz frequency range. Installation of this equipment is subject to notification and coordination with UTAM. Any relocation of this equipment must be coordinated through and approved by UTAM. UTAM may be contacted at 1-800-42 9-8826. Industry Canada (I.C.) Notice This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
-Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. -Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. -Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
Table of Contents Equipment Approval Information ......................................................................2 Interference Information ................3 Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC).....4 Licensing .................................................4 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement ............................................4 Information for DECT Product .....5 Table of Contens ................................6 Table of Contens ...............................7 Introduction .................
Table of Contents Delete the redial list ..................21 Call Waiting Caller ID................21 Caller list .........................................21 Access the Caller list .................22 Calling back a caller..................22 Storing a caller record..............22 Deleting a caller record...........22 Deleting all caller record.........22 Answering Machine Settings...... .............................................................22 Set the answer mode.................
Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment , there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your home goes out .
Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack installed in your home. If you don‟t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed. Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Handsetlayout A B C I D J E F K G L M N H O P A Earpiece B LCD display C MENU/OK/MUTE button - Access to main menu - Select a menu entry - Mute the microphone D Redial button E TALK/SPEAKER button - Make a call/Accept a call - Switch to speakerphone mode F Navigation button - Up to increase volume and view CID - Down to decrease volume and access the Phonebook G Review button - Go back to previous message or replay current message H */Keypad lock button - Long press to activate or deactivate t
Installation and Set-up Fit the rechargeable batteries in each handset 1) 2) Install the AAA batteries (Brand name: CORUN, Capacity: Ni-MH 1.2V/550mAh, or Brand name: SANIK, Capacity: Ni-MH 1.2V/550mAh) into handset in accordance with the polarity marked in the battery compartment . Close the battery compartment cover, sliding it into place and pressing firmly to make sure it is secure.
an incoming call. To answer a call, you will need to switch it back on. It may take some time for the handset to re-establish a radio link with the base unit . Keypad lock To lock the cordless handset‟s keypad: Press and hold [*] button for 2 seconds until you hear a beep tone, when the keypad lock is activated, shows on the display. To unlock the keypad: Press and hold [*] button for 2 seconds until you hear a beep tone. Or simply replace the handset on the charger cradle.
Press the TALK/SPEAKER button again to switch from speakerphone to earpiece mode. Press the HANG UP button to end conversation. Making a call 1. Press the TALK/SPEAKER button. Dial the desired number. - OR Dial the number first , press the TALK/SPEAKER button. - OR Press the Navigation (or ) button to select the desired record, press the TALK/SPEAKER button. 2. When finished, press the HANG UP button to end conversation. NOTE: You may enter up to 24 pre-dial digits.
1. Press the TALK/SPEAKER button. 2. Press the redial button. -OR3. Press the redial button first , then use the Navigation button to select the desired redial number. - Press the Navigation () to review the oldest call and scroll toward the most recent calls (higher numbers). - Press the Navigation () to review the newest call and scroll to older calls (lower numbers). NOTE: You may choose from the last ten numbers that were dialed. 4. Press the TALK/SPEAKER button. The number dials automatically.
Phonebook You can store up to fifty records in phone book for quick dialing; each record can contain a maximum of 20-digit numbers and 10-character names. Reviewing phonebook records 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK/SPEAKER mode). Press the Phonebook button to access the phone book, all records are shown in alphabetical order. Press the Navigation (or ) button or key in alphabet to the desired records. Press the MENU/OK button to view detail information. Adding phonebook entries 1.
7. 8. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number (up to 20 digits, including pauses), and press the MENU/OK button to confirm. Select Melody, Melody 5 shows on the display. Press the Navigation (or ) button to select from melody 1 to melody 10 (a testing tone is generated while making melody selection), press the MENU/OK button to confirm, the records are stored alphabetically in the phone book.
Dialing a phonebook number 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK/SPEAKER mode). Press the Phonebook button to access the phone book, all records are shown in alphabetical order. Press the Navigation (or ) button or key in alphabet to the desired records. Press the TALK/SPEAKER button, the number dials automatically. Using the redial list The redial list stores the last 10 numbers dialed. A maximum of 20 digits can be displayed for each entry. Last number redial 1. 2.
4. Press MENU/OK key again to confirm. Call waiting caller ID Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company; if you receive an incoming call and you are using the multi handset system, a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. The Call Waiting Caller ID information will be displayed and stored in the history of all handsets in the system. Caller list 1. 2. 3. CLIP of incoming Calls are stored in the CALLER LIST menu.
2. 3. 4. Press the Navigation (or ) button to select a call record. Press MENU/OK button to open sub-menu. Select Delete, press MENU/OK button to confirm your deletion. Deleting all caller record 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the CID button to enter the Caller List menu. Press MENU/OK button to open sub-menu. Select Delete All, press MENU/OK button, the screen displays Delete All? Press MENU/OK button again to confirm your deletion.
To pre-record an outgoing message you must first follow the procedure to set the answer mode. Record a personalized outgoing message * You can choose to replace the predefined OGM with your own prerecorded personalized messages. 1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 on Set the Answer mode section. 2. Display shows Select mess. > Predefined 3. Press the Navigation (or) button to select Personalized and press the MENU/OK button. 4. Display shows > Play message 5.
Remote access operation The unit answers after 15 rings if the answerer is turned off. To access the answering system, enter your remote PIN (default:0000) The telephone will allow you to check your messages remotely from another phone. To use this function you must be using a tone dialing telephone and you will need to enter your remote PIN (default: 0000). The remote control function must be activated before it can be used. To activate remote access 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Press 2 to play all messages or press 2 to play new messages only. Press 3 to go to the next message Press 02 to delete the current message Press 8 turn the answering machine on/off Press 55 to stop message playback If you are not playing messages, you must press a button within 15 seconds; otherwise your telephone will hang up. Call screening Call screening allows you to hear the caller while he is leaving a message. You can then decide if you want to talk to the caller directly.
3. The cordless handset rings, and the Int symbol flashes on handset display. When the handset user answers, you will be connected. Answering an intercom call The ringing tune for intercom calls is different from external calls. When someone makes an intercom call to you, Int icon appears on your cordless handset‟s display with the number of the handset calling you. 1. Press the TALK/SPEAKER button to answer. 2. To end an intercom call, press the HANG UP button or place the handset in the base cradle.
features. You may program the following items in main menu: Phonebook, Set Date/Time, Personal Set , Advanced Set and Answ. Machine. Personal setting 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK/SPEAKER mode). Press the MENU/OK button to go to main menu. Press the Navigation (or) button to select Personal Set . Press the MENU/OK button to access the setting sub-menu. Handset tone From Personal Set sub-menu: 1. Press the Navigation (or) button to select Handset Tones. 2.
2. 3. 4. Press the MENU/OK button to enter the menu. Press the Navigation (or) button to select On or Off. Press the MENU/OK button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone. Handset name From the Personal Set sub-menu: 1. Press the Navigation (or) button to scroll to the Handset Name sub-menu. 2. Press the MENU/OK button to enter the menu. 3. Use the touch tone pad to enter a name (up to 10 characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys.
Auto hang-up This function enables you to end a call automatically by simply placing the handset on the base station. By default,the Auto Hang up feature is Off. From the Personal Set sub-menu: 1. Press the Navigation (or) button to scroll to the Auto Hang-up submenu. 2. Press the MENU/OK button to enter the menu. 3. Press the Navigation (or) button to select On or Off. 4. Press the MENU/OK button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone. Language From the Personal Set sub-menu: 1.
Base ring melody You may choose from three different melodies for base unit . From Base Tone setting sub-menu: 1. Press the Navigation (or) button to select BS Ring Mel. 2. Press the MENU/OK button to enter the menu. 3. Press the Navigation (or) button to select the desired melody ring tone. 4. Press the MENU/OK button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone. Advanced set 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK/SPEAKER mode). Press the MENU/OK button to go to main menu.
De-register the handset You may need to do this in order to replace a faulty handset . From the Advanced Set sub-menu: 1. Press the Navigation (or) button to scroll to Unregister. 2. Press the MENU/OK button to access de-register setting, the screen display Enter PIN----. 3. Use the touch tone pad to enter the 4 digits of PIN code (default PIN code is 0000). 4. Enter the handset number to be de-registered. 5. You will hear a long confirmation tone if the de-registration is successful.
Default settings list Keypad: unlocked Redial list: empty Caller Display records: empty Phonebook: empty Earpiece volume: High; speakerphone volume: 2 Handset ringer volume: High; Melody: 5 Base unit ringer volume: Low; Melody: 3 Handset Key tone: ON Handset name: Handset 1 Language: Country depend on Auto Answer: OFF Auto Hang up: ON Recall Time: Long Master PIN: 0000 Time & Date: 00:00 01/01 Answering machine: answer& record mode on default OGM selected.
OK key to select . Press the Navigation key to select On or Off and then press MENU/OK key to confirm. 5. Use the BACK/R/C button to exit the menu or press HANG UP to go to standby mode. The telephone can store a number of messages in its memory. The messages will be available for replay until you delete them to make room for new messages. New messages that have not yet been played are indicated by the TAM icon flashing .
A memo will be played back with other messages from callers. To record a memo 1. Press the MENU/OK key to enter menu selection. 2. Press the Navigation key to select Answ. Machine and then press MENU/OK key to select. 3. Press the Navigation key to select Record Memo and then press MENU/ OK key. 4. Display shows Recording Memo. 5. Speak into the handset to record your memo, press the MENU/OK button to end the recording 6. Use the BACK button to exit the menu or press HANG UP to go to standby mode.
Troubleshooting ALWAYS check first that: You have followed all the steps listed in the user manual to install and set up your telephone. All connectors are firmly inserted in their sockets. Main power to the base unit is switched on at the socket . The handset‟s batteries are correctly and securely installed and are not run down. Everyday use “I cannot make or answer calls” If the handset‟s display is blank, it may have been switched off. Press and hold the HANG-UP key to switch it back on.
“When I key in a number, Try a different position for the base unit – it appears on the somewhere higher if possible, or further from display, but I cannot other electrical equipment. make an outside call” Try moving the handset closer to the base unit . “The phone does not Check that the base unit‟s main power adapter ring” is plugged in and power is switched on. The base unit needs main power for normal operation of the phone – not just for charging the batteries.
“When I try to make a call, I hear busy tone” “The volume in the earpiece is low when I‟ m on a call” Intercom and transfer “I can‟t transfer a call” Battery “The handset‟s battery pack is running low within an hour or two” “I try to recharge the battery but I still get a warning that they are low” If you‟re using a multi-handset system, check whether another handset is already on a call. Make sure you‟re holding the earpiece correctly over your ear. Adjust the volume using the navigation key.
Warranty Assistance Your sales receipt will be required to demonstrate proof of purchase in order to validate your warranty eligibility. You may want to attach either the original, or a photocopy, of your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. If this product was received as a gift , it is suggested you jot down the date of gift receipt , as this information will be valuable should service be required during the warranty period.
from the date the replacement product was shipped to you, whichever is longer. How to get service: • Call Customer Care at 1-877-722-4908. Please have your product with you and please have your model number and date code available when calling us. The model number and date code can be found on the underside of the base unit. If you are within your limited warranty period and it is determined that service is required: • We will ask that you properly pack your product to avoid shipping damage.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to, lightning damage. Limitation of Warranty: • • THIS LI MI TED WARRANTY I S THE ONLY WARRANTY A P P L I C A B L E TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
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