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ANSWERING SYSTEM TELEPHONE 1830

• Installation

• Telephone Operation

• Memory Dialing

• Answering System Operation

• Remote Operation

Setting up the system

Follow the steps below to set up your new system before you install on a desk, table or wall.

1. Install the batteries

Open the battery door on the bottom of the unit by pulling on the tabs. Insert the batteries , making sure that

they are oriented.

The batteries are used to save your messages in the event of a power failure.

2. Set the DIAL MODE switch

Set the DIAL MODE switch on the bottom of the system to TT (touch tone) unless you have dial pulse

(rotary) service. If you have dial pulse service, set the DIAL MODE switch to DP.

3. Continue unit installation

To install the unit on a table or desk, turn to “Table Desk Installation.”

To install the unit on a wall, turn to “Wall Installation”.

Dial Mode

This telephone has a selectable push-button dial which will work with either tone or rotary telephone

service. It can be set to work directly with long-distance or certain other services that require tone

signaling, including some tone-activated computer services.

Table /Desk Installation

Follow the steps below to install your new system on a table or desk.

1. Complete Steps 1 though 3 in “Setting Up the System.”

2. Connect the handset cord.

Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handset and the other end into the jack on the left side of

the unit

3. Connect the line cord.

Plug one end of the 7-foot telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back of the unit, and plug the

other end into a modular wall jack.

4. Connect the power cord

Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.

The Messages Window counts down from 6 to 0, then “0” flashes to indicate that you need to record an

announcement.

Wall Installation

Follow the steps below to install your new system as a wall unit.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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ANSWERING SYSTEM TELEPHONE 1830 • • • • • Installation Telephone Operation Memory Dialing Answering System Operation Remote Operation Setting up the system Follow the steps below to set up your new system before you install on a desk, table or wall. 1. Install the batteries Open the battery door on the bottom of the unit by pulling on the tabs. Insert the batteries , making sure that they are oriented. The batteries are used to save your messages in the event of a power failure. 2.
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1. Complete Steps 1 though 3 in “ Setting Up the System” 2. Reverse the handset tab. To mount the telephone on a wall, you must reverse the handset tab. This tab holds the handset when you hang up. While holding down the switchhook, slide the tab up and out of its slot. Turn the tab so that the curved end is up and insert the tab back into its slot. 3. Reposition the base bracket a. Turn the unit upside down. b. Remove the bracket by pressing the movable tabs (with arrows) while lifting off the bracket c.
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• • If you are using the speakerphone, you can switch to the handset at any time by lifting the handset. If you are using the handset, you can press SPEAKER at any time to activate the speakerphone. The handset is turned off automatically and you can return it to the base without disconnecting the call. Redial The telephone memory stores the last number you dialed ( up to 18 digits). To redial the number lift the handset or press SPEAKER, then press and release REDIAL.
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Speed Dialing: Once a number is stored in memory you can dial it by pressing MEMORY and then the memory location key (1-9). If your system is disconnected from AC power for approximately 15 minutes when there is no battery power, memory dialing numbers will be lost. To restore them, repeat the steps in “ Storing Numbers.” Note: You may choose to store emergency numbers in memory locations. However speed dialing is provided only as a convenience.
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Before using your new answering system, you should record the announcement that callers will hear when the system answers a call. The system will not answer calls unless an announcement is recorded. 1. Prepare your announcement. Example: “Hello. I can’t come to the phone right now. Please leave your name, telephone number, and a message after the beep. I will return your call as soon as I can. Thank You.” Note: Your announcement can be up to 2 minutes long. 2.
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9. Press and release CLOCK. The new day and time are announced. You are done setting the day and time. Audible Clock To hear the clock setting at any time, press and release CLOCK. Turning the System On/Off After you have recorded your announcement, the Message Window should be on, indicating that the system is ready to answer calls. The Message Window shows the number of messages stored in memory (“0” if no messages have been received).
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Use Toll Saver if you will be calling from anther location to check for messages. Suppose that Toll Saver is selected and you call long distance of from a pay phone to check your messages. If the system has received new messages since the last time you checked your messages, the system answers after 2 rings. If you hear a third ring, you know the system has no new messages. If you hang up after the third ring, you can avoid paying for the call.
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Listening to Your Messages • • To play all messages, press and release PLAY. To play only new messages that have not been played before, hold down PLAY for about 2 seconds until the system begins playing. (If no new messages have been received, you hear 5 beeps.) As the system plays each message, the Message Window shows the number of the message. If there are more than 9 messages, the Message Window displays only the second digit (e.g. 0 for message 10).
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Recording a Memo You can record a memo to be stored by the system as an incoming message. You can then play the memo at home or from a remote telephone, like any other message. The memo can be up to 2 minutes long. 1. To record a memo, press and release MEMO. Speak toward the microphone. While you are recording, the Message Window shows “-“ (flashing). 2.To stop recording, press and release STOP. The system stores the memo with your messages and updates the message count.
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The Remote Access code is preset to 10. This number is printed on the label under the access cover. You can use the preset code or you can choose one of your own. You can change this code by calling from a remote location. However, you cannot change this code at home. Note: If Ac power fails and there is no battery installed, or the battery is low on power, the Remote Access code returns to the factory setting of 10. Changing your Remote Access Code 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Replaying Your Messages After all messages have been played and you hear “End of messages” followed by 2 beeps, press and release 7 to replay the messages. Deleting All Messages If you do not want to save any of your messages, press and release 3 3 after you listen to all your messages and hear “End of messages”, the messages are deleted immediately and the system beeps twice. Recording a Memo After you listen to your messages, you can record a memo to yourself or other members of the household. 1.
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Note: If you press 0 and hear 5 rapid beeps instead of the normal 2 beep signal, then either memory is full or no announcement is recorded. See “Memory Full/ No Announcement.” Memory Full / No Announcement If the system answers after 10 rings and presents 2 beeps instead of your announcement, then the system may be off, or memory may be full, or your announcement may have been lost due to a power failure with insufficient battery power. To set your system to answer calls and record messages: 1.