User Guide

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. Turn the bracket around and insert the nonmovable tabs into the slots at the other end of the
unit.
d. Press the movable tabs while lowering them into the slots. The bracket should snap firmly
into place.
1. Connect the line cord to unit.
Plug one end of the 8-inch telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back of the unit.
2. Place telephone on wall jack
Plug the free end of the line cord into the wall jack mounting studs and pull down unit it holds securely in
place.
6 Connect the handset cord
Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack on the left side of the unit and plug the other end into
the handset.
7. Connect the power cord.
Plug the power cord into an electrical wall outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
The Message Window counts down from 6 to 0, then “0” flashes to indicate that you need to record an
announcement.
Telephone Operation
Ringer Volume Control
The RINGER volume control ( on the left side of the unit) allows you to turn the telephone ringer OFF or to
set it to ring at LO or HI volume.
Note
: If the answering system is on, it will answer calls whether the ringer is on or off.
Handset Volume Control
Adjust the handset (receiver) volume control (located on the left side of the unit) for a comfortable listening
level when using the handset.
Speakerphone
The speakerphone lets you place and answer phone calls without lifting up the handset. The VOLUME
control switch for the speakerphone is located on the right side of the unit. Slide it to adjust the volume to a
comfortable listening level.
To place a call using the speakerphone, press SPEAKER, and begin dialing after you hear the dial tone.
The red speaker light is on whenever the speakerphone is being used.
When you finish the call, press SPEAKER again to hang up.