Excursion® 36248 Congratulations on your selection of the Excursion® 36248 from Northwestern Bell Phones. This quality 2.4GHz cordless telephone all Digital Answering System with Call Waiting Caller ID, like all Genuine BELL® products, has been designed to give you many years of continuous service and represents the best value for your money. It requires little maintenance and is easy to setup and operate.
IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION Read this manual before attempting to setup or use this instrument. It contains important information regarding safe installation and use. Keep this manual for future reference. Also save the carton, packing and proof of purchase to simplify and accelerate any needed action. If you need assistance or service, call (800) 888-8990 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday. You can also visit our web site at: http://www.nwbphones.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTION CAUTION : To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the following type and size of handset battery pack: Cordless Telephone Battery Pack DC3.6V, 850mAh, Ni-Cd Battery Pack Manufacturer: Max Power Electronics Ltd. Model No.: 10311FO 2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery.
FCC NOTICE The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this telephone. 1. This telephone is Hearing Aid Compatible. 2. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, provide this information to your telephone company. 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION………………………..……. CARTON CONTENTS…………………………………………………... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS…………………………...… BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTION …………………………….…... INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ……………………….……….….. FCC NOTICE ………………………………………………………….. DESCRIPTION…………………………………………………………… MOUNTING POSITION …………………………………………...... BELT CLIP INSTRUCTION ……………………………………….. CONNECTING THE HEADSET……………………………………….. POWER INSTALLATION………………………………………...……. INITIAL SETUP…………………………………………………….…...
DESCRIPTION CONTROLS’ LOCATION AND FUNCTION . HANDSET CONTROLS - Cordless Telephone 1. LCD Display: Shows the phone status, Caller ID Call Record information and function menus. 2. TALK Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call. 3. MEMO (Memory) Button: Used for storing / retrieving phone numbers to / from the 20 Memory Dialing Directory. 4. TONE ( * ) Button: Used to temporarily change the dialing mode from pulse to tone for rotary service user.
12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. handset volume to either high [H], medium [M] or low [L]. In program, memory and predial mode, it is used for changing mode and moving the cursor to the left during edit mode. C. BACK (Call Back) Button: Allows you to callback the phone number in Call Record list, memory and predial mode. #/ (Shift Right) Button : In program, memory and predial mode, it is used for changing mode and moving the cursor to the right during edit mode.
BASE UNIT CONTROLS 1. 9VAC Adapter Jack: A jack located on the rear side of the base unit used for connecting the adapter to the base unit. 2. TEL LINE Jack: Accepts line cord to make connection with modular type telephone outlet. 3. VOLUME Control: Adjusts the base unit speaker volume level. 4. RINGS (TS / 6 / 2) Switch: Selects the number of rings before the Excursion® 36248 automatically answers the call and used to activate the Toll Saver (TS) feature. 5.
and Two-Way Recordings. Blinks if there are new Incoming Message(s) (ICM) or Two-Way Recording(s). 18. CHG (Charge) / IN USE LED Indicator: Lights up steadily when the phone is being used and when the handset is being charged on the base . 19. Digital LED Display: A two-digit LED display to indicate the number of Incoming Message(s) and Two-Way Recording(s). Also displays the system status and the current channel number while in TALK mode. Code Function 00-59 Message / Timer count / Channel No.
1. Drill two holes with a vertical distance between the two marked positions of 315/16” (100 mm) as shown in Figure 6. (Figure 6) 2. Drive a screw into each of the holes. Tighten them to the end of the screw line, only leaving the smooth part of the screw head outside the wall. 3. Hang the unit onto the screws, then slide it down firmly to fasten the base securely. BELT CLIP INSTRUCTION Clamp the belt clip at the back of the handset as shown in Figure 7.
POWER INSTALLATION BASE UNIT POWER CONNECTION CAUTION: You must use a Class 2 Power Source 9VAC 500 mA. The plug must correctly fit the unit's adapter jack. 1. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. 2. Insert the small plug into the adapter jack on the rear of the base as shown in Figure 9. (Figure 9) HANDSET BATTERY INSTALLATION CAUTION: Use only the Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery type included with this unit. Use of other battery types may cause injuries or damage. 1.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press 2. The unit will prompt “Time is off. Enter new day.” After hearing a long beep, enter the new day (Sunday = 1, Monday = 2, Tuesday = 3, etc.). The unit will then prompt “Enter new time.” After hearing a long beep, enter the new hour (01-12). After two beeps, enter the new minute (00-59). After two beeps, press 1 for AM, or press 2 for PM. The unit will announce the new day and time followed by a long beep and will prompt “Please enter next command.
2. 3. B. 1. 2. 3. the base cradle when the phone rings. The LCD Display will show "TALK" and the symbol will light steadily. Start your conversation. When finished with your call, either press the TALK button or place the handset on the base unit. IF THE HANDSET IS OUT OF THE BASE UNIT When the phone rings, press the TALK button on the handset. Start your conversation. When finished with your call, either press the TALK button or place the handset on the base unit. LAST NUMBER REDIAL A.
J Press 5 O Press 6 three times H Press 4 two times N Press 6 two times (Space) Press button two times 1 Press 1 four times 5. Press handset MEMO button to store the name field. The cursor or marker moves to the telephone number line entry. 6. Enter the telephone number you want to store. You can enter up to 24 digits. If you make a mistake, press button to delete the character on the left of the cursor. 7. Press handset MEMO button to save and exit.
2. 3. 4. Press MEMO button on the handset. The LCD Display will show "MEMORY". Search for the stored entry by pressing (+) or (-) button to scroll through the Memory Dialing Directory or by pressing the keypad button to enter the memory location number (01 -20) which has the name and number stored. Follow steps 4-7 as described in the section Storing Telephone Numbers Into Memory to overwrite the selected entry. MIXED MODE DIALING (Temporary Pulse to Tone Dialing) 1.
RESETTING THE SYSTEM ID After replacing the handset battery, the handset lost its system ID and the handset IN USE LED indicator will flash. In this condition, communication between the handset and base unit may not be possible. To reset, place the handset on the charge cradle of the base unit for 5 seconds. ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION The Excursion® 36248 features a sophisticated Digital Answering System.
OUTGOING MESSAGE (OGM) ® This is the announcement callers will hear when Excursion 36248 answers a call. The ® Excursion 36248 also has a default OGM (factory preset) which is active when there is no OGM present. Default OGM: “Please record your message after the beep”. RECORDING THE OUTGOING MESSAGE (OGM) Outgoing Message (OGM) is recorded remotely on the handset. The maximum recording time is 30 seconds. 1. In standby mode, press the REMO button on the handset.
ERASING MESSAGES A. SELECTIVE ERASING 1. Press the ERASE button on the base unit during message playback. 2. The Excursion® 36248 will announce “(Message) (Memo) (number) erased.” and then start the next message. NOTE: Erased messages cannot be retrieved. There is a momentary delay after erasing messages to allow the Excursion® 36248 to reorganize and optimize its memory space. B. ERASING ALL ICM AND TWO-WAY RECORDINGS 1. In standby mode, press and hold the ERASE button for about 2 seconds. 2.
TWO-WAY RECORDING Two-Way Recording allows you to record your conversation with another caller. Two-Way Recording can be enabled during TALK mode while you are using the handset. Two-Way Recording(s) is stored in Message (MSG) box. 1. While in TALK mode, press and hold the PAGE / 2-WAY REC button of the base. 2. Release the PAGE / 2-WAY REC button to end your Two-Way recording. NOTE: If memory is full, the unit will announce “ Memory full.” and Two-Way recording is not possible.
2 Change Time and Day 3 Playback Memo Message 4 Record Memo Message 5 Record OGM Message 6 Set Answer Mode to ON 7 Playback Message (ICM or Two-Way Recording) 8 Playback OGM 9 Voice Help Menu * Stop Function # Set Answer Mode to OFF During playback, you can press the following keys: 7 Playback Previous Message 8 Repeat a Message 9 Skip Forward to the Next Message 0 Erase a Message * Stop Function B. STOP FUNCTION Press * to abort the current function. C. CHANGING THE PASSWORD 1. Press the 1 key.
minutes. 3. Press star (*) to stop recording. J. PLAYBACK MESSAGES / MEMOS 1. Press the 7 key for Incoming Message (ICM) / Two-Way Recording playback or press 3 key for Memo message playback. The Excursion®.36248 will announce “You have (number) (new) (Memo) message.” K. PLAYBACK OPTIONS Review Previous Message : Press 7, to go to the previous message. Repeat Messages: Press 8, to restart the same message from the beginning. Skip Message : Press 9, to skip forward to the next message .
d. A call record number If there is no call records, the LCD Display shows"NOCALLS". VIEWING CALL RECORDS AND NEW CALL RECORDS 1. In standby mode, press (+) or (-) button to move through the Call Record list. If there is new call(s), the new call(s) will be displayed at first. When you reach either end of the Call ALL: 10 NEW: 00 Record list, it will return to standby mode. If you continue to press (+) or (-) button, you scroll through the list again. 2.
incoming telephone number is same as neighboring area code. 3. The area code of incoming telephone number is different from user's area code or neighboring area code. • 1+ 10 digits • 1+ 10 digits B. CALLBACK OPTION 2 In this option, Callback dials 1+10 digits and your Call Record will be changed to 1+10 digits automatically. 456-7890 1. In standby mode or talk mode, press (+) or (-) button to see your NAME Call Record on the LCD Display. 2. Find the desired Call Record to dial. 18174567890 3.
3. 4. 5. No area code is registered. Enter your 3 digits area code. 817 _ _ _ _ _ _ If your area is not Split area, press SCAN / PRG button to save AREA CODE and exit. If your area is one of the Split area, enter neighboring area code. 817 913 412 AREA CODE 817 = User's area code, 913 and 412 = Neighboring area code. 6. Press SCAN / PRG button to save and exit. NOTE: If the number is incorrect, press DEL button and restart on step 3. E.
TALKING TIME AND CHANNEL DISPLAY In talk mode, the LCD Display shows the talking time. The LCD Display as shown means 1 hour and 12 minutes and 10 seconds. The using channel is 32. 1:12 10 32 TALK CALL WAITING ID OPERATION Call Waiting ID lets you know who is on call waiting while you are still using the telephone. ® Before, only a tone alerts you if you have a call waiting. Now, the Excursion 36247 can also show the Caller Identification on Call Waiting (CIDCW) information using the LCD Display.
234-567-8901 JOHN SMITH TALK * [M] OUT OF RANGE MSG WAIT ON MSG ALL:10 NEW:05 This blinking * indicates that the Call record information comes multiple. TALK The handset is ON and ready for you to dial. [ M ] means that the volume level is medium. OUT OF RANGE The handset has tried to call but failed or the handset is moved out of range from the base unit in talk mode. MSG WAIT ON This means that your voice mail box has a new message right now.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS No dial tone • • Does not ring • • • No power on the handset unit • • Does not charge • • Range is limited • • Interference on reception Cannot access Remote Operation Excessive static Incoming calls/ Memo messages are cut off • • • • • • • Announces “Memory Full ” The Caller ID panel is blank The Caller ID does not show the caller's name and / or phone number.
• • Random characters and / or "NO DATA" appear on the LCD Display. Cannot get Call Waiting identification on the LCD Displayl. • • telephone answering device (TAD) connected with the unit, set the TAD to answer after two ring s or more. If it is a blocked call or an out-of-area call, the caller's name and / or phone number will not appear on the display.
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