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HANDSET FEATURES Power Saver/Ringer On-Off Switch (page 3) HOLD Mailboxes (page 21) TALK LO BATT MESSAGE BOX 1 BOX 2 BOX 3 1 2 ABC 6MNO 7 PRS 8 TUV 9WXY 0 OPER # Volume Control (page 21) VOLUME * TONE Low Battery Indicator (page 20) Message Indicator (page 21) 3 DEF 5 JKL Repeat (page 22) Tone (page 19) Screen/Play (page 21,23) ERASE 4 GHI REPEAT Erase (page 23) SKIP AUTODIAL Skip (page 22) Autodial (page 19) FLASH Flash (page 26) CHANNEL Channel (page 4) SCREEN PLAY SAVE
BASE UNIT FEATURES 40 PAGE Repeat (page 11) Save (page 13) Skip (page 11) On/Off (page 9) Outgoing Message Record (page 6,14) Code Set/Check (page 26) Erase (page 12) Ring Select Switch (page 3) Ringer Volume (page 3) Time Set (page 8) Outgoing Message Check (page 7) Charging Indicator (page 20) Store (page 18) Page (page 15) Time (page 9) Tone Pulse Switch (page 3) Volume Control (page 6) SET/CHECK (USE REPEAT & SKIP TO SET) ON/OFF CODE TIME OUTGOING MESSAGE RECORD MEMO/CONV REPEAT SKIP - +
PAGE 39 Technical Specifications FCC Registration No: Frequency Control: Crystal Operation Mode: FM Ringer Equivalence: Jack: RJ11 Transmit Frequency Handset: Base Unit: Power Source Handset: Replaceable NiCad Batteries Base Unit: AC9V 600mA Battery Life Standby: 7 days Talk: 6 hours Recharging Time: 12-15 hours (with power off) The TC-540 is hearing aid compatible. Receive Frequency Handset: Base Unit: U.S. Pats.
38 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INITIAL SETUP Important Safety Instructions .. 1 Installation .............................. 2 Power Saver/Ringer Switch .... 3 Ringer Volume Switch ............ 3 Ring Select Switch ................. 3 Tone/Pulse Switch ................. 3 Important Cordless Telephone Information .......................... 4 Operating Information ............. 5 Mailboxes ............................... 6 Record an Outgoing Message 6 Pre-recorded Outgoing Message .............................
GENERAL PAGE ACCESSORIES 37 To order accessories for your TC-540 answering machine, simply cut out this order form, fill in the appropriate information and send it with payment (check, money order or credit card information) to: CASIO PHONEMATE Parts Department 8805 Kelso Drive Baltimore, MD 21221 or Call: 1-800-322-9995 Description Part No. Price Lightning Arrestor - Helps protect telephone answering machines from damage caused by lightning strikes to the telephone line.
FCC REQUIREMENTS 36 USER INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL PAGE 1. 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. 2. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called.
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 35 PAGE After several attempts the TC-540 will not operate properly. Recorded messages are cut off. The TC-540 is designed to disconnect from the line after a caller stops talking. Calls may be cut off if a four second pause is detected, if the caller does not speak loud enough, or if the message is less than four seconds. The TC-540 does not respond when you enter your remote access code during the outgoing message. Try re-entering the correct code after the beep.
GENERAL 34 LIMITED WARRANTY PAGE IMPORTANT! SALES SLIP OR EVIDENCE OF PURCHASE DATE REQUIRED This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. The limited warranty is extended only to the original consumer of a CASIO PHONEMATE product and is valid only with respect to consumers within the United States of America and Canada.
CLEANING & BATTERY INSTALLATION Clean the battery charging contacts on the base unit and the handset with a soft cloth once a month. Clean the antenna, and the plastic cabinet of the base unit and the handset, with a soft cloth only. Do not use excess water or cleaning liquid of any kind. PAGE 33 BATTERY INSTALLATION CLEANING THE TC-540 CAUTION: Disconnect the TC-540 from the power outlet before cleaning. GENERAL THIS UNIT IS SHIPPED WITH THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK INSTALLED.
POWER FAILURE & TWO 32 LINE INSTALLATION GENERAL PAGE BATTERY BACKUP Install one 9 volt (9V) battery to protect your outgoing and incoming messages and any programmed information (i.e. time/day stamp) during a power failure. (The 9V battery is not included.) LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ON THE BASE UNIT TWO-LINE INSTALLATION Two-line installations may require a two-line T-Adapter for your machine to operate correctly. The T-Adapter allows you to connect your machine to Line 1 or Line 2.
REMOTE PAGE (continued) 31 RECORD A NEW OUTGOING MESSAGE MESSAGE RETRIEVAL WHEN MEMORY IS FULL Change your outgoing message from a remote location. If the TC-540’s memory is full, you will hear three short beeps after your outgoing message. To retrieve messages remotely when the TC-540’s memory is full: 1 5 2 3 I'm full! Enter 5 on the touchtone keypad to record your new outgoing message for the selected mailbox. You will hear: After the tone, begin speaking. JKL Press 5 when finished.
REMOTE 30 REMOTE OPERATION PAGE REPLAY MESSAGES Replay all messages for the selected mailbox from a remote location. 1 Press 1 on a touchtone keypad. You will hear: I will replay messages. 1 2 3 All messages in the selected mailbox will play. You may select another option or hang up and the TC-540 will automatically save messages. SAVE ALL MESSAGES If you do not erase messages in the selected mailbox, the TC-540 will automatically save them when you hang up.
REMOTE PAGE (continued) 29 TO SELECT ANOTHER MAILBOX To select another mailbox during the remote menu: 1 REPEAT MESSAGES 1 * Press once to repeat the current message. * Press on a touchtone keypad. You will hear: * Enter mailbox. * 2 Enter 1, 2, or 3. You will hear: 2 3 SKIP BACKWARDS 1 * Press twice to skip backward to previous messages. You have five messages in MAILBOX 2. * ABC The TC-540 will play messages for the selected mailbox.
REMOTE 28 REMOTE OPERATION PAGE TO CHECK THE REMOTE ACCESS CODE 1 Press SET/CHECK CODE once. SET/CHECK CODE 2 A synthesized voice will announce the remote access code. Call the answering machine from most cellular, pay, or touchtone telephones. After entering the remote code, the TC-540 will automatically access messages in MAILBOX 1 unless another mailbox is selected. To select another mailbox, press and a mailbox number (2 or 3).
REMOTE REMOTE OPERATION PAGE 27 You can use Remote Operation from most touchtone or cellular phones to retrieve, replay, erase and save messages or to record new outgoing messages in each of the three mailboxes. If you call from a rotary or pulse telephone, use Casio Phonemate’s Touchtone Dialer. Use the accessory order form on page 37 to order one. 1 AB 2 GH 4 TO PROGRAM YOUR REMOTE ACCESS CODE The remote code is the same for all three mailboxes. The TC-540 is shipped with the code set to 1-2-3.
HANDSET 26 TELEPHONE OPERATION PAGE PLACE A CALL ON HOLD NOTE: If a call has been on hold for 5 minutes, it will automatically be disconnected. HOLD The TC-540 remembers the last number you dialed. 1 Pick up the handset and press REDIAL (PAUSE). The TC-540 will automatically redial the number. MAILBO CE X OI REDIAL (PAUSE) ES 3V 1 Press HOLD. “hd” appears in the display. LAST NUMBER REDIAL hd FLASH TO TAKE A CALL OFF HOLD There are 4 ways to take a call off 1 HOLD.
HANDSET PAGE 25 TO PLACE A CALL 1 Pick up the handset and press TALK. TO RECEIVE A CALL 1 When the phone rings, pick up the cordless handset and press TALK or press SPEAKERPHONE. Speak to the caller. TALK TALK 2 Wait for dial tone and dial the phone number. NOTE: The CHARGING and LINE IN- 3 To hang up, press TALK or return the handset to the base unit. NOTE: When you USE INDICATORS on the base light to show the handset is in use.
HANDSET 24 TELEPHONE OPERATION PAGE ANSWER A CALL DURING PLAYBACK If a call comes in while you are playing your messages through the handset, the answering machine will not answer the call, but your phone will ring. 1 Press TALK to answer the incoming call. TALK 2 3 To hang up and continue listening to your messages, press TALK. Press PLAY. The TC-540 cordless handset operates like any other telephone handset.
HANDSET PAGE (continued) 23 REPLAY ALL MESSAGES 1 Press REPEAT after the last message is played. REPEAT * CALL SCREENING When the phone rings, the TC-540 will answer the call. You may use the handset to screen your phone calls. TONE SAVE MESSAGES Messages will be saved within 7 seconds after you hear the last message. The TC-540 will automatically reset to answer new calls, after saving messages. 1 Press SAVE (4 on the handset keypad.) SAVE 4 GHI I will save messages.
HANDSET 22 PLAYING MESSAGES PAGE REPEAT You can repeat the current message. The message number will appear in the display. 1 Press REPEAT current message. * once to repeat the REPEAT * TONE SKIP BACKWARD HOLD SCREEN PLAY TALK LO BATT MESSAGE BOX 1 BOX 2 BOX 3 1 2 ABC 3 DEF SAVE 5 JKL 6MNO 7 PRS 8 TUV 9WXY VOLUME 0 OPER AUTODIAL CHANNEL # FLASH REDIAL (PAUSE) Press REPEAT twice to skip backward to previous messages.
HANDSET PLAYING MESSAGES HANDSET MESSAGE WAITING INDICATOR In the “Standby Mode,” if you have messages, the MESSAGE INDICATOR flashes for 7 seconds after the handset is used. (In the “Standby Mode” the TALK INDICATOR is not lit.) PAGE 21 RETRIEVE MESSAGES FROM HANDSET You can play messages through the handset. Make sure the handset is in the Standby mode and the base unit is “on.” 1 Press SCREEN/PLAY. SCREEN PLAY MESSAGE 2 Press a MAILBOX BUTTON (1, 2, or 3.
PROGRAMMABLE PAUSE & BATTERIES BOTH PAGE 20 CHARGING THE BATTERIES PROGRAMMABLE PAUSE Pause is convenient for use on a business telephone system (i.e.: PBX) when an 8 or 9 must be dialed to reach an outside phone line. This feature can also be used for a long distance service (i.e.: MCI) where you have to wait for a second dial tone before you continue dialing. 1 2 Follow instructions on page 18 for storing autodial numbers. Press HOLD/PAUSE on the base unit when a pause is required.
BOTH PAGE 19 USING AUTODIAL FROM THE HANDSET 1 Press 2 Press TALK. TALK AUTODIAL. AUTODIAL 3 Press an autodial station number you wish to dial (0-9 on the keypad). USING AUTODIAL FROM THE BASE UNIT 1 Press SPEAKERPHONE. SPEAKERPHONE 2 Press AUTODIAL. AUTODIAL 3 Press the autodial station number you wish to dial (0-9 on the keypad). The TC-540 will dial your number automatically. TONE/PULSE MIXED DIALING The TC-540 should be set to PULSE (see page 3.
BASE 18 AUTODIAL PAGE STORING AUTODIAL NUMBERS You may store up to 10 of your most frequently dialed numbers in autodial memory. Autodial station numbers can be up to 16 digits each. To store autodial numbers, the AC ADAPTER must be connected correctly. Numbers may only be stored at the base unit. 1 Press STORE (under the lid in the handset cradle). STORE 2 Enter one of the telephone numbers you want to store in the autodial memory by dialing it on the keypad.
BASE NE PAGE 17 PLACE A CALL ON HOLD 1 Press HOLD. “hd” appears in the display. NOTE: If a call has been on hold for 5 minutes, it will automatically be disconnected. PAUSE hd There are 4 ways to take a call off 1 Press SPEAKERPHONE. SPEAKERPHONE 2 Press REDIAL. The TC-540 will automatically redial the number using the speakerphone. REDIAL HOLD. HOLD again. HOLD FLASH PAUSE OR 1 1 MAILBO CE X OI TO TAKE A CALL OFF HOLD Press The TC-540 remembers the last number you dialed.
BASE 16 PAGING & SPEAKERPHO PAGE PAGING THE HANDSET FROM THE BASE UNIT SPEAKERPHONE The speakerphone allows you to place calls and conduct conversations without using the handset. To page the handset from the base unit, the handset must be in the “Standby” mode (the TALK INDICATOR is not lit.) 1 1 Press PAGE on the base unit. You will hear the handset ring, if the ringer switch is ON. Press SPEAKERPHONE.
MEMO/CONVERSATION RECORD 1 Press MEMO/CONV. MEMO/CONV 15 TO RECORD A CONVERSATION TO RECORD A MEMO You can record a memo for another household member or as a reminder for yourself. A memo can be recorded up to 5 minutes in length and played at the machine or in remote operation. The memo will be stamped with the time and day it was recorded. BASE PAGE The TC-540 allows you to record important telephone conversations while using the speakerphone.
BASE PAGE 14 DISTINCTIVE RING & CONFIDENTIAL PERSONAL MESSAGE DISTINCTIVE RING If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service from your local telephone company, the TC-540 automatically routes calls to specific mailboxes.
BASE (CONTINUED) PAGE 13 SAVE ALL MESSAGES SAVE C OI X ES 3V 1 If you wish to save ALL messages, press SAVE within 7 seconds after hearing “End of messages” or after pressing ERASE. E MAILBO SA I will save messages. ANSWERING A CALL DURING PLAYBACK MESSAGE FORWARDING BETWEEN MAILBOXES Messages may be sorted or forwarded from one mailbox to another. For example, while a message plays in Mailbox 1, press Mailbox 2. The message will be sent to Mailbox 2.
BASE 12 PLAYING MESSAGES PAGE PAUSE MESSAGE PLAYBACK AUTOMATIC SAVE You can temporarily pause message playback up to 5 minutes. The TC-540 will not answer calls in the pause mode. O ES 3V 1 Press the button of the activated MAILBOX. A "P" will appear in the MAILBO display. ICE X II P If you do not press SAVE or ERASE while listening to messages or after playing them, the TC-540 will automatically save all messages.
BASE PAGE 11 VARIABLE SPEED PLAYBACKTM REPEAT You can repeat the current message. The message number will appear in the display. Variable Speed Playback allows you to scan your messages 30% faster or 30% slower. You can switch between slow, fast or normal speed during message playback. 1 Press REPEAT once to repeat the current message. REPEAT PLAY SPEED - SKIP BACKWARD Slow Playback: Press PLAY SPEED once. The TC-540 will play your messages 30% slower than normal.
BASE 10 PLAYING MESSAGES PAGE PLAY MESSAGES MESSAGE COUNTER CALL SCREENING II MESSAGE INDICATOR that flashes when messages are received. The total message count for all mailboxes appears in the display. III MAILBO CE X OI ES 5 Each mailbox has a NEW 3V MAILBO CE X OI ES 3V The TC-540’s digital display shows the total number of messages received in all mailboxes. 6 PLAY/ PAUSE I Call screening allows you to hear who is calling before you answer the phone. 1 Press MAILBOX 1, 2, or 3.
ON/OFF, TIME & MESSAGE INDICATORS ON/OFF 1 BASE PAGE 9 TALKING CLOCK The TC-540 also functions as a clock. A synthesized voice will announce the time and day. Press ON/OFF (under the handset) to turn the answering machine on and off. The speakerphone and ringer will operate with the unit on or off, but no messages will be recorded. 1 Press TIME. Monday, 4:25 p.m.
BASE 8 TIME & DAY STAMP PAGE SET THE TIME/DAY 5 1 3V MAILBO CE X OI ES Set the current time and day. The TC-540 will stamp each message with the time and day. Press TIME SET/CHECK. The minutes will appear in the display. 00 Lift the lid under the handset and press TIME SET/CHECK. You will hear: SET/CHECK Sunday CODE 3V Press SKIP or REPEAT until the correct day is announced. Press SKIP to advance or REPEAT to reverse the minute.
BASE G MESSAGES PAGE 7 PRE-RECORDED OUTGOING MESSAGE CHECK THE OUTGOING MESSAGES If you do not record an outgoing message for a specific mailbox or a power failure depletes the 9 volt battery, the TC-540 will answer calls with the following pre-recorded message: You can listen to your outgoing messages anytime. 1 Please record a message. Lift the lid under the handset and press OUTGOING MESSAGE CHECK.
BASE 6 MAILBOXES & OUTGOIN PAGE * OUTGOING MESSAGE RECORD. You will hear: OUTGOING MESSAGE Please select mailbox. RECORD 4 CHECK The NEW MESSAGE INDICATORS II will flash. III MAILBO CE X OI ES The TC-540 features three individual mailboxes. Each of the three mailboxes has a NEW MESSAGE INDICATOR and an individual outgoing message which may be customized for business or personal use. The TC-540 automatically answers calls with the outgoing message from MAILBOX 1.
OPERATING INFORMATION GENERAL PAGE 5 DIGITAL OUTGOING AND INCOMING MESSAGES The outgoing and incoming messages are recorded on digital chips, which reduce mechanical components and increase reliability. The TC-540 allows 14 minutes total of outgoing and incoming message recording time. Install a 9 volt battery in the base unit to protect outgoing and incoming messages in case of a power failure. (See battery installation page 32.
GENERAL PAGE 4 IMPORTANT CORDLESS TELEPHONE INFORMATION Interference Information Notice: This cordless telephone uses radio communications between the handset and the base unit, and may not ensure privacy of communication. Other devices including other cordless telephones may interfere with the operation of this cordless telephone or cause noise during operation. Cordless telephone equipment generates and receives radio waves and, if not installed and used properly, may pick up interference.
BASE H SETTINGS 5 Install a 9 volt (9V) battery in the bottom of the base unit to protect your outgoing and incoming messages, remote code and time/day setting. (See page 32.) If a 9-volt battery is installed and the battery power is low, "Lb" will flash in the display. PAGE 3 RING SELECT The answering machine is shipped with the Ring Select Switch set to 4 rings. Set the RING SELECT SWITCH to 2, 4, or TS to select the number of rings before the TC-540 answers.
BASE 2 INSTALLATION & SWITC PAGE CONNECT YOUR TC-540 1 PLUG the TC-540’s telephone cord into a telephone wall jack. TO WALL JACK TONE PULSE 2 3 ES MAILBO CE X OI PF TS 2 4 RINGS USE ONLY WITH ADAPTOR MODEL M/N-65 CONNECT the AC Adapter Plug into the AC Adapter Outlet on the back of the TC-540. LOOP the cord through the AC Adapter Cord Holder to prevent accidental disconnection. PLUG the AC Adapter into an electrical wall outlet. “PF” will flash in the display.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL PAGE 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
