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SuperManual.book Page 2 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
SuperManual.book Page i Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS ❏ INTRODUCTION 1 Checking the Contents....................................................................................... 1 Basic Features ........................................................................................................ 1 ❏ DESCRIPTION OF TELEPHONES 2 CL940 .................................................................................................................... .... 2 CL980 ...............
SuperManual.book Page ii Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM To use the intercom from the base..................................................... 14 Using HOLD .......................................................................................................... 14 Timing Calls .......................................................................................................... 14 Temporary Tone Service ..................................................................................
SuperManual.book Page 1 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM INTRODUCTION Your new telephone takes the best features of a cordless telephone and incorporates them with your telephone company’s calling features, such as Caller ID, Voice Mail and Caller ID on Call Waiting. If you’ve owned a cordless in the past, you’ll discover that this telephone is the most powerful full-function Caller ID cordless telephone on the market.
SuperManual.book Page 2 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM DESCRIPTION OF TELEPHONES DESCRIPTION OF TELEPHONES This manual covers the operation of three models of cordless telephones. Check your model number against the table below to see which features your telephone incorporates.
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SuperManual.book Page 4 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM DESCRIPTION OF TELEPHONES TELEPHONE FUNCTIONS The light and key functions listed below are for all three models of cordless telephones covered in this manual. Please see DESCRIPTION OF TELEPHONES on page 2 for the functions that are applicable to your telephone. Lights Base Lights -Voice Mail flashes if you have messages in your mailbox. -Line in Use comes on whenever this phone, or any other telephone on the line, is being used.
SuperManual.book Page 5 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM -Flash Key allows Call Waiting subscribers to switch between two calls. -Mute Key mutes the speakerphone microphone. -Speakerphone Key allows you to access the speakerphone. -Voice Mail Navigation Keys allows you to access and navigate through your voice mail features (see insert for further details). -Volume Control Keys adjusts the loudness of the speakerphone, or the ringer.
SuperManual.book Page 6 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM INSTALLING YOUR PHONE INSTALLING YOUR PHONE CHOOSE A LOCATION FOR THE BASE UNIT The base should be away from all other electronic equipment such as a personal computer, microwave, stereo, or television. It is also a good idea to place the unit away from noisy areas, or from heat sources such as a radiator or direct sunlight. PLUG IN THE ADAPTER a). Plug the adapter tip into the round jack on the base and the other end into an electrical outlet.
SuperManual.book Page 7 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM INSTALL BATTERY Use this procedure to install or replace the battery. Be sure to follow the battery specifications and safety instructions outlined in your safety instruction booklet. ! CAUTION Use only Cidco brand nickel cadmium (NiCad) batteries in this phone (Part No. 102794-01). a). Press down on the battery cover and slide the cover down to expose the battery compartment. b.
SuperManual.book Page 8 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM PERSONALIZING YOUR PHONE PERSONALIZING YOUR PHONE The following chart outlines the step-by-step process of personalizing your phone. Enter SETUP Mode 1. Select Language 1=ENGLISH 2=ESPANOL 2. Enter VoiceMail Access # 3. My Area Code 4. Digits to Dial 1=SEVEN 2=TEN 5. Other Area Codes Dialed Without 1 1=YES 2=NO 6. Dialing Method 1=TONE 2=PULSE 7.
SuperManual.book Page 9 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM 1. SELECT YOUR LANGUAGE ● Press 1 to choose ENGLISH. ● Press 2 to choose ESPANOL. 2. ENTER YOUR VOICE MAIL ACCESS NUMBER Your access number is the telephone number you dial to access your Voice Mail box. Enter your access number. If you make a mistake, press DELETE to delete the number digit-by-digit. Press REVIEW E to enter the number when you are finished. 3. SET YOUR AREA CODE INFORMATION Enter your primary 3-digit area code.
SuperManual.book Page 10 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM PERSONALIZING YOUR PHONE only. This selection remains in effect while adding your remaining local area codes. ● Press 1 to select SEVEN digits. ● Press 2 to select TEN digits. You can add up to 10 local area codes. Press REVIEW E when you are finished. 5. SELECT DIALING METHOD ● Press 1 to select TONE. ● Press 2 to select PULSE. 6. SELECT RING SOUND You can choose from one of ten different ringing sounds.
SuperManual.book Page 11 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM USING YOUR PHONE ANSWERING CALLS You can answer a call three ways: a.) Press any key on the handset or press SPEAKERPHONE on the base. b.) Press FLASH to answer Call Waiting calls. c.) Set the telephone to Answer on Pickup. The telephone is automatically answered when the handset is lifted from the cradle. See Answer on Pickup on page 10. DIALING a.) Press TALK on the handset or SPEAKERPHONE on the base. b.
SuperManual.book Page 12 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM USING YOUR PHONE desired. See Using a Quick Lookup Method on page 15. Also, see Using a Quick Lookup Method on page 15. c.) Press TALK, SPEAKERPHONE or SPEEDIAL to place the call. Redialing Press REDIAL on the handset or base. Storing Numbers in your Phone for Speed Dialing In addition to dialing from call records or your directory, you can also dial from your SPEEDIAL keys. You can program up to 10 speedial phone numbers.
SuperManual.book Page 13 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM NUMBER STORED message displays. c.) To automatically dial this stored number press the Network Service key. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Adjusting the Handset Volume a.) Press the TALK key. b.) Press the G or H VOLUME key on the side of the handset while the phone is off hook to increase or decrease the volume. Adjusting the Handset Ringer Volume a.) Press the G or H VOLUME key on the side of the handset while the phone is not in use. b.
SuperManual.book Page 14 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM USING YOUR PHONE To use the intercom from the base a.) Press the PAGE/FIND key. The handset rings and the display shows PAGING. b.) Answer the page by pressing the INTERCOM function key on the handset. USING HOLD You can place a call on hold by pressing the HOLD key. The Talk and Speakerphone lights flash slowly while calls are on hold. There are two way to take a call off hold: a.) Press TALK or SPEAKERPHONE to resume the call. b.
SuperManual.book Page 15 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM approximately 5 minutes to conclude your call or switch phones before your call is dropped. NOTE Prior to first use, place the handset in the cradle and charge the battery for at least 12 hours with the Off-On Switch in the OFF position. The charge light on the base comes on to tell you that the handset is charging. USING MUTE The mute function allows you to block your side of a conversation. Mute is only available on the base speakerphone.
SuperManual.book Page 16 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM USING THE DIRECTORY You can create your directory in two ways: ● Copy a Caller ID record to the directory. ● Create a new directory record. Copying a Caller ID Record to the Directory a.) Press the CALLER ID key. b.) Use the F REVIEW E keys to find the call record desired. c.) Press and hold the DIRECTORY key. The first letter of the person’s name begins to flash. You can choose to edit the name and number field.
SuperManual.book Page 17 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM number until the desired letter is displayed. For Example: to enter JOHN: press 5 once; press 6 three times; press 4 two times. Finally, press 6 two times. If the next desired letter is on the same key as the current letter, press the REVIEW E key to move to the next position. Press REVIEW E to enter a blank space. Special Symbols You can also use the * and the # Keys to get the following symbols in the name field: * / @ & ‘ ( ) , - .
SuperManual.book Page 18 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM REVIEWING AND DELETING CALL RECORDS ● Press REVIEW E for NO. REVIEWING AND DELETING CALL RECORDS REVIEWING CALL RECORDS FROM THE H ANDSET a.) Press the CALLER ID key. b.) Press the REVIEW E key to display the first (oldest) call record; or press the F REVIEW key to display to most recent call record. c.) Use the F REVIEW E keys to move through the call log. d.) Press CALLER ID to return to the idle mode.
SuperManual.book Page 19 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM READING DISPLAY MESSAGES The telephone informs you of status by displaying the following messages: MESSAGE DESCRIPTION END OF LIST You have reached the end of the directory or call records. Press either F REVIEW E key to see other records. INCOMPLETE DATA The Caller ID information sent from the telephone company is incomplete for this caller. There is no problem with the phone.
SuperManual.book Page 20 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Are you having trouble with your phone? Here are some of the most common problem areas and solutions. SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION Blank or faint screen Turn the handset on and place it in the cradle for several seconds. Ensure the handset is making contact in the cradle. Check the AC adapter.Be sure that the adapter is not damaged and that it is securely plugged into a working outlet.
SuperManual.book Page 21 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION No dial tone Verify that the line cord is connected and secure. Check that the handset is fully charged. Move the handset closer to the base. See Going Out of Range on page 14. Phone does not ring Verify that the LINE CORD is plugged in correctly. Verify the handset Ringer Off/On switch is set On. Verify that the ring volume control on the base is turned on. Check the AC adapter.
SuperManual.book Page 22 Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:50 PM TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION NO DATA SENT Check your service. Call your telephone company to ensure that you haveCaller ID or Caller ID on Call Waiting service. Check the answering machine. Ensure that your answering machine is set to answer after two rings. Ensure you answer the call after two rings. Check Call Fowarding. Ensure that Call Fowarding is turned off.
