5.8GHz Cordless Telephone with Type II Caller ID GH5811 OWNER’S MANUAL Toll-free Help Line 1-800-366-0937 http://www.swbfreedomphone.com Prepare By: Dreamis So P.
PLEASE READ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. Congratulations!You have purchased a 5.8GHz Digital Cordless Telephone with Type II Call Waiting Caller ID that has been manufactured to the highest standards of SOUTHWESTERN BELL FREEDOM PHONE Retail Sales. BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS TELEPHONE, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL. Prepare By: Dreamis So P.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE 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 telephone jack and power outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak if you are in the vicinity of the leak. 15. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace battery pack only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Handset Battery Caution CAUTION: To Reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the following type and size batteries in the cordless phone: Self-contained 3-cell Nickel-Metal- hydride rechargeable battery supply, AAL 9V 700mAH. 2. Use only the following type and size battery in the base unit: 9V (1604) Alkaline Battery. 3. Do not dispose of the battery (ies) in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 3 Handset Battery Pack .................................................................................................. 4 Handset Battery Caution ........................................................................................ 5 Handset Diagram ....................................................................................................... 8 Base Diagram .................................................
Product Care ............................................................................................................... 28 Additional Information......................................................................................... 29 Service ........................................................................................................................... 29 Limited Warranty.....................................................................................................
Handset Diagram HANDSET CONTROLS: The diagram below shows the controls of the GH5811 handset. ANTENNA IN USE LED EARPIECE LCD DISPLAY TALK MEMORY BUTTON EXIT PROG/FLASH FORMAT/MUTE HANDSET JACK SPEAKERPHONE KEYPAD PAUSE TEMPORARY TONE INTERCOM/PAGE BUTTON REDIAL BUTTON CONFERENCE/DELETE Prepare By: Dreamis So P.
Handset Diagram VOLUME/ CID SCROLL UP/DOWN Prepare By: Dreamis So P.
Base Diagram BASE CONTROLS: This diagram shows the controls of the GH5811 Base. PAGE BUTTON CHARGE/IN USE LED Prepare By: Dreamis So P.
Features of Cordless Telephones A. Cordless telephones offer convenience and mobility during telephone conversations. The use of cordless phone s is dependent upon the availability of AC power. Any disruption of electrical power at your location will prevent the placing or receiving of telephone calls. It is recommended that a cordless telephone sho uld not be installed as the only phone at your location. B. The usable range of the cordless handset away from the base is dependent upon many factors.
Installation Box Contents Before installing your phone, check the shipping carton to be sure you have the following: l l l l l Base Unit Long Telephone Line Cord Remote Access Card Handset with Rechargeable Battery Wall Mount Stand l l l l Quick Installation Guide DC Adaptor with Cord Owner’s Manual Belt Clip Notes: a. Keep the shipping carton and packaging, in case you need to ship your phone. b. If there is visible damage, do not use this equipment.
Wall Mounting THE GH5811 CAN BE MOUNTED ON A STANDARD WALL PHONE PLATE. IF ONE IS NOT AVAILABLE, IT CAN ALSO BE MOUNTED ON TWO SCREWS (NOT INCLUDED), INSTALLED 3-1/4” APART VERTICALLY IN THE WALL. LEAVE 3/16” OF EACH SCREW EXPOSED FOR MOUNTING THE UNIT. A. Connect the wall mount stand to the bottom of the base in the wall mount position. You can remove the bracket from the base by pushing on the bracket tab. B. Place one end of the short telephone line cord into the modular jack marked TEL.
6. Then, the display will change as follows after 2 minutes buffer: H A N D S E T 1 7. Charge 16 hours before first use. Note: To maximize your battery’s life, periodically drain the battery fully and then recharge it. To do this, unplug the phone line cord from your wall phone jack. Remove Handset from Base/Charger unit. Handset Batteries must then be recharged for a full 16 hours. Caller ID Setup To set Language: 1.
1. Press “PROG/FLASH” to enter the program menu. 2. Press VOL/SCROLL “ ” button once to select the ringer volume item. R R I I N N G G E E R R V M O E L L U O M D E Y 3. Press “PROG/FLASH” again to enter the ringer volume setting. H I G H L O W M E D I U M O F F 4. You can choose a ringer volume of high, medium, low or off by pressing VOL/SCROLL “ ” or “ ” button to choose the desired ringer volume. 5. Press “PROG/FLASH” to confirm the ringer volume and press EXIT to leave the program menu.
4. You can choose from ringer melodies 1-13 by pressing VOL/SCROLL “ ” , “ ” or numeric keypad (01-13) . R I N G E R M E L O D Y 5. Press “PROG/FLASH” to confirm the ringer melodies and press EXIT to leave the program menu. To set VIP Ringer: 1. Press “PROG/FLASH” to enter the program menu. 2. Press VOL/SCROLL “ ” button 3 times to select the VIP ringer setting. V I P R I N G E R R E G I S T R A T I O N 3. Press “PROG/FLASH” again to enter the ringer melody setting. 4.
R E G I S T E R H A N D S E T ? Press “PROG/FLASH” again to confirm registration of own handset. OR “EXIT” to return to the “REGISTER HANDSET” program. 4. Press and hold base unit “PAGE” button until handset beeps. Press H O L D B A S E P A G E W A I T F O R B E E P 5. Press “Exit” to return to standby mode OR Press numeric keypad to input multi-tap alphanumeric characters (max. 15 characters) as the handset name. E N T E R N A M E 6.
To set Tone/Pulse 1. Press “PROG/FLASH” to enter the program menu. 2. Press VOL/SCROLL “ ” button 6 times to select the TONE/PULSE item. 3. T O N E / P U L S E D E F A U L T Press the “PROG/FLASH” again to enter the TONE/PULSE setting item. 4. 5. You can choose the dial-signaling mode by pressing VOL/SCROLL “ ”, “ ” to select either TONE/PULSE T O N E P U L S E Press “PROG/FLASH” to confirm the setting and EXIT to leave the program menu.
Y E S N O 5. Press “PROG/FLASH” to confirm the setting and EXIT to leave the program menu. Telephone Operation Making a Call 1. Make sure the base antenna is fully upright. 2. Lift the handset and press the “TALK” or “SPEAKERPHONE” button to connect to the telephone line. ter hearing a dial tone, dial the desired number. If you misdial, simply press the “TALK” button if earpiece is being used.
The intercom mode will be ended automatically, and user can press TALK button to answer the call. Quick Transfer Call to other Hands et 1. During a call, user can press the INT key followed by destination handset number (1 - 4). 2. Press TALK key to end and the call will be quickly transferred to the destination handset which willstart ringing. 3. If destination handset user does not answer the call within 30 seconds, call will ring back to master handset for another 30 seconds.
“MEM # --” with “--” representing the memory location that is currently displayed. Mem # Mem # MEM 0 5 0 S E L E C T L O C A T I O N 2. Press the VOL/SCROLL “ ” , “ ” or two digits to select the memory location where the telephone number is to be stored. You can choose from MEM 01-50. * * E M 3. Press “MEM” to confirm the location. P T Y * 0 1 * Note: If the selected memory location is not empty, “REPLACE MEM?” will display on the LCD. Press “MEM” button to confirm the replacement.
3. Press VOL/SCROLL delete. “ ” , “ ” or two digits to find the memory you want to 4. Press the “DELETE” button on the handset. 5. The unit will ask you to delete the selected telephone number and the LCD Display will show “DELETE ?” Mem # 0 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 D E L E T E ? 6. Press the “DELETE” button again to delete. The LCD Display will show “**DELETED**” and go to the next memory location. Note: Press “EXIT” key on the handset to terminate the deletion process and return to Caller ID review.
Redial Your GH5811 remembers the last number (up to 32 digits) dialed. This is a convenient feature when trying to place a call to a phone number that is not being answered or is continuously busy. DO NOT PRESS THE TALK BUTTON. 1. Press the “REDIAL” button, and the display will show the last telephone number dialed. 2. If you want to delete this displayed telephone number, press the “DELETE” button once for each digit shown. 3. Press the “TALK” button.
T A L K 0 0 : 0 5 V O L 2 Press the button to mute the microphone of the handset but still listen to the conversation from the calling party with the earpiece. T A L M 0 K U 0 T : E 0 5 V O L 2 Page/Handset Locator You can send a page signal from the base to the handset. Press the “PAGE” button on the BASE once, and the handset will beep for 30 seconds. Press the “TALK” or “INT” button on the handset to stop the handset from beeping.
more than 40 calls, the oldest Caller ID information will be erased. Reviewing Calls Reviewing New Call Records 1. When the display shows the handset number or handset name, press the VOL/SCROLL “ ” or ” ” side key on the handset to display the information for the last new call received. Note: You can review up to 40 new caller ID calls from the handset. 2. Continue pressing the VOL/SCROLL “ ” or ” ” side key on the handset to review all new call records in the order the calls were received.
“ ”, ” ” side key to select the Caller ID record that you want to dial. Note:You can review and redial up to 40 Caller ID calls from the handset. 2. Press the “TALK” button on the handset. The number will scroll across the screen from left to right as it is dialed. Note:If you review the Caller ID call from the handset, you will need to redial the call from the handset (by pressing the “TALK” button).
Belt Clip You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip. Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please contact and purchase a compatible headset option from dealer. For servicing or replacement, you can purchase a suitable headset through service or retailer shop. When an optional headset is connected to the handset, make sure to use the headset to talk with the caller.
Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. This equipment is hearing aid compatible. An applicable certification jacks Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) for the equipment is provided (i.e.., RJ11C) in the packaging with each piece of approved terminal equipment. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Additional Information A. Connecting this telephone to a coin operated telephone or party line is prohibited by law. B. If it is determined that your telephone is malfunctioning, the FCC requires that it be disconnected from the modular outlet until the problem has been corrected. For immediate answers to all your questions regarding the operation of your Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone , call the Customer Hotline, toll- free at (800)366-0937.
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STOP – DON’T TAKE ME BACK TO STORE. LOOK – FOR THE TOLL-FREE “HELP” TELEPHONE NUMBER. LISTEN – AS THE EXPERTS TALK YOU THROUGH THE PROBLEM. For immediate answers to your questions regarding operation, missing parts or installation, call: Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone Retails Sales Help Line at 1-800-366-0937 Monday – Friday 8:30a.m. - 9:00p.m.EST Saturday 8:30a.m. – 12:30p.m. EST http://www.swbfreedomphone.com SOUTHWESTERN BELL FREEDOM PHONE 7475N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD.
