Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone R 2.4GHz / Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone with Call Waiting Caller ID GH4010 Owner's Manual Toll Free Help line 1-800-366-0937 http://www.swbfreedomphone.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW 5 HANDSET CONTROLS, INDICATORS 6 INTRODUCTION 8 INSTALLATION 9 AUTO REGISTRATION 13 CALL MANAGEMENT 14 BASESTATION PROGRAMMING 22 HANDSET MENU AND PROGRAMMING 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 PRODUCT CARE 31 SERVICE 32 LIMITED WARRANTY 33 2
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 outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES Safety Instructions for Batteries Handset Battery Pack CAUTION: Use only a Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone approved battery pack in the handset of your GH4010 Cordless Telephone. To reduce the risk of fire or injury, always do the following when replacing, discarding or charging batter, When handling the batteries, be careful not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.
FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This equipment complies with part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of the base of this equipment is a label that contains a mong other information, the FCC Registration Number, Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and the Universal Service Order Code (USOC), which is RJ-l IC, for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the folllowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone.
The following information will be included in the user manual. CAUTION: To maintain compliance with the FCC's RF exposure guidelines place the base unit at least 5 cm from nearby persons. For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
HANDSET CONTROLS, INDICATORS Antenna Headset Jack: Connect a headset for hands-free conversations Memory Button: Press to store phone numbers in memory or to call a number you have stored Mute Button: Press to prevent the caller from hearing outside conversations.
BASE UNIT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Telephone Line Jack Connect the telephone line cord here. DC INPUT 9V 600mA Jack Connect the AC adaptor cord here. 1 2 11 10 3 9 4 8 7 1.Antenna 2.Volume Buttons Adjusts the volume level of the message being played back 3.Talk/Speaker button Press to make or end a call 4.In Use LED Flashes when the handset is in Talk mode and when an incoming call is received. 5.Redial Button Press to redial the last number you called. 6.
INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE GH4010 The GH4010 is a 2.4GHz/Digital Spread Spectrum Dual Keypad Cordless Telephone With Caller ID, Call Waiting and Multiple Handset Capability It is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.
INTRODUCTION Box Contents Base unit Handset with rechargeable battery Owner's manual Memory card Telephone line cord AC adaptor with cord Wall mounting bracket Quick reference guide Registration card Remote access card NOTE: a. Keep the shipping carton and packaging, in case you need to transport your phone. b. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Preliminary Preparation Telephone Line Installation 1.Never install telephone jacks during a lightning storm. 2.
INSTALLATION Desk or Table Installation 1. Plug the AC adaptor cord into the 9V DC input jack on the back of the Base unit. 2. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the Base unit. 3. Raise the antenna on the Base unit. 4. Plug the other end of the long telephone cord into the telephone wall jack. 5. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. NOTE: Use only with the AC adaptor supplied with GH4010. 6.
INSTALLATION Wall Mounting The GH4010 may be mounted on a wall phone plate or onto two screws (not included) that you fasten to the wall. For either type of installation, complete the following steps first. 1. In case of using the standard wall plate, this step is not necessary. Place the Wall bracket on the wall and mark the location of the screws holes. Install the screws, leaving 3/16" extending out from the wall. Use anchors to secure screws. 2.
INSTALLATION Handset Battery Charging: The battery pack in the handset must be fully charged for about 10-14 hours before using the telephone. After connecting to AC power, leave the handset unused in the cradle for ten to fourteen hours. Later, it will take less time for the battery to recharge. The CHARGE LED on the base will be lit and the handset will display "CHARGING" when the handset is in the cradle. When you remove the NOTE: a. When the battery gets low, the Battery Low ln dicator will turn on. b.
AUTO REGISTRATION When the handset is placed in the base station, the handset transmits a registration packet to the base station via the charger terminals. The base station enables registration and broadcasts registration data via the air interface. Handset locks to this base station and registration is complete. When a new handset transmits a registration packet to a base station, the base station checks how many handsets have been already registered.
Operatiom CALL MANAGEMENT This section describes how to 1.Answer an incoming external call (from the PSTN line) 2.Answer an internal call (intercom) 3.Make an external outgoing call 4.Make an internal call 5.Forward an incoming external call to the other handset 6.Setup a conference call (with the other handset and an external party) 7.Redial (last number called) 8.Perform a Page call 9.
Operatiom CALL MANAGEMENT The caller ID information may be blocked. The handset will display calls with blocked name/numbers as indicated below. 1.Private number ("P"): 2.Out of area number ("O"). 3.Private name ("P"). 4.Out of area name ("O"). If both name and number is blocked, the display presentation is determined by the number absence code. 1.Private number ("P"). 2.Out of area number ("O"). Display presentation during an ongoing call 1.
Operatiom CALL MANAGEMENT treated as a REDIAL command. A Flash cannot be generated in predial mode. 2.Check if the number is correct. The last digit is deleted by pressing DELETE. The entire number is cleared with a long DELETE key press. 3.TALK (the phone calls the entered number) Post-dial Setting up an external outgoing call in a post-dial mode is made by. 1.TALK after which the time starts running and 'External call' text is shown in the display. 2.
Operatiom CALL MANAGEMENT call should be performed to all handsets ('*'-call) Then pressing TALK, ENTER key. 6.Example where Name isn't assigned on the receiving handset. The call is performed and the conversation counter starts counting The handset numbers can also be accessed directly by pressing the INT key followed by '1'-'4' or '*' key. 7.The call is terminated by pressing: TALK Or placing the handset in the charger After terminating an internal call, the display looks the same as in 5.1.3.2.3.
CALL MANAGEMENT 3. Press SPK. PHONE without waiting for the answer. Call Transfer/Forward Handset An incoming call can be transferred or forwarded to the other handset during an ongoing call. The difference is that, when the call is transferred, the first handset waits for the other to answer before closing its connection, but when the call is forwarded, the first handset closes its connection immediately. The call is transferred by pressing the 1. INT key (the external call is put on hold). 2.
Operatiom CALL MANAGEMENT 2.If the base has an active connection (internal or external) and another connection on hold, it is possible to establish a conference by long-pressing the INTERCOM key (for more than 1 sec) 3.Pressing the SPK. PHONE key stops the conference. The connection continues between the remaining handset and the external party. Conference Establishment Handset 1.
CALL MANAGEMENT 2.It is possible to disconnect the internal connection without answering the waiting call by a long INT key press. Call waiting on second external call - Basestation 1.The user may connect to a second external call by switching in the CO. The user is notified about this by an alert in the speaker. The waiting call can be answered by pressing the FLASH key. 2.Notice, this feature and the call switching procedure may be operator dependent. Call waiting on second external call - Handset 1.
CALL MANAGEMENT Page Call 1.The page call function is used as an aid to locate the handsets. 2.Paging of all handsets is done by making internal call to all handsets (INTERCOM, handset number '#') 3.It can be done from both Base and Handsets. (Press Speaker Phone key to stop paging from Base. 4.Press Talk key to stop paging from Handset.
BASESTATION PROGRAMMING Audio Volume 1.By pressing UP/DOWN keys while in conversation, the audio volume is changed. 2.The changed volume is remembered at the next call. Ring Volume 1.By pressing UP/DOWN keys while in standby, the Ring Volume is changed. 2.While changing the volume, the current ringer tone is played in the speaker at the new volume. Ring pattern 1.Pressing the FLASH key while in standby, the External r i n g p a t t e r n i s changed.2.Pressing the MUTE key 2.
HANDSET MENU AND PROGRAMMING The menu key functions are. 1.Press ENTER key to enter the menu. 2.Use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll through the menu items. By pressing DOWN at the last menu item scrolls the menu to the first, and by pressing UP at the first menu item scrolls to the last item. The UP/DOWN keys include auto repeat when held down. 3.Press CANCEL to step back one level in the menu (returns to idle when being in the first level of the menu). 4.
HANDSET MENU AND PROGRAMMING Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # space A D G J M P T W 0 * # Character versus key press numbers 5 6 7 4 2 1 B E H K N Q U X 3 C F I L O R V Y 2 3 4 5 6 S 8 Z a d g j m 7 t 9 b e h k n p u w ? ' ! , / - ( . ) & saved. 2.It is possible to abort an initiated Mem operation by double-clicking the TALK key 3.The Mem entries are sorted and presented to the user in alphabetical order. Characters Names are entered using the numerical keys.
HANDSET MENU AND PROGRAMMING erase right most character. A long DELETE key press erases the whole name. 6.Press ENTER to confirm change. The phone returns to Mem recall state. A Mem entry is deleted by pressing 1. Press MEM in idle, or scroll through the sub-menu with the UP/DOWN keys and press ENTER with "MEM RECALL" in the first line. 2.Scroll through the Mem entries using DOWN or UP keys or enter first character of the searched name and continue the search using the scroll keys. 3.
HANDSET MENU AND PROGRAMMING 4.Press the UP/DOWN keys followed by the ENTER key to choose either external or internal ring pattern setting. 5. Enter setting 0..9 *) , or adjust using DOWN/UP keys. The selected ring pattern is played in the fixed volume level in the buzzer. 6.ENTER, to confirm the setting. Auto Answer The auto answer feature may be configured using the menu. 1. ENTER. 2.Press the DOWN key five times. 3.ENTER, to enter the auto answer sub-menu. 4.
TROUBLESHOOTING If your GH4010 is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps: Problem Charge light won't come on when handset is placed in base unit. No dial tone. Can't make outgoing calls. Handset doesn't ring. Suggestion Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged into the base unit and wall outlet. Make sure the wall outlet is functioning. Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base unit. Make sure the rechargeable battery pack is properly placed in the handset.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Suggestion Caller's voice is too low. Set the button on the handset to a higher level. Conversation is interrupted frequently. Or Static noise is present during conversation. Move closer to the base. Make sure the base antenna i s in the upright position. Handset does not display any Caller ID messages. Check with your local telephone company to make sure Call Waiting Caller ID service is being provided on your telephone line.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Suggestion Answering system will not operate. Proceed with a unit reset(page 31). No answer. Check to verify message counter is lit. Press ANSWER ON/OFF control to turn unit on. Make sure the AC adaptor is commected to the wall outlet and back of unit. Check to see if electrical outletis controlled by a light switch and powerison. Wall outlet may not be functioning; try connecting to a different wall outlet.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No remote operation. Suggestion Check to verify message counter is lit with the message number displayed. Make sure the AC adaptor is connected to the wall outlet and back of unit. Check to see if electrical outlet is controlled by a light switch and power is on. Make sure the telephone line is connected into the wall jack and back of unit. 3 digit remote security code mustbe entered within 10 seconds of the beep at the end of your outgoing greeting.
PRODUCT CARE A. Avoid putting cordless phones near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (motors, fluorescent lamps etc.). B. Avoid rough treatment of the phone by placing the handset gently into the base when hanging up. Avoid dropping the handset C. Clean your cordless telephone only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or mild hand soap. Do not use any type of solvent or abrasive cleaner. Before cleaning always unplug the phone from the wall outlet d.
SERVICE According to FCC regulations, this equipment, which has been certified and registered by the FCC, may only be repaired by authorized persons. If repairs or adjustments are made by an unauthorized person, the FCC certification may be voided. Should you encounter any problems, please call the Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone toll-free Customer Help Line for assistance:1-800-366-0937, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30am-9:00pm(EST)and Saturday between the hours of 8:30am-12:30pm(EST).
LIMITED WARRANTY This South western Bell Freedom Phone is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal installation, use and service for a period on of one (1) year from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser's receipt.
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