5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone with Caller ID on Call Waiting 40 CHANNEL AUTOSCAN Model GH5816 OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR YOUR REFERENCE. For installation information, please see “Getting Started” instructions on page 5 or your separate Quick Start Guide. Visit Us on the Web: www.uselectronics.
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Special Features CALLER ID SYSTEM Multi-Function Large LCD Screen - Shows the number you are dialing, and with Caller ID service (available through subscription from your local telephone company), displays information about the caller before you answer the call. Name and Number PHONEBOOK - Stores up to 40 names and numbers so that you can call them with a single key stroke. Caller List - Available with Caller ID service. Stores up to 80 calls to keep track of everyone who called.
HANDSET Controls 1. HANDSET ANTENNA 2. NEW CALL/MESSAGE WAITING INDICATOR Pg. 14, 15 3. LCD SCREEN 10. SCROLL UP-DOWN/ SHIFT LEFT-RIGHT BUTTON Pg. 14, 16~27 4. PHONE BOOK BUTTON Pg. 16~21, 27 5. VOLUME CONTROL (HI, MID, LOW) SWITCH 6. REDIAL/SAVE/PAUSE BUTTON Pg. 13, 16~20, 23~26 11. TALK BUTTON Pg. 6, 7, 11~13, 15~16, 20~21, 31 12. DELETE/SCAN BUTTON Pg. 16~21, 27~28, 31, 38 13. MENU/VOICE MAIL BUTTON Pg. 15, 22~26 14. HEADSET JACK Pg. 13 7. DIAL 10 BUTTON Pg. 12, 16, 20~21, 25 15.
HANDSET Controls 5. HANDSET VOLUME CONTROL (HI, MID, LOW) Switch: Select the receiver volume level (HI, MID, LOW). 6. REDIAL/SAVE/PAUSE Button: (REDIAL) Press to redial the last number you dialed. (SAVE) Press and hold down to save the changes on the listed items. (PAUSE) Press to insert a pause while dialing. (You will need the button to dial numbers which use an alternative Long Distance Access Code.) 7. DIAL 10/0 Code. Button: (DIAL 10) Press and hold down to place a local call with Area 8.
BASE UNIT Controls 1. TONE/PULSE SELECT SWITCH Pg. 6, 31 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK Pg. 5 3. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK Pg. 5, 9, 11, 31 4. BASE UNIT ANTENNA 5. POWER LED INDICATOR 6. CHARGE/IN USE LED INDICATOR Pg. 11~13 7. CHARGE TERMINALS 8.
BASE UNIT Controls 1. TONE/PULSE Select Switch 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK 3. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK 4. ANTENNA 5. POWER LED INDICATOR 6. IN USE/CHARGE LED Indicator: (IN USE) Lights up to indicate that the HANDSET is in TALK mode. (CHARGE) Lights up when the HANDSET is placed on the BASE UNIT for charging. 7. CHARGE TERMINALS: For charging the HANDSET BATTERY PACK. For best performance, clean the CHARGE TERMINALS periodically with a damp cloth. 8. PAGE page Button: Press to page the HANDSET.
Contents Safety Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 Getting Started ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Desk Mounting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Wall Mounting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Cordless Telephone Operation ---------------------
Contents Saving in the PHONEBOOK -------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 PREFERRED CALLS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 BLOCKED CALLS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Editing a Name and Number in the PHONEBOOK --------------------------------------- 19 Editing a Number in the PHONEBOOK before Dialing ---------------------------------- 20 Placing Calls from the PHONEBOOK -----
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, always follow these basic safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. 3. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 4.
Safety Instructions 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
Getting Started Connecting Your Phone This section is a reference guide to the basic functions and operations of your cordless telephone. For more detailed descriptions of the operations and features of this telephone, refer to the Contents on page 1. 1. Carefully remove your cordless telephone from its shipping carton. If there is any visible damage, do not attempt to operate this equipment. Return it to the place of purchase. 2.
Getting Started 120V WALL OUTLET TONE/PULSE SELECT SWITCH AC ADAPTER TELEPHONE JACK POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK TELEPHONE LINE CORD TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK 7. Install the HANDSET BATTERY PACK by plugging it into the BATTERY CONNECTOR inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. The HANDSET LCD Screen will display “RING: HI”. 8. Place the BATTERY PACK inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. RING: HI 9.
Getting Started ANTENNA Press the talk button to confirm that you have a dial tone. If you do not get a dial tone, review steps 3 through 11. If you still do not have a dial tone, refer to the Problem Solving section on page 31. BELT CLIP HOOK HANDSET With the back of the HANDSET facing up, insert one side of the BELT CLIP HOOK into the matching slot at the top side of the HANDSET. Press down on the opposite side of the BELT CLIP until the other HOOK locks into the slot on the side of the HANDSET. 12.
Desk Mounting Desk Mounting One of the special features of your telephone is the unique design of the MOUNTING BRACKET which can hold your phone at an angle when desk mounting or wall mounting. With the back of the BASE UNIT facing up, insert the hooks of the MOUNTING BRACKET into the slots of the BASE UNIT (as shown in Figure 2). FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 IMPORTANT: Attach the MOUNTING BRACKET when using your phone on a desk.
Wall Mounting Wall Mounting You may choose to put the BASE UNIT of your cordless telephone on a wall. 1. With the back of the BASE UNIT facing up, connect the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD to the TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK (as shown in Figure 1). 2. Insert the hooks of the MOUNTING BRACKET into the matching slots on the back of the BASE UNIT (positioning the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 2.) 3.
Wall Mounting IMPORTANT: A “beep” will be heard when the HANDSET is properly positioned in the BASE UNIT CHARGE CRADLE and charging. Securely positioning the HANDSET in the BASE UNIT will also prevent the HANDSET from falling.
Cordless Telephone Operation Preparing for Use Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require recharging of the BATTERY PACK more often. 1. Place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 12 hours. 2. After 12 hours, remove the HANDSET from the BASE UNIT. Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require more frequent charging of the BATTERY PACK.
Cordless Telephone Operation NOTES: 1. The Call Timer will start to count once you press the talk button. 2. The LCD Screen emits light for 5 seconds every time you press any button on the HANDSET. 3. When “CALLS” appears on the LCD Screen, it means that the HANDSET is OFF-HOOK (connected to the telephone line). Minutes CALLS 00 MIN 1 SEC Seconds 14 Channel Placing Calls 1. Press the talk button, the Call Timer starts to count.
Cordless Telephone Operation Headset Feature Your HANDSET, when connected to a headset (not included), will provide you with hands-free communication. Pull out the HEADSET JACK COVER, then insert the small plug at the end of the headset into the HEADSET JACK at the left side of the HANDSET. Follow the procedures discussed in “Receiving Calls” and “Placing Calls” to receive and place a call. NOTE: When you plug the headset plug into HEADSET JACK it automatically mutes MICROPHONE and SPEAKER of HANDSET.
Caller ID System Operation Caller ID System This telephone automatically displays an incoming caller’s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. It records up to 80 calls and stores the data in Memory. IMPORTANT: You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your local telephone company to utilize this feature. Viewing Caller Information During Incoming Calls 1.
Caller ID System Operation Call Waiting When you subscribe to a Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, this telephone will display the name and number of the second caller while you are having a phone conversation with your first caller. 1. When you are having a conversation, this telephone will automatically display the name and number of the second caller. The name will blink. e.g. JOHN BROWN 235-607-5512 10:00AM 2. Press the flash button to answer the second caller.
Caller ID System Operation Viewing the Caller List 1. Press the SCROLL DOWN SCROLL UP button to view the latest Caller ID record, or press the button to view the first Caller ID record, press the SHIFT RIGHT button if the name has more than 11 characters. MICHAEL BROW 604-555-1212 10:00 AM 8/24 BROWING 604-555-1212 # NEW 10:00AM 1 8/24 # NEW 1 2. Press the button to return to STANDBY mode.
Caller ID System Operation Saving a Name and Number from the Caller List into the PHONEBOOK 1. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN 2. Press and hold down the button to find the Caller ID record. button. The LCD Screen will show “SAVED”. NOTE: It is not advisable to save a telephone number without the corresponding name. This will lead to improper display on PRIVATE and OUT OF AREA calls. Deleting All Records in the Caller List 1. Press and hold down the button for at least 3 seconds while in STANDBY mode. 2.
Caller ID System Operation Speed Viewing the PHONEBOOK 1. Press the button. 2. Enter the first letter of a name. (See page 27 for details on entering a letter.) 3. Press the SCROLL UP button to view all names with the same first letter. Saving in the PHONEBOOK 1. Press the 2. Press the button. edit button. 3. Use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD ~ wxyz buttons to enter the name, (see page 27 for details) you can store up to 15 characters.
