MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 19 CALLER ID TELEPHONE/DUAL ALARM CLOCK WITH AM/FM RADIO MODEL: MC4285 BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When 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 this product. 3. Do not use this product near water- for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. 4.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 1. If your local telephone exchange only accepts Pulse dialing, you may have to switch the Tone/Pulse switch to Tone to access certain services that require Tone signalling (such as home banking). After the initial line is connected to the number you are calling, switch the Tone/Pulse switch to Tone to access Tone signalling. When you have completed your call, please switch the Tone/Pulse switch back to Pulse. 2.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the following type and size battery: 9V Battery. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BASE 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 10 11 HANDSET 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 24 25 26 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 5 INSTALLATION This unit can be used on a desk or other level surface away from excessive heat or direct sunlight. TO TELEPHONE BASE Desk or Table Use 1. Set the RINGER switch to the HI or LO position to have the ringer sound when receiving a phone call. 2. Connect the coiled cord to the handset and HANDSET jack on the rear of the base. Connect the straight cord to the PHONE LINE jack on the rear of the base and telephone jack as shown in the figure to the right.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 6 TELEPHONE OPERATION SETTING THE MENU OPTIONS 1 2 1 1 3 2 3 2 Press the SET button ❶ once; “SET LANGUAGE” will appear in the display. Press the REVIEW (▼) ❷ or (▲) ❸ button to select the desired language Press the SET button ❶ again; “CONTRAST” will appear in the display. Press the REVIEW (▼) ❷ or (▲) ❸ button to select the Contrast (1 being lightest, 8 being darkest).
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 7 TELEPHONE OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE MENU OPTIONS (CONTINUED) 5 6 1 1 3 2 3 2 Press the SET button ❶ again. Press the REVIEW (▼) ❷ or (▲) ❸ button to set the current month. Press the SET button ❶ again. Press the REVIEW (▼) ❷ or (▲) ❸ button to set the current day. 7 8 1 3 2 Press the SET button ❶ again. Press the REVIEW (▼) ❷ or (▲) ❸ button to set the first digit of the local area code.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 8 TELEPHONE OPERATION (CONTINUED) RECEIVING CALLS 1 Wait for the phone to ring twice so the caller ID registers the call. Lift the handset and speak into the mouthpiece. Hang up when the call is completed. MAKING CALLS 1 Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. Press the key buttons (0-9) for the specified number you wish to call. RINGER HI/LO/OFF SWITCH 1 2 Slide the RINGER switch to the HI or LO position to turn the ringer on.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 9 TELEPHONE OPERATION (CONTINUED) REDIAL BUTTON FLASH BUTTON 1 2 Press the REDIAL button to automatically redial the last number dialed. NOTE: Please note that only the last number you called on this telephone can be stored in the Redial memory. Press the FLASH button to hang up the phone without having to return it to the base. This is useful for using the phone with the Call Waiting feature.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 10 TELEPHONE OPERATION (CONTINUED) TONE BUTTON DISPLAY (HI/LO) SWITCH 1 1 If Tone/Pulse switch is set to Pulse, simply press the */TONE button on the handset to temporarily set the phone for TONE. This is useful when accessing automated telephone prompts that require the Tone signal. Set the DISPLAY switch to the HI position for a more illuminated display or to the LO position for a less illuminated display.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 11 TELEPHONE OPERATION (CONTINUED) WHAT YOUR CALLER ID DISPLAYS NO CALL: The caller memory is empty. END OF LIST: There are no additional calls to be reviewed. UNKNOWN CALLER: The incoming call does not have caller ID service or the service area is not linked to yours. “ ”: Low Battery Indicator PRIVATE CALLER: The incoming call is registered as “Private Caller” and their information is withheld.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 12 TELEPHONE OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO DELETE 1 CALL/ALL CALLS To Delete a Call: While the name and number are displayed, press the DELETE button ❶ once; “DELETE?” will appear. Press the DELETE button ❶ again to delete the information. To Delete All Calls: Press and hold the DELETE button ❶ approximately 6 seconds, “DEL ALL CALLS?” will appear. Press the DELETE button ❶ again to delete all past information. Press the REVIEW (▲) ❷ button to cancel.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 13 TELEPHONE OPERATION (CONTINUED) MANUALLY STORING NUMBERS INTO MEMORY This telephone is equipped with 13 memories for programming your most frequently dialed telephone numbers. 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 Press the STORE button ❶, then enter the telephone number to be stored using the key buttons (0–9) ❷ (no tone will be heard, but the number will be in memory).
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 14 RADIO OPERATION TO PLAY THE RADIO 1 2 2 2 1 1 Press the RADIO ON/OFF button ❶ to turn the unit on. Slide the BAND switch ❷ to the desired band (AM or FM). Tune a station by turning the TUNING control ❶. Adjust the VOLUME control ❷ as desired. Antennas FM: Extend the FM antenna wire for better FM reception. AM: Turn the unit for better AM reception.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 15 ALARM OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO SET THE ALARM TO WAKE TO RADIO 1 2 1 1 2 Set the alarm 1 or 2 time as previously instructed. Press the desired ALARM 1 ❶ or ALARM 2 ❷ button repeatedly until “ALARM 1 MUSIC” or “ALARM 2 MUSIC” appears in the display to have the unit wake up to the radio; the Music Note indicator will appear in the display. Make sure the radio is tuned to the desired station, and the volume is set as desired.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 16 ALARM OPERATION (CONTINUED) SNOOZE 1 The alarm can be temporarily turned off manually by pressing the SNOOZE button; the alarm will turn back on automatically 7 minutes later. It can be repeated endlessly. NOTE: In Dual Alarm mode, if both alarms are set, the Snooze feature will only operate up to the next alarm. If the next alarm time is reached, the unit automatically turns on for 59 minutes and then shuts off.
MC4285.O/M.QXD 1/3/02 1:36 PM Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Refer to the following chart before requesting service: SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No dial tone. The line cord is not plugged in. Plug in the line cord. Phone does not work. AC cord not plugged in. Plug AC cord in. Battery is weak/dead. Replace battery. Phone does not ring. RINGER switch set to OFF. Set RINGER switch to HI or LO position. The display is faded. Battery is weak or dead.
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