Before Use A new battery must be fully charged before initial use. INSTALLING THE BATTERY Insert the top of the battery into the recess on the back of the phone. Attach it to the phone by pressing slightly upward on the battery and in at the bottom until the locking catch snaps into place. Make sure the battery is properly secured. Getting Started REMOVING THE BATTERY Turn the power off before removing the battery. To remove the battery, press the bottom upward and gently lift the battery off the phone.
CHARGING THE BATTERY FOR THE FIRST TIME Connect the AC rapid charging plug into the socket at the base of the phone and plug it into a standard 120 volt AC outlet. A red LED will appear to indicate charging is in progress. The battery should be charged before using the phone for the first time. Batteries last longer and perform better when allowed to discharge fully at least once a week. USING THE BATTERY GENERAL INFORMATION: The phone is powered by a rechargeable battery.
While charging is in progress, the word “Charge” will appear on the display if the phone power is on. A new battery should be charged before being used for the first time. If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself in about a month. More rapid discharge can occur, depending on the ambient temperature. When the battery is not in use, store it uncharged in a cool, dark, and dry place. Do not ‘short out’ the battery by directly connecting to the + and - terminals on the battery.
Do not dispose of the batteries by fire. Cigarette Lighter charging adapters are available for your phone. Refer to the Accessories section in this manual on page 7. CHARGING TIMES Recharging the standard battery with the AC rapid charging adapter takes about two hours; with the extended battery, about two and one half hours. You can use the phone during recharging, but the charging process will be interrupted for the duration of the call.
Extended Life 1000 mAh, -NiCd - EBT-P4 Talk time Standby time 150 minutes 20 hours NiCd battery performance will vary with the condition and history of the battery. The following conditions will reduce battery performance: temperature extremes, poor charging or discharging practices, or improper storage. ACCESSORIES Accessories for your cellular phone can be purchased from your local dealer. HANDS FREE HEADSET You can talk and listen via this compact Headset Adapter that plugs into your phone.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER You can also charge the phone’s battery from a vehicle battery using the DC charging adapter. The charger connects to the side of the phone. Note that the input voltage range is 13.8 (+/- 20%) volts DC. The charging time for each battery option is the same as the AC rapid charging adapter.
CARRYING CASE Made of high grade leather, the carrying case protects the phone’s finish from dirt and scratches. The carrying strap, access flap and built-in belt clip make carrying and using the phone safe and effortless. BASIC OPERATING information (pages 9 through 24) will get you started quickly. ADVANCED FEATURES information (pages 25 through 64) details all the features built into your phone.
Getting Started DISPLAY ■■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ IN USE ROAM FCN ALPHA B NO SVC A B Display Your cellular telephone features a Description liquid crystal display (LCD). The two (2) line, seven (7) character, 14 digit LCD shows phone numbers and alphanumeric entries as they are entered. FCN Indicates that the “FCN” key has been pressed. You may now press the digit corresponding to the function to be performed. ALPHA Indicates that you can now program alphanumerics for storage of names/initials.
Power-off: A short high tone indicates the phone has been turned off. Ringing: Indicates an incoming call. Reorder: A fast busy tone indicates that the system has not accepted your call. Intercept: A siren tone indicates an incorrect keying sequence. Battery warning: A short high tone generated every 20 seconds indicates that you must charge the battery. Incorrect key: Pressing an incorect key results in an error tone. See Volume Adjustments on page 23. KEYPAD PWR Turns the phone on and off.
FCN CLR STO 10 This is a slow action key designed to prevent accidental dialing. The key should be pressed and held down for about one (1) second when one touch dialing is desired. For five seconds after depression, various extended functions can be engaged by entering a specific digit. This function is described later in more detail. Momentary depression clears the last entered digit. All digits are cleared by continuous depression.
RCL ▲/▼ Recalls the numbers stored in the 39 memory locations. Press “RCL” and a number (01 through 39). By using the ▲/▼ keys, the volume level can be adjusted to one of seven (7) settings. The volume level is stored until the user changes the volume setting. The volume level can be adjusted depending on the phone’s mode: Conversation mode: Conversation volume. Non-conversation mode: Key tone volume. Minimum level is tone “OFF”. TURNING THE PHONE ON Press the PWR key for one (1) second.
If the automatic answer mode is active, the following message will be displayed instead of the phone’s telephone number. AutoAns Unless “No Restr” has been selected for the call, the selected restriction level message will appear instead of the phone’s telephone number.
The electronic lock is on when the “Locked” message appears on the display. To unlock, enter your three (3) digit unlock code. Once the phone is locked, the only call which can be made is to emergency number 911 if your carrier offers this emergency service. Locked If the “NO SVC” indicator remains in the display or appears at a later time after turning the phone on, it may indicate that you are out of the cellular service area. Calls cannot be initiated or received when “NO SVC” is displayed.
7345634 IN USE 00:12 Notes: IN USE • If a busy tone is heard, press the “END” key. This is a slow action key. • Press the “CLR” key to clear the last entered digit. • If a reorder (fast busy) tone is heard, press the “END” key and the “SEND” key again. • An intercept (siren) signal indicates you have made an entry error. 4. When the called party answers, proceed with the conversation. “TALK” timer indicates the elapsed time of the present call.
Note: • • The “Any key” answer function is always active when receiving a call. Escalating ringing tone function is always active when receiving a call. If an incoming call is left unanswered, the ringing tone will automatically increase one volume level per ring cycle, starting from the user’s setting level until the maximum is reached. The maximum level will then be maintained until the call is answered. ENDING A CALL Press the “END” key to terminate a call.
User action Display RCL Enter Addr. RCL 1st: 9653465 ▲ 2nd: 2233442 ▲ 3rd: Empty Note: It is possible to add extra digits to recalled phone numbers. If the present phone number is the same as the last number dialed, the present phone number is not stored into the last number memory. ONE TOUCH DIALING The telephone number stored in the one touch dial memory can be dialed and called by pressing the “P” key for one (1) second.
AUTOMATIC RETRY This function is a user selectable option (refer to FCN 3). The phone will attempt a call every three (3) seconds for a total of 10 times when unable to access the cellular system. When the system is accessed, a short beep sounds. When 10 tries are unsuccessful, a reorder tone is heard, and a beep sounds. During this automatic retry procedure the retry message is displayed, as shown below. This procedure can be canceled by pressing the “END” key.
To prolong the battery life as long as possible, the battery should be used until the phone turns itself off. If the status monitor is on or digits are entered, only the B indicator will be seen. This is also true in the conversation mode during the Mute mode. Low BAT ← (Blinks) -ONB ← (Blinks) MUTE 00:15 B ← (Blinks) BACKLIGHT The keypad and the LCD will be backlit for 10 seconds after pressing any key, except for the “PWR” key.
VOLUME ADJUST To adjust the volume level press the “▲/▼“ key. The volume level of the phone increases or decreases through its seven (7) settings. Continuous depression changes the present level every half second and stops at the maximum or minimum level. Three (3) independent volume adjustments are available: ringing tone, key tone, and conversation levels. The selected volume level is stored in memory for each of the settings, and preserved even if the battery pack is removed from the phone.
tone and power off tone - are linked with key tone volume level. When the key volume is off only the low battery alarm is set to the minimum volume level. Note: • Reorder/Intercept Tone Volume is fixed. • These volume levels are stored while the phone is turned off. STORING OFTEN-USED NUMBERS Your phone allows storage of 39 frequently dialed telephone numbers and names in the phone’s memory. The names can contain up to 11 characters. The 39 memory locations are numbered 01 to 39. 1.
01:JOHN 3214567 ↓ 2sec Replace ∗:Y/#:N If “∗” key is pressed, the new telephone number will replace the existing number and the display will be changed as indicated below. If “#” key is pressed, the display will be changed to the “Enter Addr.” message, allowing a different memory location to be entered. And if the “CLR” or “END” keys are pressed, the entered telephone number is canceled and the phone will exit from the store mode.
The location number, the alphabet name (if used), and the telephone number stored at that location will be displayed. “RCL” and “11” will recall the number stored in location 11. In this example, location 11 has an alphabet name (DAVID): 11:DAVI 9876543 Note: By pressing the “SEND” key the recalled number can be dialed. If the telephone number contains more than seven (7) digits, only the lower seven (7) digits remain on the display. It is possible to add digits to recalled numbers.
01:JOHN 3214567 ↓ 2sec Erase ∗:Y/#:N If “∗” key is pressed, the current telephone number will be deleted and the display will be changed as indicated below. If “#” key is pressed, the display will be changed to the “Enter Addr.” message, allowing a different memory location to be entered. And if the “CLR” or “END” keys are pressed, the delete procedure is canceled and the phone will exit from this mode. Any other key entries (except for “PWR” key) are ignored and an error tone is heard. Erased Addr.
SPEED DIALING The telephone number stored in memory addresses 01 to 39 can be dialed only by entering the two (2) digit memory address number (01 to 39) and pressing “SEND”. If memory address “10” has the telephone number “312-9876543”: 10 + SEND 312 9876543 IN USE Note: The operation “00 + SEND” is an operator call. DIALED NUMBER CHECK The “RCL” key is used to review the remaining digits of the telephone number containing more than 14 digits. Press and hold the “RCL” key.
system. Initiate Hook-Flash by pressing “SEND” in conversation mode. A-KEY PROGRAMMING FOR AUTHENTICATION This phone supports the Authentication Function. Authentication is a procedure used by the cellular network to validate the phone’s identity at system access. The A-KEY transmits proprietary data used in the phone authentication process. User action Display Step 1: “2539” +FCN+FCN AKEY ↓ 1sec Tel:123 4567890 Step 2: NAM Select with ∗/# The telephone number is displayed for the selected NAM.
A-KEY is programmed by entering the six to 26 digit number provided by your carrier. The display will show the digits of the entered number. The “CLR” key can be used for editing. Momentary depression clears the last entered digit, and all digits are cleared by continuous depression. When the complete digit sequence has been entered, the “STO”+ “STO” key should be pressed to store the number. At this point the phone will validate the A-KEY based on the check sum.
FCN 2 Alpha FCN Alpha Input FCN Redial ON FCN System Pref A FCN AutoAns OFF FCN Lock Code FCN Last MMmSSs FCN Oper HHHhMMm FCN Security Code Restr. NoRestr FCN Security Code Unlock 123 ▼↑/▲↓ FCN 3 Redial ▼↑/▲↓ FCN 4 System ▼↑/▲↓ FCN 5 AutoAns ▼↑/▲↓ FCN 6 Lock ▲↓ ▼↑ FCN 7 Last ▼↑/▲↓ FCN 8 Oper ▼↑/▲↓ FCN 91 Restr.
FCN 93 Status FCN Security Code Status ON FCN Security Code PIN ON FCN Secure Code PIN No. 1234 ▼↑/▲↓ FCN 94 PIN ▼↑/▲↓ FCN 95 PIN No.
RCL ▲/▼ MemScan ▼↑/▲↓ RCL RCL Last No ▼ ↑ / ▲ ↓ Back to FCN 1 Note: The function menu is not available in conversation mode. In standby mode, the “STO” or “END” key can be used to exit from the function mode. FCN 1 : Telephone Number Function (Standby & Conversation) Press “FCN” and “1”. Tel:123 4567890 Function: When the user enters the “FCN” key followed by “1”, the phone enters “Own Telephone Number Display mode”. Your own telephone number is then displayed.
If the phone is locked, this operation is ignored. Note: This function operates even if the phone is in conversation mode. NAM switching can only be done in standby mode. To exit from conversation mode, press “STO” or “CLR”. FCN 2: Input/Edit Alphabet Name And Number Direct Operation: (number) +FCN + 2 +(alphabet)+ STO “FCN” + “STO” or “STO” + “XX” (01∼39 only) in Standby mode only Display: When FCN + 2 is pressed: Alpha Input is displayed.
Example: Press “2” key once Press “2” key twice Press “2” key three times Press “2” key four times Press “2” key five times = “A” = “B” = “C” = “2” = “A” To complete your selection, press the key for one (1) second or press another key. If a key must be repeated, the user must press the key for one (1) second in order to advance to the next character. The alpha entry tone will be heard.
Note: • If a character is repeated, the key must be held for one (1) second in order to advance to the next character. A high tone will be heard. • “ALPHA” indicates that the phone is in the Input/ Edit mode. • The “CLR” key is used for editing. Momentary depression clears the character. Continuous depression clears all characters. • If the call restriction level is Recall 1-39 or Receive Only, this function is not available.
STO 7 112340_ STO Stored Addr.12 Example (c): Edit a stored name and number Address 28 Number “4975646” Name “MELCO” Operation Display RCL 28 28:MELC 4975646 CLR to exit RCL mode 4975646 FCN + 2 Alpha Input One second later 28: MELCO ALPHA Edit name M-CEW ALPHA STO Edit Number 4 974656_ STO Stored Addr.28 Function: A new character and number can be added to the last character of the stored name and number in this mode.
To delete the last character and number, press the “CLR” key. All characters and numbers are cleared by continuous depression. Note: • During this editing mode no calls can be made. • If all characters and numbers of the selected address are deleted by the “CLR” key, press the “STO” key to exit this mode. The following message is displayed: Erased Addr.
Note: This mode selection is stored while the phone is turned off. FCN 4: System A/B Selection Direct Operation: FCN + 4 (Standby only) System Pref A ↑ Press */# key ↓ System Pref B ↑ Press */# key ↓ System H only ↑ Press */# key ↓ System Only A ↑ Press */# key ↓ System Only B Function: When you enter “FCN” followed by “4”, the phone enters the “System A/B Selection” mode and shows the current setting. You may choose your operating system by pressing “*” / “#” keys.
Preferred System A: Try to access system A for service before searching the alternate system. Preferred System B: Try to access system B for service before searching the alternate system. Home Only: Access the preferred-home system only. Ignore a preferredroam system and do not search the alternate system. Only System A: Access system A only. Do not search system B. Only System B: Access system B only. Do not search system A.
AutoAns ON ↑ Press */# key ↓ AutoAns OFF Function: When you enter “FCN” followed by “5”, the phone enters the “Automatic Answer ON/OFF” mode and shows the current setting. The ON/OFF setting can be selected by pressing “*” / “#” keys. When this function is activated and an incoming call occurs, the phone automatically answers the call after approximately 10 seconds. In order to complete your selection and exit from this mode, press the “STO,” “END,” or “CLR” key.
of the three (3) digit unlock code. If entered unlock code is correct, the phone will be locked. The “Locked” message will be displayed instead of the “-ON” message when the phone is locked. In the lock mode no calls can be placed or received. The exception is emergency calls (911). To unlock the phone, enter the three (3) digit unlock code. Note: • To avoid confusion, the number “911” should not be used as an unlock code.
Oper HHHhMMm Function: When you enter “FCN” followed by “8”, the “Operating Timer (Non-resettable Timer)” is displayed. Call time is cumulative per call and can not be reset by the user. “HHH” represents 000 to 999 hours and “MM” represents 00 to 59 minutes. To exit from this mode, press the “STO,” “END,” or “CLR” key. Note: • The operating timer operates in 60 second increments. FCN 9: Security Function Press “FCN” + “9”. Secure 1-5 The phone prompts the user for the security function submenu number.
FCN 91: Call Restriction Direct Operation: FCN + 9 + 1 + (Security Code) (Standby only) Restr. NoRestr ↑ Press */# key ↓ Restr. Local Function: When you enter “FCN” followed by “9 + 1 +1 (Security Code)”, the phone enters the “Call Restriction” mode and shows the current setting. Other types of Call Restriction can be selected by pressing the * / # keys. No Restriction: All calling procedures are enabled. Local Only: No long distance calls or operator calls can be made.
through the secondary menu of the Security Function. • The emergency call (911) is always allowed at any restriction level. • Manual DTMF transmission is available while “No restriction” or “Local only” modes are selected in this function. • This mode selection is stored while the phone is turned off.
Status ON ↑ Press */# key ↓ Status OFF Function: When you enter “FCN” followed by “9 + 3 + (Security Code)”, the phone enters the “Status Monitor ON/ OFF” mode and shows the current setting. The ON/OFF setting can be selected by pressing the * / # keys. When this function is ON (1) During non-conversation mode The phone displays status information instead of the “-ON-” message.
P: Transmit power level S: Received SAT frequency 0 = 5970 Hz, 1 = 6000 Hz, 2 = 6030 Hz, 3 = no SAT AAAAA:Received System ID In order to complete your selection and exit from this mode, press the “STO,” “END,” or “CLR” key. Note: • Pressing the “▲” or “▼” key at this stage will scroll through the secondary menu of the Security Function. • This ON/OFF selection is stored while the phone is turned off.
ON/OFF” mode and shows the current setting. The ON/OFF setting can be selected by pressing the * / # keys. When this function is ON the PIN number is automatically sent to the base station. It can also be sent by using the “Flash Request”. In order to complete your selection and exit from this mode, press the “STO,” “END,” or “CLR” key. Note: • This PIN number complies with the AT&T network systems method as detailed in the Subscriber PIN Access (SPINA) document.
gramming” mode and shows the current programmed PIN number. A new PIN number may be programmed by entering a new four (4) digit PIN number. The PIN number can be cleared by pressing “CLR” after the digits are entered. The PIN number can be erased by pressing “FCN”. The phone will then return to the “-ON-” screen. If the PIN number is erased, the PIN number enable state will be set to “OFF” (FCN 94), and that screen will now read “PIN N.A.
7. Press SEND after going to the voice channel(yyyyy are transmitted as DTMF signal) 8. Press SEND (zzzzz are transmitted asDTMF signal) Display: xxxxxPyyyyyPzzzzz Function: In this case, xx... is the dialed phone number. yy... and zz... are transmitted as DTMF signal on the voice channel. F-C-N: Call Mute Function Direct Operation: FCN (for more than one second) During conversation mode MUTE 00:59 Function: Calls may be placed “on hold” to allow you to converse with people nearby.
This feature automatically searches for the first free memory from address 01 ∼ 39 and stores the displayed telephone number there. When you enter “FCN” + “STO”, if there is no free memory location available in the memory location address 01 ∼ 39, an error tone is heard and the display will show: Memory Full AUTOMATIC DTMF Direct Operation:FCN + SEND (Conversation only) Function: Pressing digit keys during conversation transmits the corresponding DTMF tones.
“SEND” key is pressed, all digits of repertory memory are displayed and the phone initiates a call. Note: (1) When using the memory scan function, the display mode can be changed by pressing the “FCN” key. FCN (Full name display) 09: CROSS FCN (Full number display) 213 2239876 FCN (Name and number display) 09:CROS 2239876 (2) Call origination is possible in any display mode by pressing the “SEND” key. (3) The last recalled memory location is stored while the phone is turned off.
depress the “STO” key followed by “P”. This memory can hold up to 32 digits. Note: (1) If the one touch dial memory has another telephone number: The current telephone number is displayed for two (2) seconds. The “overwrite warning tone” will be heard, and the confirmation message will be displayed. P: 3214567 ↓ 2sec Replace ∗:Y/#:N If “∗” key is pressed, the new telephone number will replace the existing number. If “#” key is pressed, the display will be changed to the above “Enter Addr.
NAM PROGRAMMABLE EMERGENCY NUMBER The emergency number (911) is already programmed in the phone as the default number. A second emergency number can be programmed in the NAM programming mode. SELF-DIAGNOSIS Each time the phone is turned on a Power On Self Test (POST) is performed.
IMPORTANT READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR HAND-HELD PORTABLE CELLULAR TELEPHONE First introduced in 1984, the hand-held portable cellular telephone is one of the most exciting and innovative electronic products ever developed. With it you can stay in contact with your office, your home, emergency services, and others. For the safe and efficient operation of your phone, observe these guidelines Your cellular telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
The design of your phone complies with this updated Standard. Of course, if you want to limit RF exposure even further than the updated ANSI Standard, you may choose to control the duration of your calls and operate your phone in the most power efficient manner. Efficient Phone Operation For your phone to operate at the lowest power level, consistent with satisfactory call quality, please observe the following guidelines: If your phone has an extendable antenna, extend it fully.
Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, when using your phone while driving, please: • give full attention to driving, • use hands-free operation, if available, and • pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy.
To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent interference with cellular systems, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air. Children Do not allow children to play with your phone. It is not a toy.
in the compartment of your vehicle which contains your phone or accessories. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division.