DECT 6.0 Multi-Handset Cordless Telephone User's Guide Please read this manual before operating product for the first time. Visit the RCA web site at www.rca4phones.
Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.
2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately.
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna. • Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional s u g ges ti o n s.
IndustryCanada(I.C.)Notice This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Le présent materiel est conforme aux specifications techniques applicables d'Industrie Canada.” The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.
Table of Contents Equipment Approval Information......................................2 Interference Information...............3 Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)..................................................4 Turn off the ringer for all incoming calls...............................................20 Adjust the earpiece volume.......................20 Mute the microphone.................................20 Intercom Operation........................21 Make a call to another handset .............
Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for 2101 single handset model) Make sure your package includes the items listed here. Base Battery compartment cover Handset AC Power adaptor Telephone line cord Handset battery pack For Model 2101-2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, battery pack and cover than shown above. For Model 2101-3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, battery packs and covers than shown above.
Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed. Wall plate Modular telephone line jack Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
• Always use the cables provided with the product. • For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • This equipment is not designed to make emergency calls when the power fails. An alternative has to be made available to allow emergency calls. • Do not expose the phone to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. • Do not drop your phone or allow objects to fall on your phone.
Overview of the phone 1 • Earpiece. 2 • End the call. • Exit the menu/operation. 3 • Scroll up on the menu. • Increase the earpiece volume. • Enter the call log. 1 4 • Exit the menu/operation. • Backspace the characters or digits. 5 • Scroll down on the menu. • Decrease the earpiece volume. • Enter the phonebook. 15 6 • Enter redial list and dial the recent number. 2 3 14 4 13 5 6 7 7 • Flash the phone line. 8 • Press to enter a pause. • Press and hold to turn the ringer on/off.
DisplayIcons In standby mode, the icons shown on the main screen tell you what features are available on your handset. Icon Descriptions When the handset is off the base station/charger, the bars indicate the battery level (full, medium and low). When the handset is on the base station/charger, the bars keep scrolling until charging completes. The empty battery icon flashes and you hear an alert tone. The battery is low and needs recharging.
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment. 4. Insert the battery pack. 5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place. Base Station 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall.
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular jack. 3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the back of the base. 4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying the battery is charging. 5. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.
Check the signal strength It displays the link status between the handset and base station. The signal icon was shown steady on when handset is linked with base. Ensure the handset is linked to the base station before you make or receive calls and carry out the phone functions and features. • If you hear warning tones when you are on the phone, the handset is almost out of battery or the handset is out of range. Charge the battery or move the handset closer to the base station.
Set the handset’s volume You can select among 4 volume levels or [OFF]. 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [PERSONAL SET] > [HANDSET TONES] > [RING VOLUME], then press [OK] to confirm. 3. Select a volume level, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Tip •• To turn off the melody, press and hold [# PAUSE/RINGER] in standby mode. Then displays on the screen. Set the key tone Key tone is the sound made when you press a key on the handset. 1. Press MENU. 2.
Unregister the handsets 1. If two handsets share the same base station, you can unregister a handset with another handset. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select [ADVANCED SET] > [UNREGISTER], then press [OK] to confirm. 4. Select the handset number to be unregistered. 5. Press [OK] to confirm. »» The handset is unregistered. Tip • The handset number displays beside the handset name in standby mode. Restore default settings You can reset your phone settings to the original factory settings. 1. Press MENU. 2.
Dial mode Note: This feature only applies to models that support both tone and pulse dial. Dial mode is the telephone signal used in your country. The phone supports tone (DTMF) and pulse (rotary) dial. Consult your service provider for more detailed information. Set the dial mode 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [ADVANCED SET] > [DIAL MODE], then press [OK] to confirm. 3. Select a dial mode, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved.
Quick call 1. Press . 2. Dial the phone number. »» The number is dialed out. »» The duration of your current call is displayed. Dial before you call 1. Dial the phone number • To erase a digit,press [BACK]. • To enter a pause, press and hold [#PAUSE/RINGER]. 2. Press to dial out the call. Redial the most recent number 1. Press . 2. Press REDIAL. 3. Press [OK]. »» The most recent number is then dialed out. Call from the redial list 1. Press REDIAL. 2.
Note: The call timer displays the talk time of your current call. Note: If you hear warning tones, the handset is almost out of battery or the handset i s out of range. Charge the battery or move the handset closer to the base station. End a call You can end a call in these ways: • Press ; or • Place the handset on the base station or charging cradle. Answer a call When the phone rings, press to answer the call. Warning: When the handset rings, keep the handset away from your ear to avoid ear damage.
Intercom Operation An intercom call is a call to another handset that shares the same base station. A conference call involves a conversation among you, another handset user and the outside callers. Make a call to another handset Note •• If the base station only has 2 registered handsets, press INT to make a call to another handset. 1. Press INT. The handsets available for intercom are displayed. 2. Select a handset number, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The selected handset rings. 3.
1. Press INT to initiate an internal call. »» The handsets available for intercom are displayed. »» The external caller is put on hold. 2. Select or enter a handset number, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The selected handset rings. 3. Press on the selected handset. »» The intercom is established. 4. Press and hold INT on your handset. »» You are now on a 3-way conference call with the external call and the selected handset. 5. Press to end the conference call.
lowercase letters. Phonebook This phone has a phonebook that stores up to 50 records. You can access the phonebook from the handset.Each record can have a name up to 14 characters long and a number up to 24 digits long. View the phonebook Note •• You can view the phonebook on one handset only each time. 1. Press MENU > [PHONEBOOK] > [LIST ENTRY] to access the phonebook list. 2. Select a contact and view the available information.
»» The number can be viewed. Add a record Note •• If your phonebook memory is full, the handset displays a notification message. Delete some records to add new ones. 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [PHONEBOOK] > [NEW ENTRY], then press [OK] to confirm. 3. Enter the name then press [OK] to confirm. 4. Enter the number, then press [OK] to confirm. Tip •• For more information on how to edit the name and number, see the section on Text and numbers. Tip •• Press and hold to [#PAUSE/RINGER] to insert a pause.
»» All records are deleted. Call log The call log stores the call history of all missed or received calls. The incoming call history includes the name and number of the caller, call time and date. This feature is available if you have registered to the caller ID service with your service provider. Your phone can store up to 10 call records. If the caller allows the display of his identity, you can view his name or number.
NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller’s phone number is formatted when it is received, and (b) whether or not you previously pre-programmed your local area code into the Advanced setting menu, you may need to adjust the format of the incoming caller ’ s stored phone number before making the call, press the FORMAT/* button to adjust the number, and try again. Number of digits Explanation Example Eleven digits long distance code “1” 1-317-888-8888 +3-digit area code +7-digit telephone number.
2. Use and to view the call list. Redial a call 1. Press REDIAL. 2. Select the record you want to call. Press »» The number is dialed out. . Save a redial record to the phonebook 1. Press REDIAL to enter the list of dialed calls. 2. Select a record, then press [OK] to confirm. 3. Select [SAVE NUMBER], then press [OK] to confirm. 4. Enter and edit the name, then press [OK] to confirm. 5. Enter and edit the number, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The record is saved. Delete a redial record 1.
The keypad is unlocked during the call but is locked automatically after you finish the call. Unlock the keypad 1. Press and hold [*/FORMAT] key. »» The keypad is unlocked. Locate the handset 1. Press on the base station. »» All handsets connected to this base station ring. 2. Press on the base station again to stop ringing. »» All handsets stop ringing; or 3 Press any key on one handset to stop ringing.
If I fail to register the additional handsets to the base station, what do I do? Your base memory is full. Un-register the unused handsets and try again. No dialing tone • Check your phone connections. • The handset is out of range. Move it closer to the base station. No docking tone • The handset is not placed properly on the base station/charger. • The charging contacts are dirty. Disconnect the power supply first and clean the contacts with a damp cloth. The handset on the charger does not charge.
data from the base station after a few seconds. When you press / call log/phonebook information is displayed on the handset . The handset loses connection with the base or the sound is distorted during a call. ••Disconnect the power supply from both the handset and base station. Try again after 1 minute. WarrantyAssistance Your sales receipt will be required to demonstrate proof of purchase in order to validate your warranty eligibility.
LimitedWarranty What your limited warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year, from date of purchase. Please retain your sales receipt, as that will act as your proof of purchase in order to validate warranty status. What we will do: • Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished exchange unit of same or similar model.
What your limited warranty does not cover: • Customer Instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating and installation instructions. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the retailer) • Installation and set-up service adjustments. • Batteries. • Damage from misuse, neglect, unauthorized repair. • Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products • Products that have been serviced by an unauthorized servicer.
Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product or visit www.rca4phones.com to register your new product. Product registration is not required for warranty coverage but does allow us to contact you should it be necessary. Visit the RCA web site at www.rca4phones.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.