DECT 6.0 Multi Handset Cordless Phone Answering System 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.
• 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 suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
Table of Contents Equipment Approval Information.......2 Interference Information .....................3 Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC).........4 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement ........4 Information for DECT Product ............4 Industry Canada (I.C.) Notice ..............7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...7 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS .................7 Before You Begin ...............................8 Installation .........................................9 Overview of the phone ....................
Through the base ..........................28 Set the answering machine language .........................28 Set the answer mode ......................28 Announcements ................................28 Incoming messages (ICM) ........29 Listen to the incoming messages ......................................29 Delete an incoming message ....30 Call screening ....................................31 Set the ring delay ............................31 Remote access ...................................
Industry Canada (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. Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for 2102 single handset model) Make sure your package includes the items listed here. AC power adaptor base Battery compartment cover Handset battery pack Telephone line cord Handset For Model 2102-2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, battery pack and cover.
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. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave oven, or VCR.
• Do not use the product in places where there are explosive hazards. • Do not let small metal objects come into contact with the product. This can deteriorate audio quality and damage the product. • Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause interference. • Metallic objects may be retained if placed near or on the handset receiver. Overview of the phone 1 15 2 14 4 13 5 6 7 3 12 11 8 16 9 10 1 • Earpiece 2 • End the call. • Exit the menu/operation. 3 • Scroll up on the menu.
Overview of the base station 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • Increase/decrease the speaker volume • Messages counter • Delete messages. • Play messages. • Stop messages playback. • Charge/in use indicator • Skip forward • Skip backward • Find handsets • Enter registration mode • Turn the answering machine on/off.
Display Icons 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.
Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the. approved Nickel metal Hydride battery (Ni MH)(Brand name : SANIK, Model name: 2SN-AAA55H-S-J1, Capacity: 2.4V/550mAh; Brand name: BYD, Model name: H-AAA550BX2, Capacity: 2.4V/550mAh; Brand name: Corun, Model name: NI-MH AAA550*2, Capacity: 2.4V/550mAh), that is compatible with this unit. 1.
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.
Set the date and time 1 P r e s s MENU. 2 S e l e c t [CLOCK] > [SET DATE/TIME], then press [OK] to confirm. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the date, then press [OK] to confirm. »» On the handset , the time set menu is displayed. 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the time. • If the time is in 12-hour format, press 5 Press [OK] to confirm. / to select [AM] or [PM]. What is standby mode? Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle.
Personalize the sounds Set the handset’s melody You can select from 10 melodies 1 Press MENU. 2 Select [PERSONAL SET] > [HANDSET TONES] > [RING MELODY], then press [OK] to confirm. 3 Select a melody, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. 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.
is 0000. The maximum length of the Master PIN is 8 digits. Note: If you forget your PIN code, you can reset it to its default 0000 using a handset reset. 1 Press MENU. 2 Select [ADVANCED SET] >[PIN], then press [OK]. 3 Enter the current Master PIN when prompted and then press OK key to confirm. As you enter the PIN it will be shown as asterisks (*) on the screen. 4 Enter the new PIN and then press OK key to confirm. 5 The setting is saved.
»» The handset displays a confirmation request. 3 Press [OK] to confirm. »» All settings are reset. Area Code 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU. Select [ADVANCED SET] > [AREA CODE], then press [OK] to confirm. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your 3-digit area code. Press [OK] to confirm. NOTE: To restore the default setting to - - -, press and release BACK button when the screen displays AREA CODE. Select the recall duration Ensure that the recall time is set correctly before you can answer a second call.
First ring If you have subscribed to the caller ID service with your service provider, your phone can suppress the first ring before the caller ID displays on the screen. After the phone is reset, it can detect automatically if the caller ID service is subscribed and start to suppress the first ring. You can change this setting to suit your preference. This feature only applies to models with first ring support. Turn the first ring on/off 1 Press MENU.
3 Press [OK]. »» The most recent number is then dialed out . Call from the redial list 1 Press REDIAL. 2 Press the UP or DOWN key to select the number with your desired dial out . 3 Press the CALL. Call from the phonebook list 1 Press the PHONEBOOK. 2 Press the UP or DOWN key to select the number you desire. 3 Press the CALL. Call from the call log 1 2 3 4 Press the CALLER ID. Press OK entry the CALL LIST. Press the UP or Down key to select the number you desire. Press the CALL.
2 W h e n the phone rings, press EXIT . Adjust the earpiece volume Press or to adjust the volume during a call. »» The earpiece volume is adjusted and the phone is back to the call screen. Mute the microphone 1 Press [MUTE] button during a call. »» The handset displays [MUTE ON]. »» The caller cannot hear you, but you can still hear his voice. 2 Press [MUTE] button again to un-mute the microphone. »» You can now communicate with the caller.
2 Select a handset number, then press [OK] to confirm. 3 Press when the other side answers your call. »» The call is now transferred to the selected handset . EXIT Make a conference call A 3-way conference call is a call between you, another handset user and the outside callers. It requires two handsets to share the same base station. During an external call 1 Press INT to initiate an internal call. »» The handsets available for intercom are displayed. »» The external caller is put on hold.
Press 2 once: a Press 8 two times: u Press 5 three times: l Press and hold [#PAUSE/RINGER] to switch between the uppercase and lowercase letters. Phonebook This phone has a phonebook t h a t stores up to 50 records. You can access the phonebook f r o m 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.
•• 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. »» Your new record is saved. Edit a record 1 Press MENU.
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. The call records are displayed in chronological order with the most recent received call at the top of the list. Note •• Ensure the number in the call list is valid before you can call back directly from the call list . View the call records 1 Press .
1 Press . 2 Select [CALL LIST], then press [OK] to confirm. »» The incoming call log is displayed. 3 Press [OK] to enter the options menu. 4 Select [DELETE ALL], then press [OK] to confirm. »» The handset displays a confirmation request. 5 Press [OK] to confirm. »» All records are deleted. Redial list The redial list stores the call history of dialed calls. It includes the names and/ or numbers you have called. This phone can store up to 5 redial records.
»» All records are deleted. Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental button presses. Lock the keypad 1 Press and hold [*/FORMAT] key in standby mode. »» The keypad is locked. Note • When the keypad is locked, no call can be made. You can still answer the incoming calls. 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.
Through the base 1 Press to turn on/off the answering machine in standby mode. Note ••When the answering machine is switched on, it answers incoming calls after a certain number of rings based on the ring delay setting. Set the answering machine language Note This feature only applies to models with multiple-language support. The answering machine language is the language for the announcements. 1 Press MENU. 2 Select [ANSWER MACHINE] > [SETTINGS] > [LANGUAGE]. 3 Press [OK] to confirm.
6 Press [OK] to stop recording or the recording stops after 2 minutes. »» You can listen to the newly recorded announcement on the handset. Note •• To restore the pre-recorded announcement, delete your current announcement. Note •• Ensure that you speak close to the microphone when you record an announcement. Listen to the announcement 1 Press MENU. 2 Select [ANSWER MACHINE] >[RECORD OGM], then press [OK] to confirm. 3 Select [ANSWER & REC.] or [ANSWER ONLY], then press [OK] to confirm.
From the base • • • - Start/Stop listening: Press . Adjust the volume: Press + / -. Skip backward: When you listen to the messages, press to listen to the message from the beginning. - During the first second of the current message, press to listen to the previous message. • Skip forward: Press to skip to the next message. • Delete the current message: Press . Note •• No deleted messages can be recovered. From the handset 1 Press MENU. 2 Select [ANSWER MACHINE] > [PLAY], then press [OK] to confirm.
»» All old messages are permanently deleted. Note •• You can delete the read messages only. No deleted messages can be recovered. Call screening You can hear the caller while he is leaving a message. Press the call. to pick up From the base Press + / - to adjust the speaker v o l u m e during call screening. The lowest volume level turns off the call screening. Set the ring delay You can set the number of times the phone rings before the answering machine picks up the call. 1 Press MENU.
1 Press MENU. 2 Select [ANSWER MACHINE] > [SETTINGS] > [REMOTE ACCESS], then press [OK] to confirm. 3 Select a new setting, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Access the answering machine remotely 1 Make a call to your home number with a touch tone phone. 2 Enter # when you hear the announcement . 3 Enter your PIN code, if the remote access code is correct , a confirmation beep can be heard, and then you need to press the 2 key, within 8 seconds, to start playing messages.
Master pin First ring Conference Dial mode H/S ringer melody H/S ringer volume H/S earpiece volume Handset key beep Incoming call log Redial list 0000 On On Tone Melody 1 Level 3 Volume 3 On Empty Empty Answering Machine Answer On/Off On Answer mode Answer & Rec. HS screening Off Remote access On OGM Pre-recorded announcement Ring delay 5 rings ICM length 3 min Base playback volume L5 Base screening volume L5 Frequently asked questions The signal icon blinks on the screen • The handset is out of range.
The handset on the charger does not charge. • Ensure the battery pack is inserted properly. • Ensure the handset is placed properly on the charger. The battery icon animates when charging. • Batteries are defective. Purchase new ones from your dealer. No display • Ensure the batteries are charged. • Ensure there are power and phone connections. Bad audio (crackles, echo, etc.) The handset is nearly out of range. Move it closer to the base station.
Warranty Assistance Your sales receipt will be required to demonstrate proof of purchase in order to validate your warranty eligibility. You may want to attach either the original, or a photocopy, of your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. If this product was received as a gift , it is suggested you jot down the date of gift receipt , as this information will be valuable should service be required during the warranty period.
• Call Customer Care at 1-877-722-4908. Please have your product with you and please have your model number and date code available when calling us. The model number and date code can be found on the underside of the base unit . If you are within your limited warranty period and it is determined that service is required: • We will ask that you properly pack your product to avoid shipping damage. We recommend that you use the original carton and packing materials.
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