Model 242 Cordless Phone with Caller ID Owner’s Manual Se Incluyen Instrucciones en Espanol
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Siemens 242 cordless telephone! This phone’s 2.4 GHz frequency and high-speed digital voice encoding provide reception and voice clarity that is superior to other cordless phones. And, it’s digital spread spectrum technology will provide you with secure, private conversations. To get the best performance out of your phone please read this owner’s manual.
Table of Contents Package Contents ........................................................................................................................ 4 Installation and Setup ................................................................................................................. 6 Installing the AC Power Adapter and Base ....................................................................................... 6 Desk/Table Installation ...........................................................
Package Contents If an item listed below is not included in your package, please contact your local Siemens dealer.
n z x Handset and Base Earpiece Menu (see page 8) LCD Graphic Display Up and Down Controls (see page 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18) Talk (on/off) (see page 11) Redial/Pause (see page 12, 13) Battery Charging Indicator Tone (see page 13) Handset Page (see page 15) Flash (see page 13) Siemens 242 Cordless Phone Delete/Mute (see page 12, 13, 14, 18) Microphone 5 Owner’s Manual
Installation and Setup n z x Installing the AC Power Adapter and Base Warning! Use only the Siemens AC power adapter supplied with this phone. DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. The AC power adapter has two cords ending in plastic connectors. The larger of the two connectors (RJ 45) plugs into the base. The smaller of the two connectors (RJ 11) plugs into a wall telephone jack. The AC power adapter plugs into an electrical wall outlet. Desk/Table Installation 1.
Preparing the Handset Installing / Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Press in on the battery cover release. n z x Battery Cover Release 2. Slide the battery cover off the handset. 3. Plug the plastic connector of Battery Pack into the socket inside the battery compartment of the handset. 4. Insert the Battery Pack into the battery compartment. 5. Tuck the battery wires inside the battery compartment. 6. Slide the battery cover onto the handset; listen for a snap.
Memory Numbers Label For easy reference to memory numbers, 1. List the memory numbers beside the corresponding memory location number on the label supplied. 2. Place the label on the base or back of the handset. n z x Memory Number Label Charging Contacts Setting Basic Features Basic feature programming is done while the phone is in the idle state (not during an active call). n z x Adjusting the Ring Volume and Turning the Ringer Off/On 1. Press 2. Press the . key once to move to “RING VOLUME”.
n z x Selecting a Ring Tone 1. Press 2. Press the . key twice to move to “RING TONE”. "RING TONE DIAL MODE 3. Press .to select “RING TONE”(current tone will sound). RING TONE 2 or 4. Press the key to change the ring tone (selected tone will sound). 5. Press to save the ring tone setting. 6. Press to exit. Selecting Tone or Pulse Dialing To set the dial mode used by your local phone service (tone or pulse), n z x 1. Press 2. Press the .
2. Press the key four times to move to “YOUR AREA CODE” "YOUR AREA CODE CALL WAIT ID 3. Press .to select “YOUR AREA CODE”. ENTER AREA CODE 4. Enter the local area code. NOTE: If there is already an area code stored, use before entering the new area code. 5. Press to save the local area code. 6. Press to exit. to erase it NOTE: Do not store the local area code in areas with 10-digit dialing.
Selecting the Language to Display To select the language for screen display text, n z x 1. Press 2. Press the . key six times to move to “LANGUAGE”. "LANGUAGE MEMORY DIAL 3. 4. Press .to select “LANGUAGE”. Press the or key to change the language. ENGLISH #$ TO CHANGE Or FRANCAIS #$ POUR CHANGER Or ESPANOL #$ PARA CAMBIAR 5. Press to save the language setting. 6. Press to exit. Using the Handset n z x 1. 2. Placing a Call Press to get a dial tone. Dial the number.
NOTE: The display will show a maximum of 16 digits. If more than 16 are used, the digits at the left of the display move off the screen as additional digits are dialed. The call timer will activate when you press TALK . Answering a Call 1. Remove the handset from the base. OR n z x 2. Press . Ending a Call 1. Place the handset in the base. OR n z x 2. Press . Redialing a Number To immediately redial the last number dialed, n z x 1. Press . 2. Press .
2. Press again to turn mute off. Answering Call Waiting If you subscribe to a call waiting service from you local phone company, n z x 1. Press to answer the second call. 2. Press again to return to the first call. Speed Dialing and Memory Numbers Speed dialing enables you to store up to 10 memory numbers for instant dialing. Each number can have up to 22 digits (including pauses). n z x 1. Adding a Memory Number Press to add a number to memory. "MEMORY DIAL RING VOLUME 2.
PRESS MEMORY DIAL LOCATION 3. Press a memory location (0 to 9); the number is displayed and dialed. 5125551212 0:00 Using Multiple Memory Numbers with Chain Dialing To use more than one memory number (such as a bank account number or password), n z x 1. Press . 2. Press . PRESS MEMORY DIAL LOCATION 3. Press the first memory location (0 to 9); the number is displayed and dialed. 5125551212 0:00 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed to dial additional numbers. n z x 1.
5. Press to save the number. 6. Press to exit. Base Operation n z x 1. 2. Locating the Handset with the Page Feature Press on the base. The handset beeps every second for 30 seconds and displays “Paging From Base.” PAGING FROM BASE 3. 4. Repeat as needed to locate the handset. Press any button on the handset to end the Page. NOTE: Page does not work if the handset is connected to a call or receiving a call.
Receiving Caller ID from Call Waiting If a second call is received during a call, 1. The new name and number displays. n z x SALLY SMITH 512-555-1212 2. After 10 seconds, the name and number are replaced with the call timer. Call Log Operation When the handset is idle, the display indicates the number of new calls in the Caller ID call log (if you subscribe to Caller ID services). A maximum of 30 call log entries can be stored in the order they were received.
Calling Back Numbers from the Call Log To dial a call stored in the call log, 1. Select the call log entry you want to dial (following steps 1-3 above). n z x 2. Press to dial the selected number.
Deleting a Call Log Entry Select the call log entry to delete (see “Viewing the Call Log” steps 1-3). n z x 1. SALLY SMITH 512-555-1212 11:30 AM 2. 3. 12/01 Press to delete the call log entry. The next call log entry received will display (or END, if no entries remain). JOHN DOE 512-555-1212 11:30 AM 12/01 1. Delete All Call Log Entries Select any call log entry. 2. Press n z x to open the call log menu. "MOVE TO MEMORY DEL ALL CALLS 3. Press the key once to move to “DEL ALL CALLS”.
Warnings Battery Low Warnings When the handset beeps 2 times and displays “BATTERY LOW,” the battery needs to be recharged. This warning will be repeated every 20 seconds during an active call until the battery is depleted. n z x BATTERY LOW Out of Range Warnings When the handset beeps 3 times and displays “OUT OF RANGE,” the handset is too far away from the base to operate. n z x OUT OF RANGE NOTE: An active call is disconnected if the handset is out of range for more than 3 seconds.
Problem The audio sounds weak or scratchy. Solution • • Move the handset or base to a different location. Avoid locating the handset or base near metal objects or appliances. Problem Unable to make or answer calls. Solution • • • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base, wall outlet, and the RJ45 connector is plugged into the phone jack. Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, and then reconnect. Place the handset back on the charging cradle for a few seconds.
FCC Information WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Siemens Communication Devices could void the FCC authority to operate the equipment. This includes the addition of any external antenna device. This telephone system complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules.
Important Safety Instructions and Product Information Before using your telephone equipment, basic safety instructions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall telephone jack and power outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
Limited Warranty This limited, non-transferable warranty is provided to the original purchaser. The product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal installation, use, and service for period of one (1) year from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser’s receipt.
