TC25423, TC25424, or TC25425 base units.
Important Information 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 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA.
Important Information service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately.
Important Information Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility. Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...........................2 EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION ...............2 INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ...........................3 HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) ..............3 LICENSING ..................................................4 FCC RF RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT ......4 INTRODUCTION ..........................................7 INTRODUCTION .............................................7 BEFORE YOUR BEGIN ....................................
Table of Contents DELETING THE CURRENT CALLER ID RECORD .. 25 DELETING ALL CALLER ID RECORDS............... 25 CALLER ID ERRORS....................................... 25 CALL WAITING CALLER ID ............................ 25 OTHER INFORMATION ...............................26 CHANGING THE BATTERY ..............................26 BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................... 26 BELT CLIP OPERATION .................................27 CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP ..........................
Introduction Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Congratulations on purchasing this RCA telephone. This system operates in the DECT 6.0 frequency range.
Connections and Setup Before Your Begin Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the items shown here. TCH5401RE1-B AC power adaptor Belt clip Cordless handset charger Cordless RF module Cordless handset Handset battery Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line. Important Installation Information • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Telefield NA Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model T-T104 (GP, 2.4V, 550mAh), that is compatible with this unit.
CAUTlON: To reduce risk of personaI injury, fire, or damage use only the T-8BXD (charger) power adaptor listed in the user’s guide. This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Connections and Setup Handset Layout 3 Soft keys Exit Spk DND/Privacy TC25424/25 Mute/Del Int/Hold Redial Menu/flash Handset Charge Cradle charge indicator 11
Connections and Setup Telephone Setup This handset has several programmable functions. NOTE: Use the SELECT softkey to go into the sub-menu, and use the BACK softkey to go to the previous menu. Auto Answer 1. Press Menu button once, then press the VOL ( or ) buttons until PHONE SETTING is displayed. 2. Press SELECT softkey to save. 3. Use the VOL ( or ) buttons of the sub-menu until AUTO ANSWER is displayed. 4. Press the SELECT softkey to save. 5. Use the VOL ( or ) buttons to select ON or OFF.
Registration YOU MUST REGISTER THE HANDSET TO THE MAIN BASE BEFORE USE! During the registration process, keep the handset near the base. Only one cordless handset can be registered to one base. 1. After the battery is installed, "Press REG to initiate registration" shows in the display. 2. Press the REG softkey on the handset, and the handset's display shows "Press main unit Page button until beep". 3. Press and hold the PAGE button on the base for several seconds.
Connections and Setup Clear All Memory 1. Press Menu button once, then press the VOL ( or ) buttons until PHONE SETTING is displayed. 2. Press SELECT softkey to select. 3. Use the VOL ( or ) buttons of the sub-menu until CLEAR ALL MEM is displayed. 4. Press SELECT softkey to select 5. Use the VOL ( or ) buttons to select YES. 6. Press the SELECT softkey to clear all the records in the phonebook and CID memories. Language 1.
Connections and Setup 5. Use the VOL ( or ) buttons to select the melody. A sample ringer melody is generated when you scroll to individual ringer melodies. The visual ring indicator will also flash for few seconds. 6. Press the SELECT softkey to save. Ring Volume 1. Press Menu button once, then press the VOL ( or ) buttons until SOUND SETTING is displayed. 2. Press SELECT softkey to select. 3. Use the VOL ( or ) buttons of the sub-menu until RING VOLUME is displayed. 4.
Basic Operation Basic Operation Visual Indicators CHARGE Indicator on the Cradle The CHARGE indicator is lit when the handset is charging. Ring Indicator on Handset The Visual Ring Indicator will flash when there is an incoming call or the base is paging the cordless handset. Answering a Call 1. Press the Talk button on the handset. (The base displays CORDLESS H/S IN USE). 2. When finished, press the End button or replace the handset in the charge cradle to hang up. Making a Call 1.
Basic Operation 1. Press the Redial button. 2. Use the VOL ( or ) to scroll to the desired number. 3. Press the Talk button to access an available line or LINE softkey to select your preferred line; number is dialed automatically. Conference Call This feature allows you to have a 3-way conversation using any combination of 2 lines (or a line and an intercom call). To connect and conference: 1. To make a call, select the line you want and dial the number (or make an intercom call).
Basic Operation Speakerphone Mode 1. During a call, press the Spk button to change to speakerphone mode. 2. Press Talk again to change it back to handset mode. Hold 1. Press the Hold button to put a call on hold. 2. To take a call off hold, press the HOLD softkey . 3. To switch a call on hold from the base to the cordless handset, press the HOLD softkey button on the cordless handset. Transfer You can transfer the call to another extension. 1. Press the XFER softkey when it is in TALK mode. 2.
Intercom Operation Battery Low If the handset battery is low, the unit will emit the alert tone and show BATTERY LOW in the display to remind you that the battery needs charging. If the battery voltage is very low, the handset will automatically shut down. Place handset in the charge cradle to recharge battery. Paging All Extension from the Cordless Handset In the standby mode, press the Int/Hold button and then press zero (0) button twice to activate page all extensions function.
Memory Two-Way Intercom Calls To make an intercom call, first press the Hold button to place the external call on hold. Then, press the Int/Hold button followed by the extension ID number. Three-Way Intercom Calls 1. Press Int/Hold button to hold the current line. 2. Press Int/Hold button, followed by the extension ID number. 3. Wait for the reply of extension you selected. 4. Once the extension replies, press the CONF softkey to set up three-way conference. 5. When finished, press the End button once.
Memory Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; press the 4 key twice for the letter H. 3. Press the SAVE softkey the display shows ENTER NUMBER . 4. Use the keypad to enter the phone number (up to 32 digits). 5. Press the SAVE softkey to enter the VIP Tone Melody selection. 6. Use the VOL ( or ) button to scroll to select the melody, then press the select softkey to save.
Caller ID 1. press the Delete/Mute button, DELETE? is displayed. 2. press Delete/Mute again or YES softkey to Confirm. Dialing a Stored Number Make sure the phone is ON (in TALK mode). 1. Press the DIR/button. 2. Use the VOL ( or ) button to scroll to the desired telephone number. 3. Press LINE softkey plus the number button to dial the displayed number. -OR1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. Press the DIR/ button. 3.
Caller ID Receiving and Storing CID Records When you receive a call, Caller ID information is transmitted by the phone company to your telephone between the first and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on your phone’s display while the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer. If you are not at home or cannot answer, the telephone stores the information so that you can see who called while you were unavailable.
Caller ID Transferring CID Records to Memory You may transfer a Caller ID record to your phone’s memory. NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly before storing in memory. It is not possible to reformat CID records stored in memory. 1. Use the CID/button to scroll to the desired record. 2. Press the STORE softkey. 3. If the CID shows NO NAME, then please enter the name for this record. 4. Press the SAVE softkey. 5. If the CID shows NO NUMBER, then please enter the name for this record.
Caller ID 3. If the number does not dial as shown, press the FORMAT softkey. Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of digits show in the display. 4. Press the Talk button. The number dials automatically. Deleting the Current Caller ID Record To delete only the record in the display: 1. Use the CID/ button and then VOL ( or ) button to display the desired Caller ID record. 2. Press Delete/Mute. Deleting All Caller ID Records To delete all the Caller ID records in memory: 1.
Other Information CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Telefield NA Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model T-T104 (GP, 2.4V, 550mAh), that is compatible with this unit.
Other Information Belt Clip Operation Connecting the Belt Clip There are two slots, one on each side of the handset. • Attach the belt clip by inserting the sides of the belt clip into the slots. Snap the ends of the belt clip into place. Display Messages The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit. LINE ON HOLD: The line you selected is currently on hold. LINE IN USE: The line you selected is currently use by another extension.
Other Information Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check and repeat installation steps: Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working outlet. Ensure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack . • Connect another phone to the same jack; if there is still no dial tone, the problem might be your wiring or local service. • The cordless handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base. • Ensure the battery is properly charged (14 hours).
Other Information Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless handset • Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet and the back of the base, and remove the backup batteries from the bottom of base (if previously installed). Remove the handset battery. Wait for 30 seconds and plug the power adaptor back into the base and wall out, and re-install batteries in the base unit. Reconnect the handset battery and charge for 14 hours.
Other Information 1-800-511-3180 Telefield NA Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions 1-800-511-3180 Telefield NA Inc. Manager, Consumer Relations 4915 SW Griffith DR.
Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase: • Two years, from date of purchase What we will do: • Provide you with a replacement unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product's warranty period. How you get service: • Locate your proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period.
Warranty •Please register your product online at www.rca4business.com T-8BXD 1-800-511-3180.
Index D A Accessory Information Answering a Call Answering an Intercom Call Area Code Auto Answer 32 16 19 12 12 B Basic Operation Battery Low Battery Safety Precautions Battery Solutions Before Your Begin Belt Clip Operation 16 19 26 29 8 27 C Call Timer Call Waiting Caller ID Caller ID Caller ID (CID) Caller ID Errors Caller ID Solutions Causes of Poor Reception Changing the Battery CHARGE Indicator on the Cradle Clear All Memory Conference Call Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power Connecting the Bel
Index K Key Tone 15 L Language Licensing Limited Warranty 14 4 31 M Making a Call Making an Intercom Call with Other Extensions Memory 16 20 20 O Other Information Out of Range 26 18 P Reviewing Call Records 23 Reviewing, Changing or Deleting Stored Names/Numbers 21 Ring Melody 14 Ring Volume 15 S Set Time Speakerphone Mode Storing a Name and Number in Memory Storing a Redial Number Telephone Setup Telephone Solutions Three-Way Intercom Calls Transfer Transferring CID Records to Memory Troublesho
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