User's Manual

IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the Caller ID
features of this unit, you must subscribe to either the
standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call
Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while
you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call
Waiting Caller ID Service.
Receiving and Storing CID
Records
When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by
the phone company to your Caller ID telephone between the
first and second ring.
When the memory is full, a new call automatically replaces
the oldest call in memory. NEW appears in the display for
calls received that have not been reviewed. REPT indicates
that a new call from the same number was received more
than once.
NOTE: Check with your local phone company
regarding name service availability.
Reviewing CID Records
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let
you know how many calls have been received.
• Press the
(  ) button to scroll through the call records
from the most recent to the oldest.
• Press the
(  ) button to scroll through the call records
from the oldest to the newest.
Transferring CID Records to
Memory
You may transfer a CID 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
re-format CID records stored in memory.
1. Use the CID/VOL (  or  ) button to scroll to the desired
record.
2. Press the MEMORY button.
3. Press the desired memory location. You will hear a
confirmation tone. Example, press the number 1 key to
store the record in memory location 1.
To replace a CID record stored in a memory location with a
new CID record:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 2.
2. Press the MEMORY button and REPLACE MEMO?
shows
in the display.
3. Press *EXIT/TONE to exit, or press MEMORY again and
the new CID record replaces the old CID record in that
memory location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Deleting a CID Record
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the
CID/VOL (  or  ) button to display the desired
Caller ID record.
3. Press the CHAN/DELETE button. The display shows
DELETE?
4. Press the CHAN/DELETE button again to erase the record
showing in the display. You will hear a confirmation tone.
The display shows DELETED and the next Caller CID
record shows in the display.
Deleting All CID Records
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the
CID/VOL (  or  ) button to display any Caller ID
record.
3. Press and hold
CHAN/DELETE button until the unit beeps
and DELETE ALL? shows in the display.
4. Press the CHAN/DELETE button again to erase all CID
records. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the display
shows NO CALLS.
Dialing a CID Number
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the
CID/VOL (  or  ) button to display the desired
Caller ID record.
3. Press TALK/call back button. The number dials
automatically.
Changing the CID Number
Format
The FORMAT button lets you change the format of the
displayed CID number. The available formats are as follows.
7-digit 7-digit telephone number.
10-digit 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
11-digit long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code +
7-digit telephone number.
1. Use the
CID/VOL (  or  ) button to scroll to the number
you want to call back.
2. If the number will not dial as shown, press the FORMAT
button. Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of
digits are shown.
3. Press TALK/call back button. The number dials
automatically.
Memory
Store up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick
dialing. This memory feature is in addition to the 40 Caller ID
records that can be stored in the Caller ID memory log.
Storing a Name and Number
in Memory
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the MEMORY button.
3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).
4. Press the MEMORY button again. The display shows
ENTER NAME (up to 15 characters).
NOTE: If you don’t want to enter the name, skip step 5.
5. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the name (up to 15
characters).
For example, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the two
key twice for the letter B, press the four key three times
for the letter I, and press the five key three times for the
letter L. After one second, press the five key three times
again for the second letter L and press the one key to
insert a space between the letter L and S. Press the seven
key four times for the letter S, press the six key once for
the letter M, press the four key three times for the letter I,
press the eight key once for the letter T, and press the four
key twice for the letter H.
NOTE: If you enter a wrong letter, press the CHAN/
DELETE button to backspace.
6. Press the MEMORY button to save the name. The display
shows ENTER TEL NUMBR.
7. Use the number keypad to enter the telephone number
you want to store (up to 24 digits).
8. Press MEMORY again to store the number. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
Changing a Stored Number
1. Repeat steps 1 through 7 in Storing a Name and Number
in Memory.
2. Press the MEMORY button and REPLACE MEMO?
shows
in the display.
3. Press
*EXIT/TONE to exit, or press the MEMORY button
to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Storing a Redial Number
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number
in Memory.
2. Press the REDIAL button.
3. Press the MEMORY button to store the number. You will
hear a confirmation tone.
To replace an old redial number stored in a memory
locations with a new redial number:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number
in Memory.
2. Press the REDIAL button.
3. Press the MEMORY button and REPLACE MEMO?
shows
in the display.
4. Press *EXIT/TONE to exit, or press the MEMORY button
again and the new redial number replaces the old
redial number in that memory location. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
Dialing a Stored Number
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/call back
button.
2. Press MEMORY button.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location.
The number dials automatically.
- OR -
1. Make sure the phone is
OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press MEMORY button.
3. Use the
CID/VOL (  or  ) button to scroll through the
numbers stored in memory until the desired number is
shown.
4. Press TALK/call back. The numbers dial automatically.
Inserting a Pause in the
Dialing Sequence
When storing information in memory, press the #PAUSE
button twice within one second to insert a delay in the
dialing sequence of a stored telephone number when a
pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example after
you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer
access tone). PAUSE shows on the display as a “
P. “ Each
pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.
Reviewing and Deleting
Stored Numbers
1. Press MEMORY, then use the CID/VOL (  or  ) buttons
to view the entry.
2. While the entry is displayed, press
CHAN/DELETE button
to delete the entry. The display shows DELETE?
3. Press
CHAN/DELETE again to delete the entry. DELETED
shows in the display.
Chain Dialing from Memory
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence
of numbers such as using a calling card for a frequently
called long distance number. Basically, you dial each part of
the sequence from memory. The following example shows
how you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long
distance service:
The Number For Memory Location
Long distance access number 7
Authorization code 8
Frequently called long distance number 9
1. Make sure the phone is
ON.
2. Press MEMORY and then press 7.
3. When you hear the access tone, press MEMORY again
and then press 8.
4. At the next access tone, press MEMORY and then 9.
TIP: Wait for the access tones between pressing the
MEMORY button, or your call might not go through.
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.
Replacing the Battery
The handset runs on a consumer-replaceable battery
located inside the battery pack. If you experience any of the
following problems, you may need to replace the battery:
• Short talk time
• Poor sound quality
• Limited range
• In use indicator light fails to light
Make sure the telephone is
OFF before
you replace the battery.
1. Use a screw-driver to loosen the
screw on the battery compartment
door.
2. Remove the battery compartment
door.
3. Disconnect the battery plug from
the jack in the handset battery pack
compartment and remove the battery.
4. Connect the plug of the new
battery pack into the jack inside the
handset,and then insert the new
battery pack into the compartment.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up
until it snaps into place.
6. Fasten the screw of the battery compartment door.
7. Place the handset into the charging cradle of the radio
unit to charge.
Display Messages
The following indicators show the status of a message or of
the unit.
INCOMPLETE DATA CID information is interrupted
during transmission or the phone
line is excessively noisy.
ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter the
name for one of the 10 memory
locations.
ENTER TEL NUMBR Prompt telling you to enter the
telephone number for one of the 10
memory locations.
DELETE? Prompt asking if you want to
erase CID records or one of the
10 numbers stored in the phone’s
outgoing memory.
DELETE ALL? Prompt asking if you want to erase
all CID records.
DELETED Prompt confirming the CID/
Memory record is erased.
END OF LIST Indicates that there is no additional
information in CID memory.
BLOCKED NUMBER/ Indicates the caller’s name and
NAME number is blocked from
transmission.
NEW Indicates call or calls have not been
reviewed.
UNKNOWN NAME/ The incoming call is from
CALLER/NUMBER an area not serviced by CID or the
information was not sent.
PAGING Someone has pressed the PAGE
button on the base.
BLOCKED CALL The person is calling from a
number that has been blocked
from transmission.
BLOCKED NAME The person’s name is blocked from
transmission.
REPT Repeat call message. Indicates that
a new call from the same number
was received more than once.
NO DATA No CID information was received.
EMPTY
Indicates a memory location is
vacant.
NO CALLS Indicates no CID records have been
stored.
MESSAGE WAITING
For subscribers of this services
from your phone company; it
indicates a message is waiting.
PRESS AND HOLD Prompt telling you to register the
FORMAT KEY handset to the base.
PRESS AND HOLD Prompt telling you to move the
BASE PAGE KEY handset near the base and press
and hold the base PAGE button.
REGISTERED Indicates registration process is
complete, and you should wait
until you hear a confirmation tone.
Handset Sound Signals
Signal Meaning
A long warbling tone Signals an incoming call
(with ringer on)
One short and one long beep Page signal
Two beeps every 7 seconds Low battery warning
Two long beeps Confirmation Tone
Three short beeps Error tone
Troubleshooting Tips
Caller ID Solutions
No Display
• Make sure the battery is fully charged and properly
installed and connected. Replace the battery.
• If you are using electrical power, make sure that the
unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet.
Disconnect the unit from the plug and plug it in again.
• To receive Caller ID information, you must be subscribed
to Caller ID service from your local telephone company.
Caller ID Error Message
• The unit displays this message if it detects anything other
than valid Caller ID information during the silent period
after the first ring. This message indicates the presence of
noise on the line.
Telephone Solutions
No dial tone
• Check or repeat installation steps:
Make sure the base is plugged into a working outlet.
Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the
base and the wall jack.
• Disconnect the base from the wall jack and connect
another phone to the same jack. If there is no dial tone in
the second phone, the problem might be your wiring or
local service.
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move
closer to the base.
• Make sure the battery is properly charged (
12 hours).
• Make sure the battery pack installed correctly.
• Did the handset beep when you pressed the TALK/
call back button? Did the display indicator turn on? The
battery may need to be charged.
• The handset may lose registration with the base unit;
follow the handset registration steps to re-register it to
the base unit.
Dial tone is OK, but can’t dial out
• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed
correctly.
Handset does not ring
• Make sure the ringer on the handset is
turned ON. Press the RINGER button to check your current
setting.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line.
Try unplugging some phones.
• See solutions for “No dial tone.”
Handset Loses Registration ID
• The handset prompts you to re-register the handset to the
base to restore the registration ID.
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
• Change channels
• Handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to
the base.
• Relocate the base.
• Charge the battery.
• Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another
household appliance.
Unit beeps
• Place handset in remote charger for 20 seconds to reset
the security code. If that doesn’t work, charge battery for
12 hours.
• See solutions for “No dial tone.”
• Replace the battery.
Memory Dialing
• Make sure memory location keys are correctly
programmed.
• Make sure you follow the proper dialing sequence.
• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed
correctly.
• You must reprogram numbers into memory after a power
outage or battery replacement.
General Product Care
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow
these guidelines:
• Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and
devices that generate electrical noise (for example,
motors or fluorescent lamps).
• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
• Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the phone.
• Clean with a soft cloth.
• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder
because this will damage the finish.
• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the
phone at a later date.
Causes of Poor Reception
• Aluminum siding.
• Foil backing on insulation.
• Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield
radio signals.
• You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves,
stoves, computers, etc.
• Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
• Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of
the house.
• Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other
electronic devices.
• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
• Handset battery is low.
• You’re out of range of the base.
Service
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or
warranty information, please contact customer service at
1-800-448-0329
. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect
the equipment until the problem is resolved.
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its
authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by ATLINKS USA, Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer
to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at
1-800-448-0329
.
Or refer inquiries to:
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations
P O Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot
down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This
information will be valuable if service should be required during the
warranty period.
Purchase date _________________________________________
Name of store _________________________________________
Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for
radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).
• 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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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. 20402.
Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year, from date of purchase.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental
or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever
comes first.)
What we will do:
• Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The
exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original
product’s warranty period.
How you get service:
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were
originally provided with the product. We recommend using the
original carton and packing materials.
• ”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, must be presented to obtain warranty service.” For rental
firms, proof of first rental is also required. Also print your name
and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard
UPS or its equivalent to:
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
c/o Thomson
11721 B Alameda Ave.
Socorro, Texas 79927
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service
not covered by the warranty.
• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. ATLINKS accepts no
liability in case of damage or loss.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty
does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides
information regarding operating instructions and user controls.
Any additional information, should be obtained from your
dealer.)
• Installation and setup service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other
products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed
with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever
be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty
coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in
your ATLINKS USA, Inc. product indicates
that we are participating in a program to
collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries
throughout the United States. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact
your local recycling center.
Accessory Information
To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or
Discover Card ready
and call toll-free 1-800-338-0376.
A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering.
We are required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for each
individual state, country,
and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
Items are subject to availability.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
DESCRIPTION MODEL NO.
AC power adaptor 5-
2684
Belt Clip 5-2685
Replacement Handset Battery 5-2461
Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for 12 hours)
prior to first use or when you install a new battery. If you
do not properly charge the phone, battery performance is
compromised.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal
injury, use only ATLINKS battery model 5-2461.
NOTE: If the radio unit is operated by the optional
4 AA batteries, the handset in the charging cradle
cannot be charged. To charge the handset, the radio
unit should connect to the electrical supply via the
power supply provided with the unit.
Battery Safety
Precautions
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like
other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be
released which can cause injury.
• To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the
battery listed in the User’s Guide.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.