AT&T CDLS 7650 DIG ANS SYSTEM User`s manual
AT&T CDLS 7650 DIG ANS SYSTEM is a cordless digital phone with a variety of features for convenient and efficient communication. It allows users to store up to nine frequently called numbers for quick dialing, page a misplaced handset from the base, and locate the handset using a paging tone. The phone also includes a temporary tone feature for accessing special services like voicemail or banking, as well as the ability to answer calls and access special subscriber calling services with a single button.
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AT&T
User's Manual for Cordless Digital
System Telephone
7650
Fold open this manual for inforrnatiorz about this telephone's installation and operation. Please read
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Standard AC Outlet
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Modular Wall Jack
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Reset button
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TABLE INSTALLATION
1 Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack.
This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (1 l0V K ) .
* The outlet should iiot be con- trolled by a wall switch; if the switch is turned off, the phone will not operate.
2 Install the handset battery.
Remove the battery case cover on the handset by pressing on the indentations and sliding the cover downward.
Plug the battery pack cord into the h a n d s ~ t rest the cords on tn? of the battery pack.
Replace the cover by sliding it on its track up over the battery compartment until it snaps firmly in place. (For an illustra- tion of battery installation. see
Install the base battery.
Turn the unit over.
Open the battery cover by gently pulling on the movable tab.
Connect the %volt battery and place it in the compnrrrnent.
Close the battery cover.
Set the dial mode switch on the bottom of the base to TT if you have touch tone service, or DP if you have dial pulsefrotary service.
Set the ringer switch.
Set the switch to ON (the handset will ring) or OFF (the handset will not ring).
Connect the telephone line cord.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord illtv lilz jack
011 inc: idp u ~ k of the base. Plug the other end of the line cord into a modular jack.
Make sure the plug snaps firmly in place.
7 Plug in the power cord.
Plug the AC adapter on the power cord into an clzctrical outler.
!VOTE: When y u
,-.c;!i;. be?ins to formur (initialize) digital memo,?. The memo? formur
While the sTsrern formrlts memo?, the
8 to 0.
Charge the handset batteries for
4 hours.
Place the handset in the base. The
C H M G N G light on the base goes on to show the handset is in the right position to charge the a211<:1e>.
Check for dial tone.
After thz battenes are charged. pick up the handset and extend the base antenna. Press : the
PHOKE light should go on and you should hear a dial tone.
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Base Antenna
PHONE light goes on while handset is on a call.
CHARGING light goes on while handset battery is charging.
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(extended)
LO BATT BASE goes on when
, is low.
Use CLOCK with CHANGE to set or change time/&y. -
Use
ANNC
with C m V G E to a rnrnrnl nrrtoninu n n n n r ~ n r r m u n t
Ring Select
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WALL MOUNTING INSTALLATION
1 Follow steps 1-5 in TABLE
INSTALLATION.
2 Choose and mark the mounting position.
The mounting screws should scrzw into a wooden stud within the wall.
Use the Wall Mounting Template and a pencil to mark the screw positions on the wall.
3 Insbll the mounting sleeves and screws.
Start the screw holes in the marks you made on the wall. Now slip the mounting sleeves onto the screws, with the larger end of the sleeve toward the screw head.
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];c!.2:; j.zL; started, and tighten until the smaller end of the sleeve is flat against the wall.
4 Reverse the switchhook.
In order to "hang up" the handset when the base is wall mounted. you'll need to remove the switchhook, reverse it, and replace
Connect the telephone line cord.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the top side of the base. Plug the other end of the line cord into a modular jack. Make sure the plug snaps firmly in place.
Mount the base on the wall.
Hold the base so the mounting sleeves on the wall fit into the holes on the bottom of the base. Slide the base down onto the mounting sleeves until it locks into place.
Follow Steps 7-9 in TABLE
INSTALLATION.
Setting the Clock
The clock feature will record the day and time of each message received.
To set the clock
1 Press CHANcE , then a day of the week.
2 Press or FORWARD until
YOU
3 hear the correct day.
Press
I Press to hear the hour. or :FORWARD until you hear the correct hour. Make sure the hour is correct for AM or PM.
5 Press
6 Press to hear the minute. or FORWARD until you hear the correct minute.
7 Press clqcK . You will hear the day and t m e :.serrmg.
To review the clock
Press m. and time setting.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and fol- low these instructions carefully.
For the handset, use only the battery provided with this phone, or AT&T Replacement
Battery 405 1.
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell might explode.
Do not open, puncture or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and might cause damage to the eyes or skin. It might be toxic if swallowed.
Charging the Handset
Battery Pack
You'll know the batteries need charging when:
The phone beeps four times when you press .
The LOW BATTERY light on the handset is on.
The phone does not respond when you press (PHONE:, and no lights go on.
Place the handset in the base so the
CHARGING light goes on. The batteries will be fully charged in 4 hours.
Once the batteries are fully charged, you need only put the handset in the base when the LOW BATTERY light goes on.
If it's more convenient for you, you can leave the handset in the base all the time. It is impossible to over- charge the batteries.
If you get a low-battery signal even after 4 hours of charging, the battery should be replaced.
Installinglfleplacin~ the Battery Pack
Remove the battery case cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward.
Lift out the old battery pack and unplug it from the handset.
Hold the new battery pack and plug the cord into the handset.
Place the battery pack in the case so the cords rest on top of the battery pack.
Replace the cover by sliding it on its track up over the battery case until it snaps firmly in place.
The new batteries must be charged before using the phone.
Place the handset in the base and allow it to charge for 4 hours. The telephone might operate before that, but for best performance, let the handset batteries charge fully.
lnstallinglReplacing the Base Battery
The base battery provides backup power to retain memory in case of power failure.
1 Turn the unit over.
2 Open the battery cover located on the bottom of the base, on the upper right. Gently pull on the moveable tab to open.
3 Connect a new 9-volt alkaline
battery a n d place i t in t h e compartment.
1 Close the battery cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of batteries in household garbage. For information about recycling or proper disposal. consult your local solid waste
(parbage) disposal organization.
Battery Case
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Making a Gall
1 Press ;PHONE:, and wait for the
PHONE light to go on.
2 LL hcn you hta1. a c i l d roi~c. iitc number. delay.before you hear a dial tone, as the
AutoSelect@ feature searches for a clear channel.
Answering a Call
If the handset is in the base. lift the handset. The PHONE light goes on, and the call is connected.
If the handset is away from the base, press
;PHONE.
The PHONE light goes on, and the call is connected.
Temporary Tone
If you have dial pulse (rotary) senice, this feature allows you to enter codes or tones needed to operaLC ansikcl.illg machines. or use electronic banking services, calling cards, and other special services. This feature will operate most special services; however. some services may actually require a touch tone line.
To be sure, ask the company that provides the special service.
1 Dial the call, then press -
Any buttons pressed after this send tone signals.
2 After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to dial pulse
(rotary) dialing.
NOTE: If you Izave touch tone senlice. vou do not need to use the Temporal?:
Tone feature.
PHONE light goes on while you are on a cal
Answer calls and access special subscriber callirz services requiring switchhook flash.
Ending a Gall
If you are near the base, place the handset in the base.
If you are away from the base, press ;OFF.
Page
The Page feature allows you to sisnal someone at the handset from the base.
Press 8:PAGUFIND:. on the base. A 3-part paging tone will sound at the handset.
The last number dialed on this phone is stored in redial memory until you dial another number.
1 Press
PHONE light to go on.
2 When you hear a dial tone. press
:=. .
Special Telephone Services
If you subscribe to special local telephone company services like Call
Waiting or Call Forwarding, you can access them by pressing
.= you would press the switchhook on a
I button on some other phones.
Find
This feature is useful if you misplace the handset.
To locate t h e h a n d s e t using this feature:
Press and hold K%%iE on the base for approximateiy three seconds. A repeating paging tone is sounded in the handset.
To cancel the Find feature, press
OFF.
on the handset or ;PAGEIFIND: on the base.
NOTE: The Find feature will turn itself off i n approximately 3 minutes if you haven't turned if o f f ..
ANS SYSTEM light goes on while
Answering System
Change channels.
Y light battey larged.
This cordless phone can store nine telephone numbers that you can dial just by pressing MEMORY: and one of the number buttons.
MOTE: The numbers stored in m e m o p might be lost when you chailge the handset batteries or ifthe batteries run down completely; ifthis happens. you'll need to store the numbers again.
Storing a Number in Memory
1 Make sure the handset is OFF.
3 Press %EMi%F. The PHONE light flashes.
3 Enter the phone number (up to 16 digits).
4. Press !MEMORF.
5 Press any number button from
1 to 9 for the memory location where the number is to be stored.
6 A three-part tone confirms that the number was stored properly. If you hear a long buzzing tone. or nothing at all. press m, steps above to store the number again.
NOTE: You may choose to store emergency numbers in memory locations.
T manufucturer assumes no responsibilie for customer reliance lipon this memory feature.
Dialing a Number in Memory
1 Press .pMNE'.
3 Press WMORV.
3 Press the number button (1-9) you assigned to the number you're calling.
Directory Card
There is a directory card with an erasable surface located on the base to record names o r telephone numbers of the r l d l ~ . L . ~ ~ : ,
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To write on the card, remove the plastic cover by inserting a pointed object in the hole and prying the cover up until it pops out;
You can replace a stored number by storing a new number in its place.
Storing a Pause in a Memory Dial Number
If this phone is connected to a switchboard, you might have to dial an access number (usually 9) to get an outside line. You can store the access number and a pause in the dialing sequence; the pause allows the switchboard enough time to get an outside line dial tone.
1 When storing a memory number
(see above). press and hold the number button of the digit that comes just before the pause, until a second beep is heard. This inserts a I-second pause.
3 You can insert a longer pause by continuing to press and hold the number button of the digit that comes before the pause. A beep is heard for each '-second pause inserted.
NOTE: Ecrchparise you store is counted as a digit. You can store up to 16 digits in euch memot? location.
For example. to store 9, PAUSE,
555-1234 in memory location 3:
Press
5 ,
until a second beep is heard. Then
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This cordless telephone operates at the maximum power allowed by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC).
Even so, the handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance - locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office. For best performance, keep the base and handset antennas fully extended.
If you receive a call while you are out
of range, the handset might not ring - or if it does ring, the call might not connect when you press ilpHoNEl,. Move closer to the base, then press i to answer the call.
If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you will hear noise or interference. To improve reception, move closer to the base.
If you move out of range without pressing .[OFF':, the phone will be left "off the hook." To hang up properly, walk back into range, periodically pressing
-
.OFF_ until the PHONE light goes off.
Changing Channels
This cordless telephone has an advanced
25-channel Autoselect@ feature that minimizes the chance of interference.
Every time you answer or make a call, the Autoselect feature automatically searches for and selects a clear channel.
In the unlikely event you notice noise
or interference while using the handset:
1 Press
[CHANNEL..
2 If the interference doesn't clear. continue to press iCHANNELi until you find a clear channel (your call will not be interrupted)
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Move closer to the base and press iCHANNELi.
NOTE: You must be in range to change channels. Ifyou press E i G S i while out of range, you might lose the call. I f you do lose the call, place the handset in the base for a fav seconds, then make the call again.
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A n s w e r i n g S y s t e m a p e r a t i o n f r o m t h e B a s e
Mailboxes
This answering system has two voice mailboxes which provide a convenient way to share an answering system with uf j d i l i i i u u d i u i i ul- business.
Callers can choose in which mailbox they wish to leave a message by press- ing or :Z on a touch tone phone after the system answers. Callers not using a touch tone phone can leave a message in Mailbox 1.
Record an Announcement
1 Press (CHANGE;.
2 Press
:ANNCI.
After you hear a beep. record your announcement.
Speak in a normal voice, about 9 inches from the base unit, and avoid background noise. Make sure you tell your callers to press to record in Mailbox 1, and to press ,Z to record in Mailbox 2.
3 When you are finished, press :ssopi.
Review Your Announcement
Press ;ANNC1. The recorded announce- ment will play until the end or until you press iIsTop.
Automatic Answering Operation
The system is ready to answer calls when it is turned on and the memory is not full.
After playing your announcement and sounding a beep, the system records your caller's message; it stops when the caller hangs up or is silent for more than
7 seconds. Messages can be up to 2 minutes long. The system can store up to
10 minutes of announcements and incoming messages.
NOTE: Callers can press 3 to bypass the announcement afrer it begins.
Message Window
The Message Window displays the total number of messages (up to 9). If the Message Window is blank, the sys- tem is off and will not record messages.
Mailbox Lights
The light for a mailbox blinks when you have new messages waiting in that mailbox. The light is on steady when you have old messages in the mailbox.
Ring SelectlToll Saver
This answering system has three Ring
Select choices: 2,4, and TS (toll saver).
Message Alert
You can set the system to beep every 15 seconds to notify you when new messages have been received. Set the
MESSAGE ALERT switch on the right side of the unit to ON.
Set to 2 if you want the system to answer calls after the second ring.
Set to 4 if you want the system to answer calls after the fourth ring.
Set to TS (toll saver) if you want the system to answer calls after the second ring when you have new messages, and after the fourth ring when you do not have new messages. On this setting, when you call from another location for messages, you can hang up after three rings knowing you have n o new messages, thus saving on toll charges.
Message Volume Control
Use the message VOLUME control
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3 coming messages. Move the control to find a comfortable listening level. This does not affect the level of the announce- ment heard by callers.
Listening to Your Messages
Press and release 'MAILBOX I' or
MAILBOXZ:.
The system begins playing all messages in the selected mailbox. Pause message playback by pressing m.
Press the appropriate mailbox button or ,FORWARD when you want to resume playback.
Save Your Messages
After you listen to your messages, the system automatically saves them, and is ready to answer new calls.
Delete Messages
To delete all messages,
1 Press m. flash rapidly.
2 Press the appropriate mailbox button. Only messages that have been listened to will be deleted.
To delete a selected message, press and release lDELETEj while the message is playing. T h e system deletes the message shown in the window, and continues with the next message.
You can replay a deleted message before the system announces "End of messages." Press and release
, = until the window displays the deleted message you want to replay.
Repeat and Review Messages
If you want to hear a message again, tap
TO return to an earlier message, press and release
REPEAT'
until the num- ber of that message is displayed. To repeat part of a message (reviewj, hold down
,REPEAT:
for a few seconds, then release it to resume playing. (The system beeps while the button is held down.)
Forward and Skip Messages
Press and release IFORWARD: to skip to the next message. The window displays the numbers of the messages.
To skip only part of a message (cue), hold down I FORWARD.^^^ a few seconds, the release it to resume playing. (The system beeps while the button is held down.)
To pause during a message, press and release
#:STOP'.
To continue playback. press nnAlLBox or MAILBOX2. lo lzsren to new messages only press an0 hold the mailbox button for 1.5 seconds.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION.. .
A n s w e r i n g S y s t e m o p e r a t i o n f r o m t h e B a s e
Record a memo
(with MAILBOX),
Stop message playback or recording \
Forwara7Skip Messages
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1
OY/OFF
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Delete Messages
Repeat/Review Messages'
Message Volume Control 1.
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Ring Select
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Message Window
Priority Calling
Callers to whom you've given the
Priority Calling Code will be able to signal you that they are calling. Callers must use a touch tone phone.
Your caller should
1 Dial your telephone number.
2 When the announcement begins to play, press 3 :Z (the Priority
Calling Code).
3 The system beeps three times, then pauses. Both you and the caller can hear the beeps. This is repeated until you answer the phone.
If you do not answer after 30 seconds, the caller hears two beeps, indicating the system is ready for another command.
The caller can then press message after the beep.
Call ScreeninglCall Intercept
Call Screening lets you listen to your incoming calls without answering the phone. While screening a call, you can also use the cordless handset or lift the handset of any extension phone to talk to the caller. When you intercept a call. the system stops playing or recording, and prepares to answer future calls.
1 If the handset is away from the base, press
;ANSSYSTEMI and wait for the ANS SYSTEM light to go on.
2 You will hear you own announce- ment and the caller's message.
3 To end the call without answering, press and release
IOFF!,
or return the handset to the base
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To pick up the call, press
IPHONEI.
The
PHONE light will go on and the answering system will stop. (If the answering system doesn't stop, press IPHONE].)
Record a Message
When System is OFF
If you receive a call when the answer- ing system is off, the system answers after 10 rings. The caller can then press
g
after the 2-beep signal. If the system is not full, it beeps and begins record- ing the message.
Record a Memo
You can leave a memo in either mailbox.
The memo will be saved as a message, and play back. be played during message
1 On the base, tap m.
2 Select MAlLsoX or
~MAILBOXZ
. The system beeps.
3 Begin recording your memo.
4 Press
,=!
(If the memory is full, or if you do not select a mailbox within 15 sec- onds, the system sounds 5 beeps.)
Remote Access Code
The Remote Access Code is a ?-digit security code which lets you access your answering system remotely. The factory setting is 50, but you can change this.
1 Press -,
2 Press
,
-0R- then press B. codes are 50-99. The system says
"Enter new code." to decrease the number
Press IFBRE~RD; increase the number.
3 Press T m desired code. The system announces your new code.
To review the Remote Access Code, press [CODE The system announces the code.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION...
Answering System Operation fr'om Cordless Handset or Remote Touch Tone Phone
You can operate the answering system from the cordless handset, or from any touch tone phone away from your home or office. The labels above the number
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":a
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' i k
. ? , i l l remind you of the correct buttons to press for each operation.
Play All Messages
Press and release pr.
Save Messages
The system automatically saves messages after playback.
1
Connect with the
Answering System
(from the cordless handset)
Press i ANS SYSTEM:.
The ANS S Y m
2 The system announces whether or not you have messages, then beeps twice and
2 accept acomrnand
3 Press
7 or a
. The system now prompts you to select a mailbox.
(trom a remote touch tone phone)
1 Dial your telephone number.
2 When your answering system responds, enter your ,-digit Remote
Access Code. The system announces whether or not you have any messages, then beeps twice and is ready to acce
3 Press a & t a command.
. The system now prompts you to select a mailbox.
Delete Messages
To delete all messages in a particular
DELT
mailbox, press
3
, then the desired mailbox number (1 or 2).
Repeat
Press and release
3. plays the current message from the be- ginning. To go to the previous message, z. press and release
Forward
Press and release iz while the system is playing a message to advance to the next messa e. Each time you press and release
-3 the system advances to the next message.
NOTE: If you do nor enter a command or select a mailbox, the system plays back all messages in both maiboxes.
Stop
Press
6 message. The system stops playing, beeps twice, and is ready to accept a command.
Remote Access Code
The Remote Access Code is a 2-digit security code which lets you access your answering system remotely. The factory setting is 50, but you can change this number.
To change remote access code
1 Press
,a
,
;a after the two beeps.
2 Enter a new code between 50 and 99.
3 If the entry is valid, the system an- nounces your code, followed by two beeps. If the entry is invalid, you will hear a 5-beep signal.
To review remote access code
Press
5 after the two beeps. The system announces your code, followed by two beeps.
Outgoing Announcement
To record an announcement
Press
C K u G
, a.
The system beeps and then begins recording.
Press
/$ when you are done. If you pause for more than 7 seconds, the system will stop recording.
The system beeps and replays the announcement. review announcement
Press after the 2-beep signal.
Record a Memo
Press
IANS SYSTEM?.
Press ;+MEMOD w a y ; .
3 Enter mailbox number (1 or 2). The system beeps.
1 Press
Record a Memo
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2 Press
:-.
( I or 7). Th: ? Ert-rm?i!hcx xo:'.?r system beeps.
4 Begin recording your message.
5 When you are finished, press or
- on the cordless handset, hang up if you are on a remote touch tone phone.
Clock
To review timdday setting
Press and release
3. announces the current dayhime setting. and beeps twice to indicate it is ready to accept a command.
To change timdday &fin&
Press and release , a.
The sys- tem announces the current day setting.
To set day, press and releg: to move a day earlier, or fi to move a day later. When you hear the correct day, go on to set the hour.
To set the hour, press and release
3. an- rent hour setting. Press and release aw_r
, 4 or a to move the hour up or dywn. When you hear the correct hour setting, go on to set minutes.
To set minutes, press and release arx
3. rent minute setting. Press and release
- or to move the setting up or down. When you hear the correct minute setting, press n.
The system announces the new t i m a y setting, and beeps twice to show it is ready for another command
Room Monltor
You can call the system from any remote touch tone phone and listen to activity in the room. Press 3 to listen for 30 seconds. For another 30 seconds, press I Z again.
E O F D I F F I C U L T Y .......
If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below.
If you still have trouble, call the
National Service Center at 1 800
222-311 1 .
To turn Answering System Offfiom a remote location
1 Dial your telephone number.
2 When the answering system responds, enter your Zdigit Remote
Access Code. The system announces whether or not you have any messages, then beeps twice and is ready to accept a command.
3 Pressg,ZtoturnthesystemOff.
To turn Answering System On from a remote location
1 Dial your telephone number.
2 Let the phone ring at least 10 times.
When the answering system responds, enter your Zdigit Remote
Access Code. The system announces whether or not you have any messages, then beeps twice and is ready to accept a command.
3 Press g, to turn the system On.
If the phone doesn't work at all, check these items first:
Make sure the
AC
Adapter on the power cord is plugged into an outlet not conuolled by a wall switch.
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack.
Make sure the base antenna is fully extended.
If the phone does not beep when you press m, might need recharging.
Tf t b - r_c\W R . 4 ~ T E R Y the batteries need recharging.
Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly.
If you have rotary service on your phone line, make sure the dial
MODE switch is set to DP.
If the above suggestions don't solve the problem, try resetting the security code (see below). lfyou hear a two-beep signal when you try to use the handset:
The handset and base are not communicating properly. You might be out of range while attempting to dial. Move closer to the base and try the call again.
If moving closer to the base
doesn't help, the handset and base might be set to different security codes.To reset the code, try the following:
Place the handset in the base, and check to make sure the
CHARGING light is on. Wait
15 seconds, then pick up the handset and press !PHONE]. The phone should operate properly.
If it doesn't, try the next step.
Place the handset in the base, and check to make sure the
CHARGING light is on.
Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet, wait 15 seconds, then plug it in again. The
CHARGING light should go on. Wait another 15 seconds, then pick up the handset and press
:PHONE..
The phone should operate properly. If it doesn't try the next step.
Pick up the handset, open the battery compartment, and un plug the battery pack. Wait 15 seconds, then reinstall the battery pack, close the battery compartment, place the handset in the base, and check to make sure the CHARGING light is on. Wait another 15 seconds, then pick up the hand- set and press ,--. The phone should operate properly.
If you have no dial tone, check all the previous suggestions. If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the phone and try another phone in the same jack.
If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company.
If you hear noise or interference when using the phone:
Make sure the base and handset antennas are fully extended.
You may be out of range. iMove closer to the base.
Press and release CEGGFL to change to another of the 25 channels available. If the noise is exceptionally loud, move closer to the base before changing channels.
Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can sometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base to another outlet.
The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the base to another location. preferably on an upper floor.
If you lose a call after changing channels:
You were probably almost out of range. Move closer to the base before changing channels. Before placing the call again, set the handset in the base for at least
15 seconds.
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If the phone does not ring when you receive a call:
Make sure the ringer switch on the base is set to on.
Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly to the base and the telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
You might be too far from the base.
Move closer to the base.
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;I l u U l l l i g i l l ila\
L. LUU I l l d i i ) CXLCII- sion phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring.
Try unplugging some of the other phones.
Try changing the channel.
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If you hear noise in the handset and the buttons don't work:
The base unit and handset might not be set to the same security code. Place the handset in the base for at least
15 seconds to reset the security code.
If you hear other calls while using the phone:
Press CHANNEL: to change to another channel.
Disconnect the base from the telephone jack and plug in a regular telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local phone company.
If your announcement is incomplete:
The unit is voice-activated and will stop recording if you pause for more than seven seconds. Try recording the announcement without pausing.
If messages are incomplete:
The system can accept messages up to two minutes long.
If the caller pauses for more than seven seconds. the system stops recording and disconnects the call.
If the memory becomes full during a message, the system stops recording and disconnects the call.
If the system does not respond to remote commands:
Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones; if you hear clicks instead, the phone is not a touch tone phone.
Some telephones transmit only one brief tone each time you press a key.
If you are using one of these telephones. the answering system might not detect your Access Code while the announcement is playing.
Wait until the announcement is over. and enter your code again.
There might be noise interference on the phone line you are using.
Press the dial buttons firmly.
Make sure you are entering your access code correctly.
NOTE: Afrer a powerfailure the Access
Code might revert to the factop setting of 50.
If you have dificulty hearing messages
Try adjusting the volume control on the base.
If the system does not answer after the correct number of rings:
Make sure the system is ON; the
Message Window should be lit.
If Toll Saver is on, the number of rings changes from four to two when you have messages waiting.
In some cases, the system might be affected by the ringing system used by the local telephone company.
If the memory is full or the system is off, the system answers after
10 rings.
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Make sure the power cord is plugged into an elecuical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Inspect the connection at the back of the answering system.
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If you cannot correct the problem, press the Reset button on the back of the base unit. The system deletes the announcement and any messages, and begins the formatting routine explained in the

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