FF894-2 Cordless telephone with digital answering system User guide Downloaded from: http://www.guardianalarms.net AUDIOLINE FF894-2 CONTENTS LIST OF CONTENTS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Handset functions . . . . . . . . . . . Base unit functions . . . . . . . . . . . Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Positioning/installing Base unit . Battery installation . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 3 4 Memo recording . . . . . . . . . 16 Base unit buttons & LEDS . 17 Silence mode selection . . . 18 Answering machine on/off. . 18 Answering mode selection . 18 Intercepting calls . . . . . . . . 19 Message play back . . . . . . . 19 Deleting all old messages . 19 Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Battery care/Low battery indicator.5 Handset registration . . . . . . . . . . 5 Making a Call with h/set . . . . . . 6 Answering incoming calls . . . . . 7 Last number redial . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Earpiece volume control . . . . . . 7 Range warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Page/find handset . . . . . . . . . . . 7 .......................... Remote Access Code . . . . 20 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . 21 Call Types . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Intercom call . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Transferring calls . . . . . . . . 23 Call waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 System Expansion . . . . . . . . 24 Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . 25 Base unit LED indications . . . 26 Memory Numbers . . . . . . . . . . Store memory number . . . . . . . Dial memory No.'s on Handset 8 8 8 Additional Features . . . . . . . . . 9 Base ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handset ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Base speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 way recording/call screening. Group listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel select . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 9 Others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 9ase 10 10 10 Handset Remote Control . . . . 11 Handset remote cont TAM . . . . 11 Handset remote cont function . 11 Base Unit Functions . . . . . . . . 12 Setting clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mail box selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . Record an OGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OGM playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 13 13 15 INSTALLATION AUDIOLINE FF894-2 HANDSET FUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 1 ABC 16 15 2 5 8 0 DEF 3 6 9 6 7 8 9 10 GHI 4 7 JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ * # 14 13 12 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. New message indicator Earpiece Headset connector Volume ( ) Talk button Backlit keypad Memory button Redial/pause button Call waiting button 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Microphone Charging contacts Ringer Recall button Scan button Intercom button Answering System button Aerial 1 AUDIOLINE FF894-2 INSTALLATION BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 16 17 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Loud speaker Volume control buttons New message LED Message counter display Mailboxes Skip button Delete button Memo button Stop/On-Off button 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Intercom button Time button OGM 1 In-use LED Repeat button Charge LED OGM 2 Play/Pause button Microphone 2 INSTALLATION AUDIOLINE FF894-2 PARTS LIST In the box you should find the following items: # # # # # 2 Cordless Handsets Base unit 2 NiMH battery (3.6V,600mA/H) AC Adaptor Charge pod and AC Adaptor · · · · Line cord and adaptor plug User guide 2 Belt clips Wall mount bracket POSITIONING THE BASE UNIT It is essential for best performance of the telephone system that the base unit be positioned properly in your home or office. Place the base unit close to a telephone network socket and a 240 volt mains outlet. If the range of operation between the handset and the base unit is not satisfactory, try repositioning the base unit, but: # Do not position the unit in direct sunlight, damp or high humidity locations. # Do not position the unit close to: electrical equipment such as TV's, computers, fridges, etc., or close to radiators, metal pipes or window frames. BASE INSTALLATION Connect the power supply cord to the rear of the base unit and plug into the 240 volt mains outlet. The LED display on the base unit will count down from 06 to 00 as the system starts up. The help menu is then heard, "HL" will display. When complete the display will show " - - ". You can press the [REPEAT] or [SKIP] buttons to replay the help menu or press the [STOP] button to stop the help menu. If "Lo" shows in the display, back up batteries will need to be installed or replaced (see page 4). NOTE: Before installing or replacing the batteries in the base unit, disconnect the line cord from the telephone. 3 AUDIOLINE FF894-2 INSTALLATION FITTING BACK-UP BATTERIES IN BASE UNIT To install or change back-up batteries, do the following: # Four "AAA" size 1.5v Alkaline batteries (not rechargeable type) are required. Note these batteries are not supplied with the unit. # Disconnect the line cord from the telephone. # Locate battery compartment on underside of base unit. # Insert blunt instrument into small square hole and prise cover gently open. # Insert batteries observing correct polarity. # Replace battery cover. # Reconnect telephone cord. HANDSET(S) BATTERY INSTALLATION To install or change the battery do the following: # Remove the battery cover by applying gentle pressure to the rear of the handset and slide downwards. # Insert the battery (supplied), observing correct polarity (ensure red wire is on right hand side) and replace the battery cover. FIT the aerial to the handset(s). # Place one handset onto the base unit (face up or down) and the second handset on the charger pod and leave both for 14 hours. The telephone should not be used during this time. # Connect the telephone line cord to the rear of the base unit and plug into the telephone network socket. 4 TELEPHONE AUDIOLINE FF894-2 HANDSET BATTERY CARE For maximum life from your battery, do the following: # After initial charging the base unit must remain connected to the mains power. # If the telephone is not to be used for a substantial period of time, i.e. holidays, disconnect the mains power adaptor. # When power is reconnected you must recharge the handset for 14 hours. # To maintain optimum condition, discharge the batteries fully every 4 months, and then recharge for 14 hours. # The batteries will need replacing if there are signs of leakage, or the batteries will not hold a charge for more than two hours. NOTE: From new, the batteries after they have been installed, must be charged for 14 hours without interruption. Use only AUDIOLINE approved cadmium-free Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMh) rechargeable batteries. The guarantee will be invalid if any problems arise as a result of the use of an incorrectly specified battery. LOW BATTERY INDICATOR When the handset battery is low, the "Talk" light will flash. It is recommended that you recharge the handset battery(s) for 14 hours. REGISTERING THE HANDSET(S) After 14 hours of charge the handset(s) are ready for registration. The handset(s) have been allocated an identity number in the form of a label above the earpiece. Handset No. 1 Lift the handset and then replace the handset onto the base unit (face up) a beep will be heard. The Talk LED will flash slowly and the charge LED will illuminate (if the Talk LED flashes rapidly lift the handset up from the base and replace again). Enter number one on the handset keypad, a beep will be heard and the Talk LED will go off. 5 AUDIOLINE FF894-2 TELEPHONE Handset No. 2 Remove handset from charging pod and replace handset onto the main base unit (face up) and a beep will be heard. The Talk LED will flash slowly and the charge LED will illuminate. If the Talk LED flashes rapidly lift the handset up from the base and replace again. Enter number two on the handset keypad, a beep will be heard and the Talk LED will go off. The system is now ready to use and is in the standby mode. NOTE: Don't use same handset number on more than one handset. If a three beep error tone is heard, when the handset is placed onto the base unit, disconnect the handset battery for approximately 10 minutes, reconnect, then retry registering the handset. MAKING A CALL WITH THE HANDSET # Press the [TALK] button. # Dial the telephone number. # To terminate the call, press the [TALK] button or replace the handset on the base unit. 6 TELEPHONE AUDIOLINE FF894-2 ANSWERING INCOMING CALLS When an external call is received, the base unit will ring first and the in-use LED will flash. # If the handset is on the base unit, you will be connected automatically with your caller as soon as the handset is lifted. To finish the call, replace the handset on the base unit or press and release the [TALK] button. # If the handset is off the base unit, press the [TALK] button when the handset rings. To terminate the call, press the [TALK] button or place the handset on the base unit. LAST NUMBER REDIAL The last number dialled is stored automatically in the memory. To recall a number do the following: # Press the [TALK] button and then the [REDIAL] button. The number will be dialled automatically. EARPIECE VOLUME CONTROL The volume level in the earpiece can be increased or decreased in four levels using the volume or arrows during a call. RANGE WARNING If you are on a call using the handset and move out of range of the base unit, the sound quality in the handset earpiece will de-grade and the out of range alarm will be heard? You should move back into range of the base unit to regain good sound quality. PAGE/FIND HANDSET To page a handset, or locate a missing handset, press the [INTERCOM] button on the base unit. The handset will ring for approximately 30 seconds. To stop this action, press the [INTERCOM] button again on the base unit, or the [INTERCOM] on the handset. 7 AUDIOLINE FF894-2 MEMORY NUMBERS MEMORY NUMBERS 10 of your most frequently used telephone numbers can be stored in the memory. Storing of numbers should be done via the handset/s. The memory numbers are share by all handsets. STORING MEMORY NUMBERS To store numbers in memory do the following: # Press and release the [MEM/OK] button on the handset, the Talk LED will flash. # Dial the number you wish to store (max 24 digits). If you wish to insert a pause in the number, press the [REDIAL] button. # Press and release the [MEM/OK] button. # Press the numbers on the keypad to enter the location required (1-0). A confirmation tone will be heard and the handset will return to standby. NOTE: If you want to insert a recall in the memory press the [RECALL] button. DIALLING MEMORY NUMBERS Press the [TALK] button. # Press the [MEM/OK] button. # Press the appropriate number location (1-0) 8 ADDITIONAL FEATURES AUDIOLINE FF894-2 SET BASE RINGER LEVEL Four levels can be selected. With system in standby mode, press and hold or to change the base ringer level. Display r0 r1 r2 r3 or , press and release either Setting off low normal high HANDSET RINGER SETTING Press and hold the [#] button for 2 seconds until a tone is heard. The ringer is now Off. NOTE: The Ringer will reset to "on" when the talk button is pressed. BASE SPEAKER VOLUME You can change the volume of the base speaker by pressing the or control buttons on the base unit (the display will show "00" for the lowest setting and "15" for the maximum setting. 2-WAY RECORDING The FF894-2 offers a 2 way Record option. To switch it on, do the following: # Press [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button during conversation. # The recording will start after the beep. # Press [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button again to stop the 2-way recording. NOTE: A maximum of 3 minutes at a time can be recorded and a beep every 15 seconds will be heard by both parties. 9 AUDIOLINE FF894-2 ADDITIONAL FEATURES CALL SCREENING # Press and hold [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button when handset is in standby mode. The handset is able to listen to the call through the handset. # If you wish to talk to the caller via the handset simply press the [TALK] button or press the [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button again to exit the call screening function. The handset will return to stand-by. GROUP LISTENING A conversation between the handset and the caller can also be heard from the speaker phone. To activate this feature do the following: # Press and hold [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button during the conversation, group listening will commence after two beeps are heard. # Press and hold [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button again to exit from this function. CHANNEL SELECT It is possible to optimise the call quality during a call. To change operating channel do the following: # Press the [SCAN] button during conversation. # The telephone conversation will be briefly interrupted during the search, however the call will be resumed when a clearer channel is found. 10 HANDSET REMOTE CONTROL AUDIOLINE FF894-2 HANDSET REMOTE CONTROL The base unit telephone answering machine (TAM) can be remotely controlled through the handset. Press the [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button (t ...