INTRODUCTION CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFElY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for fi.nure reference. Your Digital Messaging System is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the most from your new messaging system, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual. Copy note: I have included both the searchable and the non-searchable versions of this manual here in order to enable the manual user to refer back to the original photo image, should any OCR errors found in the searchable version, cause the searchable text to be undecipherable. SP BASE LAYOUT PLAY/MEMO button or MESSAGES indicator GREETING/ PREVIOUS button NEXT button We bring good things to life. STOP/SET button VOLUME button ON/OFF ERASE button MIC BEFORE You BEGIN 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 PARTS CHECKLIST Make sure your package includes the following items: forTelephoneTerminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company. The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. 11 is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details. Notes This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone Digital messaging system equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company. Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line. If your hom~ has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not dIsable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you don't have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed. Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary di~continuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) in~orm you of your right to bring a complaint to the CommiSSion pursuant to procedures set forth In Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION · Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. · Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line is disconnected at the network interface, · Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines (attached to the back of the digital messaging system). INTERFERENCE INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC RUles. Operation 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 ar~ 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. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radioltelevision technician for additional sug9,estions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES · Install messaging system near both a telephone (mOdular) jack and an electrical power outlet. · Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical noise, such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting, · Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances, radiators, and direct sunlight. · Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low te m peratu res. · Avoid dusty locations, booklet, 'HowTo Identify and Resolve RadiolTV 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. US NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM INSTALLING THE MESSAGING SYSTEM Choose the best location to install your messaging system. Your messaging system should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top, . WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. '1"_ A THE LIGHTNING FLASH ANO HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. I RISK OfELECTRIC SHOCK I A THE EXCLAMATIONTHE POINT WITHIN TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PROOUCT. OONOTOPEN Model 29888 16018110 (Rev. 1 E/S) CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO SERVICEABLE PARTS REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 03-15 SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM I BACK OF PRODUCT 1. Plug the telephone line cord (attached to the back of the messaging system) into a modular wall jack. NOTE: It is not necessary that a telephone be connected to the messaging system in order for it to record messages. HOUR 1. Press and hold the STOP/SET button for two seconds, then release. The unit announces, "Time (the current time and day setting) . To set hour, press NEXT. Press SET to continue." 2. To set the hour, press and release the NEXT or GREETING/PREVIOUS button, and the unit announces an hour, such as "12am, 1am, 2am," or "12am, 11pm, 10pm:' 3. After choosing the hour, press and release the STOP/SET button to store the hour. The unit enters the Minute menu. 2. Connect a telephone to the jack on the back of the messaging system. 3. Plug the power supply into and electrical outlet. Wait for the beep. The unit is ready for setup or to answer calls with the default greeting and settings. MOVING THE MESSAGING SYSTEM To move the messaging system to a different location in the house, follow these instructions: 1. Disconnect the telephone line or any phones you may have connected to the unit. 2. Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. 3. Move the messaging system and phone line to the desired location. 4. Plug the power supply into the new electrical outlet. 5. Connect the telephone line. MINUTES 1. The unit announces, "(the current minutes setting) To set minutes, press NEXT. Press SET to continue." 2. To change the minutes, press and release the NEXT or GREETING/PREVIOUS button and the unit announces a minute such as "1, 2, 3." 3. After choosing the minute, press and release the STOP/ SET button to store the minute. The unit enters the Day menu. DAY MESSAGING SYSTEM SET UP RECORDING THE GREETING Before using your new messaging system, you should record a greeting (the announcement callers hear when your messaging system answers a call). If you don't record a greeting, callers hear a default greeting which says, "We are unavailable to tahe your mil. Please leave a message. Thanh you for calling. " When recording the greeting you should be about six to eight inches from the unit. Eliminate as much background noise as possible. 1. Prepare your greeting. Sample Greeting: Hi, this is (use your name here). I can't answer the phone right now, so jJlease leave your name, number, and a brief message alter the tone, and I'll get bach to you. Thanks. 2. Press and hold the GREETING/PREVIOUS button. The unit announces "Record greeting a/ier tone." After the tone you have 30 seconds to record your greeting. 3. Release the GREETING/PREVIOUS button when finished. The unit beeps, and the greeting plays back automatically. REVIEWING OR ERASING THE GREETING 1. The unit announces, "(the current day setting) To set day, press NEXT. Press SET to continue:' 2. To change the day, press and release the NEXT or GREETING/PREVIOUS button and the unit announces a day, such as "Sunday, Monday" or "Sunday, Saturday: 3. After choosing a day, press and release the STOP/SET button to store the day. The unit enters the Rings to Answer menu. RINGS TO ANSWER This setting allows you to select the number of rings before the unit answers a call. 1. The unit announces, "Rings to Answer (the current rings to answer setting )To set rings to answer, press NEXT. Press SET to continue." 2. To change the rings to answer, press and release the NEXT or GREETING/PREVIOUS button and the unit announces a number, such as "2,3,4;' or "2, toll saver,S:' 3. After choosing a number, press and release the STOP/ SET button to store the rings to answer. The unit confirms the setting and enters Message Length menu. TOLL SAVER Toll Saver saves you the cost of making a call when you access your messages from another location: · If you have new messages, the unit answers after the 2nd ring. · If you have no new messages, the unit answers after the 5th ring. You can hang up after the 3rd ring and save the pay telephone or long distance charge. SETTING THE INCOMING MESSAGE TIME 1. To review the default or recorded greeting, press and quickly release the GREETING/PREVIOUS button. The unit plays the current greeting. 2. To erase your greeting, press and hold the ON/OFF ERASE button while your recorded greeting is playing. Hold it until the voice prompt states "Greeting erased." The default greeting is restored. NOTE: Your recording time should not be less than two seconds. Otherwise the unit will return to the default greeting. This setting allows you to select the length of recording time of the incoming message. 1. The unit announces" Message Time (current message length) minutes. To set message time, press NEXT. Press SET to continue." 2. To change the message length, press and release the NEXT or GREETING/PREVIOUS button and the unit announces a number, such as "1, 2, 3, 4." 3. After choosing a number, press and re ...