PAGE 1 Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and versatile cordless telephone systems available. To enjoy the best performance from the UNIT's many features, please read this Owner's Guide carefully and save it for future reference. INTRODUCTION TO YOUR MULTI-HANDSET SYSTEM TELEPHONE The unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. The base unit, when connected to AC power and a telephone line, can support the operation of up to eight handsets. You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere in you home or office that you have AC power to connect the handset chargers. Since the system and the adjunct handsets (available separately) are system telephones, you can enjoy advanced telephone features like handset to handset intercom and call transfer. The system Directory holds up to 80 names and phone numbers, and can be accessed from any of the handsets. All of your commonly dialed numbers can be quickly retrieved for easy, onetouch dialing. 2.4 GHz FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) technology offers extended range, clarity and digital security. A belt clip and headset jack (2.5 mm) provide handsfree convenience when used with an optional headset. PACKING LIST Please take a moment to locate and identify the components shipped with your Telephone System. Enclosed within the packaging: s s s s s s s Base Unit Cordless Handset AC Adapter Belt Clip Telephone Line Cord Battery Pack Owner's Guide and Quick Reference Guide PAGE PAGE 2 INITIAL SETUP SELECTING A LOCATION FOR THE BASE UNIT INSTALL THE BASE UNIT 3 CHARGING THE BATTERY The base unit needs AC power and connection to a telephone jack. This location should be as central as possible in your home or office. 1 2 SELECTING A LOCATION FOR ADDITIONAL HANDSETS Anywhere you have power will do! Avoid high humidity or high heat areas, and keep the handsets out of extended exposure to direct sunlight. Handsets can be swapped in their chargers at any time and can be placed anywhere within the extended transmission range of the base. Plug the line cord into the "TEL LINE" jack on the back of the base unit and the other end into your telephone wall jack. Connect the AC adapter to the back of the base unit and plug into an electric outlet. 1 Place the handset in the charging cradle. Additional handsets will include their own individual charging cradles. The battery will fully charge after approximately 10-12 hours. OPERATING DISTANCE/NOISE INTERFERENCE For optimal performance, your phone's base unit should be installed as follows: Away from electrical appliances such as a microwave oven, TV, personal computer, or another cordless phone. In a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions nearby. INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY 1 Slide open the battery compartment cover and connect the NiMH battery pack as shown in the illustration at the right. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the set to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION NOTE: While using the handset: s If you are near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard at the receiver. Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit. s If more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near another cordless phone's base unit, noise may be heard. Move away from the other cordless phone's base unit and closer to your base unit. 1. Use batteries only intended for recharging. Use only the following battery pack: Nickel Metal Hydride, 3.6 volts, 700 mAh. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. 4. Exercise care when handling the battery(ies) in order not to short the battery(ies) with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns. PAGE 4 SYSTEM REGISTRATION (SECURITY CODE) PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM SECURITY CODE All handsets must be programmed with the SAME security code (Sec. Code) in order to operate as a system. The first handset that is programmed must be registered to the base (see instructions below). Additional handsets need only be programmed with the same security code to begin operation. NOTE: s Make sure you don't confuse the System Security Code with the Handset ID number. Each handset must have the SAME System Security Code, but they must have DIFFERENT Handset ID numbers. PAGE BASIC PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING THE HANDSET ID Each handset must have a DIFFERENT handset ID number. If any two handsets have the same ID number, the entire system will not function properly. 5 4 5 Press "#" to toggle between "On" and "Off". When the desired setting is displayed, press OFF or PRG to end the programming session OR press v or w to advance to another programming step. REGISTERING THE HANDSET TO THE BASE If you are programming the FIRST handset in the system, you must register the new system security code to the base unit. 1 2 3 4 Press PRG (Program). Press v or w (located on the side of the handset) until "Sec Code" displays. Enter "#" to begin programming the security code. Using the keypad, enter any 6 digit code. NOTE: s Once you choose a security code for the first handset, you must use the SAME code for each additional handset. Don't worry about forgetting the code- it can be displayed on the handset to remind you of the code when you add additional handsets. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Position the handset close (within 6-8 inches) to the base. Press PRG. Press v or w until "REGISTER HS to Base" displays. Press and hold PAGE on the base unit for at least 3 seconds. The light will begin to flash. Release PAGE . Press "#" on the handset. Keep holding "#" until a confirmation beep is heard. 1 2 3 4 Press PRG. Press v or w until "Handset ID" displays. Press "#" to begin programming the Handset ID. Enter a selected 2-digit station ID number (choose any number from 11-70). Press OFF or PRG to end the programming session OR press v or to advance to another programming step. NOTE: s When the ringer is set to "Off", an icon will display to alert you that the handset will not ring during incoming calls. Ring: Mid ID: 11 5w RINGER TYPE PROGRAMMING The unit allows you to select one of four ring tones for each handset. The ringer type default is set to type 1. TURNING THE RINGER ON/OFF (L1 Ring) You can turn the ringer on or off on each handset. 5 Press OFF or PRG to end the programming session OR press v or w to advance to another programming step. NOTE: s You don't need to hold both buttons (PAGE and "#") at the same time. After you press and release the PAGE button, then press the "#" button until you hear the confirmation beep. If you don't hear the beep after about 15 seconds, try repeating the steps again. 1 2 3 4 Press PRG. Press v or w until "Ring Type" displays. Press "#" to toggle between any one of the four ring tones. Each time you make a selection, you will hear the corresponding ringer sound. When the desired ringer type is displayed, press OFF or PRG to end the programming session OR press v or w to advance to another programming step. 7w Press OFF or PRG to end the programming session OR press v or to advance to another programming step. 1 2 3 Press PRG. Press v or w until "L1 Ring" displays. The current setting will be displayed on the second line of the display. PAGE PAGE 6 BASIC PROGRAMMING (cont.) PROGRAMMING THE FLASH TIME 7 PROGRAMMING AREA CODE It is only necessary to enter your area code if you choose the "Smart Dial" method for dialing from Caller ID records (see "Dialing Mode" section). The Smart dialing method will compare the area code of the Caller ID number to your local area code to determine whether to dial 7 digits or 11 digits. NOTE: s Area Code programming will ONLY display when "Smart Dial" is selected as the Dialing Method. If any other method is selected, the Area Code programming option will be hidden. Once the Area Code has been set, it will remain in the system's memory, even if the option is hidden. In the unlikely event that you need to change the unit's flash duration, the unit allows you to choose from four pre-programmed settings. The default setting of 600 ms will usually not need to be changed. If the phone is being used for a Centrex service or in a country outside of North America, it is possible that you might need to change the setting. Contact your service provider for the specific requirements. 2 3 4 Press v or w until "Tone/Pulse" displays. Press "#" to toggle between the tone and pulse modes. When the desired setting is displayed, press OFF or PRG to end the programming session OR press v or w to advance to another programming step. DIALING MODE When dialing from Caller ID records, the unit can use one of the following four dialing methods: A) 7/10/11 Digit Dialing ­ For each call, the unit will prompt you to choose 7-digit, 10-digit, or 11-digit dialing, based on the local telephone company's requirements. This system is useful in areas that sometimes require the user to dial 10 or 11 digits for local dialing. When dialing from a Caller ID record, the LCD will display your choice of 7, 10, or 11 digits. Press "1" to initiate dialing using 7 digits, Press "2" for 10 digits, or Press "3" for 11 digits. B) All 11 Digit Dialing (Always 11)­ For each call, the unit will dial 11 digits (a "1" and the area code, followed by the 7 digit number). C) Smart Dialing ­ For each call, the unit will look at the Caller ID phone number to see if the area code of the number matches your local area code (Note- this feature requires you to enter your area code ­ see "Programming Area Code"). If the area code does match, the unit will dial only 7 digits. If it does not match, the unit will dial 11 digits. D) Exact Dialing ­ The unit will always dial the exact digits that are displayed in the Caller ID record. 1 2 3 4 Press PRG. Press v or w until "Flash Time" displays. Press "#" to toggle among the flash time choices of 600/100/275/375 ms. When the desired flash time is displayed, press OFF or PRG to end the programming session OR press v or w to advance to another programming step. NOTE: s Tone/Pulse Mode is a universal setting. When the mode is changed on any handset, the setting is changed for the entire system. PROGRAMMING THE HOLD REMINDER The unit can be programmed to remind you if a call has been left on hold for extended periods of time. You can choose how often you wish to be alerted or if you wish to turnoff this feature. To enter your area code: NOTE: s Flash Time is a universal setting. When the mode is changed on any handset, the setting is changed for the entire system. 1 2 3 4 Press PRG. Press v or w until "Hold Remind" displays. Press "#" to toggle among the settings (15, 30, 45 or 60 seconds or OFF). When the desired setting is displayed, press OFF or PRG to end the programming session OR press v or w to advance to another programming step. TONE/PULSE MODE PROGRAMMING You may program your phone to be a TONE or PULSE dialing phone. Most telephone services dial in the TONE mode. 1 2 3 4 5w Press PRG. Press v or w until "Area Code" displays. Press "#" to enter your Area Code. Using the keypad, enter your 3 digit Area Code. Press OFF or PRG to end the programming session OR press v or to advance to another programming step. 1 Press PRG. NOTE: s Hold Reminder is a universal setting. When the setting is changed on any handset, the setting is changed for the entire system. NOTE: s Area Code is a universal setting. When the setting is changed on any handset, the setting is changed for the entire system. PAGE PAGE 8 BASIC PROGRAMMING (cont.) PROGRAMMING DIALING MODE Press PRG. Press v or w until "Dialing Mode" displays. Press "#" to toggle among the settings. When the desired setting is displayed, press OFF or PRG to end the programming session OR press v or w to advance to another programming step. 9 PRIVACY The Privacy setting is only necessary if the handset is used with a 2-Line multiple handset system. This setting is not necessary when using the system. Regardless of whether Privacy is programmed to "On" or "Off", the unit's operation will not be affected. 1 2 3 4 PROGRAMMING LINE IN USE DETECTION (LIU DETECT) The unit can be programmed to detect whether the line is properly connected, and to display when the line is being used. For most users, this feature should be programmed to "On". If you are connecting the unit to a PBX system or if you live in an area prone to line voltage irregularities, you may want to turn this feature "Off". When LIU is set to "On", line-in-use status will be displayed as follows: On handset ­ L1 icon will display when the line is in use ...