MODEL: 2621 Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink or swimming pool). 5. Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf or stand. The product may fall, causing serious damage. 6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the Base Unit and Handset are provided for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided. 7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may have anyone walking on it. 9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the Base or Handset as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the Base or Handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used. 11. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 1 Important Safety Instructions 12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation. E. If the product has been dropped and the Base and/or Handset has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 15. Only put the Handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode. 2 Introduction The 2621 is an advanced cordless telephone that operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range. This manual is designed to familiarize you with the 2621 cordless telephone. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. 3 Parts Check List 1. 2. 3. 4. Handset Base Unit AC Power Adapter Telephone Line Cord 5. 6. 7. Belt Clip Battery Owner's Manual 4 The Handset Layout 1 2 3 9 4 5 6 7 10 11 8 12 13 14 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Antenna Message Waiting Indicator Earpiece Headset Jack (2.5mm) Scroll Keys On/Flash Dialing Key (0 - 9, *, #) 8. 9. Handsfree Speakerphone LCD Display 10. Select 11. Off/Clear 12. Intercom 13. Billed Services 14. Microphone 5 The Base Unit Layout Phone Cord Jack AC Power Jack Message Waiting Indicator Charge Indicator Page Key 6 Setup Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector into the bottom of the Base Unit. Installation of Battery in Handset 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. Place the new battery in the Handset with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it upward. If the new battery is not already charged, place the Handset in its Base and allow to charge a minimum for 12 hours (or overnight). After that, be sure to replace the Handset on its Base when not in use to ensure maximum daily battery performance. 7 Getting Started Getting Started Setup Charging Of Handset Battery The Handset of your 2621 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit. You should charge the battery for 12 hours when you first receive your phone. You'll know the battery needs charging when: · The low battery message is displayed: The Handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys. · IMPORTANT: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Do not dispose of a battery in a fire, the cell may explode. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Toxic substances may be released, causing harm to eyes or skin. Exercise care in handling batteries in order to prevent an accidental short of the charge contacts, potentially causing the battery to overheat. Do not dispose of this battery into household garbage. Please contact your local, state or municipal recycling organization for information on how to properly dispose of your rechargeable battery. If the phone will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage. 8 Setup Connecting to Phone Line Before connecting the phone line, make sure to properly charge the battery for at least 12 hours. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit. Plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack. Checking for Dial Tone After the battery is charged press ON on the Handset. The phone icon will appear on the Handset display, and you will hear dial tone. If not, see In Case of Difficulty. Tone/Pulse Selection · · · · With the Handset in the idle (OFF) mode, press MENU. Use Scroll to TONE/PULSE, then press OK. Use Scroll to TONE or PULSE; press OK. You'll hear a confirmation beep. NOTE: Your 2621 is preset for TONE dialing. CAUTION: Use only the power supply provided with your 2621. IMPORTANT: For best performance the 2621 should be installed as follows: In an elevated location, in the center of the room, with no obstructions nearby. In a location that is away from other electrical appliances such as microwave ovens, personal computers, or televisions. 9 Getting Started Getting Started Registration and Operation Registration and Operation of the 2603 Accessory Handset Your 2621 system can operate up to four Handsets. The accessory Handset consists of the following: Setup of the 2603 Accessory Handset 1. 1 Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet, then the DC connector into the bottom of the Charger Unit. Remove the Handset battery compartment cover by pressing on the indent and sliding downward. Place the new battery in the Handset, with the metal contacts aligned with the charge contacts in the battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it upward. Place the Handset in the Charge Cradle, and allow it to charge for 12 hours. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of 10 hours should be sufficient. 2. 3. 3 4. 5. 5 10 Registration and Operation Enter Base ID Code 1. After charging the Handset, remove it from its Charge Cradle, the screen will display: NO BASE SUBSCRIPTION 2. Press NEW, then enter the 15 digit Base Unit ID code, located on the underside of the Base Unit. 3. Press OK. The Handset will display: PLEASE WAIT!! 4. Wait approximately 15 seconds. The Handset will display: FOUND BASE Congratulations! You can now enjoy the benefits of your multi-Handset system. 11 Getting Started Handset and Base Indicators Handset Icons Icon Description Line In Use indicator On steady with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use. On steady with one or more numbers next to it, indicating which extensions are using the line. For example, 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on an outside call. Flashes while the Handset is being paged. Intercom indicator On steady with the extension numbers currently on an intercom call. For example, 12 indicates that the Handset1 and Handset 2 are on an intercom call. Flashes while the Handset is being paged. Battery indicator Cycles (Low, Medium, and High) when Handset battery is charging. Flashes when a low battery condition is detected. M H E Mute indicator On steady when the Handset microphone is muted. Hold indicator On steady when the line is on hold. Range Extender indicator On steady when the Range Extender is on. Handset Registration indicator is displayed when a Handset is either not registered, or is searching for a Base Unit. Basic Operation LED Message Waiting Handset LEDS Description Flashes to indicate that you have new messages in your voicemail. Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone company. Base LEDS LED Message Waiting Charging Description Flashes to indicate that you have new messages in your voicemail. Service must be subscribed to through your local telephone company Lights whenever the handset is placed in the base unit charging cradle. 12 Soft Menu Functions The 2621 has an advanced design that uses a menu structure and softkeys to access all of the built-in features. Example of the idle mode display: RDL (Redial) Press RDL to display the last 5 telephone numbers dialed. The number on top line is the most recent number dialed. · · Use the scroll keys to select the desired number. To dial the number, you can simply press the ON or HANDSFREE key. To Save Redial to Memory: Use the scroll keys to select the desired number. Then press SELECT. Press SAVE. Use the steps from 1 to 3 of To Store a Number/Name. To Erase Redial: Use the scroll keys to select the desired number. Then press SELECT. Press ERASE. MENU With the Handset in the idle (OFF) mode, press the MENU key to access the following options: · · · · · CALLS LOG (CALLER ID) HANDSET SETTINGS RANGE EXTENDER TONE/PULSE REGISTER keys to select the desired option, then press OK. Use the 13 Basic Operation Calls Log (Caller ID) Caller ID - Call Waiting Caller ID Your 2621 is capable of displaying the name and/or number of the party calling before you answer the phone (Caller ID). It is also capable of displaying Caller ID information in conjunction with a Call Waiting alert signal (Call Waiting Caller ID). With Call Waiting Caller ID, the Caller ID data is displayed so you can decide whether to answer the incoming call, or continue with your current conversation. NOTE: For all unviewed CID records, an N will be displayed with the CID record. Basic Operation ABOUT CALLER ID & CALL WAITING CALLER ID These are subscription services, provided by most regional telephone service providers. You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits of these features. If you do not subscribe to Caller ID services, you can still use your 2621 and the other features it offers. Due to regional incompatibilities, Caller ID information may not be available for every call you receive. In addition, the calling party may intentionally block their name and phone number from being sent. From the idle (OFF) mode, press scroll MENU, use the keys to select CALLS LOG, then press OK. The Caller ID information of the most recently received call will be displayed. For example: To scroll to other records, use the scroll keys. To dial the number displayed, simply press the ON or HANDSFREE key. 555-123-4567 555-123-4567 You can also press the CID key to access the following options (DEL, OPT#, SAVE): DEL: Select this option to delete THIS or ALL records in Caller ID memory. OPT#: Select this option to display up to four possible dialing options of the numbers stored in Caller ID memory. If a number is provided in the Caller ID data, the possible options to choose from will be either 7, 8, 10, or 11 digits. For example, if the original number in Caller ID menory was 555-123-4567, then the display options will be: Use the keys to make selection, and then press DIAL, ON or HANDSFREE to dial the number. SAVE: 1-123-4567 555-123-4567 1-555-123-4567 Select this option to save the displayed Caller ID record into Phonebook Memory. Only Caller ID records with telephone numbers can be saved into Phonebook Memory. If you need to modify the number after saving, see To Edit a Number/Name. 14 Handset Settings From the Handset Settings menu you can select the foll ...