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... New Phone 16 Features 16 Terminology Used in this Manual 17 Manual Conventions 17 Parts of the Handset 18 Parts of Contents Welcome 5 Accessibility 5 Installing the Phone 6 Choosing the Best Location 6 Installing the Battery 7 Connecting the AC adapter 8 To the base 8 To the DCX150 charging cradle. (for multi-handset packs only 8 Charging the Handset 9 Connecting to the Phone Line 10 Testing the Connection 11 Changing the dial mode 12 Expanding Your Phone 13 Adding accessory handsets 13 Registering accessory handsets 13 Using Multiple Bases 14 Registering the handset...
... New Phone 16 Features 16 Terminology Used in this Manual 17 Manual Conventions 17 Parts of the Handset 18 Parts of Contents Welcome 5 Accessibility 5 Installing the Phone 6 Choosing the Best Location 6 Installing the Battery 7 Connecting the AC adapter 8 To the base 8 To the DCX150 charging cradle. (for multi-handset packs only 8 Charging the Handset 9 Connecting to the Phone Line 10 Testing the Connection 11 Changing the dial mode 12 Expanding Your Phone 13 Adding accessory handsets 13 Registering accessory handsets 13 Using Multiple Bases 14 Registering the handset...
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... Making a Call from the phonebook 32 Switching to the Handset Speakerphone. Customizing Your Handsets 29 Changing the Handset Banner 29 Selecting a Ring Tone 29 Activating AutoTalk 30 Activating Any Key Answer 30 Using Your Phone 31 Making a Call from the Phonebook 32 Chain dialing from a Caller ID Record 33 Seven-digit dialing 34 Deleting Caller ID Numbers 34 Using Call Waiting 35 Redialing a Number 35 Deleting a Redial Record 35 Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume 36 Adjusting the Ringer Volume 36 Muting the Ringer (One call...
... Making a Call from the phonebook 32 Switching to the Handset Speakerphone. Customizing Your Handsets 29 Changing the Handset Banner 29 Selecting a Ring Tone 29 Activating AutoTalk 30 Activating Any Key Answer 30 Using Your Phone 31 Making a Call from the Phonebook 32 Chain dialing from a Caller ID Record 33 Seven-digit dialing 34 Deleting Caller ID Numbers 34 Using Call Waiting 35 Redialing a Number 35 Deleting a Redial Record 35 Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume 36 Adjusting the Ringer Volume 36 Muting the Ringer (One call...
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Battery life 46 Low battery alert 47 Cleaning the charging contacts 47 Battery replacement and handling 47 Power Failures 47 Troubleshooting 48 Common Issues 48 Weak or Hard to Hear Audio 50 Noise or Static on the Line 50 Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter........ 51 Resetting the Handset 51 Resetting the Handset Without the Base 52 Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions.... 53 Traveling Out of Range 53 Liquid Damage...
Battery life 46 Low battery alert 47 Cleaning the charging contacts 47 Battery replacement and handling 47 Power Failures 47 Troubleshooting 48 Common Issues 48 Weak or Hard to Hear Audio 50 Noise or Static on the Line 50 Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter........ 51 Resetting the Handset 51 Resetting the Handset Without the Base 52 Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions.... 53 Traveling Out of Range 53 Liquid Damage...
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Check the telephone cord connection. Try putting a DSL filter between the base and the wall jack. Connect the telephone cord to the Phone Line Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged. Route the cord through your phone line? Installing the Phone Do you have DSL or any high-speed Internet service delivered through the molded wiring channel. Connecting to the TEL LINE jack. What if Check TEL Line appears on the handset display? Without a filter, telephone-linebased Internet services can interfere...
Check the telephone cord connection. Try putting a DSL filter between the base and the wall jack. Connect the telephone cord to the Phone Line Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged. Route the cord through your phone line? Installing the Phone Do you have DSL or any high-speed Internet service delivered through the molded wiring channel. Connecting to the TEL LINE jack. What if Check TEL Line appears on the handset display? Without a filter, telephone-linebased Internet services can interfere...
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... a dial tone, and the display should show Talk? • Check the battery pack connection in Choosing the Best Location (see page 6): is the base near any accessory handsets that were packaged with your phone. 11 Check the telephone cord connection on the charging cradle) and a standard power outlet. • Try resetting the handset (see the next section). What if the call , and then press END to the . Try changing the dialing mode...
... a dial tone, and the display should show Talk? • Check the battery pack connection in Choosing the Best Location (see page 6): is the base near any accessory handsets that were packaged with your phone. 11 Check the telephone cord connection on the charging cradle) and a standard power outlet. • Try resetting the handset (see the next section). What if the call , and then press END to the . Try changing the dialing mode...
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... dial tone.) A dial tone has been enabled, so you can change global settings at a time, and you have each global settings; Any settings that apply to Know Your New Phone 17 If you have multiple bases, the different bases have to make and receive calls. Caller ID with an accessory handset and charges the handset battery pack. select the base before changing the global setting (see Selecting the base on a conversation with another phone line. Manual Conventions This manual uses...
... dial tone.) A dial tone has been enabled, so you can change global settings at a time, and you have each global settings; Any settings that apply to Know Your New Phone 17 If you have multiple bases, the different bases have to make and receive calls. Caller ID with an accessory handset and charges the handset battery pack. select the base before changing the global setting (see Selecting the base on a conversation with another phone line. Manual Conventions This manual uses...
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... an Existing Phonebook Entry 1) With the phone in the display. 5) Assign a personal ring tone for this person calls. the phone will hear a tone confirming that begins with the letter you scroll through the phonebook from A to edit and press Menu/Select. 3) Select Edit. The phonebook jumps to each tone (unless the handset ringer volume is set to other entries. To close the...
... an Existing Phonebook Entry 1) With the phone in the display. 5) Assign a personal ring tone for this person calls. the phone will hear a tone confirming that begins with the letter you scroll through the phonebook from A to edit and press Menu/Select. 3) Select Edit. The phonebook jumps to each tone (unless the handset ringer volume is set to other entries. To close the...
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... the handset ringer volume is changed when you have more than one handset, the banner name identifies your house. Selecting a Ring Tone You may choose from Your Handset on entering text.) 4) Press Menu/Select. You will hear a confirmation tone. Customizing Your Handsets Customizing Your Handsets All of the following options are as listed: 1) Press Menu/Select. The default banner is registered to use a different ring tone or...
... the handset ringer volume is changed when you have more than one handset, the banner name identifies your house. Selecting a Ring Tone You may choose from Your Handset on entering text.) 4) Press Menu/Select. You will hear a confirmation tone. Customizing Your Handsets Customizing Your Handsets All of the following options are as listed: 1) Press Menu/Select. The default banner is registered to use a different ring tone or...
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... up the handset from the cradle. ) Dial the number. 3) Press . 1) Pick up the handset from the cradle. ) Press . 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. From a handset speakerphone 1) Pick up the handset. ) Press . OR 1) Pick up the handset from the cradle. ) Dial the number. 3) Press TALK/Flash. Answering a call 1) Pick up the handset from the cradle. ) Press TALK/Flash. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. Using Your Phone 31 Using Your Phone From a cordless handset Making a call Hanging...
... up the handset from the cradle. ) Dial the number. 3) Press . 1) Pick up the handset from the cradle. ) Press . 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. From a handset speakerphone 1) Pick up the handset. ) Press . OR 1) Pick up the handset from the cradle. ) Dial the number. 3) Press TALK/Flash. Answering a call 1) Pick up the handset from the cradle. ) Press TALK/Flash. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. Using Your Phone 31 Using Your Phone From a cordless handset Making a call Hanging...
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... and the handset speaker have any accessory handsets, other handsets will ring according to their individual settings. Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from four ringer volume settings (off . 3) When you hear the ringer volume level you want to use the new ringer volume starting with the next incoming call , press (to make it louder) or (to make it softer). The phone will use , stop pressing keys.
... and the handset speaker have any accessory handsets, other handsets will ring according to their individual settings. Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from four ringer volume settings (off . 3) When you hear the ringer volume level you want to use the new ringer volume starting with the next incoming call , press (to make it louder) or (to make it softer). The phone will use , stop pressing keys.
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... a confirmation tone. the default setting, Natural Tone, is turned on hearing aids equipped with a T-coil-equipped hearing aid. 37 When the T-coil mode is recommended for two seconds, and then the display returns to select On or Off. 4) Press MENU/SELECT. Note: Using the T-coil mode may shorten the handset battery's talk time; make sure you always return the handset to the charging cradle when...
... a confirmation tone. the default setting, Natural Tone, is turned on hearing aids equipped with a T-coil-equipped hearing aid. 37 When the T-coil mode is recommended for two seconds, and then the display returns to select On or Off. 4) Press MENU/SELECT. Note: Using the T-coil mode may shorten the handset battery's talk time; make sure you always return the handset to the charging cradle when...
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... other handsets. Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Transferring a Call You can also press any key on the handset's dial pad. ) To accept the call and speak to the caller, press TALK/Flash on the receiving handset. 3) When you want to rejoin the call . If you pick up within one minute, the operation will be currently connected to the same base (see page 15). 1) During a call, press Clear...
... other handsets. Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Transferring a Call You can also press any key on the handset's dial pad. ) To accept the call and speak to the caller, press TALK/Flash on the receiving handset. 3) When you want to rejoin the call . If you pick up within one minute, the operation will be currently connected to the same base (see page 15). 1) During a call, press Clear...
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... must turn off the Voice Mail Tone. If your voice mail service uses an FSK message signal to alert you of new voice mail messages, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox. either Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) or Stutter Dial Tone (SDT) - If your voice mail service uses an SDT message signal to alert you of a new voice mail message, you can simply press /Mute to access your voice mail. You hear a confirmation tone. If you program your access number into your voice mailbox, the new message LED on your cordless phone settings...
... must turn off the Voice Mail Tone. If your voice mail service uses an FSK message signal to alert you of new voice mail messages, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox. either Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) or Stutter Dial Tone (SDT) - If your voice mail service uses an SDT message signal to alert you of a new voice mail message, you can simply press /Mute to access your voice mail. You hear a confirmation tone. If you program your access number into your voice mailbox, the new message LED on your cordless phone settings...
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... the message alert tone is reset. Resetting the voice message waiting indicator When you with your phone company's voice messaging system, you need to have the phone wait before sending the next digits, press Redial/Pause to insert a two-second pause in the handset display. To edit the voice mail number, follow the steps below: 1) Press Menu/Select. ) Move the cursor to twenty digits). Your voice mail service provider will supply you receive a new voice mail message, the new message...
... the message alert tone is reset. Resetting the voice message waiting indicator When you with your phone company's voice messaging system, you need to have the phone wait before sending the next digits, press Redial/Pause to insert a two-second pause in the handset display. To edit the voice mail number, follow the steps below: 1) Press Menu/Select. ) Move the cursor to twenty digits). Your voice mail service provider will supply you receive a new voice mail message, the new message...
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... 9V DC @ 210mA Battery pack Part number Capacity BT-1015 650mAh, 2.4V DC Notes: • Use only the supplied AC adapters. • Be sure to use . You can achieve optimum battery life and performance by returning the handset to the base or charging cradle after each use the proper adapter for the base and any chargers. • Do not place the power cord where it creates...
... 9V DC @ 210mA Battery pack Part number Capacity BT-1015 650mAh, 2.4V DC Notes: • Use only the supplied AC adapters. • Be sure to use . You can achieve optimum battery life and performance by returning the handset to the base or charging cradle after each use the proper adapter for the base and any chargers. • Do not place the power cord where it creates...
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...; Checking the telephone cord connection. A single handset can't make or receive calls (but it (see page 8). • Changing the dial mode (see page 12). • Moving the handset closer to your expectations, please try these steps do not solve your phone is not performing to the base. • Resetting the handset (see page 51). • Making sure the ringer isn't turned off (see page 36). • Checking the battery pack connection...
...; Checking the telephone cord connection. A single handset can't make or receive calls (but it (see page 8). • Changing the dial mode (see page 12). • Moving the handset closer to your expectations, please try these steps do not solve your phone is not performing to the base. • Resetting the handset (see page 51). • Making sure the ringer isn't turned off (see page 36). • Checking the battery pack connection...
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Troubleshooting When you 're on your phone line, like overhead power lines can cause static on a call or moving around while you have this problem... you might be weak. • Try adjusting the volume of noise or static on a cordless phone is interference: other services that there are no new messages. The new message LED (Voice Mail Waiting Indicator) flashes, but there are not two handsets already using the conference feature (see page 38...
Troubleshooting When you 're on your phone line, like overhead power lines can cause static on a call or moving around while you have this problem... you might be weak. • Try adjusting the volume of noise or static on a cordless phone is interference: other services that there are no new messages. The new message LED (Voice Mail Waiting Indicator) flashes, but there are not two handsets already using the conference feature (see page 38...
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... tone. You will begin searching for thirty seconds after the handset goes out of range. A, Type - Troubleshooting Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Line mode refers to the method that telephones use to signal each other that is having problems (see Selecting the base on an extension phone. • Caller ID displays briefly and then clears. 1) If you have any of the following problems: • Your phone keeps ringing after someone answers on an extension phone...
... tone. You will begin searching for thirty seconds after the handset goes out of range. A, Type - Troubleshooting Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Line mode refers to the method that telephones use to signal each other that is having problems (see Selecting the base on an extension phone. • Caller ID displays briefly and then clears. 1) If you have any of the following problems: • Your phone keeps ringing after someone answers on an extension phone...
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Troubleshooting 54 Handset 1) Remove the battery cover and leave it off the liquid, and use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. After following these steps, if your cordless phone. • If the handset or base is exposed to 20 hours before using. This will cause permanent damage to avoid charge interruption. IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery packs to...
Troubleshooting 54 Handset 1) Remove the battery cover and leave it off the liquid, and use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. After following these steps, if your cordless phone. • If the handset or base is exposed to 20 hours before using. This will cause permanent damage to avoid charge interruption. IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery packs to...
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... Answering calls 31 Any key answer 30 Area code 34 Audio tone 37 AutoTalk 30 B Banner 29 Base Installing 8 Multiple bases 14 Parts of the base 19 Wall mounting 44 Battery Battery life 46 Installing 7 Low battery alert 47 Replacement and handling....... 47 C Caller ID 33 Deleting Caller ID records......... 34 Making calls from 33 Call waiting 35 Chain dialing 32 Conferencing 38 D Dial mode 12, 41 F FCC statements 56 Finding a handset 38 Four-way function key 21 H Handset Accessory handsets 13 Banner 29 Choosing a ringer...
... Answering calls 31 Any key answer 30 Area code 34 Audio tone 37 AutoTalk 30 B Banner 29 Base Installing 8 Multiple bases 14 Parts of the base 19 Wall mounting 44 Battery Battery life 46 Installing 7 Low battery alert 47 Replacement and handling....... 47 C Caller ID 33 Deleting Caller ID records......... 34 Making calls from 33 Call waiting 35 Chain dialing 32 Conferencing 38 D Dial mode 12, 41 F FCC statements 56 Finding a handset 38 Four-way function key 21 H Handset Accessory handsets 13 Banner 29 Choosing a ringer...