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Question posted by maxwelldeanne on August 21st, 2010

My Handsets Will Not Work How Do I Reset The Base To Get Them To Work Again

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User Guide - Page 4

... 7 Installation 7 Digital Security System 7 Important Installation Guidelines 7 Handset Layout 8 Base Layout 9 Installing the Phone 10 Attaching the Desktop...Reset Base 21 Date / Time 21 Registration 22 Register 22 Remove Handset (De-registration 22 Basic Operation 23 Making a Call 23 Cordless Handset 23 Corded Handset 23 Receiving a Call 23 Cordless Handset 23 Corded Handset...
User Guide - Page 6

Base Base Handset Coiled handset cord 2 AC power adaptors Telephone line cord Handset battery Cordless handset charger Cordless handset Handset battery compartment...Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for future reference. IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should always be ONE additional handset, battery pack, cover, charge cradle and power adaptor than shown....
User Guide - Page 7

...Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to get one pictured here, installed in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless..., the base of the cordless telephone should...
User Guide - Page 11

... down , and put it snaps into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the back of the base and the other end of the coiled cord to the jack on the handset, then place the handset in the base cradle. 11 Connecting the Corded Handset 1. Place the corded handset in the base cradle. Connecting the Telephone Line On the...
User Guide - Page 15

... down this information before resetting the base. 1. Press the phone menu/ok button to idle...base and MESSAGE WAITING displays on handset to the original (default) settings. Reset Resets the telephone base to alert you that you have received new messages. To turn the Visual Message Waiting Indication (VMWI) off; 1. NOTE: All caller ID records stored in base and cordless handset...
User Guide - Page 19

... can reset your record. Base Setting Change PIN The PIN is 0000. Press the 5 or 6 button to select CONTRAST and press the menu/ok button. 4. Press the 5 or 6 button to select SETUP BS and press the menu/ok button. 3. NOTE: All phonebook and redial records stored in the handset will be 4 digits. 1. Press the...
User Guide - Page 21

Note: All Caller ID records stored in base and cordless handset, and all the phonebook and redial records stored in idle mode. Press menu/ok button ... setting. Please re-enter the correct setting. 21 Date / Time Set the Date/Time displayed in base will be cleared upon reset. Input the correct last two digits of year (range: 00-99), press the menu/ok button to confirm the setting. 6. Press...
User Guide - Page 22

... for mode to time out before using it again before use. Registration Register Up to 4 cordless handsets can be repeated. 6. Press the 5 or 6 button to the same base. 1. NOTE: While in SEARCHING mode, the handset is unable to select REMOVE HANDSET and press the menu/ok button, the screen displays ENTER PIN (default setting = 0000...
User Guide - Page 23

... the number, then lift the handset or press the speaker on the base. or 2. When finished, press the button, or place the handset in use . Corded Handset 1. When finished, put the handset back on the cradle to hang up or press the speaker button on the handset. 2. Receiving a Call Cordless Handset speaker 1. The cordless handset screen displays LINE IN USE...
User Guide - Page 24

... reset automatically to pulse dialing after you end the call . 2. Special Features Page All Cordless Handsets from the base. Speakerphone Operation For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following guidelines when using the speakerphone. • Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by the person to whom you are speaking...
User Guide - Page 25

... played as one digit in the dialing sequence. Each pause counts as a reminder that the call is on hold . Press and hold function. Lift the corded handset or press the ...phone is OFF, press and hold button. The flash button can also be used to access a new dial tone without hanging up the call once it had been speaker put on hold by pressing the or button. 25 NOTE: The cordless handset...
User Guide - Page 26

... Redial number. Redial Function The last 10 phone numbers you want to edit the number before dialing out, press the menu/ok button twice (to enter menu and then select the number.) Save Redial Memory 1 Press the redial button on base or the 5 button on the cordless handset. 2 Press the 5 or 6button to select...
User Guide - Page 28

... transfer the external telephone call to another handset and have a three-way conference between the external caller and the base/handsets, or you to transfer an external call from the base to a cordless handset, or from the base or pressthe speaker button). 2 If either handset or base hangs up to (0 for base, 1-4 for cordless handset). 3. You may speak privately. During an external...
User Guide - Page 30

... caller's stored phone number before making the call, press the #/lock/format button to let you know how many calls have been received. Seven digits 7-digit telephone number. 888-8888 30 Press the CID button. 2. Press #/lock/format button again will display 888-123-4567. Dialing a CID Number 1. NOTE: Depending on the cordless handset, the...
User Guide - Page 31

... button. 4. Review the phone number stored with 24-digits and 15-character names (including spaces) in the phonebook memory. Therefore, deleting a call . 31 NOTE: If phonebook is also possible to view the phonebook during a call log from the base will not have the same effect to the end of base and cordless handset are independent. Deleting...
User Guide - Page 40

...Remove batteries if storing over 30 days. Make sure handset is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance will be released which is compatible ...personal injury, only use the Thomson Inc. product indicates that we are participating in the base or handset charge cradle to charge. approved Nickel-Metal Hydride battery model 5-2826, which can cause ...
User Guide - Page 41

...show the status of a message or of range or the handset cannot find base, In registration mode, it means the handset is finding the base. DELETE ALL? DELETE? Prompt asking if you to enter ...to enter a name of the handset during handset name edit menu LINE IN USE Indicates that the telephone line is in use , it indicates handset is connected to a working outlet . RPT Indicates a ...
User Guide - Page 43

... Caller ID Error Message • The unit displays this message if it . Memory Dialing doesn't work • Did you program the memory location buttons correctly? • Did you must subscribe to...the line. Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless handset • Unplug the AC power adaptor from the base and reconnect it detects anything other than valid Caller ID ...
User Guide - Page 44

... or lower floor of Poor Reception • Aluminum siding. • Foil backing on the handset and remote charger with other rough treatment to the phone. • Clean the phone with a soft, damp cloth. Causes of the house. • Base is plugged into AC outlet with a clean pencil eraser. 44 General Product Care To keep...
User Guide - Page 50

Index Recording a Memo 38 Recording an Announcement 35 Redial Function 26 Register 22 Registration 22 Remote Access 37 Remote Access Code 36 Remove Handset (De-registration) 22 Reset 15 Reset Base 21 Reset Handset 19 Review Phonebook 31 Reviewing CID Records 30 Reviewing/Deleting Announcements 36 Ring Melody 16 Ring Volume 16 S Save Redial Memory 26 Screen...

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