RCA 26971 Cordless Telephone User Manual


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INTRODUCTION
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there
are basic safety instructions that should always be
followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save
them for future reference.
Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information,
provided by your local telephone company, to subscribers of Caller
ID or similar caller identification services.
Your Caller ID phone enables you to:
•Identify callers before you answer the phone.
•View the time and date of each incoming call.
•Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.
• Know who called while you were away or on the phone.
To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take
a few minutes right now to read through this user's guide.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this
phone, you must subscribe to either the standard
Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting
Caller ID Service.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity,
you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t
cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
INFORMATION
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless
the telephone line has been disconnected at the network
interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
•Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone
such as faxes, other phones, or modems.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
•Install telephone 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 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
temperature.
•Avoid dusty locations.
•Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
INSTALLING THE PHONE
Choose the best location to install your base and handset charge
cradle. Your base and handset charge cradle should be placed on a
level surface such as a desk or table top, or you may mount the
base on a wall.
NOTE : The handset can be charged facing up or down.
CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL)
P
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•Plug the power supply into the power jack on the bottom of the
base and the other end into an electrical outlet. The CHARGE/IN
USE indicator comes on, verifying the battery is charging.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2576
power supply that came with this unit. Using other
power supplies may damage the unit.
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you
don't properly charge the phone, battery performance will be
compromised.
NOTE: DO NOT connect the telephone line to the modular
jack until the phone has charged for 12 hours.
CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE
•Plug the telephone line cord to the jack marked PHONE LINE jack
on the bottom of the base and into the a modular phone jack.
•Place the handset in the cradle on the base.
NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone
dialing. To change to pulse (rotary) dialing, see TONE/
PULSE DIALING. If you don't know which type of service you
have, check with your local telephone company.
WALL MOUNTING
NOTE: For best results, leave the base on a flat surface during
initial charging before you hang it on the wall.
•Slip the mounting holes on the back of the base over the wall
plate posts and firmly slide the unit down into place (wall plate
not included).
•Place the handset in the cradle.
PEN AND NOTEPAD
For your convenience, a writing pen and standard 3" x 3" notepad
is included with your phone.
•Insert the pen into the hole on the top right side of the base.
•Remove the plastic wrap from around the notepad, remove the
cardboard backing, and stick the notepad to the square holder
on the front of the base.
TELEPHONE SET UP
There are three programmable menus available: Language, Tone/
Pulse Dialing and Area Code.
LANGUAGE SETTING
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the PROGRAM/FLASH button until
1ENG 2FRA 3ESP
shows in the display.
1ENG
is the default setting.
3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset or press the left or right
arrow button to scroll to enter the desired setting. For example,
to choose English, press the number 1 key.
4. Press PROGRAM/FLASH to store selection. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
TONE/PULSE DIALING
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the PROGRAM/FLASH button until
1 Tone 2 Pulse
shows in the display.
Tone
is the default setting.
3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset or press the left or right
arrow button to scroll the desired setting. For example, to
choose Tone dialing, press the number 1 key.
4. Press PROGRAM/FLASH to store selection. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
AREA CODE SETTING
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the PROGRAM/FLASH button until
- - - SET AREA CODE
shows in the display.
- - -
is the default setting.
3. Use the handset number pad to enter your three digit area code.
4. Press PROGRAM/FLASH to store selection. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
TELEPHONE OPERATION
RECEIVING A CALL
1. Check the display to see who is calling.
2. Press the TALK/callback button.
MAKING A CALL
To make a call, press the TALK/callback button before you dial and
press it again to hang up.
REDIAL
While the phone is on, press the redial button to redial the last
number you dialed (up to 32 digits). If you get a busy signal, and want
to keep dialing the number, just press redial again (you don't have to
turn the phone off and back on).
FLASH
Use the PROGRAM/FLASH button to activate custom calling
services such as call waiting or call transfer, which
are available through your local phone company.
TIP: Don’t use the TALK/callback button to activate custom
calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the
phone.
CHARGE/IN USE INDICATOR LIGHT
The in use/charge indicator is lit when the handset is in the cradle
on the base, or when the phone is ON. It flashes when an incoming
call is received. It blinks when a message is waiting or when
paging the handset.
CHANNEL
While talking, you might need to manually change the channel to
get rid of static. Press and release the DELETE/CHANNEL button to
move to the next channel.
TEMPORARY TONE
This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-
tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc., by pressing
the TONE*/CANCEL button to temporarily make the phone touch-tone
compatible. To get information about your bank account, for example,
you would:
1. Call the bank’s information line.
2. Press the TONE*/CANCEL button after your call is answered.
3. Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction.
4. Hang up when finished. The phone returns to pulse (rotary)
service.
CANCEL
When the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode), press the TONE*/
CANCEL button to cancel any command you initiated.
VOLUME
While talking, press the CID/VOL buttons (left and right arrows) to
control the volume of the handset's earpiece. There are four
volume levels. Press the right arrow () button to increase the
volume level, and press the left arrow () button to decrease. VOL
1 is the lowest level and VOL 4 is the loudest.
HANDSET RINGER
Three options are available: RINGER OFF, LOW, and HIGH. The
default setting is RINGER LOW.
• When the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode), press RINGER once
to listen to the current ringer tone.
•Press RINGER again to change the setting. The desired setting
shows in the display.
NOTE: If you turn the ringer off, the display shows RINGER
OFF when the phone is in standby mode.
BASE RINGER
Three options are available: RINGER LOW , MEDIUM, and HIGH.
• When the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode), press the left or right
arrow button on the base to listen to the current ringer tone.
•To change the ringer tone, press and release the right arrow button
to increase the tone or the left arrow to decrease the tone.
NOTE: You cannot turn off the base ringer.
When the memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the
oldest call in memory.
NEW
appears in the display for calls
received that have not been reviewed.
REPT
indicates that a new
call from the same number was received more than once.
NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding
name service availability.
REVIEWING CID RECORDS
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you
know how many calls have been received.
•Press the CID/VOL left arrow button to scroll through the call
records from the most recent to the oldest.
•Press the CID/VOL right arrow button to scroll through the call
records from the oldest to the newest.
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO
MEMORY
You may transfer a Caller ID record to your phone’s memory.
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly
before storing in memory. It is not possible to re-format CID
records stored in memory.
1. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll to the
desired record.
2. Press the MEMORY button.
3. Press the desired memory location. Example, press the number
1 key to store the record in memory location 1.
To replace a CID record stored in a memory location with a new
CID record:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 3.
2. Press the MEMORY button and
REPLACE MEMO?
shows in the
display.
3. Press TONE*/CANCEL to exit, or press memory again and the
new CID record replaces the old CID record in that memory
location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
DELETING THE CID RECORD
SHOWING IN THE DISPLAY
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to display the
desired Caller ID record.
3. Press DELETE/CHANNEL. The display shows
DELETE?
4. Press DELETE/CHANNEL again to erase the record. You will hear
a confirmation tone. The display shows
DELETED
. Then the next
Caller ID record shows in the display.
DELETING ALL CID RECORDS
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to display any Caller
ID record.
3. Press and hold DELETE/CHANNEL button until the unit beeps
and
DELETE ALL?
shows in the display.
4. Press DELETE/CHANNEL again to erase all records. You will hear a
confirmation tone, and the display shows
NO CALLS
.
DIALING A CID NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to display the
desired Caller ID record.
3. Press TALK/callback button. The number dials automatically.
CHANGING THE CID NUMBER FORMAT
The FORMAT button lets you change the format of the displayed CID
number. The available formats are as follows.
7-digit 7-digit telephone number.
10-digit 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
11-digit long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code +
7-digit telephone number.
1. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll to the
number you want to call back.
2. If the number does not dial as shown, press the FORMAT
button. Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of digits
are shown.
3. Press TALK/callback button. The number dials automatically.
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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 for Telephone Terminal 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. It 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 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 home 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.
2 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 discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to
correct the situation; and (3) inform 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.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
101 West 103rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
© 2002 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
Model 26971A
15969130 (Rev. 1 DOM E)
02-50
Printed in China
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION:
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
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.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate
at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs,
microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such
interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be
placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If
such interference continues, move the cordless telephone
farther away from these appliances.
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to provide
protection against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges
to your phone line.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its
security code. After a power outage or battery replacement, you
should place the handset in the base for about 20 seconds to reset
the code.
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SPEAKERPHONE LOCATION
For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following:
•Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick
up these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into
the receiving mode when you finish talking.)
• Surfaces affected by vibration.
•Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to
a cabinet, which can generate an echo effect.
SPEAKERPHONE USE
Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone:
• The speakerphone works similar to a two-way radio in that you
can only listen or talk at one time.
•Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly
heard by the person to whom you are talking.
RECEIVING A CALL
When the phone rings, press the SPEAKER button to answer a call.
NOTE: You cannot not dial out while in speakerphone mode.
You can only receive and answer calls.
3-WAY CONFERENCE
While the handset is engaged in an external call, a third party may
press the SPEAKER button to join in a three-way conference
between the base, handset, and external party.
INDICATOR LIGHT
The speakerphone is ON when the indicator light is turned on.
SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME
You may choose from eight volume levels.
•Press the SPEAKER button to turn on the speakerphone.
•Press the left or right arrow button on the base to adjust the
speakerphone listening level. You will hear a tone when you
reach the minimum or maximum volume level.
FINDING THE HANDSET
The PAGE feature helps you locate a misplaced handset. Press the
PAGE button on the base, and the handset beeps continuously for
about two minutes or until you press any button on the handset.
You may also press PAGE again to cancel.
NOTE: The handset ringer does not need to be turned
ON for this feature to work.
CALLER ID (CID) FEATURES
This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your
local phone company. This information can include the phone
number, date, and time;
or
the name, phone number, date, and
time. The unit can store up to 40 calls for later review.
CALLER ID WITH CALL WAITING
Provided you subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting service from
your phone company, you are able to see who is calling when you
hear the call waiting beep. The caller identification information
appears in the display after you hear the tone.
•Press the PROGRAM/FLASH button to put the current person on
hold so that you can answer the incoming call.
IMPORTANT: In order to use the Caller ID functions with
this unit, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/
Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting
Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone,
you must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting Service.
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS
When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the
phone company to your Caller ID telephone between the first and
second ring.
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TONE
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DELETE/CHANNEL
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TIMER button
REDIAL button
RINGER button
TALK/callback button
MEMORY button
FORMAT button
CID/VOL button
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telephone
line jack
Wall plate