RCA 27930/31A Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Use the CID review (up or down arrow) buttons to
display the desired Caller ID record.
3. Press TALK/callback. The number dials automatically.
CHANGING THE NUMBER FORMAT
The FORMAT button lets you change the format of the
displayed 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 review (up or down arrow) buttons to scroll
to the number you want to call back.
2. If the number will not dial as shown, press the FORMAT
button. Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of
digits are shown.
3. Press TALK/callback. The number dials automatically.
MUTE
Use the mute button during a phone conversation to speak
privately with another person in the room. The person on
the telephone will not hear your private conversation.
MEMORY
Store up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick
dialing. This memory feature is in addition to the 40 Caller
ID records that can be stored in the Caller ID memory log.
STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN
MEMORY
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the mem button.
3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).
4. Press the mem button again. The display shows
ENTER NAME
.
NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5.
5. Use the number keys on the handset to enter the name
(up to 15 characters) and press the memory button to
save. More than one letter is stored in each of the number
keys. For example, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the
2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the
letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Press the 5
key 3 times for the second letter L. Press the 1 key to insert
a space between the L and the S. Press the 7 key 4 times
for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M; press
the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the
letter T; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.
NOTE: The cursor will automatically move to the next
position if another number key is pressed.
6. Press the mem button to save the name. The display
shows
ENTER NUMBER
.
7. Use the number keypad to enter the telephone number
you want to store (up to 24 digits).
8. Press mem again to store the number.
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER
Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you
do to store a number—you’re just replacing the phone
number with a different one.
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode.)
2. Press the mem button.
3. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number
in that memory location.
4. Press redial.
5. Press the mem button again to confirm.
DIALING A STORED NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/
callback button.
2. Press mem.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location.
The number dials automatically.
- OR -
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press mem.
3. Use the CID review (up or down arrow) buttons to scroll
through the numbers stored in memory until the
desired number is shown.
4. Press TALK/callback. The numbers dial automatically.
IMPORTANT: If you make test calls to emergency
numbers stored in memory, remain on the line and
briefly explain the reason for the call to the
dispatcher. Also, it’s a good idea to make these calls in
off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE
Press the # PAUSE button two times to insert a delay in
the dialing sequence of a stored telephone number when
a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example after
you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer
access tone). PAUSE shows on the display as a
“P. “
Each
pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.
REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED
NUMBERS
1. Press mem, then use the CID review (up or down arrow)
buttons to view the entry.
2. While the entry is displayed, press redial/delete to
delete the entry. The display shows
DELETE?
3. Press redial/delete a second time to delete the entry.
The display shows
DELETED
.
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of
numbers such as using a calling card for a frequently
called long distance number. Basically, you dial each part
of the sequence from memory. The following example
shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call
through a long distance service:
The Number For Memory Location
Long distance access number 7
Authorization code 8
Frequently called long distance number 9
1. Make sure the phone is ON.
2. Press mem and then press 7.
3. When you hear the access tone, press mem and then
press 8.
4. At the next access tone, press mem and then 9.
TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the next
memory button, or your call might not go through.
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP
OPERATION
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET
TO
THE HANDSET
For hands free
conversation, connect the
headset (optional) to the
HEADSET jack as shown.
The handset receiver and
microphone are disabled
when the headset is
connected.
Adjust the headset to rest
comfortably on top of
your head and over your
ear. Move the
microphone to
approximately 2 to 3
inches from your mouth.
Press the TALK button to answer or place a call before
using the headset.
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP
There are two slots, one
on each side of the
handset.
Attach the belt clip by
inserting the sides of
the belt clip into the
slots. Snap the ends of
the belt clip into place.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
Make sure the telephone is OFF before you
replace battery.
1. Remove the battery compartment door.
2. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery
pack and remove the battery pack from the
handset.
3. Insert the new battery pack and connect the
cord into the jack inside the handset.
4. Put the battery compartment door back on.
5. Place handset in the base to charge. Allow
the handset battery to properly charge (for 12 hours) prior to first
use or when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly
charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or
personal injury, use only the battery listed in the
instruction book.
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like
other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be
released which can cause injury.
To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the
battery listed in the User’s Guide.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow
these guidelines:
Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and
devices that generate electrical noise (for example,
motors or fluorescent lamps).
DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the phone.
Clean with a soft cloth.
Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder
because this will damage the finish.
Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship
the phone at a later date.
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION
Aluminum siding.
Foil backing on insulation.
Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield
radio signals.
You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves,
stoves, computers, etc.
Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the
house.
Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic
devices.
Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
Handset battery is low.
You’re out of range of the base.
MESSAGE INDICATORS
The following indicators show the status of a message or
of the unit.
ERROR Caller information has been interrupted
during transmission or the phone is
excessively noisy.
ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter a name for
one of the 10 memory locations.
DELETE ALL? Prompt asking if you want to erase all
Caller ID records.
DELETE CALL ID? Prompt asking if you want to erase the
current Caller ID record that is shown
on the display.
DELETE? Prompt asking if you want to erase one
of the 10 numbers stored in the
phone's outgoing memory.
END OF LIST Indicates there is no additional
information in the Caller ID memory
log.
NEW Indicates call or calls have not been
reviewed.
UNKNOWN The incoming call is from an area not
serviced by Caller ID or the information
was not sent.
PAGING Someone has pressed the PAGE button
on the base.
BLOCKED The person is calling from a number
that has been blocked from
transmission.
REPT Repeat call message. Indicates that a
new call from the same number was
received more than once.
NO DATA No Caller ID information was received.
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS
Signal Meaning
A long warbling tone Signals an incoming call
(with ringer on)
Three short beeps Page signal
(several times)
One beep every 7 seconds Low battery warning
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
CALLER ID
Problem Solution
No Display Is battery fully charged? Try
replacing the battery. Make sure
the battery is properly installed
and connected.
If you are using AC power, make
sure that the unit is connected to a
non-switched electrical outlet.
Disconnect the unit from the plug
and plug it in again.
Did you order Caller ID service
from your local telephone
company?
Caller ID Error The unit displays this
Message message if it detects anything
other than valid Caller ID
information during the silent
period after the first ring. This
message indicates the presence of
noise on the line.
TELEPHONE
Problem Solution
No dial tone Check installation:
— Is the base power cord connected
to a working outlet?
— Is the telephone line cord
connected to the base unit and the
wall jack?
Disconnect the base from the wall
jack and connect another phone to
the same jack. If there is no dial
tone in the second phone, the
problem might be your wiring or
local service.
Is the handset out of range of the
base?
Make sure the battery is properly
charged (12 hours).
Is the battery pack installed
correctly?
Did the handset beep when you
pressed the TALK button? Did the
in use indicator come on? The
battery may need to be charged.
Dial tone is OK, but Make sure the tone/pulse
can't dial out setting is programmed correctly.
Handset does Make sure the RINGER switch
not ring on the handset is turned to ON.
You may have too many extension
phones on your line. Try
unplugging some phones.
See solutions for “No dial tone.”
You experience Change channels
static, noise, or Is handset out of range?
fading in and out Move closer to the base.
Does the base need to be
relocated?
Charge battery.
Make sure base is not plugged
into an outlet with another
household appliance.
Unit beeps Place handset in base for 20
seconds to reset the security code.
If that doesn’t work, charge battery
for 12 hours.
Clean charging contacts on
handset and base with a soft cloth,
or an eraser.
See solutions for “No dial tone.”
Replace battery.
Memory Dialing Did you program the memory
location keys correctly?
Did you follow proper dialing
sequence?
Make sure the tone/pulse setting is
programmed correctly.
Did you reprogram numbers into
memory after power outage or
battery replacement?
TELEPHONE NETWORK
INFORMATION
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which
may harm the telephone network, the telephone company,
where practicable, may 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.
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. If these changes are expected to affect the
use or performance of your telephone equipment, the
telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to
allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon
termination of your telephone from your line.
REN NUMBER
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating,
among other information, the FCC Registration 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.
SERVICE
ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc., warrants to the
purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect
becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the
original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge,
including return transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to the product
resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.
Should your product not perform properly during the
warranty period, either:
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for
replacement,
OR
2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack
product complete with accessories in the original carton
(or equivalent).
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:
ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.
c/o Thomson multimedia Ltd.
6200 Edwards Boulevard
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5T 2V7
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to
and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory
warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any
applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such
provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such
statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such
provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent
necessary to comply therewith.
HEADSET
Headset
jack
Headset
plug
Slot for
belt clip
Slot for
belt clip
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of
warranty service, you may write to:
ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.
c/o Thomson multimedia Inc.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future
reference. This information is required if service is needed
during the warranty period.
PURCHASE DATE
_____________________________________________________________________
NAME OF STORE
_____________________________________________________________________
CUSTOMER: CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE.
DESCRIPTION
MODEL NO.
TOTAL
QTY.
PRICE*
Belt clip
$4.95
Headset
$36.35
$14.95
Replacement battery
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
5-2535
5-2425
5-2522
Please make sure that this form has been filled out completely.
To order, call 1-800-338-0376 (for accessories only) or
complete this order form.
Copy your complete account number from your
Master Card or Discover.
____________________________________________________________________
Authorized Signature
My card expires:
Copy the number above your
name on the Master Card.
For credit card purchases
Your complete charge card number, its expiration date and your
signature are necessary to process all charge card orders.
Copy your complete account number from your VISA card.
My card expires:
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise.........................................$_______________
Sales Tax........................................................$_______________
We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state,
county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. Duties will apply for
shipments to Canada.
Use VISA or Master Card or Discover preferably. Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only. No COD or Cash. All accessories are subject to availability. Where
applicable, we will ship a superseding model.
Shipping/Handling....................................... $_______________
Total Amount Enclosed.................................$_______________
Mail order form and money order or check (in U.S. currency)
made payable to Thomson multimedia Inc. to:
Thomson multimedia Inc.
Mail Order Department
P.O. Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573-8419
Name_______________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________ Apt.____________
City ________________________State________ ZIP_________________
Daytime Phone Number ( )_______________________________
$5.00
$15.50
Power supply
5-2501