Contents Safety Instructions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 HANDSET Controls - Location and Function --------------------------------------------------------- 5 BASE UNIT Controls - Location and Function ------------------------------------------------------- 7 Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Desk Mounting ---------------------------------------------------------
Contents Saving in the DIRECTORY ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Preferred Calls --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Blacked Calls ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Editing Name and Number in the DIRECTORY ------------------------------------------ 23 Editing the Number in the DIRECTORY before Dialing ------------------------------- 24 Placing Calls from
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, always follow these basic safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. 3. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet before cleaning or replacing the BATTERY PACK. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
Important Safety Instructions 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
HANDSET Controls 900MHz 1 11 2 3 4 msg waiting L-D-C C-F 5 new call CALL BATT MSG DIR BELLSOUTH 1-212-242-6978 AM 10:00 PM 8/24 18 NEW TOTAL 30 12 13 14 caller id system re/pa dir 6 15 2 def ghi 4 1 jkl 5 mno 6 prs 7 tuv 8 wxy 9 7 8 save talk abc 3 16 dial * 7 func 10 oper 0 1+ # delete flash edit 9 17 scan 18 10 19 HANDSET Control 1. HANDSET ANTENNA 2. Large LCD Screen: Shows call information, phone status, prompts and directory items. 3.
HANDSET Controls 5. TALK talk Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call. 6. 1+/# # Button: (1+) Press and hold down to place a long distance call. (Automatically adds the number 1 at the beginning of the displayed telephone number.) 1+ 7. 10 DIGIT/0 Code. 0 Button: (10 DIGIT) Press and hold down to place a local call with Area 10 oper 8. 7 DIGIT/TEMPORARY TONE (*) 7 * Button: (7 DIGIT) Press and hold down to place a local call.
BASE UNIT Controls 1 2 3 filtered soundTM 900MHz in use/charge page 4 5 6 7 7
BASE UNIT Controls 1. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK 3. TONE/PULSE Select Switch 4. ANTENNA: Raise or reposition for the best reception. 5. IN USE/CHARGE LED Indicator: (IN USE) Lights up to indicate that the HANDSET is in TALK mode or an extension telephone is in use. (CHARGE) Lights up when the HANDSET is placed on the BASE UNIT for charging. 6. PAGE page Button: Press to page the HANDSET. 7. CHARGE TERMINALS: For charging the HANDSET BATTERY PACK.
Getting Started Connecting Your Phone This section is a reference guide to the basic functions and operations of your cordless telephone. For more detailed descriptions of the operations and features of this telephone, refer to the Contents on page 1. 1. Carefully remove your cordless telephone from its shipping carton. If there is any visible damage, do not attempt to operate this equipment. Return it to the place of purchase. 2.
Getting Started BASE UNIT BASE UNIT ANTENNA TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK TONE TONE/PULSE SELECT SWITCH PULSE TELEPHONE JACK TEL LINE 9VDC 300mA USE ONLY WITH CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE 120V WALL OUTLET POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK AC ADAPTER TELEPHONE LINE CORD 8. Install the BATTERY PACK by plugging it into the BATTERY CONNECTOR inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 9. Place the BATTERY PACK inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 10.
Getting Started caller id system re/pa dir talk 900MHz ANTENNA msg waiting L-D-C C-F save 1 abc 2 def 3 Press the talk button to confirm that you have a dial tone. If you do not get a dial tone, review steps 3 through 11. If you still do not have a dial tone, refer to the Problem Solving section on page 34 and 35.
Desk Mounting Desk Mounting One of the special features of your telephone is the unique design of the MOUNTING BRACKET which can hold your phone at an angle of 30o when desk mounting. There are two positions to choose from: 1. NORMAL POSITION (MOUNTING BRACKET not required) For the normal position, as shown in Figure 1, place the BASE UNIT on any desired but suitable location. FIGURE 1 2.
Wall Mounting Wall Mounting You may choose to put the BASE UNIT of your cordless telephone on a wall. 1. With the back of the BASE UNIT facing up, connect the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD to the TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK. 2. Insert the free end of the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD through the hole of the MOUNTING BRACKET. 3. Insert the hooks of the MOUNTING BRACKET (following the arrow direction for the WALL MOUNT) into the matching slots of the BASE UNIT (marked with WM as shown below).
Cordless Telephone Operation Preparing for Use Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require recharging of the BATTERY PACK more often. 1. Place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 12 hours. 2. After 12 hours, remove the HANDSET from the BASE UNIT. 3. Raise or reposition the BASE UNIT antenna for best reception. Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours.
Cordless Telephone Operation Receiving Calls 1. When the phone rings, lift the HANDSET and press the talk button. The BASE UNIT IN USE LED indicator will light up. 2. Start your conversation. 3. To end your conversation, either press the talk button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. If you place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT CHARGE CRADLE, you activate the automatic STANDBY feature.
Cordless Telephone Operation Placing Calls 1. Press the talk button, the Call Timer starts to count. The BASE UNIT IN USE LED indicator will light up. caller id system re/pa 2. Listen for a dial tone. dir 3. Dial the phone number. talk 4. When you have finished with your call, press the talk button again or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT, The BASE UNIT IN USE LED indicator will turn OFF. 1 OR 1+ abc 2 def 3 ghi 4 jkl 5 mno 6 prs 7 tuv 8 wxy 9 1. Dial the phone number. 2.
Cordless Telephone Operation HANDSET Redial Feature caller id system 1. If you get a busy tone, press the talk button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT to hang up. 2. Later, press the talk re/pa dir save talk button again. 3. Listen for a dial tone. 1 4. Press the re/pa button. This will automatically redial the last telephone number you called. 5. When you have finished with your call, press the talk button again or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT.
Caller ID System Operation Caller ID System This telephone automatically displays an incoming caller s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. It records up to 80 calls and stores the data in Memory. IMPORTANT: You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your local telephone company to utilize this feature. Viewing Caller Information During Incoming Calls 1.
Caller ID System Operation Call Waiting When you have subscribed for Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, this telephone will display the name and number of the second caller while you are having a conversation. e.g. 1. When you are having a conversation, this telephone JOHN BROWN will automatically display the name and number of the 235-607-5512 second caller. 10:00 8/24 13 2. Press the flash button to answer the second caller.
Caller ID System Operation Placing a Call from the Caller List 1. Press the SCROLL DOWN button to select from the latest record, or press the SCROLL UP button to select from the first record. 2. Press and hold down the 7-Digit 7 * button for local call, or the 10-Digit local call with area code, or the 1 + 0 button for 10 oper # button for a long distance call. 1+ 3. To end your conversation, either press the BASE UNIT.
Caller ID System Operation Deleting All Records in the Caller List 1. Press and hold down the del button at the STANDBY mode. 2. The LCD Screen will automatically return to STANDBY mode. ALL DELETE 10:00 AM 8/24 NEW 0 TOTAL 0 Selective Deleting in the Caller List 1. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN the caller at STANDBY mode. button to find DELETE 2. Press and hold down the del button, then the LCD Screen will display the next item in the DIRECTORY. 10:00 AM # 8/24 2 3.
Caller ID System Operation Saving in the DIRECTORY 1. Press the dir button. 2. Press the edit button. 3. Use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD button (0~9) to enter the name, (see page 30 for detail) you can store up to 15 characters. 4. Press the SCROLL DOWN button once. 5. Enter the telephone number using the TELEPHONE KEYPAD button (0~9). You can store up to 16 digits. 6. Press and hold down the save button. 7. Press the dir button to go back to STANDBY mode.
Caller ID System Operation Editing Name and Number in the DIRECTORY 1. Press the dir button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the one you want to edit. MICHAEL BROW 6045551212 # 3. Press the edit 8 TOTAL 12 button to edit the name. MICHAEL BROW 6045551212 # 4. Press the SCROLL LEFT you want to change. or RIGHT 8 TOTAL cursor is blinking 12 button to move the cursor to the letter or number To erase, press the del button. To add, use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons ( 0~9 ).
Caller ID System Operation Editing the Number in the DIRECTORY before Dialing 1. Press the dir button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP 3. Press the edit or DOWN button to find the caller. button to edit the name. 4. Press the SCROLL DOWN e.g. button. MICHAEL BROW 6045551212 # 5. Press the SCROLL LEFT to change. 1 TOTAL cursor is blinking 12 or RIGHT button to move the cursor to the number you want To erase, press the del button. To add, use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons ( 0~9 ). 6.
Caller ID System Operation Placing Calls from the DIRECTORY 1. Press the dir button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN 3. Press and hold down the 7-Digit 7 button to find the one you want to call. * button for local call, or press and hold down the 10- Digit oper100 button for local call with area code, or press and hold down the 1 + for a long distance call. 4. To end your conversation, either press the talk BASE UNIT.
Caller ID System Operation Function Operation This unit contains the following special functions: A. LANGUAGE F. PBX NUMBER B. SILENT ON/OFF G. PBX ON/OFF C. TIME SET H. PAUSE TIME D. RINGER VOLUME I. MSG WAITING E. LCD CONTRAST To access, press the func button at STANDBY mode, then press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD (1~9) or the SCROLL UP or DOWN button.
Caller ID System Operation A. Language This telephone offers English, Spanish and French languages for your convenience. 1. Press the func button. 2. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD #1 button. 3. Press the edit button. or DOWN 4. Press the SCROLL UP English is the preset language. button to select the type at language you desire. 5. Press and hold down the save button. 6. Press the func button to go back to STANDBY mode. B.
Caller ID System Operation D. Ringer Volume This function enables you to adjust the ringer volume from HI, LOW and OFF as desired. 1. Press the func button. 2. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD #4 button. 3. Press the edit button. 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to adjust the ringer volume suitable for your convenience. (HI is the preset ringer volume.) 5. Press and hold down the save button. 6. Press the func button to go back to STANDBY mode. E.
Caller ID System Operation G. PBX Mode This unit enables you to turn ON/OFF the PBX system depending on the telephone system you are using. 1. Press the func button. 2. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD #7 button. 3. Press the edit button. 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button. PBX MODE OFF - set for direct line access. The preset PBX mode is OFF. PBX MODE ON - When connected to a switchboard system. 5. Press and hold down the save button. 6. Press the func button to go back to STANDBY mode.
Caller ID System Operation Telephone Keypad Character The TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons (1~9) are used to enter the characters when entering names. Press the appropriate KEYPAD button to get the following characters. KEYPAD BUTTONS CHARACTERS 1 SPACE & ' ( ) * . 1 2 ABC2 3 DEF3 4 GHI4 5 JKL5 6 MNO6 7 PQRS7 8 TUV8 9 WXYZ9 * * # # 0 0 For example, if you want to enter the character C, press the 2 KEYPAD button, the first character displayed will be A.
Security Security System Your cordless telephone uses a digital coding security system to prevent unauthorized use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless telephone. The system has its own identifying signal created by microcomputers in both the BASE UNIT and HANDSET. Security Code This telephone has an internal security code with 65,536 possible combinations.
Recharging the BATTERY PACK Battery Type Use the following type and size of BATTERY PACK: Cordless Telephone BATTERY PACK 3.6V, 600mAh U.S. Electronics Inc. Ni-Cd Battery Pack: model B650 This BATTERY PACK is available through: U.S. Electronics Service Center 105 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 1-800-825-5208 Ni-Cd Recharging the Battery Pack The nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) BATTERY PACK in the HANDSET can be recharged many times using the built-in charger in the BASE UNIT.
Changing the BATTERY PACK Changing the Battery Pack The BATTERY PACK provides power for the HANDSET of your cordless telephone. To Replace BATTERY PACK: 1. Remove the HANDSET BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER by sliding it down. 2. Pull out the BATTERY PACK PLUG and remove the BATTERY PACK. 3. Plug the new BATTERY PACK into the BATTERY CONNECTOR. 4. Slide the HANDSET BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER firmly into place in its closed position. 5. Before use, charge the new BATTERY PACK for 12 hours.
Problem Solving Problem Solving Section For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems. Phone does not work, check the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. BASE UNIT is plugged into power source. HANDSET is charged. TONE/PULSE SELECT switch is in the right position. TELEPHONE LINE CORD is plugged into the TELEPHONE JACK. Range of phone limited, check the following: 1. ANTENNA on BASE UNIT is raised. 2. BASE UNIT is centrally located in your residence. 3. BASE UNIT is not located near appliances.
Problem Solving Excess static, check the following: 1. Check to see that the ANTENNA is not touching another metal object. 2. Raise or reposition the ANTENNA. If after pressing the following: talk button, you receive three beeps and no dial tone, check the 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into power source. 2. If you had a power failure or had unplugged the BASE UNIT, replace the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system.
Technical Information This cordless telephone uses radio frequencies to allow mobility. There are certain difficulties in using radio frequencies with a cordless telephone. While these are normal, the following could affect the operation of your system. Noise Electrical pulse noise is present in most homes at one time or another. This noise is most intense during electrical storms. Certain kinds of electrical equipment such as light dimmers, fluorescent bulbs, motors, and fans also generate noise pulses.
FCC Requirements Federal Communications Commission Requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. A label on the BASE UNIT of the equipment contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
FCC Requirements Federal Communications Commission Requirements (continued) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Warranty Warranty Information BellSouth Products One-Year Limited Warranty This limited warranty sets forth all BellSouth Products responsibilities regarding your telephone. There are no other expressed or implied warranties from BellSouth Products. Warranty Service Provided If you purchased the telephone new from a retail vendor, BellSouth Products warrants the telephone against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase.
Warranty What To Do for Warranty Service During the first thirty (30) days, a defective product is eligible for over-the-counter exchange at the retailer from whom it was purchased. After thirty (30) days, the defective product should be returned to the authorized service center. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the return of your telephone product. The shipping address of the authorized service center is: U.S. Electronics CONSUMER CENTER C/O Southern Bonded Warehouse 1491 Mt. Zion Rd.
Notes 41
Notes 42
Wall Mounting Template This page serves as a template for attachment of screws to the wall when mounting this telephone on the wall. 1. Cut out this page. 2. Use this template to determine the distance between screws when mounting this phone on the wall. The two cross hairs identify where to attach the screws.
IMPORTANT In order to get maximum life from the HANDSET BATTERY PACK, be sure to charge the HANDSET for 12 hours before initial use. IMPORTANT Placing your BASE UNIT near appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, radios, or microwave ovens may cause interference. IMPORTANT When you hear interference, press the scan button to change the operating channel. IMPORTANT The AC ADAPTER must always be plugged into an electrical outlet.
900 MHz CORDLESS CALLER ID TELEPHONE WITH CALL WAITING 40 CHANNEL AUTOSCAN Model MH9919 OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Hz 9 00 M new call PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
STOP Make certain you receive the best performance from your telephone. Read this manual first.
Special Features Congratulations on your selection of a quality BellSouth product. With proper care and by following the set-up and user instructions in this manual, this unit will provide you with years of trouble-free service. BellSouth is committed to providing quality products that fit your needs. We would like to have any comments or suggestions you might have on this product. You may mail your comments to: U.S.
Special Features HANDSET Ringer Level - Select the ringer sound level (HI, LOW, OFF). HANDSET VOLUME CONTROL Switch - Select the receiver volume level (HI, MID, LOW). HEADSET JACK - Your telephone can utilize a headset for hands-free communication. BELT CLIP - Use the BELT CLIP to hang your HANDSET to your belt.
HANDSET Controls 900MHz HANDSET ANTENNA Pg.5 NEW CALL/ MESSAGE WAITING INDICATOR Pg.6, 18~19 LARGE LCD SCREEN Pg.5 REDIAL/PAUSE/SAVE BUTTON Pg.5, 17, 20, 22~24, 27~29 DIRECTORY BUTTON Pg.5, 19, 21~25 msg waiting L-D-C C-F TALK BUTTON Pg.6, 10~11, 15~17, 20, 24~25 BELLSOUTH 1 -21 2- 24 2-6 97 8 7 DIAL/TEMPORARY TONE(*) BUTTON Pg.6, 16, 20, 22, 24~25 18 30 TOTA L re/pa save 1 SCROLL UP-DOWN/ SHIFT LEFT-RIGHT BUTTON Pg.6, 18~30 HEADSET JACK Pg.
BASE UNIT Controls TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK Pg.8, 10 POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK Pg 8, 10 TONE/PULSE SELECT SWITCH Pg.8, 10 filtered soundTM 900MHz in use/charge page ANTENNA Pg.8 IN USE/CHARGE LED INDICATOR Pg.8, 15~17 PAGE BUTTON Pg.8 CHARGE TERMINALS Pg.
