Southwest Bell Freedom Phone® 900MHz Cordless Telephone with Call Waiting Caller ID and Digital Answering Machine FF930 Owner's Manual Toll-Free Help line 1-800-366-0937 18-3250 FFO30 Printed in China
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES INTRODUCTION BOX CONTENTS MAINTENANCE CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS .. INSTALLATION PREPARATIONS | MAKING A CALL ANSWERING A CALL... SPEAKERPHONE .. SPEED DIALING INTERCOM/PAGE .. OTHER FEATURES CALL ID FUNCTIONS USING THE CALLER LIST. AUTOMATIC ANSWERING SETTING... AUTOMATIC ANSWERING OPERATION MESSAGE CALL BACK.. RECORDING A MEMO MESSAGE... REMOTE OPERATION FROM THE HANDSET. REMOTE OPERATION FROM A TOUCH TONE TELEPHONE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Folio all wakings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wail telephone jack and power outlet before cleaning De not use liquid from cleaners. Use damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This equipment complies with part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of the base of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration Number, Ringer Equivalence number (REN) and the Universal Service Order Code {USO, which is RJ-11C, for this equipment. You must , upon request , provide this information te your telephone company.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FO! i= CAUTION Ta reduce the risk of fire or personal Injury, read and follow these Instructions, 1. Use only a Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone® approved battery packed in handset of your cordless telephone. FOR HANDSET UNIT: GPSOAASIBMX3.6v 600mAh GPI INTERNATIONAL MILTED. CONTAINS A MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. 2. Da not dispose of the battery in a fire, as it may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 3.
| [GAS About the FF930 This is a 40-channel analog 900MHz cordless telephone with Call Wailing Caller 1D and a telephone answering machine. iris designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Features * Integrated Digit Telephone Answering Machine « Approx. 20 minutes recording time. (GREETING, MEMO,INCOMING MESSAGES) « Two record able outgoing greetings (Max.
} Icons Used in this Owner's Manual The icons used In title sections indicate whether the operation instructions pertain to the base unit or the handset. : Handset operations A : Base u nit operation FF930 Base » FF930 Base Unit « FF930 Handset, + Rechargeable Battery Pack {Installed in the handset) + Owner's Manual. » Memory Labels. * AC Adapter...
Cleaning the Cabinet Periodically wipe the cabinet clean with a soft cloth and diluted soap solution, then wipe with a dry cloth, Do not use benzine, thinner or similar solvents. Handset Controls and Indicators 1. RINGER ON/OFF switch, AY bunions: used to begin the set-up procedure and switch the volume of the earpiece. 3.NEW CALL LED; flashes when new caller ID information has been received, 4.CALLER ID button: recalls Caller ID ist, 5. TALK button: used to make or fo terminate calls. 8.DIALING bunions. 7.
LCD Display Indicator NEW Torah a ale Standby a] 14. NEW: indicates the number of new caller ID data that has not been reviewed, 15. TOTAL: indicates the total number of stored ID data items. 16. MEM: indicates the units in memory dial programming mode or memory Dialing mode. 17. REP: indicates how many phone calls have been made from the same Telephone number. 18, Arrow icon: indicates which arrow buttons can be used. 19.
22. TELEPHONE LINE jack: connect the telephone cord here. 23. 9V DC power Jack: connect the AC adapter cord here. 24. RINGER OFFEND switch. 25. RING control (2, 2, TS) switch. 26. POWER LED. 27. Lights when handset is on the cradle and the battery is being charged. Light when the handset is in the Talk mode. Flashes when an incoming call is received. Flashed once when the security code between the base unit and the handset is reassigned, 28. REPEAT button: Repeats playback of a message. 29.
\ NATION INSTALLING YOUR FF930 Selecting the installation Location Do not place the FF830 where there is excessive heat or humidity (as in a kitchen or bathroom). The Base Unit of your FF930 can be placed on a desk or tabletop near a standard 120V AC outlet and telephone line jack, mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall plate, or mounted directly on the wall. Keep the unit away from devices that generate electrical noise (motors, fluorescent lighting, etc).
A Arbitrariness Desk or Tabletop Installation 1 To connect the Desk/Wall mount bracket in the desirable position, simply align the bracket with the bracket slots on the base and slide in the unit unfit iris securely in place, 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the 9V DC power jack on the Base Unit, [eis Thread the cord through the guides 3 Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TELEPHONE LINE jack on the Base Li nit. 4 Raise the antenna on the Base Unit to the upright position.
Wall Mounting 1 The FF830can be mounted on a standard wall plate. if one is not available, it can : also be mounted on two screws (not included), installed 3%," vertically apart on : the wall. Leave 3/16” of each screw exposed for mounting the unit. See page 70 for template. 1 To connect the Desk/Wall bracket in the wall mount position, simply align the bracket with the slots on the base and slide in the unit unfit it is securely in place. Ear 2 Pull the top of the wall mount hook to hang the handset.
the Base unit. 5 Thread the AC adapter cord and telephone fine cord through the grooves in the back of the uni. The cord will exit from the bottom. DO NOT CONNECT THE AC ADAPTER TO THE WALL POWER SUBTLETY. 6 Plug the other end of the fine cord into the telephone wall jack. 7 position the unit on the wall phone plate. The studs of the wall phone plate should be inserted into the sots on the base wall mount holes. Pull down and sock into place. 8 Raise the antenna on the base unit to the upright position.
The speed dial memory and Caller ID memory will not be lost by battery replacement. Low Battery Indicator ‘When power in the handset Battery Pack is Jow and the battery pack to be charged, the TALK button flashes and an alarm is sounded, If this occurs while you are on the phone, you will also hear the alarm. Complete your call as quickly as possible, and return the Handset to the Base Unit for charging. Allow 12 to 18 hours without any interruption for the Handset to fully recharge.
1 Confirm that “Standby” is displayed on the handset. Standby 2 Press the MENU Main many? 3 Press the Yes button fo confirm that you want to review the main menu. 4 The menu will then ask if you want fo perform various operation. Press the Language NO/EDIT or ~ buttons fo choose not Select 7 to perform the displayed operation. The menu will then ask if you want to perform the next operation.
& 21 Setting the Clock When messages (both incoming messages and your own memo messages) are recorded, the day and time will be recorded at the beginning of each message, if you have set the clock. This convenient feature lets you know exactly when your messages have been received. Set the clock to Sunday at 9:35 am, &® 1 Joint ver O ogo 2 OE 3 yes oo 4 Check that * standby” is displayed on the handset, if not, press the FLASH/CLEAR button to clear other Display data.
You can operate the answering system remotely with a touch tone telephone while you are away from home, Setting the Remote Security Code To access answering system functions from an outside line, you will need to enter the 2-digit security code. The remote security code prevents unauthorized persons from accessing your unit and listening to your messages. The remote security code is initially set to 12. However, if can be changed.
Contrast Adjustment if you find the LCD display difficult to view, you can adjust it to one of three levels. Adjust the contrast according to the following Instructions en Change the contrast from “level 2" to “level 3", MEN VUE ES NOR Overcome ®® 1 Check that “standby” is displayed on handset {or press the FLASH/CLEAR button to clear other display data), then press the MENU button Press the YES button to confirm you want to review the main menu.
&) Setting the Local Area code The telephone number of the received caller ID data usually includes the area code, even local call. The FF830 will automatically edit the number to make it *Ready to use” before storing it in the caller list, in order for this feature to work property, YOU NEED TO SET YOUR LOCAL AREA CODE.
&) Recording Your Greetings The FF830 has two Kinds of greeting, Answer mode and Announce Only mode. if you do not record any greeting, the following two types of messages will automatically be used: 1)For the Answer mode: "Hello. We are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep.” 2)For the Announce Only mode: “Hello. Our answer machine cannot accept messages. Please call again later.
osteopaths (I 4 when you finish the greeting , release the GREETING button, +The unit will beep and play back the greeting, If the recording time exceeds 30 seconds, the unit will play back the greeting. EE 2 To check the recorded greeting, use the ANSWER ON/OFF button to select the Answer or the Announce only mode, then press the GREETING button.
@&D REDIAL PAUSE or press the TALK button to hang up. It is also possible to dial the number first and press the TALK button after confirming the number in the handset display Using the REDIAL Button The unit can redial number called from the handset. 1 Press the TALK button to obtain a dial tone. The TALK button lights. 2 press the REDIAL PAUSE button. NOTE] A maximum of 32 digits can be stored in the redial memory. Numbers that are long that 32 digits will clear the redial memory.
To check the recorded resting, use the ANSWER ON/OFF button to select the Answer or the Announce only mode, then press the GREETING button, Out-of-range You are out of range and should move closer to the base unit when the following happens: +You hear noise or static. Gx) +Pressing the TALK button generates an error tone. «You cannot receive an incoming call. Selecting a Different Channel HANDSET The base unit will automatically search for the clearest channel in the standby mode .
CURIA cF Ye ANN When you receive a call , the name and telephone number of the caller Is shown on the LCD after the second ding (if you subscribe to Name and Number Caller 1D service). When the Handset is on the Base Unit 1 When the phone rings, pick up the handset from the base unit. The TALK button and the INJURE/ CHARGE LED will light, indicating that a connection has been made. if the Auto Talk is set to ON (see page 77), the call will be automatically connected.
Setting the RINGER ON/OFF Control if you wish to turn off the ringer, set the ringer switches on the side of the handset and the back of the base to “ OFF *. The TALK button on the handset and the IN-USE LED on the base will flash when a call is received. NOTE The auto talk mode will work even when the ringer switch is set to OFF. The paging ringer will sound even when the ringer switch is set to OFF. There are three types of ring sounds: « incoming call: Normal ring sound.
ia eli] You can speak through the microphone on the base unit, without having fo life the Handset. Making a call = 1 With the handset resting in the cradle , press the SPEAKER button { or the handset TALK button }. Gp The SPEAKER LED will light and you will obtain # dial tone through the base. 2 Dial the desired phone number {up to 24 digits). 3 When the other party answers the phone, speak towards the microphone of the base unit.
Adjusting the Volume control Volume control Use the up/down VOLUME control an the base unit to set the answering System or speaker phone volume to the desired level, « The volume revel will be indicated on the LED display from 1 {lowest volume highest volume).
Sig =e Rs] PVR) The FF930 is equipped with 20 speed dialing memories for programming your most frequently dialed telephone numbers. Each memory can store the telephone number up to 18 characters. Storing Names and Telephone Numbers into Memory * Thomas McKnight *.
® 7 Press the 8 button to input the first Character list next page. Speed Dialing Memory character“ T", » Characters can be input by pressing each dial button repeatedly as shown below. secede ANTEROOM x ¥ 8 Press the * button to move the 9 ar cursor to the right, and press the 4 button twice to input OK] the second character 8 Enter the remaining characters in [M4 gw the same way, while referring fo | THOMAS MCKNIGHT character entry list shown above.
ERR VIP (Priority ringer) — This function allows you to recognize an incoming caller from a special Ringing sound by assigning a priority ringer to the designated telephone number from the speed dial memory. MEMO OO 1 Check that “standby” is displayed on the handset (or press the FLASH/CLEAR button {o clear other display data), then press the MEMORY (MEMO) button.
Direct Dialing From Speed Dial Memory IEEE call location number 15 and dial the number @) 1 Check that “standby” Is displayed on the EN handset {or press the FLASHINESS button to clear other display data), then press the TALK button, 2 Press the MEMORY (MEMO) button. MEMO EM 15 PHIL MORES rape str 3 Select the desired location number {15 in this example). The contents of the location will display , and the telephone number will be automatically dialed.
Deleting Only One Location in Two-ouch Memory MEMO 1 Check that "standby” is displayed on the handset (or press the FLASH/CLEAR button to clear other display data), then press the MEMORY(MEMO) button. MENU : : 2 Press the Por 1 button to select the oT : VOLUME location number that you would like to ores LANDOWNERS delete. Ns a 3 Press the NO/EDIT button.
Editing the Name in Speed Dialing Memory Replace “MICHEL” with "MIKE" MEMO 1 Check that “standby” is displayed on the handset (ar to press the FLASHINESS button to clear other display data), then : MENU press the MEMORY (MEMO) button. 3 io 2 Press the = or ™ button to select the i RO location number that you would like edit the name.
1 Press the INTERCOM button, » “INTERCOM” will appear on the display. * You may now begin speaking with the INTERCOM user of the base unit, 2 To end this function, press the INTERCOM button. » The intercom function cannot be used during a call with an outside telephone line. + When a phone call is received while using the intercom function, the ringer wilt sound from the handset earpiece. Press the TALK button to exit the intercom mode and speak to the caller.
Switching Off the Auto Talk Mode HANDSET When the unit is set to Auto Talk, you are automatically connected fo the caller, without having to press the TALK button. To switch to the Auto Talk Off mode: MENU 1 , NOt aE YES Oo 2 NO/EDIT 3 or (Ag YES 4 overcome ¥ & 5 YES Qo Check that *standby” is displayed on the handset (or press the FLASH/CLEAR button to clear other display data), then press the MENU button (~or~ ), Press the YES button to confirm that you want to review the main menu.
CALLER ID FUNCTION This cordless telephone is compatible will the Alter ID and caller 1D will calf Waiting services which are offered by most focal telephone companies. You must subscribe to call Waiting, Caller ID, and Call Waiting Caller 1D for ail of these features to work. For further information on these services, contact your local telephone company. Caller ID Service This service allows you to identify the caller before you answer the phone.
This display appears when a call is received from an area that dose not have Caller ID service, or when the Caller ID is not received correctly. (i.e. When the telephone was picked up before the first complete ding) Totem No Caller iD M This display appears when caller has blocked the Caller ID information.
ast 3 To speak to the first caller, press the FLASH/CLEAR button CLEAR again, Lz new 4 “total 2 RAY Tr =P | DAVE JOHN SIN 123-456-7890 USING THE CALLER LIS When a call is received, the name telephone number and the received time and date of the call are stored in the caller fist. This list stores data up to 99 calls (with a maximum of 12 digits and characters). The new call LED on the handsets flashes when there is data in the caller list that has not been reviewed.
Dialing From the caller list CALLER 10 1 Check that “standby” is displayed on # the handset {or press the New Call : 2 FLASH/CLEAR button to clear the Total : 56 display press the CALLER ID button. * The display will show the number of eno new calls and total calls in memory. @ & 2 Press the ~ (or) button to scroll Vou through the CALLER (D list and search for the data of the party you wish to call.
L CALLER ID NO EDIT 6730 AM 11:46 The date and time information of the caller ID is sent from the central office(of the telephone company) and is not reflated to the clock setting of this phone.
CALLER iD [= VOLUME NO EDIT YES 1 Check that “standby” id displayed on handset (or press the FLASH/CLEAR button to clear the display data), then press the Caller ID button. The display will show the number of new calls and total calls in memory, 2 Press the ~ or~ button to select the CALLER ID data that you wish to delete. 3 Press the No/EDIT button, * The menu will then ask if you want to delete this particular Caller ID data, 4 Press the YES button to confirm you want to delete this Caller ID) data.
calls and total calls in memory. 2 Press the “or button to select the 2 TREE NO EDIT CALLER 10 data that you wish to edit. MICHEL KNIGHT Press the NO/EDIT button two times (to 111-3309 decline deleting the memory). 5 * The menu will then ask if you want to edit i YES this particular telephone number. Edit Number? 4 Press the YES button to confirm that you 7 EE want to edit the telephone number.
Editing the Telephone Number (for Long Distance Area Codes) Inn some situations, you may want to edit certain digits of a telephone amber. LEWINSKY the area code of the received Caller ID number changed from 217 to 888. CALLER ID O MEN 1 Check that “standby” is displayed on the handset {or press the FLASHCARD button 1o clear other display data), then press the CALLER ID button, * The display will show the number of new ails and total calls in memory.
Editing the Name of the Caller ID Data IEEE Overwrite "MICHEL" with *MIKE CALLER ID OO 1 Check that “standby” is displayed on the handset (or press the FLASH/CLEAR New Call : 2 button to clear other display data), then Iota : ss press the CALLER 1D button. * The display will chow the number of ; : MENU new calls and total calls in memory.
speed dial memory. CALLER 10 1 MENU. 2 VOLUME NO EDIT 3 1 VES A 4 MENU QDS VOLUME Copy Calder ID data to location number 8. Check that “standby” is displayed on the handset (or press the FLASHCARD button to clear other display data), then press the CALLER 1D bunion. Press the ~ or * button to select the CALLER ID data that you wish to copy to speed dial memory. Press the NO/EDIT button four times {to decline deleting memory and editing the telephone number and name).
om AUTOMATIC ANS ING SETTINGS When a call is received, the unit will play back your greeting and then record the incoming message. The maximum recording time for each message is 60 seconds, and the total recording time is approximates. The maximum number of message is 99 (combining Incoming and Memo message). Recorded message will be saved until manually erased, When the memory is full, the unit will switch from the Answer On mode the Announce Only mode . 51 Preparation for Use Record a resting.
(2)! Ded 2 (5) 3 Lift the handset and press the REMOTE/CS/CHANNEL button, * when some message have been recorded, you will hear an announcement of the number of recorded messages. Press the “7” button (ANS ON) for answer mode, or the “8” button (ANN) for announce only mode, Press the REMOTE/CS/CHANNEL bunion again to exit the remote control mode. NOTE Hf you left home without turning on the answering system, you can turn it on remotely.
Toll Saver / Ring Select The FF930 allows you to select the number of rings in which a call will be answered. Set the switch calls, or Toll Saver (Ts). See page 56 for an explanation of the TOLL SAVER feature. Mes The Message Counter will display the number of messages that have been received in memory, It will flash if there are new messages. m7 1 Press the PLAY button on the base. « Playback will be from the first new message.
RR Press the STOP button. The unit will pause for one minute. = if the PLAY button is pressed within that one minute, playback will resume. § To stop the message: » Press the STOP bunion. » After one minute of pausing, the unit will come to a complete stop. To Turn Off the Answering System maser, ERASE. a To Erase All of the Messages In the standby mode. Press the ANSWER ON/OFF button to turn off the unit A red ANSWER ON/OFF LED will tum off, 7 Press the ERASE button.
To Call Back the Person who Left a Message The FLUFFY permits immediate call back to the party that left the message. 1 Press the MESSAGE CALL BACK button while the message is being played back. » Playback of the message will pause and the telephone number of the party that left the message will be announced. « “Press again to call the number” will be announce. 2 Press the MESSAGE CALL BACK button within seven seconds following the announcement of the telephone number.
HA HAE Ap Ter ma Er RECORDING A MEMO MESSAGE You may record a personal memo, which can be heard by anyone playing back message through the base or remotely. This function is useful when you want to leave a message for someone while you are out. To Record Your Memo Message The maximum recording time for one memo message is 60 seconds, and the total recording time is approximately 20 minutes, The maximum number of messages is 89.
REMOTE OPERATION FROM THE HANDS 57 (2) 1 Your answering machine can be operated remotely from the FFo30 handset. You handset MUST be fully charged to access remote functions. Lift the handset and press the REMOTE/CS/CHANNEL button. * The unit is now in remote mode. » The LED of the base unit will flash. The voice menu will direct you to press the following buttons on iH keypad: The answering system will wait for your command for 30 seconds. Play back new messages. Play back all messages.
If you press the “17 (PLAY NEW) or “2° (PLAY ALL) button to play back messages: [THO Erase message. + “Message erased” is announced and the message being played is erased. * After playback of all messages and the ‘Press 3 to erase all messages” announcement, press this button prior to the sounding of the beep (within seven seconds) to delete all messages. Repeat message. Stop message playback, Skip fo next message. Caller ID phone number announce.
ANTI 59 Accessing Remote Functions Away From H 1 Call your unit using an outside touch tone telephone Walt unfit your unit answers and the greeting starts. 2 Enter the remote security code number during or after the greeting playback. » Along beep will be heard to indicate that the unit is in the remote operation mode. 3 The voice menu will direct you to press the following buttons: The answering system will wait for your command for 30 seconds. Mm Play back new messages. (2) Play back all messages.
the beep has stopped record the greeting. « To stop the recording, press the “5” button. (4) Return to main menu. if you press the “1%or 27 button to play back messages. m " sate message. 3 "Message erased” is announced and the message being played is erased. « After playback of al messages and the "Press 3 to erase all messages” announcement, press this button prior to the sounding of the beep (within seven seconds) to delete al messages. Repeat message. pm Stop message playback.
ols There is at least one new message. If the unit answers on the 4th ring: There are ho new messages. Hang up immediately when you hear the 3% ring. The 3™ ring indicates that there are no messages. You do not need to wait for the unit to answer your call. This feature will save you the cost of the call, RES Voice Help Guide* (“patent pending) ‘This unit is provided with an interactive Voice Help guide® located on the right of the base unit.
REAL PAUSE FEZ Auto Scan This unit has 40 operating channels. The phone will automatically search for and select the clearest channel when you pick up the handset and press the TALK button. If you hear noise or other interference during a conversation, press the handset REMOTE/CS/CHANNEL button to a clearer channel. Pause You can insert a 4-second PAUSE into the speed dialing sequence of long distance numbers by pressing the REDIAL/PAUSE bunion on the handset.
TROUBLESHOOT [f at any time you experience difficulty using your, press the “1” button of the Voice Help Guide* ("patent pending, see page 63}. You can also follow these simple stop, call the southwestern Bell Freedom Phone ® Consumer Hotlink, toll-free, at 1-800-366-0937, 8:30 a p.m. EST, or visit our website at com. Do not attempt fo service this unit yourself. All service must be done by qualified service personnel. Base unit Power LED dose nol fight.
No dial phone Place the handset back into cardie for 5 seconds. Charge the handset for 10 hours before initial use. Return the handset to the base consistently. The charge LED should light when the handset is in the cradle. Remote access from a touch tone Telephone dose not work. Press the arrow button {6 access fhe Main menu and check the security code. Enter the security code at the end of greeting after the beep. Press each digit for 3 seconds. incoming messages are hot recorded.
Range The FFO30 is designed to achieve the maximum possible range by transmitting and receiving according to the highest specifications set forth the FCC. The maximum range of the phone depends on the environment in which it is being used. Radio Interference : Radio interference may occasionally cause interruptions in your conversations, When this happens, remember that your unit is not defective.
Additional Information A 8. Connecting this telephone 10 a coin operated telephone or party line is prohibited by law. if it is determined that your telephone is malfunctioning, the FCC requires that it be disconnected from the modular outlet unit the problem has been corrected. For immediate answers to ali your questions regarding your Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone® call the consumer Rolling, toll free at 1-800366-0837 Mindy through Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:30p m.EST.
TIMED WARRANTY This Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone? is warranted to the original purchaser fo be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal installation, use service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase shown on the purchaser's receipt.
Wall mounting Template | + place this template on the wall. ; The location of the screws is : | Indicated by the centers of the Amie | crossed lines. Fasten the screws leaving 3/16’ Of the screw extending from the wall.