Contents Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................. 3 HANDSET Controls - Location and Function .................................................................... 5 BASE UNIT Controls - Location and Function ................................................................... 7 Getting Started ...................................................................................................................
Contents Speed Viewing the Directory ................................................................................. 26 Saving in the Directory ........................................................................................... 27 Preferred Calls ....................................................................................................... 27 Blocked Calls .........................................................................................................
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 batteries. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. If necessary, use only a mild soap. 4.
Safety Instructions F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 15. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 16. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 17.
HANDSET Controls HANDSET Controls 1. New Call/MSG (Message) Waiting LED Indicator: Blinks in green when recording new incoming call. Blinks in red when receiving Message Waiting signal, if you have subscribed from your local telephone company. (See page 23 for details.) 2. Large LCD Screen: Shows call information, phone status prompts and directory items. 3. DIR. (Directory) Button: Press to access names and numbers stored in the DIRECTORY. (See page 26 to 30 for details.
HANDSET Controls 4. 10 Digit Button: Press to place a local call with Area Code. 5. 7 Digit Button: Press to place a local call. 6. Talk Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call. Press twice to stop paging. 7. Memo Button: Press to store phone numbers in memory or to call a number you have stored previously. 8. Telephone Keypad: Allows you to make a call depending on pressed button. (For letters see page 35.) 9.
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BASE UNIT Controls 1. Telephone Line Connection Jack 2. Power-In Connection Jack 3. Charge Indicator: When the HANDSET is placed on the BASE UNIT for charging, this indicator light will be ON. 4. In Use Indicator: Indicates when HANDSET is in TALK mode. 5. Ringer ON Button: Press and hold down to turn on the BASE UNIT Ringer in STANDBY mode. 6. Tone/Ringer OFF Button: Press and hold down to disengage the BASE UNIT Ringer in STANDBY mode.
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 3. Insert the small plug on the end of the AC ADAPTOR into the POWER-IN connection jack on the back of the BASE UNIT. 4. Plug the AC ADAPTOR into a 120V AC wall outlet. 5. Insert one plug of the TELEPHONE LINE CORD into the house TELEPHONE JACK and the other into the telephone line jack on the back of the BASE UNIT. (If you have an older 4-prong telephone jack, you will need an RJ-11C TELEPHONE JACK ADAPTOR. This adaptor is available at the same place you purchased your telephone.) 6.
Getting Started ANTENNA Press the TALK button to confirm that you have a dial tone. If you do not get a dial tone, review steps 3 through 9. If you still have no dial tone, refer to the Problem Solving section on page 39. HANDSET 10. Before initial use, charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. You are now ready to use your new BellSouth Cordless Telephone. IMPORTANT In order to utilize the Caller ID feature, you must subscribe to Caller ID service from your local phone company.
Desk Mounting Desk Mounting One of the special features of your telephone is the unique design of the O MOUNTING BRACKET which can hold your phone at an angle of 30 and O60 when desk mounting. There are three positions to choose from: 1. NORMAL POSITION (Mounting Bracket not required) For Normal Position, as shown in Figure 1, place the BASE UNIT in any desired but suitable location. To charge the batteries, place the HANDSET in its charge cradle. FIGURE 1 O 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 jack. 2. Insert the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD through the hole of the MOUNTING BRACKET. 3. Insert the hooks of the MOUNTING BRACKET (marked "WALL MOUNT") into the matching slots of the BASE UNIT (as shown below). Then slide the MOUNTING BRACKET into place as indicated by the arrow.
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 THE ANTENNA FOR THE BEST RECEPTION. Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours.
Receiving Calls Receiving Calls with the BASE UNIT 1. When the phone rings, press the SPEAKER PHONE button. The SPK-PH indicator will light up. 2. Start your conversation. 3. To end your conversation, press the SPEAKER PHONE button again. Receiving Calls with the HANDSET 1. When the phone rings, lift the HANDSET and press the TALK button. The BASE UNIT IN USE 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.
Placing Calls Using the HANDSETlacing Calls 1. Press the TALK button, Call Timer starts to count. The BASE UNIT IN USE indicator will light up. 2. Listen for a dial tone. 3. Dial the phone number. 4. When finished with your call, press the TALK button again. The BASE UNIT IN USE indicator will turn off. Using the BASE UNIT 1. Press the SPEAKER PHONE button. The SPK-PH indicator will light up. 2. Listen for a dial tone. 3. Dial the phone number. 4.
Redial Feature HANDSET Redial Feature 1. If you get a busy tone, press the TALK button to hang up. 2. Press the TALK button again. 3. Listen for a dial tone. 4. Press the RE/PA button. This will automatically redial the last telephone number you called. 5. When finished with your call, press the TALK button again. The BASE UNIT IN USE indicator will turn off. BASE UNIT Redial Feature 1. If you get a busy tone, press the SPEAKER PHONE button to hang up. 2. Press the SPEAKER PHONE button again. 3.
Storing Numbers Using the HANDSET to Store Numbers 1. Be sure the BASE UNIT IN USE indicator is off and the HANDSET is in STANDBY mode. 2. Press the MEMO button. 3. Select the index number, use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD button (0~9) or the or button. e.g. Previously stored number Index Number (1-10) 4. Press the EDIT button. To erase digits, press the DELETE button. To add digits, use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD. 5. Dial the telephone number you want to store. 6. Press the SAVE button. 7.
Storing Numbers Using the BASE UNIT to Store Numbers 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the MEMO button. Dial the number you want to store. Press the MEMO button again. Press the keypad number (0-9) where you want to store that number. 5. Write the name of the person you will be calling with that number next to the index number on the telephone number label. 6. Repeat for other telephone numbers. EXAMPLE: To store the number 555-1212 under the index number 1 on the keypad: 1 - Press the MEMO button.
Recalling Stored Numbers Using the HANDSET 1. Press the TALK button. 2. Press the MEMO button. 3. Press the index number for the number you have stored. The stored number will be dialed automatically. 4. To end your conversation, either press the TALK button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. EXAMPLE: To recall number 555-1212 stored under key 1 on the keypad: - Press the TALK button. - Press the MEMO button. - Dial 1. OR 1. Press the MEMO button. 2.
Intercom Intercom This feature allows conversations between the HANDSET and the BASE UNIT. Calling the BASE UNIT from the HANDSET 1. Press the INTCOM (intercom) button on the HANDSET. The BASE UNIT will ring. 2. Press the INTCOM (intercom) button on the BASE UNIT. 3. Begin conversation. 4. To end the conversation, press the INTCOM button either on the HANDSET or on the BASE UNIT. Calling the HANDSET from the BASE UNIT 1. Press the INTCOM (intercom) button on BASE UNIT. The HANDSET will ring. 2.
Intercom Transferring Calls This feature allows you to transfer a call from the HANDSET to the BASE UNIT, or from the BASE UNIT to the HANDSET. Transferring calls from the HANDSET to the BASE UNIT 1. During a telephone conversation through the HANDSET, press the INTCOM (intercom) button on the HANDSET, the BASE UNIT will ring. 2. Press the INTCOM (intercom) button on the BASE UNIT, the call is automatically placed on hold. An intercom conversation between the HANDSET and the BASE UNIT is now possible.
Caller ID System Operation Caller ID System This telephone automatically displays 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 to Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, this telephone can indicate the name and number of the second caller while you are having a conversation. 1. When you are having a conversation, this telephone will automatically display the name and number of the second caller. 2. Press the FLASH button to answer the second caller. The first caller's name and number will be displayed. e.g. 2nd Caller e.g. 3.
Caller ID System Operation Placing a Call from the Caller List 1. Press the button to select from the latest record, or Press the button to select from the first record. 2. Press the 7 button for local call, or press the 10 button for local call with area code, or press the 1+ button for long distance call. 3. To end your conversation, either press the TALK button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. NOTE: You can edit the number before dialing, but you cannot save any changes in the Caller List.
Caller ID System Operation Deleting All Records in the Caller List 1. Press and hold down the DELETE button at STANDBY mode. 2. The LCD screen will automatically return to STANDBY mode. Selective Deleting in the Caller List 1. Press the or button to find the caller at STANDBY mode. 2. Press and hold down the DELETE button, then the LCD screen will display the next item in the directory. 3. Press the DIR. button to return to STANDBY mode.
Caller ID System Operation Saving in the Directory 1. Press the DIR. button at STANDBY mode. 2. Press the EDIT button. 3. Use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD button (0~9) to enter the name, (see page 33 for details) you can store up to 15 characters. 4. Press the button once. 5. Enter the telephone number using the TELEPHONE KEYPAD button (0~9). You can store up to 16 digits. 6. Press 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 or button to find the one you want to edit. e.g. 3. Press the EDIT button to edit the name. e.g. cursor is blinking 4. Press the or button to move the cursor to the letter or number you want to change. To erase, press the DELETE button. To add, use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons (0~9). (See page 35 for details.) 5. Press the or button to edit the number. 6.
Caller ID System Operation Editing the Number in the Directory before Dialing 1. Press the DIR. button. 2. Press the and button to find the caller. 3. Press the EDIT button. 4. Press the button. e.g. cursor is blinking or button to move the cursor to the number 5. Press the you want to change. To erase, press the DELETE button. To add, use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons. 6. Press the 7 button for local call, or press the 10 button for local call with area code, or press the 1+ button for long distance call.
Caller ID System Operation Placing Calls from the Directory 1. Press the DIR. button. 2. Press the or button to find the one you want to call. 3. Press the 7 button for local call, or press the 10 button for local call with area code, or press the 1+ button for long distance call. 4. To end your conversation, either press the TALK button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. Deleting All Records in the Directory 1. Press the DIR. button. 2. Press and hold down the DELETE button at STANDBY mode. 3.
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. CONTRAST To access, press the FUNC. button at STANDBY mode, then press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD (1~9) or the or buttons.
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. 4. Press the or button to select the type of language you desire. English is the preset language. 5. Press the SAVE button. 6. Press the FUNC. button to go back to STANDBY mode. B.
Caller ID System Operation D. Ringer Volume This unit 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 or button to adjust the ringer volume suitable for your convenience. (HI is the preset ringer volume.) 5. Press the SAVE button. 6. Press the FUNC. button to go back to STANDBY mode. E. Contrast This unit enables you to select 8 brightness levels for the Large LCD display. 1.
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. Press the FUNC. button. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD #7 button. Press the EDIT button. or button. Press the 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 the SAVE button. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. Press the FUNC. button to go back to STANDBY mode.
Caller ID System Operation Telephone Keypad Characters 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. For example, if you want to enter the character "S", press the "7" key, the first character displayed will be "P". Press the "7" key again to display "Q", and twice more to display the letter "S". To enter the next character, press the appropriate key.
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. Each time you pick up the HANDSET, the code is randomly set to a new combination.
Recharging the Battery Pack Battery Type Use the following type and size battery pack: Cordless Telephone Battery Pack 3.6V, 600mAh U.S. Electronics Inc. Ni-Cd Battery Pack: model B650 Ni-Cd This battery pack is available through: U.S. Electronics Service Center 105 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 1-800-338-1694 Recharging the Battery Pack The nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries 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 the Battery Pack: 1. Remove the HANDSET battery compartment cover by sliding it down. 2. Pull out the battery connector 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 SWITCH is in the right position. LINE CORD is plugged in the 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. Raise the ANTENNA. If after pressing the TALK button, you receive three beeps and no dial tone, check the following: 1. Reset the HANDSET by placing it on the BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds. NOTE: If no telephones in the house are working, disconnect one set at a time to verify that none of the phones are causing the problem.
Technical Information 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 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.
FCC Requirements Federal Communications Commission Requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. A label on the BASE UNIT of this 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 product. 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-thecounter 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 a minimum of 3 weeks for the return of your product unless other instructions are provided by U. S. Electronics. The shipping address of the authorized service center is: U.S.
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Wall Mount 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.
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