manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 1 5.8GHz Cordless Telephone With Caller ID/Call Waiting 50 CHANNEL AUTOSCAN Model GH5815 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR YOUR REFERENCE. e De Ch l an Save /Paus For installation information, please see “Getting Started” instructions on page 5 or your separate Quick Start guide. Visit Us on the Web: www.uselectronics.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 2 Special Features Special Fea C ongratulations on your selection of a quality BellSouth Product. With proper care and adherence to the set-up and user instructions in this Owner's 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.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 3 Special Features CALLER ID SYSTEM Multi-Function Large LCD Screen - Shows the number you are dialing, and with Caller ID service (available through subscription from your local telephone company), displays information about the caller before you answer the call. Name and Number DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) - Stores up to 40 names and numbers so that you can call them with a single key stroke. Caller List - Available with Caller ID service.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 4 HANDSET Controls HANDSET C 10. HANDSET ANTENNA 1. NEW CALL/MESSAGE WAITING LED Indicator 2. LARGE LCD SCREEN 11. SCROLL UP-DOWN Button New Call/ Msg Wtg 3. MENU Button 12. CID (CALLER ID) Button 4. TALK Button 13. Dir (DIRECTORY)/ SAVE Button 5. VOICE MAIL Button Menu Cid Save 6. HEADSET JACK D e le 14. REDIAL/DELETE Button te 7. TELEPHONE KEYPAD 16. SHIFT RIGHT Button 8. SHIFT LEFT/ TEMPORARY TONE (*) Button n ti o 9.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 5 HANDSET Controls 2. Large LCD Screen: Shows call information, phone status, prompts and DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) items. 3. 4. 5. Menu /Mute Button: (Menu) Press to access the special functions operation in STANDBY mode. (Mute) Used to temporarily mute the HANDSET microphone. Talk Button: Press to answer an incoming call or place a call. Press to end a call.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 6 BASE UNIT Controls 1. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK Pg. 4, 6, 13 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK Pg. 5, 6 BASE UNIT C 3. TONE/PULSE SELECT SWITCH Pg. 5, 13 4. HANDSET RETAINER TAB Pg. 6 5. BASE UNIT ANTENNA 6. CHARGE TERMINALS 7. PAGE BUTTON 8. IN USE/CHARGE LED INDICATOR Pg.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 7 BASE UNIT Controls 1. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK 3. TONE/PULSE Select Switch 4. HANDSET RETAINER TAB: Holds the HANDSET in the BASE UNIT CRADLE when wall mounting the telephone. 5. BASE UNIT ANTENNA 6. CHARGE TERMINALS: For charging the HANDSET BATTERY PACK. For best performance, clean the CHARGE TERMINALS periodically with a damp cloth. 7. PAGE Button: Press to page the HANDSET. Press again to stop. 8.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 8 Contents Contents Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................... 3 Getting Started.................................................................................................................5 Desk Mounting ................................................................................................................8 Wall Mounting........................................
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 9 Contents Forwarded Calls.................................................................................................... 19 Long Distance Calls.............................................................................................. 19 Function Settings...................................................................................................20 A. Setting the Ringer Level.....................................................................
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 10 Safety Instructions Safety Instr 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.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 11 Safety Instructions 16. 17. 18. 19. E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. 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.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 12 Getting Started Getting Star 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.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 13 Getting Started 120V WALL OUTLET TELEPHONE JACK AC ADAPTOR TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK TONE/PULSE SELECT SWITCH TELEPHONE LINE CORD 7. Install the HANDSET BATTERY PACK by plugging it into the BATTERY CONNECTOR inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 8. Place the BATTERY PACK inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 9. Slide the HANDSET BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER firmly into place in its closed position. 10.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 14 Getting Started Desk Mounti 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 29. aus e D C h an e l Sa ve/P Belt Clip Installation BELT CLIP HOOK With the back of the HANDSET facing up, insert one side of the BELT CLIP HOOK into the matching slot at the top side of the HANDSET.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 15 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 30° when desk mounting. There are two positions to choose from: 1. NORMAL POSITION (MOUNTING BRACKET not required): For normal position, as shown in Figure 1, place the BASE UNIT on any desired but suitable location. 2.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 16 Cordless Telephone Operation Cordless Tel 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. Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 17 Cordless Telephone Operation Placing Calls 1. Press the Talk button. “TALK” will display and the Call Timer starts to count. 2. Wait until you hear a dial tone and then dial the phone number. 3. When you have finished your call, press the Talk button again or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. 1, 3 Sa ve/P Redial Feature Or 1. Press the Redial /Del button. 2. Press the Talk button. The number displayed will be automatically redial. 3.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 18 Cordless Telephone Operation Using the Headset Feature Your telephone can utilize a headset (not included) to be connected to your HANDSET for you to enjoy hands-free communication. Pull out the HEADSET JACK COVER, then insert the small plug on the end of the headset into the HEADSET JACK to the left side of the HANDSET. Follow the procedures discussed in “Receiving Calls” and “Placing Calls” to receive and place a call.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 19 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.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 20 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sys Caller ID with Call Waiting When you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, this telephone will display a flashing name and number of the second caller while you are having a phone conversation with your first caller. When a new call comes in while you are talking, you will hear a notification beep from the HANDSET and the volume is momentarily muted.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 21 Caller ID System Operation Caller List This phone automatically stores the last 80 calls received. It records call information such as the caller’s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. The NEW CALL LED indicator will blink RED to indicate that you have a new Caller ID call stored in memory. Also, “New call:_ _” will be displayed on the LCD Screen with “_ _” being the number of new calls that have not been reviewed.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 22 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sys Storing Caller ID Records into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. When viewing the Caller ID List, press the SCROLL UP or DOWN find the record you wish to store into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK). 2. Press the Dir button to /Save button. 3. The LCD Screen will display “SAVED.” 4. If you wish to edit the newly stored number, edit it in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) (page 18, “Editing a Stored Number”). 5.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 23 Caller ID System Operation Name and Telephone Number DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) This DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) lets you scroll through the list to find the person you need for one touch dialing. You can store up to 40 names and telephone numbers in the Memory. Viewing the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the Dir /Save button. The LCD Screen will display “PHONE BOOK.” 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to view. 3.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 24 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sys Telephone Keypad Characters The TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons are used to enter characters when entering names and numbers. Press the appropriate TELEPHONE KEYPAD button to get the following characters. You can store a maximum of 15 characters on the letter icon and a maximum of 16 digits on the number icon.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 25 Caller ID System Operation Placing Calls from the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the Dir /Save button. The LCD Screen will display “PHONE BOOK.” 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you want to call. 3. Press the Ch /OPTION button to change the displayed number to 7, 10, or 11 digits. The first dialing option displayed is the 11 digits for a long distance call. First press.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 26 Caller ID System Operation Deleting a Stored Record in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the Dir /Save button. The LCD Screen will display “PHONE BOOK.” 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to delete. 3. Press the Redial /Del button. The LCD Screen will display “ERASE ITEM?.” 4. To delete the record, press the Redial /Del button again. The LCD Screen will display the preceding Caller ID record. 5.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 27 Caller ID System Operation Function Settings You can change the setting on the HANDSET in the functions menu. Access the functions menu by pressing and holding the Menu /Mute button. There are 11 settings in the functions menu which can be changed. You can scroll through the function menu in the listed order by pressing the SCROLL DOWN button. Settings can be accessed by pressing the corresponding TELEPHONE KEYPAD button.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 28 Caller ID System Operation Caller ID Sys NOTE: At any time during options programming you can quit and the settings that you have changed will be saved. Press the Menu /Mute button to quit the options menu or let the options programming time out by not pressing any TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons for 20 seconds. A. Changing the Language 1. Press and hold the 2. Press the 1 3. Press the Edit Menu /Menu button to enter the menu.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 29 Caller ID System Operation C. Setting the Time and Date 1. Press and hold the 2. Press the def 3. Press the Edit 3 Menu /Mute button to enter the menu. button to go to the TIME SET programming option. /FLASH button to change the setting. The month will begin flashing. 4. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD will begin flashing. 1 to 0 button to enter the month. The date 5. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD begin flashing. 1 to 0 button to enter the date.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 30 Caller ID System Operation NOTE: Caller ID Sys To use the call back function, press the Ch /Option button and then select the 10-DIGIT DIALING mode. Press Talk button and the unit will automatically dial the stored 7-digit number plus the area code. E. Adjusting the Contrast 1. Press and hold the 2. Press the jkl 3. Press the Edit 5 Menu /Mute button to enter the menu. button to go to the CONTRAST programming option.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 31 Caller ID System Operation 3. Press the Edit /FLASH button to change the setting. “Off” will begin flashing. 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button. PBX MODE OFF - Set for direct line access. The preset mode is Off. PBX MODE ON - When connected to a switchboard system. 5. Press the Dir /Save button to save the setting. A double “beep” will sound to confirm the setting has been saved. H. Changing the Pause Time 1. Press and hold the 2. Press the 3.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 32 Caller ID System Operation J. Turning Auto Answer On or Off 1. Press and hold the 2. Press the 0 3. Press the Edit Menu /Mute button to enter the menu. button to go to the AUTO ANSWER programming option. /FLASH button to change the setting. “Off” will begin flashing. 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to toggle between On and Off. 5. When the desired setting is displayed, press the Dir /Save button to save the setting.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 33 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 the HANDSET. Security Code This telephone has an internal security code with 4,000,000 possible combinations.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 34 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 B658 Ni-Cd This BATTERY PACK is available through: U.S. Electronics Service Center 105 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 1-800-828-5208 NOTES: 1. During a power interruption, the BASE UNIT does not operate, and a phone conversation cannot be made on the HANDSET. 2.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 35 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 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.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 36 Problem Solving Technic Problem Solving Section For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems. Phone does not work, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source. 2. HANDSET is charged. 3. TONE/PULSE Select Switch is in the right position. 4. TELEPHONE LINE CORD is plugged into the TELEPHONE JACK. Range of phone limited, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is centrally located in your residence. 2.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 37 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 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.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 38 FCC Requirements FCC Req Federal Communications Commission Requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. A label on the BASE UNIT of this equipment contains, among other information, the ACTA Product Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 39 FCC Requirements Federal Communications Commission Requirements (continued) This equipment should not be used on coin telephone lines. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. If trouble is experienced, disconnect this equipment from the telephone line to determine if it is causing the malfunction. If the equipment is determined to be malfunctioning, its use should be discontinued until the problem has been corrected.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 40 Warranty 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.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 41 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.
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manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 44 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.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 45 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 The AC ADAPTOR must always be plugged into an electrical outlet.
manual 5815 analog.qxd 3/16/2004 2:40 PM Page 46 Make certain you receive the best performance from your telephone. Read this manual first. Visit Us on the Web: www.uselectronics.
