IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION Read this manual before attempting to setup or use this instrument. It contains important information regarding safe installation and use. Keep this manual for future reference. Also save the carton, packing and proof of purchase to simplify and accelerate any needed assistance. If you need assistance or service, call (800) 888-8990 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday. You can also visit our web site at http://www.nwbphones.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
instructions. Improper adjustments of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. E. If the product has b een dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinctive 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.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Recharge only the battery provided with or identified for use with this product. The battery may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode if it is not the correct type. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery provided with or identified for use with this product by heating them. Sudden release of the battery electrolyte may occur causing burns or irritation to eyes or skin. When inserting the battery into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be observed.
until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. 7. 8. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. (Contact your state public utility commission or corporation commission for info rmation.). USOC jack type is RJ11C and the compatible jack is part 68 compliance.
36285 CONTROLS DIAGRAM Antenna Receiver DEL(Delete) Button New Call LED indicator LCD Screen Review Down Button ST/MT/ED Charge Button Terminals Review Up Button DIR(Directory) Button TUNING Knob Talk Button VOLUME Knob Tone/* Button Option Button VOL/FUNC Button RE/PA Button Flash Button RING ON/OFF AM/FM Switch SLEEP Button Page Button ADJ UP/DOWN Button TIME/OFF Button Telephone LINE JACK ON/OFF/MUSIC/ BUZZ Switch SNOOZE ALARM Button Button DC 9V JACK 070102A-1 6 OWNER’ S MANUAL # PAGE
programming, this button allows you to change current function settings. DESCRIPTIONS Handset Controls: Charge Contacts - Used for charging handset batteries. Clean periodically with an alcohol moistened swab. Channel (CHN) Button – While in TALK mode, it is used to manually select one of the 40 operating channels when you experience interference on the handset. LCD Panel - Shows the Caller ID call record information, time, date and function menus.
Charge LED Indicator - Lights solid when the handset is being charged by the base unit. In Use LED Indicator - Flashes slowly when the handset is in the TALK mode. Power LED Indicator - Lights solid to indicate the unit is powered. Charge Terminals - Used for charging handset batteries. Clean periodically with an alcohol moistened swab. Tone/Pulse Switch - Allows you to switch the dialing mode to either Tone or Pulse dialing. Page Button – To page the handset while the handset is not in the base cradle.
CADMIUM (Ni-Cad) BATTERY TYPE INCLUDED WITH THIS UNIT. USE OF OTHER BATTERY TYPES MAY CAUSE INJURIES OR DAMAGE.. . If you want not use the belt chip, you can pull the chip and then release the the belt chip as shown in figure 3 Battery Installation 1. Remove the battery compartment cover of the handset by pressing the raised rib and sliding it down. 2. Connect the Ni-Cad battery pack plug along the slot into the handset’s battery connector as shown below.
AC AC Outlet Outlet AC Adptor During active or TALK mode (after dialing a call), the handset LCD panel will display the following: DC 9V Plug 00 01 555-55555 Smith John (Figure 4) HEADSET CONNECTION One of the special features of your phone is that your handset could utilize a headset (not included) for hands-free communication. Insert the small plug at the end of your headset cord to the headset jack at the side of handset as in figure 5.
Since the 36285 features “AutoAnswer,” simply pick up the handset from the base cradle when the phone rings and start conversation with the caller. If the handset is out of the base: • Press the TALK on the handset and start conversation with the caller. • Note: . If you subscribe to Caller ID, the time and date are automatically set when the first call is received. . Calls picked up on the first ring will not be logged in the caller ID log. .
touch dialing. You can store and recall up to 40 phone numbers from the handset. Storing Records To Phone Book 1. Ensure the handset is in the standby mode. 2. Press the DIR button on the handset and the LCD will show “PHONEBOOK”. 3. Press the EDIT button to enter Edit mode. 4. Enter the number (up to 16 digits) of the person / organization to be stored. Press the STORE button when you have finished entering the phone number. 5.
STORE button when you have finished entering the phone name. Deleting Records in Phone Book If you want to erase only one record 1. Ensure the handset is in the standby mode. 2. Press the DIR button on the handset and the LCD will show “PHONEBOOK”. 3. Press the UP or DN button to search the record you want to erase. 4. Press the DEL button. The LCD will show “DEL RECORD?”. 5. Press the DEL button again to confirm and LCD will show “REC ERASED!” with a beep tone. If you want to erase all record 1.
Key Tone ON/OFF Setting This enables you to set on/off the key tone. 1. Press FUNCTION button. 2. Press UP/DN key button. 3. The Key Tone will be set OFF. 4. Allow you to select ON OR OFF by pressing TONE */ or #/ button . 5. Press FUNCTION button again to confirm or press DIR button to exit without save. 6. press DIR button twice to exit. Call waiting CID ON/OFF Setting 1. Press FUNCTION button. 2. Press UP/DN key button. 3. The CW CID will be set OFF or ON. 4.
4. Press the DEL button once again to confirm and the message “REC RECORD!” will be shown 5. Press DIR button once to cancel DEL RECORD or twice to return to the Standby mode. To Erase All Call Records: 1. Press and hold the DEL button in standby mode with no pre-dialing digits on LCD for at least 2 seconds. 2. The display will show “DEL ALL CID? ”. 3. Press the DEL button once again to confirm and the message “ALL ERASED!” will be shown, or press DIR button to exit.
name/number on the display if you are already on the phone. . CLOCK/ALARM OPERATION Setting the Time 1. Press and hold the time button 2. The time will appear on the LCD screen. 2. Hour you desired by press the UP and DOWN ADJ . 3. Press the time button to shift to minute. 4. Minute you desired by press the UP and DOWN ADJ . 5. Press the time button to confirm. SLEEP/SNOOZE BUTTON USE: SNOOZE 1. Pressing this button temporarily halts the alarm from sounding when the alarm rings.
RADIO OPERATION 1. Set the BUZZ/MUSIC/OFF/ON switch to ON. 2. Adjust the volume to your desired listening level by moving the volume control located on the right side of the unit. 3. To change radio stations, adjust the TUNING KNOB to the desired radio frequency. Use the radio LED indicator as your guide in searching for your desired frequency band. 4. 5. 6. To listen to an AM radio station, set the AM/FM switch to AM. To listen to an FM radio station, set the AM/FM switch to FM.
• • • Select an area to install the 36285 where it is closest to the center of your home or office. This will improve the operating range of the unit. Keep the 36285 base unit away from electrical equipment. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) is sometimes generated by these appliances, which can cause a degradation in cordless reception. Keep the handset in the base cradle so the battery will charged as much as possible. A weak handset battery can limit the range of cordless operation.
CHARACTER ENTRY TABLE If you are assigning names for stored phone numbers into memory, please follow the table below to determine the equivalent keypad keystrokes are needed for a certain character. Please refer to “Storing Phone Numbers into Memory” on how to store phone numbers. KEYPAD BUTTON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE A D G J M P T W & B E H K N Q U X 0 CHARACTERS ( C 2 F 3 I 4 L 5 O 6 R S V 8 Y Z , ) . 1 7 9 How To Use This Table 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING TELEPHONE UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE SYMPTOM SOLUTION No dial tone • Check for the telephone line cord connectors at • No power on the handset unit • • Does not charge • • Range is limited • • • both ends that they are pushed in firmly until they click. If you had a power failure or had unplugged the base unit, replace the handset on the base unit for two to five seconds to reset the system. Check for the Ni-Cad battery pack connection inside the battery compartment on the handset.
l The alarm did not sound at the programmed time l l The radio turns off by itself The radio does not work. l l l Adjust the volume control to a comfortable listening level. The current time and the alarm time may not have been set properly. Please refer to the section “ Setting the Time” and “Setting the Alarm” for more information. The ON/OFF/MUSIC/BUZZ may be on the ON(radio ON) or OFF(radio OFF) position.
CALLER ID SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE SYMPTOM SOLUTION The Caller ID LCD panel is blank The Caller ID LCD panel does not show the caller’s name and/or phone number • Check the batteries for proper installation. • The Caller ID unit will not function until you have Caller ID service provided by your local phone company. Call your local phone company to have Caller ID installed on your telephone line. Check your telephone line connections. Make sure all connections are secure and connected.
