CORDLESS TELEPHONE Model MH9002 OWNER'S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
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1. HANDSET ANTENNA 7. IN USE/BATT LOW INDICATOR Pg. 7, 8, 11 2. TALK BUTTON Pg. 5, 7, 8, 9, 13 3. REDIAL BUTTON Pg. 9 8. SCAN BUTTON Pg. 7,10, 13, 16 REDIAL SCAN 9. FLASH BUTTON TALK 4. PAUSE BUTTON Pg. 9 5. HEADSET JACK Pg. 10 6. MEMO BUTTON Pg. 8, 9 10. VOLUME CONTROL (HI, MID, LOW) SWITCH 11. TONE BUTTON 12.
HANDSET Controls 1. HANDSET ANTENNA 2. 3. Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call. Button : Press to REDIAL the last number you called. 4. PAUSE Button: Press to insert a PAUSE while dialing. (You will need the PAUSE button to dial numbers which use an alternative Long Distance Access Code.) 5. HEADSET JACK: For connecting your headset plug to enjoy hands-free communication. (See page 10 for detail). 6.
1. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK Pg. 4, 6, 13 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK Pg. 4 3. TONE/PULSE SELECT SWITCH Pg. 5, 13 4. HANDSET RETAINER TAB 5. BASE UNIT ANTENNA 6. CHARGE TERMINALS 7. PAGE BUTTON PAGE 8. IN USE/CHARGE LED INDICATOR Pg.
BASE UNIT Controls 1. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK 3. TONE/PULSE Select Switch 4. HANDSET RETAINER TAB: For holding the HANDSET to rest securely in the BASE UNIT CRADLE during wall mounting. 5. BASE UNIT ANTENNA 6. CHARGE TERMINALS: For charging the BATTERY PACK inside the HANDSET . We recommend cleaning the CHARGE TERMINALS periodically with a damp cloth. 7. Button: Press to page the HANDSET . Press again to stop. 8.
Contents Safety Instructions....................................................................................................................... 2 Getting Started............................................................................................................................. 4 Desk Mounting.............................................................................................................................. 6 Wall Mounting................................................................
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. Do not use this telephone near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else where there is water. 4.
Safety Instructions 16. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 17. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 18. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 19. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Battery Safety CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the BATTERY PACK is incorrectly replaced.
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 6. We recommend not placing this unit next to appliances. Doing so may cause interference. 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. IMPORTANT: Before initial use, charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER BATTERY PACK 11. TONE/PULSE Select Switch: A.
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 and 60º when desk mounting. There are two positions to choose from: 1. 2. NORMAL POSITION (MOUNTING BRACKET not required): For normal position, as shown in Figure 1, place the BASE UNIT on any desired but suitable location.
Basic 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. Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require more frequent charging of the BATTERY PACK.
Basic Operation Receiving Calls with the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT 1. When the phone rings, lift the HANDSET . The IN USE LED indicator will light up. 2. Start your conversation. REDIAL SCAN TALK 3. To end your conversation, either press the 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. Receiving Calls with the HANDSET off the BASE UNIT 1. When the phone rings, press the button.
Basic Operation EXAMPLE : To store the number 115-1968 under the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 1 button: 1 button. 1 - Press the MEMO button. 4 - Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 2 - Dial 115-1968. 5 - You have stored 115-1968 under TELEPHONE KEYPA D 1 button. 3 - Press the MEMO button again. A total of 10 telephone numbers can be programmed in memory. IMPORTANT: The maximum number of digits that can be stored for any phone number is 16 in PULSE or TONE mode.
Basic 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. Insert the small plug at the end of the headset into the HEADSET JACK at the right side of the HANDSET . Follow the procedures discussed in “Receiving Calls” and “Placing Calls” to receive and place a call. NOTE: When you plug the headset plug into HEADSET JACK it automatically mutes MICROPHONE and SPEAKER of HANDSET.
Recharging the BATTERY PACK Battery Type Use the following type and size of BATTERY PACK: Cordless Telephone BATTERY PACK 3.6V, 600 mAh 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 1-800-828-5208 NOTE: During a power interruption, the BASE UNIT does not operate, and a phone conversation cannot be made on the HANDSET.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the HANDSET BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER by sliding it down. Pull out the BATTERY PACK PLUG and remove the BATTERY PACK. Plug the new BATTERY PACK into the BATTERY CONNECTOR. Slide the HANDSET BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER firmly into place in its closed position. 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 a 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. BASE UNIT is centrally located in your residence. 3. BASE UNIT is not located near appliances. No dial tone, check the following: 1.
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.
FCC Requirements 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.
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-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.
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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