900 MHz CORDLESS CALLER ID TELEPHONE WITH CALL WAITING 40 CHANNEL AUTOSCAN Model MH9110 OWNER'S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
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Special Features HEADSET JACK - Your telephone can utilize a headset for hands-free communication. BELT CLIP - Use the BELT CLIP to hang your HANDSET on your belt. 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.
HANDSET Controls 9. NEW CALL/MESSAGE WAITING LED INDICATOR Pg. 13 1. LARGE LCD SCREEN 2. SCROLL UP-DOWN/SHIFT LEFT-RIGHT BUTTON Pg. 12, 14~16, 18~24 10. BATT LOW INDICATOR Pg. 27 3. TALK BUTTON Pg. 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 18, 29 11. DIR (DIRECTORY) BUTTON Pg. 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 4. MENU/VOICE MAIL BUTTON Pg. 13, 20~25 TALK DIR R ED IA L SAVE 5. HEADSET JACK Pg. 11 12. REDIAL/SAVE BUTTON Pg. 10, 15, 16, 18, 20~25 13. VOLUME CONTROL (HI, MID, LOW) SWITCH 6. TELEPHONE KEYPAD Pg.
HANDSET Controls 4. /VOICE MAIL Button: (MENU) Press to access the special functions operation in STANDBY mode. (For special functions see page 20~21.) (VOICE MAIL) Press to automatically dial the Voice Mail Post Code in your area to access your Voice Mail message. 5. HEADSET JACK: For connecting your headset plug to enjoy hands-free communication. (See page 11 for detail.) 6. TELEPHONE KEYPAD Buttons: Allows you to make a call depending on pressed button. (For TELEPHONE KEYPAD characters, see page 17.
BASE UNIT Controls 1. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK Pg. 5, 6, 8, 29 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK Pg. 5, 6 3. TONE/PULSE SELECT SWITCH Pg. 6, 29 4. HANDSET RETAINER TAB 5. BASE UNIT ANTENNA Pg. 5, 6, 9, 29, 30 6. CHARGE TERMINALS 7. PAGE BUTTON PAGE 8.
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 HANDSET BATTERY PACK. For best performance, clean the CHARGE TERMINALS periodically with a damp cloth. 7. Button: Press to page the HANDSET. 8.
Contents Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................3 Getting Started........................................................................................................................... 5 Desk Mounting............................................................................................................................8 Wall Mounting........................................................................
Contents Function Settings................................................................................................................20 A. Setting the Ringer Level.........................................................................................21 B. Changing the Language.........................................................................................21 C. Turning the First Ring ON or OFF........................................................................... 22 D.
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. 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.
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 120V WALL OUTLET TELEPHONE JACK AC ADAPTER POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK TONE/PULSE SELECT SWITCH TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK TELEPHONE LINE CORD 7. Place the HANDSET BATTERY PACK into the BATTERY COMPARTMENT with the TERMINAL PLATES facing the CONTACT SPRINGS in the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 8. S l i d e t h e HANDSET BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER firmly into place in its closed position. 9. IMPORTANT: Before initial use, charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. 10. TONE/PULSE Select Switch: A.
Getting Started 2 .4 Press the 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. GHz TALK Belt Clip Installation 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. Press down on the opposite side of the BELT CLIP until the other hook locks into the slot on the side of the HANDSET.
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° and 60° 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 on any desired but suitable location. FIGURE 1 2.
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. 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.
Cordless Telephone Operation Placing Calls 1. Press the button, 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 button again or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. 1, 3 OR TALK 1. Dial the phone number. 2. Press the button. T h e n u m b e r displayed will be dialed. 3. When you have finished with your call, press the button again or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. Redialing 1 .
Cordless Telephone Operation Extension Phones Extension telephones can be connected. When an extension phone is being used, the display will show “EXT IN USE” and the Private Call indicator will blink on the LCD screen. You will have to wait until the line is free to make a call. If, during a telephone conversation, the BASE UNIT IN USE LED indicator begins to blink, an extension phone has gone off-hook.
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.
Caller ID System Operation Caller ID with Call Waiting When you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, this telephone will display the name and number of the second caller while you are having a conversation with the 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. The new caller’s name and phone number, if available, appears on the display.
Caller ID System Operation Caller List This phone automatically stores the last 80 calls received. It records call information such as caller’s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. The NEW CALL LED indicator will blink to indicate that you have a new Caller ID call stored in memory. Viewing the Caller List 1. With the handset is in the STANDBY mode, press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button. 2. Any unviewed (new) calls will be displayed first.
Caller ID System Operation Storing Caller ID Records into the Directory 1. Press the SCROLL UP into the directory. 2. Press and hold the or DOWN button to find the record you wish to store button. 3. The display will show “SAVED.” 4. If you wish to edit the newly stored number, edit it in the phone book (page 18, “Editing a Stored Number”). 5. Press the button to return the HANDSET to STANDBY mode.
Caller ID System Operation Name and Telephone Number DIRECTORY This directory 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 (Phonebook) 1. Press the button. 2. Press a TELEPHONE KEYPAD ( 2 abc to 9 wxy ) which corresponds to the first letter of a name (a triple beep will sound if no entries are stored under those letters).
Caller ID System Operation 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. Keypad 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Buttons Press Press Press Press Press Press Press Press Press 1 Space 1 & ‘ ( ) .
Caller ID System Operation Placing Calls from the DIRECTORY 1. Press the button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you want to call. OR Press a TELEPHONE KEYPAD ( 2 abc to 9 wxy ) which corresponds to the first letter of a name. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to call. 3. Press the button to dial out the displayed number. 4. To end the call, either press the UNIT.
Caller ID System Operation Deleting a Stored Number in the Directory 1. Press the button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to delete. 3. Press the DEL/CHAN button. The LCD screen will prompt “ERASE ITEM?” 4. To delete the record, press the DEL/CHAN button. 5. Press the button to return to STANDBY mode. PREFERRED CALLS You can assign stored numbers as PREFERRED CALL.
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 /VOICE MAIL 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 SCROLL DOWN button. Settings can be reached directly by pressing that number on the keypad.
Caller ID System Operation TELEPHONE KEYPAD 00 * * Function MSG Waiting Delete: Clears any current message waiting indication. Area Code: Allows the programming of a home area code where 7-digit dialing is used for ease of callback and other features (do not program if you use 10-digit dialing to call numbers in your area). NOTE: At any time during options programming you can quit and the settings that you have changed will be saved.
Caller ID System Operation C. Turning the First Ring On or Off 1. Press the 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 3 button to go to the FIRST RING programming option. 3. Press the EDIT/FLASH button to change the setting. “On” will begin flashing. 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to toggle between On and Off. 5. When the setting you desire is displayed, press and hold the button to save the setting. A long beep will sound to confirm the setting has been saved. 6.
Caller ID System Operation E. Adjusting the Contrast 1. Press the 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 5 button to go to the CONTRAST programming option. 3. Press the EDIT/FLASH button to change the setting. “3” will begin flashing. 4. Press the SCROLL UP of contrast. or DOWN button to toggle between the three levels 5. When the setting you desire is displayed, press and hold the button to save the setting. A long beep will sound to confirm the setting has been saved. 6.
Caller ID System Operation 5. When the setting you desire is displayed, press and hold the button to save the setting. A long beep will sound to confirm the setting has been saved. 6. Continue with programming or press the mode. button to return to the STANDBY NOTE: The standard and default flash time setting is 600msec. This is the setting you should use to access standard telephone services such as call waiting. This setting is adjustable to allow for PBX and other special uses. H.
Caller ID System Operation J. Deleting Message Waiting Indication 1. Press the 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 0 button to go to the MESSAGE WAITING programming option. 3. Press the EDIT/FLASH button to reset the Message Waiting Indication. “DEL” will begin flashing. 4. Press the button to delete the indication. A long beep will sound to confirm the setting has been saved. 5. Continue with programming or press the mode. button to return to the STANDBY K. Setting the Area Code 1. Press the 2.
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 65,536 possible combinations.
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 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. Remove the HANDSET BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER by sliding it down. 2. Pull out the old BATTERY PACK and install the new BATTERY PACK with the CHARGE PLATE facing the CONTACT SPRINGS in the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 4. Slide the HANDSET BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER firmly into place in its closed position. 5.
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. 2. 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) 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.
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.
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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.
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 When you hear interference, press the DEL/CHAN button to change the operating channel. IMPORTANT The AC ADAPTOR must always be plugged into an electrical outlet.
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