2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering Machine & Caller ID on Call Waiting 40 CHANNEL AUTOSCAN WITH 4 SEPARATE MAILBOXES Model GH9492 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BELLSOUTH PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR YOUR REFERENCE. For installation information, please see “Getting Started” instructions on page 6 or your separate Quick Start Guide. Visit Us on the Web: www.uselectronics.
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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 PHONEBOOK - 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. Stores up to 80 calls to keep track of everyone who called.
HANDSET Controls 1. HANDSET ANTENNA 2. NEW CALL/MESSAGE WAITING INDICATOR Pg. 14, 15 3. LCD SCREEN BELLSOUTH 10. VOLUME CONTROL (HI, MID, LOW) SWITCH 4. TALK BUTTON Pg. 7, 8, 10~12, 13, 15, 16, 20~21, 31, 40 11. SCROLL UP-DOWN/ SHIFT LEFT-RIGHT BUTTON Pg. 14, 16~27 5. PHONE BOOK BUTTON Pg. 16~21, 27 12. MENU/VOICE MAIL BUTTON Pg. 15, 22~26 6. HEADSET JACK Pg. 12 13. TELEPHONE KEYPAD Pg. 16, 18~20, 22~27 7. DIAL 10 BUTTON Pg. 12, 16, 20~21, 25 14. DIAL 1+/# BUTTON Pg. 12, 16, 18, 20~21, 25 8.
HANDSET Controls 5. PHONE BOOK Button: Press to access names and numbers stored in the PHONEBOOK. (See pages 16 to 21 for details.) phone book 6. HEADSET JACK: For connecting your headset plug to enjoy hands-free communication. (See page 12 for detail.) 7. DIAL 10/0 Code. 10 oper 0 Button: (DIAL 10) Press and hold down to place a local call with Area 8. DIAL 7/TEMPORARY TONE 7 Button: (DIAL 7) Press and hold down to place a local call.
BASE UNIT Controls 5. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK Pg. 6, 7 1. BASE UNIT ANTENNA 3. MESSAGE ALERT SWITCH Pg. 31 4. ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY/INCOMING MESSAGE SWITCH 9VDC 500mA TEL LINE 2. TONE-PULSE SELECT SWITCH Pg. 7, 40 6. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK Pg. 6, 7, 10, 40 7. RING SELECT SWITCH Pg. 31 8. RINGER ON/OFF SWITCH BASE UNIT Control 1. BASE UNIT ANTENNA 2. TONE/PULSE Select Switch 3.
BASE UNIT Controls 16. STOP BUTTON Pg. 8, 28, 30, 33, 41 9. MEMO BUTTON Pg. 32, 34 88 10. ERASE BUTTON Pg. 29, 34 17. REPEAT BUTTON Pg. 33 11. SKIP BUTTON Pg. 33 12. SPEAKER BUTTON Pg. 11 18. PLAY BUTTON Pg. 32~33 13. MAILBOX 1 BUTTON Pg. 30, 32~35 14. SET BUTTON Pg. 28 20. MINUTE BUTTON Pg. 28, 35 19. MAILBOX 4 BUTTON Pg. 30, 32~35 21. PAGE BUTTON 15. ANSWER FUNCTION ON/OFF BUTTON Pg. 30 BASE UNIT Controls - Answering System 9. MEMO memo Button: Press and hold down to record memo messages.
BASE UNIT Controls 28. IN USE LED INDICATOR Pg. 10, 12 22. CHARGE LED INDICATOR 88 23. CHARGE TERMINALS 24. LED MESSAGE DISPLAY Pg. 30~31, 33~34 29. PRIMARY MAILBOX LED INDICATOR Pg. 30, 32, 34 25. MAILBOX 2 BUTTON Pg. 30, 32~35 30. MAILBOX 3 BUTTON Pg. 30, 32~35 26. DAY BUTTON Pg. 11, 28, 30, 35, 41 31. HOUR UTTON Pg. 11, 28, 30, 35, 41 32. OUTGOING MESSAGE BUTTON Pg. 29~31 27. CODE BUTTON Pg. 35 33. MICROPHONE Pg. 29, 32 22.
Contents Safety Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 Getting Started ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Desk Mounting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Cordless Telephone Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Preparing for Use ----------------------------------------
Contents Saving in the PHONEBOOK ---------------------------------------------------------------------18 PREFERRED CALLS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 BLOCKED CALLS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Editing a Name and Number in the PHONEBOOK ----------------------------------------19 Editing a Number in the PHONEBOOK before Dialing ----------------------------------- 20 Placing Calls from the PHONEBOOK ----
Contents Message Alert ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 Setting Ring Select ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 Recording a Memo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 Playing of Messages/Memos ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 32 Saving Messages -------------------------------------------------------------
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. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 4.
Safety Instructions 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
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 7. Install the HANDSET BATTERY PACK by plugging it into the BATTERY CONNECTOR inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. The HANDSET LCD Screen will display “RING: HI”. TEL LINE 9VDC 500mA RING: HI 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.
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 11. If you still do not have a dial tone, refer to the Problem Solving section on page 40. BELLSOUTH BELT CLIP HOOK HANDSET 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.
Desk Mounting Desk Mounting 1. Place the BASE UNIT on any desired but suitable location. 2. Put the HANDSET into its cradle with the LCD Screen facing you. BELLSOUTH 88 IMPORTANT: 1. A “beep” will be heard when the HANDSET is properly positioned in the BASE UNIT CHARGE CRADLE and charging. Securely positioning the HANDSET in the BASE UNIT will also prevent the HANDSET from falling. 2. The BASE UNIT can not be attached to the wall.
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 NOTES: 1. The Call Timer will start to count once you press the talk button. 2. The LCD Screen emits light for 5 seconds every time you press any button on the HANDSET. 3. When “CALLS” appears on the LCD Screen, it means that the HANDSET is OFF-HOOK (connected to the telephone line). Minutes CALLS 00 MIN 1 SEC Seconds 14 Channel Receiving Calls Using the BASE UNIT SPEAKERPHONE 1. When the phone rings, press the begin speaking. spkr button and 2.
Cordless Telephone Operation Placing Calls 1. Press the talk button, the Call Timer starts to count. The HANDSET LCD Screen will display “CALLS”, and “TALKING”, and the BASE UNIT IN USE LED indicator will light up. 2. Listen for a dial tone. CALLS 3. Dial the phone number. TALKING. . . . 4. When you have finished with your call, press the talk button again or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. OR 1. Dial the phone number. 2.
Cordless Telephone Operation Redial Feature 1. If you get a busy tone, press the talk button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT to hang up. 2. Later, press the talk button again. 3. Listen for a dial tone. 4. Press the button. This will automatically redial the last telephone number you called in TALK mode. redial save/pause 5. When you have finished with your call, press the talk button again (the BASE UNIT IN USE LED indicator will turn off) or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT.
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 Call Waiting When you subscribe to a 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 phone conversation with your first caller. e.g. 1. When you are having a conversation, this JOHN BROWN telephone will automatically display the name and 235-607-5512 number of the second caller. The name will blink. 10:00 8/24 13 AM NEW 1st Caller 2.
Caller ID System Operation Viewing the Caller List 1. Press the SCROLL DOWN SCROLL UP button to view the latest Caller ID record, or press the button to view the first Caller ID record, press the SHIFT RIGHT button if the name has more than 11 characters. MICHAEL BROW 604-555-1212 10:00AM 8/24 BROWING 604-555-1212 # NEW 1 10:00AM 8/24 # NEW 1 2. Press the button to return to STANDBY mode.
Caller ID System Operation Saving a Name and Number from the Caller List into the PHONEBOOK 1. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN 2. Press and hold down the redial save/pause button to find the Caller ID record. button. The LCD Screen will show “SAVED”. NOTE: It is not advisable to save a telephone number without the corresponding name. This will lead to improper display on PRIVATE and OUT OF AREA calls. Deleting All Records in the Caller List scan 1.
Caller ID System Operation Speed Viewing the PHONEBOOK 1. Press the phone book button. 2. Enter the first letter of a name. (See page 27 for details on entering a letter.) 3. Press the SCROLL UP button to view all names with the same first letter. Saving in the PHONEBOOK 1. Press the phone book button. 2. Press the edit button. 10 3. Use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD oper 0 ~ wxyz 9 buttons to enter the name, (see page 27 for details) you can store up to 15 characters.
Caller ID System Operation Editing a Name and Number in the PHONEBOOK 1. Press the phone book button. The LCD Screen will display “DIRECTORY”. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you want to edit. DIR MICHAEL BROW 604-555-1212 # 3. Press the edit 8 TOTAL 12 button to edit the name, and the cursor will blink over the first character. DIR MICHAEL BROW 604 555 1212 # 4.
Caller ID System Operation Editing a Number in the PHONEBOOK before Dialing 1. Press the phone book button. The LCD Screen will display “DIRECTORY”. 2. Press the SCROLL UP 3. Press the edit or DOWN button to find the caller. button to edit the name. 4. Press the SCROLL DOWN button. e.g.: DIR MICHAEL BROW 604 555 1212 # 5. Press the SCROLL LEFT you want to change. To erase, press the scan delete 1 6 cursor is blinking 12 TOTAL or RIGHT button. To add, use the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 6.
Caller ID System Operation Placing Calls from the PHONEBOOK 1. Press the phone book button. The LCD Screen will display “DIRECTORY”. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN 3. Press and hold down the DIAL 7 DIAL 10 10 oper 7 button to find the record you want to call. button for a local call, or press and hold down the * 0 button for a local call with area code, or press and hold down the DIAL 1+ # 1+ button for a long distance call. 4.
Caller ID System Operation Function Operation You can change the settings on the HANDSET through the functions menu. This unit contains the following special functions: A. LANGUAGE F. PBX NUMBER B. SILENT ON/OFF G. FLASH TIME C. TIME SET H. PAUSE TIME D. RINGER VOLUME I. E. (LCD) CONTRAST J. MSG WAITING VOICE MAIL With the HANDSET in STANDBY mode, press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 0 ~ to access the desired setting. 10 oper ENGLISH wx yz 9 button.
Caller ID System Operation A. Language This telephone offers English, Spanish, and French languages for your convenience. 1. Press the menu voice mail button. 2. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 3. Press the edit button. 1 button. 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to select the language you desire. You can also set the language by pressing the following TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons; 1 for English, abc 2 for Spanish, or def 3 for French. English is the preset language. 5. Press and hold down the 6.
Caller ID System Operation D. Ringer Volume This function enables you to adjust the ringer volume to HI, LOW, or OFF as desired. 1. Press the menu voice mail button. 2. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 3. Press the edit ghi 4 button. button. 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to adjust the ringer volume as needed. You can also adjust the ringer volume by pressing the following TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons; 1 for HI, abc 2 for LOW, or def 3 for OFF. HI is the preset ringer volume. 5.
Caller ID System Operation G. Flash Time This unit enables you to select the standard FLASH TIME applicable to your calling area. If you are not sure of the FLASH TIME you are using, call your local telephone company. 1. Press the menu voice mail button. 2. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 3. Press the edit pq rs 7 button. button. 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to select the FLASH TIME.
Caller ID System Operation J. MSG Waiting (Message Waiting) To turn off the Message Waiting LCD Screen indicator. 1. Press the menu voice mail button. 2. Press the TELEPHONE KEYPAD 3. Press the edit 5. Press and hold down the 6. Press the IMPORTANT: 0 button. button. 4. Press the SCROLL UP menu voice mail 10 oper or DOWN redial save/pause button. button. button to go back to STANDBY mode.
Caller ID System Operation Telephone Keypad Characters 10 The TELEPHONE KEYPAD oper 0 ~ wxyz 9 buttons are used to enter characters when entering names. Press the appropriate TELEPHONE KEYPAD button to get the following characters. KEYPAD BUTTONS CHARACTERS 1 SPACE & ’ ( ) * . 1 2 ABC2 3 DEF3 4 GHI4 5 JKL5 6 MNO6 7 PQRS7 8 TUV8 9 WXYZ9 * * 0 0 # # EXAMPLE: If you want to enter the characters “ACE” on the HANDSET LCD Screen. 1. Press the phone book 2. Press the edit button.
Answering System Operation Resetting the Answering System After connecting your phone, press and hold down the stop button for at least 3 seconds. Release the button and the unit will “beep”. Your unit will now reset itself. Then your unit will announce, “Please enter new time and record your announcement.” You can now set the day/time and record your new announcement. See the details in the following paragraphs.
Answering System Operation Recording Your Outgoing Messages Your Answering System provides one PRIMARY MAILBOX and four individual MAILBOXES (1, 2, 3, 4) which can receive their own Incoming Messages (ICM). Before using your Answering System, it is suggested that you record an Outgoing Message (OGM). This is the announcement callers will hear when the system answers a call. A pre-recorded system announcement “Please record your message after the beep” is available if you choose not to record your own OGM.
Answering System Operation NOTE: To check your OGM, press the ogm button. If you did not record an OGM, your Answering System will announce, “You have no announcement.” B. Recording your OGM to Individual MAILBOX 1, 2, 3, or 4 1. Press a mailbox button, the corresponding MAILBOX LED indicator will blink. 2. Press and hold down the ogm button to record your message. 3. Begin speaking immediately after you hear, “Please record your announcement after the beep”. Continue to press the ogm button.
Answering System Operation Setting to Answer Calls The ANSWER ON/OFF LED indicator must be ON for the Answering System to answer calls. Depending on the setting of the ANNC/ICM switch, the Answering System will either hang up after your announcement (ANNC) or begin to record your caller’s messages (ICM). After the caller leaves an ICM, the time and day will be stamped at the end of each recorded ICM. The ICM is stored in the MEMORY and the LED Message Display shows the total number of ICMs currently stored.
Answering System Operation Recording a Memo A. To record a Memo in the PRIMARY MAILBOX 1. Press and hold down the memo button to record your Memo. 2. Begin speaking immediately after you hear, “Please record your message after the beep.” Continue to depress the memo button. One second after completing your Memo, release the message. memo button.
Answering System Operation B. To play messages/memos in an individual MAILBOX (1, 2, 3, 4) 1. Press a mailbox button, the corresponding MAILBOX LED indicator starts to blink. 2. Press the play button. The system will play all NEW messages/memos. 3. After playing all NEW messages/memos, press the play all of its messages/memos. play button again, the system will NOTE: When the MAILBOX LED indicators are lit, messages are present. C.
Answering System Operation Erasing Messages A. To erase all of the messages in the PRIMARY MAILBOX 1. Press and hold down the erase button until you hear the announcement, “Messages erased, you have no messages.” If you have a new message in the PRIMARY MAILBOX, you will hear, “You have # new messages.” B. To erase all of the messages in an individual MAILBOX (1, 2, 3, 4) 1. If you want to erase all of the messages in a mailbox, activate the desired mailbox. 2.
Remote Control Operation Remote Operation through a Tone Telephone You can use many Answering System features when you are away from home. To protect your privacy, most of the features can be used only after you enter the three-digit Remote Access Code. Remote Access Codes The Remote Access Codes are preset at the factory as below. You can use the preset codes or choose your own.
Remote Control Operation Using the Remote Instruction Code 1. Dial your telephone number. 2. Listen to or bypass the OGM in the PRIMARY MAILBOX by entering your Remote Access Code. 3. A “beep” will sound when your Remote Access Code is correctly accepted by your Answering System. 4. If the announcement does not stop, enter the Remote Access Code again. 5. The Answering System will request that you enter the Instruction Code or press “0” for help. A.
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-MH Battery Pack: Model B655 This BATTERY PACK is available through: U.S. Electronics Service Center 105 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 1-800-825-5208 NOTES: 1. During a power interruption, the BASE UNIT does not operate, and a phone conversation cannot be made on the HANDSET. 2.
Changing the BATTERY PACK Changing the Battery Pack The BATTERY PACK provides power for the HANDSET of your cordless telephone. To Replace 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. 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. 2. BASE UNIT is not located near appliances. No dial tone, check the following: 1.
Problem Solving Answering System does not work, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source. 2. Reset the system by pressing and holding the the button and the unit will “beep”. stop button for at least 3 seconds. Release Answering System does not answer calls, check the following: 1. ANSWER ON/OFF LED indicator is lit. Answers calls only after 10 rings, check the following: 1. ANSWER ON/OFF LED indicator is lit. 2. Message Memory is not full.
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 the 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 telephone. 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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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 button to change the operating channel. scan delete IMPORTANT The AC ADAPTER must always be plugged into an electrical outlet.
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