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FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 2 GETTING STARTED: DO THIS FIRST! FIRST, CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERY! • Set your new phone in an out-of-the-way place near a power outlet where it will not be disturbed. • Plug the AC adaptor into the wall outlet. • Plug the AC adaptor cord into the power jack on the base unit. • Take the cover off the handset battery compartment; plug the battery connector into the receptacle inside the battery compartment and replace the cover. The connector only goes in one way.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 3 INTRODUCTION FEATURES • 900 MHz Analog Transmission with Extended Talk Range • 40-Channel Auto Scanning • All Digital Recording System (Approx. 15 min.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preparation INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 LOCATION OF CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Caller ID/Call waiting CALLER ID/CALL WAITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Answering a call with caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Searching caller ID memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Calling back from the caller ID list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Editing caller ID data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 6 Preparation 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. 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 dry cloth for cleaning.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The RBRCTM Seal BATTERIES 1 Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the instruction manual provided for this product. 2 Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with State and local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 3 Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolytes are corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
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FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 10 INSTALLATION Preparation SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT (DESK TOP MOUNTING) For setting up the base unit follow the instructions below. Raise the anntenna to vertical position. Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected. Telephone Line Cord Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C) Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC Adaptor • Plug the AC adaptor firmly into the base unit and the AC 120V outlet.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 11 INSTALLATION SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT (WALL MOUNTING) Preparation MOUNTING ON A STANDARD WALL PLATE: Insert the bracket’s tabs into the notches on the base. Flip the hook tab over so the tab holds the handset. Raise the antenna. Telephone Line Cord Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C) Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC Adaptor • Route the cords through the guides. • Place the base unit on the posts of the wall plate and push down until it is firmly seated.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 12 INSTALLATION Preparation CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK It is important to charge the battery for 12 to 16 hours continuously without any interruption before you use the handset for the first time. 1 Remove the battery cover on the Red Black back of the handset by sliding it down. 2 Plug the battery pack cord into the connector with the correct polarity. (black and red wires). 3 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 13 INSTALLATION After the battery pack is fully charged; Operation Approx. battery life While in use (Talk mode) up to 7 hours While not in use (Standby mode) up to 14 days When "Low Battery"blinks on the LCD, all handset buttons are disabled and the battery needs to be charged. If this occurs during a call, you hear short beeps. Finish the call as soon as possible and place the handset on the base unit.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 14 INSTALLATION Preparation Before using the Handset, make sure to read the following instructions FLASH SELECT TONE/ / PULSE FUNC SETTING THE DIAL MODE Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: 1 Press and hold until you hear a confirmation tone. 2 To set the dial mode for Dial Mode:Pulse Dial Mode:Tone FLASH Tone - Press pulse dialing, press / PULSE . Or to set the Pulse - Press # dial mode for tone TONE/ dialing press TONE/ .
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 15 INSTALLATION SETTING OR CANCELING THE AUTO TALK FUNCTION 1 Press FUNC 2 Press SELECT . The LCD displays the current sAuto Talk:Off 1s 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code: setting. . Each time you press the On/Off setting will be switched. SELECT 3 Press FUNC . The handset returns to standby mode.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 16 INSTALLATION Preparation SETTING THE AREA CODE It is necessary to program your area code so that local calls will be displayed properly on caller ID. 1 Press FUNC 2 Press or . sAuto Talk:Off 1s 2 CIDCW :On 3 Area Code: 3 to move the pointer to Area Code. 3 Press SELECT . Enter a 3-digit area code. For example, enter “615.” If you enter a wrong number, press DELETE . 4 Press SELECT . Confirmation tone sounds.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 17 BASIC OPERATION Before using the Handset, make sure to read the following instructions. VOL/RING REDIAL ( ) FLASH ( ( ) VOL/RING TALK / ( ) Basics # TONE/ ) PULSE DELETE / CH MAKING A CALL Handset On The Base Handset Off The Base 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Press TALK . 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. OR 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Dial the number, then press TALK . 1) Press TALK . 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 5:59 PM Page 18 BASIC OPERATION REDIAL Handset On The Base Handset Off The Base 1) Pick up the handset and press TALK . 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Press REDIAL . Press REDIAL , then press TALK . Basics OUT OF RANGE During a call, as you begin to move too far from the base unit, the noise increases. Then, you should move closer to the base unit. If you travel out-of-range, your call terminates.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:00 PM Page 19 BASIC OPERATION BASE SPEAKER VOLUME SETTING To adjust the base unit speaker volume, press VOLUME/+ or VOLUME/– . TONE/PAUSE Do this To temporarily switch to tone dial (When the base is set to pulse mode), see page 14. Press TONE/ . The following numbers will be sent as tone dialing. To enter a pause within the dialing sequence Press PAUSE . “P” appears in the display which represents a pause.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:00 PM Page 20 MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 10 telephone numbers and their associated names in the memory. Basics NOTES: • Always press a button within 20 seconds or the phone will return to standby. • If you press a wrong button, an error tone sounds and the handset returns to standby mode. • If you receive an incoming call or a pager call from the base unit during the operation, the operation will be cancelled.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:00 PM Page 21 MEMORY DIALING 3 Press . 4 To enter a name, use the number keys. SELECT Store Name • See the steps for storing names and special characters. (see page 22) • If a name is not required, go to step 5. 5 Press SELECT . Store Number 6 Enter a telephone number to be stored. 7 Press . A confirmation beep sounds and the number is stored.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:00 PM Page 22 MEMORY DIALING STEPS FOR ENTERING NAMES AND SPECIAL CHARACTERS Refer to the letters on the number buttons to select the desired letter. Each button selects a character as shown as below.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:00 PM Page 23 MEMORY DIALING 10 When finished, press 11 Press stored. 12 Press . 1 1 2 SELECT 3 4 . 5 6 7 8 9 0 to be SELECT IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE WHILE ENTERING A NAME Use or to move the cursor to the incorrect character press to erase the wrong entry, then enter the correct characer. To delete all characters, press and hold DELETE . DELETE 1 Pick up the handset and press .
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:00 PM Page 24 MEMORY DIALING EDITING AND DELETING STORED NUMBERS You can delete a number or simply store another one in its place. When you store a new phone number, the data stored in that memory location is deleted automatically. 1 Pick up the handset and press and hold MEM The confirmation tone sounds. Basics 2 Enter a number (0-9) or press , to select the memory location you want to edit/delete. 3 Press SELECT . .
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:00 PM Page 25 MEMORY DIALING b DELETING THE STORED DATA (1) Press select (2) Press or or SELECT to move the pointer to . or DELETE . If is selected: A confirmation tone sounds and the number is erased. MEM Memory 1 Deleted Memory Store sTed Doe 1s 2 DOE JOHN Basics If is selected: The LCD returns to the “Memory Store” display. (3) Press Delete Memory 1? Yes sNo , or return the handset to the base unit.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:00 PM Page 26 CALLER ID/CALL WAITING • Before you can take advantage of the Caller ID and Call Waiting features, you must subscribe to these services from your local telephone company. • Name and number caller ID only work in conjunction with service provided by your local telephone company. ANSWERING A CALL WITH CALLER ID SERVICE 1 When the caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller's phone number along with the date and time.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:00 PM Page 27 CALLER ID/CALL WAITING "Caller ID" and "Call waiting" are separate services. CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number. You must subscribe to the "Caller ID on call waiting (CID CW) services" before you can use the following features. The "Call waiting" service can also be used independently. Please contact your local telephone company for details. VOL/RING VOL/RING ( ) FLASH ( SELECT L.D.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:00 PM Page 28 CALLER ID/CALL WAITING SEARCHING CALLER ID MEMORY To review who has called, follow the steps below. The caller ID memory retains a listing of the 20 most recent callers. 1 Pick up the handset and press CID . If new caller ID data does not exist: Total:02 If there is new caller ID data: New :01 Total:02 Caller ID/Call waiting 2 Press to display the latest incoming call. Press 3 Press to see previous incoming call.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:00 PM Page 29 CALLER ID/CALL WAITING EDITING CALLER ID DATA You can edit the Caller ID data. 1 Pick up the handset and press CID . Then, press or repeatedly to display the Caller ID data you want to edit. 2 Press L.D./1 for a long distance call prefix “1” and for area code setting and cancellation. 1/7 9:30AM 12 Ted Doe 456-7890 L.D./1 key LOCAL/3 LOCAL/3 1/7 9:30AM 12 Ted Doe 123-456-7890 key L.D.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:00 PM Page 30 CALLER ID/CALL WAITING 4 Press . A confirmation tone sounds and the Caller ID data SELECT is stored. Press CID to return to standby. If you select a memory location which is already stored: Press to select and press SELECT . A confirmation tone sounds and the new data overwrites the old data. The LCD returns to the Caller ID display screen. Replace Memory? Yes sNo If you select : The LCD returns to the Caller ID display screen.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:00 PM Page 31 CALLER ID/CALL WAITING DELETE ALL CALLER ID DATA: 1 Press CID 2 Press DELETE New :01 Total:02 Press 3 Press . . SELECT Delete All? Yes sNo to select Yes or No. or or DELETE . If you select , a confirmation tone sounds and the LCD displays “Total:00”. If you select , the LCD displays the number of Caller ID calls. CID New :01 Total:02 to return to the standby mode. CALL WAITING The LCD will show another incoming call even if you are on the line.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 32 USING THE MENU MODE Menu mode allows you to set the following Answering System functions. Following MENU MODE instructions assume that every setting starts from standby mode. REC MEMO/2WAY MENU VOLUME/+ SET VOLUME/– SELECT SELECT REW REPEAT / SELECT SKIP FF / SELECT LED display PLAY/STOP DELETE GREETING TIME Answering System Menu No.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 33 USING THE MENU MODE RECORDING THE GREETING MESSAGE You can record a personalized greeting message (up to 30 seconds) or use the pre-recorded message. When a call is received, the answering machine answers the call and plays the greeting message. 1 Press MENU once. You hear the pre-recorded message or current greeting message. 2 Press REC MEMO/2WAY and you will hear the guidance. Start to record your greeting message.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 34 USING THE MENU MODE SETTING THE CLOCK During play back, the answering machine announces the day and time that each message was recorded. 1 Press MENU twice. The system announces the current time. 2 Press SET . You hear the current day and the LED display shows the numbers [ ] through [ ]. 3 Press SELECT or SELECT until the correct day is announced. 4 Press 5 Press SET . SELECT or SELECT until you hear the correct hour setting.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 35 USING THE MENU MODE SETTING THE SECURITY CODE (PIN) To access your answering machine when you are away from home, you need to identify yourself with a security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN). You can select any two digit number between 00 and 99 as your security code (PIN). 1 Press MENU three times. You hear the current setting, and the LED display shows the current security code (PIN). 2 Press SET to change the security code (PIN).
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 36 USING MENU MODE SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS Select one of four ring time setting ( : Toll Saver). : 2rings, : 4rings, :6rings, 1 Press MENU five times. The current ring time is displayed on the LED display. 2 Press 3 Press SET to change the ring time. or SELECT or until the desired ring time : 2rings, : 4rings, :6rings, : Toll Saver). SELECT appears ( 4 Press SET to set the new ring time. The answering machine announces the ring time that you have set.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 37 USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE VOLUME/+ REW REPEAT / SELECT VOLUME/– ANSWER LED display SKIP FF DELETE / SELECT PLAY/STOP GREETING TIME TURNING THE ANSWERING MACHINE ON & OFF Press ANSWER to turn the answering machine on. The ANSWER LED will light, and the number of messages appears on the LED display. The greeting message will be played and you hear a long beep. To turn the answering machine off, press ANSWER . The LED display turns off.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 38 USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE CHECKING CLOCK SETTING You can check the time (day, hour, minute, AM, and PM) by using the Time stamp. To check the time, press TIME . The time will be announced. PLAYING RECORDED MESSAGES Answering System The display shows the total number of recorded messages. If new messages have been recorded, the number blinks. To listen to the messages, press PLAY/STOP . Messages will be played in the order they were received.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 39 USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE DELETING RECORDED MESSAGES To delete all messages: Press and hold DELETE till a beep sounds after playback of all messages. If there are messages that you have not listened to, an error tone sounds and the messages will not be deleted. To delete individual messages: While playing back the message you want to delete, press DELETE . The message is deleted and the next message will be played.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 40 USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE LEAVING A MEMO MESSAGE You can use the base unit to record a memo (up to 10 minutes), as a reminder to yourself or as a message for someone else in the household. A memo is stored and played back like any other incoming message, and the LED display will blink to indicate that a message has been received. 1 Press and hold REC MEMO/2WAY till a beep sounds. You hear “Record your message after the tone” and a long beep.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 41 USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE CALLING IN FROM A REMOTE LOCATION You can retrieve messages or change answering machine settings by calling your phone from a touch-tone phone. Even if the answering machine has been left off, you can still access it by turning it on first. 1 IF THE ANSWERING MACHINE IS OFF: Let the phone ring at least 10 times. The line will connect and you will hear several short beeps. Press # and enter your security code (PIN).
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 42 USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE TABLE OF COMMANDS Answering System OPERATION Press Remarks To repeat an incoming message; (during playback) # 1 Enter the command within 4 seconds after the beginning of the message to repeat the previous message, and after 4 seconds to repeat the current message. To playback an incoming message (up to 4 minutes) # 2 For longer playback, 2 at the end of press # the message.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Should any problem occur with the unit, use the following simple tests to determine whether or not servicing is required. PROBLEM SOLUTION • The charging contacts of the handset and base are not clean. → Clean them with a dry cloth. • The battery is not connected with correct polarity. → Install the battery pack correctly. • The battery is several years old. → Replace with a new battery. Battery pack becomes low quickly.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTION CHARGE LED will not light when the handset is placed on the base. • The charging contacts of the handset and the base are not clean. → Clean them with a dry cloth. • The AC adaptor of the base unit is disconnected. → Plug the AC adaptor firmly into the base unit and AC 120V outlet. • The handset is not on the base. → Place the handset on the base properly. Noise or interference. • The handset is too far from the base unit.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION • The recording capacity is full. → Delete some or all of the recorded messages. Answering machine does not play. • No message is recorded. → This is normal. The messages are not recorded/incomplete. • The message was too long or too short. → The message should not be longer than the recording time (1 or 4 minutes), or shorter than 2 seconds. • The recording capacity became full. → Delete recorded messages.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 46 WARRANTY/SERVICE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS If the cordless telephone should malfunction, or need changes or modifications, all repairs will be performed by an authorized Toshiba Service Station. This unit has been registered with the FCC for direct connection to the telephone network. Under the FCC program, no customer is authorized to repair this unit. This applies to units either in or out of warranty.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 47 WARRANTY/SERVICE TELEPHONE/TELEPHONE ANSWER MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY Toshiba America Consumer Products.Inc(“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii,Inc.(“THI”) make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 49 REMOTE OPERATION CARDS CUT REMOTE OPERATION OF FT-8981 A B Call your machine from touch tone phone. After your machine answers, enter # and security code (PIN) pressing each digit for at least 1 second. If you enter # and PIN correctly, your machine sounds invitation tone after the announcement. Now enter the command (# and number) by pressing the keypad. To playback incoming and memo messages, press #2. To skip, press #3 C D during playback.
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FT-8981.qx 3/14/1 6:01 PM Page 52 For technical assistance, purchase of accessories or service, please access www.toshiba.com/tacp. IMPORTANT We suggest you record the following information and retain for your records along with your bill of sale or equipment document. Model no.__________________ Serial no.______________ Purchase date______________ Dealer_________________ Dealer address _____________________________________ © UCZZ01316BZ 2001 TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
