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2-9774

25-Channel Cordless Speakerphone with
Type II Caller ID and Dual LCD Display
User’s Guide

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Page 1: ...We bring good things to life 2 9774 25 Channel Cordless Speakerphone with Type II Caller ID and Dual LCD Display User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...by the telephone company Party lines are subject to telephone company tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line Check with your local telephone company INTERFERENCE INFORMATION This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used ...

Page 3: ...6 USING THE SPEAKERPHONE 16 ANSWERING AND PLACING CALLS 17 SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKER AND HANDSET 17 CALLER ID OPERATION 18 RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS 18 REVIEWING MESSAGES 19 MESSAGE ERRORS 19 DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER 20 DELETING CALLER ID RECORDS 20 DELETING ALL CALLER ID RECORDS 20 SPECIAL FEATURES 21 CALL WAITING WITH CALLER ID 21 STORING NAMES AND NUMBERS 21 INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING...

Page 4: ...and number of a call that beeps in while you are talking on the phone with someone else VOICE MESSAGING This feature requires a subscription from the telephone company allows callers to leave messages while you are talking on the phone DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to prevent false ringing unauthorized access and charges to your phone line IMPORTANT Whe...

Page 5: ... with this unit Using other adapters may damage the unit Wall mount bracket WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT CAUTION RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK DONOTOPEN THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE T R I A N G L E I S A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF I M P O R T A N T I N S T R U C T I O N S A C C O M PA N Y I N G T...

Page 6: ... the phone to charge for 12 hours before using the first time The CHARGE IN USE light comes on indicat ing that the battery is charging If you don t charge the handset battery properly for 12 hours when you first set up the phone performance of the battery will be compromised 6 After charging connect the telephone line cord to the phone and then to the wall jack NOTE Use only the Thomson power sup...

Page 7: ...on If you don t charge the handset battery properly for 12 hours when you first set up the phone the battery s performance will be compromised 3 After charging plug the short telephone line cord into the phone jack on the back of the unit and then to the wall jack 4 Attach the wall mount bracket by inserting the two tabs at the top and then snapping the tab at the bottom into place 5 Slip the moun...

Page 8: ... The handset ringer switch can be set to ON or OFF Also the base has a 3 position switch OFF LO and HI that controls the unit s ringing ability If the switch is OFF the unit will not ring VOLUME The handset has a VOLUME switch with two settings HI and NORMAL The base has a variable slide control PHONE LINE DC 12V POWER TONE PULSE HIGH NORM AL VOLUM E ON OFF RINGER VOLUME control HIGH NORM AL VOLUM...

Page 9: ...priate number keys 3a If 7 digit dialing no area code is accepted for local calls in you area enter your 3 digit area code using the number keys 3b If instead 10 digit dialing area code number is required for ALL local calls in your area enter 000 to prevent area codes from being removed The phone emits 2 beeps to confirm it has accepted the area code entry 4 To change or enter your area code agai...

Page 10: ...To make a call press the PHONE button before you dial To hang up press PHONE again or put the handset back on the base RECEIVING A CALL 1 Check the display to see who is calling 2 Press the PHONE button to answer the call SPEAKER MEMORY REDIAL FLASH DEF3 ABC2 1 MNO6 JKL5 GHI4 WXYZ9 TUV8 PQRS7 OPER0 TONE MUTE PAGE INT DIAL 1 CALL BACK DELETE ENTER VIP PAUSE SPEAKER button DEF3 ABC2 1 MNO6 JKL5 GHI4...

Page 11: ...he handset is on place it in the base and it will automatically hang up AUTOMATIC REDIAL The handset and base each keep a separate redial number up to 48 digits The number will remain in the redial memory until another number is dialed TO REDIAL THE LAST NUMBER CALLED AT THE HANDSET 1 Pick up handset 2 Press PHONE 3 Wait for dial tone 4 Press REDIAL DEF3 ABC2 1 MNO6 JKL5 GHI4 WXYZ9 TUV8 PQRS7 OPER...

Page 12: ...n speakerphone mode press the MUTE button Mute can be accessed from the base and MUTE will show in the base display Press MUTE again to cancel SPEAKER MEMORY REDIAL FLASH DEF3 ABC2 1 MNO6 JKL5 GHI4 WXYZ9 TUV8 PQRS7 OPER0 TONE MUTE PAGE INT DIAL 1 CALL BACK DELETE ENTER VIP PAUSE REDIAL button DEF3 ABC2 1 MNO6 JKL5 GHI4 WXYZ9 TUV8 PQRS7 OPER0 TONE FLASH CH VIP MEMORY REDIAL DELETE CALL BACK ENTER I...

Page 13: ...n 4 Hang up when finished The phone returns to pulse rotary service INTERCOM The intercom feature of your cordless phone allows you to have a two way conversation between the handset and the base unit without tying up the telephone line Since the telephone line is not being used you can still receive incoming calls DEF3 ABC2 1 MNO6 JKL5 GHI4 WXYZ9 TUV8 PQRS7 OPER0 TONE FLASH CH VIP MEMORY REDIAL D...

Page 14: ... the handset wait for the person with the handset to press INTERCOM 2 A paging tone will sound at the base the intercom is now active 3 When finished press INTERCOM on the handset or PAGE INT on the base to deactivate intercom NOTE Handset must be within range of the base unit in order for intercom to function ...

Page 15: ...FLASH button FLASH Use the FLASH button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer These services are available through your local phone company The FLASH button is also used to enter a pause in the dialing sequence when using the handset PAUSE is used on the base TIP Do not use the PHONE or SPEAKER buttons to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or ...

Page 16: ... effect SPEAKER MEMORY REDIAL FLASH DEF3 ABC2 1 MNO6 JKL5 GHI4 WXYZ9 TUV8 PQRS7 OPER0 TONE MUTE PAGE INT DIAL 1 CALL BACK DELETE ENTER VIP PAUSE PAGE button PAGE Press the PAGE button on the base to momentarily locate a misplaced handset or request an intercom conversation When you press the PAGE button the handset beeps and gives a series of tones for a short period PAGING YOU also shows on the h...

Page 17: ...hone indicator light is on when the speakerphone is in use ANSWERING AND PLACING CALLS Receiving a Call 1 Pick up handset and press PHONE or press SPEAKER on base to answer an incoming call 2 Press SPEAKER or replace handset to hang up the phone SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKER AND HANDSET You can switch between speakerphone and handset after dialing a number or anytime during a conversation Speaker to H...

Page 18: ...ed and decide whether or not to answer the call If you are not at home the telephone stores the information so that you can see who called while you were out NOTE The Caller ID memory holds 25 names and numbers When the memory is full only the most recent calls are stored The oldest stored number in memory is deleted to make room for the newest call which will be desig nated as call 25 in the Call...

Page 19: ...in the transmission of information to your caller ID phone CALLER ID ERROR appears in the display If you have not subscribed to Caller ID service or it is not working NO CALLER ID will show in the display NOTE Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability CALLER ID ERROR NO CALLER ID As you review calls the display shows you the following information the telephone number ...

Page 20: ...D records 2 Press and hold DELETE The display asks you to confirm that you want to erase all records 3 Press DELETE again to erase all records DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER Make sure the phone is OFF Use the arrow buttons to display the desired caller ID record Press the CALL BACK button if the number is local Press the DIAL 1 key on the handset or MUTE on the base to dial a long distance number or a...

Page 21: ...when you store numbers 1 Press the MEMORY button 2 Press ENTER The display prompts you to ENTER NAME up to 15 characters 3 Use the keypad to store a name More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys For example to enter Joe Smith press 5 for J press 6 three times for O press 3 two times for E press 1 to enter a space before you start entering the last name press 7 four times for S pre...

Page 22: ...n numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 8 4 Press MEMORY The display prompts you to ENTER TEL NUMBER 5 Use the keypad to enter the number you want to store up to 24 digits 6 Press MEMORY The display prompts you with SELECT MEMO Press a number key 0 9 to store the dialed number in that memory location 7 Record whose number is stored in the location on the memory directory card on the back of the handset You will...

Page 23: ... Press the FLASH button on the handset or PAUSE VIP on the base to insert a delay in the dialing sequence when storing a phone num ber A delay is sometimes needed to wait for a dial tone For example after you dial 9 for an outside line or to wait for a computer access tone Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence FLASH VERY IMPORTANT If you make test calls to emergency numbers stored i...

Page 24: ...equently called long distance number 9 1 Make sure the phone is ON 2 Press MEMORY and then press 7 3 When you hear the access tone press MEMORY and then press 8 4 At the next access tone press MEMORY and then 9 TIP Wait for the access tones before pressing the next memory button or your call might not go through USING CALL BACK Call Back is used to automatically dial a number stored in memory 1 Ma...

Page 25: ...P memory REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED NUMBERS 1 Press MEMORY 2 Select the stored number with the review arrow buttons 3 While the entry is displayed press the DELETE key to delete the entry The display asks you to confirm that you want to delete the entry 4 Press DELETE a second time to delete the entry To exit the memory review mode press MEMORY MEMORY DELETE DELETE VIP ENTER ERASE MEMO NOTE If ...

Page 26: ...croll through the VIP list 3 When you see the desired name number in the display press DELETE 4 ERASE CALL ID appears in the display Press DELETE again ERASING ALL VIP NUMBERS 1 Press VIP and the arrow keys 2 Press and hold the DELETE button 3 ERASE ALL VIP appears in the display 4 Press DELETE again VOICE MESSAGING Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service and you subscribe to it...

Page 27: ...ou if you want to erase the current Caller ID record or VIP record that is shown on the display ERASE MEMO Prompt asking you if you want to erase one of the 10 numbers stored in the phone s outgoing memory NEW Number of new calls since you last reviewed your messages OUT OF AREA The incoming call is from an area not serviced by Caller ID or the information was not sent PAGING YOU Someone is pressi...

Page 28: ...T expose to direct sunlight or moisture Avoid dropping the handset as well as other rough treatment to the phone Clean the phone with a soft cloth Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and base with a soft cloth Ni...

Page 29: ...valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring This message indicates either the presence of noises on the line or that an invalid message has been sent from the telephone company CALL WAITING PROBLEM SOLUTION You must subscribe to Call Waiting for this feature to work Even if you have subscribed to both Call Waiting and Caller ID you must call your phone company and tel...

Page 30: ...ht be your wiring or local service Is the handset out of range of the base Make sure the battery is properly charged 12 hours Is the battery pack installed correctly Did the handset beep when you pressed the PHONE button Did the light come on The battery may need to be charged Make sure the TONE PULSE switch on the base is correctly set Handset does not ring Make sure the RINGER switch on the hand...

Page 31: ... seconds to reset the security code If that doesn t work charge battery for 12 hours Clean charging contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth or an eraser See solutions for No dial tone Replace battery Memory Dialing Did you program the memory location keys correctly Did you follow the proper dialing sequence Make sure TONE PULSE switch is correctly set Did you reprogram numbers into memory a...

Page 32: ... and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for the equipment You must upon request provide this information to your telephone company The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5...

Page 33: ...e telephone network the telephone company where practicable may notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations or procedures where such ...

Page 34: ...CING THE BATTERY 2 Slide open the battery compartment door 3 Remove battery strap 4 Pull out the battery plug 5 Remove the battery pack 6 Replace and plug in the new battery pack Battery Holding Strap 7 Replace the battery strap 8 Replace the battery compart ment door CHARGE IN USE indicator 9 Charge the battery for 12 hours before use SPEAKER MEMORY REDIAL FLASH CHARGE IN USE DEF3 ABC2 1 MNO6 JKL...

Page 35: ...t handset battery 5 2429 14 95 9 95 Copy your complete account number from your MasterCard AC power supply adapter Use VISA or MasterCard preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or Cash All accessories are subject to availability Where applicable we will ship a superseding model Shipping Handling and Insurance _______________ Total Amount Enclosed _______________ Mail o...

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Page 37: ... 23 Channel 12 D Desktop Installation 6 Dialing a stored number 23 Distinctive Ring 11 F Flash 15 G General Product Care 28 H Hearing Aid Compatibility 2 I Important Information 2 Installation 5 Desktop 6 Wall mount 7 Intercom 13 14 Interference Information 2 Introduction 4 M Memory Feature Chain Dialing 24 Changing a stored number 23 Deleting stored numbers 25 Dialing a stored number 23 Storing n...

Page 38: ...elephone Network Information 33 Telephone Operation 10 Telephone Setup 8 Temporary Tone 13 Troubleshooting Tips 29 U Using Call Back 24 V VERY IMPORTANT PERSON VIP FEATURE 25 Calling a VIP number 25 Removing a VIP number 26 Storing a VIP number 25 Voice messaging 4 26 Volume 8 W Wall Mount Installation 7 ...

Page 39: ... Centre 7400 A Bramalea Road Mississauga Ontario L5S 1X1 The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies suc...

Page 40: ...Model 2 9774 15362530 Rev 2 E F 98 52 Printed in China 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marque s déposée s ...

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