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2.4 GHz Dual Handset Call Waiting
Caller ID Cordless Telephone
User’s Guide

21006

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Page 1: ...1 We bring good things to life 2 4 GHz Dual Handset CallWaiting Caller ID CordlessTelephone User s Guide 21006 ...

Page 2: ...ion is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the telephone company must give you adequate notice in writing to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service INTERFERENCE INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject t...

Page 3: ...ELINES 10 INSTALLING THE PHONE 11 CONNECTING THE AC ELECTRICAL POWER 11 CONNECTING THETELEPHONE LINE 12 WALL MOUNTING THE BASE 12 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS 12 USING THE SOFT KEYS 12 LANGUAGE 12 AREA CODE 13 RINGER TONE 13 TONE PULSE 14 REGISTRATION 14 HANDSET DE REGISTRATION 15 GLOBAL DE REGISTRATION 16 WALKIETALKIE 16 DEFAULT SETTING 17 BASIC OPERATION 17 CHARGE INDICATOR 17 MAKING A CALL 17 ANSWERI...

Page 4: ... RECORDS IN THE PHONE S MEMORY 29 DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER 30 DELETING THE CURRENT CALLER ID RECORD 31 DELETING ALL CALLER ID RECORDS 31 CHANGING THE BATTERY 32 BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 32 BELT CLIP AND OPTIONAL HEADSET 33 CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP 33 CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET TO THE HANDSET 33 DISPLAY MESSAGES 34 HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS 35 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 36 GENERAL PRODUCT CARE 39 CA...

Page 5: ...erence CallTransfer Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible Tone Pulse Dialing Up to 50 Name and Number Memory Dialing This telephone has been designed to be simple to use however you can reach its full potential more quickly by taking a few minutes to read this Instruction Book This telephone is a multifunction product for use with Call Waiting and Caller ID services available from your local telep...

Page 6: ...ones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs microwave ovens and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV microwave ovens or VCR If such interference continues move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances Certain other communications devices may also use the 2 4 GHz freque...

Page 7: ...ne v v ringer page flash redial TALK format conference call back c i d vol talk callback button soft keys display format conference button cid vol up or down arrow buttons redial button page int button ringer button flash button tone button pause button HANDSET LAYOUT ...

Page 8: ...8 BASE LAYOUT HANDSET CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT in use page charge page page button indicator antenna in use page indicator charge indicator Back Side charge charge indicator AC power supply ...

Page 9: ...al phone company to find out how to get one installed Base Dual Handsets Belt clip Mounting pedestal AC power supply Telephone line cord i n t 9wxyz 6mno 3def 8tuv 5jkl 2abc 7pqrs 4ghi 1 0oper pause tone v v ringer page flash redial TALK format conference call back c i d vol i n t 9wxyz 6mno 3def 8tuv 5jkl 2abc 7pqrs 4ghi 1 0oper pause tone v v ringer page flash redial TALK format conference call ...

Page 10: ...nes Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes other phones or modems IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Install telephone near both a telephone modular jack and an electrical power outlet Avoid sources of noise such as a window by a busy street and electrical noise such motors microwave ovens and fluorescent lighting Avoid heat sources such as heating air ducts heati...

Page 11: ...on the back of the base and the other end into an electrical outlet CAUTION Use only the ATLINKS USA Inc power supply 5 2489 that came with this unit Using other power supplies may damage the unit 2 Plug the handset charge cradle into an electrical outlet NOTE The charge indicator on the base and the charge indicator on the handset charge cradle turns on to indicate the handset battery is charging...

Page 12: ...ded PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS This system uses a menu structure and soft key function buttons to give you access to all of the built in features USING THE SOFT KEYS There are three buttons under the display box which represent several soft key programmable functions Use the buttons to activate the soft key icons that appear in the display box You may program the following items with the soft keys Lan...

Page 13: ...to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu RINGER TONE Make sure your handset is in the menu mode and make sure the ringer is turned on You may choose from six different ringer tones 1 Use the cid vol up or down arrow button to move the cursor to RINGERTONE 2 Press the OK soft key and you will hear the selected ringer tone The default setting is 1 3 Use the touch tone pad to enter a ...

Page 14: ...ay returns to the main menu NOTE Press the EXIT soft key once to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu If you aren t sure which dialing system you have set the telephone to tone dialing and make a test call If the call connects the setting is correct If the call does not connect set the telephone to pulse dialing REGISTRATION The dual handsets included with the 21006 are pre regist...

Page 15: ...ion tone NOTE Press the EXIT soft key once to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu Or press and hold the EXIT soft key to return to standby mode HANDSET DE REGISTRATION Deregistration cancels a handset s registration If you do not know a handset s name you should deregister the handset according to the steps below During the de registration process keep the handset near the base M...

Page 16: ...ot be used until the handset is re registered 1 Press and hold the page button on the base until the IN USE PAGE indicator on the base flashes 2 Press and hold the page button on the base again until the IN USE PAGE indicator on the base flashes rapidly 3 Press and release the page button on the base once All handsets are de registered and REGISTER HANDSET shows in the display WALKIE TALKIE This f...

Page 17: ...shows in the display 3 Use the touch tone pad to select 1 YES 2 NO or use the cid vol up or down arrow button to move the cursor to 1 YES or 2 NO NOTE If you choose YES all the settings in the programmable menu are returned to factory default setting 4 Press the OK soft key to save your selection NOTE Press the EXIT soft key once to keep the previous setting and return to the main menu BASIC OPERA...

Page 18: ...ck button on the handset and the number automatically dials NOTE You may enter up to 32 pre dial digits NOTE If you want to delete the pre dial number you entered press the DEL soft key until all of the digits are erased AUTO STANDBY If you place the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook during a call the handset automatically disconnects the line RINGER ON OFF SWITCH The handset...

Page 19: ...by pressing the flash button TIP Don t press the talk callback button on the cordless handset to activate a custom calling service such as call waiting or you ll hang up the phone LAST NUMBER REDIAL To quickly redial the last number you dialed 1 Press the talk callback button 2 Press the redial button OR 3 Press the redial button first then press the talk callback button If you get a busy signal a...

Page 20: ...egistered handsets at the same time 1 Press the page button on the base Both handsets beep for two minutes and PAGING FROM BASE shows on each handset s display 2 To cancel the page press the page button on the base or press the talk callback button on each handset MUTE To have a private off line conversation use the MUTE feature The party on the other end of the line cannot hear you but you can st...

Page 21: ...ice VOL 1 is minimum and VOL 4 is maximum INTERCOM The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another handset without tying up the telephone line And since the telephone line is not being used you can still receive incoming calls MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL Make sure the phone is OFF not inTALK mode 1 Press the page int button on the handset 2 Use the touch tone pad to select the hand...

Page 22: ...u may also have a three way conversation between the external caller and the handsets or you may transfer the external telephone call to another handset NOTE Before you intercom page another handset you must decide whether you want to create a two way or a three way conversation TWO WAY CALLING 1 During an external call press the HOLD soft key to place the external call on hold LINE ON HOLD shows ...

Page 23: ...iving handset TRANSFERRING EXTERNAL CALLS TO OTHER HANDSETS You may transfer an external call from handset to handset 1 Press the HOLD soft key on the handset to put the line on hold 2 Press theTRANS soft key LINE ON HOLD EXTENSION shows on the originating handset s display 3 Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select Handset 1 or Handset 2 You will hear a paging tone PAGING shows on the orig...

Page 24: ...e to enter Bill Smith press the 2 key twice for the letter B Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L and press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last name Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S press the 6 key once for the letter M press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I press the 8 key for...

Page 25: ...m NOTE If the redial number has more than 24 digits the redial number cannot be stored in memory INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE Press the button on the handset number pad to insert a delay in dialing sequence of a stored telephone number when a pause is 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...

Page 26: ... want to change or delete a number simply press the EXIT soft key or wait for one minute to exit the review mode automatically DIALING A NUMBER FROM MEMORY 1 Make sure the phone is inTALK mode ON by pressing the talk callback button 2 Press the DIR soft key to display the stored information 3 Use the touch tone pad to enter the memory location number The number dials automatically OR 1 Make sure t...

Page 27: ...hen press 08 4 At the next access tone press the DIR soft key and then 09 CALLER ID Caller ID CID is a service available from your local telephone company For Caller ID to work on this system you must subscribe to Caller ID service To receive Caller ID information for a Call Waiting call you must subscribe to the combined Caller ID Call Waiting service When your telephone rings and you are subscri...

Page 28: ... decide whether or not to answer the call If you are not at home or cannot answer your telephone s Caller ID memory automatically stores the call number date time phone number and name for the 40 most recent calls received so you can see who called while you were unavailable When the 41st call is received the oldest Caller ID record 1st call is automatically deleted You may review the stored infor...

Page 29: ...the caller The number of the call with regard to the order received The name of the caller if this service is available in your area Time and date the call was received NEW appears for all calls that have not been previously reviewed NOTE Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability STORING CALLER ID RECORDS IN THE PHONE S MEMORY You may store Caller ID information in th...

Page 30: ...e display 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press cid vol up or down arrow button until the desired call record shows in the display Depending on a how the incoming caller s phone number is formatted when it is received and b whether or not you previously pre programmed your local area code into the set up menu you may need to adjust the format of the incoming caller s stored phone n...

Page 31: ... vol up or down arrow button to display the Caller ID record you want to delete 3 Press the DEL soft key The display shows DELETE CALL ID 4 Press the OK soft key to erase the record The display shows DELETED NOTE Press the EXIT soft key on handset to return to the standby mode DELETING ALL CALLER ID RECORDS To delete all the Caller ID names and numbers from the Caller ID memory 1 Make sure the pho...

Page 32: ...ery plug 4 Put the battery compartment door back on 5 Place handset in the base or handset charge cradle to charge If you don t charge the handset battery properly for 12 hours when you first set up the phone and or when you install a new battery pack the battery s long term performance will be compromised BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not burn disassemble mutilate or puncture Like other batteries...

Page 33: ...1 Connect the headset to the headset jack on the side of the handset The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is connected 2 Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head and over your ear Move the microphone to approximately two to three inches from your mouth 3 Press the talk callback button to answer a call or make calls using the headset 4 To return to nor...

Page 34: ...ns DELETE ALL Prompt asking if you want to erase all Caller ID records DELETE CALL ID Prompt asking if you want to erase the current Caller ID record that is shown on the display DELETE Prompt asking if you want to erase one of the 50 numbers stored in the phone s outgoing memory END OF LIST Indicates that there is no additional information in Caller ID memory NEW Indicates call or calls have not ...

Page 35: ...d in memory NO DATA No Caller ID information was received you are not subscribed to Caller ID service or Caller ID service is not working NEW CALL XX XX represents the number of new Caller ID records not reviewed Low Battery Prompt indicating the battery needs to be charged LONG DISTANCE Prompt indicating Caller ID record is a long distance call HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS Signal Meaning A long warbling...

Page 36: ... sure the battery pack in the handset is properly installed Does the handset beep when you press the talk callback button Does the charge indicator on the base turn on The battery may need to be charged Place handset in charge cradle for at least 20 seconds to reset the unit Dial tone is OK but can t dial out Make sure theTONE PULSE dialing mode is set to the type of phone service you are subscrib...

Page 37: ... program the memory location keys correctly Did you follow proper dialing sequence Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless handset Unplug the AC power supply from the wall outlet and the back of the base Remove the handset battery Wait for 30 seconds and plug the power supply back into the base and electrical outlet Reconnect the battery and charge for 12 hours Charge Indi...

Page 38: ...is message if it detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring This message indicates the presence of noise on the line No Caller ID Are you subscribed to Caller ID service from your local telephone company BATTERY If you experience any of the following problems even after recharging the battery you may need to replace the battery pack Short ...

Page 39: ... ship the phone at a later date Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and base with a clean pencil eraser CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION Aluminum siding Foil backing on insulation Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals You re too close to appliances such as microwaves stoves computers etc Atmospheric conditions such as strong storms Base is installed in ...

Page 40: ...is guide or call customer service at 1 800 448 0329 Or refer inquiries to ATLINKS USA Inc Manager Consumer Relations P O Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period Purchase date ___________...

Page 41: ... or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson to Thomson Mail Order Department P O Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 8419 Name_______________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________ Apt ____________ City ________________________State________ ZIP_________________ Daytime Phone Number _______________________________ 5 00 ________________________________________...

Page 42: ...one Line 12 D Default Setting 17 Deleting All Caller ID Records 31 Deleting the Current Caller ID Record 31 Dialing a Caller ID Number 30 Dialing a Number from Memory 26 Display Messages 34 E Equipment Approval Information 2 Exit 19 F Flash Call Waiting 19 G General Product Care 39 Global De registration 16 H Handset Charge Cradle Layout 8 Handset De Registration 15 Handset Sound Signals 35 Handse...

Page 43: ...ords 28 Registration 14 Reviewing the Caller ID List 29 Reviewing Changing or Deleting Information Stored in Memory 25 Ringer Tone 13 Ringer On Off Switch 18 S Service 40 Storing a Redial Number 25 Storing Caller ID Records in the Phone s Memory 29 Storing Names and Numbers in Memory 24 T TemporaryTone Dialing 20 Three Way Calling 23 Tone Pulse 14 Transferring External Calls to Other Handsets 23 T...

Page 44: ... of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE ISTHE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLETOTHIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRE...

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