1. Make sure the mounting bracket is securely fastened to the bottom of the base. The
mounting bracket should be snapped into the upper four slots on the base’s bottom.
2. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON, and place handset in the cradle on the
base.
3. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the back of base and the other end into
an AC outlet. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator comes on and indicates the battery is
charging.
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge
the phone, battery performance will be compromised.
4. Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base and into a
modular phone jack.
5. Raise the base antenna.
NOTE:
The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone dialing. To change to pulse
(rotary) dialing, see “Tone/Pulse Dialing.” If you don’t know which type of service you
have, check with the phone company.
26920/26921
40-Channel 900MHz
Cordless Telephone
User’s Guide
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Headset (for
26921 only)
Belt Clip (for
26921 only)
Handset
Base
Mounting
bracket
CHARGE/
IN USE
PAGE
CHAN
MNO
6
JKL
5
GHI
4
DEF
3
ABC
2
1
WXYZ
9
TUV
8
PQRS
7
#
OPER
0
TONE
*
TALK
MUTE
FLASH
RE/PA
MEM
ON OFF
VOL
RINGER
I
NTRODUCTION
Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone is designed to give you flexibility in use and high
quality performance. To get the most from your new cordless telephone, we suggest
that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.
IMPORTANT:
Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least
one phone in your home that is not cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.
B
EFORE
Y
OU
B
EGIN
P
ARTS
C
HECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
W
ALL
M
OUNT
I
NSTALLATION
Because it is necessary to charge the handset
for 12 hours prior to connecting the phone for
use the first time, it is better to leave the unit
on a flat surface during initial charge before
attempting to hang it on the wall.
1. Turn the phone over and remove the
mounting bracket by pressing the tabs at the
top of the bracket. Turn the bracket upside
down and reattach it to the base by inserting
the tabs into the lower four slots on the
bottom of the unit.
2. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to
ON and place the handset in the cradle on
the base.
3. Plug the power supply into the power jack on
the back of the base and the other end into
an AC outlet. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator
comes on and indicates the battery is
charging.
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior
to first use. If you don’t properly charge the
phone, battery performance will be compromised.
4. Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base and into a
modular phone jack.
5. Remove the handset hook; turn it upside down, and put it back in the slot (you need to
do this to keep the handset from falling out of the base).
6. Slip the mounting holes (on the bottom of the base and on the bracket) over the wall
plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into place. (Wall plate not included.)
7. Raise the base antenna.
NOTE:
The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone dialing. To change to pulse
(rotary) dialing, see “Tone/Pulse Dialing.” If you don’t know which type of service you
have, check with the phone company.
C
ORDLESS
P
HONE
B
ASICS
M
AKING
A
C
ALL
After initial set up, put handset in the base for 12 hours to
charge the battery.
The only two things you need to know to make a call are:
• Press the TALK button before you dial.
• Press TALK or place the handset in the base to hang up.
I
N
U
SE
I
NDICATOR
You know the phone is on when you see the IN USE
indicator on the handset light.
R
EDIAL
Press the TALK button, then press the RE/PA (redial/pause)
button to redial the last number you called (up to 32 digits).
R
ECEIVING
A
C
ALL
To answer a call, you must press the TALK button before you
can talk.
F
LASH
Use the FLASH button to activate custom calling services
such as Call Waiting or call transfer, which are available
through your local phone company.
TIP:
If you press the TALK button to activate custom
calling services such as call waiting, you’ll hang up the
phone. Press FLASH instead.
V
OLUME
The VOL button controls the volume of the handset's
earpiece.
R
INGER
S
WITCH
The handset ringer switch can be set to ON or OFF. If the switch is off, the unit will not ring.
M
UTE
Use the MUTE button to interrupt a phone conversation to talk privately with someone
else in the room.
1. Press MUTE to activate mute feature (the BAT LOW/MUTE indicator blinks).
2. Press MUTE again to turn it off.
T
ONE
/P
ULSE
D
IALING
This adjustment allows you to select tone (touch-tone) or pulse (rotary) mode dialing.
The phone is automatically set for touch-tone use.
T
ONE
1. Make sure the phone is
OFF
.
2. Press and hold the CHAN button for 2 seconds until the phone beeps.
3. Press TONE*.
P
ULSE
1. Make sure the phone is
OFF
.
2. Press and hold the CHAN button for 2 seconds until the phone beeps.
3. Press #.
T
EMPORARY
T
ONE
This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services
offered by banks, credit card companies, etc., by pressing the TONE button to
temporarily make the phone touch-tone compatible. To get information about your bank
account, for example, you would:
1. Press the TALK button.
2. Call the bank’s information line.
3. Press the TONE button after your call is answered.
4. Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction.
5. Hang up when finished. The phone returns to pulse (rotary) service.
P
AGING
THE
H
ANDSET
Press the PAGE button on the base to locate a
misplaced handset. When you press the PAGE
button, the handset beeps. Press the TALK button
when you locate the handset.
NOTE:
You can still page the handset with the
ringer off.
C
HANNEL
B
UTTON
If you ever experience any interference or don’t have clear voice quality, press the
CHAN button on the handset to advance to another channel.
M
EMORY
Store up to 10 numbers in memory for quick dialing.
S
TORING
A
N
UMBER
IN
M
EMORY
1. Make sure the phone is
OFF
.
2. Press the MEM button
3. Dial the number (up to 20 digits).
4. Press MEM.
5. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number
in that memory location.
C
HANGING
A
S
TORED
N
UMBER
Use the same procedure to change a stored number as
you do to store a number— you’re just replacing the
phone number with a different number.
S
TORING
A
REDIAL
NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is
OFF
.
2. Press MEM.
3. Press RE/PA (redial/pause).
4. Press MEM.
5. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.
Model 26920R
15726710 (Rev. 0 E/F)
01-05
Printed in China
CHAN
MNO
6
JKL
5
GHI
4
DEF
3
ABC
2
1
WXYZ
9
TUV
8
PQRS
7
#
OPER
0
TONE
*
TALK
MUTE
FLASH
RE/PA
MEM
ON OFF
VOL
RINGER
MEM button
CHAN button
RE/PA
button
CUS
T
OMER:
CUT
AL
ONG DO
T
TED LINE.
✂
DESCRIPTION
CATALOG NUMBER
PRICE* QUANTITY
TOTAL
Belt clip
5-2452
$5.95
Headset
5-2425
$36.35
5-2459
$13.10
Replacement battery
5-2451
5-2444
(white)
(black)
A
CCESSORY
O
RDER
F
ORM
(
OR
C
ALL
1-800-338-0376
FOR
ACCESSORIES
ONLY
)
2
1
3
4
5
CHARGE/
IN USE
PAGE
PAGE
button
CHARGE/
IN USE
PAGE
5
1
2
3
4
6
7
CHAN
MNO
6
JKL
5
GHI
4
DEF
3
ABC
2
1
WXYZ
9
TUV
8
PQRS
7
#
OPER
0
TONE
*
TALK
MUTE
FLASH
RE/PA
MEM
ON OFF
VOL
RINGER
RE/PA
button
TALK
button
CHAN
MNO
6
JKL
5
GHI
4
DEF
3
ABC
2
1
WXYZ
9
TUV
8
PQRS
7
#
OPER
0
TONE
*
TALK
MUTE
FLASH
RE/PA
MEM
ON OFF
VOL
RINGER
FLASH
button
MUTE
button
RINGER– ON
OFF switch
VOL button
S
TORING
A
P
AUSE
IN
M
EMORY
Use the RE/PA button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in the dialing sequence
(for example, when you must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when you must enter
codes to access your bank’s information line). Each pause counts toward the 20-digit
limit.
If you need to dial 9 to get an outside line and want to store a number in memory
without having to dial 9 each time, you would:
1. Make sure the phone is
OFF
.
2. Press MEM.
3. Press 9.
4. Press RE/PA.
5. Dial the phone number you want to store in memory.
6. Press MEM.
7. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.
TIP:
If you need a longer pause, press RE/PA button more times.
D
IALING
A
S
TORED
N
UMBER
1. Make sure the phone is
ON
by pressing the TALK button.
2. Press MEM.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location. The number dials
automatically.
IMPORTANT:
If you make test calls to emergency numbers stored in memory, remain
on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call to the dispatcher. Also, it’s a good
idea to make these calls in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
H
EADSET
AND
B
ELT
C
LIP
O
PERATION
C
ONNECTING
A
HEADSET
TO
THE
HANDSET
For hands free conversation, connect
the headset (provided with 26921 only)
to the HEADSET jack as shown. The
handset receiver and microphone are
disabled when the headset is
connected.
Adjust the headset to rest comfortably
on top of your head and over your ear.
Move the microphone to approximately
2 to 3 inches from your mouth.
• Press the TALK button to answer or
place a call before using the headset.
C
ONNECTING
THE
B
ELT
C
LIP
There are two slots, one on each side of
the handset.
• Attach the belt clip (provided with
26921 only) by inserting the sides of
the belt clip into the slots. Snap the
ends of the belt clip into place.
C
HANGING
THE
B
ATTERY
Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace battery.
1. Remove the battery compartment door.
2. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and
remove the battery pack from the handset.
3. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord into the
jack inside the handset.
4. Put the battery compartment door back on.
5. Place handset in the base 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.
H
E
A
D
S
ET
HEADSET
jack
Headset plug
Slot for
belt clip
Slot for
belt clip
B
ATTERY
S
AFETY
P
RECAUTIONS
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic
materials could be released which can cause injury.
• To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the User’s
Guide.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
NOTE:
This product contains a nickel-cadmium rechargeable
battery and must be recycled or disposed of properly. We suggest
that you check with your local Environmental Agency regarding
recycling or disposal.
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
G
UIDE
In case of difficulty, please check the following Troubleshooting Guide before seeking
service.
Problem
Solution
No dial tone
• Check installation:
— Is the base power cord connected to a
working outlet?
— Is CHARGE/IN USE indicator on?
— Is the telephone line cord connected to
the base unit and the wall jack?
• Disconnect the base from the wall jack
and connect another phone to the same
jack. If there is no dial tone in the second
phone, the problem might be your wiring
or local service.
• Is the handset out of the base unit’s
range? Move closer to the base unit.
• Make sure the battery is properly charged
(12 hours).
• Is the battery pack installed correctly?
• If the phone still does not work, discon-
nect the power cord and remove the
battery pack. Then reconnect the power
cord and reinstall the battery pack. Place
handset in the base for 10 seconds to
allow it to reinitialize.
Dial tone is OK, but
• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is
can’t dial out
programmed correctly.
Handset does not ring
• Make sure the RINGER switch on the
handset is turned to ON.
• You may have too many extension phones
on your line. Try unplugging some
phones.
• See solutions for “No dial tone.”
Cannot hear phone
• Press the VOL button to adjust the
conversation
volume to the desired listening level.
You experience static,
• Change channels.
noise, or fading in and out
• Is handset out of range? Move closer to
the base.
• Does the base need to be relocated?
• Charge handset battery.
• Make sure base is not plugged into an
outlet with another household appliance.
Range is shorter
• Press the CHAN button during the
than normal
conversation to select a new channel.
• Position the base antenna upward.
Battery will not hold a
• Be sure you are sufficiently charging the
charge or is fully charged
battery. When the battery has been
and the BAT LOW lights
charged for 12 hours, you can expect
approximately 4 hours of talk time.
• Check to be sure battery contacts on both
the handset and the base are making
contact and are clean; free of dirt or lint.
• When the handset is placed in the base,
check that the base CHARGE/IN USE
indicator is on.
Problem
Solution
BAT LOW indicator
• Place handset in base for 10 seconds to
stays on
reset the phone. If that doesn’t work,
charge battery for 12 hours.
Memory Dialing
• Did you program the memory location keys
doesn’t work
correctly?
• Did you follow proper dialing sequence?
• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is
programmed correctly.
Unit locks up and
• If the phone still does not work,
no communication
disconnect the power cord and remove
between the base
the battery pack. Then reconnect the
and the handset
power cord and reinstall the battery pack.
Place handset in the base for 10 seconds
to allow it to reinitialize.
• If a power outage occurs while the
handset is away from the base, the
handset must be returned to the base
when the power returns.
S
ERVICE
ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift
recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product
within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of
charge, including return transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from
accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:
1.Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,
OR
2.Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with
accessories in the original carton (or equivalent).
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:
ATLINKS Communication Canada, Inc.
c/o Thomson multimedia Ltd.
Distribution Centre
6200 Edwards Boulevard
Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2V7
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modifica-
tion 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, such provisions shall be deemed to
be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you
may write to:
ATLINKS Communications Canda, Inc.
c/o Thomson multimedia Ltd.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information
is required if service is needed during the warranty period.
PURCHASE DATE ________________________________________________
NAME OF STORE ________________________________________________
REN N
UMBER
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the FCC
Registration number 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. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to
your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.
T
ELEPHONE
N
ETWORK
I
NFORMATION
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the 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 action is required in the operation of
its business. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your
telephone equipment, the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to
allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone
from your line.
I
MPORTANT
I
NFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with
residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in
accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against
such interference is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a
given installation. If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment
on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’s antenna, relocate the
equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into separate
circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician
for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all
limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
I
NTERFERENCE
I
NFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with
residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in
accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against
such interference is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a
given installation. If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment
on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’s antenna, relocate the
equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into separate
circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician
for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all
limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations.
This apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for RF noise emissions specified in
the RFI regulations of the Industry Canada.
H
EARING
A
ID
C
OMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
INDUSTRY CANADA NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
____________________________________________________________________
Authorized Signature
My card expires:
Copy the number above your name on
the
Master Card
For credit card purchases
Your complete charge card number, its expiration date and your signature
are necessary to process all charge card orders.
Copy your complete account number from your
VISA
card.
My card expires:
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise.........................................$_______________
Sales Tax........................................................$_______________
We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state,
county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. Duties will apply for
shipments to Canada.
Use VISA or Master Card or Discover 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........................................ $_______________
Total Amount Enclosed.................................$_______________
Mail order form and money order or check (in U.S. currency) made payable
to Thomson multimedia Inc. to:
Thomson multimedia Ltd
Mail Order Department
P.O. Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573-8419
Name_______________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________ Apt.____________
City ________________________State________ ZIP_________________
Daytime Phone Number ( )_______________________________
Please make sure that this form has been filled out completely.
$5.00
ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.
(An Alcatel / Thomson Multimedia Joint Venture)
© 2001 ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marque(s) ® déposée(s)
M
ODULAR
J
ACK
R
EQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11 (CA11A) type modular jack, which is the most common type
of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you don’t have a
modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one
installed.
D
IGITAL
S
ECURITY
S
YSTEM
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to provide protection against false
ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code. After a
power outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset in the base for
about 20 seconds to reset the code.
INSTALLATION NOTE:
Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may
cause interference to nearby TVs 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 or VCR. If interference continues, moving the cordless telephone farther
away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.
I
NSTALLATION
D
ESKTOP
I
NSTALLATION
Ni-Cd
Must be Recycled or
Disposed of Properly
Contains
Nickel-Cadmium
Rechargeable Battery
