Flash/Call Waiting
If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone
company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting calls. During a
phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller ID
information for the waiting call shows on the handset display.
• To connect to the waiting call, press the flash/answerer button on the handset, and
your original call is put on hold.
• To switch between the two calls, press the flash/answerer button.
TIP: Do not press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the handset to activate a
custom calling service, such as call waiting, or call will disconnect.
Last Number Redial
You may redial a number up to 32 digits long. To quickly redial the last number you
dialed:
1. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button.
2. Press the redial button.
-OR-
3. Press the redial button first, then use the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to select
the desired redial number.
- Press the caller ID-volume (
5
) to review the oldest call and scroll toward the most
recent calls (higher numbers).
- Press the caller ID-volume (
6
) to review the newest call and scroll to older calls
(lower numbers).
NOTE: You may choose from three last dialed numbers.
4. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button. The number dials automatically.
If you get a busy signal and want to keep dialing the number, press the redial button to
quickly redial the number.
Exit
Press the *TONE/exit button to exit a menu function and return to the standby screen.
Page
The page feature helps you locate a misplaced handset. To send and receive pages, all
handsets must be registered. If your handset is not registered, follow the instructions in
the Registration section of this manual.
Handset to Handset Paging
(applicable only with additional handsets)
1. Make sure the phone is
OFF
(not in talk mode).
2. Press and release the int button on a handset.
PAGING EXTENSION?
shows in
the display.
3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the handset number you want to page.
4. To cancel the page, press the *TONE/exit, int, or TALK/CALL BACK button on the
originating handset, or press the *TONE/exit button on the receiving handset.
Paging All Handsets from a Handset
(applicable only with additional hand-
sets)
1. Make sure the originating phone is
OFF
(not in talk mode).
2. Press and release the int button on a handset.
PAGING EXTENSION?
shows in
the display.
3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the handset number you want to page. (1= to page
Handset 1, 2=to page handset 2, etc., and 5=to page all handsets)
4. To cancel the page, press the *TONE/exit, int, or TALK/CALL BACK button on the
originating handset, or press the *TONE/exit button on the receiving handset.
Paging from the Base/Group Page
Use the base-only to page all registered handsets at the same time.
1. Press the page button on the base. All 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/CALL BACK
button or the *TONE/exit button on each handset.
Mute
To have a private, off-line conversation, use the MUTE feature. The party on the
telephone line cannot hear you, but you can hear them.
1. Press the mute/program button. The handset display shows
MUTE ON
.
2. Press the mute/program button to cancel and return to your phone conversation.
Handset Name
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the
HANDSET NAME
sub-menu.
2. Press mute/program button to enter the menu.
HANDSET NAME
shows in
the display.
3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one letter is stored
in each of the number keys. For example, 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 the letter T; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the delete button to backspace and delete
one character at a time.
4. Press the mute/program button to save your name. You will hear a confirmation tone
and the handset name shows in the display.
Ringer Tone
You may choose from ten different ringer tones and ten different melodies.
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the
RINGER TONE
sub-menu.
2. Press mute/program button to enter the menu.
SET RINGER TONE 01
shows in the
display.
01
is default setting.
3. Use the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the desired setting (1 through
20). You will hear a sample of the ringer tone/melody you select.
4. Press the mute/program button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation
tone and the selected ringer tone shows in the display.
NOTE: You must have the Ringer Volume set to ON for ring tone to signal an
incoming call.
Ringer Volume
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the
RINGER VOLUME
sub-menu.
2. Press mute/program button to enter the menu.
SET RINGER 1HI 2LO 3OFF
shows in
the display.
3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the caller ID-volume
(
6
or
5
) button to scroll to your selection.
HI
is the default setting.
4. Press the mute/program button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation
tone and the new volume setting shows in the display.
NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer off icon shows in the display.
VIP Melody
This features allows you to assign a specific melody to someone you want to get your
attention when the person calls. When a VIP melody is assigned and that person
calls, the unit rings the normal ring for the first ring and then follows with VIP melody
ring. You may choose from ten different polyphonic melodies and may store up to 10
VIP records.
NOTE: This feature ONLY works when the following conditions are met.
1. You have subscribed to Caller ID.
2. You have your Caller ID record previously transferred to the memory.
(Refer to Storing CID Records in Internal Memory).
NO USER MEMORY
will
show in the display to remind the user to do CID record transfer first.
Storing VIP Melody
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to
VIP MELODY
sub-menu.
2. Press mute/program button to select VIP melody feature and then display VIP
1 record.
- If VIP1 does NOT contain any specific number/records, it will display
EMPTY
.
3. Press caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to select the specific VIP melody memory
location (10 VIP locations) that does not contain any record.
4. Press mute/program button to display
SELECT MEMORY
.
NOTE: If the memory location does not contain any CID memory records and you
are trying to mark a specific record as VIP MELODY, then
SELECT MEMORY
will not
be displayed. Instead,
NO USER MEMORY
will display in prompt to alert the user.
5. Press caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to view the records from memory to be selected
as VIP.
6. Press mute/program button to confirm and then display
VIP MELODY 01
to wait for
the melody tone selection.
7. Press caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to select from melody 01 to melody 10
(a testing tone is generated while making melody selection)
8. Press mute/program button to confirm.
NOTE: If the desired number/record was previously stored in any one of the
ten VIP melody records,
DUPLICATE NUMBER
shows in the display.
Changing a Stored VIP Melody Record
Use the Storing VIP Melody procedure to change the number of a selected record and
replace the old phone number with new phone number.
When
REPLACE VIP# ?
shows in the display, you must press mute/program button on
the handset to confirm replacement.
Reviewing And Deleting Stored VIP Melody Record
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the mute/program button to enter to
VIP MELODY
menu.
2. Use the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the desired VIP Melody Record.
3. If you want to delete the information, press the delete button on the handset while
the entry displays. The display show
DELETE VIP# ?
.
4. Press delete again to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and
VIP# DELETED
shows in the display.
Key Tone
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the
KEY TONE
sub-menu.
2. Press mute/program button to enter the menu.
SET KEY TONE 1ON 2 OFF
shows in
the display.
3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1 or 2, or use the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to your selection.
1ON
is the default setting.
4. Press the mute/program button to confirm and the key tone setting shows in
the display.
Message Alert (for answering system)
This feature sets your answering system to give an alert tone every 10 seconds when
there are new messages.
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the
MESSAGE ALERT
sub-
menu.
2. Press mute/program button to enter the menu.
NEW MSG ALERT 1ON 2OFF
shows in
the display.
3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the selection, or use the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
)
button to scroll to the
1ON
or
2OFF
. The default setting is
2OFF.
4. Press the mute/program button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and
the new setting shows in the display.
Rings to Answer (for answering system)
This feature lets you select the number of times you want the phone to ring before the
answering system answers a call.
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the
RING TO ANSWER
sub-menu.
2. Press mute/program button to enter the menu.
RING TO ANSWER 3 4 5 6 TS
shows in
the display.
3. Use the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the your selection. The default
setting is
5
.
4. Press the mute/program button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and
the new setting shows in the display.
NOTE: If you select Toll Saver (TS) the unit answers after the 3rd ring if there
are NEW messages, OR the unit answers after the 5th ring if there are NO
new messages. This allows user to access their answerer from another
location and then hang up after 4 rings to save long distance charges.
3. Use the touch-tone pad to select
1
for
YES
or
2
for
NO
. Or use the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to
1YES
or
2NO
.
WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered
unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered,
that handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is
re-registered.
4. Select
NO
, if you do not want to de-register.
5. If you select
1YES
, press the mute/program button and
MOVE NEAR TO BASE
displays for 2 seconds, then
CONFIRM? 1YES 2NO
appears in the display.
6. Press the touch-tone pad to select
1YES
or
2NO
, or use the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to
1YES
or
2NO
.
7. If you select YES, press the mute/program button to confirm.
DE-REGISTER...
shows
in the display. You will hear a confirmation tone. Then
HANDSET X DEREGISTERED
shows in the display to confirm the handset is deregistered.
NOTE: When you complete the de-registration process,
HANDSET
NEEDS REGISTRATION
shows in the display. To use the handset,
you MUST re-register the handset using the Registration process.
Global De-registration
If one or more handsets becomes lost, you should de-register all handsets to ensure
proper system operation. Follow the steps below to de-register all handsets at the
same time.
WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered
unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered,
that handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is
re-registered.
1. Disconnect power from the base by pulling the plug out of the back of the unit.
2. Press and hold the Page button and while holding the Page button reconnect the
power.
3. Continue to hold the Page button until the charge/in use light flashes rapidly.
4. Release the Page button
5. Press and release the page button on the base once. All handsets are de-registered
and
HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION
shows in the display.
Default Setting
As you become familiar with this system, you may prefer to use the system’s original
settings. Follow the steps below to return to the factory default settings.
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the
DEFAULT SETTING
sub-
menu.
2. Press the mute/program button to enter the menu.
DEFAULT SETTING 1YES 2NO
shows in the display. The default setting is "
2NO
".
3. Use the touch-tone pad to select
1YES
or
2NO
, or use the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
)
button to move the cursor to
1YES
or
2NO
.
NOTE: If you choose
YES
all the settings in the programmable menu are
returned to factory default setting.
4. Press the mute/program button to save your selection. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
Telephone Operation
Visual Indicators
charge/in use/VMWI Indicator on Base
The charge/in use/VMWI indicator on the base will flash to alert you to an incoming
call, during paging, or if you have a message waiting from your service provider. The
indicator will remain lit when a handset is in the base charging or when the line is
in use.
TALK/CALL BACK Indicator on Handset
The TALK/CALL BACK and SPEAKER indicator buttons flash when you receive a call and
remain lit during a call.
VMWI Indicator on Handset
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Visual Message Waiting
Indicator (VMWI) feature, you must subscribe to this service from your
phone company.
The VMWI indicator on the top of the handset flashes when you receive a new message
from your service provider.
Speakerphone Operation
.
NOTE: If you are using the speakerphone, remain close to handset so the
party you are speaking to can hear you.
If you are using the handset and want to switch to the speakerphone, press the
SPEAKER button, press SPEAKER again to end conversation.
If you are using the speakerphone and want to switch to the handset, press the TALK/
CALL BACK button, press TALK/CALL BACK again to end conversation.
Making a Call
1. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button. Dial the desired number.
- OR -
Dial the number first, then press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button.
- OR -
Press the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to select the desired record, then press
the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button.
2. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button to hang up.
NOTE: You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.
NOTE: If you want to delete the pre-dial number you entered, press the
delete button until all of the digits are erased.
Answering Calls
1. When the phone rings, press the SPEAKER button on the handset.
- OR -
Pick up the handset and press the TALK/CALL BACK button.
2. When finished, press SPEAKER or TALK/CALL BACK to hang up.
NOTE: Adjust the handset volume by pressing the caller ID-volume
(
6
or
5
)
button during a call.
Call Timer
After you press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the handset, the built-in call timer shows on
the display and counts the length of time of the call in minutes and seconds.
Auto Standby
If you place the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook (during a call),
the call is automatically disconnected.
Ringer HI/LO/OFF (Shortcut)
There are two ways to set the ringer to HI/LO/OFF. One is the traditional way as
described in the Programming Functions; Handset Setup; Ringer Volume menus. The
other one is this short cut to ringer menu.
1. Make sure the phone is
OFF
(not in talk mode).
2. Press the #pause/ringer button to display
SET RINGER
1HI 2LO 3OFF
.
3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the caller ID-volume
(
6
or
5
) button to scroll to your selection.
HI
is the default setting.
4. Press #pause/ringer button again to save and display the new selection for a few
seconds.
Receiver Volume Control
When the handset is
ON
(in talk mode) you may adjust the receiver volume by pressing
the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button. There are four volume levels to choose from.
When the maximum or minimum volume level is reached, the phone beeps twice. VOL
1 is minimum and VOL 4 is maximum.
Do Not Disturb (DND)
DND allows you to mute the ringer on all handsets.
NOTE: DND also mutes the call screening on the answerer.
In the standby mode, press the do not disturb button on the base. The DND indicator
will light and
DO NOT DISTURB
shows in handset display. To cancel, press the do not
disturb button again.
Temporary Tone
This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touchtone services offered by
banks, credit card companies, etc. Temporarily switching to touchtone mode allows you to enter
account numbers if necessary to your call.
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
2. When your call is answered, press the TONE*/exit button on the handset to
temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing.
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary) dialing
mode.
Intercom Operation
(applicable only with additional handsets)
The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another registered
handset without tying up the telephone line, allowing you to still receive incoming calls.
Making an Intercom Call
1. Make sure the handset is
OFF
(not in talk mode).
2. Press the int button on the handset.
3. Use the touch-tone pad to select the handset you want to page.
NOTE: To cancel page, press the int button again or the *TONE/exit button
on the sending handset.
4. Wait for the person at the receiving handset to press the int button.
NOTE: If the receiving handset does not answer within two minutes, the
intercom call is automatically canceled. The originating handset displays
NO ANSWER
.
5. When finished, press the *TONE/exit button or int button on either handset to
deactivate the intercom.
NOTE: The system is expandable up to 4 handsets (by purchase of optional
Model 28110 handset with recharge cradle). When 4 handsets are
registered, the system can handle 2 separate intercom operations at once,
for example, 1st handset intercoms with 2nd handset while 3rd handset
intercoms with 4th handset.
Receiving an Intercom Call
When you receive an intercom call, your handset beeps. To answer the call press the int
button or TALK/CALL BACK button.
Advanced Intercom Features
Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call
If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, the intercom call is immediately
terminated and both handsets ring. Either handset user may press the TALK/CALL BACK
button to answer the call.
Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls
During a telephone call, you may use the intercom/paging function to page another
handset and have an off line, private (two-way) intercom conversation. You 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.
Security Code (for answering system)
You can access the answering system from a tone dialing telephone in another
(remote) location. The security code is required for remote access, and it prevents
unauthorized access to your answering system.
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the
SECURITY CODE
sub-menu.
2. Press mute/program button to enter the menu.
SECURITY CODE 1 2 3
shows in
the display.
3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your new 3-digit security code. The default setting
is
123
.
4. Press the mute/program button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and
the new security code shows in the display.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the delete button to delete the security
code and begin again.
Area Code
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the
AREA CODE
sub-menu.
2. Press mute/program button to enter the menu.
SET AREA CODE - - -
shows in
the display.
3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your 3-digit area code.
4. Press the mute/program button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and
the new area code shows in the display.
NOTE: To restore the default setting to - - -, press and release delete when
SET AREA CODE
shows in the display.
Tone/Pulse
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the caller ID-volume (
5
or
6
) button to scroll to the
TONE PULSE
sub-menu.
2. Press mute/program button to enter the menu.
TONE/PULSE
4
1TONE 2PULSE
shows in the display. The default setting is “
1 TONE
”.
3. Use the touch-tone pad or caller ID-volume (
5
or
6
) to enter
1 TONE
or
2 PULSE
.
4. Press the mute/program button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and
your selection shows in the display.
Registration
Your packaged handset(s) are pre-registered and ready to use. It is not
recommended that a handset be registered again unless absolutely necessary.
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the
REGISTRATION
sub-menu.
2. Press the mute/program button to enter the menu.
REGISTRATION 1YES
4
2NO
shows in the display The default setting is "
2NO
".
3. Use the touch-tone pad to select
1
for
YES
or
2
for
NO
. Or use the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to
1YES
or
2NO
.
4. If you select
1YES
, press the mute/program button.
HOLD BASE PAGE FOR 5
SECONDS, THEN PRESS HANDSET PROGRAM
shows in the display. (Your handset
should be held near the base during registration process.)
5. Press and hold the page button on the base unit until the charge/in use indicator
flashes. Press the handset mute/program button.
REGISTERING
shows in the display.
HANDSET X REGISTERED
shows in the handset display, where X is the handset
number. You may now rename your handset. (Refer to Step 3 & 4 of Handset Name
Section)
NOTE: IF you are re-registering the handset through the handset menu; to
rename your handset you must go to the Handset Name Section and start
from the beginning step.
De-Registration
De-registration cancels registration. During the de-registration process, keep the
handset near the base.
From the Handset Setup Menu:
1. Press the caller ID-volume (
6
or
5
) button to scroll to the
DEREGISTRATION
sub-
menu.
2. Press the mute/program button to enter the menu.
DEREGISTRATION 1YES
4
2NO
shows in the display The default setting is "
2NO
".
