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when you place a call, press the 
SPEAKERPHONE button and listen for 
a dial tone. Adjust the speaker volume 
to a comfortable listening level. 

 
Handset Volume Nor/Hi 

Allows you to adjust handset receiver 
audio level. Set the switch to Nor for 
Normal or set Hi for High Volume. 

 
Placing a Call 

Lift the handset or press the 
SPEAKERPHONE button and listen  
for a dial tone.  Dial the desired phone 
number.  

NOTE: 

 If you do not hear a dial tone 

after pressing the SPEAKERPHONE  
button, adjust the VOLUME control 
located on the right hand side of the Big 
Button Plus 20270.  
   

Receiving  a Call

 

When the phone rings, lift the handset or 
press the SPEAKERPHONE button, and 
start conversation with the caller.   
NOTE:  If you cannot hear the caller, 
adjust the VOLUME control to a desired 
listening level. If the callers cannot hear 
you, speak closer to the base unit. 

  
Ending a Call

 

Upon completion of a call, you can hang 
up the Big Button Plus 20270 by 
returning the handset back into the 
handset cradle on the base, or by 
pressing the SPEAKERPHONE button 
( if the speakerphone mode was initiated)   

 
Last Number Redial 

The last number redial feature may be 
used to dial the last number called (up to 
32 digits).   
 
 
 
1.  Pick up the handset or press the       

SPEAKERPHONE button and listen 
for a dial tone. 

2.   Depress the REDIAL button. The 

phone number dialed last will be 
dialed out automatically. 

 

Flash

 

Pressing this button momentarily hangs 
up the phone to access custom calling 
features such as Call Waiting or Three-
Way Calling provided by your local 
phone company.  For other Custom 
Calling features, refer to the instructions 
provided by your local phone company. 

 

     

Redial/Pause

 

When the line is busy hang up the 
phone, then lift the handset press ,  press 
this button will automatically dial the 
last number called. Press this button to 
insert a 4-second delay between dialed 
numbers in PABX systems or long 
distance services. 
  

Using Memory Dial 

You can store up to 13 frequently called 
telephone numers(each up to 16 digits) 
with your Big Button Plus 20270. Three 
emergency numbers can be dialed at the 
touch of a button and ten additional 
numbers which can be accessed by using 
the MEMO button. 

NOTE:

 Telephone numbers can be 

stored in the TONE or PULSE mode. 
 

 

3. 

 

4. 

 

To Program the 3 Emergency  
Numbers 

1.  Lift the handset and listen for a dial 

tone. 

2.  Press and release  STORE 

BUTTON. 

3.  Enter the number to be stored.  (The 

telephone number will not dial out.) 

4.  Press and release the STORE 

BUTTON. 

5.  Press the corresponding emergency 

buttons for each of the emergency 
numbers you wish to store: 

 
 

Summary of Contents for Big Button Plus 20270

Page 1: ...lus 20270 from Northwestern Bell Phones This quality Caller ID speakerphone like all Genuine BELL products has been designed to give you many years of continuous service and represents the best value for your money It requires little maintenance and is easy to setup and operate CALLER ID SPEAKERPHONE ...

Page 2: ...To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or any type of excess moisture If accidentally dropped into water the AC adaptor should immediately be unplugged from the wall along with the telephone line cord THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER OF THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER S MANUAL Big Button Plus 20270 CARTON ...

Page 3: ...sion cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock 10 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 11 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product but take it to a qualifi...

Page 4: ...rritation to eyes or skin 7 When replacing the batteries all the batteries should be replaced at the same time Mixing fresh and discharged batteries could increase internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged batteries 8 When inserting the battery ies into this product the proper polarity or direction must be observed Reverse insertion of batteries can cause charging and that may result in le...

Page 5: ...uld be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment User should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal...

Page 6: ...NE DC 6V JACK JACK MEMO STORE DELETE OPTION C BACK Visual Ring REVIEW REVIEW Button Button Button Button Button Indicator DOWN Button UP Button FLASH Button RE PA Button Emergency Buttons Fire Medial Police NEW CALL MSG LED Indicator Ringer ON OFF Switch Tone Pulse Switch Nor Hi Receiver Switch SPEAKER Button Speaker Phone Volume Control ...

Page 7: ... The LCD panel will automatically set and display the real time and day when the first Caller ID call is received Review UP Review DOWN Buttons Allows you to view the call history list in either direction TELEPHONE UNIT FLASH Button Momentarily hangs up the phone to access custom calling features such as Call Waiting or Three Way Calling provided by your local phone company LCD BACKLIGHT AND LIGHT...

Page 8: ...ual Ring Indicator flashes to alert a person who has trouble hearing that the phone is ringing BATTERY INSTALLATION Your unit requires 4 AA batteries not included alkaline batteries are recommended The battery compartment is located in the bottom of the base unit Carefully remove the battery cover and follow the markings in the compartment as shown below Figure 1 INSTALLATION Desktop Use 1 Set the...

Page 9: ... the Language Mode After the battery installation and power connection the LCD panel will display E F S where E English F French S Spanish 1 Press either the Review UP or DOWN button to select the desired language 2 Press the DELETE button to confirm then display will change to show set area code Setting the Area Code 1 Press review UP or DOWN button to select the correct digit number 2 Press DELE...

Page 10: ...OUT OF AREA on the third line of the panel When the Caller ID receives the message waiting signal from your local phone company the MESSAGE WAITING will be displayed on the LCD panel for a short time MSG icon will flash on the top line of the LCD and the new call LED indicator will be blinking If the number received does not have the same area code stored in the Big Button Plus 20270 the phone num...

Page 11: ...leted Erasing All Call Records 1 Press either the Review UP or DOWN button once to enter the call history list and to review all call records 2 While the last call record is displayed Press and hold the DELETE button for at least five 5 seconds until the LCD display shows NO CALL LCD Panel Display Messages Different messages are displayed on the LCD panel to indicate the status of the Caller ID TO...

Page 12: ...g the Message Waiting message the MSG WAITING will be displayed on the LCD panel for a short time and the NEW CALL LED Indicator will start to blink And MSG icon will display flash on top of the LCD screen Once you have retrieved the messages the MSG icon will disappear from the panel and the NEW CALL LED indicator will turn off after all new call messages have been reviewed Message Waiting Indica...

Page 13: ... up to 32 digits 1 Pick up the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE button and listen for a dial tone 2 Depress the REDIAL button The phone number dialed last will be dialed out automatically Flash Pressing this button momentarily hangs up the phone to access custom calling features such as Call Waiting or Three Way Calling provided by your local phone company For other Custom Calling features refer ...

Page 14: ...up the handset and listen for a dial tone 2 Press the MEMO button 3 Press the corresponding memory location key 0 9 The stored telephone number will be dialed out automatically Transfer and Store Phone Numbers from an In Coming Call 70 Calls to Memory Locations 01 10 1 On Hook state 2 Press the Review UP or DOWN button to select the desired call 3 Press the STORE button 4 Press the desired emergen...

Page 15: ...answering machine Please check with your local phone company regarding availability and additional information regarding Message Waiting service Multiple Data Message Format MDMF This Caller ID message format includes the Caller s Phone number Caller s Name Date of call and Time of call Out of Area Call This is a call from an area where Caller ID service is not offered or an area that is not yet p...

Page 16: ...ppear on the display Please refer to the Receiving Caller ID Information section of the user s manual for more details If only the caller s phone number appears on the display it may be a Single Data Message Format SDMF call as opposed to a Multiple Data Message Format MDMF call Please refer to the Glossary section of the user s manual for definitions LINE ERROR On rare occasions the Caller ID inf...

Page 17: ... the phones or answering machines connected to your telephone line Your phone s may not ring if the REN total exceeds five 5 Please call your local company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area Static Try a different phone if the problem still exists the fault is not with the unit Some atmospheric conditions such as very low humidity can cause static build up Cannot dial out Are you i...

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