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2-Line

Speakerphone

User

’s Guide

Please read this manual before operating

product for the first time.

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Model 1223

Summary of Contents for 1223

Page 1: ...2 Line Speakerphone User s Guide Please read this manual before operating product for the first time Visit the RCA website at www rca4phones com Model 1223 ...

Page 2: ...cal telephone company A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to beconnected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant See installation instructions for details N...

Page 3: ...ou 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 to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested ...

Page 4: ...ent complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should beinstalled and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body This transmittermust not beco located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter IndustryCanada I C Notice This product meets the applicable Industry Canada tech...

Page 5: ...followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 2 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 3 Do not use the tele...

Page 6: ...ecords 15 Dialing Back 15 Caller ID Display Messages 16 Speakerphone Basics 17 Speakerphone Location 17 Speakerphone Use 17 Telephone Basics 17 Line Status Indicators 18 Making a Phone Call 18 Receiving a Phone Call 18 Adjusting the Handset and Speakerphone Volume 18 Using the Speakerphone 19 Placing a Call While Talking on Another Line 19 Receiving A Call While Talking on Another Line 19 Addition...

Page 7: ...s active mode when the handset is off of the base cradle or a line button along with the Speaker but ton is pressed On hook A term used to describe the phone in an inactive mode BeforeYouBegin Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the following items Base Handset Desktop pedestal Handset cord 4 wire telephone line cord Modular Jack Requirements To properly connect your phone to your tele...

Page 8: ... telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes other phones or modems BaseLayout DIAL button DELETE button MENU button STORE button Display Memory buttons REVIEW button HOLD button LINE 2 button Line 2 Indicator LINE 1 button TONE button Line 1 Indicator Conference button VOLUME ...

Page 9: ...eries as shown on the diagram in the battery compartment 3 Snap the battery compartment door back into place and replace the mounting bracket 4 If the line cord was previously connected re attach it to the unit and check your memory locations NOTE If the low battery icon appears in the display you need to replace the batteries It is important that you replace the batteries as soon as pos sible in ...

Page 10: ...ne wall phone jack NOTE If you connect the telephone line cord to the single line RJ11C wall phone jack you will only be able to use one telephone line either Line 1 or Line 2 but not both lines simultaneously Refer to Figure 2 if you have two single line RJ11C phone jacks 1 Connect one end of either straight telephone line cord to the jack marked Line 1 2 on the back of the base 2 Connect one end...

Page 11: ...properly installed if you pick up the handset and hear the dial tone Otherwise recheck all installation steps Wall Mount Installation To detach the desktop pedestal Your speakerphone can also bemounted on a wall plate not included 180 Dia 1A NOTE To prevent the handset from falling out of the cradle while the phone is hanging on the wall you must rotate the hook 180 Refer to Dia 1A ...

Page 12: ...onnect the other end of each straight telephone line cord to the two single line wall phone jack 4 Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and firmly slide the unit down into place wall plate not included 5 Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handset and the opposite end into the base 6 Set the Ringer Line 1 and Ringer Line 2 volume switches located at the back of the base t...

Page 13: ... select ENG FRA or ESP 3 Press the Menu button to save Setting the Contrast This adjustment allows you to adjust the contrast of the display 1 Press the Menu button until CONTRAST shows in the display 2 Use the Review or buttons to select level 1 2 3 4 or 5 3 Press the Menu button to save Setting Your Local Area Code The telephone uses the programmed area codes to determine the number format to di...

Page 14: ...ANT In order to use all of the features of this telephone you must subscribe to two separate services available from your local telephone company the standard Name Number Caller ID Service to know who is calling when the phone rings and Caller ID with Call Waiting Service to know who is calling while you are on the phone Summary Screen The Summary Screen shows the current time date and number of n...

Page 15: ...own to be a valid number for dialing back used only in very limited areas Once you pick up the phone the number is automatically dialed NOTE Make sure either line button 1 or 2 is pressed when the handset is picked up or the speakerphone is in use If You Programmed Your Local Area Code In the Set Up Menu 1 Use the Review or button to display the number you want to dial 2 Press the Dial button If y...

Page 16: ...e button is pressed If You Did Not Program Your Local Area Code In the Set Up Menu 1 Use the Review or buttons to display the number you want to dial You will only see 10 digit numbers i e 234 555 1234 2 See steps 2 through 4 in the previous section to complete the dialback process CallerID Display Messages The following special messages indicate the status of a message or the unit BLOCKED CALL Th...

Page 17: ...rd or next to a cabinet which can generate an echo effect Speakerphone Use Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone The speakerphone works similar to a two way radio in that you can only listen or talk at one time Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can beclearly heard by the person to whom you are talking You canadjust the speaker volume by pressing the volume button c...

Page 18: ...ing a Phone Call 1 To answer an incoming call press the Line button next to the flashing red indicator 2 Lift the handset or press Speaker to answer the call 3 Replace the handset in the cradle or press the Speaker button to hang up Adjusting the Handset and Speakerphone Volume The volume controls for the handset and speakerphone are separate so you can adjust one without affecting the other To ad...

Page 19: ...one indicator is off and you are using the speakerphone press the Speaker button NOTE You must always put the first call on hold before answering a second call or you will hang up on the first call If you want to disconnect from the first call don t press the Hold button skip step 1 andpress the flashing line button Additional Telephone Features Redial You may redial the last number you called by ...

Page 20: ...bedisconnected To disconnect both parties Hang up the handset or press Speaker NOTE If you have two lines on hold and you want to conference with both parties simply press the Conference button andpick up the handset or press Speaker button NOTE To put both parties on hold press the Hold button NOTE To speak to one party individually press the Hold button thenpress the line of the party to whom yo...

Page 21: ...essaging service from your phone company Message Waiting displays on the screen when you receive a new message Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service and yousub scribe to it the message Message Waiting shows on the display when the phone is not in use to indicate there is a message waiting The display clears when you listen to the newvoice message or you may clear the display b...

Page 22: ...nd 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 6 Press the Store button to save the name 7 To enter anothername and number in a different memory location return to step 1 and repeat the process Changing a Stored Number Repeat the storage sequence under...

Page 23: ... NOTE If you want to edit the number press the Store buttonwithin three seconds to enter the edit mode Dialing a Number Stored in Memory While On hook 1 Press a line button 2 To select a memory press A B or C or Dial and 0 9 The number in that memory location displays NOTE You may select a different memory location by pressing Review or buttons to scroll through the memories or press A B or C or D...

Page 24: ...For example when you must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when you enter codes to access your long distance company You may need to adjust the length of the pause duration It can be adjusted from 1 to 9 seconds in length The default setting is 4 seconds 1 Press the Store button 2 Press the Redial Pause button The current pause time displays 3 Press the Review or buttons to scroll the pause time...

Page 25: ... extend when handset is lifted from cradle No Display Replace batteries Check for proper battery installation No Information is Shown After the Phone Rings Did you order Caller ID service from your local telephone company This unit requires that you subscribe to Caller ID service in order to work Be sure to wait until the second ring before answering Phone Dials in Pulse with Tone Service Make sur...

Page 26: ...ps DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the unit Clean 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 it at a later date WarrantyAssistance Your sales receipt will be required to demonstrate proof of purchase in order to validate you...

Page 27: ...nty status What we will do Provide you with a newor at our option a refurbished exchange unit of same or similar model The exchange model is under warranty for the remainder of the original product s one year warranty or 90 days from the date the replacement product was shipped to you whichever is longer How to get service Call Customer Care at 1 877 722 4908 Please have your product with you and ...

Page 28: ...r products Products that have been serviced by an unauthorized servicer Products purchased or serviced outside the USA or Canada Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Limitation of Warranty THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY W AR RA NTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU...

Page 29: ...ghts that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the USA or Canada This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product or visit www rca4phones com to register your newproduct Product registration is not required for warranty coverage but does allow us t...

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