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Table of Contents  

 

 

Delete the redial list ..................21

 

Call Waiting  Caller ID................21

 

Caller list .........................................21

 

Access the Caller list .................22

 

Calling back a caller..................22

 

Storing a caller record..............22

 

Deleting a caller record...........22

 

Deleting all caller record.........22

 

Answering  Machine  Settings......

 

.............................................................22

 

Set the answer mode.................23

 

The outgoing  message.............23

 

Record a personalised 
outgoing message.........................

 

...........................................................23

 

Set ring delay...............................24

 

Remote  access operation............

 

............................................................24

 

To activate  remote  access..........

 

............................................................24

 

To check messages  remotely....

 

............................................................25

 

Call Screening................................25

 

Multi-handset capabilities.......26

 

Making an intercom call...........26

 

Answering an intercom call.....26

 

Transfer an external call.........26

 

Making conference call (three- 
way conversation)........................27

 

Programming Functions..........27

 

Personal setting..........................27

 

Handset tone................................27

 

Ring volume..................................28

 

Ring melody..................................28

 

Key Beep.........................................28

 

Handset Name............................28

 

Auto answer..................................29

 

Auto hang-up...............................29

 

Language.......................................30

 

Base tone.......................................30

 

Base Ring Volume......................30

 

Base Ring melody......................30

 

Advanced Set ...............................31

 

Recall time.....................................31

 

Registration...................................31

 

De-register the handset ..........31

 

Modify master PIN......................32

 

Reset .................................................32

 

Default settings list ....................32

 

Answering machine  operation..

 

.............................................................33

 

Turn the answering machine on 
or off..................................................33

 

To playback recorded 
messages.........................................34

 

Memo Recording.........................34

 

Changing the Battery ....................35

 

Battery Safety Precautions.........35

 

Troubleshooting ..............................35

 

Warranty  Assistance  ......................39

 

Limited Warranty ...............................40

 

Summary of Contents for 2132

Page 1: ...ti Handset Cordless Speakerphone with Answering Machine User s Guide Please read this manual before operating product for the first time Visit the RCA web site at www rca4phones com Model 2132 2132 2 2132 3 2132 4 ...

Page 2: ...al 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 No...

Page 3: ...ephone 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 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 ...

Page 4: ... C 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 0034 5 4 when ordering copies Notice The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FC...

Page 5: ...ject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five L indice d équivalence de la sonnerie IES sert à indiquer le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique La terminaison d une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs à la seule condition que la somme d indices d éq...

Page 6: ...electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 7: ...4 Installation and Set up 14 Fit the rechargeable batteries in each handset 14 Connecting AC electrical power 14 Telephone Operations 15 Switching on off 15 Keypad lock 15 Charge in use Indicator on Base 15 Set time and date 15 Speakerphone Operation 16 Making a Call 16 Answering a call 16 Call Timer 16 Auto Standby 17 Flash 17 Last Number Redial 17 Exit 17 Paging the handset 17 Mute 18 Receiver V...

Page 8: ...ntercom call 26 Answering an intercom call 26 Transfer an external call 26 Making conference call three way conversation 27 Programming Functions 27 Personal setting 27 Handset tone 27 Ring volume 28 Ring melody 28 Key Beep 28 Handset Name 28 Auto answer 29 Auto hang up 29 Language 30 Base tone 30 Base Ring Volume 30 Base Ring melody 30 Advanced Set 31 Recall time 31 Registration 31 De register th...

Page 9: ...ur home goes out Before You Begin Parts Checklist for 2132 single handset model Make sure your package includes the items listed here For Model 2132 2 there will be ONE additional handset charge cradle battery cover and two additional pieces of battery cells and power adaptor For Model 2132 3 there will be TWO additional handsets charge cradles battery covers and four additional pieces of battery ...

Page 10: ...her communications devices may also use the 1 9GHz DECT frequency for communication and if not properly set these devices may interfere with each other and or your new telephone If you are concerned with interference please refer to the owner s manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid interference Typical devices that may use the 1 9GHz DECT frequency for communication inc...

Page 11: ...s unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Baselayout Base layout A B A FIND button Search handset Register handset B Charge in use indicator C Message counter RCA c ...

Page 12: ...lay current message G L H Keypad lock button M Long press to activate or deactivate N the key lock H O I Back R C button Cancel a menu entry Flash the phone line Backspace the digit s or character s P J INT button Press to activate internal call Press to activate 3 way conference call K Hang up button End a call Long press to power on off handset L Skip button Press to skip next message M Play Sto...

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Page 14: ... cradle for 16 hours The battery charge symbol will blink when you re charging an empty battery If you think that the symbol isn t showing the correct battery charge level first check that the handset is correctly positioned in the charging cradle If you re sure that it is remove and refit the batteries Please note that it s normal for the mains adaptor to become warm this doesn t indicate a fault...

Page 15: ...en the line is in use IMPORTANT In order to use this unit s Visual Message Waiting Indicator VMWI feature you must subscribe to this service from your phone company Set time and date Note If you subscribe to the Caller Display service the time and date will be set automatically when you receive a call 1 Press MENU OK key to enter main menu 2 Press the Navigation or button to select Set Date Time a...

Page 16: ...sed Answering a call 1 Pick up the handset and press the TALK SPEAKER button 2 When finished press the HANG UP button to end conversation NOTE Adjust the handset volume by pushing the Navigation button during a call Call timer After you press the TALK SPEAKER button on the handset the built in call timer shows on the display after 20 seconds and counts the length of time of the call in minutes and...

Page 17: ...exit a menu function and return to the standby mode Paging the handset This feature allows you to find a misplaced handset Press the FIND button on the base unit handsets ring for up to 30 seconds To stop the page press the FIND button again or press any button on any cordless handset Mute During a call you can switch OFF the microphone The call is placed on hold 1 Enable MUTE function Press the M...

Page 18: ...ton to confirm ENTER NAME shows on the display 5 Use the touch tone pad to enter a name up to 10 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 s...

Page 19: ...e dialing sequence Editing a phonebook record From Phonebook Sub Menu 1 Press the Navigation or button to scroll to Edit Entry 2 Press the MENU OK button to confirm 3 Repeat Steps 4 through 8 in Adding phonebook entries section Deleting a phonebook record From phone book sub menu 1 Press the Navigation or button to scroll to Delete Entry 2 Press the MENU OK button to confirm all records are shown ...

Page 20: ...ve a redial number into the phonebook 1 Press REDIAL key in idle mode to go to the redial list 2 Press the Navigation or button to select an entry 3 Press MENU OK key to display Copy to Phbk then press MENU OK key to display Enter Name Enter the name of the contact maximum 10 characters and then press MENU OK key to display Enter Number 4 Press MENU OK key to confirm and return to redial list disp...

Page 21: ... Caller List menu The display shows the recent caller phone number 2 Press the Navigation or button through the Caller List Calling back a caller 1 Press the CID button to enter the Caller List menu 2 Press the Navigation or button to select a call record 3 Press the TALK SPEAKER button to dial the number Storing a caller record 1 Press the CID button to enter the Caller List menu 2 Press the Navi...

Page 22: ... time available for all messages is about 12 minutes There are a number of settings that can be adjusted to personalize the telephone s operation to suit your needs Set the answer mode The telephone has two answering modes Answer Only mode and Answ Rec mode Answ Rec mode is switched on by default and will remain on unless you change mode 1 Press the MENU OK key to enter menu selection 2 Press the ...

Page 23: ...l be played back automatically 9 Display shows Select mess Personalized 10 If you are not satisfied with the result repeat from step 2 11 Press the BACK R C button to exit the menu or press the HANG UP button to return to standby mode Set ring delay 1 Press the MENU OK key to enter menu selection 2 Press the Navigation or key to select Answ Machine and then press MENU OK key to select 3 Press the ...

Page 24: ...ote access and then press MENU OK key to select 5 Press the Navigation or key to select On or Off and then press MENU OK key to confirm 6 A confirmation beep is played Press HANG UP key to go back to standby mode Once the remote control access is activated you can check the messages of your answering machine when you are away from home by calling from another phone If the answering machine is turn...

Page 25: ...Press the MENU OK key to enter menu selection 2 Press the Navigation or key to select Answ Machine and then press MENU OK key to select 3 Press the Navigation or key to select Settings and then press MENU OK key to select 4 Press the Navigation or key to select HS Screening and then press MENU OK key to select 5 Press the Navigation or key to select On or Off and then press MENU OK key to confirm ...

Page 26: ... 3 When the receiving handset answers you can announce the call 4 Press the HANG UP button on the original handset to transfer the call NOTE If the receiving handset does not answer within 30 seconds the external call will come back to you and your handset will ring You can press the TALK SPEAKER button to take the external call again Making conference call three way conversation You can connect o...

Page 27: ...tting sub menu 1 Press the Navigation or button to select Ring Volume 2 Press the MENU OK button to enter the menu 3 Press the Navigation or button to select the desired ringer volume level High Medium Low Silence 4 Press the MENU OK button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone NOTE If you select Silence Ringer off icon shows on the display Ring melody You may choose from ten di...

Page 28: ...imes 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 1 If you make a mistake use the BACK R C button to backspace and delete one character at a time 2 Use the Pause ringer button to toggle between upper case and lower case text entry 4 Press the MENU OK button to save your n...

Page 29: ...setting 3 Press the Navigation or button to select the desired language 4 Press the MENU OK button to confirm your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Base tone From Personal setting sub menu 1 Press the Navigation or button to select Base Tone 2 Press the MENU OK button to access base tone setting you may program the follow items BS Ring Volume BS Ring Melody Base ring volume From Base To...

Page 30: ...g menu Recall time From the advanced Set sub menu 1 Press the Navigation or button to scroll to Recall Time 2 Press the MENU OK button to enter the menu 3 Press the Navigation or button to select Medium Short Long 4 Press the MENU OK button to confirm Registration From the Advanced Set sub menu 1 Press the Navigation or button to scroll to the Registration 2 Press the MENU OK button to access regi...

Page 31: ... Set sub menu 1 Press the Navigation or button to scroll to Change PIN 2 Press the MENU OK button the display will show Enter New PIN 3 Use the touch tone pad to enter your new PIN code 4 Press the MENU OK button the display will show Confirm PIN enter the new PIN code again 5 Press the MENU OK button to confirm you will hear a confirmation tone Reset As you become familiar with this system you ma...

Page 32: ...ing machine operation When the answering machine is switched on the TAM icon on the handset display will come on steadily When the answering machine is recording a message the handset will display ICM Recording The TAM icon flashes when the recording ends to indicate a new message If call screening is on the Speakerphone icon will come on and the incoming message can be heard on the speaker To sto...

Page 33: ...ENU OK key to select 3 Press the Navigation key to select Play and then press MENU OK key to select 4 The first new message will play through the loudspeaker If there are no new messages the first old message will play Use the Navigation buttons to adjust the speaker volume Press TALK SPEAKER button to play the message through the handset earpiece 5 Press the MENU OK button then push Navigation bu...

Page 34: ...LK mode before you replace battery 2 Remove the battery compartment door 3 Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset 4 Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the battery compartment 5 Put the battery compartment door back on 6 Place handset in the base to charge Allow the handset battery to properly charge for 16 hour...

Page 35: ...e you are using the telephone line cable supplied with your phone Other telephone line cables might not work Move the handset closer to the base unit Check the battery level symbol on the display If it is low replace the handset on the base unit or charger pod to recharge the batteries Switch off power at the main socket wait for a short time and then switch back on This may solve the problem I ca...

Page 36: ...andset closer to the base unit or to a different position Try moving the base unit so that it s not near other electrical equipment such as a television or a computer You ll get the best sound if you place the base unit as high as possible For example in a two story house the first floor landing is an ideal place I hear beeps from my handset while I m on a call You may begoing out of range of the ...

Page 37: ... the battery Check the connection between the base unit and the main power socket I try to recharge the battery but I still get a warning that they are low You need to replace the battery Dispose of used batteries safely never burn them or put them where they could get punctured Do not use non rechargeable battery in your handset they may explode causing damage If the fault persists Disconnect all...

Page 38: ...ou may visit our website at www rca4phones com If you prefer you may write to us at Supreme Power USA LLC PO Box 501045 Indianapolis IN 46250 1045 Please do not send products to this address as it only adds delays in service and may result in lost or damaged product This PO BOX is for written communication only If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may req...

Page 39: ...ct prepaid to the address we provide We suggest shipping your product via a traceable carrier as we are not responsible for lost mis directed or damaged shipments You may want to write the date shipped carrier and tracking number here Upon receipt of your product we will validate your product is under warranty and if determined your product is warranty eligible we will ship to you a new or at our ...

Page 40: ...NTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequenti...

Page 41: ...A web site at www rca4phones com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 2132 Printed in China 10 35 ...

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