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Two-Line Speakerphone

with Call Waiting Caller ID

User’s Guide

Please read this manual before

operating this product for the

first time.

Model 25203

Summary of Contents for 25203

Page 1: ...Two Line Speakerphone with Call Waiting Caller ID User s Guide Please read this manual before operating this product for the first time Model 25203 ...

Page 2: ...ephone equipment if you are on a party line Check with your local telephone company Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable ala...

Page 3: ...levision that is receiving the interference Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected If these measures do not eliminate the interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio televisi...

Page 4: ...4 Hour Format 14 Call Alert Tone 15 Local Area Code 15 Regional Area Codes 16 Voice Mail Access Codes 17 Restoring the Defaults 17 Connections and Setup 17 Telephone Operation 18 Making Calls with the Handset 18 Making Calls with the Speakerphone 18 Making Calls with the Optional Headset 18 Receiving Calls with the Handset 19 Receiving Calls with the Speakerphone 19 Receiving Calls with the Option...

Page 5: ...essaging 23 Telephone Operation 23 Caller ID CID 24 Summary Screen 24 Receiving and Storing CID Records 24 Reviewing CID Records 25 Saving CID Records to Memory Phone Directory Memory 25 Deleting a CID Record 25 Deleting All CID Records 25 Dialing Back 25 Call Waiting Caller ID 26 Caller ID 26 Direct Access Memory Directory Memory27 Storing a Name and Number in Memory 27 Reviewing Stored Names Num...

Page 6: ...s Your Caller ID phone enables you to Identify callers before you answer the phone View the time and date of each incoming call Record up to 99 Caller ID messages sequentially Know who called while you were away To get the most from your new phone we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this user s guide IMPORTANT In order to use this unit you must subscribe to either the ...

Page 7: ...don t have a modular jack call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed Installation Important Installation Information Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Never install teleph...

Page 8: ...u button Display Directory button Delete button Vol buttons CID buttons Voicemail 1 button Store button Voicemail 2 button DND button Redial Pause button Flash button Confer Conference button Hold button Line 1 2 buttons Headset button Microphone button Speaker button Mute button New Call Indicator ...

Page 9: ...precaution you may want to write down any stored information you do not want erased Open the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the phone by inserting a flathead screw driver into the battery door latch area and gently tilting the screw driver away from the battery door to release the latch Insert the batteries as shown on the diagram inside the battery compartment Snap the battery ...

Page 10: ...lephone line cord into the jack marked Line 1 2 on the back of the base Plug the other end into the 2 line wall jack If you have two separate telephone line jacks plug one telephone line cord into the jack marked Line 1 2 and another cord into the jack marked Line 2 Plug the other end of each line cord into separate wall jacks Connections and Setup 3 4 5 6 NOTE To use two line you must have two te...

Page 11: ...is properly installed Attaching the Desktop Pedestal 1 Turn the phone over so that the bottom of the base is facing up and the end with data port and line jacks is pointing away from you 2 Turn the desktop pedestal so that the side with four rectangle rubber feet is facing you 3 Insert the tabs on the pedestal into the two lower slots on the bottom of the base then push the pedestal downward until...

Page 12: ...h to 1 and give him the phone number for Line 1 Your fax machine can now receive calls on Line 1 IMPORTANT Be sure to switch the fax machine back to the normal line when you are done because outside callers who may not know that you have multiple lines will not be able to reach your fax machine if they dial the normal fax line Wall Mounting the Phone 1 Remove the desktop stand from the base of the...

Page 13: ...ive your first Caller ID call The unit resets the hour and minute each time a call is received 1 Press the Menu button 2 Use the Review 3 or 4 button to scroll to TIME DATE 3 Press Sel Save 4 Use the Review 3 or 4 button to scroll to the desired hour 5 Press Sel Save to save The cursor moves to the minute field 6 Use the Review 3 or 4 button to select the minute 7 Press Sel Save to save The cursor...

Page 14: ... 4 to scroll to the desired setting 7 Press Sel Save to save To start over press Exit to return to the FLASH TIME menu Hour Format You can set the clock for either 12 hour or 24 hour military format The default is 12 hour 1 Press the Menu button 2 Use the Review 3 or 4 to scroll to PHONE OPTIONS 3 Press Sel Save 4 Use the Review 3 or 4 to scroll to HOUR FORMAT 5 Press Sel Save 6 Use the Review 3 o...

Page 15: ...3 or 4 button to scroll to CALL ALERT 5 Press Sel Save button 6 Use the Review 3 or 4 button to scroll to ON or OFF 7 Press Sel Save to save To start over press Exit to return to the CALL ALERT menu Local Area Code 1 Press the Menu button 2 Use the Review 3 or 4 button to scroll to AREA CODE 3 Press Sel Save ENTER DIGIT is displayed 4 Use the touch tone pad to enter your area code NOTE If you make...

Page 16: ...t be able to dial back the number You can store up to 6 regional area codes You may need to use this feature if you have Multiple area codes Overlapping area codes Areas that require 10 digit dialing 1 Press the Menu button 2 Use the Review 3 or 4 button to scroll to REGION CODE 3 Press Sel Save 4 Use the Review 3 or 4 to scroll to desired code 5 Press Sel Save 6 Use the touch tone pad to enter th...

Page 17: ...hone number Use the Review 3 or 4 button to move the cursor in the display Use the Delete button to erase a mistake and re enter the correct digit 7 Press Sel Save to save To start over press Exit to return to Lx VM CODE menu Restoring the Defaults This feature allows you to reset all the menu settings to the original default settings 1 Press the Menu button 2 Use the Review 3 or 4 to scroll to RE...

Page 18: ...al a phone number 4 Press Speaker when finished Making Calls with the Optional Headset 1 Connect a headset to the Headset jack on the side of the base 2 Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head and over your ear 3 Move the microphone to approximately 2 to 3 inches from your mouth 4 Press the Headset button and the phone automatically selects an open line 5 Wait for a dial tone 6 ...

Page 19: ...orresponding line s indicator flashes rapidly 1 Press the Headset button and the phone automatically selects the line using the headset 2 When you are finished press Headset NOTE Whether you are making or receiving a call the caller is disconnected if you press another line without putting the call on hold first NOTE To converse using the headset the handset must be placed in the cradle Switching ...

Page 20: ... a line and activates the speakerphone 2 Dial the number showing in the display Call Timer During a phone conversation a built in call timer displays the length of the call in min utes and seconds When the call is finished total time shows in the display for about 10 seconds A call is timed even while it is on hold Mute To have a private off line conversation use the Mute feature The party on the ...

Page 21: ...ch is available through your local telephone company Redial To quickly redial the last number you dialed up to 32 digits 1 Pick up the handset or press Speaker or Headset 2 The line is selected automatically 3 Wait for a dial tone 4 Press Redial Volume The ringer speaker and handset headset volumes can be set independently Your telephone is preset but may be set to individual taste To return to th...

Page 22: ...nnected To disconnect both lines hang up the handset or press Speaker if you are using the speakerphone or press Headset if you are using the headset To keep both parties on line but talk to one party 1 Press the Hold button to place both lines on hold 2 To talk with one caller press the corresponding Line button The other line remains on hold 3 To resume the conference call with both lines press ...

Page 23: ...ust have the voice mail access code programmed for this feature to work See Voice Mail Access Codes 1 Pick up the handset or press Headset or Speaker 2 Press Voicemail 1 for Line 1 voicemail or Voicemail 2 for Line 2 voicemail 3 The unit auto dials the pre programmed voice mail access number code so you can access the voice mail stored at the phone company The user can also review the access numbe...

Page 24: ...0 NEW CALL 21 12 43 AM 12 31 29 NEW CALLS JOHN SMITH 327 555 2325 10 42 AM 12 30 NEW CALL 21 CID phone number CID name NOTE The number of new calls is displayed until all new calls have been reviewed Receiving and Storing CID Records This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company This information can include the phone number date and time or the name phone numb...

Page 25: ... once Deleting All CID Records This feature allows you to clear all CID records at once 1 While viewing the CID record press and hold the Delete button for two seconds Delete ALL shows in the display 2 Press the Delete button again to confirm Dialing Back When reviewing CID records you can dial back the numbers showing on the display NOTE Your local area code must be programmed in the Setup Menu f...

Page 26: ...de 7 digit telephone number i e 1 425 555 5555 4 To dial the displayed number pick up the handset or press Dial again Call Waiting Caller ID This feature lets you see in the display who is calling when you are on the phone and hear the call waiting tone in the receiver The caller identification information appears in the display after you hear the tone IMPORTANT In order to use this unit you must ...

Page 27: ...r 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 twice 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 p...

Page 28: ...tion button 2 Press Sel Save and edit the content according to the steps in the Storing a Name and Number in Memory section Storing the Last Number Dialed To quickly and easily store the last number dialed 1 Press the Redial Pause button to view the last number dialed 2 Press Sel Save if you want to edit the number otherwise press Store 3 Follow the steps in the Storing a Name and Number in Memory...

Page 29: ...l tone 3 Press the Memory location button and the number automatically dials Chain Dialing This process allows you to dial a succession of stored numbers from separate memory locations This is useful when you must dial several sequences of numbers such as with frequent calls via a telephone company long distance provider For Example Memory Location Local access number of long distance company 6 Au...

Page 30: ...Memory This feature allows you to clear all memory saved in the directory at once 1 Press the Menu button 2 Use the Review 3 or 4 buttons to scroll to PHONE OPTIONS 3 Press Sel Save The screen displays CLEAR ALL MEM 4 Press Sel Save 5 Press the Review 3 or 4 button to scroll to YES 6 Press Sel Save OK is displayed to confirm all directory memory is deleted If you want to start over press Exit once...

Page 31: ...ame information for that number was not available BLOCKED CALL The caller is registered as Private Number and their CID information is withheld INCOMPLETE DATA Caller information has been interrupted or corrupted during transmission NO DATA No CID signal has been detected or CID service has not been activated START ED You are at the beginning or the end of the CID memory log Battery power level is...

Page 32: ...vice You cannot be heard by the other party Make sure the handset or headset cord is connected properly and securely Make sure Mute is not activated Phone does not ring Make sure the ringer is activated You may have too many extension phones on your line Try unplugging some phones See solutions for No dial tone Make sure Do Not Disturb is not activated Incoming voice too low or none at all Check a...

Page 33: ...oise for example motors or fluorescent lamps DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture Avoid dropping the handset as well as other rough treatment to the phone Clean the phone 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 the phone at a later date Other Information ...

Page 34: ...y Thomson Inc could void the user s authority to operate this product For instructions on how to obtain a replacement unit refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1 800 511 3180 Or refer inquiries to Thomson Inc Manager Consumer Relations P O Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference or jot down the date this prod...

Page 35: ...terials Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Also print your name and address and a description of the defect Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to Thomson Inc 11721 B Alameda Ave Socorro Texas 799...

Page 36: ...s provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer Thomson Inc shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of any express or implied warranty on this product This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed by the laws of the state of Indiana Except to the extent prohibited by app...

Page 37: ... or Discover Card ready and call toll free 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering We are required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Items are subject to availability ...

Page 38: ...ng Back 25 Direct Access Memory Directory Memory 27 Display Language 13 Display Messages 31 Do Not Disturb 22 E Equipment Approval Information 2 F FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 3 Flash 21 Flash Time 14 G General Product Care 33 H Hearing Aid Compatibility 3 Hold 21 Hour Format 14 I Important Information 2 Important Installation Information 7 Installation 7 Installing the Phone 9 Interference...

Page 39: ...he Defaults 17 Reviewing CID Records 25 Reviewing Stored Names Numbers 28 Ringer Volume 21 S Saving CID Records to Memory Phone Directory Memory 25 Speakerphone Handset and Headset Volume 22 Storing a Name and Number in Memory 27 Storing a Pause 28 Storing the Last Number Dialed 28 Summary Screen 24 Switching Between the Speakerphone Handset and Headset 19 T Telephone Jack Requirements 7 Telephone...

Page 40: ...apolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson Inc 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1102 2008 Thomson Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Model 25203 00026464 Rev 0 DOM E 08 24 Printed in China ...

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