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Siemens 240 Cordless Phone

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Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

Package Contents .......................................................................................................................... 4
Installation and Setup ................................................................................................................... 6

Installing the AC Power Adapter and Base ........................................................................ 6
Desk/Table Installation .......................................................................................................... 6
Wall Installation....................................................................................................................... 6
Installation Tips ........................................................................................................................ 6

Preparing the Handset .................................................................................................................. 7

Installing / Replacing the Battery Pack ............................................................................... 7
Charging the Battery .............................................................................................................. 7
Maximizing Battery Performance ........................................................................................ 7
Memory Numbers Label........................................................................................................ 8

Setting Basic Features ................................................................................................................. 8

Selecting the Ring Volume ..................................................................................................... 8
Turning the Ringer  Off............................................................................................................ 8
Turning the Ringer On ............................................................................................................. 8
Selecting a Ring Tone ............................................................................................................. 8
Selecting Tone  or  Pulse  Dialing ............................................................................................ 9

Using the Handset ......................................................................................................................... 9

Placing a Call........................................................................................................................... 9
Answering a Call .................................................................................................................... 9
Ending a Call ............................................................................................................................ 9
Redialing a Number ................................................................................................................ 9

Active Call Features ................................................................................................................... 10

Changing the Handset Earpiece Volume ........................................................................... 10
Turning the Mute On and Off ............................................................................................... 10
Answering a Call on Call Waiting....................................................................................... 10

Speed Dialing and Memory Numbers ..................................................................................... 10

Adding a Memory Number ................................................................................................. 10
Dialing a Memory Number ................................................................................................. 11
Dialing Multiple Memory Numbers with Chain Dialing ................................................ 11
Deleting or Changing a Memory Number ......................................................................... 11

Base Operation ............................................................................................................................ 11

Locate Handset with Page ................................................................................................... 11

Warnings ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Low Battery Warnings.......................................................................................................... 12
Out of Range Warnings ........................................................................................................ 12

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 12

Summary of Contents for 240 Series

Page 1: ...Model 240 Cordless Phone Owner s Manual Se Incluyen Instrucciones en Espanol ...

Page 2: ...ce encoding provide reception and voice clarity that is superior to other cordless phones And it s digital spread spectrum technology will provide you with secure private conversations To get the best performance out of your phone please read this owner s manual Customer Service For customer service in the US or Canada call 888 777 0211 ...

Page 3: ...g the Ringer Off 8 TurningtheRingerOn 8 Selecting a RingTone 8 SelectingTone orPulse Dialing 9 Using the Handset 9 Placing a Call 9 Answering a Call 9 Ending a Call 9 RedialingaNumber 9 Active Call Features 10 ChangingtheHandsetEarpieceVolume 10 TurningtheMuteOnandOff 10 Answering a Call on CallWaiting 10 Speed Dialing and Memory Numbers 10 AddingaMemoryNumber 10 Dialing a Memory Number 11 Dialing...

Page 4: ... s Manual Package Contents If an item listed below is not included in your package please contact your local Siemens dealer Handset Base Rechargeable Battery Pack AC PowerAdapter withTelephone Line Cord Memory Number Label Battery Cover ...

Page 5: ...andset and Base Earpiece Talk on off see page 9 Tone see page 9 10 Flash see page 10 Microphone Mute see page 10 Handset Page see page 11 Battery Charging Indicator Redial Pause see page 9 10 Up and Down Controls see page 8 10 Memory see page 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 6: ...o a wall telephone jack n z x Wall Installation 1 Plug the large connector RJ 45 into the base 2 Plug the small connector RJ 11 into the wall telephone jack 3 Align the mounting holes on the back of the base to the mounting posts on the wall plate not included 4 Push the base down over the mounting posts until it is tight 5 Plug the AC power adapter into the wall outlet standard 110 120VAC NOTE If...

Page 7: ...mance A fully charged battery pack lasts for approximately 4 hours when using the handset continuously talk time 7 days when the handset is not in use stand by time To maximize battery performance Place the handset in the base when not in use Cleanthechargingcontactsonthehandsetandbaseonceeachmonth NOTE To clean the charging contacts use a pencil eraserorother contact cleaner Do not use liquids or...

Page 8: ...idle state not during an active call n z x Selecting the RingVolume Press the or key to hear and adjust the ring volume n z x Turning the Ringer Off 1 Press light flickers 2 Press the or light on 3 Press 0 to turn the ringer off 4 Press n z x Turning the Ringer On 1 Press the or key to activate ringer 2 Press the or key to adjust the volume n z x Selecting a RingTone Press or to choose a ring tone...

Page 9: ...to selectTONE light on 3 Press to select PULSE light on 4 Press to save this setting light off Using the Handset n z x Placing a Call 1 Press 2 Dial the number n z x Answering a Call 1 Remove the handset from the base OR 2 Press to answer the call n z x Ending a Call 1 Place the handset in the base OR 2 Press n z x Redialing a Number To redial the last number dialed 1 Press 2 Press ...

Page 10: ...u subscribe to a call waiting service from your local phone company 1 Press to answer the second call 2 Press again to return to the first call Speed Dialing and Memory Numbers Speed dialing enables you to store up to 10 memory numbers 0 to 9 Each number can have up to 22 digits including pauses Press to enter a 2 second pause between digits Press to temporarily switch from pulse to tone dialing n...

Page 11: ... 3 as needed to enter additional numbers n z x Deleting or Changing a Memory Number 1 Press light flickers 2 Press the memory location to delete or change 0 to 9 3 Do not enter any numbers to delete the memory number 4 Enter a new number to change the memory number 5 Press to save the setting light off Base Operation n z x Locate Handset with Page 1 Press on the base 2 The handset beeps every seco...

Page 12: ... NOTE An active call is disconnected if the handset is out of range for more than 5 seconds Move the handset closer to the base to make a new call Troubleshooting Problem The charge indicator light does not come on when the handset is placed in the base Solution Make sure AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet Make sure the handset is placed securely in the base Make sure the charging...

Page 13: ...r receive a page Solution The battery pack may need to be charged for 4 to 6 hours Move the handset closer to the base Move the base away from appliances or metal objects Place the handset on the base for a few seconds Problem A call is disconnected when the handset is out of the base Solution Check to see if the handset light is flashing indicating the battery needs to be charged Make sure the RJ...

Page 14: ...lephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearbyTV s andVCR s to minimize or prevent such interference the system base should not be placed near or on top of aTV or VCR and if interference is experienced moving the base farther away from theTV orVCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in...

Page 15: ... following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation e If the product has been dropped or physically has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performan...

Page 16: ...shed by us This warranty is also void if this product is removed from the country in which the original purchaser purchased it if it is used in a country which it not registered for use or if it is used in a country for which it was not designed Due to variations in telephone systems and communications laws this product may be illegal for use in some countries We assume no responsibility for damag...

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