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Preparation

Basics

Caller ID/Call waiting

Additional Information

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Page 1: ...Preparation Basics Caller ID Call waiting Additional Information 2 ...

Page 2: ...he handset into the base unit s charging cradle The IN USE CHARGE LED should light If not see TROUBLESHOOTING page 32 The battery charging period has now started From now until the 12 16 hours period is complete do not let anything cause the handset to be removed from electrical contact with the base unit s charging pins or power to be removed from the base unit SECOND Before you can take advantag...

Page 3: ...y Life 14 days One Way Page Handset Locator Last Number Redial 32 digits Any Key Answer Reversible Charging System Hearing Aid Compatible HAC Volume Desk Wall Mountable Bracket included FEATURES Toshiba America Consumer Products Inc takes pride in presenting the new 900 MHz cordless telephone The Toshiba cordless telephone features a 16 digit x 3 line dot matrix liquid crystal display LCD for call...

Page 4: ...tery pack 12 Setting the dial mode 14 Setting or canceling the Auto Talk function 15 Setting or canceling caller ID on call waiting 15 Setting the area code 16 Basics BASIC OPERATION 17 Making a call 17 Receiving a call 17 Redial 18 Out of range 18 Call waiting 18 Handset earpiece volume setting 18 Handset ringer volume setting 18 Tone Pause 19 Interference or static 19 Paging the handset 19 MEMOR...

Page 5: ... ID Call waiting CALLER ID CALL WAITING 26 Answering a call with caller ID service 26 Searching caller ID memory 28 Calling back from the caller ID list 28 Editing caller ID data 29 Storing to speed dial memory 29 Deleting caller ID data 30 Call Waiting 31 Additional Information TROUBLESHOOTING 32 WARRANTY SERVICE 34 WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE 11 ...

Page 6: ...s provided 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where the cord can be stepped on or tripped over 8 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock 9 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...

Page 7: ... INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BATTERIES 1 Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the instruction manual provided for this product 2 Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire The cell may explode Check with State and local codes for possible special disposal instructions 3 Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Released electrolytes are corrosive and may...

Page 8: ...na button up arrow button button down arrow button page 18 VOL RING VOL RING button Right arrow button page 14 31 FLASH button page 20 to 24 30 to 31 SELECT Caller ID button page 27 to 31 CID button page 24 30 to 31 Channel button page 19 CH DELETE Function button page 15 to 16 FUNC Battery compartment page 12 HANDSET button page 29 L D 1 button page 29 LOCAL 3 AC Adaptor TAC 8001 Part RC009790 LO...

Page 9: ...DC IN 9V jack page 10 LINE modular jack page 10 Cradle Antenna IN USE CHARGE LED button page 19 PAGE Rechargeable Battery Pack Toshiba TRB 8000 Part RC004931 Owner s manual Part RC012153 Quick Reference Guide Part RC012154 For purchase of accessories please call 1 877 644 7373 Preparation Hook ...

Page 10: ... DC9V Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply AC ADAPTOR INFORMATION Use only the supplied AC adaptor or one matching its specifications exactly with this product Incorrect voltage may damage the unit or cause it to function improperly Preparation Raise the anntenna to vertical position Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected Telephone Line Cord Single Line Tel...

Page 11: ...it to position two screws minimum length of 13 8 inches into the wall with the heads protruding about 1 4 inch INSTALLATION Raise the antenna Flip the hook tab over so the tab holds the handset Telephone Line Cord Single Line Telephone Jack RJ11C Power Outlet AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Adaptor Preparation Wall mount template IMPORTANT Before mounting select a wall area of sufficient strength If mounting on...

Page 12: ...into the connector with the correct polarity black and red wires 3 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment 4 Put the battery cover back by sliding until it snaps into place Make sure not to get the wires of the battery pack caught in the cover 5 Place the handset on the base unit Be sure the IN USE CHARGE LED lights If the IN USE CHARGE LED does not light make sure the AC adaptor is plug...

Page 13: ...the LCD all handset buttons are disabled and the battery needs to be charged If this occurs during a call you hear short beeps Finish the call as soon as possible and place the handset on the base unit NOTES If a call comes in when the battery is too low to operate properly you will be unable to answer the call or the call will be disconnected The redial memory numbers backup for up to 30 minutes ...

Page 14: ...lows 1 Press and hold until you hear a confirmation tone 2 To set the dial mode for pulse dialing press Or to set the dial mode for tone dialing press A confirmation tone sounds to indicate the setting is complete TONE PULSE FLASH Dial Mode Pulse Tone Press Pulse Press Dial Mode Tone Tone Press Pulse Press Tone Dialing Pulse Dialing PULSE TONE FLASH SELECT FUNC PULSE TONE ...

Page 15: ... time you press the On Off setting will be switched 3 Press The handset returns to standby mode SETTING OR CANCELING CALLER ID ON CALL WAITING This function is preset to ON so that you will receive caller ID on Call Waiting when you subscribe to both local telephone company services If you do not subscribe to these services be sure to set this function to OFF 1 Press The LCD displays the current s...

Page 16: ... sounds 5 Press The handset returns to the standby mode NOTES Change your area code when you move to another location that has a different area code When you make a call or redial to a number within your area code only the last 7 digits of the phone number are dialed when you set the area code FUNC SELECT DELETE SELECT 3 FUNC Preparation 1 Auto Talk Off 2 CIDCW On 3 Area Code 615 1s sAuto Talk Off...

Page 17: ...s Handset On The Base 1 Pick up the handset 2 Press 3 Listen for the dial tone 4 Dial the number OR 1 Pick up the handset 2 Dial the number then press TALK TALK Handset Off The Base 1 Press 2 Listen fot the dial tone 3 Dial the number OR Dial the number then press TALK TALK Handset On The Base Pick up the handset AutoTalk or press To use the Auto TALK function see page15 TALK Handset Off The Base ...

Page 18: ...ting tone during your conversation on the phone simply press 2 To return to the first caller press again NOTE Pressing without receiving a Call Waiting signal may disconnect the current caller HANDSET EARPIECE VOLUME SETTING FLASH FLASH FLASH To adjust the earpiece volume press or during a call HANDSET RINGER VOLUME SETTING To adjust the ringer volume press or during standby mode VOL RING VOL RING...

Page 19: ...or 60 seconds To stop paging press or any key at the handset or return the handset to the base unit NOTE You cannot page the handset during a call PAGE PAGE CH Paging Talk 0 15 Scanning 9 0 0 M Hz PAGE Basics To To temporarily switch to tone dial When the base is set to pulse mode see page 14 To enter a pause within the dialing sequence Do this Press The following numbers will be sent as tone dial...

Page 20: ...by mode If you receive an incoming call or a pager call from the base unit during the operation the operation will be cancelled STORING NUMBERS You can store up to 20 digits including and PAUSE as a telephone number and up to 14 characters as a name in one memory address 1 Pick up the handset and press and hold till a beep sounds 2 Enter a number 0 9 or press to select a free memory location numbe...

Page 21: ...ou make a mistake press and to move the cursor to the desired location Press to delete characters as needed 7 Press A confirmation beep sounds and the number is stored 8 The LCD returns to Memory Store screen To store more names and numbers return to step 2 If you do not store a name only the memory location Memory 1 appears 9 To finish the operation press or return the handset to the base unit ME...

Page 22: ... enter a space 7 Press once 8 Press six times 9 Press five times 3 6 3 3 3 8 SELECT MEM Basics Number of times key is pressed Keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4 J K L j k l 5 M N O m n o 6 P Q R S p q r s 7 T U V t u v 8 W X Y Z w x y z 9 blank 0 0 9 WX Y Z 8 TUV 7 PQ RS 6 MNO 5 JKL 4 GHI 3 DEF 2 ABC 1 STEPS FOR ENTERING NAMES AND SPECIAL CHARACTERS Refer to the let...

Page 23: ...umber 0 9 to display the desired destination NOTE When you press the LCD displays both the name and the telephone number When the stored phone number has 15 or more digits is displayed next to the 13th digit Press to see the rest of the numbers and to return 3 Press The selected number will be dialed NOTE If you press while you are selecting a location memory selection is cancelled and the handset...

Page 24: ...select Go Back 5 To edit data go to step a To delete data go to step b a EDITING THE NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER Use the number buttons and or buttons to edit the name See Storing Numbers on page 20 for instructions on how to enter names 1 Press to erase a character at the cursor position The next character on the right moves to the cursor position 2 Press 3 Press to erase numbers and enter the corr...

Page 25: ... selected a confirmation tone sounds and the number is erased If is selected the LCD returns to the Memory Store display 3 Press or return the handset to the base unit MEM DELETE SELECT MEMORY DIALING 25 Basics Delete Memory 1 Yes s sNo Memory 1 Deleted Memory Store 1s sTed Doe 2 DOE JOHN ...

Page 26: ...Caller s phone number You may receive any one of the following messages When invalid data is received Incomplete Data When a private name is received Private Name When a private number is received Private Number When an unknown name is received Unknown Name When an unknown number is received Unknown Number 2 When you pick up the phone the display changes to Talk NOTES If you answer a call before t...

Page 27: ...ate services CIDCW Caller ID on Call Waiting performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number You must subscribe to the Caller ID on call waiting CID CW services before you can use the following features The Call waiting service can also be used independently Please contact your local telephone company for details VOL RING ...

Page 28: ... see the previous incoming call 3 Press to return to standby mode CALLING BACK FROM THE CALLER ID LIST 1 Pick up the handset and press Then press or to display the number you wish to call 2 Press The displayed number will be dialed NOTE To enter a number for a long distance call see EDITING CALLER ID DATA on page 29 It is not necessary to add a 1 when dialing some area codes If in doubt check your...

Page 29: ...ting Caller ID data you can make the call or store procedures To make a call press To store into memory dial press Then select memory location with or and press STORING TO SPEED DIAL MEMORY 1 Pick up the handset and press Then press or to indicate the number you want to store in the memory 2 Press 3 Enter a number 0 9 or press to select memory location MEM CID SELECT MEM TALK LOCAL 3 L D 1 CID 1 7...

Page 30: ... display screen Press to return to standby mode DELETING CALLER ID DATA DELETE INDIVIDUAL CALLER ID DATA 1 Pick up the handset and press Then press or to display the caller ID number you want to delete from the memory 2 Press Press or to select Yes or No 3 Press or If you select you hear a confirmation tone and the LCD displays the next caller ID data If there is none the LCD displays the number o...

Page 31: ... until the call is either answered or the person calling hangs up With Caller ID on call waiting you can see who is calling to decide if you want to interrupt your current conversation to answer the incoming call WITH CALLER ID SERVICE 1 Before answering a call check to see that the caller s name and telephone number are displayed on the screen To switch to the waiting call press on the handset Th...

Page 32: ...ry The AC adaptor of the base unit is disconnected Plug the AC adaptor into the base unit and the AC 120V outlet The battery is low Place the handset on the base unit to recharge Telephone line cord is disconnected Check both ends of the telephone jack The previous call was not disconnected Press to disconnect the line Trouble with the telephone line Check an extension line Outlet used is controll...

Page 33: ...andset on the base unit to recharge Interference Relocate to another outlet Interference from TV Microwave oven computer and electrical appliances Press to select a clearer channel or relocate the base unit Excessive line noise Check with another telephone The volume control is set too high Reduce volume to a lower setting The base antenna is not in a vertical position Lift the antenna to a vertic...

Page 34: ...otify you and give you the opportunity to correct the problem Also you need to know that the phone company does have the right to make changes in their lines and or equipment If these changes might affect your telephone equipment or require changes in the telephone equipment or its connection the phone company will notify you in writing so you have the chance to take whatever action necessary to e...

Page 35: ... states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts when an action may be brought or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above provisions may not apply to you In The Continental United States contact www toshiba com tacp In Hawaii contact Toshiba Hawaii Inc 327 Kamakee Street Honolulu HI 96814 808 591 9281 Limited One 1 Year Warranty of Labor...

Page 36: ...For more detailed instructions and examples please refer to the owner s manual Fasten the AC adaptor cord Raise the antenna to vertical position Telephone Line Cord AC Adaptor Single Line Telephone Jack RJ11C Power Outlet AC 120V 60Hz CID 3 1 SELECT DELETE FLASH TALK MEM 1 Before answering a call check to see that the caller s name and telephone number are displayed on the LCD To switch to the oth...

Page 37: ...ba com tacp UCZZ01338BZ RC012153 Printed in China IMPORTANT We suggest you record the following information and retain for your records along with your bill of sale or equipment document Model no Serial no Purchase date Dealer Dealer address 2001 TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC ...

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