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TROUBLESHOOTING

Additional Information

SOLUTION

• Ringer Volume setting is OFF position.

→

Set the Ringe Volume to Hi or Lo

• The charging contacts of the handset and the base are not

clean.

→

Clean them with a dry cloth.

• The battery is several years old.

→

Replace with a new battery.

• The charging contacts of the handset and the base are not

clean.

→

Clean them with a dry cloth.

• The AC adaptor of the base unit is disconnected.

→

Plug the AC adaptor firmly into the base unit and AC 120V

outlet.

• The handset is not on the base.

→

Place the handset on the base properly

• The handset is too far from the base unit.

→

Bring the handset near the base unit.

• The battery is low.

→

Place the handset on the base unit to recharge.

• The base unit is located in a place with high 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 vertical position.

• The phone needs to be reset.

→

Disconnect the AC adaptor and reconnect it to within
few seconds.

• This is normal.

→

It may be prevented by changing the volume setting to
Medium or Low before returning the handset to the base
unit

PROBLEM

The handset does not
ring when it is on the
base.

CHARGE LED will not
light when the handset
is placed on the base.

Noise or interference.

The unit does not
operate properly.

When the handset is
returned to the base
unit with the volume
level set at High, a
momentary squeal or
howling sound may
sometimes be heard.

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Summary of Contents for FT-8901

Page 1: ...Preparation Basics Answering system Additional Information Preparation Basics Answering system Additional Information FT 8901 qx 1 5 1 11 28 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...nto the receptacle inside the battery compartment and replace the cover The connector only goes in one way Place the handset into the base unit s charging cradle The CHARGE LED should light The battery charging period has now started From now until the 12 hour 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 ...

Page 3: ...ystem approx 15min recording time Advanced compandor noise reduction Advanced message management design Voice guidance time stamp Long standby battery life 14 days One way page handset locator Last number redial 32 digits 10 speed dial 16 digits each Mute on handset Any key answer Reversible charging system Hearing aid compatible HAC volume Desk Wall mountable bracket included Custom greeting mess...

Page 4: ...Charging the battery pack 12 Setting the dial mode 14 Basics BASIC OPERATION 15 Making a call 15 Receiving a call 15 Redial 16 Out of range 16 Call waiting 16 Handset earpiece volume setting 16 Handset ringer volume setting 16 Base speaker volume setting 17 Mute 17 Tone Entering a pause 17 Interference or static 17 Paging the handset 17 MEMORY DIALING 18 Storing numbers 18 Inserting a pause in mem...

Page 5: ... ANSWERING MACHINE 25 Turning the answering machine ON OFF 25 Checking and switching greeting message 25 Checking clock setting 26 Playing recorded messages 26 Deleting recorded message 27 Screening incomming calls 27 Leaving a memo message 28 Recording a phone conversation 2WAY REC 28 Calling in from a remote location 29 Table of commands 30 Additional information TROUBLESHOOTING 31 WARRANTY SERV...

Page 6: ...ot 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 a risk of fire o...

Page 7: ... FOLLOW THESE 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 cause damage to ...

Page 8: ...button page 18 MEM button page 14 16 FLASH TALK BATT LOW LED button page 16 VOL RING Redial Pause button page 16 17 RDL P Antenna Speed Dial Index Card back Write down numbers stored in memory Battery Compartment page 12 Charging Contacts Channel button page 17 CH button page 17 MUTE Modular Line Cord Part RC008231 Wall Mount Bracket Part RC009245 AC Adaptor TAC 8930 Part RC009255 PULSE MODE butto...

Page 9: ...VO LUME TIME GREETING MIC R E W F F button page 26 27 DELETE Speaker button page 25 GREETING button page 26 TIME POWER LED IN USE LED CHARGE LED buttons page 20 to26 VOLUME button page 26 PLAY STOP button page 17 PAGE button page 26 SELECT SKIP FF button page 20 to 24 SET button page 21 28 REC MEMO 2WAY Microphone button page 25 ANSWER LED ANSWER button page 20 to 26 SELECT REW REPEAT button page ...

Page 10: ... at all times It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use 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 antenna to a vertical position Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected Telephone Line Cord Singl...

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

Page 12: ...y 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 CHARGE LED lights If the CHARGE LED does not light make sure the AC adaptor is plugged in securely NOTES Use only the supplied battery pack TRB 8000 power source 600mAh 3 6VDC The battery pack is not charged properly if the chargi...

Page 13: ...r 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 one minute while you replace the battery pack If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call complete the repl...

Page 14: ... 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 Note Most phone systems use tone dialing TONE FLASH TONE FLASH Before using the handset make sure to read the following instructions FT 8901 qx 1 5 1 11 28 AM Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...dset On The Base 1 Pick up the handset 2 Press 3 Listen for the dial tone 4 Dial the number TALK Handset Off The Base 1 Press 2 Listen fot the dial tone 3 Dial the number TALK Handset On The Base Pick up the handset Auto Talk Handset Off The Base Press any button Any key answer To hang up Press or return the handset to the base Auto Standby TALK RECIEVING A CALL Redial Pause RDL P FT 8901 qx 1 5 1...

Page 16: ...o return to the first caller press again NOTE Pressing without receiving a Call Waiting signal may disconnect the current caller HANDSET EARPIECE VOLUME SETTING To adjust the earpiece volume press during a call HANDSET RINGER VOLUME SETTING To adjust the ringer volume press during standby mode NOTE When the handset is on the base the handset ringer volume is disabled VOL RING VOL RING FLASH FLASH ...

Page 17: ...hannel PAGING THE HANDSET To locate the handset while it is off the base press The handset beeps for 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 MUTE TALK MUTE VOLUME VOLUME PAGE 17 Basics To To temporarily switch to tone dial When the base is set to pulse mode To enter a pause within t...

Page 18: ...t returns to standby 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 16 digits including and PAUSE as a telephone number 1 Pick up the handset and press 2 Dial the telephone number you wish to store up to 16 digits 3 Press MEM MEM MEM RDL P Basics TALK Redial Pause Memory FT 8901 qx 1 5...

Page 19: ...MBERS The new number will replace the previously stored one INSERTING A PAUSE IN MEMORY Use redial pause to make an outgoing call through a PBX or long distance Each time you press a pause of about two seconds is inserted during the dialing sequence If more than two seconds are needed press twice EXAMPLE To store 0 PAUSE 1234567890 in memory address 4 press 4 MEM 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RDL P 0 MEM RD...

Page 20: ...g If you press the setting is canceled and return to standby You can scroll to the next menu option by pressing You can use or to adjust the announcement volume level during voice prompt guidance VOLUME VOLUME MENU PLAY STOP Answering system SELECT SELECT VOLUME TIME SKIP FF SELECT PLAY STOP DELETE MENU SET REW REPEAT GREETING VOLUME REC MEMO 2WAY LED display Menu No Function Menu1 Greeting messag...

Page 21: ...For example I can not come to the phone right now Please leave a message after the tone 3 To finish recording your message press or You hear a long beep and your greeting plays back NOTE You can delete your greeting message by pressing after step 1 TO CHANGE THE GREETING MESSAGE You can change between the pre recorded greeting message and your own recorded greeting message 1 Press The current gree...

Page 22: ...the numbers through as each hour is announced 6 Press 7 Press or until you hear the correct minute setting The LED display shows the numbers through as each minute is announced 8 Press 9 Press or until you hear AM or PM The LED display shows or 10 Press The answering machine announces the time that you have set NOTE You can hear the time currently set by pressing If you do not complete the setting...

Page 23: ...ity code PIN 3 Press or until the desired number appears 4 Press to set the security code PIN The answering machine announces new security code PIN SETTING THE BASE RINGER VOLUME Select one of three ringer volume setting High Low off 1 Press four times You hear the current ringer volume and the LED display shows the ringer volume 2 Press 3 Press or until the desired ringer volume appears High Low ...

Page 24: ...the message from the outside phone hang up if you hear the third ring to save the toll charge SETTING THE RECORDING TIME Select one of two maximum recording times or Announce Only 1 minute 4 minutes Announce only 1 Press six times The LED display shows the current recording time 2 Press to change the recording time 3 Press or until the desired time appears 1 minute 4 minutes Announce only 4 Press ...

Page 25: ...announces No remaining time after the greeting message You should delete messages see page 27 Or the system cannot record any message CHECKING AND SWITCHING GREETING MESSAGE You can check the message and switch from the Pre recorded message to the user greeting message 1 Press The current greeting message will be played 2 Press or to switch the greeting message and the greeting message will be ann...

Page 26: ...e Press To repeat the previous message Press within 2 seconds after the beginning of message To repeat the current message Press after 2 seconds after the beginning of message To skip the message Press To rewind the message in double Press and hold speed To play back the message in Press and hold double speed To delete a message Press during playback of the message you want to delete To stop playb...

Page 27: ...t message will be played NOTE To maintain maximum record time it is a good idea to delete the old messages SCREENING INCOMING CALLS You can screen calls when the answering machine is on 1 After the answering machine answers the base speaker lets you hear the caller as the machine records the message 2 To answer the call immediately simply pick up the handset or press if the handset is away from th...

Page 28: ...rophone 3 When you finish recording press or RECORDING A PHONE CONVERSATION 2WAY REC You can record a telephone conversation that is already in progress with the handset up to 10 minutes The conversation is stored and played back like an incoming message 1 During a call with the handset press and hold till a beep sounds Recording starts and both parties hear the intermittent beeps 2 To stop record...

Page 29: ...he unit automatically starts playing the Help guidance 3 Press and the appropriate number button that corresponds to the operation you want see TABLE OF COMMANDS on next page 4 When you have finished press and or hang up to exit the system NOTES When entering your security code PIN the second digit must be entered within 2 seconds after the first one If you enter a wrong security code PIN 3 times ...

Page 30: ...message To skip to the next message during playback To delete individual messages during playback To stop operation To turn the answering system on To record a memo message After you finish recording a up to 4 minutes memo message press To stop recording or or To record your greeting message After you finish recording your greeting message press To stop recording or or To turn the answering system...

Page 31: ...ted 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 controlled by a wall switch in its OFF position Relocat...

Page 32: ...ference 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 vertical position The phone needs to be reset D...

Page 33: ...rding capacity became full Delete recorded messages The phone was answered during recording The recording time is set to A announce only Set the REC TIME to 1 or 4 minute setting You are not calling from a touch tone phone Call from a touch tone phone The security code PIN you entered was wrong Make sure you entered the correct security code PIN If the answering machine is turned off the phone wil...

Page 34: ...e 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 ensure uninterrupt...

Page 35: ...low 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 8377 Limited One 1 Year Warranty of Labor and parts TACP T...

Page 36: ...TE CUT OPERACIONES POR CONTROL REMOTO FT 8901 A Llame a su teléfono desde un teléfono de teclado Después que su teléfono conteste introduzca y el código de seguridad PIN presionando cada dígito durante 1 segundo como mínimo Si introduce correctamente y el PIN su teléfono emitirá un tono de invitación después del anuncio Luego introduzca el mandato y un número presionando las teclas B Para reproduc...

Page 37: ... GRABACIÓN DE MENSAJE DE MEMORANDO BORRADO DE MENSAJE REPRODUCCIÓN DE MENSAJE SALTO DE MENSAJE ACTIVACIÓN DE CONTESTACIÓN DETENCIÓN DE GRABACIÓN OPERACIÓN GRABACIÓN DE MENSAJE DE CONTESTACIÓN DESACTIVACIÓN DE CONTESTACIÓN durante la reproducción durante la reproducción ACCESO AL CONTROL REMOTO 1 2 4 5 7 8 3 6 9 0 PIN ASISTENCIA ANUNCIO WHILE PLAYING THE OGM KEY IN AND PIN DURANTE LA REPRODUCCIÓN D...

Page 38: ..._____________ Serial no ______________ Purchase date______________ Dealer_________________ Dealer address _____________________________________ 2001 TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC For technical assistance purchase of accessories or service please access www toshiba com tacp UCZZ01315BZ RC009793 Printed in China FT 8901 qx 1 5 1 11 29 AM Page 40 ...

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