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Preparation

Basics

Answering system

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Preparation

Basics

Answering system

Additional Information

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Page 1: ...Preparation Basics Answering system Additional Information Preparation Basics Answering system Additional Information FT 8901A qx 7 2 1 11 35 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...to 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 t...

Page 3: ... approx 15 min 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 memories 16 digits each Mute on handset Any key answer Reversible charging system Hearing aid compatible HAC volume Desk Wall mountable bracket included Custom greeting...

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: ...USING THE 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 messages 27 Screening incomming calls 27 Leaving a memo message 28 Recording a phone conversation 2 WAY REC 28 Calling in from a remote location 29 Table of commands 30 Additional information TROUBLESHOOTING 31 WA...

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: ...E 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 26 VOLUME button page 26 PLAY STOP button page 17 PAGE button page 20 to 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 20 to...

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: ... 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 chargin...

Page 13: ...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 number is held in memory for up to one minute while you replace the battery pack If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call complete the rep...

Page 14: ...irmation tone 2 Press You hear a confirmation tone 3 Press and listen for a dial tone 4 Press any number other than 0 If the dial tone sounds you have tone service and your setting is complete If the dial tone continues you have pulse service and you must perform steps 5 and 6 below 5 With the phone in the Standby mode press and hold until you hear a confirmation tone 6 Press and hear a confirmati...

Page 15: ... 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 for 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 RECEIVING A CALL Redial Pause RDL P TONE MODE TONE FT 8901A qx ...

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: ...GING 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 handset is set to pulse mode To enter a pause within the dia...

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 8901A qx 7 ...

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: ...ing If you press the setting is canceled and returns 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 LED display Menu No Function Menu1 ...

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 CHANGING THE GREETING MESSAGE You can change between the pre recorded greeting message and your own recorded greeting message 1 Press The current greet...

Page 22: ...he 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: ...PIN 3 Press or until the desired number appears 4 Press to set the security code PIN The answering machine announces the new security code PIN SETTING THE BASE RINGER VOLUME Select one of three ringer volume settings 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 off ...

Page 24: ...e 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 to...

Page 25: ...es No remaining time after the greeting message You should delete messages see page 27 Otherwise the system cannot record any new messages 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 b...

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: ...ophone 3 When you finish recording press or RECORDING A PHONE CONVERSATION 2 WAY 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: ... 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 th...

Page 30: ...essage 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: ...cted 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 Reloca...

Page 32: ...igh 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 b...

Page 33: ...he recording 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 let th...

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: ...e ON OFF Press ANSWER to turn the answering machine on or off Every time you press ANSWER the LED display turns on or off Setting the Clock 1 Press MENU twice then press SET 2 Select the day of the week by pressing SELECT or SELECT When the correct day is announced press SET 3 Select the hour by pressing SELECT or SELECT When the correct hour is announced press SET 4 Select the minute by pressing ...

Page 36: ...nsaje de contestación 1 Presione GREETING 2 Presione SELECT o SELECT para cambiar a otro mensaje 3 Presione PLAY STOP para salir del sistema Ajuste del código de seguridad PIN 1 Presione tres veces MENU 2 Presione SET para cambiar el código de seguridad PIN 3 Presione SELECT o SELECT hasta que aparezca el número deseado 4 Presione SET para ajustar el código de seguridad PIN Reproducción de los men...

Page 37: ...ow 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 TH...

Page 38: ...de 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 reproducir los mensajes recibidos y los memorandos presione 2 Para saltar presi...

Page 39: ...NG THE OGM KEY IN AND PIN REPETICIÓN DE MENSAJE 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 DURANTE LA REPR...

Page 40: ...____________ 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 UCZZ01339BZ RC012156 Printed in China FT 8901A qx 7 2 1 11 36 AM Page 40 ...

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