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INSTALLATION

After the battery pack is fully charged;

Operation

Approx. battery life

While in use (Talk mode)

up to 6 hours

While not in use (Standby mode)

up to 10 days

When "Low Battery" blinks on 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 2 minutes while you replace

the battery pack.

• If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call, complete the

replacement of the battery pack within 30 seconds, and you can return to the
original call.

Low Battery

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Preparation

NOTES:

• Use only the supplied battery pack (TRB-1981 power source 800mAh, 3.6VDC)
• The battery pack is not charged properly if the charging contacts are dirty or

tarnished.  Clean the contacts occasionally with a dry cloth.

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Summary of Contents for SG-1981

Page 1: ...ANUAL SG 1981 The FIRST thing to do after unpacking your new cordless telephone is CHARGE THE BATTERY Please read and follow the few instructions on PAGE 2 BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE 2 4GHz DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM CORDLESS TELEPHONE DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM SG 1981 qxd 5 21 1 4 58 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...he base unit s charging cradle The IN USE CHARGE LED should light If not see TROUBLESHOOTING page 47 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 advantage of the Caller I...

Page 3: ...rdless telephone and digital answering system The Toshiba cordless telephone features a 16 digit x 3 line dot matrix liquid crystal display LCD for caller ID on Call Waiting and speed dial programming and calling The sleek new design provides face up battery charging even when wall mounted Other features are summarized below Volume Control 4 Level Ringer Volume and Tone Control Digital Security Co...

Page 4: ...celing caller ID on call waiting 15 Setting the area code 16 Using the headset and belt clip option 17 Basics BASIC OPERATION 18 Making a call 18 Receiving a call 18 3 Number Redial 19 Handset earpiece volume setting 19 Handset ringer volume setting 19 Handset ringer off 19 Tone Pause 20 Interference or static 20 Base speakerphone 21 Switching from the speakerphone to the handset 21 Base speaker v...

Page 5: ...g system SETTING THE ANSWERING MACHINE 38 Setting the number of rings 38 Setting the recording time 39 Setting the clock 39 Setting the PIN Number 40 USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE 41 Turning the answering machine ON OFF 41 Recording the greeting message 41 Checking and switching greeting message 42 Playing recorded messages 42 Deleting recorded messages 43 Screening incoming calls 43 Leaving a memo ...

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: ...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 the eyes or sk...

Page 8: ...ge 19 to 20 RDL P button page 15 to 16 36 FUNCTION Antenna VOLUME RINGER button Up arrow button VOLUME RINGER button Down arrow button page 19 VOL VOL Caller ID button page 30 to 35 CID button page 35 FLASH button page 24 to 29 35 to 36 SELECT button page 20 CHANNEL button page 32 L D 1 button page 32 LOCAL 3 button page 27 to 29 34 to 35 DELETE button page 18 TALK button Left arrow button page 24...

Page 9: ... 1981 CID SPREAD SPECTRUM 2 4GHz DIG ITAL button page 43 DELETE Speaker button page 41 to 42 GREETING button page 39 TIME IN USE CHARGE LED buttons page 42 VOLUME button page 41 to 44 PLAY STOP button page 23 PAGE button page 40 42 REPEAT Microphone button page 41 ANSWER button page 44 2WAY REC Antenna button page 40 PIN button page 21 to 22 SPEAKER button page 39 to 40 SKIP Speaker LED button pag...

Page 10: ...120V 60Hz DC9V Connect the AC adaptor 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 antenna to vertical position Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected Telephone Line Cord Single ...

Page 11: ...t the template 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 Raise the antenna Flip the hook tab over so the tab holds the handset Single Line Telephone Jack RJ11C Power Outlet AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Adaptor Wall mount template IMPORTANT Before mounting select a wall area of sufficient strength If mountin...

Page 12: ...d 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 plugged in securely INSTALLATION MIC DIG ITAL CAL LER ID ...

Page 13: ...ry 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 2 minutes while you replace the battery pack If you must replace the battery pack during a telephone call complete the replacement of the battery pack within 30 seconds and you can return to the original call Low Battery 13 Preparation NOTES Use only t...

Page 14: ...he following instructions SETTING THE TONE PULSE SWITCH Set the TONE PULSE switch to TONE Place a call If the call does not connect with the TONE setting set the TONE PULSE switch to PULSE SELECT CHANNEL FUNCTION TONE PULSE switch VOL VOL SG 1981 qxd 5 21 1 4 59 PM Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...ING 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 When you set this function to Opt you can use six pre programmed call waiting options See page 36 Call Waiting Options If you do not subscribe to these services be sure to set this function to OFF 1 Press The LCD displays the cur...

Page 16: ...er within your area code only the last 7 digits of the phone number are dialed when you set the area code During call back however the phone will include the area code from where the call originated when it automatically redials the number To avoid this problem always be sure to set the area code of your phone so that the phone will automatically exclude the area code when the incoming code is the...

Page 17: ...t connected Pressing the button of the handset also controls the connected headset s volume If you place the handset on the base unit while the headset is connected be sure the handset is placed properly BELT CLIP You can attach an optional Belt Clip part RC009263 to the handset in order to carry it on your belt Attaching the Belt Clip to the Handset Insert the Belt Clip tabs into the holes on eac...

Page 18: ...set 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 for the dial tone 3 Dial the number OR Dial the number then press TALK TALK Handset On The Base Pick up the handset Auto Talk or press TALK Handset Off The Base Press any button When the Auto Talk is set to on or press TALK To hang up press ...

Page 19: ...er pressing the latest dialed number will be dialed automatically HANDSET EARPIECE VOLUME SETTING To adjust the earpiece volume press or during a call NOTE When you press in Maximum mode or in Low mode an error tone sounds HANDSET RINGER VOLUME SETTING To adjust the ringer volume press or during standby mode NOTE When you press in Maximum mode or in Low mode an error tone sounds HANDSET RINGER OFF...

Page 20: ...ting etc If you hear noise during a call press to select another channel The LCD displays Scanning while changing channels SELECT CHANNEL 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RDL P 0 TONE PAUSE 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 dialing Press P appears in the display w...

Page 21: ... SPEAKER VOLUME SETTING To adjust the speaker volume press buttons The numbers 1 10 are displayed on the base indicating the volume levels 1 being the softest and 10 being the loudest BASE RINGER VOLUME SETTING You can turn the ringer sound on or off by sliding the RINGER ON OFF switch on the base unit VOLUME SPEAKER SPEAKER MIC DIG ITA L CAL LER ID ANS WE RIN G SYS TEM CO RD RES S TEL EPH ON E SB...

Page 22: ...handset will still be connected to the call When speaking on the base 1 Press on the handset to join the 3 way conversation 2 To hang up return the handset to the base or press on the handset The base will still be connected to the call NOTE Pressing on the base while dialing with the handset will set the 3 way conversation mode and dialing is not affected SPEAKER TALK TALK SPEAKER SPEAKER Basics ...

Page 23: ... handset or return the handset to the base unit NOTES You cannot page the handset during a call Be careful not to get your ear too close to the ringer on the back side of the handset while paging as the paging tone may be too loud PAGE PAGE Paging MIC DIG ITA L CAL LER ID ANS WE RIN G SYS TEM CO RD RES S TEL EPH ON E SB 1981 CID PAGE SG 1981 qxd 5 21 1 4 59 PM Page 23 ...

Page 24: ...ger call from the base 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 13 characters as a name in one memory address 1 Pick up the handset and press and hold till a beep sounds 2 Enter a two digit number 01 20 or press to select a free memory location number MEM MEM TALK DELETE SELECT CHANNEL VOL...

Page 25: ...ess 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 Memory01 appears 9 To finish the operation press or return the handset to the base unit MEM SELECT CHANNEL DELETE RDL P SELECT CHANNEL SELECT CHANNEL Store Name St...

Page 26: ...ice to enter a space 7 Press once 8 Press six times 6 3 3 3 8 SELECT CHANNEL MEM 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 letters on the nu...

Page 27: ...0 to display the desired destination NOTES When you press the LCD displays both the name and the telephone number When the stored phone number has 14 or more digits is displayed next to the 12th 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 return...

Page 28: ...dit 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 24 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 correct number 4 Press A ...

Page 29: ... If is 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 Delete Memory01 Yes s sNo Memory01 Deleted Memory Store 01s sTed Doe 02 DOE JOHN SG 1981 qxd 5 21 1 4 59 PM Page 29 ...

Page 30: ...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 the Caller ID message is received for example before the second ring the Calle...

Page 31: ...s 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 page 32 It is not necessary to add a 1 when dialing some area codes If in doubt check your local telephone di...

Page 32: ... for area code setting and cancellation NOTE Before you use for area code setting and cancellation make sure the AREA CODE is set See page 16 3 After editing Caller ID data you can make the call or store procedures LOCAL 3 LOCAL 3 L D 1 CID 1 7 9 30AM 12 Ted Doe 456 7890 1 7 9 30AM 12 Ted Doe 1 456 7890 1 7 9 30AM 12 Ted Doe 1 123 456 7890 key L D 1 1 7 9 30AM 12 Ted Doe 123 456 7890 key LOCAL 3 k...

Page 33: ... ID data is stored Press to return to standby If you select a memory location which is already stored Press to select and press A confirmation tone sounds and the new data overwrites the old data The LCD returns to the Caller ID display screen If you select The LCD returns to the Caller ID display screen Press to return to standby mode CID SELECT CHANNEL CID SELECT CHANNEL MEM CID Caller ID Call w...

Page 34: ...mber of calls If you select the LCD returns to the Call ID display screen 4 Press to return to standby DELETE ALL CALLER ID DATA 1 Press 2 Press Press or to select Yes or No 3 Press or If you select a confirmation tone sounds and the LCD displays Total 00 If you select the LCD displays the number of Caller ID calls 4 Press to return to the standby mode CID DELETE SELECT CHANNEL DELETE CID CID DELE...

Page 35: ...rrupt your current conversation to answer the incoming call 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 The first caller is put on hold 2 To switch back to the first caller press again NOTES Pressing without having received a Call Waiting signal may disconnect the current line When...

Page 36: ...op Last Talk 0 03 Conferenced 1s sAsk to Hold 2 Tell Busy 3 Answer Drop 1 Press FUNCTION Press or or number key 1 6 Press SELECT CHANNEL You receive a call waiting call A list of options appears For more information on the options see the table on page 35 Select one of six options To select Conference press or scroll down to Conference Allows you to speak with your first and second caller to have ...

Page 37: ... you are busy and the waiting call is disconnected 3 Answer Drop 1 Disconnects 1st caller and answers 2nd caller 4 Conference Starts a 3 way conference call with both callers 5 Drop First Disconnects 1st caller 6 Drop Last Disconnects 2nd caller NOTES When using each of the options listed above an extra charge might apply Not all options are available in all areas Check with your local telephone c...

Page 38: ...BER OF RINGS Select one of three ring time settings by sliding the RING TIME switch on the side of the base unit 2 2 rings 4 4 rings TS TOLL SAVER MODE The phone answers at the second ring when there are new messages and the fourth ring when there are no new messages When you check the message from the outside phone hang up if you hear the third ring to save the toll charge RING TIME REC TIME 2 4 ...

Page 39: ...y pressing or When the correct day is announced corresponding to the number on the LED display press The selected day of the week will be announced 3 Select the Hour by pressing or When the correct number appears on the LED display press 4 Select the Minute by pressing or When the correct number to appears on the LED display press 5 Select AM PM by pressing or At the correct display or press You h...

Page 40: ...your PIN 1 Press till a beep sounds in the standby mode The LED display shows 2 Press or to select the left digit of the PIN 3 When your desired number appears on the LED display press 4 Press or to select the right digit of the PIN 5 When your desired number appears on the LED display press The new PIN you entered will be announced NOTE You can check the current PIN by pressing at any time PIN PI...

Page 41: ...e greeting message You should delete messages see page 43 Otherwise the system cannot record any new messages RECORDING THE GREETING MESSAGE You can record a personalized greeting message or use the prerecorded message When a call is received the answering machine answers the call and plays the greeting message 1 Press and hold on the base unit till a beep sounds Record your greeting message over ...

Page 42: ...lete a message Press during playback of the message you want to delete To go forward Press and hold until your desired message number appears on the display during playback of the message To delete all messages Finish the playback of all messages Then press and hold till a beep sounds To adjust the speaker volume Press or repeatedly 1 10 VOLUME VOLUME DELETE SKIP DELETE REPEAT PLAY STOP SKIP REPEA...

Page 43: ...tain 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 follow the instructions below The answering machine will disconnect automatically At the handset Simply...

Page 44: ...n 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 recording press or...

Page 45: ...sages The unit automatically starts playing the recorded messages 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 P...

Page 46: ...the 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 sy...

Page 47: ...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 or to disconnect the line Trouble with the telephone line Check an extension line Outlet used is controlled by a...

Page 48: ...l 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 within a few seconds This is normal It may be preve...

Page 49: ...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 the phone ring at least 10 times The line will connect and you will hear several short beeps Press and enter your security code PIN This is normal The rec...

Page 50: ...t the TONE PULSE switch to TONE Place a call If the call does not connect with the TONE setting set the TONE PULSE switch to PULSE Setting The Tone Pulse Switch Area Code Answering a Call Making a Call TONE PULSE switch With the handset With the base speaker phone 1 Press SPEAKER and speak 2 Press SPEAKER to hang up 1 Press CID then press or to display the number you want to dial 2 Press TALK then...

Page 51: ...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 is necessary to ensure uninterrup...

Page 52: ...w 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 9261 Limited One 1 Year Warranty of Labor and parts TACP THI...

Page 53: ...sde 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 pres...

Page 54: ...ING 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 PIN DURANTE LA REPRODUCCIÓN DEL MENSAJE...

Page 55: ...1739BZ RC009820 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 SG 1981 qxd 5 21 1 5 00 PM Page 56 ...

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