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OWNER

S MANUAL

SX-2981

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.

900MHz DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM CORDLESS TELEPHONE
DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM

Preparation

Basics

Caller ID/Call waiting

Answering System

Additional Information

SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 1

Summary of Contents for SX-2981

Page 1: ...s CHARGE THE BATTERY Please read and follow the few instructions on PAGE 2 BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE 900MHz DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM CORDLESS TELEPHONE DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM Preparation Basics Caller ID Call waiting Answering System Additional Information SX 2981 qx 6 18 1 3 11 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...to the base unit s charging cradle The CHARGE LED should light If not see TROUBLESHOOTING page 48 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 ID a...

Page 3: ...iquid 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 Voice Guidance Time Stamp Long Standby Battery Life 10 days 3 Way Conversation One Way Page Handset Locator Last Number Redial 32 digits 20 Speed dial numbers 20 digits Any Key Answer Reversi...

Page 4: ...ller ID on call waiting 15 Setting the area code 16 Using a handset optional 17 Basics BASIC OPERATION 18 Making a call 18 Receiving a call 18 3 number redial 19 Out of range 19 Handset earpiece volume setting 19 Handset ringer volume setting 19 Ringer off 19 Tone Pause 20 Interference or static 20 Base speakerphone 20 Switching from the speakerphone to the handset 20 Base speaker volume setting 2...

Page 5: ...ge 37 Changing the greeting message 37 Setting the clock 38 Setting the security code PIN 39 Setting the base ringer volume 39 Setting the number of rings 40 Setting the recording time 40 USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE 41 Turning the answering machine ON OFF 41 Playing recorded messages 42 Deleting recorded messages 43 Screening incoming calls 43 Leaving a memo in the designated mailbox 44 Using the ...

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: ...Y 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 ...

Page 8: ...e 14 20 TONE Memory button page 22 MEM button page 20 PAUSE Charging contacts Antenna button up arrow button button down arrow button page 19 VOL RING VOL RING button Right arrow button page 14 33 FLASH button page 15 to 16 23 to 27 30 to 34 SELECT Caller ID button page 29 to 32 CID button page 26 to 27 31 to 32 button page 20 CHANNEL DELETE button page 15 to 16 33 to 34 FUNCTION Battery compartme...

Page 9: ...ns page 21 42 VOL button page 44 45 REC MEMO button page 21 PAGE button page 37 to 40 SELECT FF SKIP button page 37 to 40 SET button page 37 to 40 SELECT REPEAT REW Microphone button page 41 ANSWER button page 37 to 40 MENU DC IN 9V jack page 10 TELEPHONE LINE modular jack page 10 Antenna Preparation button page 20 SPEAKER button page 37 STOP button page 42 MAILBOX 2 button page 42 MAILBOX 3 butto...

Page 10: ... 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 Raise the anntenna to vertical position Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected Telephone Line Cord Single Line Telephone Jack RJ11C Power Outle...

Page 11: ...it to position two screws minimum length of 13 8 inches into the wall with the heads protruding about 1 4 inch Raise the antenna Telephone Line Cord 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 mounting on wallboard or in an area of questionable strength locate a stud for maximum s...

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: ...l 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 r...

Page 14: ...ld 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 FUNCTION PULSE TONE SX 2981 qx 6 18 1 3 11 PM Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...turns 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 When you set this function to Opt you can use any of the six pre programmed Call Waiting Options See page 34 Call Waiting Options If you do not subscribe to these services be sure to set thi...

Page 16: ...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 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 i...

Page 17: ...alls as usual using the keys on the handset When you finish using the headset disconnect it from the handset and close the rubber cover to protect the jack NOTES The handset s earspeaker and microphone are turned off with a headset 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 su...

Page 18: ... 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 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 To use the Auto TALK function see page15 TALK Handset Off The Base Press any button When the Auto Tal...

Page 19: ... dialed automatically OUT OF RANGE During a call as you begin to move too far from the base unit the noise increases Then you should move close to the base unit If you travel out of range your call terminates See page 20 Interference or static HANDSET EARPIECE VOLUME SETTING To adjust the earpiece volume press or during a call HANDSET RINGER VOLUME SETTING To adjust the ringer volume press or duri...

Page 20: ... to the handset while you are using the base unit speakerphone pick up the handset from the base unit Then you can continue talking with the handset SPEAKER SPEAKER CHANNEL 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PAUSE 0 TONE PAUSE Talk 0 15 Scanning To To temporarily switch to tone dial When the handset is set to pulse mode see page 14 To enter a pause within the dialing sequence Do this Press The following numbers will...

Page 21: ...set 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 the on the base while dialing with the handset will set the 3 way conversation mode and dialing is not affected PAGING THE HANDSET 1 To locate the handset while it is off the base press The handset beeps for 60 seconds To stop paging pres...

Page 22: ...n 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 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 Memory...

Page 23: ...s or 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 Memory01 appears 9 To finish the operation press or return the handset to the base unit MEM SELECT DELETE PAUSE S...

Page 24: ...twice to enter a space 7 Press once 8 Press six times 9 Press five times 3 6 3 3 3 8 SELECT 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 YZ 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 25: ...lay the desired destination NOTE 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 returns to stand...

Page 26: ...t 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 22 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 n...

Page 27: ...r 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 SX 2981 qx 6 18 1 3 11 PM Page 27 ...

Page 28: ...e 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 Caller ID message will not appear and store When the call is received via a telephone company that does not offer Caller ID service the caller s phone number and name do not appear and store This includes international calls When the call is via a Private B...

Page 29: ...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 30 It is not necessary to add a 1 when dialing some area codes If in doubt check your local telephone dire...

Page 30: ...e the call or store procedures To make a call press To store into memory dial press Then select memory location with or and press TRANSFERING CID NUMBER 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 two digit number 01 20 or press to select memory location MEM CID SELECT MEM TALK LOCAL 3 LOCAL 3 L D 1 CID...

Page 31: ... 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 of calls If you select...

Page 32: ...s 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 DELETE CID New 01 Total 02 Delete All Yes s sNo Total 00 New 01 Total 02 SX 2981 qx 6 18 1 3 11 PM Page 32 ...

Page 33: ... interrupt 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...

Page 34: ...ced 1s sAsk to Hold 2 Tell Busy 3 Answer Drop 1 Press FUNCTION Press or or number key 1 6 Press SELECT 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 This option allows you to have a 3 way conference call with your first and second callers The li...

Page 35: ...r 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 any 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 36: ...ck setting is 2 minutes Receiving a call or pressing talk will cancel the setting 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 VOL VOL MENU STOP 1 2 3 VOL MENU SET VOL LED display LED display Menu No Function Menu1 Greeting message Menu2 Clock Menu3 ...

Page 37: ...essage For example I can not come to the phone right now Please leave a message after the tone 3 To finish recording your greeting message press or 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 Pres...

Page 38: ...orrect hour setting The LED display shows 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 If you do not complete the setting proce...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...sages When you check 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 A...

Page 41: ...ars on the LED display The greeting message will be played and you hear a long beep To turn the answering machine off press The LED display turns off NOTE If the message storage area is full the LED display shows and the system announces No remaining time after the greeting message You should delete messages see page 43 Otherwise the system cannot record any new messages ANSWER ANSWER MENU SET MAI...

Page 42: ... messages press button again During playback see the table below for more operation MAILBOX MAILBOX 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 Press and hold double speed To playback the message in Press and hold double spee...

Page 43: ...me 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 when the Auto Talk is set to on press on the base or press if the handset is away from the base Th...

Page 44: ... counter window 3 When the tone sounds speak your message When you finish the memo press or NOTE The Answering machine can not record a memo less than two seconds long USING THE MAILBOX FROM THE REMOTE LOCATION You can record the messages from specific callers in a designated mailbox For example when you are away from your home you might want to record your message separately from other messages 1...

Page 45: ...rs on the LED display Recording starts and both parties hear the intermittent beeps 2 To stop recording press or You hear a long beep NOTE When recording a conversation all number keys are disabled Stop recording if you need to use any other handset keys The answering machine stores a recorded conversation as a message on mailbox 1 The answering machine can not record a conversation less than two ...

Page 46: ...pound 2 For help press pound zero Then the answering system beeps about every two seconds prompting you to enter a remote command This is the command prompt To playback the incoming messages and repeat skip or delete go to step a To use other remote commands go to step 3 a PLAYBACK THE INCOMING MESSAGES 1 At the command prompt press and The ANSWERING MACHINE announces Please select mailbox 2 Press...

Page 47: ...e while the message storage area is full you will hear several short beeps after the 10th ring Enter and your security code PIN then you can continue to enter the commands During operation from a remote location appears on the LED display For your handy reference guide cut out the remote operation cards on page 53 TABLE OF COMMANDS The following commands can only be accepted after pressing Playbac...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...uter 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 within few seconds This is normal...

Page 50: ... 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 re...

Page 51: ...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 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: ...ués 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 después y el número del MAILBOX buzón deseado P...

Page 54: ...PARTICULAR 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 REPRODUCCIÓN DEL MENSAJE DE CONTESTACIÓN PRESIONE Y PIN después y el número del buzón seleccio...

Page 55: ..._____________ 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 UCZZ01736B RC009812 Printed in China SX 2981 qx 6 18 1 3 12 PM Page 56 ...

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