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Using Your Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing New Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Playing Old Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Repeating a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Skipping a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Deleting a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Deleting All Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Message Full Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Leaving a Memo Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using a Touch-Tone Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Telephone Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Answering System Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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XCA550/55

550CH1.CHP

Fri Aug 01 15:22:28 1997

Color profile: Disabled

Composite  Default screen

Summary of Contents for XCA550/55

Page 1: ...harging the Battery Pack 15 Low Battery Indicator 16 Setting the Pulse Tone Switch 16 Setting the Handset Listening Volume 16 Setting Handset Ringer Volume 16 Setting the Base Ringer Volume XCA555 Only 16 Automatic Digital Code Security 17 Using Your Phone 18 Making and Receiving Calls 18 Changing Channels Flash and Page Find 18 Programming Your Phone 19 Storing a Number in Memory 19 Storing a Mix...

Page 2: ... 25 Skipping a Message 25 Deleting a Message 26 Deleting All Messages 26 Message Full Indication 26 Leaving a Memo Message 27 Remote Operation 27 Using a Touch Tone Phone 27 Troubleshooting 28 Telephone Troubleshooting Chart 28 Answering System Troubleshooting Chart 29 Specifications 30 2 XCA550 55 ...

Page 3: ...uct where the cord will be damaged by persons walking on it 9 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock 10 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 or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the pr...

Page 4: ...ack Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed 4 Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns 5 Charge the Battery Pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with t...

Page 5: ... waste time pushing buttons or flipping switches AutoStandby allows you hang up by simply returning the Handset to the Base The UltraClear Plus innovative technology together with 25 different channels virtually eliminates background noise and provides you with the best possible reception during all of your conversations To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone bei...

Page 6: ...h by the FCC We have rated this phone to operate at a maximum distance with the qualification that the range depends upon the environment in which the telephone is used Many factors limit range and it would be impossible to include all the variables in our rating The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used as a means of comparison against other range claims Telephone Line Problems T...

Page 7: ... cordless telephone or other source of interference If you cannot eliminate this type of interference you need to change to a different channel Finally it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VC...

Page 8: ...allation or using the Handset Telephone Line Outlets There are two types of phone outlets Modular Jack Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks Phone cords are fitted with a molded plastic connector which plugs into this type of jack If you do not have modular phone jacks contact your local telephone company for information about their installation Hard wired Jack Some equipment is wi...

Page 9: ...es not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or other electrical hazards Adapter Safety Feature The AC adapter furnished with this phone may be equipped with a polarized line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug Do not...

Page 10: ... TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit 5 Plug the other end of the cord into the telephone jack on the wall 6 Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet Note Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch Wall Installation Standard Wall Plate Mounting These phones are designed to be mounted on a standard AT T or GTE wall plate 1 Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit 2 Place the AC Adapter...

Page 11: ...d wall plate you can mount your phone directly on a wall Before mounting your phone consider the following Select a location away from electrical cables pipes or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the Base Unit and Handset Use 10 screws with anchoring devices suita...

Page 12: ...to the wall jack 8 Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet Note Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch Setting the Handset Retainer The handset retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall The steps below describe how to remove and replace the retainer so that the tab faces up 1 Push up on the Handset retainer on the Base Unit and slide the tab o...

Page 13: ...3 Put the retainer back into its slot on the Base Unit 4 Push down on the Handset retainer until it snaps into place 25 CHANNEL 25 CHANNEL XCA550 55 13 ...

Page 14: ...er Release 2 Slide the battery compartment cover down 3 Align the plastic connector of the Nickel Cadmium battery pack with its socket and plug it in 4 Place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and slide the battery cover back on Note The built in Memory Backup feature allows up to 3 minutes to disconnect the old battery pack and install a new one without losing any numbers stored in m...

Page 15: ...te Make sure to change the Handset Retainer before hanging up the phone wall mounted bases Battery Memory Effect Rechargeable batteries can develop a memory reduced charge capacity caused by repeated charge and discharge cycles The battery life will seem to be shorter every time you use the unit To Avoid this Memory Effect At least once a month operate the unit until the Battery Low indicator begi...

Page 16: ...Tone Switch Be sure the pulse tone switch is in the tone position Note Most phone systems are Tone dialing Check with your local phone company if you are not sure whether your system is Tone or Pulse dialing Setting the Handset Listening Volume You can choose two different volume settings when using the Handset during a call When the Handset is first used the volume will be at its normal setting H...

Page 17: ...ck on the Base Unit while it s still beeping 4 When the beeping stops briefly remove the Handset again and then return it to the Base Unit Note The status LED will blink indicating the Digital Security Code is set to one of the more than 65 000 codes If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base the Digital Code may be erased When this happens the Handset will not function To rees...

Page 18: ...on the Base Unit or press T again while holding the Handset close to the Base Unit Changing Channels Flash and Page Find To change channels or access call waiting while the phone is in use or to use the one way page to locate the Handset follow these steps Press These Keys You Will Hear Changing Channels Press C Note Change channels to help eliminate background noise A click similar to when F is p...

Page 19: ...ocation 0 9 A tone indicates that the number is stored Storing a Mixed Number If your phone is set up for Pulse dialing you can store a mixed mode number so that you can easily access long distance services Use these keys to store a mixed mode number in memory Note An error tone will sound and the programming procedure will be canceled if more than 20 seconds elapse between each keystroke entry or...

Page 20: ...king transaction To do this simply 1 Store the access code into one of the memory numbers 2 Dial the main number 3 At the appropriate time press M followed by the memory location number where the access code is saved Erasing a Stored Number To erase a number previously stored in a memory location 0 9 follow these steps 1 Remove the Handset from the Base Unit 2 Press M twice 3 Press the memory loca...

Page 21: ...Answering System Answering System Setup Turning the Answering System On Off 1 To turn the Answering System on press answer A tone sounds and the current outgoing message plays on the Base Unit speaker A second tone sounds to indicate the unit is ready to answer calls and the Message Counter LED turns on 2 To turn the Answering System off press answer again You hear Answer off A tone sounds and the...

Page 22: ...ollow these steps 1 Press and hold pin until you hear a beep 2 Press pin again 3 Press skip repeat until the PIN number you want displays For example select 02 as your PIN 4 Press pin again The PIN you selected is announced To set a PIN between 10 99 follow these steps 1 Press and hold pin until you hear a beep 2 Press skip repeat until the tens place of your PIN displays For example if you want 7...

Page 23: ...No one is available to take your call Please leave a message after the tone Note If the rec time ANN 4 1 switch is in the Announce Only position the Message Counter LED displays an A when the system is in Standby Recording Your Personal OGM 1 To record an outgoing message press and hold ogm Start recording after the long tone 2 Speak clearly while recording your message When you are finished recor...

Page 24: ...ve messages recorded and it answers after four rings if there are no messages So if you call long distance to check your messages you can hang up after the second ring and not be billed Using the Reset Button The reset button is used to erase all recorded outgoing messages and any messages which are saved in memory Pressing reset does not erase your PIN Personal Identification Number code or the s...

Page 25: ...r old messages Repeating a Message 1 Press 2 to review your messages 2 Press 1 at anytime to replay a message Pressing 1 during a message returns the system to the beginning of that message Pressing 1 again before the message replays causes the system to scan back one message If you have several messages press 1 until you return to the message you want to replay 3 Press 6 at anytime to stop review...

Page 26: ... using the Delete All Messages feature 2 A long tone sounds once the messages are deleted Important This cannot be undone so be sure you want to delete all the messages before using the Delete All Messages feature Message Full Indication The XCA550 55 has a maximum record time of approximately 12 minutes or up to 40 incoming messages When the memory is full the Answering System will not record inc...

Page 27: ...me and Day Stamp or your PIN code from a touch tone phone Using a Touch Tone Phone You can operate your Answering System using any touch tone telephone Use this function to check for recorded messages play or delete messages or even record a new outgoing message 1 Call your telephone number 2 During the outgoing message playback press followed by your PIN number 3 The Answering System announces th...

Page 28: ... or scratchy Make sure that the Base Unit antenna is fully extended and vertical Move the Handset and or Base Unit to different locations and try again Press C to select another channel Can t make or receive calls Check both ends of the Base Unit telephone line cord Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged into the Base Unit and wall outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter for a few minutes and then reconnect...

Page 29: ...e or all of the saved messages Messages are incomplete The incoming messages may be too long Remind callers to leave a brief message The memory may be full Delete some or all of the saved messages No sound on the Base Unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback Adjust the volume control on the Base Unit Cannot access remote call in features from another touch tone phone Make sure you r...

Page 30: ... 43 72 to 46 97 MHz 25 Channels Transmit Frequency 48 76 to 49 99 MHz 25 Channels Power Requirements Rechargeable Ni Cd Battery Pack Size 7 1 4 in H x 2 1 4 in W x 2 1 4 in D w o antenna Weight Approx 11 7 oz including battery Battery BT 185 Capacity 270 mAh 3 6V Talk Mode 7 hours Standby Mode 7 days Answering System Memory Type Digital Tapeless Recording Memory Capacity approx 12 min 40 messages ...

Page 31: ...XCA550 55 Telephone Answering Device ...

Page 32: ... may explode if disposed of in a fire m Do not short circuit the battery m Do not charge the Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in this Guide Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly...

Page 33: ...5 Ringer Volume V Ringer KeyG 6 Talk Batt Low Indicator 7 Flash F Redial Key R 8 Channel Select Key C 9 Pause P talk batt low tone mem volume pause chan ringer flash rdl 1 abc ghi def mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper jkl 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Color profile Disabled Composite Default screen ...

Page 34: ... Speaker Volume Contols 12 Display 13 Ring Time 2 4 TS Switch 14 Record Time ANN 4 1 15 Message Repeat Key 16 Message Skip Key 17 Message Play Stop Key 18 Page Find Key 19 XCA550 55 Base 20 PIN Key 21 Outgoing Message Key 22 Memo Key 23 Clock Announce Set Key 2 7 6 9 10 8 11 12 19 21 23 Extend A Phone skip 25 CHANNEL PLUS ULTRACLEAR volume 02 status pin play stop repeat clock page find memo delete...

Page 35: ...curred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITN...

Page 36: ...tion All rights reserved Printed in the Philippines Covered under one or more of the following U S patents 4 511 761 4 523 058 4 595 795 4 797 916 550CH4 CHP Fri Aug 01 15 29 02 1997 Color profile Disabled Composite Default screen ...

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