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Important

Charge the handset battery for 12 continuous hours prior to first use.

5.8 GHz
Cordless Telephone
with Caller ID &
Visual Call Waiting

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The picture above depicts the dual handset model PM5825

PM5821
PM5825

Dual Handset

PM5827

Triple Handset

PM580

5

Expansion Handset

PM5821manual 21mar.p65

2006/5/12, ¤U¤È 05:49

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Summary of Contents for PM5805

Page 1: ... to first use 5 8 GHz Cordless Telephone with Caller ID Visual Call Waiting INSTRUCTION MANUAL The picture above depicts the dual handset model PM5825 PM5821 PM5825 Dual Handset PM5827 Triple Handset PM5805 Expansion Handset PM5821manual 21mar p65 2006 5 12 U È 05 49 1 ...

Page 2: ... the second handset For PM5805 7 NAMESANDCONTROLS 8 Handset 8 Base unit and Charger 9 INITIALPROGRAMMING 10 Languagesetting 10 Area code setting 10 Ringertone 10 Tone pulse setting 10 Resetting to default 11 BASICS 11 Receiving a call 11 Makingacall 12 Volumeadjustment 12 Transferring a call For PM5805 12 Ringer switch 12 Pre dialing 13 Changing the pre dial number 13 Redialing 13 Fastredialing 13...

Page 3: ...irectory 19 Reviewing and deleting directory contents 19 Chain dialing from the directory 20 CHANGING THE BATTERY 20 POWERFAILURE 21 HEADSET JACK AND BELT CLIP 22 LIGHTSIGNALS 22 LCD SCREEN MESSAGES 23 SOUND SIGNALS 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 MAINTENANCE 28 MAXIMIZE BATTERY PERFORMANCE 29 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 30 FCCSTATEMENT 32 CONSUMERINFORMATION 33 MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY 35 TABLE OF CONTENTS The ex...

Page 4: ...l 40 Channel Auto Scan Your new telephone uses one of 40 channels in the 5 8 GHz frequency band It automatically selects a clear channel every time you receive or place a call on the handset Other features IMPORTANT To use all of the features of this telephone you must subscribe to either the standard Name Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting Service from your telephone company ...

Page 5: ...m these appliances Certain other communications devices may also use the 5 8 GHz frequency for communication and if not set properly these devices may interfere with each other and or your new telephone If you are concerned with interference please refer to the owner s manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid interference Typical devices that may use the 5 8 GHz frequency ...

Page 6: ...ase unit 3 Make sure that the CHARGE INUSELED illuminates Connecting the charger and charging the handset For PM5805 1 Plug the AC adaptor into the power DC 9V jack on the back of the charger Plug the other end into a wall outlet 2 Place another handset in the charger and make sure that theCHARGE LED illuminates Note Charge your handset at least 12 hours before plugging into the phone line Charge ...

Page 7: ... the handset in the main base the handset will automatically register to the base To register the optional handset for models PM5805 PM5825 and PM5827 The optional handset charge in the extra charging cradle must also be registered to the main base before use 1 Be sure both handsets are fully charged 2 Remove the handset from the charging cradle and place it in the main base 3 Wait for at least 5 ...

Page 8: ...PROG program key 7 Charging contacts 8 Incoming call in use LED 9 Earpiece 10 LCD screen 11 TALK key also used to end a call 12 MUTE FORMATkey MUTE FORMAT TRANSFERkey 13 Ringer switch 14 CID VOL volume up down key 15 Keypad 0 9 16 TONE EXITkey 17 PAUSEkey 18 Microphone PM5821manual 21mar p65 2006 5 12 U È 05 49 8 ...

Page 9: ...9 Base Unit NAMES AND CONTROLS Charger For PM5805 1 HandsetCradle 2 Page Key 3 Charge InUseLED 4 ChargeLED PM5821manual 21mar p65 2006 5 12 U È 05 49 9 ...

Page 10: ...until AREA CODE shows on screen 3 Enter your 3 digit area code using the number keys To change a digit press CH DEL and then re enter the number 4 Press FLASH PROG to store selection You will hear a confirmation tone Ringer tone 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Press FLASH PROG repeatedly until RINGER TONE 1 shows on screen 3 Press CID VOL or or press the number keys 1 3 to select t...

Page 11: ...tion tone Receiving a call When receiving an incoming call the LED on the handset flashes and the handset will show caller information Note A subscription is required from your local phone company to receive Caller ID information on your phone See Caller ID Features page 16 1 Press TALK to answer the call Note If handset is in the base cradle remove it from base before pressing the TALK key Either...

Page 12: ... an outside caller at a time The second handset cannot listen to the conversation or make an outgoing call while the other handset is in use 1 During a call press and hold the MUTE FORMAT key until TRANSFERRING shows on the screen and both handsets beep Note To cancel the transfer and return to the caller press TALK key on the handset 2 Press TALK on the other handset to get the call Note During c...

Page 13: ...the last number up to 32 digits Fast redialing 1 Press TALK if you are not already in TALK mode 2 Enter the telephone number you want to dial 3 If the line is busy press REDIAL The phone will drop the line for two seconds and redial again FLASH key Use the FLASH PROG key to activate custom calling services such as Call Waiting Tip Do not use TALK to activate custom calling services such as Call Wa...

Page 14: ...Press TALK this will enter talk mode Press any button on the handset Note You can still page the handset with the ringer off MUTE key To have a private off line conversation use the MUTE feature The caller on the other end of the line cannot hear you but you can still hear them To mute the microphone 1 Press MUTE FORMAT in TALK mode The screen shows MUTE 2 Press MUTE FORMAT again to return to your...

Page 15: ...e following information will display To return to the first call press FLASH PROG again IMPORTANT To use these features you must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting Service CALLER ID FEATURES Voice mail indicator When you subscribe to a voice mail service offered by your phone company the phone alerts you when voice mail has been received MESSAGE WAITING appears on screen for 60 seconds when ...

Page 16: ...from the most recent to the oldest 2 Press CID VOL to scroll through the Caller ID list from the oldest to the most recent 3 Press TONE EXIT to return to Standby Mode anytime Note 1 If area code is programmed for example 416 the whole number 416 2225555 including area code will be shown on the screen during a call coming from this area When reviewed later the area code will not be shown i e LCD sh...

Page 17: ...button to return unit to standby mode without saving 5 If the selected memory location is empty you will hear a confirmation tone when the new memory record is saved Note If the selected CID record contains non digit characters or the number is more than 24 digits the unit will not store the record Dialing a Caller ID number 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Use CID or to scroll to t...

Page 18: ...keys to find an empty memory location 4 Press the MEM key again The screen shows ENTER NAME 5 Use the digit keys to enter the name The cursor advances 1 space after each key press Within 1 second you can press the same key again to select another character If you make a mistake press CH DEL to delete previous characters one by one Key Press 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1st 5th press A D G J M P T W 2nd 6th p...

Page 19: ... number in the directory Making calls from the directory 1 Make sure the phone is ON by pressing TALK 2 Press MEM 3 Press the number 0 9 for the desired memory location The number dials automatically Or 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Press MEM 3 Press the number 0 9 or use CID VOL or to select the desired number 4 Press TALK the number will be dialed automatically Reviewing and de...

Page 20: ...s MEM and then press 8 4 At the next access tone press MEM and then 9 Tip Wait for the access tones before pressing the next memory key or your call might not go through Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short even after a battery is recharged please replace the battery With normal usage your battery should last about one year For a replacement battery please contact...

Page 21: ...Note If the handset battery is removed for more than 5 minutes the directory memory and caller ID memory will be erased Charge the handset battery for 12 continuous hours prior to first use The initial battery charge is important for best performance Caution To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury use a NI MH 3 6 V 600mAh battery Replacement part number 001 800369 30105 When power is off you...

Page 22: ... the slots Snap the ends of the belt clip into place The charge in use incoming call in use indicator will change under the following conditions CHARGE IN USE LED on the base LIGHT SIGNALS INCOMING CALL IN USE LED on the handset Talking Lit steadily Paging Flashes every 1 second Low battery Flashes every 15 seconds Incomingcall Flashes in same pattern as telephone ring Talking Lit steadily Chargin...

Page 23: ...king you if you want to erase the current Caller ID entry or a directory entry that is shown on screen Indicates that there is no additional information in Caller ID list This handset is handset 1 For use with model PM5821 This handset is handset 2 For use with models PM5805 and PM5825 This handset is handset 3 For use with models PM5827 This handset is handset 4 For that are using 4 handsets The ...

Page 24: ...uring the silent period after the first ring This message indicates either the presence of noise on the line or that an invalid message has been sent from the telephone company The Handset does not display the Caller ID information Check with your local telephone company to ensure that the Caller ID or Call Waiting Caller ID service is subscribed to and is functioning properly If you answer the ca...

Page 25: ...cond phone the problem might be your wiring or local service Is the handset out of range of the base Make sure the battery is properly charged 12 continuous hours Is the battery pack installed correctly Did the handset beep when you pressed TALK Did the CHARGE IN USE indicator come on The battery may need to be charged Dial tone is OK but cannot dial out Make sure the TONE PULSE dialing mode is se...

Page 26: ...you subscribe to it the CHARGE IN USE LED flashes when the phone is in use to indicate there is a message waiting It stops flashing after the message has been reviewed No dial tone phone will not dial out Check that the AC power adapter is plugged into a working AC power outlet Check all telephone cord connections or try another wall jack Do a basic reset of the phone Disconnect the phone from the...

Page 27: ...ting Telephone Numbers are not being correctly dialed from the Caller IDmemory Ensure that the number displayed is in the correct format and that if the area code and or a 1 are included in the dialing process I have misplaced my Handset 1 Press Page on the base If the handset is within range a triple beep will sound for 50 seconds 2 Place the handset back into the base or press the CH key on the ...

Page 28: ... your telephone working and looking good follow these guidelines Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise for example motors or fluorescent lamps Do not expose to direct sunlight or moisture Avoid dropping the phone and other rough treatment to the phone Clean the phone with a soft cloth Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because ...

Page 29: ...or superfine steelwool to clean the charging contacts Avoid touching the cabinet area of the phone or scratches may occur Refresh battery If your battery seems to need recharging more often than usual it may have lost part of its charging capacity To bring back its full capacity try refreshing the battery 1 First discharge the battery by leaving the handset in TALK mode until Battery Low indicatio...

Page 30: ...ally only a minor annoyance and should not be interpreted as a defect of the phone 2 RANGE Because radio frequencies are used the location of the base station can affect the operating range of the phone Try several locations and choose the one that gives the clearest signal to the handset Turning in a circle while holding the handset may also increase the operating range 3 INTERFERENCE Electronic ...

Page 31: ...d be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect...

Page 32: ...ance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the foll...

Page 33: ...cted to a line as deter mined by the total RENs contact the lo cal telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US KT5W400BPM58XX The digits re presented by 0 0B are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is sepa rately shown on the label If this equipment PM582...

Page 34: ...on NOTICE If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installa tion of this PM5821 does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your tele phone company or a qualified installer NOTICEAccordingtotelephonecom pany reports AC electrical surges typically resulting from lightning strikes are v...

Page 35: ...manship Replacement PARTS are warranted for the remaining portion of the warranty period WHAT IS NOT COVERED a Products purchased outside of the USA and Canada b Communicationsproducts purchased in a used condition c Communicationsproducts purchased from non PhoneMate authorized dealer d Communications products not intended for use in the USA and Canada or products without appropriate Canadian and...

Page 36: ...improve the design of the model of the product warranted hereunder without incurring any obligation to make any modifications to or to install any improvement in or on the product b InnoeventshallPHONEMATEor any of its Authorized Dealers be liable for special or consequential damage arising from the use of this product STATUTORY WARRANTIES The above provisions do not preclude the operation of an a...

Page 37: ...ructions D If the product s cabinet has been damaged E If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance 18 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an elec trical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 19 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 20 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The p...

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