INTRODUCTION
Your telephone is designed to give you flexibility in use, and high
quality performance. To get the most from your new telephone,
we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through
this User’s Tips.
If you have any questions or problems, consult the
Troubleshooting Tips for the solution.
PARTS CHECKLIST
Your package should contain the following items:
Base Handset Coiled cord Line cord
INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Your telephone can be mounted on the wall or placed on a table.
After you decide which type of installation you want, refer to the
appropriate installation diagram.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need a RJ11C type modular jack, which is the most
common type of phone jack and might look like one
pictured here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call
your local phone company to find out how to get one
installed.
Modular telephone line jack
DESKTOP INSTALLATION
1. Adjust the
RINGER
volume switch to the desired setting.
Default setting is
HI
.
2. Set the
PULSE/TONE
switch to
TONE
if you use Touch-Tone
Service;Set it to
PULSE
if you have rotary service. Default
setting is
TONE
.
3. Set the Flash time switch (600ms, 300ms, 100ms) to the
appropriate setting. Default setting is
600ms
.
4. Plug the handset cord into the handset, and into the telephone
jack on the left side of the unit.
5. Plug the telephone line cord into a modular jack (RJ11C) and
into the LINE jack on the back of the unit.
6. Place the handset to base cradle.
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
The telephone can be mounted on a wall phone plate (not
included).
1. Adjust the wall mount knob on cradle of base of apply to wall
mount.
2. Place the base to the wall mount plate.
3. Plug the handset cord into the handset and into the unit, and
then hang up the phone.
USING FEATURES
MAKING A CALL
1. Lift the handset and wait for a dial tone.
2. Dial the telephone number using the keypad.
RECEIVING A CALL
Lift the handset to answer the call.
RINGER VOLUME CONTROL
Use the
RINGER
volume switch on the back of the base to adjust
the volume of the ringer.
FLASH BUTTON
Press the FLASH button instead of using the hook switch to
activate customer calling services such as call waiting or call
transfer, which are provided by your local phone company.
REDIAL BUTTON
Redial the last number you called by pressing the
REDIAL
button
after you get a dial tone. Maximum digits of redial is 32.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
No dial tone
Can’t dial out
• Check hook switch to make sure it pops up.
• Make sure TONE/PULSE is set to correct position.
• Unplug the phone, wait 30 seconds, and plug
the phone back in.
Phone doesn’t
ring
• Check phone line cord.
• Could have too many phones on one line. (The
total REN of all phones should not be greater than
the maximum REN for your area, Usually 5.)
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To keep your phone working and looking good, please follow these
guidelines:
• Avoid putting near heating appliances and devices that generate
electrical noise (for example, motors and fluorescent lamps).
• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
• Avoid dropping and other rough treatment of the unit.
• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because
this will damage the finish.
• Retain the original package in case you need to return is at a
later date.
Used equipment must be disposed of in compliance
with current environmental protection regulations. You
should return it to your reseller or dispose of it in an
approved recycling centre.
Wall plate
4
5
3
2
1
6
9
180
℃
Flash button
Redial button
Model ALCATEL T20-EX
A/W NO.:10000448 Rev.1 (EN)
12-02
Printed in China
USER’S GUIDE
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