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... 11 Telephone Jack Requirements 12 Installation 12 Digital Security System 12 Important Installation Guidelines 14 Handset Layout 15 Installing the Phone 16 Installing the Handset Battery 16 Base Station 17 Wall Mounting 18 Handset Setup 19 Display Language 19 Local Area Code 19 Ringer Tone 20 Tone/Pulse 20 Factory Default...
... 11 Telephone Jack Requirements 12 Installation 12 Digital Security System 12 Important Installation Guidelines 14 Handset Layout 15 Installing the Phone 16 Installing the Handset Battery 16 Base Station 17 Wall Mounting 18 Handset Setup 19 Display Language 19 Local Area Code 19 Ringer Tone 20 Tone/Pulse 20 Factory Default...
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... THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. Dialing a Stored Number 37 Chain Dialing from Memory 38 Changing the Battery 39 Battery Safety Precautions 39 Display Messages 40 Handset Sound Signals 43 Troubleshooting Guide 43 Causes of Poor Reception 46 General Product Care 47 Service 47 Index...
... THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. Dialing a Stored Number 37 Chain Dialing from Memory 38 Changing the Battery 39 Battery Safety Precautions 39 Display Messages 40 Handset Sound Signals 43 Troubleshooting Guide 43 Causes of Poor Reception 46 General Product Care 47 Service 47 Index...
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Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Base AC power adaptor Handset battery pack Belt clip Telephone line cord Handset 11 Before You Begin Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the items shown here. IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that should always be followed. Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that isn't cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.
Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Base AC power adaptor Handset battery pack Belt clip Telephone line cord Handset 11 Before You Begin Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the items shown here. IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that should always be followed. Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that isn't cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.
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...inside the compartment. NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is compatible with this unit . 1. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the handset. 3. Locate battery and battery door which are separate from the handset. 2. battery pack red wire PRESS DOWN FIRMLY black wire... 16 Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use only the Thomson Inc. approved ...
...inside the compartment. NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is compatible with this unit . 1. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the handset. 3. Locate battery and battery door which are separate from the handset. 2. battery pack red wire PRESS DOWN FIRMLY black wire... 16 Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use only the Thomson Inc. approved ...
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Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the bottom of the base and the other end into a modular jack. 3. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on the wall. 2. Plug one end of the base. 17 Insert the battery pack. 5. Base Station 1. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it snaps into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the telephone line cord into place. 4.
Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the bottom of the base and the other end into a modular jack. 3. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on the wall. 2. Plug one end of the base. 17 Insert the battery pack. 5. Base Station 1. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it snaps into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the telephone line cord into place. 4.
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... its security code. 6. CAUTION: Use only the 5-2617 (gray) power adaptor that came with this unit. Wall Mounting If you don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is charging. Set the ringer switch (on the handset) to mount the phone on a wall, slip the mounting holes (on the base. 5. The charge... slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.) 18 The unit will take 20 seconds to first use indicator turns on, verifying the battery is compromised. 4. Using other power adaptors may damage the unit. If you want to ON, and place the handset in use .
... its security code. 6. CAUTION: Use only the 5-2617 (gray) power adaptor that came with this unit. Wall Mounting If you don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is charging. Set the ringer switch (on the handset) to mount the phone on a wall, slip the mounting holes (on the base. 5. The charge... slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.) 18 The unit will take 20 seconds to first use indicator turns on, verifying the battery is compromised. 4. Using other power adaptors may damage the unit. If you want to ON, and place the handset in use .
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... you hang up the phone or if you press talk/call back on the handset or press the page button on the base. If the battery is turned off. Volume Boost During a conversation, you may increase the volume by using the CID/vol (5 or 6) button. 25
... you hang up the phone or if you press talk/call back on the handset or press the page button on the base. If the battery is turned off. Volume Boost During a conversation, you may increase the volume by using the CID/vol (5 or 6) button. 25
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...properly charge the phone, battery performance will be released which can cause injury. 39 Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset. 4. If you install a new battery pack. Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for ...16 hours) prior to charge. Put the battery compartment door back on. 6. ...
...properly charge the phone, battery performance will be released which can cause injury. 39 Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset. 4. If you install a new battery pack. Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for ...16 hours) prior to charge. Put the battery compartment door back on. 6. ...
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... in a program to the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center. product indicates that we are participating in your Thomson Inc. BLOCKED CALL The person is calling from a number that has ... a number that has been blocked from transmission. BLOCKED NUMBER The person is blocked from transmission. For more information go to collect and recycle the rechargeable battery (or batteries). Display Messages The following indicators show the status of a message or of children. • Remove...
... in a program to the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center. product indicates that we are participating in your Thomson Inc. BLOCKED CALL The person is calling from a number that has ... a number that has been blocked from transmission. BLOCKED NUMBER The person is blocked from transmission. For more information go to collect and recycle the rechargeable battery (or batteries). Display Messages The following indicators show the status of a message or of children. • Remove...
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... you want to enter the name for one of the 10 memory locations. DELETE ALL? CALL WAITING Indicates a call is waiting on the line. LOW BATTERY Indicates the battery needs to erase a Caller ID record.
... you want to enter the name for one of the 10 memory locations. DELETE ALL? CALL WAITING Indicates a call is waiting on the line. LOW BATTERY Indicates the battery needs to erase a Caller ID record.
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... ) Signals an incoming call Three short beeps (several times) Page signal Single beep every 7 seconds Low battery warning Troubleshooting Guide Caller ID Solutions No Display • The battery must be fully charged. Try replacing the battery. • Make sure that an invalid message has been sent from your local telephone company in again...
... ) Signals an incoming call Three short beeps (several times) Page signal Single beep every 7 seconds Low battery warning Troubleshooting Guide Caller ID Solutions No Display • The battery must be fully charged. Try replacing the battery. • Make sure that an invalid message has been sent from your local telephone company in again...
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... handset may need to be out of range of the base. Did the in the base for 16 hours). • Ensure the battery pack is turned ON. 44 The battery may be charged. • Place the handset in use/charge indicator come on the handset is installed correctly. • Did the ...handset beep when you pressed the talk/ call back button? Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base. • Make sure the battery is properly charged (for at least 20 seconds. Handset does not ring • Make sure the RINGER switch on ? Move closer to a working electrical outlet...
... handset may need to be out of range of the base. Did the in the base for 16 hours). • Ensure the battery pack is turned ON. 44 The battery may be charged. • Place the handset in use/charge indicator come on the handset is installed correctly. • Did the ...handset beep when you pressed the talk/ call back button? Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base. • Make sure the battery is properly charged (for at least 20 seconds. Handset does not ring • Make sure the RINGER switch on ? Move closer to a working electrical outlet...
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Unit beeps • Place handset in and out • Change channels. • Move closer to the base. if it still beeps, charge battery for 16 hours. • Clean the charging contacts on your line. The handset might be out of range. • Relocate the base. Make sure base ...; See solutions for 20 seconds; • Move closer to base. You experience static, noise, or fading in base for "No dial tone." • Replace the battery. Try unplugging some phones. • Check for a dial tone. The handset may be out of range. • You may have too many extension phones on...
Unit beeps • Place handset in and out • Change channels. • Move closer to the base. if it still beeps, charge battery for 16 hours. • Clean the charging contacts on your line. The handset might be out of range. • Relocate the base. Make sure base ...; See solutions for 20 seconds; • Move closer to base. You experience static, noise, or fading in base for "No dial tone." • Replace the battery. Try unplugging some phones. • Check for a dial tone. The handset may be out of range. • You may have too many extension phones on...
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... floor of the house. • Base is plugged into AC outlet with pulse service • Make sure phone is using the same frequency. • Handset battery is low. • You're out of range of Poor Reception • Aluminum siding. • Foil backing on insulation. • Heating ducts and other electronic...
... floor of the house. • Base is plugged into AC outlet with pulse service • Make sure phone is using the same frequency. • Handset battery is low. • You're out of range of Poor Reception • Aluminum siding. • Foil backing on insulation. • Heating ducts and other electronic...
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Index A Cordless Phone Basics Accessory Information 21 56 Cordless Phone Solutions B 44 Base Station 17 D Battery Safety Deleting a CID Record 31 Precautions 39 Deleting All CID Records Before You Begin 11 32 C Caller ID (CID) 26 Dialing a CID Number 29 Dialing a ... Causes of Poor Reception Display Language 19 46 Display Messages 40 Chain Dialing from Memory 38 E Changing a Stored Equipment Approval Number 36 Information 2 Changing the Battery 39 Exit 24 Channel Button 23 49
Index A Cordless Phone Basics Accessory Information 21 56 Cordless Phone Solutions B 44 Base Station 17 D Battery Safety Deleting a CID Record 31 Precautions 39 Deleting All CID Records Before You Begin 11 32 C Caller ID (CID) 26 Dialing a CID Number 29 Dialing a ... Causes of Poor Reception Display Language 19 46 Display Messages 40 Chain Dialing from Memory 38 E Changing a Stored Equipment Approval Number 36 Information 2 Changing the Battery 39 Exit 24 Channel Button 23 49
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... Signals 43 Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) 6 I Important Installation Guidelines 14 Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence of a Stored Number 36 Installation 12 Installing the Handset Battery 16 Installing the Phone 16 Interference Information 4 Introduction 11 In Use Indicator 22 L Licensing 6 Limited Warranty 52 Local Area Code 19 M Making a Call 21 Memory...
... Signals 43 Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) 6 I Important Installation Guidelines 14 Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence of a Stored Number 36 Installation 12 Installing the Handset Battery 16 Installing the Phone 16 Interference Information 4 Introduction 11 In Use Indicator 22 L Licensing 6 Limited Warranty 52 Local Area Code 19 M Making a Call 21 Memory...
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... liability in case of damage or loss. • A new or refurbished unit will be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and setup service adjustments. • Batteries. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products. • Products purchased or serviced outside the USA...
... liability in case of damage or loss. • A new or refurbished unit will be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and setup service adjustments. • Batteries. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products. • Products purchased or serviced outside the USA...
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... to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to change without notice. Accessory Information DESCRIPTION AC Power adaptor/gray Handset Replacement Battery MODEL NO. 5-2617 5-2459 To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and call toll-free 1-800-338-0376.
... to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to change without notice. Accessory Information DESCRIPTION AC Power adaptor/gray Handset Replacement Battery MODEL NO. 5-2617 5-2459 To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and call toll-free 1-800-338-0376.