25865ge3 ib telephone

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Model 258655.8GHz 2-Line,

Cordless HandsetSpeakerphone/Answering SystemUsers Guide


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Equipment Approval InormationYour telephone equipment is approved or connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network andis in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements orTelephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.

1 Notication to the Local Telephone Company

On the bottom o this equipment is a label indicating, among other inormation, the US number andRinger Equivalence Number (REN) or the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this inormationto your telephone company.

The REN is useul in determining the number o devices you may connect to your telephone line andstill have all o these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, thesum o the RENs o all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain o the numbero devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your localtelephone company.

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network mustcomply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A complianttelephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to acompatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions or details.

Notes

This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.

Party lines are subject to state taris, and thereore, you may not be able to use your own telephoneequipment i you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.

Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection o your telephonerom your line.

I your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure theinstallation o this product does not disable your alarm equipment. I you have questions about what

will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualifed installer.US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.

REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.

2 Rights o the Telephone Company

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, thetelephone company shall, where practicable, notiy you that temporary discontinuance o servicemay be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant suchaction, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case o suchtemporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notiy you o such temporarydiscontinuance; () aord you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inorm you o your right to

bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set orth in Subpart E o Part 68, FCC Rulesand Regulations.

The telephone company may make changes in its communications acilities, equipment, operationsor procedures where such action is required in the operation o its business and not inconsistent withFCC Rules and Regulations. I these changes are expected to aect the use or perormance o yourtelephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you tomaintain uninterrupted service.


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Intererence InormationThis device complies with Part 15 o the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the ollowing two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmul intererence; and () This device must accept any intererence received,including intererence that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and ound to comply with the limits or a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 o the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmulintererence in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio requency energy and, i not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmul intererence to radio communications. However, there isno guarantee that intererence will not occur in a particular installation.

Privacy o Communications may not be ensured when using this product.

I this equipment does cause harmul intererence to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the intererence by one or more othe ollowing measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna or radio or television that is receivingthe intererence).

Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment andreceiving antenna.

Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent rom that to which thereceiving antenna is connected.

I these measures do not eliminate the intererence, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician or additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepareda helpul booklet, How To Identiy and Resolve Radio/TV Intererence Problems. This booklet is available romthe U.S. Government Printing Ofce, Washington, D.C. 040. Please speciy stock number 004-000-00345-4when ordering copies.

Notice: The changes or modifcations not expressly approved by the party responsible or compliance could

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)This telephone system meets FCC standards or Hearing Aid Compatibility.

LicensingLicensed under US Patent 6,47,009.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set orth or an uncontrolled environment.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance o 0 centimeters between theradiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any otherantenna or transmitter.

For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use o other accessories may not ensure compliancewith FCC RF exposure guidelines.


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Table o ContentsEquipmEnt ApprovAl informAtion ........................2intErfErEncE informAtion......................................3HEAring Aid compAtibility (HAc) ........................3licEnsing ..................................................................3

fcc rf rAdiAtion ExposurE stAtEmEnt .............3introduction ...........................................................6bEforE you bEgin ..................................................6

pArts cHEcklist .................................................6tElEpHonE JAck rEquirEmEnts.........................6

instAllAtion .............................................................7digitAl sEcurity systEm ...................................7importAnt instAllAtion guidElinEs .................7

HAndsEt lAyout......................................................8bAsE lAyout.............................................................9

instAllingtHE pHonE ..........................................10instAllingtHE HAndsEt bAttEry...................10instAllingtHE bAsE stAtion ..........................11

instAllingtHE bAckup bAttEriEson bAsE unit .........................................11

connEctingtHE bAsE stAtion..................11WAll mountingtHE bAsE ........................11

bAsE spEAkErpHonE sEt up................................12spEAkErpHonE volumE ..............................12usingtHE soft kEys .................................12turningtHE AnsWErEr(s) onor off .....12

bAsE voicE/displAy prompt lAnguAgE .......13bAsE nAmE .......................................................13bAsE dAtE/timE...............................................13

sEt timE .................................................14timE formAt ..........................................14dAtE formAt..........................................14sEt dAtE ................................................14sEt yEAr ................................................14

tonE/pulsE......................................................14bAsE - sEt locAl ArEA codEs ......................15

bAsE ringErs ...................................................15bAsE ringEr volumE .................................15bAsE ringEr tonE......................................16bAsE vip mElody tonE ............................16bAsE kEy tonE ...........................................16

AnsWErEr sEtup .............................................17outgoing AnnouncEmEnt........................17

rEviEWingtHEoutgoing AnnouncEmEnt..............17

rEcordingtHEoutgoing AnnouncEmEnt..............17

cHAngingtHEoutgoing AnnouncEmEnt..............18

bAsE ring to AnsWEr...............................18sEttingtHE sEcurity codE ......................18forWArding mEssAgEs..............................19

sEt forWArding mEssAgEs .................19forWArding mEssAgEs on/off ......19viEW unit id.........................................20

numbErof rEtriEs...............................20rEcording quAlity ....................................20HAndsEt tElEpHonE sEt up ...............................20

usingtHE soft kEys .................................20HAndsEt displAy prompt lAnguAgE ............21HAndsEt ringErs ............................................21

HAndsEt ringEr volumE ..........................21HAndsEt ringEr tonE ...............................22HAndsEt vip mElody................................22HAndsEt kEy tonE ....................................22

HAndsEt rEgistrAtion ....................................23HAndsEt nAmE ................................................23HAndsEt dAtE/timE ........................................23

sEt timE .................................................24timE formAt ..........................................24dAtE formAt..........................................24sEt dAtE ................................................24sEt yEAr ................................................24

HAndsEt - sEtting locAl ArEA codEs........24bAsic opErAtion...................................................25

cHArgE/in usE indicAtor ..............................25

AnsWEringA cAll ..........................................25mAkingA cAll.................................................25flAsH ................................................................26numbEr rEdiAl................................................26


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volumE .............................................................26bAsE spEAkErpHonE .............................26cordlEss HAndsEt ...............................26

mutE .................................................................26

Hold.................................................................27globAl dE-rEgistrAtion ................................27room monitor ................................................27cAll trAnsfEr .................................................28intErcom opErAtion .......................................29

mAkingAn intErcom cAll ......................29rEcEivingAn intErcom cAll ....................29AdvAncEd intErcom fEAturEs ..................30

rEcEivingAn incoming cAllduringAn intErcom cAll .............30

using intErcomWitH ExtErnAltElEpHonE cAlls .................................30cAllEr id (cid) ...................................................32

cAll WAiting cAllEr id ................................32rEcEiving cid rEcords .................................32storing cid rEcords (in cid mEmory) .....33rEviEWing cAll rEcords ...............................33diAlingA cAllEr id numbEr ........................33storing cid rEcordsin intErnAl mEmory34dElEting cid rEcords ..................................35

mEmory .................................................................36storingA nAmEAnd numbErin mEmory ...36storingtHE lAst numbEr diAlEd ................36insErtingA pAusEintHE diAling sEquEncE37rEviEWingA storEd numbEr ........................37cHAngingA storEd numbEr.........................37dElEting rEcords storEdin mEmory .........38diAlingA numbErfrom mEmory .................38

trAnsfErring mEmory ........................................39AnsWEring systEm opErAtion ..........................40

HAndsEt mEssAgEs indicAtor .......................40scrEEning cAllsfromtHE bAsE...................40

mEssAgE plAybAck..........................................40bAsE unit ..............................................40HAndsEt.................................................41

mEmory full...................................................41ErAsing mEssAgEs .....................................41

lEAvingA mEmo..............................................42bAsE unit ..............................................42cordlEss HAndsEt ...............................42

rEmotE AccEss .....................................................43bElt clipAnd optionAl HEAdsEt ......................43

connEctingtHE bElt clip .............................43connEctingAn optionAlHEAdsEttotHE HAndsEt .......................43

cHAngingtHE bAttEry ........................................44bAttEry sAfEty prEcAutions ..............................44displAy mEssAgEs ................................................45HAndsEt sound signAls.....................................46troublEsHooting guidE......................................46

cAllEr id solutions .................................46tElEpHonE solutions ................................46bAttEry solutions .....................................47

gEnErAl product cArE ......................................48cAusEsof poor rEcEption.................................48AccEssory informAtion.......................................48sErvicE...................................................................49limitEd WArrAnty................................................49indEx .....................................................................51

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:TO

PREVENT FIRE OR

ELECTRICAL SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT

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PRODUCT TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

THE LIGHTNINGFLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THETRIANGLE IS AWARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OFDANGEROUSVOLTAGE INSIDETHE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THERISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.

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IntroductionCAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basicsaety instructions that should always be ollowed. Reer to theIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product andsave them or uture reerence.

IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, youshould have at least one phone in your home that isnt cordless, incase the power in your home goes out.

Beore You Begin

Parts ChecklistMake sure your package includes the items shown here.

Base Handset

Belt clip

AC poweradaptor

2 Telephoneline cords

Handsetbattery

Batterycompartment

door

Telephone Jack Requirements

To use this phone, you need two RJ11C type modular telephonejacks (one or each Line 1 and Line ), which might look like the onepictured here, installed in your home OR an RJ14 type modular jack.I you need a modular jack, call your local phone company to fnd outhow to get one installed.

Modulartelephoneline jack

Wall plate

Wall mountbracket


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Installation

Digital Security SystemYour cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against alse ringing,unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at requenciesthat may cause or receive intererence with nearby TVs, microwaveovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such intererence, the baseo the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top o a TV,microwave ovens, or VCR. I such intererence continues, move thecordless telephone arther away rom these appliances.

Certain other communications devices may also use the 5.8 GHzrequency or communication, and, i not properly set, these devicesmay interere with each other and/or your new telephone. I you are

concerned with intererence, please reer to the owners manual orthese devices on how to properly set channels to avoid intererence.Typical devices that may use the 5.8 GHz requency or communicationinclude wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks,multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-rangecordless telephone systems.

Important Installation Guidelines Avoid sources o noise and heat, such as motors, uorescent lighting, microwave

ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight. Avoid areas o excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.

Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.

Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifcally designedor wet locations.

Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line hasbeen disconnected at the network interace.

Use caution when installing or modiying telephone lines.


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Handset Layout

intercom (button)handsree (button)

END/CANCEL (button)

ERASE (button)

redial (button)

*TONE (button)

7 (review button)

TALK/LINE 2/fash 2(button)

Display

CID5 or6/sot keyor display prompt

selection(caller ID -/+ button)

sot key or rightdisplay prompt

PLAY/STOP (button)

8 (skip button)

#PAUSE (button)


sot key or letdisplay prompt


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msg wrd/memo(message orward/

memo button)

PLAY/STOP1 and 2

(buttons/indicators)

redial(button)

page(button)

5 or 6 vol

(+/- speakervolume buttons)

delete(button)

Base Layout

intercom (button)handsree (button)

END/CANCEL(button)

*TONE (button)

7 (reviewbutton)

TALK/LINE

2/fash 2(button)

Display

8 (skipbutton)

#PAUSE(button)


charge/in use(indicator)

CID5 or6/sot keyor display prompt

selection

(caller ID -/+ button)

sot key or rightdisplay prompt

sot key or letdisplay prompt


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Installing the Phone

Installing the Handset BatteryNOTE: You must connect the handset battery beore using the cordlesshandsets.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk o fre or personal injury, use only theThomson Inc. appoved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery model5-2548, which is compatible with this unit.

1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag andare separate rom the handset.

. Locate the battery compartment on the back o the handset.

3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.

NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to

the jack inside the compartment. To ensure proper battery installation,the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way.

4. Insert the battery pack.

5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.

6. Place the handsets in the charging cradles.

Allow handsets to charge or 16 hours prior to rst use. I you dont properly chargethe handsets, battery perormance is compromised.

black wire

red wire

batterypack

PRESS DOWNFIRMLY


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Installing the Base StationInstalling the Backup Batteries on Base UnitTo avoid power outage, you can install our AA alkaline batteries (not included in sales)into the base as the backup.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover (located on the bottom o the base).. Follow the battery installation display and insert our AA alkaline batteries inside thecompartment.

3. Put the battery compartment cover back into place.

Connecting the Base Station1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (either two RJ11

or one RJ14 type), and place your cordless telephone on a level surace, such as adesktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall.

. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the

jack on the back o the base.3. Plug one end o a telephone line cord into the TEL LINE 1 jack on the back o the base

and the other end into the modular wall jack or Line 1. Plug the other telephone linecord into the TEL LINE jack on the back o the base and the other end into modularwall jack or Line .

NOTE: I you have only one wall jack or the both lines, use the TEL LINE1/L1 + L2 jack on the back o base.

4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on, veriying thebattery is charging. HANDSET 1 shows in the handsets display ater approximately

minutes.5. Allow the phone to charge or 16 hours prior to rst use. I you dont properly charge

the phone, battery perormance is compromised.

CAUTION: Use only the 5-2605 power adaptor that came with thisunit. Using other power adaptors may damage the unit.

Wall Mounting the Base1. Turn the base over.

. Slide the pedestal into the slots on the bottom o the base, and then push the pedestal

down until it snaps into place.3. Slip the mounting holes on the pedestal over the wall plate posts and frmly slide theunit into place. (Wall plate not included.)


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Base Speakerphone Set UpNOTE: Changing menu settings on the base will only change thesettings on the base and changing menu settings on the handset willonly change settings on the handset. For example, i you change thelanguage on the handset, it will not change the language on the base.

Speakerphone VolumeUse the vol (5 or6) buttons to adjust the speaker volume on the base to a comortablelevel during a call OR press the TALK/LINE1/ash1, TALK/LINE/ash or the handsreebutton on the base and then adjust the volume. VOL -1 is the minimum level and VOL-9 isthe maximum.

Using the Sot KeysOn the base, there are three buttons under the display box which represent severalsot key (programmable) unctions. Use these buttons to activate the sot key icons that

appear in the display. You may program the ollowing items with the sot keys: Ringer,Base Name, Date/Time, Language, Tone/Pulse, Local Area Code and Answerer Setup.

NOTE: During programming, you may press the END/CANCEL button atany time to exit.

Turning the Answerer(s) On or ONOTE: The Mailbox Answerer(s) must be ON to hear the voice prompts.

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

. Press the MENU sot key to go to the main menu.

3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll toANSWERER SETUP.4. Press the SELECTsot key to confrm.

5. Use the5 or6 buttons to select MAILBOX 1 or MAILBOX 2or setting mailbox 1 ormailbox .

6. Press the SELECTsot key to confrm.

7. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll toANSWER ON/OFF.

8. Press the SELECTsot key to enter the menu.ANSWERER ON OFFshows in display.

9. Press the5 or6buttons to select ON or OFF.

10. Press the DONEsot key to confrm. The corresponding PLAY/STOP indicator turns on.NOTE: The base displaysANSWER OFFand the PLAY/STOP indicator isnot illuminated when the Mailbox Answerer is OFF.


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Base Voice/Display Prompt LanguageThe voice prompt language is the same as the display prompt language. I your voiceprompt language is Spanish, the display prompt language is Spanish. I your voice promptlanguage is French, the display prompt language is French as well. The deault promptlanguage is English.

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).. Press the MENU sot key to go to the main menu.

3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to SET LANGUAGE.


5. Press the5 or6 buttons or CHANGEsot key to select ENGLISH, FRANCAIS orESPANOL.

6. Press the DONEsot key to save the selection.

Base Name1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).. Press the MENU sot key to go to the main menu.

3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to BASE NAME.

4. Press the SELECTsot key to enter the menu.

5. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 1 characters). More than one letteris stored in each o the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the keytwice or the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times or the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 timesor the letter L. Wait or 1 second, press the 5 key 3 times or the second letter L, andpress the 1 key to insert a space between the frst and last name. Press the 7 key 4times or the letter S; press the 6 key once or the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times orthe letter I. Press the 8 key or the letter T; press the 4 key twice or the letter H.

NOTE: I you make a mistake, press the DELETEsot key to backspaceand delete one character at a time.

6. Press the DONEsot key to save.

Base Date/TimeYou may program the ollowing items under the Date/Time menu; Set Time, Time Format,Date Format, Set Date, and Set Year. To access the DATE/TIME Menu:



3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to DATE/TIME



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Set TimeFrom the DATE/TIME Menu:1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to SET TIME.

. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the current time.

3. Use theAM / PM sot key to selectAM or PM.

NOTE: The AM/PM selection is not available in 24 HOUR CLOCK ormat.

Time FormatFrom the DATE/TIME Menu:1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to TIME FORMAT.

. Use the CHANGEsot key to select 12 HOUR CLOCKor 24 HOUR CLOCK.


Date FormatFrom the DATE/TIME Menu:

1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to DATE FORMAT.. Use the CHANGEsot key to select MM/DD or DD/MM.


Set DateFrom the DATE/TIME Menu:1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to SET DATE (MM/DD).

. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the current date.

3. Press the DONEsot key to confrm.

Set YearFrom the DATE/TIME Menu:1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to SET YEAR (YYYY).

. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the year.


Tone/PulseYou may program independently or LINE 1 and LINE .



3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to SET TONE/PULSE.


5. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to LINE 1 or LINE 2or setting line 1 or line .


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7. Use the5 or6 buttons to select TONEor PULSE.


Base - Set Local Area Codes

You can progrom the way the Caller ID records are displayed, or up to fve dierent codesor your area. For example; i 7 digits is selected, the number will be displayed as xxx-xxxx,and etc.



3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to LOC AREA CODE.


5. Press the FORMATsot key to change the length o the CID records.

6. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your 3-digit area code.

7. Press the DONEsot key to confrm the selection.

Base RingersYou may program the ollowing items independently or LINE 1 and LINE under theRINGER menu; Ringer Volume, Ringer Tone, Phonebook Tone (VIP) and Key Tone. To accessthe RINGER Menu:



3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to RINGER.


5. Use the5 or6buttons tos to select LINE 1 or LINE 2or setting line 1 or line .


Base Ringer VolumeFrom the Ringer Menu:1. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to RINGER VOLUME.

. Press the CHANGEsot key to select HIGH, MEDIUM, LOWor OFF.

3. Press the DONEsot key to confrm.NOTE: I you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer o icon shows in thedisplay.


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Base Ringer ToneFrom the Ringer Menu:1. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to RINGER TONE.

. Press the CHANGEsot key to select.

3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to the desired setting. You will hear a sample o the

ringer tone you select.4. Press the DONEsot key to confrm.

NOTE: Ringer Tone 1 through 10 are or dual tone ringer tone andMelody 1 through 10 are or melodies.

Base VIP Melody ToneThis eatures allow you to assign a specifc melody to someone you want to get yourattention when the person calls. When a VIP melody is assigned and that person calls, theunit rings the normal ring or the frst ring and then ollows with VIP melody ring. You may

choose rom ten dierent polyphonic melodies or 10 ringer tones.NOTE: This eature ONLY works when the ollowing conditions are met.1. You have subscribed to Caller ID.2. You have your Caller ID record previously transerred to the

memory. (Reer to Storing CID Records in Internal Memory). NO USERMEMORYwill show in the display to remind the user to do CID recordtranser frst.

From the Ringer Menu:1. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to VIP MELODY.

. Press the CHANGEsot key to select.3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to the desired setting. You will hear a sample o the

ringer tone you select.



Base Key ToneFrom the Ringer Menu:

1. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to KEY TONE.. Press the CHANGEsot key to select ON, OFFor LINK TO RINGER.

NOTE: LINK TO RINGER option turns key tones o or on when RingerVolume is turned o or on.



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Answerer SetupYou can program the ollowing items independently or MAILBOX 1 and MAILBOX underthe ANSWERER SETUP menu; Answer ON/OFF, Outgoing Announcement, Rings to Answer,Security Code, Forwarding Messages, and Recording Quality. To access the ANSWERERSETUP Menu:


3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll toANSWERER SETUP.


5. Use the5 or6buttons to select MAILBOX 1 or MAILBOX 2.

Outgoing AnnouncementYou may program the ollowing items under the Outgoing Announcement menu;Reviewing the Outgoing Announcement, Recording the Outgoing Announcement and

Changing the Outgoing Announcement.Reviewing the Outgoing AnnouncementFrom the Answerer Setup Menu:

1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll toANNOUNCEMENT.

. Press the SELECTsot key to enter the menu.

3. Press the5 or6buttons to select PLAY.

4. Press the SELECTsot key to start playing the announcement. PLAYINGANNOUNCEMENTshows in display.

5. Press the EXITsot key when you have fnished reviewing the announcement.Recording the Outgoing AnnouncementFor best results when recording, you should be about nine the inches rom themicrophone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible.

From the Answerer Setup Menu:1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll toANNOUNCEMENT.


3. Press the5 or6buttons to select RECORD.

4. Press the SELECTsot key to display RECORDING ANNOUNCEMENT.5. Press the YESsot key to record your announcement.

NOTE I do not wish to record an announcement, press the NO sot key.

6. Press the END sot key when fnished with recording, announcement will play back.

NOTE: To replay the announcement again, press the REPLAYsot key.


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Sample Outgoing Announcement

Hi, this is (use your name here), I cant answer the phone right now, so please leave yourname, number and a brief message after the tone, and Ill get back to you. Thanks.

Changing the Outgoing AnnouncementFrom the Answerer Setup Menu:

1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll toANNOUNCEMENT.. Press the SELECTsot key to enter the menu.

3. Press the5 or6buttons to select CHANGE.

4. Press the SELECTsot key to enter the menu. CHANGE DEFAULT RECORDED shows indisplay.

5. Use the5 or6buttons to select DEFAULTor RECORDED.

6. Press the SELECTbutton to confrm

7. Press the EXITsot key when you have fnished your selection.

Base Ring To AnswerFrom the Answerer Setup Menu:1. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to RING TO ANSWER.

. Press the SELECTsot key to enter the menu. RING TO ANSWER shows in display.

3. Press the5 or6 buttons to select 3 RINGS, 4 RINGS, 5 RINGS, 6 RINGSor TOLLSAVER.


NOTE: I you select Toll Saver (TS) the unit answers ater the 3rd ring

i there are NEW messages, OR the unit answers ater the 5th ring ithere are NO new messages. This is allows user to access their theanswerer rom another location and then hang up ater 4 rings to savelong distance charges.

Setting the Security CodeFrom the Answerer Setup Menu:1. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to SECURITY CODE.

. Press the SELECTsot key to enter the menu. SECURITY CODE 123 shows in display.

3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your new 3-digit security code. For example, press the

6, and 8 number keys or security code 68. The deault security code is 123.4. Press the DONEsot key to confrm.


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Forwarding MessagesThis unction will automatically orward the answerers messages to another phonenumber which allows you to receive your messages soon ater they are let and eliminatesthe need to call periodically to check or messages remotely.

You may program the ollowing items under the Forwarding Messages menu; Set Forward

Number, Forward ON/OFF, View Unit ID and Number o Retries.Set Forwarding MessagesFrom the Answerer Setup Menu:1. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to FORWARD MSG.


3. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to SET FWD NUMBER.

4. Press the SELECTsot key to enter the menu. SET FWD NUMBER shows in display.

5. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the desired number. (Include area code i long

distance number.)NOTE: I you make a mistake press the DELETE sot key to erase thewrong digit(s).

6. Press the DONEsot key to confrm. FORWARD NUMBER STORED shows in display.

Forwarding Messages ON/OFFFrom the Answerer Setup Menu:1. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to FORWARD MSG.


3. Use the5

or6

buttons to scroll to FORWARD ON/OFF.4. Press the SELECT sot key to enter the menu. FORWARD MESSAGE ON OFFshows indisplay.

5. Use the5 or6 buttons to select ON or OFF.


7. To activate setting, press the memo/msg wrd button on the base. FW ANSshows inthe display.

NOTE: Apart rom enabling the message orward through the menu,you have to press the msg wd button on base to activate the Message

Forwarding unction. Also, the Message Forwarding must be activatedor each line, or example i line 1 is set to o and line 2 is set to on,when the msg wd button is pressed only line 2 will have the MessageForward unction activated. FWD ANS ON / ON shows in the display iboth lines are activated, i only line 1 is activated FWD ANS ON / OFFshows in the display.


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View Unit IDThe unit's identifcation code number is or reerence purposes only.

Number o RetriesI the line o desired number is busy, answerer will continue to try to orward themessages again (up to three times, depending on selection) at a later time.

From the Answerer Setup Menu:1. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to FORWARD MSG.


3. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to NUM OF RETRIES.

4. Press the SELECTsot key to enter the menu. NUM OF RETRIESshows in display.

5. Use the5 or6 buttons to select 0, 1, 2or 3.


Recording QualityChanging the recording quality rom High to Medium will increase the total record time othe answering machine, while changing the recording quality rom Medium to High willcause the message clarity to be better, but will cause a decrease in the total record timeo the answering machine.

From the Answerer Setup Menu:1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to RECORD QUALITY.

. Press the SELECTsot key to enter the menu. RECORD QUALITYshows in display.

3. Use the5 or6 buttons to select MEDIUM or HIGH.


Handset Telephone Set UpNOTE: Changing menu settings on the handset will only change thesettings on the handset, and changing menu settings on the base willonly change the settings on the base. For example, i you change thelanguage on the handset, it will not change the language on the base.

Using the Sot KeysOn the handset, there are three buttons under the display which represent several

sot key (programmable) unctions. Use these buttons to activate the sot key icons thatappear in the display. There are nine programmable menus available: Ringer, Registration,Handset Name, Date/Time, Language, Room Monitor, and Area Code.

NOTE: During programming, you may press the END/CANCEL button atany time to exit.


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Handset Display Prompt LanguageThe deault display prompt language is English.



3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to SET LANGUAGE.


5. Press the5 or6 buttons or CHANGEsot key to select ENGLISH, FRANCAIS orESPANOL.


Handset RingersYou may program the ollowing items independently or LINE 1 and LINE under theRINGER menu; Ringer Volume, Ringer Tone, VIP Melody and Key Tone. To access theRINGER Menu:


3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to RINGER.


5. Use the5 or6buttons tos to select LINE 1 or LINE 2or setting line 1 or line .


Handset Ringer VolumeFrom the Ringer Menu:1. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to RINGER VOLUME.

. Press the CHANGEsot key to select HIGH, MEDIUM, LOWor OFF.


NOTE: I you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer o icon shows in thedisplay.


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Handset Ringer ToneFrom the Ringer Menu:1. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to RINGER TONE.

. Press the CHANGEsot key to select.

3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to the desired setting. You will hear a sample o the

ringer tone you select.4. Press the DONEsot key to confrm.


Handset VIP MelodyThis eatures allow you to assign a specifc melody to someone you want to get yourattention when the person calls. When a VIP melody is assigned and that person calls, theunit rings the normal ring or the frst ring and then ollows with VIP melody ring. You may

choose rom ten dierent polyphonic melodies or 10 ringer tones.NOTE: This eature ONLY works when the ollowing conditions are met.1. You have subscribed to Caller ID.2. You have your Caller ID record previously transerred to the

memory. (Reer to Storing CID Records in Internal Memory). NO USERMEMORYwill show in the display to remind the user to do CID recordtranser frst.

From the Ringer Menu:1. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to VIP MELODY.

. Press the CHANGEsot key to select.3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to the desired setting. You will hear a sample o the

ringer tone you select.



Handset Key ToneFrom the Ringer Menu:

1. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to KEY TONE.. Press the CHANGEsot key to select ON, OFFor LINK TO RINGER.

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Handset Registration1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).


3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to REGISTRATION.

4. Press the SELECTsot key to confrm. PRESS AND HOLD PAGE BUTTON UNTIL BEEPshows in the display.

5. Press and hold the page button on base unit until you hear a long tone at the handset.HANDSET X REGISTERED shows in the handset display, whereXis the handsetnumber. You will hear a confrmation tone.

I handset displays PLEASE REGISTER, press the OKsot key on the handset and repeatstep 5 above.

Handset Name1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

. Press the MENU sot key to go to the main menu.3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to HANDSET NAME.


5. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 1 characters). More than one letteris stored in each o the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the keytwice or the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times or the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 timesor the letter L. Wait or 1 second, press the 5 key 3 times or the second letter L, andpress the 1 key to insert a space between the frst and last name. Press the 7 key 4times or the letter S; press the 6 key once or the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times or

the letter I. Press the 8 key or the letter T; press the 4 key twice or the letter H.NOTE: I you make a mistake, press the DELETEsot key to backspaceand delete one character at a time.

6. Press the DONEsot key to save.

Handset Date/TimeYou may program the ollowing items under the Date/Time menu; Set Time, Time Format,Date Format, Set Date, and Set Year. To access the DATE/TIME Menu:


. Press the MENU sot key to go to the main menu.3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to DATE/TIME



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Set TimeFrom the DATE/TIME Menu:1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to SET TIME.

. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the current time.

3. Use theAM / PM sot key to selectAM or PM.

NOTE: The AM/PM selection is not available in 24 HOUR CLOCK ormat.

Time FormatFrom the DATE/TIME Menu:1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to TIME FORMAT.

. Use the CHANGEsot key to select 12 HOUR CLOCKor 24 HOUR CLOCK.


Date FormatFrom the DATE/TIME Menu:

1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to DATE FORMAT.. Use the CHANGEsot key to select MM/DD or DD/MM.


Set DateFrom the DATE/TIME Menu:1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to SET DATE (MM/DD).

. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the current date.


Set YearFrom the DATE/TIME Menu:1. Use the5 or6buttons to scroll to SET YEAR (YYYY).

. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the year.


Handset - Setting Local Area CodesYou can progrom the way the Caller ID records are displayed, or up to fve dierent codesor your area. For example; i 7 digits is selected, the number will be displayed as xxx-xxxx,

and etc.1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).


3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to LOC AREA CODE.


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5. Press the FORMATsot key to change the length o the CID records.

6. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your 3-digit area code.

7. Press the DONEsot key to confrm the selection.

Basic OperationCharge/In Use IndicatorThe phone is ON when the LED indicator on the handset and the charge/in use indicator on thebase is lit. The handset and base indicators ash when you receive a call.

Answering a Call1. To answer a call press the TALK/LINE1/ash1, TALK/LINE/ashor the handsree

button beore you begin speaking.

. To hang up, press the END/CANCEL button on base or handset, or place the handset in

the base cradle.Making a Call1. Press the TALK/LINE1/ash1, TALK/LINE/ash or the handsree button and dial the

desired number.

-OR-

Enter the number frst, then press the TALK/LINE1/ash1, TALK/LINE/ash or thehandsree button and the number automatically dials.

NOTE: Press the handsree button on the handset during conversation

to switch between handset speakerphone and handset earpiece.However, i you press the handsree button on the base unit during aconversation with the base speakerphone, the call will disconnect.

. To hang up, press the END/CANCEL button on base or handset, or place the handset inthe base cradle.

NOTE: When handset is in handsree mode, placing the handset in thebase cradle will change to base handsree mode. I you want to hangup during handset handsree mode, you need to hang up by pressingthe END/CANCEL button on the handset.

NOTE: You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.NOTE: I you want to delete the pre-dial number you entered, press theDELETE sot key to erase the digit(s).


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FlashUse the TALK/LINE1/ash1, TALK/LINE/ash button on base or handset to activatecustom calling services such as call waiting or call transer, which are available throughyour local phone company.

Number RedialYou may redial a number up to 3 digits long. To quickly redial the last number you dialed:1. Press the TALK/LINE1/ash1, TALK/LINE/ash or handsree button.

. Press the redial button.

-OR-

To choose rom the last fve numbers you dialed through menu:

1. Press the redial button frst, then use the5 or6 buttons to select the desired redialnumber.

Press the5

button to review the oldest call and scroll toward the most recent calls(higher numbers).

Press the6 button to review the newest call and scroll to older calls (lower numbers).

. Press the TALK/LINE1/ash1, TALK/LINE/ash or handsree button, or the DIAL sotkey. The number dials automatically.

VolumeBase SpeakerphoneUse the vol (5 or6) buttons to adjust the speaker volume on the base to a comortable

level during a call OR press the TALK/LINE1/ash1, TALK/LINE/ash or the handsreebutton on the base and then adjust the volume. VOL -1 is the minimum level and VOL-9 isthe maximum.

Cordless HandsetUse the vol (5 or6) buttons on the side o the handset to adjust the volume o thehandsets earpiece during a call. There are our settings. Press the right arrow to increasethe volume and let arrow to decrease the volume. You will see the volume setting on thehandset display. VOL 1 is the minimum and VOL 4 is the maximum.

MuteTo have a private, o-line conversation, use the mute eature. The party on the other endo the line cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.

1. During conversation press the MUTEsot key. MUTE ON shows in the display.

. Press the UNMUTEsot key to cancel and return to your phone conversation.


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HoldPress the HOLD sot key to put a call on hold. LX ON HOLD shows in the display, whereXisthe line number.

To take a call o hold, press the UNHOLD sot key.

To switch a call on hold rom the base to the cordless handset, press the TALK/LINE1/ash1, TALK/LINE/ash or handsree button on the handset.

Paging the Cordless HandsetThis eature helps you locate a misplaced handset.

Press and release the page button on the base. The cordless handset beeps intermittentlyand displays PAGING FROM BASEor about two minutes or until you press OKsot key onthe handset or press page on the base.

NOTE: You may still page the cordless handset even i the ringer isturned o.

Global De-registrationI one or more handsets become lost, you should de-register all handsets to ensure propersystem operation. Follow the steps below to de-register all handsets at the same time.

WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registeredunless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered,that handsets telephone eatures cannot be used until the handset isre-registered.

1. Press and hold the page button on the base until the CHARGE/IN USE indicator on thebase ashes.

. Press and hold the page button on the base again until the CHARGE/IN USE indicatoron the base ashes rapidly.

3. Press and release the page button on the base once. All handsets are de-registeredand PLEASE REGISTER shows in the handsets' display.

Room MonitorRoom monitoring may by done rom the base or the handset. Begin with unit you want tomonitor with (the microphone);


3. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to ROOM MONITOR.



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5. XXX READY TO ROOM MONITOR shows in display, whereXXXXis the unit's name.

6. Press the intercom button on the unit you wish to listen rom. The list o registeredunits shows in the display.

7. Use the5 or6buttons to select the unit you wish to monitor.

8. Press the PAGEsot key to confrm.

9. The frst unit will then turn on the microphone and the second unit will turn onearpiece to monitor sound.

NOTE: Handsets can be on cradle or o cradle or room monitoring towork.

NOTE: While in room monitoring mode, the listening unit will emit analert tone approximately every 4 seconds i there is an incoming call.You may press the TALK/LINE1/fash1 or TALK/LINE2/fash2 button to quitroom monitor and answer the call.

NOTE: Press the CANCEL sot key or the END/CANCEL button to exitroom monitor mode.

Call TranserDuring an external call, you may transer the external call rom base to handset(s)or vice versa.

NOTE: To cancel the call transer, you may press END/CANCEL button orintercom button on base.

1. Press the intercom button to put the line on hold. LX ON HOLD shows in the display,whereXis the Line number.

. Use the5 or6 buttons to select the desired handset or base.

NOTE: I you only have one handset registered in the system, it ispaged automatically.

3. Press the END/CANCEL button to transer the call. TRANSFERRING FROM XXXX(whereXXXXis the name o the transerring unit) shows in the receiving unit's display.

4. Press the OKsot key on the receiving unit to answer the call.

NOTE: I there is no answer within 2 minutes ater transerring the call,then both units receive a call back notifcation. I neither unit answers

within 30 seconds, then the external call will be automatically dropped.


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Intercom OperationA two-way intercom is possible between the base and cordless handset(s) withouttying up the telephone line and since the telephone line is not used, you can still receiveincoming calls.

Making an Intercom Call1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).. Press the intercom button.

3. Use the5 or6 buttons to select the desired handset or base.

NOTE: I you only have one handset registered in the system, it ispaged automatically.

4. Press the PAGEsot key.

5. The receiving handset or base is paged, and the receiving handsets or base emit a

paging tone and the ollowing inormation shows in the display:

PAGING

HANDSET 2

EXIT

PAGING FROM

HANDSET 1

OK EXIT

Sending Handset/Base Receiving Handset/Base

When the OKsot key or intercom button on the receiving handset or base is pressed,

the page is answered. I the page is not answered ater two minutes, NO ANSWER showsin the display o sending handset or base and the page is cancelled. The unit returns tostandby mode.

NOTE: I a personalized name is assigned to the handset duringregistration, then that name is displayed instead o handset number.

NOTE: To cancel the page, press the EXIT sot key or intercom key on

the sending party.

Receiving an Intercom CallWhen you receive an intercom call, the handset or base beeps. To answer the intercomcall, press the OKsot key, the TALK/LINE1/ash1, TALK/LINE/ash button or theintercom button.


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Advanced Intercom FeaturesReceiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom CallI you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, both handsets or base will emitalert tone and remain in intercom mode. Either handset or base user may press thecorresponding TALK/LINEx/ashx button or the handsree button to answer the call.

Using Intercom with External Telephone CallsDuring an external telephone call, you can use the intercom unction to;

page another handset and set up a private (-way) intercom conversation withanother user while the telephone call is placed on hold

create a 3-way conversation between the telephone caller, the base, andcordless handsets

transer the external telephone call to another handset

Two-Way Intercom Calls

1. During an external call, press the intercom button on the handset or base and theexternal call is placed on hold. The list o handsets or base shows in the display.

. Use the5 or6 button to select desired handset or base.

3. Press the PAGEsot key to page.

NOTE: The receiving handset or base presses the intercom button or theOKsot key to answer the intercom call. Both intercom users may speakprivately. The external caller will not hear the intercom conversation.

4. When fnished, press the EXITsot key or intercom button to end the intercom call,return to the talk mode, and resume your original telephone conversation.

Three-Way callingBetween two handsets or a handset and base and an external call

1. During an external call, press the intercom button on the handset or base and theexternal call is placed on hold. The list o handsets or base show in the display.

. Use the5 or6 button to select desired handset or base. A tone sounds and PAGINGshows in the originating handset or base display.

NOTE: PAGING FROM shows in the display on the receiving handset orbase, and the receiving handset or base must press the intercom buttonor the OKsot key to answer the intercom.

3. When the receiving handset or base connects, press the UNHOLD sot key on theoriginating handset or base to conerence with the receiving handset or base and theexternal caller. CONFERENCEshows in the display on the originating and receivinghandsets.


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NOTE: A handset or base can enter conerence mode directly bypressing the TALK/LINE1/fash1, TALK/LINE2/fash2 on the second handsetor base during a call.

Between a handset or base and external calls on the Line 1 and Line 2

1. During an external call on either Line 1 or Line , press the HOLD sot key to put the call

on hold.. I the originating line is Line 1, press the TALK/LINE/ash button. Line 1 icon ashes

and Line icon shows in the display steadily.

3. Press the CONFsot key to conerence with the external call.

Transerring External Call to Other Handset or BaseDuring an external call, you may transer the external call to another handset or base.

1. Press the intercom button on the originating handset or base to put an external call onhold, and then page the receiving handset or base.

. The list o handsets or base shows in the display. Use the5 or6 button to selectdesired handset or base.

3. Press the PAGEsot key to start the page. You will hear a paging tone. PAGING showson the originating handsets display or base display, and PAGING FROM. shows on thereceiving handsets display or base display.

4. When the receiving handset connects, press the END/CANCEL or handsree button onthe originating handset or base to transer the call.

- OR -

Press the END/CANCEL or handsree button on the originating handset or base totranser the call.

NOTE: I there is no answer within 30 seconds ater transerring thecall, then both units receive a call back notifcation and CALL BACKshows on the display. I neither unit answers within 20 seconds, thenthe external call will be automatically dropped.


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Caller ID (CID)IMPORTANT: In order to use this units Caller ID eatures, you mustsubscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service orCall Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you are onthe phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.

This unit receives and displays CID inormation transmitted by your local telephonecompany. This inormation can include the phone number, date and time; or the name,phone number, and date and time.

Call Waiting Caller IDProvided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service rom your phone company; i youreceive an incoming call and you are using the GE multi handset system, a beep indicates

the presence o a Call Waiting call on the line. The Call Waiting Caller ID inormation will bedisplayed and stored in the history o all handsets in the system.

When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the TALK/LINE1/ash1 or TALK/LINE/ash button to put the current call on hold and answer theincoming call. Press the TALK/LINE1/ash1 or TALK/LINE/ash again to return to theoriginal call.

Receiving CID RecordsWhen you receive a call, Caller ID inormation is transmitted by the phone company to

your telephone between the frst and second ring. The Caller ID inormation appearson your phones display while the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor theinormation and decide whether or not to answer the call.

FORMATOPTIONS

09:37 PM 07/24

317-123-4567

PETER C HAN

5 O F 6

L1

Time call received

Caller ID/Memory Location

Caller ID phone number

Caller ID name

Date call received


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Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)I you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephones Caller ID memory stores thedata or the most recent 40 calls you received so that you can see who called while youwere unavailable. When the 41st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) isautomatically deleted.

You may review the stored inormation at any time. Calls received since your last revieware marked as NEWin the display. Calls that have not been previously reviewed but werereceived rom the same number more than once show as REPTin the display.

Reviewing Call RecordsAs calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many callshave been received.

NOTE: The CID records can be accessed quickly by pressing the5 or6button while the unit is in standby mode.

1. Make sure the phone is OFF(not in talk mode).. Press MENU sot key to access main menu.

3. Use the5 or6 button to scroll to CALLER ID.


5. Press the6 button to scroll through the call records rom the most recent to theoldest. Press the5 button to scroll through the call records rom the oldest to thenewest.

Dialing a Caller ID Number1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

. Use the5 or6 button to display the desired Caller ID record.

3. Press the TALK/LINE1/ash1 or TALK/LINE/ash or handsree button to dial thenumber.

NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming callers phone number isormatted when it is received, and (b) whether or not you previouslypre-programmed your local area code into the set up menu, youmay need to adjust the ormat o the incoming callers stored phone

number beore making the call. Press the FORMAT sot key while thenumber is displayed to adjust the number, and try again.

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Available ormats include:

Number of digits Explanation Example

Eleven digits long distance code 1+ 3-digit area code+ 7-digit telephone number. 1-317-888-8888

Ten digits 3-digit area code +7-digit telephone number. 317-888-8888

Seven digits 7-digit telephone number. 888-8888

NOTE: I the telephone number is corrupted, such as an alphabeticalcharacter in a number feld, you will hear an error tone and thenumber is not dialed. Unit displays UNABLE TO DIAL.

Storing CID Records in Internal MemoryYou may transer a Caller ID record to your phones memory.

NOTE: It is important that you ormat CID records correctly beorestoring in memory. It is not possible to reormat CID records stored inmemory.

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

. Press the5 or6 button until the desired Caller ID record is displayed.

3. Press the OPTION sot key to access the option menu.

4. Use the5 or6 button to select STORE.


NOTE: I using handset; WHICH MEMORY?shows in the display. Use the5 or6 button to select HANDSETor BASE, and press the SELECT soft keyto confrm record location.

6. ENTER NAMEshows in the display.

7. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 11 characters). More than one letteris stored in each o the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the keytwice or the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times or the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times orthe letter L. Press the 5 key 3 times or the second letter L, and press the 1 key to inserta space between the frst and last name. Press the 7 key 4 times or the letter S; pressthe 6 key once or the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times or the letter I; press the 8 key

or the letter T; press the 4 key twice or the letter H.NOTE: I you make a mistake press the DELETEsot key to backspaceand erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).


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8. Press the6 button to scroll to ENTER NUMBER.

NOTE: The system treats PAUSES as delays or spaces in the dialingsequence. Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.

9. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number (up to 4 digits, includingpauses), and press the6 button to scroll to VIP MELODY.

10. Use the5 or6 button or CHANGEsot key to scroll to the desired melody. You willhear a sample o the ringer tone you select.

11. Press the DONEsot key to save the record.

Deleting CID Records1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

. Press the MENU sot key to access main menu.

3. Use the5 or6button to scroll to CALLER ID.


5. Use the5 or6 button to scroll to desired CID record.

6. Press the OPTION sot key to access the option menu.

7. Use the5 or6 button to select DELETEand delete only that record.

Press the SELECTsot key to confrm the deletion and CALLER ID DELETED shows inthe display.

-OR-

Use the5 or6 button to select DELETE ALL.

Press the SELECTsot key. DELETE ALL CID?shows in the display.

Press the YESsot key to confrm the deletion.The display showsALL CALLER ID DELETED.


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MemoryThe cordless handset and base each have their own separate memory storage areas.Store fty 11-character names and 4-digit telephone numbers in the handset and orty11-character names and 4-digit telephone numbers in the base memories.

NOTE: Memory records are stored and searched in alphabetic order.For example, i a memory record is stored with the name Beth andthen another memory record is stored with the name Adam, therecord with the name Adam will the be the frst record in the memorystorage. Each record added might change the order o the records.

Storing a Name and Number in Memory1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

. Press the MEMORYsot key to enter the phonebook.

3. Use the5 or6 button to scroll to NEW.

NOTE: On the handset, you can select to store the new entry ineither the Base phonebook or Handset phonebook. To choose Basephonebook, press the BASE sot key.

4. Press the SELECTsot key to confrm. ENTER NAMEshows in the display.

5. Repeat Steps 5 through 11 in Storing CID Records in Internal Memory

6. To enter another name and number in a dierent memory location, return to step and repeat the process.

Storing the Last Number Dialed1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).. Press the redial button, then use the5 or6 buttons to select the desired number.

3. Press the STOREsot key to store the number.

NOTE: I using handset; WHICH MEMORY?shows in the display. Use the5 or6 button to select HANDSETor BASE, and press the SELECT soft keyto confrm record location.

4. Use the touch-tone to enter the name (up to 11 characters).

5. Press the DONEsot key to save the record.

NOTE: I the redial number has more than 24 digits, the redial numbercannot be stored in memory.


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Inserting a Pause in the Dialing SequencePress the #PAUSE button on the touch-tone pad twice to insert a delay in the dialingsequence o a stored telephone number when a pause is needed to wait or a dial tone (orexample, ater you dial 9 or an outside line, or wait or a computer access tone.) A pauseshows on the display as a P. Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence. I you need

a longer pause, press the #PAUSE button twice again.

Reviewing a Stored Number1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

. Press the MEMORYsot key to enter the main menu.

3. Use the5 or6 button to scroll to desired record.

-OR-

Press the -9 key to search or the desired record alphabetically. For example, i therecord names starts with the letter "N", pressing the 6 key will automatically skip to the

records starting with the letter "M". The 6 button can then be pressed multiple timesuntil the records starting with the letter "N" are displayed. You can then use the 5 or6 button to scroll to desired record.

4. Press the VIEWsot key to review the detail inormation o the record.

NOTE: The handset can access the base memory as well as the handsetmemory. To access the base memory rom the handset, press thememory sot key and then press the BASEsot key.

Changing a Stored Number1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).. Press the MEMORYsot key to enter the phone book.


4. Press the OPTIONSsot key to access the option menu.

5. Use the5 or6 button to scroll to EDIT.


7. Repeat Steps 6 through 10 in Storing CID Records in Internal Memory.


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Deleting Records Stored in Memory1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

. Press the MEMORYsot key to enter the phone book.


4. Press the OPTIONSsot key to access the option menu.

5. Use the5 or6 button to scroll to DELETE.

6. Press the SELECTbutton to confrm the deletion. MEMORY DELETED shows in thedisplay.

Dialing a Number rom Memory1. Make sure the phone is ON (in talk mode) by pressing the TALK/LINE1/ash1 or TALK/

LINE/ash or handsree button.

NOTE: While in talk mode, the handsets can only access the handsetmemory. Make sure the memory records rom the base are transerredto the handset in order to access them.

. Use the5 or6button to select go to phone book and select the desired record.

-OR-

Press the -9 key to search or the desired record alphabetically. For example, i therecord names starts with the letter "N", pressing the 6 key will automatically skip to therecords starting with the letter "M". The 6 button can then be pressed multiple timesuntil the records starting with the letter "N" are displayed. You can then use the 5 or6 button to scroll to desired record.

NOTE: For Chain Dialing eature, repeats steps 2 and 3 until allsequences are entered.

3. Press the DIAL sot key to confrm. The number dials automatically.

-OR-


. Press the MEMORYsot key to enter the phone book.

3. Use the5 or6button to select the desired number.

-OR-

Press the -9 key to search or the desired record alphabetically. For example, i therecord names starts with the letter "N", pressing the 6 key will automatically skip to therecords starting with the letter "M". The 6 button can then be pressed multiple timesuntil the records starting with the letter "N" are displayed. You can then use the 5 or 6button to scroll to desired record.

4. Press the TALK/LINE1/ash1 or TALK/LINE/ash or the handsree button. Thenumber dials automatically.


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Chain Dialing rom MemoryUse the Dialing a Number rom Memory eature to make calls that require a sequenceo numbers, such as a requently used long distance card number. This can be storingthe various segments as a phone book record and then memory dialing in the correctsequence.

TIP: Wait or the access tones beore pressing the memory button oryour call might not go through.

Transerring MemoryNOTE: Transerring memory between the base and the handset canONLY be done with the cordless handsets. The cordless handsets cansave a memory record into the handset memory storage or the base.The cordless handset can also transer a memory record rom thehandset to the base or rom the base to the handset.

Transerring memory rom the handset to the base:1. Press the MEMORYsot key to enter the phone book.

. Use the5 or6 button to select the desired memory record to be transerred.

3. Press the OPTION sot key.

4. Use the5 or6 button to select COPY TO BASE.

5. Press the SELECTsot key.

6. You will hear a confrmation tone and the display shows MEMORY COPY TO BASE.

Transerring memory rom the base to a handset:

Memory records transerred rom the base to a handset will only transer to the handsetinitiating the transer. Each handset must transer the memory record into the handsetmemory individually.

1. Press the MEMORYsot key.

. Press the BASEsot key to access the base memory.

3. Use the5 or6 button to select the desired memory record to be transerred.

4. Press the OPTION sot key.

5. Use the5 or6 button to select COPY TO HS.

6. Press the SELECTsot key.7. You will hear a confrmation tone and the display shows MEMORY COPY TO HS.


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Answering System OperationThis section discusses the buttons and eatures on the answering system.

Handset Messages IndicatorThe handset MESSAGES indicator shows you have new messages. It blinks i there are new

messages. The ans on/o button must be ON in order or the MESSAGES indicator to work.

Screening Calls rom the Base1. Wait or the caller to begin leaving a message (to determine who is calling).

. To speak to the caller, pick up the handset, and press the TALK/LINE1/ash1 or TALK/LINE/ash or handsree button on the base or handset.

The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset orbase or pick up an extension phone.

TIP: Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear yourincoming calls.

Message PlaybackBase UnitThe messages indicator on the base lets you know when you have messages. To playmessages in Line 1 mailbox or in Line mailbox, press the corresponding PLAY/STOP 1 or button.

While a message is playing, you may do the ollowing:

Press the corresponding PLAY/STOP 1 or button to stop the message playback. Press and release the7 (review) button to restart the current message.

Press and release the7 (review) button twice to go to the previous message.

Press and release the8 (skip) button to go to the next message.

Press the delete button to erase the current message.


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HandsetThe display on the handset shows# MSG when you have messages.


. Press the MENU sot key to access main menu.

3. Use the5 or6button to scroll to MESSAGES.


5. Use the5 or6 button to scroll to desired MAILBOX 1 OR 2.

6. Press the SELECTsot key to access the option menu.ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESSshows in display and unit announces the ollowing;

Press to play messages.

Press to stop.

Press 0 while playing a message to erase.

Press 1 to review.

Press 3 to skip. Press 4 to turn OFF/ON.

Press 5 to record a new message.

Press 7 to review menu again.

Memory FullWhen the answering system memory is ull, the system answers ater 10 rings. You shoulderase some messages so the answering system may record new messages.

NOTE: The maximum recording time o an incoming message is about

3 minutes per each and the total allowable recording time is about20 minutes or 2 mailboxes to share. The total allowable number orecorded message is 50 or each mailbox. The answering system willbe ull when either one o the above conditions is reached.

Erasing MessagesYou may erase messages three ways: one message at a time rom the base; all messagesrom the base or one message at a time rom the handset or a phone in another location.

NOTE: Erased messages cannot be restored.

To erase one message at a time rom the base:1. Press the PLAY/STOP button. The message plays.

. Press and release the delete button. ERASED shows in the display.


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To erase all messages rom the base:

1. Press the PLAY/STOP. The message plays.

. Press and hold the delete button. ERASE ALL MESSAGES?shows in the display.

3. Press the YESsot key to confrm the deletion.ALL MESSAGES ERASED shows in thedisplay.

To erase a message rom the handset:1. Press the MENU sot key on the handset.

. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to MESSAGES.

3. Press the SELECTsot key to confrm. MAILBOX 1 (XX) MAILBOX 2 (XX) shows in display,whereXXis the number o the new messages in the mail box.

4. Use the5 or6 buttons to select the desired mailbox.

5. Press the SELECTsot key to confrm.ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESSshows in display.

6. Press the PLAY/STOP on the handset (the button). The message plays.

7. Press the ERASE (the 0 button) to erase the message during message playback.Leaving a MemoBase Unit1. Press and hold the memo/msg wd button on the base. You must hold the button until

you fnish recording the memo.

. Begin speaking ater you hear the beep.

3. Release the memo/msg wd button when fnished.

NOTE: Message will deault record in Mailbox 1.

Cordless Handset1. Press MENU sot key on the handset.

. Use the5 or6 buttons to scroll to MESSAGES.

3. Press the SELECTsot key to confrm. MAILBOX 1 (XX) MAILBOX 2 (XX) shows in display,whereXXis the number o the new messages in the mail box.

4. Use the5 or6 buttons to select the desired mailbox which you want to leave themessage.

5. Press the SELECTsot key to confrm.ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESSshows in display.

6. Press the MEMO on the handset (the 5 button) to start.7. Begin speaking when RECORDING MEMO shows in the display.

8. Press the END sot key when fnished.

NOTE: Make sure the END sot key is pressed ater fnished recordingmemo or it will not be recorded in the mailbox.


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Remote AccessYou can access your answering system rom any touch-tone phone by entering your3-digit security code during the playing o outgoing announcement or ater you hear theoutgoing announcement.

1. Dial the telephone number to which the answering system is connected.

. Enter the security code during the outgoing announcement or ater you hear the tone.

3. Follow the voice menu to use the answering systems remote unctions.

Belt Clip and Optional Headset

Connecting the Belt Clip1. To attach the belt clip, insert the sides o the belt clip into the slots on each side o the

handset.

. Snap the ends o the belt clip into place.

Connecting an Optional Headset to the HandsetEach handset can be used with an optional headset hands ree operation.

1. Connect the headset to the headset jack on the side o the handset. The handsetreceiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is connected.

. Adjust the headset to rest comortably on top o your head and over your ear. Movethe microphone to approximately two to three inches rom your mouth.

3. Press the TALK/LINE1/ash1 or TALK/LINE/ash button to answer a call or make callsusing the headset.

4. To return to normal operation, unplug the headset rom the jack.


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Changing the BatteryCAUTION: To reduce the risk o fre or personal injury, use only theThomson Inc. appoved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery model5-2548, which is compatible with this unit.

1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) beore you replace the battery.

. Remove the battery compartment door.

3. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack romthe handset.

4. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the batterycompartment.

5. Put the battery compartment door back on.

6. Place handset in the base or handset charge cradle to charge. Allow the handsetbattery to properly charge (or 16 hours) prior to rst use or when you install a new

battery pack. I you do not properly charge the phone, battery perormance will becompromised.

Battery Saety Precautions Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries o this type, toxic

materials could be released which can cause injury.

To reduce the risk o fre or personal injury, use only the Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)battery listed in the Users Guide.

Keep batteries out o the reach o children.

Remove batteries i storing over 30 days.

NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in yourATLINKS USA, Inc. product indicates that we areparticipating in a program to collect and recycleNickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United States.Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY or inormation or contact

your local recycling center.


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Display MessagesThe ollowing indicators show the status o a message or o the unit.

BLOCKED CALL/ The person is calling rom a name or number that has beenBLOCKED NAME/ blocked rom transmission.BLOCKED NUMBER

BUSY Indicates the system is busy and not able to connect to thesystem.

CALL WAITING Indicates a call is waiting on the line.

DELETE ALL? Prompt asking i you want to erase all Caller ID records.

DELETE CALL ID? Prompt asking i you want to erase the current Caller ID recordthat is shown on the display.

DELETED Prompt confrming the Caller ID record is erased.

ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter the name in one o the 10 memorylocations.

ENTER TEL NUMBR Prompt telling you to enter a telephone number in one o the 10memory locations.

INCOMPLETE DATA Caller inormation has been interrupted during transmission or thephone line is excessively noisy.

LOW BATTERY Indicates the battery pack needs charged.

NEW Indicates call or calls have not been reviewed.

NO CALLS Indicates no calls have been received.

NO DATA No Caller ID inormation was received.

PAGING The page button on the base has been pressed.

PRESS TALK KEY Indicates the CID number is a Direct Dial Number (DDN) andcannot be ormatted.

REPT Repeat call message. Indicates that a new call rom the samenumber was received more than once.

UNKNOWN CALL The incoming call is rom an area not serviced by Caller ID or theNAME/NUMBER inormation was not sent.


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Handset Sound SignalsSignal Meaning

A long warbling tone (with ringer on) Signals an incoming call

Three short beeps Page signal

One short beep (every 7 seconds) Low battery warningTroubleshooting GuideCaller ID SolutionsNo display

Fully charge (or 16 hours) or replace the battery.

I you are using AC (electrical) power, make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Unplug the AC power converter rom the unit and plug itback in.

Caller ID Error Message The unit displays this message i it detects anything other than valid Caller ID

inormation during the silent period ater the frst ring. This message indicates thepresence o noise on the line.

No Caller ID

In order to receive Caller ID inormation, you must subscribe to the standard name/number Caller ID service rom your local telephone company.

Telephone Solutions

No dial tone Check and repeat installation steps:

Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working outlet .

Ensure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack.

Disconnect the base rom the wall phone jack and connect another phone to thesame jack. I there is no dial tone on the second phone, the problem might be yourwiring or local service.

The cordless handset may be out o range o the base. Move closer to the base.

Ensure the battery is properly charged (16 hours).

Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly.

Did the handset beep when you pressed the TALK/LINE1/ash1 or TALK/LINE/ashor handsree button? The battery may need to be charged.


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Dial tone is OK, but cant dial out

Make sure the TONE/PULSE setting on the base is set to the type o phone serviceyou are subscribed to.

Handset/Base does not ring

Make sure the handset ringer switch is turned on and the base ringer is programmed

to HI. The cordless handset may be out o range. Move closer to the base.

You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some phones.

Check or dial tone. I no dial tone is heard, see solutions or "No dial tone."

You experience static, noise, or ading in and out

The cordless handset may be out o range o the base. Move closer to the base.

Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another household appliance.

Charge the battery.

Unit beeps Charge battery or 16 hours.

See solutions or No dial tone.

Replace the battery.

Memory Dialing doesnt work

Did you program the memory location keys correctly?

Did you ollow proper dialing sequence?

Phone dials in pulse with tone service

Make sure phone is in tone dialing mode.

Phone won't dial out with pulse service

Make sure phone is in pulse dialing mode.

Battery SolutionsI you experience any o the ollowing problems, even ater ully recharging the battery,you may need to replace the battery pack:

Short talk time

Poor sound quality

Limited range


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General Product CareTo keep your unit working and looking good, ollow these guidelines:

Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electricalnoise (or example, motors or uorescent lamps).

DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.

Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone.

Clean the phone with a sot cloth.

Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage thefnish.

Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.

Causes o Poor Reception Aluminum siding.

Foil backing on insulation. Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals.

Youre too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.

Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.

Base is installed in the basement or lower oor o the house.

Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices.

Baby monitor is using the same requency.

Handset battery is low.

Youre out o range o the base.

Accessory Inormation

To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and call toll-ree1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling ee will be charged upon ordering. We are requiredby law to collect appropriate sales tax or each individual state, country, and locality to whichthe merchandise is being sent. Items are subject to availability.

DESCRIPTION MODEL NO.

BLACK

AC power adaptor 5-2605

Belt Clip 5-2706

Headset 5-2425

Replacement Handset Battery 5-2548


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ServiceI trouble is experienced with this equipment, or repair or warranty inormation, please contactcustomer service at 1-800-448-0329. I the equipment is causing harm to the telephonenetwork, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until theproblem is resolved.

This product may be serviced only by the manuacturer or its authorized service agents.Changes or modifcations not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the usersauthority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, reer to thewarranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1-800-448-0329.

Or reer inquiries to:

Thomson Inc.

Manager, Consumer Relations

PO Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976

Attach your sales receipt to the booklet or uture reerence or jot down the date this productwas purchased or received as a git. This inormation will be valuable i service should berequired during the warranty period.

Purchase date ________________________________________________________

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