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D

IALING

A

C

ALLER

ID N

UMBER

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

2. Use the CID review (up or down arrow) buttons to

display the desired Caller ID record.

3. Press TALK/callback. The number dials automatically.

C

HANGING

THE

N

UMBER

F

ORMAT

The FORMAT button lets you change the format of the
displayed number. The available formats are as follows.

7-digit

7-digit telephone number.

10-digit

3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone
number.

11-digit

long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code +
7-digit telephone number.

1. Use the CID review (up or down arrow) buttons to scroll

to the number you want to call back.

2. If the number will not dial as shown, press the FORMAT

button. Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of
digits are shown.

3. Press TALK/callback. The number dials automatically.

M

UTE

Use the mute button during a phone conversation to speak
privately with another person in the room. The person on
the telephone will not hear your private conversation.

M

EMORY

Store up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick
dialing. This memory feature is in addition to the 40 Caller
ID records that can be stored in the Caller ID memory log.

S

TORING

A

N

AME

AND

N

UMBER

IN

M

EMORY

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

2. Press the mem button.

3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).

4. Press the mem button again. The display shows

ENTER NAME.

NOTE:

If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5.

5. Use the number keys on the handset to enter the name

(up to 15 characters) and press the memory button to
save. More than one letter is stored in each of the number
keys. For example, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the
2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the
letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Press the 5
key 3 times for the second letter L, and wait 1 second for
the cursor to automatically move to the next position.
Press the 1 key to insert a space between the L and the S.
Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key
once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I;
press the 8 key for the letter T; press the 4 key twice for the
letter H.

NOTE:

The cursor will automatically move to the next

position if another number key is pressed.

6. Press the mem button to save the name. The display

shows

ENTER NUMBER.

7. Use the number keypad to enter the telephone number

you want to store (up to 24 digits).

8. Press mem again to store the number.

C

HANGING

A

S

TORED

N

UMBER

Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you
do to store a number—you’re just replacing the phone
number with a different one.

S

TORING

A

R

EDIAL

N

UMBER

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

2. Press the mem button.

3. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number

in that memory location.

4. Press redial.

5. Press the mem button again to confirm.

D

IALING

A

S

TORED

N

UMBER

1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/

callback button.

2. Press mem.

3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location.

The number dials automatically.

- OR -

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

2. Press mem.

3. Use the CID review (up or down arrow) buttons to scroll

through the numbers stored in memory until the
desired number is shown.

4. Press TALK/callback. The numbers dial automatically.

IMPORTANT:

If you make test calls to emergency

numbers stored in memory, remain on the line and
briefly explain the reason for the call to the
dispatcher. Also, it’s a good idea to make these calls in
off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.

I

NSERTING

A

P

AUSE

IN

THE

D

IALING

S

EQUENCE

Press the # PAUSE button two times to insert a delay in
the dialing sequence of a stored telephone number when
a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example after
you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer
access tone). PAUSE shows on the display as a

“P. “ Each

pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.

R

EVIEWING

AND

D

ELETING

S

TORED

N

UMBERS

1. Press mem, then use the CID review (up or down arrow)

buttons to view the entry.

2. While the entry is displayed, press redial/delete to

delete the entry. The display shows

DELETE?

3. Press redial/delete a second time to delete the entry.

The display shows

DELETED.

C

HAIN

D

IALING

FROM

M

EMORY

Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of
numbers such as using a calling card for a frequently
called long distance number. Basically, you dial each part
of the sequence from memory. The following example
shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call
through a long distance service:

The Number For Memory Location

Long distance access number

7

Authorization code

8

Frequently called long distance number

9

1. Make sure the phone is ON.

2. Press mem and then press 7.

3. When you hear the access tone, press mem and then

press 8.

4. At the next access tone, press mem and then 9.

TIP:

Wait for the access tones before pressing the next

memory button, or your call might not go through.

H

EADSET

AND

B

ELT

C

LIP

O

PERATION

C

ONNECTING

AN

O

PTIONAL

HEADSET

TO

THE

HANDSET

For hands free
conversation, connect the
headset (optional) to the
HEADSET jack as shown.
The handset receiver and
microphone are disabled
when the headset is
connected.

Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head
and over your ear. Move the microphone to approximately
2 to 3 inches from your mouth.

• Press the TALK button to answer or place a call before

using the headset.

C

ONNECTING

THE

B

ELT

C

LIP

There are two slots, one
on each side of the
handset.

• Attach the belt clip by

inserting the sides of
the belt clip into the
slots. Snap the ends of
the belt clip into place.

C

HANGING

THE

B

ATTERY

Make sure the telephone is OFF before you
replace battery.

1. Remove the battery compartment door.

2. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery

pack and remove the battery pack from the
handset.

3. Insert the new battery pack and connect the

cord into the jack inside the handset.

4. Put the battery compartment door back on.

5. Place handset in the base to charge. Allow

the handset battery to properly charge (for 12 hours) prior to first
use or when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly
charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or

personal injury, use only the battery listed in the
instruction book.

B

ATTERY

S

AFETY

P

RECAUTIONS

• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like

other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be
released which can cause injury.

• To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the

battery listed in the User’s Guide.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.

G

ENERAL

P

RODUCT

C

ARE

To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow
these guidelines:
• Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and

devices that generate electrical noise (for example,
motors or fluorescent lamps).

• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.

• Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the phone.
• Clean with a soft cloth.

• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder

because this will damage the finish.

• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship

the phone at a later date.

C

AUSES

OF

P

OOR

R

ECEPTION

• Aluminum siding.

• Foil backing on insulation.

• Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield

radio signals.

• You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves,

stoves, computers, etc.

• Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.

• Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the

house.

• Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic

devices.

• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.

• Handset battery is low.

• You’re out of range of the base.

M

ESSAGE

I

NDICATORS

The following indicators show the status of a message or
of the unit.

ERROR

Caller information has been interrupted
during transmission or the phone is
excessively noisy.

ENTER NAME

Prompt telling you to enter a name for
one of the 10 memory locations.

DELETE ALL?

Prompt asking if you want to erase all
Caller ID records.

DELETE CALL ID? Prompt asking if you want to erase the

current Caller ID record that is shown
on the display.

DELETE?

Prompt asking if you want to erase one
of the 10 numbers stored in the
phone's outgoing memory.

END OF LIST

Indicates there is no additional
information in the Caller ID memory
log.

NEW

Indicates call or calls have not been
reviewed.

UNKNOWN

The incoming call is from an area not
serviced by Caller ID or the information
was not sent.

PAGING

Someone has pressed the PAGE button
on the base.

BLOCKED

The person is calling from a number
that has been blocked from
transmission.

REPT

Repeat call message. Indicates that a
new call from the same number was
received more than once.

NO DATA

No Caller ID information was received.

H

ANDSET

S

OUND

S

IGNALS

Signal

Meaning

A long warbling tone

Signals an incoming call

(with ringer on)

Three short beeps

Page signal

(several times)

One beep every 7 seconds

Low battery warning

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

T

IPS

C

ALLER

ID

Problem

Solution

No Display

• Is battery fully charged? Try

replacing the battery. Make sure
the battery is properly installed
and connected.

• If you are using AC power, make

sure that the unit is connected to a
non-switched electrical outlet.
Disconnect the unit from the plug
and plug it in again.

• Did you order Caller ID service

from your local telephone
company?

Caller ID Error

• The unit displays this

Message

message if it detects anything
other than valid Caller ID
information during the silent
period after the first ring. This
message indicates the presence of
noise on the line.

T

ELEPHONE

Problem

Solution

No dial tone

• Check installation:
— Is the base power cord connected

to a working outlet?

— Is the telephone line cord

connected to the base unit and the
wall jack?

• Disconnect the base from the wall

jack and connect another phone to
the same jack. If there is no dial
tone in the second phone, the
problem might be your wiring or
local service.

• Is the handset out of range of the

base?

• Make sure the battery is properly

charged (12 hours).

• Is the battery pack installed

correctly?

• Did the handset beep when you

pressed the TALK button? Did the
in use indicator come on? The
battery may need to be charged.

Dial tone is OK, but

• Make sure the tone/pulse

can't dial out

setting is programmed correctly.

Handset does

• Make sure the RINGER switch

not ring

on the handset is turned to ON.

• You may have too many extension

phones on your line. Try
unplugging some phones.

• See solutions for “No dial tone.”

You experience

• Change channels

static, noise, or

• Is handset out of range?

fading in and out

Move closer to the base.

• Does the base need to be

relocated?

• Charge battery.
• Make sure base is not plugged

into an outlet with another
household appliance.

Unit beeps

• Place handset in base for 20

seconds to reset the security code.
If that doesn’t work, charge battery
for 12 hours.

• Clean charging contacts on

handset and base with a soft cloth,
or an eraser.

• See solutions for “No dial tone.”

• Replace battery.

Memory Dialing

• Did you program the memory

location keys correctly?

• Did you follow proper dialing

sequence?

• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is

programmed correctly.

• Did you reprogram numbers into

memory after power outage or
battery replacement?

S

ERVICE

The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by the
manufacturer or its authorized service agents. In accordance with
FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly
approved by ATLINKS USA, Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service,
refer to the warranty included in this user's guide or contact
Consumer Information at 1-800-448-0329.

Or refer inquiries to:
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations
P O Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206

Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot
down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift.
This information will be valuable if service should be required
during the warranty period.

Purchase date____________________________________

Name of store____________________________________

I

NTERFERENCE

I

NFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference;
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or
television that is “receiving” the interference).

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

Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is
connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer
or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also,
the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet,
“How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

L

IMITED

W

ARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

One year, from date of purchase.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days
from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:

Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange
unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty
period.

How you get service:

Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally
provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and
packing materials.

”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which
is evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be
presented to obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental
is also required. Also print your name and address and a description of
the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

ATLINKS USA, Inc.
c/o Thomson multimedia Inc.
11721 B Alameda Ave.
Socorro, Texas 79927

Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not
covered by the warranty.

Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Atlinks accepts no liability in
case of damage or loss.

A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

What your warranty

does not cover:

Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information
regarding operating instructions and user controls. Any additional
information, should 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.

Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

HEADSET

Headset
jack

Headset
plug

Slot for
belt clip

Slot for
belt clip

Product Registration:

Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with
your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be
necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:

THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO
THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
(INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO
VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY ATLINKS USA, INC., ITS
AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ATLINKS USA, INC. SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE
GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:

Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other
rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty
information.

CUS

T

OMER:

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ONG DO

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TED LINE.

DESCRIPTION

MODEL NO.

TOTAL

QTY.

PRICE*

Belt clip

$4.95

Headset

$36.35

$14.95

Replacement battery

A

CCESSORY

O

RDER

F

ORM

5-2535

5-2425

5-2522

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To order, call 1-800-338-0376 (for accessories only) or

complete this order form.

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Copy your complete account number from your VISA card.

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*Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise.........................................$_______________

Sales Tax........................................................$_______________

We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state,
county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. Duties will apply for
shipments to Canada.

Use VISA or Master Card or Discover preferably. Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only. No COD or Cash. All accessories are subject to availability. Where
applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

Shipping/Handling....................................... $_______________

Total Amount Enclosed.................................$_______________

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Thomson multimedia Inc.

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Ronks, PA 17573-8419

Name_______________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________ Apt.____________

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$5.00

$15.50

Power supply

5-2501