RCA 26930 - Manual (Page 2)

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.
D
IALING A
S
TORED
N
UMBER
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK button.
2. Press MEMORY.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location.
The number dials automatically.
- OR -
1. Make sure the phone is OFF.
2. Press MEMORY.
3. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the numbers
stored in memory until the desired number is shown.
4. Press CALL BACK. The numbers dials 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 REDIAL button 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).
Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.
R
EVIEWING AND
D
ELETING
S
TORED
N
UMBERS
1. Press MEMORY, then use the arrow keys to view the entry.
2. While the entry is displayed, press DELETE to delete the
entry. The display shows ERASE MEMO?
3. Press DELETE a second time to delete the entry.
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 MEMORY and then press 7.
3. When you hear the access tone, press MEMORY and
then press 8.
4. At the next access tone, press MEMORY 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 A 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. If you don’t charge the
handset battery properly (for 12 hours)
when you first set up the phone and/or
when you install a new battery pack,
the battery’s long-term performance
will be compromised.
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.
Ni-Cd
RBRC
RBRC
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 the handset, as well as other rough
treatment to the phone.
• Clean the phone 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.
• Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset
and base with a clean pencil eraser.
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.
ERASE ALL? Prompt asking if you want to erase all
Caller ID records.
ERASE CALL ID? Prompt asking if you want to erase the
current Caller ID record that is shown
on the display.
ERASE MEMO? 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 YOU 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)
One short beep, one Page signal
long beep (several times)
Three short beeps Out of range
Four short beeps Low battery warning
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
T
IPS
C
ALLER
ID
Problem Solution
No Display • Is battery fully charged? Try
replacing the battery.
• 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 Message • The unit displays this
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
CHARGE/ IN USE indicator
come on? The battery may
need to be charged.
T
ELEPHONE
Problem Solution
Dial tone is OK, but • Make sure the tone/
can't dial out pulse setting is programmed
correctly.
Handset does not ring • Make sure the RINGER
switch 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 static, • Change channels
noise, or fading in • Is handset out of range?
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__________________
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery
used in your ATLINKS USA, Inc.
product indicates that we are
participating in a program to collect
and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries
throughout the United States. Please
call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
or contact your local recycling center.
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 to make a warranty claim:
•
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.” 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. Thomson multimedia Inc.
accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Thomson
multimedia Inc..
• 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.
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., IT’S 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 no limitation of incidental or
consequential damage, or limitation 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 may have other
rights which vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
•
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty
information.
A
CCESSORY
O
RDER
F
ORM
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CUS
T
OMER:
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DO
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TED
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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....................................... $_______________
Total Amount Enclosed.................................$_______________
Mail order form and money order or check (in U.S. currency)
made payable to Thomson multimedia Inc. to:
Thomson multimedia Inc.
Mail Order Department
P.O. Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573-8419
Name_______________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________ Apt.____________
City ________________________State________ ZIP_________________
Daytime Phone Number ( )_______________________________
Please make sure that this form has been filled out completely.
____________________________________________________________________
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Copy the number above your
name on the Master Card
For credit card purchases
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$5.00
DESCRIPTION
CATALOG NO.
TOTAL QTY. PRICE*
Belt clip 5-2462 $4.95
Headset 5-2425 $36.35
5-2461 $14.95 Replacement battery
5-2463
5-2444
(white) (black)
HEADSET
Headset
jack
Headset
plug
Slot for
belt clip Slot for
belt clip