Quick reference guide
Initial settings
Quick start guide
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We recommend you program your telephone system before use.
The following are a few examples of common features to set before using the
telephone. Refer to the Handset settings and Answering system settings in
the Abridged user’s manual or the online Complete user’s manual for detailed
instructions on setting all telephone features.
pDI�/VOLUME
Handset
qCID/VOLUME
• Show caller ID history.
• Scroll down in menus.
• Move cursor to the left when
entering names or numbers.
• Decrease listening volume when
on a call, or decrease message
playback volume.
This quick start guide provides you with basic instructions only.
For more complete instructions, refer to your Abridged user’s
manual provided in the package, or see the online Complete
• Show directory entries.
• Scroll up in menus.
• Move cursor to the right when
entering names or numbers.
• Increase listening volume when
on a call, or increase message
playback volume.
Set date/time
Set the date/time before using the answering system.
1. MENU -> q or p -> Set date/time -> SELECT.
Telephone base installation
MENU/SELECT
2. q or p to choose month, or enter the number -> SELECT.
3. q or p to choose day, or enter the number -> SELECT.
4. q or p to choose year, or enter the number -> SELECT.
5. q or p to choose hour, or enter the number -> SELECT.
6. q or p to choose minute, or enter the number -> SELECT.
7. q or p to choose AM or PM -> SELECT.
MUTE/DELETE
Plug the power cord
and telephone line
cord into the jacks.
Route the
cords through
the slot.
• Show the menu.
• Select an item or save an entry
or setting while in the menu.
• Mute the microphone during a
call.
• Delete the displayed entry while
in the directory, call log or redial
list.
• Delete digits or characters when
using the dialing keys.
OFF/CANCEL
• Hang up a call.
• Press to cancel an operation,
back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display,
or press and hold to return to
idle mode
• Press and hold in idle mode to
erase missed call indicator.
Record your own announcement
Your outgoing announcement plays when calls are answered by the answering
system. You can use the preset announcement to answer calls, or replace it
with your own recorded announcement.
1. MENU -> q or p -> Answering sys -> SELECT.
2. SELECT to select Announcement.
PHONE/FLASH
Raise the
antenna.
• Make or answer a call.
• Answer a call waiting call during
a call.
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�EDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to add or remove 1
in front of the call log entry before
dialing or saving it to the directory.
3. q or p -> �ecord annc -> SELECT.
4. Facing the handset, record your announcement and press 5 to end recording.
• Press repeatedly to view the last
10 numbers dialed.
• Press and hold to insert a dialing
pause while entering numbers.
Number of rings
You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after 2, 3, 4, 5 or
6 rings, or toll saver. If you choose toll saver, the answering system answers a
call after 2 rings if you have new messages, and after 4 rings when there are
no new messages.
If you want the built-in answering system instead of the voicemail to answer
a call, you should set the answering system to answer a call at least 2 rings
before the voicemail is set to answer. Contact your telephone service provider
for information on your voicemail settings.
1. MENU -> q or p -> Answering sys -> SELECT.
2. q or p -> Ans sys setup -> SELECT.
3. q or p -> # of rings -> SELECT.
4. q or p -> Choose among 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or Toll Saver -> SELECT.
If you have
TONE
# (pound key)
DSL high-speed
Internet service,
a DSL filter (not
included) is
Plug the other end
of the telephone
line cord into a
telephone jack or
a DSL filter.
Press to switch to tone dialing
temporarily during a call if you have
pulse service.
Press repeatedly to display other
dialing options when reviewing a
caller ID log entry.
Plug the power
adapter into an
electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall
switch.
/SPEA�E�
EQ
required.
Switch between the speakerphone
and handset.
Change the audio quality to best
suit your hearing.
Caution: Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, visit
In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
Push to talk
Handset
side view
Battery installation
Install the battery as shown below. Charge your handset(s) before initial use.
The battery is fully charged after 10 hours of continuous charging.
• Initiate a one-to-one or
one-to-group broadcast.
• Press and hold to broadcast
to a group of handsets.
Handset ringer volume
You can set the ringer volume level to one of the six levels or turn the
ringer off.
1. MENU -> q or p -> �ingers -> SELECT.
2. SELECT to select �inger volume -> SELECT.
3. q or p to choose the desired level -> SELECT.
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Language
Telephone base
If you want to change the display language, or you have accidentally changed
the language and want to switch it back to English, follow the steps below.
1. MENU -> q 7 times -> SELECT twice.
2. q or p to choose the desired language, or choose English if you want to
change the display language to English -> SELECT.
X/DELETE
/ANSWE� ON
• Delete the message
currently playing.
• Press twice to delete
all old messages when
in idle mode.
Turn the built-in answering
system on or off.
Message counter
Shows the number
of messages or other
answering system
information.
q/VOL/p
• Adjust the listening
volume during
message playback.
• Adjust the base ringer
volume when in idle
mode.
1. Plug the battery
connector securely
into the socket inside
the handset battery
compartment, matching
the color-coded label.
Insert the supplied
battery with the label
THIS SIDE UP facing up
as indicated.
2. Align the cover
flat against
3. Charge the handset by
placing it face forward
in the telephone base
or charger.
/�EPEAT
• Repeat a message.
• Press twice to play the
previous message.
the battery
compartment,
then slide it
upwards until it
clicks into place.
/PLAY/STOP
/S�IP
Start or stop message
playback.
Skip to the next message.
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT166342).
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