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29267We bring good things to life.Trimline Memory Phonewith Call Waiting Caller IDUser's GuideI MPORTANT I NFORMATIONNOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technicalspecifications.The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method ofconnection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the aboveconditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadianmaintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterationsmade by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may givethe telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnectthe equipment.Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical groundconnections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallicwater pipe systems, if present, are connected together. This precautionmay be particularly important in rural areas.CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves,but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician,as appropriate.NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided bythe telephone company.I NTERFERENCE I NFORMATIONThis equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which mayinterfere with residential radio and television reception if not properlyinstalled and used in accordance with instructions contained in thismanual. Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured,although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. Ifinterference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on andoff, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’santenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug theequipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may alsowish to consult a qualified radio/television technician for additionalsuggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and complies with alllimits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules andRegulations. This apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for RF noiseemissions specified in the RFI regulations of the Industry Canada.REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOMI NTRODUCTIONCAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safetyinstructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them forfuture reference.Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, provided byyour local telephone company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar calleridentification services.Your Caller ID phone enables you to:• Identify callers before you answer the phone.• View the time and date of each incoming call.• Record up to 50 Caller ID messages sequentially.• Know who called while you were away.To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take a fewminutes right now to read through this user’s guide.IMPORTANT: In order to use all the features of this unit, you must subscribe tothe standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Serviceavailable from your local telephone company. To know who is calling while youare on the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.BEFORE Y OU B EGINPARTS CHECKLISTMake sure your package includes the following items:1. Push the handset hook up and out with your thumb, turn it over, andreplace it in the slot on the base.2. Plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the jack on thebottom of the base.3. Feed the line cord through the groove and wrap the cord around thetrack on the bottom of the base.4. Feed the line cord through the groove on the opposite side of the track,and plug the end into the modular telephone jack.5. Slip the mounting holes (on the bottom of the base) over the wall plateposts and firmly slide the unit down into place.HANDSET LAYOUTSETTING UP THE C ALLER ID MENUIMPORTANT: Do not plug the telephone into the wall jack while settingup the Caller ID menu because an incoming call may invalidate theinformation not yet saved.1. Place the handset in the cradle on the base.2. Press the options button.SET OR appears in the display.3. Press either REVIEW up or down button to scroll among the 7 menuscreens, which are:•SET OR •LOCAL AREA CODE (default - - -)•REGIONAL AC’S-1 (default - - - - - - - - -)•CID LANGUAGE (default English)•SELECT CONTRAST (default 3)•T/P DIAL MODE (default tone)•EXIT SETUPNOTE: You may press dial anytime to exit the Caller ID Set Up menu.If no buttons are pressed within 10 seconds, the phone automatically exists theCaller ID Set Up menu and returns to the NO CALLS summary screen.LOCAL A REA C ODEThe telephone uses the programmed area code to determine thenumber format to display when a valid Caller ID signal is received. Itis also used for the Dialback feature.1. Press the options button.SET OR appears in the display.2. Press the (+) button untilLOCAL AREA CODE:_ _ _ appears in the display.3. To enter or change the area code, press the options button. Thedisplay shows the area code stored in memory. The left-most digit, ora minus sign (-) flashes, indicating the unit is ready to accept thearea code entry.4. Press (-) and select a number from 9-0 for the first digit.5. When the desired digit is flashing, press (+) to advance to thenext digit.6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all the digits for your area code are correct.NOTE: If you make a mistake, you can simply repeat the previous steps untilyour area code is set.7. Press options to store the area code and return to theLOCAL AREACOSE display.REGIONAL AREA CODES FOR 10-DIGIT DIALINGLike the Local Area Code, the telephone uses the programmed area codesto determine the number format to display when a valid Caller ID signal isreceived. Calls that match any of the programmed regional area codes aredisplayed as 10 digits. This is helpful in areas that have multiple oroverlapping area codes and require 10-digit dialing.1. Press the options button.SET OR appears in the display.2. Press the (+) button untilREGIONAL AC’S-1: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ shows inthe display.3. To enter or change the area code, press the options button. Thedisplay shows the area code stored in memory. The left-most digit, orminus sign (-), flashes, indicating the unit is ready to accept the areacode entry.4. Press the (-) button, and select a number from 9-0 for the first digitof the area code.5. When the desired digit is flashing, press the (+) button to advanceto the next digit.6. Press the options button again to enter the next three-digit regional areacode and repeat steps 4 and 5 until all the REGIONAL AC'S-1 (RAC#1)and REGIONAL AC'S-2 (RAC#1) are entered. A total of 6 sets of RegionalArea Codes may be entered.7. Press the options button to store the setting and return to theREGIONALAC’S display.8. Press dial to exit.CID L ANGUAGEThis setting allows you to display Caller ID messages in English, Frenchor Spanish.1. Press the options button.SET OR appears in the display.2. Press the (+) button untilCID LANGUAGE appears in the display.3. Press the options button to show the current language setting. The defaultis English.4. Press the (+) or (-) button to change the language.5. Press options to store the language and return to theCID LANGUAGE display.SELECT C ONTRASTThis adjustment allows you to adjust the contrast and viewing angle ofthe display.1. Press the options button untilSET OR appears.2. Press the (+) button untilSELECT CONTRAST appears in the display.3. Press the options button to show the current contrast setting. There are5 levels of contrast, with the default set to 3.4. To decrease the contrast, press (-). To increase the contrast,press (+).5. Press the options button to store the contrast setting and returnto theSELECT CONTRAST display.T/P DIAL MODEThis adjustment allows you to select tone (touch-tone) or pulse(rotary) dialing.1. Press the options button untilSET OR appears.2. Press the (+) button untilT/P DIAL MODE appears in the display.3. Press the options button to show the current dial mode. The default isset to tone.4. To change the dialing mode, press the (+) or (-) button. The displaywill alternate between the two dialing modes.5. Press the options button to store the dialing mode and return to theT/P DIAL MODE display.EXIT SETUPTo immediately exit the setup mode, select theEXIT SETUP menu andpress the options button.REMINDER: The time and date is programmed automatically when the firstCaller ID record is successfully received after the unit is setup.TELEPHONE BASICSA DJUSTING THE V OLUMEYou may control the listening level with the VOLUME switch, which hasthree levels.It remains at the last level set until you change it.R EDIALING A NUMBERIf you want to call the last number you dialed again (up to 32 digits),use the redial feature.1. Pick up the handset.2. Press the redial button.3. The last number called is automatically redialed.USING ONE TOUCH R EDIALIf the last call you dialed was busy, you can redial it immediately by justpressing the redial button and without hanging up the handset.MEMORYBefore you store a telephone number in memory, make sure the dialingmode is correctly set for the type of service you have. The default dialingmode is tone (touch-tone), so if you have pulse (rotary) service, you mustfirst change the dialing mode. See “To Set the Dial Mode.” The followingbuttons can be stored into any memory location: 0-9.STORING F REQUENTLY C ALLED NUMBERS1. Pick up the handset.2. Press the store button.3. Push the desired memory location button.4. Press the store button.5. Use the handset number keys to enter the telephone number (up to16-digits) and press the store button.6. Hang up the handset.NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the delete button to delete wrong digits.CHANGING A STORED NUMBERRepeat the storage sequence above. The new number replaces the oldnumber at the memory location.ERASING A STORED NUMBER1. Pick up the handset.2. Press the store button.3. Press the memory location (0-9) to be erased.4. Press delete for three seconds until the number in the display is erased.5. Hang up the handset.DIALING FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS1. Pick up the handset and press the mem button.2. Press 0-9 for the memory location. The number dials automatically.OR1. Pick up the handset and press the dial button.2. Press the review button for the desired memory location.3. Press the dial button to dial the number.OR1. Press dial button while the handset is still in the cradle.2. Press the review button for the desired memory location, lift the handsetand the number dials automatically.REVIEWING N UMBERS STORED IN MEMORY1. Press the store button.2. Press 0-9 for the memory location. The number shows on the display.COPY CALLER ID MEMORY TO USER MEMORY1. Pickup the handset.2. Press either review ( or ) button to display the number you wantto copy.3. Press the store button.4. Press 0-9 for the memory location. The display flashes if the memorylocation is occupied.5. Press the store button twice to replace the new information with the old,or press either review ( or ) button to select an empty location. Thenumber is automatically stored.6. Press the hook switch to exit.COPY R EDIAL M EMORY TO U SER M EMORY1. Pickup the handset.2. Press store.3. Press 0-9 for the memory location. The display flashes if the memorylocation is occupied. Press either review ( or ) button to select adifferent location. The display flashes if the memory location is occupied.4. Press the store button again to confirm.5. Press the redial button, and then press the store button again.6. Press the flash button or the hook switch to exit.STORING A PAUSE IN MEMORYThe redial button has dual functionality. It becomes a pause button ifthe store button is pressed first. It is valid only when storing a numberinto memory. Use the redial button to insert a pause when a delay isneeded in an automatic dialing sequence. For example, when you mustdial a 9 to get an outside line, or when you enter codes to access yourlong distance company.You may need to adjust the length of the pause. It can be adjusted from 1to 9 seconds. The default setting is 4 seconds.1. Pickup the handset.2. Press the store button.3. Press the redial button.4. Press 1-9 (1 = 1 second, 2 = 2 seconds, etc.)5. Press store again.6. Press the flash button or the hook switch to exit.C HAIN D IALINGThis process allows you to dial a succession of stored numbers fromseparate memory locations. This is useful when you must dial severalsequences of numbers, such as with frequent calls via a telephonecompany long distance provider.For exampleMemory locationLocal access number of long distance company 6Authorization code (ID) 7Long distance phone number 81. Pick up the handset.2. Press mem button, then press number “6” for the memory location.3. Press mem button, then press number “7” for the memory location.4. Press mem button, then press number “8” for the memory location.5. The number dials automatically.USING F LASHThis feature is used to activate customer calling services available throughyour local phone company, such as Call Waiting. These services generallyrequire an extra monthly fee. If you subscribe to any of these services, pleaserefer to the phone company’s instructions on how to use flash.To answer an incoming call while having a conversation:• After you hear the Call Waiting tone, press and release the flash button.The first call is placed on hold while the second call can be answered.To return to your first call and put the second call on hold:• Press and release flash again. The first call can continue while thesecond call is put on hold.USING TEMPORARY TONE DIALINGIf you have pulse service, you can temporarily change from pulse to toneservice. After dialing the telephone number, press and release the *TONEbutton on the telephone. This allows access to phone services that requirea tone, such as banking and long-distance services. After you hang up thehandset, the telephone automatically returns to pulse service.C ALLER ID (CID) F EATURESS UMMARY S CREENThe Summary Screen shows the current time, current date, and number ofnew calls to be reviewed. It displays until any button is pressed. Within 60seconds of receiving a new call, the Summary Screen displays.NOTE: The number of new calls shows in the display until all new calls arereviewed.R ECEIVING AND STORING CID R ECORDSThis unit receives and displays CID information transmitted by your localphone company. This information can include the phone number, date, andtime; or the name, phone number, date, and time. The unit stores up to 50 callrecords for later review. When the memory is full, a new call recordautomatically replaces the oldest call record in memory.NEW shows in thedisplay for call records received which have not been reviewed.R EVIEWING CID RECORDS• Press either the (+) or (-) down button to view the newest call record.• Press the (-) button to scroll through the call records from the mostrecent to the oldest.• Press the (+) button to scroll through the call records from theoldest to the newest.• When all of the messages have been viewed,START/END appears inthe display.DELETING CID RECORDS• To delete the record showing in the display, press the delete button once.• To delete all records while reviewing, press and hold the delete buttonuntilERASE ALL? shows in the display.DIALING BACKWhen reviewing Caller ID records, you may dialback the phone numbersshown on the display by pressing the dial button.IF YOU PROGRAMMED YOUR LOCAL AREA CODE IN THE SETUP MENU1. Use the (+) and (-) buttons to scroll to the number you want to dial.• If you see a number with 7 digits (i.e. 555-1234), then the call wasreceived from within your area code. However, this does not guaranteethe call is a local call.• If you see a number with 11 digits (i.e. 1-234-555-1234), then the call receivedwas not from your area code.2. Press the dial button and the display showsPICKUP orADJ. A 10 secondtimer also starts in the upper right side of the display, letting you knowthe time remaining until the unit returns to the Summary Screen. If youadjust the number to be dialed, the timer automatically resets itself.3. To adjust the phone number, press the dial button. For instance, a7-digit local number sometimes cannot be dialed because itrequires a 10-digit or 11-digit format. Press the dial buttonrepeatedly to scroll through the 7, 10, and 11-digit numbers.7-digits: 7-digit telephone number (i.e. 555-5555)10-digits: 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number(i.e. 425-555-5555)11-digits: long distance code 1 + 3-digit area code + 7-digittelephone number (i.e. 1-425-555-5555)4. To dial the displayed number, pick up the handset before the timer reaches0.NOW DIALING shows in the display and the number is dialed.IF YOU DID NOT PROGRAM YOUR LOCAL AREA CODE IN THE SETUP MENU1. Use the (+) and (-) buttons to display the number you want to dial.You will only see 10-digit numbers (i.e. 234-555-1234).2. See steps 2 through 4 in the above section to complete the dialbacksequence.NOTE: IF PICKUP PHONE shows on the display, no other changes to thenumber can be made. The information sent from the telephone company isknown to be a valid number to dial back (available only in limited areas). Onceyou pickup the phone, the number is automatically dialed.ATLINKS Communications Canada Inc.(An Alcatel /Thomson Multimedia Joint Venture)© 2003 ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.Trademark(s) ® RegisteredMarque(s) ® déposée(s)Model 29267B16258170 (Rev. 1 E/F)03-23Printed in ChinaBase HandsetSEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCTRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENWARNING: TOPREVENT FIRE ORELECTRICAL SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOTEXPOSE THISPRODUCT TO RAINOR MOISTURE.THE LIGHTNINGFLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THETRIANGLE IS AWARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OF“DANGEROUSVOLTAGE” INSIDETHE PRODUCT.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THERISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.THE EXCLAMATIONPOINT WITHIN THETRIANGLE IS AWARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OFIMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSACCOMPANYINGTHE PRODUCT.CAUTION:TELEPHONE J ACK R EQUIREMENTSTo use this phone, you need an RJ11C (CA11A) typemodular telephone jack, which might look like theone pictured here, installed in your home. If youdon’t have a modular jack, call your local phonecompany to find out how to get one installed.IMPORTANT I NSTALLATION I NFORMATIONCAUTION: Disconnect the phone cord from the wall outlet beforeinstalling or replacing the batteries.• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless thetelephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack isspecifically designed for wet locations.INSTALLING THE BATTERIESIMPORTANT: You will have approximately 60 seconds to replace thebatteries before the memories stored in the handset are lost. Please readthe instructions before replacing the batteries and have the batteries readyto be inserted beforehand. As a precaution, you may want to write downany stored information you do not want erased.Your Caller ID phone uses 4 AA-size alkaline batteries for receiving andstoring Caller ID records and for the numbers you use for memory dialing.1. If both the straight and coiled line cords are already connected,disconnect them from the base unit. Place the handset aside.2. Use a ballpoint pen or other tool to open the battery compartment door.3. Insert 4 AA-size alkaline batteries (not included) as shown on thediagram inside the compartment.4. Replace the battery compartment door.5. Re-attach the line cords to the unit and check your memory locations. Ifinstallation takes longer than 90 seconds, you should re-set your memorylocations.IMPORTANT: If you’re not going to use the telephone for more than 30 days,remove the batteries because they can leak and damage the unit.INSTALLING THE PHONEChoose the best location to install your telephone. Your telephone should beplaced on a level surface, such as a desk or table top, or you may mount it onthe wall.C ONNECTING THE TELEPHONE L INE1. Plug the coiled cord into the jack on the handset.2. Plug the long straight line cord into a modular wall telephone jack.3. Set the RINGER switch on the base to HI.= HI - Sound will be loudest.= LOW - Sound will be lower.= OFF - Telephone will not ring.4. Place the handset in the cradle.NOTE: The unit is properly installed if you pick up the handset and hear thedial tone. Otherwise, recheck all the installation steps.W ALLMOUNTING THE P HONEYour telephone may also be mounted on the wall (wall plate not included).NOTE: To prevent the handset from falling out of the cradle while the phone ishanging on the wall, you must reverse the handset hook (located on the base).Telephoneline jackWall plateBattery compartment13212345abc2jkl5tuv8def3mno6wxyz91ghi4pqrs7oper0 #tone*mem redialstoreflash+-deleteoptionsdialstorebuttonoptionsbuttondeletebuttondisplaydial buttonvolumeswitcharrowbuttonsredial buttonflash buttonmembuttonCALL WAITINGSMITH JOHN1 - 3 1 5 - 5 5 5 - 1 2 3 4PMCurrent time Current dateCaller ID name Caller ID numberNew callsC ALLER ID D ISPLAY M ESSAGESThe following special messages indicate the status of a message or the unit:NO CALLS The caller memory is empty.UNKNOWN CALLER The incoming call does not have Caller ID service ortheir service area is not linked to yours. IfUNKNOWN CALLER appears along with a callingnumber, the name information for that number isnot available.Battery power level is low. Please replace thebatteries as soon as possible in order to maintainCaller ID operation.BLOCKED CALL The incoming caller is registered as “PrivateNumber” and Caller ID information is withheld.START/END You are at the beginning or the end of the Caller IDmemory log.CALL WAITING If you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service,this icon flashes when you receive a call while youare on the phone.T ROUBLESHOOTING TIPSNO DIAL TONE• Check all cabling to make sure that all connections are secure andnot damaged.• Check the hook switch: Does it fully extend when handset is liftedfrom cradle?NO DISPLAY• Replace batteries.• Make sure the batteries are properly installed.NO INFORMATION IS SHOWN AFTER THE PHONE RINGS• In order to receive Caller ID records, you must subscribe to the standardname and number Caller ID service available through your localtelephone company.• Be sure to wait until the second ring before answering.P HONE DOES NOT RING• Make sure ringer switch is set to HI.• You may have too many extension phones on your line. Unplug someextension phones.• Check for a dial tone. If there is no dial tone see solutions for"No dial tone."O THER PARTY CANNOT HEAR YOU• Make sure phone cord is securely plugged in.• Make sure extension phones are on the hook at the same time you'reusing the phone. It is normal for the volume to drop when additionalextension phones are used at the same time.CANNOT DIAL OUT• Make sure the T/P dialing mode is set to the type of phone service youare subscribed to.T ELEPHONE NETWORK I NFORMATIONShould your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm thetelephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may notifyyou that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Whereprior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action,the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately.The telephone company may make changes in its communicationsfacilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action isrequired in the operation of its business. If these changes are expected toaffect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephonecompany will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to maintainuninterrupted service.Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of yourtelephone from your line.REN NUMBEROn the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among otherinformation, the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connectto your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when yourtelephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of theRENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To becertain of the number of devices you may connect to your line asdetermined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.S ERVICEATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc., warrants to the purchaser or giftrecipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in thisproduct within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will bereplaced free of charge, including return transportation.This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting fromaccidents, misuse or leaking batteries.Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,OR2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product completewith accessories in the original carton (or equivalent).— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.c/o Thomson multimedia Inc.6200 Edwards BoulevardMississauga, OntarioCanada L5T 2V7The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not amodification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and otherrights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to theextent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit anysuch statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisionsshall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to complytherewith.If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service,you may write to:ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.c/o Thomson multimedia Inc.P.O. Box 0944Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. Thisinformation is required if service is needed during the warranty period.PURCHASE DATE _____________________________________________________NAME OF STORE _____________________________________________________abc2jkl5tuv8def3mno6wxyz91ghi4pqrs7oper0 #tone*mem redialstoreflash

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