RCA Cordless Telephone 26971 User Guide

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When the m em ory is full, a new call autom atically replaces the  
oldest call in m em ory. NEW appears in the display for calls  
received that have not been reviewed. REPT indicates that a new  
call from the sam e num ber was received m ore than once.  
40-Channel 900 MHz Cordless  
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2576  
power supply that came with this unit. Using other  
power supplies may damage the unit.  
INTRODUCTION  
HANDSET AND BASE LAYOUT  
TELEPHONE OPERATION  
RECEIVING A CALL  
SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION  
Kitchen Speakerphone with  
Call-Waiting Caller ID  
User's Guide  
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there  
TALK/ callback button  
display  
are basic safety instructions that should always be  
followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save  
them for future reference.  
SPEAKERPHONE LOCATION  
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you  
don't properly charge the phone, battery performance will be  
compromised.  
NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding  
name service availability.  
1. Check the display to see who is calling.  
2. Press the TALK/callback button.  
For best speakerphone perform ance, avoid the following:  
Areas with high background noise. (The m icrophone m ight pick  
up these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into  
the receiving m ode when you finish talking.)  
MEMORY button  
NOTE: DO NOT connect the telephone line to the modular  
jack until the phone has charged for 12 hours.  
Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific inform ation,  
provided by your local telephone com pany, to subscribers of Caller  
ID or sim ilar caller identification services.  
RINGER button  
REDIAL button  
REVIEWING CID RECORDS  
MAKING A CALL  
Surfaces affected by vibration.  
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you  
know how m any calls have been received.  
To m ake a call, press the TALK/callback button before you dial and  
press it again to hang up.  
CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE  
Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to  
a cabinet, which can generate an echo effect.  
Your Caller ID phone enables you to:  
FORMAT button  
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Press the CID/VOL left arrow button to scroll through the call  
records from the m ost recent to the oldest.  
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Identify callers before you answer the phone.  
View the tim e and date of each incom ing call.  
Record up to 40 Caller ID m essages sequentially.  
Know who called while you were away or on the phone.  
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Plug the telephone line cord to the jack m arked PHONE LINE jack  
on the bottom of the base and into the a m odular phone jack.  
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Press the CID/VOL right arrow button to scroll through the call  
records from the oldest to the newest.  
SPEAKERPHONE USE  
Place the handset in the cradle on the base.  
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While the phone is on, press the redial button to redial the last  
num ber you dialed (up to 32 digits). If you get a busy signal, and want  
to keep dialing the num ber, just press redial again (you don't have to  
turn the phone off and back on).  
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Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone:  
CID/ VOL button  
PAUSE # button  
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NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone  
dialing. To change to pulse (rotary) dialing, see TONE/  
PULSE DIALING. If you don't know which type of service you  
have, check with your local telephone company.  
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The speakerphone works sim ilar to a two-way radio in that you  
can only listen or talk at one tim e.  
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TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO  
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To get the m ost from your new phone, we suggest that you take  
a few m inutes right now to read through this user's guide.  
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MEMORY  
Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly  
heard by the person to whom you are talking.  
TIMER button  
FLASH  
IMPO RTANT: In order to use all of the features of this  
phone, you must subscribe to either the standard  
Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting  
Caller ID Service.  
You m ay transfer a Caller ID record to your phones m em ory.  
Use the PROGRAM/FLAS H button to activate custom calling  
services such as call waiting or call transfer, which  
are available through your local phone com pany.  
WALL MOUNTING  
SPEAKER indicator  
RECEIVING A CALL  
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly  
before storing in memory. It is not possible to re-format CID  
records stored in memory.  
SPEAKER button  
When the phone rings, press the SPEAKER button to answer a call.  
Pen  
TIP: Don’t use the TALK/callback button to activate custom  
calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the  
phone.  
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity,  
you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t  
cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.  
NOTE: You cannot not dial out while in speakerphone mode.  
You can only receive and answer calls.  
1. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll to the  
desired record.  
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USE VMWI  
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2. Press the MEMORY button.  
CAUTION:  
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CHARGE/ IN USE INDICATOR LIGHT  
3-WAY CONFERENCE  
3. Press the desired m em ory location. Exam ple, press the num ber  
1 key to store the record in m em ory location 1.  
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THE EXCLAMATION  
POINT WITHIN THE  
TRIANGLE IS A  
WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
IMPORTANT  
INSTRUCTIONS  
ACCOMPANYING  
THE PRODUCT.  
THE LIGHTNING  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE  
PAGE button  
Notepad  
The in use/charge indicator is lit when the handset is in the cradle  
on the base, or when the phone is ON. It flashes when an incom ing  
call is received. It blinks when a m essage is waiting or when  
paging the handset.  
While the handset is engaged in an external call, a third party m ay  
press the SPEAKER button to join in a three-way conference  
between the base, handset, and external party.  
FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO  
HEAD WITHIN THE NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  
TRIANGLE IS A  
WARNING:TO  
To replace a CID record stored in a memory location with a new  
CID record:  
BACK). NO USER  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
PREVENT FIRE OR  
ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT  
EXPOSETHIS  
WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF REFER SERVICING TO  
DANGEROUS  
VOLTAGE” INSIDE  
THE PRODUCT.  
QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
1. Repeat steps 1 through 3.  
VOLUME buttons  
INDICATOR LIGHT  
2. Press the MEMORY button and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the  
display.  
PRODUCT TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
CHANNEL  
NOTE: For best results, leave the base on a flat surface during  
initial charging before you hang it on the wall.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
The speakerphone is ON when the indicator light is turned on.  
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION  
INFORMATION  
While talking, you m ight need to m anually change the channel to  
get rid of static. Press and release the DELETE/CHANNEL button to  
m ove to the next channel.  
3. Press TONE*/CANCEL to exit, or press m em ory again and the  
new CID record replaces the old CID record in that m em ory  
location. You will hear a confirm ation tone.  
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
Slip the m ounting holes on the back of the base over the wall  
plate posts and firm ly slide the unit down into place (wall plate  
not included).  
SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME  
You m ay choose from eight volum e levels.  
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm .  
PARTS CHECKLIST  
TEMPORARY TONE  
Place the handset in the cradle.  
DELETING THE CID RECORD  
Press the SPEAKER button to turn on the speakerphone.  
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is  
specifically designed for wet locations.  
Make sure your package includes the item s shown here.  
This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-  
tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc., by pressing  
the TONE*/CANCEL button to temporarily make the phone touch-tone  
compatible.To get information about your bank account, for example,  
you would:  
Press the left or right arrow button on the base to adjust the  
speakerphone listening level. You will hear a tone when you  
reach the m inim um or m axim um volum e level.  
We bring good things to life.  
SHOWING IN THE DISPLAY  
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or term inals, unless  
the telephone line has been disconnected at the network  
interface.  
PEN AND NOTEPAD  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK m ode).  
For your convenience, a writing pen and standard 3" x 3" notepad  
is included with your phone.  
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2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to display the  
desired Caller ID record.  
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Use caution when installing or m odifying telephone lines.  
EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION  
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1. Call the banks inform ation line.  
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Insert the pen into the hole on the top right side of the base.  
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Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone  
Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the  
Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.  
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Tem porarily disconnect any equipm ent connected to the phone  
such as faxes, other phones, or m odem s.  
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3. Press DELETE/CHANNEL. The display shows DELETE?  
The PAGE feature helps you locate a m isplaced handset. Press the  
PAGE button on the base, and the handset beeps continuously for  
about two m inutes or until you press any button on the handset.  
You m ay also press PAGE again to cancel.  
2. Press the TONE*/CANCEL button after your call is answered.  
3. Follow the voice instructions to com plete your transaction.  
Rem ove the plastic wrap from around the notepad, rem ove the  
cardboard backing, and stick the notepad to the square holder  
on the front of the base.  
4. Press DELETE/CHANNEL again to erase the record. You will hear  
a confirm ation tone. The display shows DELETED. Then the next  
Caller ID record shows in the display.  
Handset  
Belt Clip  
Base  
Pen  
Notepad  
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Notification to the Local Telephone Company  
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:  
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US  
number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon  
request, provide this information to your telephone company.  
4. Hang up when finished. The phone returns to pulse (rotary)  
service.  
NO TE: The handset ringer does not need to be turned  
ON for this feature to work.  
TELEPHONE SET UP  
Install telephone near both a telephone (m odular) jack and an  
electrical power outlet.  
DELETING ALL CID RECORDS  
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone  
line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most  
(but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not  
exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as  
determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.  
There are three program m able m enus available: Language,Tone/  
Pulse Dialing and Area Code.  
CANCEL  
Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and  
electrical noise, such m otors, m icrowave ovens, and fluorescent  
lighting.  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK m ode).  
CALLER ID (CID) FEATURES  
When the phone is OFF (not in TALK m ode), press the TONE*/  
CANCEL button to cancel any com m and you initiated.  
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to display any Caller  
ID record.  
LANGUAGE SETTING  
AC power  
supply  
Telephone  
line cord  
Caller ID/ Memory Location  
Date  
Time  
Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating  
appliances, radiators, and direct sunlight.  
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone  
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted  
by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this  
product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also  
compliant. See installation instructions for details.  
3. Press and hold DELETE/CHANNEL button until the unit beeps  
and DELETE ALL? shows in the display.  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK m ode).  
VOLUME  
Avoid areas of excessive m oisture or extrem ely low  
tem perature.  
AM  
NEW CALL #  
REPT  
2. Press the PROGRAM/FLAS H button until 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP  
shows in the display. 1ENG is the default setting.  
While talking, press the CID/VOL buttons (left and right arrows) to  
control the volum e of the handset's earpiece. There are four  
volum e levels. Press the right arrow () button to increase the  
volum e level, and press the left arrow () button to decrease. VOL  
1 is the lowest level and VOL 4 is the loudest.  
TELEPHONE JACK  
REQUIREMENTS  
4. Press DELETE/CHANNEL again to erase all records.You will hear a  
confirmation tone, and the display shows NO CALLS.  
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Notes  
Avoid dusty locations.  
3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset or press the left or right  
arrow button to scroll to enter the desired setting. For exam ple,  
to choose English, press the num ber 1 key.  
1-315-555-1324  
SMITH JOHN  
Caller ID name  
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.  
Avoid other cordless telephones or personal com puters.  
Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use  
your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local  
telephone company.  
DIALING A CID NUMBER  
To use this phone, you need an RJ 11C type  
m odular telephone jack, which m ight look  
like the one pictured here, installed in your  
hom e. If you dont have a m odular jack, call  
your local phone com pany to find out how  
to get one installed.  
Modular  
telephone  
line jack  
4. Press PROGRAM/FLAS H to store selection. You will hear a  
confirm ation tone.  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK m ode).  
INSTALLING THE PHONE  
Caller ID phone number  
HANDSET RINGER  
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of  
your telephone from your line.  
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to display the  
desired Caller ID record.  
Choose the best location to install your base and handset charge  
cradle. Your base and handset charge cradle should be placed on a  
level surface such as a desk or table top, or you m ay m ount the  
base on a wall.  
This unit receives and displays inform ation transm itted by your  
local phone com pany. This inform ation can include the phone  
num ber, date, and tim e; or the nam e, phone num ber, date, and  
tim e. The unit can store up to 40 calls for later review.  
Three options are available: RINGER OFF, LOW, and HIGH. The  
default setting is RINGER LOW.  
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line,  
ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you  
have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone  
company or a qualified installer.  
TONE/ PULSE DIALING  
3. Press TALK/callback button. The num ber dials autom atically.  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK m ode).  
When the phone is OFF (not in TALK m ode), press RINGER once  
to listen to the current ringer tone.  
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate  
at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs,  
microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such  
interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be  
placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If  
such interference continues, move the cordless telephone  
farther away from these appliances.  
NOTE : The handset can be charged facing up or down.  
CHANGING THE CID NUMBER FORMAT  
2. Pre s s th e PROGRAM/FLAS H b u tto n u n til 1 To n e 2 Pu ls e  
s h o w s in th e d is p la y. To n e is th e d e fa u lt s e ttin g .  
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Rights of the Telephone Company  
CALLER ID WITH CALL WAITING  
Press RINGER again to change the setting. The desired setting  
shows in the display.  
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network,  
the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance  
of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances  
warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service  
immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1)  
promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to  
correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission  
pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.  
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment,  
operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and  
not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the  
use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you  
adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.  
The FORMAT button lets you change the form at of the displayed CID  
num ber. The available form ats are as follows.  
3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset or press the left or right  
arrow button to scroll the desired setting. For exam ple, to  
choose Tone dialing, press the num ber 1 key.  
Provided you subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting service from  
your phone com pany, you are able to see who is calling when you  
hear the call waiting beep. The caller identification inform ation  
appears in the display after you hear the tone.  
NOTE: If you turn the ringer off, the display shows RINGER  
OFF when the phone is in standby mode.  
7-d ig it  
7-digit telephone num ber.  
10 -d ig it  
11-d ig it  
3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone num ber.  
4. Press PROGRAM/FLAS H to store selection. You will hear a  
confirm ation tone.  
Press the PROGRAM/FLAS H button to put the current person on  
hold so that you can answer the incom ing call.  
long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code +  
7-digit telephone num ber.  
BASE RINGER  
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Three options are available: RINGER LOW , MEDIUM, and HIGH.  
AREA CODE SETTING  
1. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll to the  
num ber you want to call back.  
IMPORTANT: In order to use the Caller ID functions with  
this unit, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/  
Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting  
Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone,  
you must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting Service.  
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to provide  
protection against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges  
to your phone line.  
When the phone is OFF (not in TALK m ode), press the left or right  
arrow button on the base to listen to the current ringer tone.  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK m ode).  
2. If the num ber does not dial as shown, press the FORMAT  
button. Repeat if necessary, until the correct num ber of digits  
are shown.  
2. Press the PROGRAM/FLAS H button until - - - SET AREA CODE  
shows in the display. - - - is the default setting.  
To change the ringer tone, press and release the right arrow button  
to increase the tone or the left arrow to decrease the tone.  
CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL)  
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)  
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its  
security code. After a power outage or battery replacem ent, you  
should place the handset in the base for about 20 seconds to reset  
the code.  
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.  
3. Use the handset num ber pad to enter your three digit area code.  
3. Press TALK/callback button. The num ber dials autom atically.  
POWER  
NOTE: You cannot turn off the base ringer.  
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM  
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM  
4. Press PROGRAM/FLAS H to store selection. You will hear a  
confirm ation tone.  
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS  
Plug the power supply into the power jack on the bottom of the  
base and the other end into an electrical outlet. The CHARGE/IN  
USE indicator com es on, verifying the battery is charging.  
ATLINKS US A, In c .  
101 West 103rd Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46290  
When you receive a call, the inform ation is transm itted by the  
phone com pany to your Caller ID telephone between the first and  
second ring.  
Model 26971A  
15969130 (Rev. 1 DOM E)  
02-50  
© 2002 ATLINKS USA, Inc.  
Tradem ark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)  
Printed in China  
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