EASY TO USE
OWNER'S GUIDE
TC-540
ALL DIGITAL ANSWERING
MACHINE WITH
CORDLESS TELEPHONE
SCREEN
PLAY
DEF
BOX
3
MESSAGE
3
MNO
ERASE
6
HOLD
WXY
9
SKIP
ABC
BOX
2
LO BAT
#
FLASH
2
JKL
5
TUV
8
OPER
TALK
REDIAL (PAUSE
BOX
1
0
1
GHI
SAVE
AUTODIAL
4
ERASE
PRS
7
TONE
REPEAT
CHANNEL
SAVE
*
REPEAT
REPEAT
CHARGING
SKIP
MEMO/CONV
-
LINE IN USE
+
PAGE
TIME
ABC
DEF
GHI
AUTODIAL
25 CHANNEL CORDLESS
JKL
MNO
● TAPELESS / ALL DIGITAL
PLAY
PAUSE
PRS
FLASH
TUV
PLAY
SPEED
WXY
TONE
REDIAL
OPER
MIC
HOLD
PAUSE
SPEAKERPHONE
BASE UNIT FEATURES
Repeat (page 11)
Save (page 13)
Time Set (page 8)
Skip (page 11)
Outgoing Message Check (page 7)
Charging Indicator (page 20)
Store (page 18)
Erase (page 12)
On/Off (page 9)
Outgoing Message
Record (page 6,14)
Page (page 15)
Time (page 9)
Code Set/Check
(page 26)
Tone Pulse Switch
(page 3)
Ring Select Switch
(page 3)
Ringer Volume
(page 3)
Volume Control (page 6)
SET/CHECK
(USE REPEAT &
SKIP TO SET)
ON/OFF
CODE
TIME
OUTGOING MESSAGE
STORE
RECORD
CHECK
CHARGING
ERASE
SAVE
MEMO/CONV
TIME
PAGE
LINE IN USE
REPEAT
SKIP
●
TAPELESS / ALL DIGITAL
25 CHANNEL CORDLESS
ABC
DEF
MNO
WXY
AUTODIAL
-
+
3
6
9
#
1
4
2
5
8
0
II
III
GHI
JKL
FLASH
I
E
O
I
PRS
TUV
REDIAL
PLAY
SPEED
7
PLAY/
PAUSE
TONE
OPER
HOLD
SPEAKERPHONE
I
MIC
✳
PAUSE
Line In Use
Indicator (page 5)
Memo/Conversation (page 15)
Tone (page 19)
Speakerphone with
Indicator (page 15)
Autodial (page 18,19)
Flash (page 17)
Display/Message
Counter (page 10)
New Message On/Off
Indicators (page 9)
Redial (page 17)
Hold (page 17)
Pause (page 20)
Play Speed (page 11)
Microphone (page 6,15)
Mailboxes (page 6,10,12,13)
Technical Specifications
FCC Registration No:
Frequency Control: Crystal
Operation Mode: FM
Ringer Equivalence:
Jack: RJ11
Power Source
Handset: Replaceable NiCad Batteries
Base Unit: AC9V 600mA
Battery Life
Standby: 7 days
Talk: 6 hours
Recharging Time: 12-15 hours (with power off)
Transmit Frequency
Handset:
Base Unit:
The TC-540 is hearing aid compatible.
Receive Frequency
Handset:
Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.
Base Unit:
U.S. Pats.
CASIO PHONEMATE, INC.
20665 Manhattan Place
Torrance, CA 90501
4,120,583
4,121,284
4,371,923
4,396,976
4,531,182
4,686,622
4,825,364
4,829,419
4,896,260
4,942,516
M1S1 4/96
Printed in Malaysia
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Memo Record....................... 15
INITIAL SETUP
TELEPHONE
OPERATION
Conversation Record............ 15
Play, Save & Erase Memos or
Conversations ................... 15
Paging the Handset from the
Base Unit .......................... 16
Important Safety Instructions.. 1
Installation .............................. 2
Power Saver/Ringer Switch.... 3
Ringer Volume Switch ............ 3
Ring Select Switch ................. 3
Tone/Pulse Switch ................. 3
Important Cordless Telephone
Information .......................... 4
Operating Information............. 5
Mailboxes ............................... 6
Record an Outgoing Message 6
Pre-recorded Outgoing
Alarm .................................... 24
Standby Mode ...................... 24
To Place a Call ..................... 25
Dialing a Wrong Number ...... 25
To Receive a Call ................. 25
Hold ...................................... 26
Redial ................................... 26
Flash .................................... 26
SPEAKERPHONE
Maximizing the Benefits of the
Speakerphone................... 16
Speakerphone ...................... 16
Placing a Call on Hold .......... 17
To Take a Call Off Hold........ 17
Last Number Redial.............. 17
Flash .................................... 17
REMOTE OPERATION
Program your Remote Access
Code ................................. 27
Check Remote Access Code 28
Retrieve Messages............... 28
Remote Voice Menu............. 28
Select another Mailbox ......... 29
Repeat Messages ................ 29
Skip Backwards.................... 29
Skip Forward ........................ 29
Replay Messages................. 30
Save All Messages............... 30
Erase All Messages.............. 30
Record a Message ............... 30
Record a New Outgoing
Message ............................. 7
Check your Outgoing
Message ............................. 7
Set Time & Day Stamp........... 8
AUTODIAL
Storing Autodial Numbers .... 18
Using Autodial
from the Handset .............. 19
Using Autodial
from the Base Unit ............ 19
Tone/Pulse Mixed Dialing..... 19
Programmable Pauses......... 20
MESSAGES - Base Unit
On/Off..................................... 9
Talking Clock.......................... 9
New Message On/Off
Indicators ........................... 9
Message Counter ................. 10
Call Screening ...................... 10
Play Messages ..................... 10
Variable Speed Playback ..... 11
Repeat Message .................. 11
Skip Backwards.................... 11
Skip Forwards ...................... 11
Pause Message Playback .... 12
Replay All Messages............ 12
Automatic Save .................... 12
Erase Individual Messages .. 12
Erase All Messages.............. 12
Save All Messages............... 13
Answering a Call During
HANDSET OPERATION
Charging the Batteries.......... 20
Handset Low Battery
Indicator ............................ 20
Handset Message Waiting
Indicator ............................ 21
Handset Volume Control ...... 21
Messages ......................... 31
Remote Turn On .................. 31
Full Tape Message Retrieval 31
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Battery Backup ..................... 32
Low Battery Indicator on the
Base Unit .......................... 32
Installing a 9V Battery .......... 32
Two-Line Installation ............ 32
Multi-Line Installation............ 32
Cleaning ............................... 33
Battery Installation................ 33
Limited Warranty .................. 34
Troubleshooting.................... 35
FCC Requirements............... 36
Accessory Order Form ......... 37
MESSAGES - Handset
Retrieve Messages from the
Handset ............................ 21
Repeat Messages ................ 22
Skip Backwards.................... 22
Skip Forwards ...................... 22
Replay All Messages ............ 23
Save Messages.................... 23
Erase Messages .................. 23
Automatic Save .................... 23
Call Screening ...................... 23
Answer a Call During
Message Playback ............ 13
Message Forwarding Between
Mailboxes.......................... 13
Distinctive Ring .................... 14
Confidential Personal
Message ........................... 14
Confidential Personal
Playback ........................... 24
Message Record ............... 14
GENERAL
PAGE
ACCESSORIES
37
To order accessories for your TC-540 answering machine, simply cut out this
order form, fill in the appropriate information and send it with payment (check,
money order or credit card information) to:
CASIO PHONEMATE Parts Department
8805 Kelso Drive
Baltimore, MD 21221
or Call: 1-800-322-9995
Description
Part No.
Price
Qty.
Total
Lightning Arrestor - Helps protect telephone answering machines
from damage caused by lightning strikes to the telephone line.
Recommended for areas prone to electrical storms.
2700140
$19.95
Rechargeable Battery Pack - For Model TC-540.
AC Adapter - For Model TC-540.
3201010
1601061
$15.00
$13.50
Touchtone Dialer - Activates the beeperless remote operation in
areas where true touchtone is not available or from cellular phones.
2001018
$19.95
Modular Duplex T-Adapter - Converts a single modular telephone
jack to a double jack.
2700156
2700135
$5.95
$5.95
Modular Two Line T-Adapter - Splits one RJ14 two line jack into
two RJ11 single line jacks.
A+A1 Light Control - When using this answering machine with a
business phone system, this accessory enables the in-use indicator
at a receptionist's console to light when the phone is off-hook.
2701180
$6.95
VISA and Master Card orders ONLY call toll free 1-800-322-9995 or use
this form to order. CASIO PHONEMATE, Parts Dept., 8805 Kelso Drive,
Baltimore, MD 21221
Subtotal
CA & MD residents
add applicable
sales tax
Enclosed is my check/money order for the total amount.
Please charge my credit card.
VISA
MasterCard
All orders add
shipping and $3.50
handling
Card No.
Expiration Date
Total
Name ______________________________________________________________
Street Address _______________________________________________________
City ___________________________State __________Zip Code ______________
Signature______________________________ Telephone ____________________
Please fill in the quantity and total price of the items that you are requesting. Figure the total and send a check or money order
for the proper amount. We do not accept C.O.D. orders. Allow 15 working days for delivery. Prices subject to change without
notice. Returns subject to 20% restocking charge upon approval.
GENERAL
FCC REQUIREMENTS
USER INSTRUCTIONS
PAGE
36
1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label
that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) for this equipment. If requested, provide this information to your telephone company.
2. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and
still have all of those devices ring when your number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of
the RENs of all devices should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may
connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should call your local telephone company to
determine the maximum REN for your calling area.
3. If your answering machine causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But if advance notice
isn't practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.
4. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures
that could affect the proper operation of your equipment. If they do, you will be given advance notice
so as to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.
5. If there is a problem with this unit, the telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment
from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not
malfunctioning.
6. Repairs can only be made by the manufacturer or an authorized service agency. Unauthorized
repairs void registration and warranty. Contact seller or manufacturer for details of permissible user-
performed routine repairs, and where and how to have other than routine repairs made.
7. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to
party lines is subject to state tariffs. (Contact your state public utility commission or corporation
commission for information.)
Jack: RJ11 Ringer Equivalence:
CASIO PHONEMATE, Inc. 20665 Manhattan Place, Torrance, CA 90501
NOTE: 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:
λ
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
λ
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
λ
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
λ
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs 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 or VCR; and, if interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away
from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.
Any changes made by the user not approved by CASIO PHONEMATE can void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
GENERAL
PAGE
ROUBLESHOOTING
35
After several attempts the TC-540 will not
operate properly.
To reset the TC-540, unplug the AC
ADAPTER PLUG from the back of the TC-540
for 10 seconds and remove the battery (if one
is installed). The outgoing and incoming
messages, time/day stamp and remote code
will be lost. Re-record the outgoing messages,
set the time and day, and the remote code.
If this action does not fix the problem, call the
CASIO PHONEMATE Helpline. CASIO
PHONEMATE’S helpline staff can often
resolve problems or recommend repair service
when needed.
Recorded messages are cut off.
The TC-540 is designed to disconnect from
the line after a caller stops talking. Calls may
be cut off if a four second pause is detected, if
the caller does not speak loud enough, or if
the message is less than four seconds.
The TC-540 does not respond when you
enter your remote access code during the
outgoing message.
Try re-entering the correct code after the beep.
Between messages there is an operator
recording or a beep and dial tone.
Unless you live close to a CASIO
PHONEMATE Service Center, you may be
required to mail a product to CASIO
PHONEMATE for repair. To mail the product
to the service center you should:
1. Package the unit in its original box or a
comparable package.
2. Include a clear and specific explanation of
the problem.
3. Include your name, address, and phone
number.
The caller has hung up without leaving a
message. A shorter outgoing message will
reduce the frequency of these recordings.
You have more than one telephone
number and are experiencing difficulty.
See Multi-Line Installation, page 32.
There is no sound during playback.
Check and adjust the volume control.
4. Provide a legible photocopy of the dated
store receipt for warranty purposes.
“Lb” flashes in the display or LO BATT
on the handset lights.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS
"Lb" or the LO BATT INDICATOR on the
handset alerts you to install or replace the 9V
battery used for battery backup.
20665 Manhattan Place
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6453
The unit does not automatically stop
playing the outgoing message or
recording a message when an extension
phone is picked up.
8805 Kelso Drive
Baltimore, MD 21221
(410) 391-0974
Briefly press and release the hook-switch on
the extension phone.
EXTRA HELP
Should you have additional questions,
please call CASIO PHONEMATE's Help
Line at (310) 320-9810 (West Coast) or
(410) 686-2885 (East Coast) for assistance.
GENERAL
PAGE
LIMITED WARRANTY
34
IMPORTANT!
SALES SLIP OR EVIDENCE OF PURCHASE DATE REQUIRED
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
The limited warranty is extended only to the original consumer of a CASIO PHONEMATE
product and is valid only with respect to consumers within the United States of America and
Canada. Subject to the following conditions, should this product prove defective by reason of
improper workmanship of material:
During the period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, CASIO PHONEMATE will
repair or, at its option, replace the product without charge for parts or labor. If CASIO
PHONEMATE elects to replace the product, such replacement may be accomplished with a
factory-reconditioned unit.
This limited warranty does not apply: (a) to any product damaged by accident, misuse, improper
line voltage, lightning, fire, water, or other acts of nature, (b) if the product is altered or repaired
by anyone other than CASIO PHONEMATE, INC. or one of its authorized warranty stations or if
the FCC-approved connector plugs are removed. This limited warranty does not cover tapes or
broken or marred cabinets.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by CASIO
PHONEMATE in connection with this product are limited in duration to a period of one (1) year
from the date of original purchase, and no warranties, whether expressed or implied, shall apply
to this product after said period.
Should this product prove defective in workmanship or material, the consumer’s sole remedies
shall be such repair or replacement as is herein-above provided. Under no circumstances shall
CASIO PHONEMATE be liable for any loss or damage, direct, consequential, or incidental
arising out of the use of or inability to use this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not
apply to you.
In order to obtain warranty service, you must provide evidence of purchase date. For your con-
venience, keep the dealer’s dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date.
To obtain the name of the authorized CASIO PHONEMATE service facility,
call CASIO PHONEMATE ’s HelpLine at
(410) 686-2885 or (310) 320-9810.
If you live in an area that is highly susceptible to electrical storms, you may want to purchase a
Lightning Arrestor. The Lightning Arrestor attaches to your answering machine and if lightning
causes a surge through your phone line, the arrestor will help suppress the surge of electricity
which may cause damage to your unit.
To purchase your Lightning Arrestor, use the attached Accessory Order Form or call CASIO
PHONEMATE ’s Parts Department toll free: 1-800-322-9995.
FACTORY
SERVICE
CENTERS
20665 Manhattan Place
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6453
8805 Kelso Drive
Baltimore, MD 21221
(410) 391-0974
GENERAL
CLEANING &
BATTERY INSTALLATION
PAGE
33
BATTERY
INSTALLATION
CLEANING THE TC-540
CAUTION: Disconnect the TC-540 from the
power outlet before cleaning.
THIS UNIT IS SHIPPED WITH THE
HANDSET BATTERY PACK
Clean the battery charging contacts on the base
unit and the handset with a soft cloth once a
month. Clean the antenna, and the plastic
cabinet of the base unit and the handset, with a
soft cloth only. Do not use excess water or
cleaning liquid of any kind.
INSTALLED.
If it becomes necessary to replace the battery
pack:
Press down on the battery compartment
cover and slide it toward the bottom of
1
2
the handset.
Install the new battery pack with the red
wire on the right side of the black wire
(see drawing.)
Replace the battery cover by sliding it up
from the bottom.
3
Place the handset in the base unit and
charge the battery pack for 12-15 hours.
4
WARNING: Use only NiCad
Rechargeable Battery Pack
(3.6 volts 250 - 300 mAh.)
Red Wire
Black Wire
GENERAL
POWER FAILURE & TWO
LINE INSTALLATION
PAGE
32
TWO-LINE
BATTERY BACKUP
INSTALLATION
Install one 9 volt (9V) battery to protect your
outgoing and incoming messages and any
programmed information (i.e. time/day stamp)
during a power failure. (The 9V battery is not
included.)
Two-line installations may require a two-line
T-Adapter for your machine to operate correctly.
The T-Adapter allows you to connect your
machine to Line 1 or Line 2. The TC-540 will
only answer one line.
LOW BATTERY
INDICATOR ON THE
BASE UNIT
If there is a power failure, the battery saves your
outgoing messages, incoming messages, and
time/day setting until the battery is depleted. If
the battery power is low, “Lb” will flash in the
display.
I
E
Lb
INSTALLING A 9V
BATTERY
To protect your messages and programmed
information during a power failure or to replace
the battery when “Lb” appears in the display:
MULTI-LINE
INSTALLATION
Installations with more than two lines, such as a
business phone system, may require a separate
RJ11 jack for answering machines. Please
contact your telephone equipment provider for
additional information.
You can use the TC-540 as an extension phone
on a business phone system, but some systems
will require that you install an A+A1 Adapter to
light the in-use indicator on the receptionist’s
console. See the accessory order form on the
last page of this owner’s guide to order an A+A1
Adapter.
Turn the TC-540 over and remove the
battery cover.
1
2
3
Install a 9V alkaline battery. Make sure
the battery is connected correctly.
Replace the cover. The battery
connection will not be activated until the
cover is replaced.
REMOTE
PAGE
(continued)
31
RECORD A NEW
MESSAGE RETRIEVAL
OUTGOING MESSAGE
WHEN MEMORY IS FULL
Change your outgoing message from a remote
location.
If the TC-540’s
memory is full, you
will hear three
short beeps after
your outgoing
message. To
retrieve messages
remotely when the
TC-540’s memory
is full:
I'm full!
Enter 5 on the touchtone keypad to
record your new outgoing message for
1
the selected mailbox. You will hear:
After the tone,
5
JKL
begin
speaking.
ENTER your 3-digit remote access
code within 2 seconds after the outgoing
message begins or during the three
beeps.
Press 5 when finished.
1
2
The new outgoing message plays. You
Follow the instructions on page 28 for
remote message retrieval.
will hear the remote menu again. Select
3
2
3
another option or hang up.
After listening to messages, press 3 on
the keypad to erase them.
3
DEF
REMOTE TURN ON
If you leave your home or office without turning
on your TC-540, you can do so from any
telephone.
Call and let your phone ring 15 times or
more. The TC-540 will turn on and you
will hear the outgoing message and the
beep.
1
REMOTE
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REMOTE OPERATION
30
REPLAY MESSAGES
ERASE ALL MESSAGES
Replay all messages for the selected mailbox
from a remote location.
Press 3 on a touchtone keypad after
hearing:
1
End of
Press 1 on a touchtone keypad. You will
Messages
hear:
3
1
DEF
I will replay
messages.
1
You will hear:
2
I will erase
messages.
All messages in the selected mailbox will
play.
2
3
If you change your mind and want to save
messages in the selected mailbox, press
2 on the keypad.
You may select another option or hang
up and the TC-540 will automatically
save messages.
3
Select another option or hang up.
4
SAVE ALL MESSAGES
If you do not erase
messages in the
selected mailbox,
the TC-540 will
automatically save
them when you
hang up.
RECORD A MESSAGE
Record a message for a household member
from a remote location.
Enter 4 on the touchtone keypad to
Press 2 on a touchtone keypad within 7
record a new message for the selected
1
seconds after the voice menu ends. You
mailbox.
1
will hear:
Record a new
message, enter 4
I will save
4
messages.
when finished.
GHI
2
ABC
After the tone, begin speaking. Press 4
when you finish speaking.
Select another option or hang up.
2
2
REMOTE
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(continued)
29
TO SELECT ANOTHER
MAILBOX
To select another mailbox during the remote
menu:
REPEAT MESSAGES
Press
message.
once to repeat the current
*
1
Press on a touchtone keypad.
*
You will hear:
1
*
Enter mailbox.
*
SKIP BACKWARDS
Press
previous messages.
twice to skip backward to
Enter 1, 2, or 3. You will hear:
*
1
2
You have five
messages in
MAILBOX 2.
2
*
ABC
NOTE: The key followed by a mailbox number (1, 2, or 3)
is used to select a mailbox either before remote message
The TC-540 will play messages for the
selected mailbox.
*
retrieval or during the voice menu. Press the key during
3
*
remote message playback to repeat a message.
Hello June,
please give me
a call...
Saturday,
10:05 a.m.
SKIP FORWARD
You can skip forward through messages.
Press # once to skip forward to the next
NOTE: The key followed by a mailbox number (1, 2, or 3)
is used to select a mailbox either before remote message
*
message.
1
retrieval or during the voice menu. Press the key during
*
remote message playback to repeat a message. See page
29.
#
REMOTE
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REMOTE OPERATION
28
TO CHECK THE
REMOTE ACCESS CODE
Your messages will be played.
3
After all messages have played you will
hear, “End of messages.” Select another
Press SET/CHECK CODE once.
1
4
option or hang up. NOTE: Hang up anytime to
cancel Message Playback. The TC-540 will
automatically save all messages, unless you choose
to erase them.
SET/CHECK
CODE
TIME
A synthesized voice will announce the
remote access code.
REMOTE VOICE MENU
2
4-7-6
After message playback, the TC-540 lists the
remote menu. You can select a remote option
for the selected mailbox or hang up to save
messages.
REMOTE MESSAGE
RETRIEVAL
Call the answering machine from most cellular,
pay, or touchtone telephones. After entering the
remote code, the TC-540 will automatically
access messages in MAILBOX 1 unless another
mailbox is selected. To select another mailbox,
Enter 1 to replay.
Enter 2 to save.
Enter 3 to erase.
Enter 4 to record a message.
Enter 5 to record a greeting.
Enter to select mailbox.
press
and a mailbox number (2 or 3).
*
*
(Press 1, 2 or 3 to
ENTER your 3-digit access code
approximately two seconds after the
select a mailbox.)
1
outgoing message begins. NOTE: If the
TC-540 does not respond when you enter your code,
try again after the beep.
Depending on the number of messages,
you will hear:
2
You have four
messages in
MAILBOX 1.
You have no
messages in
MAILBOX 1.
REMOTE
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REMOTE OPERATION
27
You can use Remote Operation from most
touchtone or cellular phones to retrieve, replay,
erase and save messages or to record new
outgoing messages in each of the three
mailboxes.
If you call from a rotary or pulse telephone, use
Casio Phonemate’s Touchtone Dialer. Use the
accessory order form on page 37 to order one.
1
ABC
GHI
2
4
DE
3
JKL
5
PRS
7
MNO
TUV
8
6
WXY
*
TO PROGRAM YOUR
9
0
REMOTE ACCESS CODE
The remote code is the same for all three
mailboxes. The TC-540 is shipped with the code
set to 1-2-3. Make sure the unit is turned on.
Press SKIP to advance or REPEAT to
reverse the number. Press SET/
CHECK CODE again when the desired
first digit appears in the display. You will
hear:
3
Lift the lid under the handset and press
SET/CHECK CODE. The current 3-
1
digit access code will be announced.
SKIP
SET/CHECK
Set code 2.
+
CODE
TIME
Press SKIP or REPEAT to change
the second digit.
4
5
1-2-3
Press code
set.
Press SET/CHECK CODE again.
You will hear:
Press SET/CHECK CODE again. The
first digit appears in the display. You will
hear:
Set code 3.
2
I
E
Press SKIP or REPEAT to change the
Set code 1.
third digit.
6
7
01
Press SET/CHECK CODE again.
A synthesized voice will announce the
remote access code.
4-7-6
HANDSET
PAGE
TELEPHONE OPERATION
26
PLACE A CALL ON
LAST NUMBER REDIAL
The TC-540 remembers the last number you
dialed.
HOLD
Press HOLD. “hd” appears in the display.
NOTE: If a call has been on hold for 5 minutes, it will
automaticallybedisconnected.
Pick up the handset and press REDIAL
(PAUSE). The TC-540 will automatically
1
1
redial the number.
I
E
O
I
X
REDIAL (PAUSE)
HOLD
hd
FLASH
If you subscribe to a call waiting service and
you receive another call while using the phone,
press FLASH to answer the second call.
Press FLASH again to return to the first call.
Flash may also be used on a business phone
system (CENTREX, PBX) for transferring calls.
TO TAKE A CALL OFF
HOLD
There are 4 ways to take a call off HOLD.
FLASH
Press HOLD again.
1
HOLD
HOLD
SCREEN
PLAY
OR
TALK
Press SPEAKERPHONE.
LO BATT
BOX 2
MESSAGE
BOX 3
1
BOX 1
1
ABC
DEF
2
3
SPEAKERPHONE
SAVE
ERASE
GHI
JKL
MNO
4
5
6
OR
Press TALK on the handset.
PRS
TUV
WXY
7
8
9
1
SKIP
REPEAT
TONE
OPER
0
#
*
TALK
OR
VOLUME
AUTODIAL
FLASH
Pick up any extension phone that is
connected to the same line.
CHANNEL
REDIAL (PAUSE)
1
HANDSET
PAGE
25
TO PLACE A CALL
TO RECEIVE A CALL
When the phone rings, pick up the
cordless handset and press TALK or
press SPEAKERPHONE. Speak to
the caller.
Pick up the handset and press TALK.
1
1
2
TALK
TALK
Wait for dial tone and dial the phone
number. NOTE: The CHARGING and LINE IN-
USE INDICATORS on the base light to show the
handset is in use.
2
3
To hang up, press TALK on the
handset or return the handset to the
base unit.
To hang up, press TALK or return the
handset to the base unit. NOTE: When you
return the handset to the base unit, you are hanging
up the phone (Standby Mode.) The TC-540 is now
ready to receive a call and the Charging Indicator
lights to show the battery is charging.
HOLD
SCREEN
PLAY
TALK
IF YOU DIALED A
WRONG NUMBER
LO BATT
BOX 2
MESSAGE
BOX 3
BOX 1
1
ABC
DEF
2
3
SAVE
ERASE
GHI
JKL
MNO
4
5
6
PRS
TUV
WXY
7
8
9
SKIP
REPEAT
TONE
OPER
0
#
*
Press TALK twice (“off” and “on.”) Wait
for dial tone and dial the correct number.
VOLUME
AUTODIAL
FLASH
1
CHANNEL
REDIAL (PAUSE)
TALK
HANDSET
PAGE
TELEPHONE OPERATION
24
ANSWER A CALL
ALARM
The TC-540 cordless handset
operates like any other
DURING PLAYBACK
If a call comes in while you are playing your
messages through the handset, the answering
machine will not answer the call, but your phone
will ring.
telephone handset. You can
use it in the yard, at the pool,
at the mailbox, or any place
within the operating range of
the base unit. If you move out
of the base unit’s operating
range, you will hear a warning
tone. Move closer to the base
unit to deactivate the alarm. If
you remain out of range for
Press TALK to answer the incoming
call.
1
TALK
too long, the TC-540 will
disconnect from the line.
If the handset loses its
security code you will also hear an alarm tone.
To reset this security code place the handset in
the base unit for a few seconds. Pick up the
handset and try your call again.
To hang up and continue listening to
your messages, press TALK.
2
Press PLAY.
3
Interference from other appliances may also
cause the alarm to sound. To prevent
interference, move the base unit to another
location and fully extend the base unit antenna.
SCREEN
PLAY
Press a MAILBOX BUTTON. You
will hear a confirmation tone and
4
STANDBY MODE
Hello, you have
BOX 1
one message in
When the handset is in the TALK mode and is
returned to the base unit, it will automatically
return to the “Standby” mode and disconnect the
call. It is not necessary to press TALK to
disconnect the call. In the “Standby Mode” the
INDICATORS will not be lit.
1
mailbox 1.
After listening to messages, press
PLAY once or wait 7 seconds to exit
the retrieval mode.
5
TALK
Repeat steps 3 - 5 to listen to messages
in other mailboxes.
6
HANDSET
PAGE
(continued)
23
REPLAY ALL
CALL SCREENING
When the phone
MESSAGES
Press REPEAT after the last message
is played.
rings, the TC-540 will
answer the call. You
may use the handset
to screen your phone
calls.
1
REPEAT
TO
*
SAVE MESSAGES
Messages will be saved within 7 seconds after
you hear the last message. The TC-540 will
automatically reset to answer new calls, after
saving messages.
Be sure a MESSAGE INDICATOR
on the base unit is on.
1
2
Press SAVE (4 on the handset keypad.)
1
Press SCREEN/PLAY to listen from
the cordless handset. You will hear the
TC-540 play your outgoing message and
your caller leave a message.
SAVE
I will save
messages.
GHI
4
SCREEN
PLAY
ERASE
Messages may be erased within 7 seconds after
hearing the last message.
To speak to the caller, press TALK. The
unit will stop recording. NOTE: DO NOT press
ON/OFF on the base unit as you may disconnect your
caller.
Press ERASE (6 on the handest
3
4
keypad.)
1
I will erase
messages.
ERASE
MNO
6
TALK
AUTOMATIC SAVE
If you do not press SAVE or ERASE while
listening to messages or after hearing, “End of
Messages”, the TC-540 will automatically save
all messages.
To hang up, press TALK or return the
handset to the base unit.
HANDSET
PAGE
PLAYING MESSAGES
22
REPEAT
You can repeat the current message. The
message number will appear in the display.
Press REPEAT
current message.
once to repeat the
*
1
REPEAT
TONE
*
SKIP BACKWARD
Skip backward message by message. The
message number will be announced.
HOLD
SCREEN
PLAY
Press REPEAT
twice to skip
TALK
*
backward to previous messages. Press
1REPEAT each time you want to skip
backward through a message.
LO BATT
BOX 2
MESSAGE
BOX 3
BOX 1
1
REPEAT
ABC
DEF
2
3
TON
SAVE
ERASE
*
GHI
JKL
MNO
4
5
6
PRS
TUV
WXY
7
8
9
SKIP FORWARD
SKIP
REPEAT
You can skip forward through messages. The
message number will be announced.
TONE
OPER
0
#
*
Press SKIP # once to skip forward to the
VOLUME
AUTODIAL
FLASH
next message.
1
SKIP
CHANNEL
REDIAL (PAUSE)
#
HANDSET
PAGE
PLAYING MESSAGES
21
HANDSET MESSAGE
WAITING INDICATOR
RETRIEVE MESSAGES
FROM HANDSET
You can play messages through the handset.
Make sure the handset is in the Standby mode
and the base unit is “on.”
In the “Standby Mode,” if you have messages,
the MESSAGE INDICATOR flashes for 7
seconds after the handset is used. (In the
“Standby Mode” the TALK INDICATOR
is not lit.)
Press SCREEN/PLAY.
1
SCREEN
PLAY
MESSAGE
Press a MAILBOX BUTTON (1, 2,
or 3.) You will hear a confirmation tone
2
and
Hello, you have
one message in
mailbox 1.
BOX 1
1
HANDSET VOLUME
CONTROL
After listening to the messages, press
PLAY once or wait 7 seconds to exit
Press VOLUME to change
the volume level of the
handset during a
3
the retrieval mode.
conversation. Press
VOLUME up to four times
to increase the sound level.
Press VOLUME a fifth
time and the sound level
returns to normal. The
volume control automatically
returns to the lowest level
after each phone call.
Repeat steps 1 - 3 to listen to messages
in other mailboxes. The TC-540 play your
messages along with the time/day stamp.
NOTE: If you hang up during handset message
retrieval, all messages will be saved.
4
Hi,this is
Bob...
Wednesday,
4:37 p.m.
VOLUME
BOTH
PROGRAMMABLE PAUSE &
BATTERIES
PAGE
20
CHARGING THE
BATTERIES
PROGRAMMABLE
PAUSE
Charge the cordless handset batteries for 12-15
hours before using the handset for the first time.
The handset is always charging while it is in the
base unit and cannot be overcharged.
Pause is convenient for use on a business
telephone system (i.e.: PBX) when an 8 or 9
must be dialed to reach an outside phone line.
This feature can also be used for a long
distance service (i.e.: MCI) where you have to
wait for a second dial tone before you continue
dialing.
Check the AC Adapter to see that it is
connected correctly.
1
2
Follow instructions on page 18 for storing
autodial numbers.
Place the handset in the base unit. The
CHARGING INDICATOR on the
base unit lights to indicate the TC-540 is
1
2
Press HOLD/PAUSE on the base unit
when a pause is required. Each pause is 2
seconds in length and counts as one digit
charging.
CHARGING
in the autodial memory.
Example: 9 PAUSE 1 2 1 3 5 5 5 1 2 1 2
HANDSET LOW
HOLD
BATTERY INDICATOR
PAUSE
When the battery pack needs recharging, the
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR (LO BATT)
on the handset will flash. You may also notice a
reduction in the quality of your cordless handset
communications. Return the cordless handset to
the base unit when the LO BATT indicator is
flashing.
HOLD
SCREEN
PLAY
TALK
LO BATT
BOX 2
MESSAGE
BOX 3
BOX 1
1
ABC
DEF
2
3
LO BATT
SAVE
ERASE
NOTE: The batteries can be recharged many times, but if you
get a low battery indication even after 12-15 hours of charging,
you should replace the battery pack.
GHI
JKL
MNO
4
5
6
PRS
TUV
WXY
7
8
9
BATTERIES - The TC-540 is
shipped with the handset battery
pack installed. If it becomes
necessary to remove or replace
the batteries see page 32.
SKIP
REPEAT
TONE
OPER
0
#
*
VOLUME
AUTODIAL
FLASH
BOTH
PAGE
19
USING AUTODIAL
TONE/PULSE MIXED
FROM THE HANDSET
DIALING
The TC-540 should be set to PULSE (see
page 3.) If you live in a pulse or rotary dialing
area, you can use TONE to access a long
distance service (i.e. Sprint or MCI), bank by
phone, or any other service that requires
Press TALK.
1
TALK
touchtone dialing. Press TONE
to
*
temporarily change from pulse to tone mode
after the line is connected.
Press AUTODIAL.
2
3
Dial your local telephone number and
wait for the line to connect. (You dialed
your call in pulse mode.)
AUTODIAL
1
2
Press an autodial station number you
wish to dial (0-9 on the keypad).
Press on the handset or base keypad.
*
REPEAT
TON
*
USING AUTODIAL
FROM THE BASE UNIT
Dial the tone numbers. This could be a
special service or access number.
3
4
Press SPEAKERPHONE.
1
Hang up and the TC-540 automatically
returns to the pulse mode.
SPEAKERPHONE
Press AUTODIAL.
2
3
AUTODIAL
Press the autodial station number you
wish to dial (0-9 on the keypad). The
TC-540 will dial your number
automatically.
BASE
PAGE
AUTODIAL
18
Press a keypad number (0-9) as the
autodial location for that number.
STORING AUTODIAL
4
NUMBERS
You may store up to 10 of your most frequently
dialed numbers in autodial memory. Autodial
station numbers can be up to 16 digits each. To
store autodial numbers, the AC ADAPTER must
be connected correctly. Numbers may only be
stored at the base unit.
1
Press STORE.
5
6
7
Press STORE (under the lid in the
handset cradle).
STORE
Repeat steps 1-5 to store up to 10
autodial numbers.
1
2
3
To exit the programming mode any time
during programming, press STORE or
wait 10 seconds. You will hear a double
beep when the TC-540 exits the
programming mode.
Enter one of the telephone numbers you
want to store in the autodial memory by
dialing it on the keypad. You will hear a
confirmation tone after entering each digit.
Press AUTODIAL.
Write the names and telephone numbers
of the people whose numbers you have
stored on the TC-540’s autodial index
(located in the handset cradle.)
8
AUTODIAL
NOTES:
To relocate your TC-540, unplug the AC ADAPTER from the
wall outlet and install the unit at a new location. If a 9 volt
battery is installed, the autodial memory, message count, and
time/day stamp will be saved for 1 hour during a power failure.
OUTGOING MESSAGE
STORE
RECORD
CHECK
You can store important emergency numbers in autodial
memory (police, fire, medical 911 for example) but Casio
Phonemate assumes no responsibility for this feature. When
programming and/or making test calls to emergency numbers,
remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the
reason for the call. Perform such activities in off peak hours,
such as early morning or late evenings.
CHARGING
MEMO/CONV
TIME
PAGE
LINE IN USE
ABC
DEF
AUTODIAL
3
1
2
BASE
PAGE
NE
17
PLACE A CALL ON
LAST NUMBER REDIAL
HOLD
The TC-540 remembers the last number you
dialed.
Press HOLD. “hd” appears in the
display. NOTE: If a call has been on hold for 5
minutes, it will automatically be disconnected.
Press SPEAKERPHONE.
1
1
HOLD
I
E
PAUSE
SPEAKERPHONE
hd
Press REDIAL. The TC-540 will
automatically redial the number using the
speakerphone.
2
TO TAKE A CALL OFF
HOLD
There are 4 ways to take a call off HOLD.
REDIAL
Press HOLD again.
HOLD
1
PAUSE
FLASH
OR
Press SPEAKERPHONE.
1
SPEAKERPHONE
FLASH
OR
Press TALK on the handset.
If you subscribe to a call waiting service and you
receive another call while using the phone, press
FLASH to answer the second call. Press
FLASH again to return to the first call.
Flash may also be used on a business phone
system (CENTREX, PBX) for transferring calls.
1
TALK
OR
Pick up any extension phone that is
connected to the same line.
1
BASE
PAGE
PAGING & SPEAKERPHO
16
PAGING THE HANDSET
FROM THE BASE UNIT
To page the handset from the base unit, the
handset must be in the “Standby” mode (the
TALK INDICATOR is not lit.)
SPEAKERPHONE
The speakerphone allows you to place calls and
conduct conversations without using the
handset.
Press SPEAKERPHONE.
1
Press PAGE on the base unit. You will
hear the handset ring, if the ringer switch
1
is ON.
SPEAKERPHONE
PAGE
Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL
(located on the right side.) NOTE: The volume
2
3
4
5
over the phone line is automatically adjusted.
Enter the telephone number on the
keypad if you are placing a call.
Speak into the microphone. You will hear
the outside party through the speaker.
Press SPEAKERPHONE again to
hang up.
TIME
PAGE
●
TAPELESS / ALL DIGITAL
25 CHANNEL CORDLESS
MAXIMIZING THE
BENEFITS OF THE
SPEAKERPHONE
DEF
MNO
WXY
AUTODIAL
3
6
9
#
FLASH
ν
ν
ν
One person at a time should speak while
using the speakerphone.
Reduce or eliminate background noise such
as radio or television.
Do not use an extension phone and
speakerphone at the same time.
REDIAL
HOLD
SPEAKERPHONE
PAUSE
BASE
MEMO/CONVERSATION
RECORD
PAGE
15
TO RECORD A
CONVERSATION
The TC-540 allows you to record important
telephone conversations while using the
speakerphone. The conversation will be
stamped with the time and day. A conversation
cannot be recorded from an extension phone.
TO RECORD A MEMO
You can record a memo for another household
member or as a reminder for yourself. A memo
can be recorded up to 5 minutes in length and
played at the machine or in remote operation.
The memo will be stamped with the time and
day it was recorded.
Press MEMO/CONV any time during a
Press MEMO/CONV.
phone conversation. The NEW
MEMO/CONV
1
1MESSAGE INDICATORS will flash.
MEMO/CONV
The NEW MESSAGE
INDICATORS will flash and you will
Press a MAILBOX BUTTON. When
2
hear:
“rc” appears in the display, the TC-540
2
Please select
mailbox.
begins recording.
I
E
III
Press a MAILBOX BUTTON. You will
hear a beep. “rc” appears in the display.
r c
3
I
E
Press MEMO/CONV, SPEAKER-
PHONE or hang up to end the recording.
II
r c
3
NOTE: In certain states it is unlawful and may
lead to criminal penalties to record any
telephone conversation without prior consent of
all parties.
Press MEMO/CONV or the button of
the activated MAILBOX to end the
recording.
4
PLAY, SAVE, & ERASE
MEMOS OR
CONVERSATIONS
Recorded memos and conversations are played
along with the incoming messages in the order
in which they were recorded. See PLAY
MESSAGES page 10, SAVE MESSAGES page
13, or ERASE MESSAGES page 12.
BASE
PAGE
DISTINCTIVE RING & CONFIDENTIAL
PERSONAL MESSAGE
14
DISTINCTIVE RING
CONFIDENTIAL
PERSONAL MESSAGE
If you subscribe to a
distinctive ring service
from your local telephone
company, the TC-540
automatically routes calls
to specific mailboxes.
The TC-540 answers calls
using distinctive ring as
follows:
The outgoing message in Mailbox 2 or 3 can be
used as a confidential personal message (CPM).
Record a CPM in Mailbox 2 or 3 and allow only
specific friends, family members, or business
associates to access the message by giving
them the code. Instruct special callers to enter
2 or 3 to hear the CPM. The outgoing message
for Mailbox 2 or 3 will play. All other callers will
hear the outgoing message for Mailbox 1 only.
To prevent unauthorized callers from accessing
the CPM, do not announce the confidential
personal memo codes ( 2 or 3) in outgoing
Normal ring = Outgoing message for
MAILBOX 1
*
*
message 1.
Double ring = Outgoing message for
MAILBOX 2
TO RECORD A
CONFIDENTIAL
Triple ring = Outgoing message for
MAILBOX 3
To leave messages in other mailboxes callers
may press and Mailbox 1, 2, or 3 during or
PERSONAL MESSAGE
*
after the outgoing message.
Be sure the digital display is lit or
flashing. Set the VOLUME
1CONTROL at the midpoint.
Press OUTGOING MESSAGE
RECORD. The NEW MESSAGE
2INDICATORS will flash. You will hear:
SET/CHECK
(USE REPEAT &
SKIP TO SET)
OUTGOING MESSAGE
CODE
TIME
Please select
mailbox.
OUTGOING MESSAGE
RECORD
CHECK
Press MAILBOX 2 or 3. You will hear:
RECORD
CHECK
3
4
Record a
new greeting.
III
CHARGING
MEMO/CONV
PAGE
LINE IN USE
Press OUTGOING MESSAGE
RECORD after you finish speaking.
The TC-540 will play your confidential
personal message.
BASE
PAGE
(CONTINUED)
13
MESSAGE
SAVE ALL MESSAGES
FORWARDING
BETWEEN MAILBOXES
If you wish to save ALL messages, press
SAVE within 7 seconds after hearing
“End of messages” or after pressing
1
Messages may be sorted or forwarded from one
mailbox to another. For example, while a
message plays in Mailbox 1, press Mailbox 2.
The message will be sent to Mailbox 2. You may
designate a specific mailbox for long term
storage and forward important messages to that
mailbox.
ERASE.
I
E
SAVE
SA
I will save
messages.
While a message plays in one mailbox,
press another MAILBOX button. The
1message will be sent to that mailbox.
ANSWERING A CALL
DURING PLAYBACK
If you receive an incoming call during message
playback:
II
Press SPEAKERPHONE or pickup
the handset and speak with the caller. All
messages will be saved.
1
“FO” will appear in the display to confirm
the message has been forwarded. NOTE:
2
The message will be erased from the original mailbox
unless SAVE is pressed at the end of messages.
SPEAKERPHONE
I
E
ERASE
SAVE
FO
REPEAT
SKIP
-
+
Message playback continues with the
next message in the original mailbox.
II
III
3
4
I
E
If you wish to forward the same message
to a second mailbox, press REPEAT
until the desired message plays. Press
another MAILBOX button to forward
the message.
PLAY
SPEED
PLAY/
PAUSE
I
MIC
BASE
PAGE
PLAYING MESSAGES
12
PAUSE MESSAGE
PLAYBACK
AUTOMATIC SAVE
If you do not press SAVE or ERASE while
listening to messages or after playing them, the
TC-540 will automatically save all messages.
You will hear “End of Messages” and the display
will show the total message count for all
mailboxes.
You can temporarily pause
message playback up to 5
minutes. The TC-540 will
not answer calls in the
pause mode.
ERASE INDIVIDUAL
MESSAGES
Press the button of the activated
MAILBOX. A "P" will appear in the
1
I
E
display.
You can erase
specific
II
messages
while saving
others.
P
You have 3 options during pause:
Press the button of the activated
MAILBOX again to resume listening to
messages.
Press ERASE while listening to a
specific message.
I
E
2
1
ERASE
OR
Er
Leave the TC-540 in pause mode. It will
automatically reset to answer calls after 5
minutes. All messages will be saved.
2
I will erase
messages.
OR
Press ON/OFF twice to end pause. All
If you change your mind and decide to
save the message, press SAVE. On the
display, “Er” will change to “SA.”
messages will be saved.
2
2
REPLAY ALL
MESSAGES
ERASE ALL MESSAGES
Press MAILBOX 1, 2 or 3 after
Press ERASE within 7 seconds after
hearing:
1
hearing “End of messages” to erase all
1
messages.
End of
messages
ERASE
III
BASE
PAGE
11
VARIABLE SPEED
PLAYBACKTM
REPEAT
You can repeat the current message. The
message number will appear in the display.
Variable Speed Playback allows you to scan
your messages 30% faster or 30% slower. You
can switch between slow, fast or normal speed
during message playback.
Press REPEAT once to repeat the
current message.
1
REPEAT
PLAY
SPEED
-
SKIP BACKWARD
Slow Playback: Press PLAY SPEED once.
The TC-540 will play your messages 30%
slower than normal.
Skip backward message by message. The
message number will appear in the display.
Fast Playback: Press PLAY SPEED again
(twice.) The TC-540 will play your messages
30% faster than normal.
Press REPEAT twice to skip backward
to previous messages. Press REPEAT
1
each time you want to skip backward
Normal Playback: Press PLAY SPEED a
through a message.
third time, to return to normal playback.
REPEAT
-
G
ERASE
SAVE
SKIP FORWARD
You can skip forward through messages. The
LINE IN USE
REPEAT
SKIP
message number will appear in the display.
ABC
Press SKIP once to skip forward to the
-
+
next message.
1
4
2
5
8
0
1
II
III
GHI
JKL
SKIP
I
E
#
+
PRS
TUV
PLAY
SPEED
7
PLAY/
PAUSE
TONE
OPER
HOLD
SPEAKERPHONE
I
MIC
✳
PAUSE
BASE
PAGE
PLAYING MESSAGES
10
PLAY MESSAGES
MESSAGE COUNTER
Each mailbox has
a NEW
The TC-540’s digital display shows the total
number of messages received in all mailboxes.
II
III
MESSAGE
INDICATOR
that flashes when
messages are
received. The
total message
count for all
mailboxes
I
E
I
E
5
6
PLAY/
PAUSE
appears in the
display.
CALL SCREENING
I
Call screening allows you
to hear who is calling
before you answer the
phone.
Press MAILBOX 1, 2, or 3. The
number of messages will be announced
for the activated mailbox.
1
PLAY/
PAUSE
The TC-540 will answer your call and
play your outgoing messages through the
speaker. You will then hear the caller
through the speaker.
I
1
You have no
messages in
MAILBOX 1.
You have four
messages in
MAILBOX 1.
You have
reached the
Smiths...
OR
Hi John,
this is
Bob...
Messages are played in the order
received. The time and day will be
announced before each message, only if
you set the time/day stamp (see page 8.)
As messages play, the TC-540 displays
the number of each message.
If you want to speak to your caller,
pick up the handset, or press
2
3
2SPEAKERPHONE on the base, or
pick up any extension phone connected
to the same line as your TC-540. The
TC-540 will automatically stop recording.
(See page 5 for Auto Extension
Disconnect.)
After the end of the last message you will
hear:
End of
messages in
Mailbox 1.
SPEAKERPHONE
BASE
ON/OFF, TIME & MESSAGE
INDICATORS
P9AGE
ON/OFF
TALKING CLOCK
The TC-540 also functions as a clock. A
synthesized voice will announce the time and
day.
Press ON/OFF (under the handset) to
turn the answering machine on and off.
The speakerphone and ringer will operate
with the unit on or off, but no messages
will be recorded.
1
Press TIME.
1
Monday,
4:25 p.m.
TIME
ON/OFF
NEW MESSAGE ON/OFF
INDICATORS
The NEW MESSAGE ON/OFF
INDICATORS have four settings:
SET/CHECK
II
III
(USE REPEAT &
SKIP TO SET)
ON/OFF
CODE
TIME
E
OUTGOING MESSAGE
STORE
RECORD
CHECK
PLAY/
PAUSE
CHARGING
ERASE
SAVE
SKIP
MEMO/CONV
TIME
PAGE
LINE IN USE
REPEAT
ABC
DEF
MNO
WXY
I
AUTODIAL
3
6
9
#
1
4
2
5
8
0
1. OFF = the machine is off.
II
III
GHI
JKL
FLASH
HOLD
2. ON = "0" appears in the display. No
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messages are recorded.
PRS
TUV
3. Light flashes slowly = messages have been
PLAY
SPEED
7
PLAY/
PAUSE
played and saved.
TONE
OPER
REDIAL
4. Light flashes quickly = new messages have
I
MIC
✳
been received and not yet played.
BASE
PAGE
TIME & DAY STAMP
8
Press TIME SET/CHECK. The
SET THE TIME/DAY
minutes will appear in the display.
5
6
7
I
Set the current time and day. The TC-540 will
stamp each message with the time and day.
E
O
I
X
Lift the lid under the handset and press
00
TIME SET/CHECK. You will hear:
1
SET/CHECK
Sunday
Press SKIP to advance or REPEAT to
reverse the minute.
CODE
TIME
Press SKIP or REPEAT until the
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E
correct day is announced.
2
3
SKIP
Tuesday
32
+
Press TIME SET/CHECK. The hour
will appear in the display. The TC-540 will
announce the hour.
Press TIME SET/CHECK again to
end. The day and time will be announced.
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12:00
Tuesday,
3:32 p.m.
12
Press SKIP to advance or REPEAT to
reverse the hour. The correct hour
appears in the display. When the hour
changes from 11:00 to 12:00 the TC-540
will announce “AM” or “PM.”
4
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3:00
NOTE: If the time and day have not been set, all messages
will be stamped with Sunday 12:00 am.
03
BASE
P7AGE
G MESSAGES
PRE-RECORDED
CHECK THE OUTGOING
OUTGOING MESSAGE
MESSAGES
If you do not record an outgoing message for a
specific mailbox or a power failure depletes the
9 volt battery, the TC-540 will answer calls with
the following pre-recorded message:
You can listen to your outgoing messages
anytime.
Lift the lid under the handset and press
OUTGOING MESSAGE CHECK.
1
Please record a
message.
OUTGOING MESSAGE
RECORD
CHECK
The NEW MESSAGE
INDICATORS will flash and you will
hear:
2
3
SET/CHECK
Please select
mailbox.
ON/OFF
CODE
TIME
OUTGOING MESSAGE
Press MAILBOX 1, 2, or 3. The
TC-540 will play the corresponding
outgoing message.
RECORD
CHECK
CHARGING
ERASE
SAVE
SKIP
II
MEMO/CONV
PAGE
LINE IN USE
REPEAT
ABC
DEF
MNO
WXY
3
6
9
#
1
4
2
5
8
0
II
III
GHI
JKL
I
E
PRS
TUV
PLAY
SPEED
7
PLAY/
PAUSE
TONE
OPER
I
MIC
✳
BASE
PAGE
MAILBOXES & OUTGOIN
6
Lift the lid under the handset and press
MAILBOXES
OUTGOING MESSAGE
3
RECORD. You will hear:
The TC-540 features three individual mailboxes.
Each of the three mailboxes has a NEW
MESSAGE INDICATOR and an individual
outgoing message which may be customized for
business or personal use.
OUTGOING MESSAGE
Please select
mailbox.
RECORD
CHECK
The TC-540 automatically answers calls with the
outgoing message from MAILBOX 1. To
leave a message in another mailbox callers
must press and the mailbox number 2 or 3 on
The NEW
II
III
MESSAGE
4
INDICATORS
will flash.
*
a touchtone phone during or after the outgoing
E
message. Callers may leave messages in more
than one mailbox by pressing and a mailbox
*
number (1, 2 or 3).
PLAY/
PAUSE
RECORD OUTGOING
MESSAGES
I
The TC-540 has three outgoing messages, one
for each mailbox. To use only one mailbox,
record your outgoing message in MAILBOX 1.
To use two or three mailboxes, instruct callers in
outgoing message 1 (MAILBOX 1) to access
other mailboxes. A sample outgoing message
for MAILBOX 1 is as follows:
Press MAILBOX 1, 2, or 3. You will
hear a beep.
5
PLAY/
PAUSE
Hello, you’ve reached the
I
Newton’s. Press 2 for
*
Newton’s Tax Service. Press
3 to leave a message for Beth
Begin speaking about 6-8" from the
microphone.
*
Newton. Or leave a message
6
7
after the tone.
After you finish speaking, press
OUTGOING MESSAGE RECORD
again. The TC-540 will play your outgoing
message.
Be sure the digital display is lit or
flashing.
1
2
Hello, you have
reached...
Set the VOLUME CONTROL
(located on the right side) at the
midpoint. NOTE: The sound level is automatically
adjusted when the outgoing message is played over
the phone line.
Repeat steps 1-7 to record outgoing
messages for other mailboxes.
8
GENERAL
P5AGE
OPERATING INFORMATION
DIGITAL OUTGOING AND INCOMING MESSAGES
The outgoing and incoming messages are recorded on digital chips, which reduce mechanical
components and increase reliability. The TC-540 allows 14 minutes total of outgoing and incoming
message recording time. Install a 9 volt battery in the base unit to protect outgoing and incoming
messages in case of a power failure. (See battery installation page 32.)
OUTGOING MESSAGE BYPASS
Frequent callers can skip your outgoing message when they call to leave a message. Instruct them
to press # on their touchtone keypad any time after the TC-540 answers their call.
AUTO EXTENSION DISCONNECT
You can answer a call from any extension phone connected to the same line as the TC-540. Pick
up any extension phone after the TC-540 has answered the call. The unit will automatically stop
playing your outgoing message or recording a message. If it does not stop, briefly press and
release the hook-switch on the extension phone.
LINE-IN-USE INDICATOR
A green indicator on the base unit lets you know if the phone line is being used. It illuminates when
the cordless handset, the base unit speakerphone, or an extension phone connected to the same
line is in use.
GENERAL
IMPORTANT CORDLESS
PAGE
4
TELEPHONE INFORMATION
Interference Information
Notice: This cordless telephone uses radio communications between the handset and the base unit,
and may not ensure privacy of communication. Other devices including other cordless telephones
may interfere with the operation of this cordless telephone or cause noise during operation. Cordless telephone
equipment generates and receives radio waves and, if not installed and used properly, may pick up interference. To
prevent interference:
Avoid locations such as heating appliances, electrical equipment (e.g., fluorescent lamp, TV, radio,
refrigerator, computer), places subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, vibration, etc.
Locate the base unit in a high place in the house (such as the second floor) in order to receive
the most effective communication range. Fully extend the base unit antenna telephones must
not cause interference to any licensed radio service.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the set to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
CAUTION
1. Use batteries only intended for recharging. Use only the following battery pack:
Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable, 3.6 volts, 250-300 mAh.
2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
special disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies.) Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
CONTAINS: NICKEL-CADMIUM
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY.
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care when handling the battery(ies) in order not to short the
MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
battery(ies) with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.
The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
Ni-Cd
Charge the Handset Batteries Before Using the Cordless Telephone
The batteries lose their charge during shipping and storage. Be sure to charge the batteries before you use the
TC-540 cordless telephone. Place the handset in the base unit. The CHARGING INDICATOR will light. Leave the
handset in the base unit for 12-15 hours. (See page 20.)
Digital Security Code
The Digital Security Coding System automatically resets a new personal security code to one of over 256
combinations every time you return the TC-540 handset to the base unit. (Whenever the handset is returned to the
base unit you will hear a beep.) The security code prevents unauthorized use of your telephone line, false rings
and false dialing. (US. Patent No. 5,073,932)
Ultra Clear® Noise Reduction Circuit
The TC-540 is equipped with Ultra Clear Noise Reduction Circuitry (Compander Circuit). It reduces background
noise—reception is superior to conventional cordless telephones.
25 Channels with Optimum Channel Memory (OCMTM)
The TC-540 has 25 channels with Optimum Channel Memory. Optimum Channel Memory provides fast and clear
channel selection. The scanning circuit scans all 25 channels in your neighborhood to find the best available
channel. Once it finds the clear channels it selects and remembers the three best ones. When you press “Talk” to
call out or receive a call, the unit automatically provides you with the best channel. Whenever you place the
handset in the base unit for 2 seconds or more, the unit updates its memory. Press CHANNEL if you wish to
change channels manually. (U.S. Patents 5,197,093 & 5,418,839)
BASE
P3AGE
H SETTINGS
Install a 9 volt (9V) battery in the bottom
of the base unit to protect your outgoing
RING SELECT
5
and incoming messages, remote code
The answering machine is shipped with the Ring
Select Switch set to 4 rings. Set the RING
SELECT SWITCH to 2, 4, or TS to select
the number of rings before the TC-540 answers.
and time/day setting. (See page 32.) If
a 9-volt battery is installed and the
battery power is low, "Lb" will flash in the
display.
US Patents 5,400,393 & 5,289,529; Other
Patents Pending
TS 2 4
RINGS
SWITCH SETTINGS
The TC-540 has three switches on the back of
the unit and one on the side of the handset.
2 = The TC-540 will answer on the second ring.
4 = The TC-540 will answer on the fourth ring.
TS = When calling to retrieve messages from a
remote location, Tollsaver will help
POWER SAVER/RINGER
ON-OFF
The TC-540 is shipped with the HANDSET
RINGER SWITCH set to off. When the ringer
is off, the POWER SAVER is on and battery
power is conserved. Turn the handset ringer on
before use. The base unit ringer is always on.
eliminate toll charges by letting you know
if there are any new messages in the
mailboxes before the TC-540 answers.
When set to TS the TC-540 answers on:
Second ring = NEW messages
Fourth ring = NO new messages
NOTE: After you have retrieved messages, (from a remote
location or at the machine) tollsaver will reset to answer on the
fourth ring until a new message is recorded.
RINGER ON - When the ringer is ON, the
handset will ring when an incoming call or
paging signal is received. The rechargeable
batteries will last up to seven days in this mode
(the Power Saver Switch is OFF.)
TONE/PULSE
POWER SAVER (PWR SAVER) ON - When an
incoming call or a paging signal is received the
handset will not ring but, all other handset
functions will operate. The rechargeable
batteries will last up to 2 months in this mode
(the ringer is OFF.)
This switch configures the TC-540 to dial out
with either touchtone or pulse signals to match
the service supplied by your local telephone
company. The TC-540 is shipped with the
TONE/PULSE SWITCH in the Pulse
position. If you have touchtone service, set this
switch to Tone.
RINGER VOLUME
Set the RINGER VOLUME SWITCH to
control the telephone ringer volume.
HI = Loud
TONE PULSE
PULSE = for Rotary dialing or Pulse services
TONE = for Touchtone service
LO = Quiet
OFF = Ringer is turned off
OFF LO HI
RING VOL
BASE
PAGE
INSTALLATION & SWITC
2
CONNECT YOUR TC-540
PLUG the TC-540’s telephone cord
into a telephone wall jack.
1
WALL JACK
USE ONLY WITH
ADAPTOR
MODEL M/N-65
TS
RINGS
2
4
TONE PULSE
OFF LO HI
RING VOL
CONNECT the AC Adapter
Plug into the AC Adapter Outlet
on the back of the TC-540.
LOOP the cord through the AC
Adapter Cord Holder to prevent
accidental disconnection.
2
PLUG the AC Adapter into
an electrical wall outlet.
3
“PF” will flash in the display. The TC-540
is ready to record an outgoing message.
4
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PF
GENERAL
P1AGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for
wet locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to
the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in an enclosed environment unless proper ventilation
is provided.
7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by
persons walking on it.
8. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualified serviceman when
some service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or
other risks. Incorrect re-assembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls,
that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
12. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak near the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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