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900 MHz CORDLESS CALLER ID
TELEPHONE WITH CALL WAITING
40 CHANNEL AUTOSCAN
Model MH9915
OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE.
KEEP FOR YOUR
REFERENCE.
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Special Features ongratulations on your selection of a quality BellSouth Product. With proper care, and by following the setup and user instructions in this manual, this unit C will provide you with years of trouble-free service. BellSouth is committed to providing quality products that fit your needs. We would like to have any comments or suggestions you might have on this product. You may mail your comments to: U.S. Electronics 105 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 When examining your new Bell
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Special Features HEADSET JACK - Your telephone can utilize a headset for hands-free communication. BELT CLIP - Use the BELT CLIP to hang your HANDSET on your belt. CALLER ID SYSTEM Multi-Function Large LCD Screen - Shows the number you are dialing and, with Caller ID service (available through subscription from your local telephone company), displays information about the caller before you answer the call. Name and Number DIRECTORY (PHONEBOOK) - Stores up to 40 names and numbers so that you can
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HANDSET Controls 1. HANDSET ANTENNA 10. MESSAGE NEW CALL/ WAITING LED INDICATOR Pg. 13, 14 2. LARGE LCD SCREEN 11. VOLUME CONTROL 3. RE (REDIAL)/PA (PAUSE) (HI, MID, LOW) /SAVE BUTTON Pg. 10, SWITCH 15~18, 20~25 12. BATT LOW 4. DIR (DIRECTORY) INDICATOR Pg. 27 BUTTON Pg. 14~19 13. SCROLL UP-DOWN/SHIFT 5. TALK BUTTON LEFT-RIGHT BUTTON Pg. 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, Pg. 12, 14~24 14, 18, 29 14. HEADSET JACK Pg.
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HANDSET Controls save 3. /re (REDIAL)/pa (PAUSE) Button: (SAVE) Press and hold down to save the changes on the listed items. (REDIAL) Press to redial the last number you dialed. save (PAUSE) Press to insert a pause while dialing. (You will need the /re/pa button to dial numbers which use an alternative Long Distance Access Code.) dir 4. DIRECTORY (PHONEBOOK) Button: Press to access names and numbers stored in the DIRECTORY (PHONEBOOK). (See pages 14 to 19 for details.) talk 5.
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BASE UNIT Controls 1. TELEPHONE LINE 2. POWER-IN 3. TONE/PULSE CONNECTION JACK CONNECTION JACK SELECT SWITCH Pg. 5, 6, 9, 30 Pg. 5, 6 Pg. 6, 30 4. BASE UNIT ANTENNA Pg. 5, 10, 30, 31 5. IN USE/CHARGE LED INDICATOR Pg. 10, 11 6. PAGE BUTTON 7. CHARGE TERMINALS
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BASE UNIT Controls 1. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK 3. TONE/PULSE Select Switch 4. BASE UNIT ANTENNA: Raise or reposition for the best reception. 5. IN USE/CHARGE LED Indicator: (IN USE) Lights up to indicate that the HANDSET is in TALK mode. (CHARGE) Lights up when the HANDSET is placed on the BASE UNIT for charging. page 6. Button: Press to page the HANDSET. 7. CHARGE TERMINALS: For charging the HANDSET BATTERY PACK. For best performance, clean the CHA
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Contents Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................3 Getting Started...........................................................................................................................5 Desk Mounting............................................................................................................................8 Wall Mounting.............................................................
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Contents Function Settings................................................................................................................20 A. Setting the Ringer Level.......................................................................................... 21 B. Changing the Language...........................................................................................21 C. Turning the First Ring ON or OFF............................................................................. 22 D. S
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Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, always follow these basic safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. 3. Do not use this telephone near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else where there is water. 4. Avoid using a telephone (o
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Safety Instructions E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. 16. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 17. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 18. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 19. Use caution when installing or modifying te
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Getting Started Connecting Your Phone This section is a reference guide to the basic functions and operations of your cordless telephone. For more detailed descriptions of the operations and features of this telephone, refer to the Contents on page 1. 1. Carefully remove your cordless telephone from its shipping carton. If there is any visible damage, do not attempt to operate this equipment. Return it to the place of purchase. 2. Check to be sure you have all items that come with this cordless
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Getting Started BASE UNIT BASE UNIT TELEPHONE LINE ANTENNA CONNECTION JACK ! 120V WALL OUTLET TELEPHONE JACK TONE/PULSE POWER-IN SELECT SWITCH CONNECTION JACK AC ADAPTOR TELEPHONE LINE CORD 8. Install the HANDSET BATTERY PACK by plugging it into the BATTERY CONNECTOR inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 9. Place the BATTERY PACK inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 10. Slide the HANDSET BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER firmly into BATTERY PACK place in its closed position. 11. IMPORTANT: Before initial use, ch
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Getting Started talk Press the button to confirm that you have a dial tone. If you do not get a dial tone, review steps 3 through 12. If you still do not have a dial tone, refer to the Problem Solving section on page 29. Belt Clip Installation With the back of the HANDSET facing up, insert one side of the BELT CLIP HOOK into the matching slot at the top side of the HANDSET. Press down on the opposite side of the BELT CLIP until the other hook locks into the slot on the side of the HANDSET.
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Desk Mounting Desk Mounting One of the special features of your telephone is the unique design of the MOUNTING BRACKET which can hold your phone at an angle of 30° when desk mounting. There are two positions to choose from: 1. NORMAL POSITION (MOUNTING BRACKET not required): For normal position, as shown in Figure 1, place the BASE UNIT on any desired but suitable FIGURE 1 location. 2. 30° POSITION (See Figure 2): With the back of the BASE UNIT facing up, insert the hooks of the MOUNTING BRACK
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Cordless Telephone Operation Preparing for Use Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require recharging of the BATTERY PACK more often. 1. Place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 12 hours. 2. After 12 hours, remove the HANDSET from the BASE UNIT. 3. Raise or reposition the BASE UNIT ANTENNA for the best reception. Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require
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Cordless Telephone Operation Placing Calls talk 1. Press the button, the Call Timer starts to count. 2. Wait until you hear a dial tone and then dial the phone number. 3. When you have finished your call, talk press the button again or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. OR 1, 3 1. Dial the phone number. talk 2. Press the button. The number displayed will be dialed. 3. When you have finished with your call, talk press the button again or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. Redi
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Cordless Telephone Operation Using the Headset Feature Your telephone can utilize a headset (not included) to be connected to your HANDSET for you to enjoy hands-free communication. Insert the small plug on the end of the headset into the HEADSET JACK at the left side of the HANDSET. Follow the procedures discussed in “Receiving Calls” and “Placing Calls” to receiveand place a call. HEADSET MICROPHONE SPEAKER HEADSET PLUG (2.5mm) HEADSET JACK NOTE: When you plug the headset plug into the HEADSE
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Caller ID System Operation Caller ID System This telephone automatically displays an incoming caller’s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. It records up to 80 calls and stores the data in Memory. IMPORTANT: You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your local telephone company to utilize this feature. Viewing Caller Information During Incoming Calls 1. When there is an incoming call, the name and the telephone number of the caller will automatically appe
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Caller ID System Operation Caller ID with Call Waiting When you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, this telephone will display the name and number of the second caller while you are having a conversation with the first caller. Second When a new call comes in while you are Caller MIN SEC talking, you will hear a notification beep from the HANDSET and the volume is momentarily First muted. The new caller’s name and phone Caller number, if available, appears on the
