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2.4 GHz Extra Handset and
Recharge Cradle
with Call-Waiting Caller ID
for Use with Model 23200
User’s Guide
Please read this manual
before operating product
for the first time.
Model 23210
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Important Information Equipment Approval Information 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. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company 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
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Important Information Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 re
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Table of Contents Cell Ring Tone .................................................12 Equipment Approval Information ............ 2 Cell Ring Vol ....................................................13 Interference Information .......................... 3 Set Voicemail ...................................................13 Licensing .................................................... 3 VIP Melody .......................................................14 Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) ...........
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Introduction Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there 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. Congratulations on purchasing this extra RCA cordless handset with Call-Waiting Caller ID. This telephone has been designed to be simple to use. However, you can reach the handset’s full potential more quickly by taking a few minutes to read this instruct
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Connections & Setup Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Recharge cradle Handset Battery Handset Belt clip Battery compartment (5-2671) (5-2670) (5-2661) cover Installation INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with 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,
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Connections & Setup Installing the Recharge Cradle Choose the best location to install the recharge cradle, it should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top. Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use. 1. Push down on the top of the battery compartment cover (located on the back of each handset) and remove the cover. 2. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the battery compartment. NOTE: It is important to maintain the pola
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Connections & Setup Handset Layout speaker (button) display home in-use cell in-use indicator indicator cell home (button) (button) CID/vol CID/vol (button) (button) voicemail memory (button) (button) redial hold (button) (button) intercom delete (button) (button) format/conference (button) flash/exit (button) #pause/ringer on-off (button) prog/mute (program/mute button) Recharge Cradle Layout charge (indicator) 8
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Programming the Handset Programming the Handset Handset Registration 1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu. 3. Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP. 4. Press prog/mute button to confirm. 5. Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the REGISTRATION menu. 6. Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. REGISTRATION 1YES 2NO shows in the display. 7. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1 or 2,
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Programming the Handset 4. Press prog/mute button to enter ROOM MONITOR menu, ROOM MONITOR EXTENSION ? shows in the display. 5. Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset number to be monitored, either 1, 2, or 3. 6. The receiving handset will turn on the microphone and the originating handset will turn on the earpiece to monitor sound from the receiving handset. NOTE: For room monitoring mode to work, the originating handset must NOT be on the cradle. NOTE: While in room monitoring mode, the
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Programming the Handset Handset Name 1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu. 3. Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP. 4. Press prog/mute button to confirm. 5. Press the CID/vol or buttons button to scroll to the HANDSET NAME menu. 6. Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. HANDSET NAME shows in the display. 7. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one letter is stored
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Programming the Handset Ringer Volume There are two ways to adjust the ringer volume. Method 1: 1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the #pause/ringer on-off button to display SET RINGER 1HI 2LOW 3OFF. 3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to your selection. 1HI is the default setting. 4. Press #pause/ringer on-off button again to save and display the new selection for a few seconds. Method 2: 1.
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Programming the Handset 7. Use the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the desired setting (1 through 20). You will hear a sample of the ringer tone/melody you select. 8. Press the prog/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone and the selected ringer tone shows in the display. Cell Ring Vol 1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu. 3. Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP. 4. Pres
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Programming the Handset VIP Melody This feature allows you to assign a specific melody to someone you want to get your attention when the person calls. When a VIP melody is assigned and that person calls, the unit rings the normal ring for the first ring and then follows with VIP melody ring. You may choose from ten different polyphonic melodies and may store up to 10 VIP records. NOTE: This feature ONLY works when the following conditions are met. 1. You have subscribed to Caller ID. 2. You
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Programming the Handset Changing a Stored VIP Melody Record Use the Storing VIP Melody procedure to change the number of a selected record and replace the old phone number with new phone number. When REPLACE VIP# ? shows in the display, you must press prog/mute button on the handset to confirm replacement. Reviewing And Deleting Stored VIP Melody Record 1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu. 3. Press CID/vol or button
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Programming the Handset Area Code 1. Make sure the cordless handset is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the prog/mute button to go to the main menu. 3. Press CID/vol or buttons to scroll to HANDSET SETUP. 4. Press prog/mute button to confirm. 5. Press the CID/vol or buttons to scroll to the AREA CODE menu. 6. Press prog/mute button to enter the menu. SET AREA CODE - - - shows in the display. 7. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your 3-digit area code. 8. Press the prog/mute button to confirm. Y
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Programming the Handset 10. Press the prog/mute button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone. Then HANDSET X DEREGISTERED shows in the display to confirm the handset is deregistered. NOTE: When you complete the de-registration process, HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display. To use the handset, you must register the handset. Global De-Registration If one or more handsets becomes lost, you should de-register all handsets to ensure proper system operation. Follow the steps below t
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Basic Information Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery 5-2670 that is compatible with this unit. CAUTION: To ensure the phone/battery performance, use ONLY RCA model 23210 charging cradle and 23200 base for battery charging. 1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in talk mode) before you replace battery. 2. Remove the battery compartment cover. 3. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack from Battery the jack inside the b
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Basic Information Belt Clip and Optional Headset Slot for belt clip Connecting the Belt Clip 1. To attach the belt clip, insert the sides of the belt clip into the slots on each side of the handset. 2. Snap the ends of the belt clip into place. Headset plug Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset Each handset can be used with an optional headset hands free operation. 1. Connect the headset to the headset jack on the side of the handset The handset receiver and microphone are disabled wh
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Troubleshooting Battery If you experience any of the following problems, even after recharging the battery, you may need to replace the battery pack: • Short talk time • Poor sound quality • Limited range • Charge indicator fails to turn on General Product Care To keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone. • Clean the phone with a soft cloth. • Never use strong cleaning agents, paint thinner, abr
