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DECT 6.0
Multi-Handset
Cordless Telephone
User's Guide
Please read this manual before operating
product for the first time.
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Model 2101/2101-2/2101-3/2101-4
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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.
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2 Rights of the Telephone Company 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 t
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• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna. • Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional s u g ges ti o n s. Al so , t h e F ed era l C o m m u n i c a t i o n s C o m m i s s i o n h a s
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Industry Canada (I.C.) Notice This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Le présent materiel est conforme aux specifications techniques applicables d'Industrie Canada.” The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the R
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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. 6
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Table of Contents Turn off the ringer for all Equipment Approval incoming calls...............................................20 Information......................................2 Adjust the earpiece volume.......................20 Interference Information...............3 Mute the microphone.................................20 Hearing Aid Compatibility Intercom Operation........................21 (HAC)..................................................4 Make a call to another
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Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for 2101 single handset model) Make sure your package includes the items listed here. Battery compartment Base cover Handset Telephone Handset AC Power line cord battery pack adaptor For Model 2101-2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, battery pack and cover than shown above. For Model 2101-3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, battery p
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Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type Wall plate modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you Modular don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone telephone company to find out how to get one installed. line jack Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
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• Always use the cables provided with the product. • For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • This equipment is not designed to make emergency calls when the power fails. An alternative has to be made available to allow emergency calls. • Do not expose the phone to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. • Do not drop your phone or allow objects to fall on your phone. • Do not use any cleani
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Overview of the phone 1 • Earpiece. 2 • End the call. • Exit the menu/operation. 3 • Scroll up on the menu. • Increase the earpiece volume. • Enter the call log. 1 4 • Exit the menu/operation. • Backspace the characters or digits. 5 • Scroll down on the menu. • Decrease the earpiece volume. • Enter the phonebook. 6 • Enter redial list and dial the 15 2 recent number. 3 7 • Flash the phone line. 14 4 8 • Press to enter a pause. 5 13 6 • P
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Display Icons In standby mode, the icons shown on the main screen tell you what features are available on your handset. Icon Descriptions When the handset is off the base station/charger, the bars indicate the battery level (full, medium and low). When the handset is on the base station/charger, the bars keep scrolling until charging completes. The empty battery icon flashes and you hear an alert tone. The battery is low and needs recharging. Indicates that the handset is regis
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3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment. 4. Insert the battery pack. 5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place. Base Station 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall. 13
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2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular jack. 3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the back of the base. 4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying the battery is charging. 5. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge the phone, battery performance is comprom
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Check the signal strength It displays the link status between the handset and base station. The signal icon was shown steady on when handset is linked with base. Ensure the handset is linked to the base station before you make or receive calls and carry out the phone functions and features. • If you hear warning tones when you are on the phone, the handset is almost out of battery or the handset is out of range. Charge the battery or move the handset closer to the base station. Self-de
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Set the handset’s volume You can select among 4 volume levels or [OFF]. 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [PERSONAL SET] > [HANDSET TONES] > [RING VOLUME], then press [OK] to confirm. 3. Select a volume level, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Tip •• To turn off the melody, press and hold [# PAUSE/RINGER] in standby mode. Then displays on the screen. Set the key tone Key tone is the sound made when you press a key on the handset. 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [PERSONAL SET] >
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Unregister the handsets 1. If two handsets share the same base station, you can unregister a handset with another handset. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select [ADVANCED SET] > [UNREGISTER], then press [OK] to confirm. 4. Select the handset number to be unregistered. 5. Press [OK] to confirm. »» The handset is unregistered. Tip • The handset number displays beside the handset name in standby mode. Restore default settings You can reset your phone settings to the original factory settings. 1. P
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Dial mode Note: This feature only applies to models that support both tone and pulse dial. Dial mode is the telephone signal used in your country. The phone supports tone (DTMF) and pulse (rotary) dial. Consult your service provider for more detailed information. Set the dial mode 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [ADVANCED SET] > [DIAL MODE], then press [OK] to confirm. 3. Select a dial mode, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Note: If your phone is in pulse dial mode, press
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Quick call 1. Press . 2. Dial the phone number. »» The number is dialed out. »» The duration of your current call is displayed. Dial before you call 1. Dial the phone number • To erase a digit, press [BACK]. • To enter a pause, press and hold [#PAUSE/RINGER]. 2. Press to dial out the call. Redial the most recent number 1. Press . 2. Press REDIAL. 3. Press [OK]. »» The most recent number is then dialed out. Call from the redial list 1. Press REDIAL. 2. Press the UP or DOW
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Note: The call timer displays the talk time of your current call. Note: If you hear warning tones, the handset is almost out of battery or the handset is out of range. Charge the battery or move the handset closer to the base station. End a call You can end a call in these ways: • Press ; or • Place the handset on the base station or charging cradle. Answer a call When the phone rings, press to answer the call. Warning: When the handset rings, keep the handset away from your ear t
