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ST88245
2.4GHz Cordless Telephone
with Call Waiting and Caller ID
OWNER’S
MANUAL
Visit our Web site at: www.sonigem.com
Customer Service: Call 1-800-287-4871 for help
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 3:04 PM Page i CONTENTS • Controls and Functions ........................inside front cover • Important Safety Instructions ..........................................iv Introduction ............................................................1 • Welcome ..........................................................................1 • Features ..........................................................................1 • Important Electrical Considerations .......
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 4:52 PM Page ii CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Handset antenna 2. Headset jack 3. Beltclip holes 4. Handset battery compartment 5. Handset earpiece 6. LCD display 7. CID (Caller ID)/MENU key 8. (Cursor up)/VOL (Volume) key 1 21 9. (Cursor down)/VOL (Volume) key /TONE/ (Left cursor) key 10. 22 11. PAUSE/REDIAL Key 2 5 12. SELECT key 13. Handset microphone 3 6 14. SPEED DIAL key 15. END key 14 7 16. TALK/FLASH key 8 15 17. #/ (Right cursor) key 9 16 18. MEM
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 3:04 PM Page iv IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: 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. Use a dry cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not use this pr
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 3:04 PM Page v D. If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.) E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Do not use the tele
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 3:04 PM Page 1 INTRODUCTION WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the SYLVANIA phone ST88245 with Call Waiting and Caller ID. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. FEATURES • 2.4GHz Technology • Caller ID on Call Waiting • 3-line Backlit Display • 30 Number Caller ID Memory • Face Up Charging • 10 Memory Dial Locations • 32 Digit Redial • Pulse/Tone Dialing • Page • 7 Hour Talk Time • Handset Earpiece and Rin
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 3:04 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception. Caution: Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm. IC NOTICE Terminal Equipment Notice: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifi
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 3:04 PM Page 3 More Than One Cordless Telephone If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home, they must operate on different channels. Press the CH/DELETE key to select a channel that provides the clearest communication. Cordless Telephone Privacy Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airwa
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 9/15/04 2:20 PM Page 4 INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE • Base • Handset • Rechargeable Battery (BT-905) • AC Adapter (AD-0001) • Telephone Cord • This Owner’s Manual OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (NOT INCLUDED) • Belt Clip • Bracket • Telephone Cord (Short) NOTE: To get the most from your phone, please read this owner’s manual thoroughly. 4
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 3:04 PM Page 5 INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING YOUR PHONE SELECTING A LOCATION Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. (A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power.) • Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ovens, or fluore
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 3:04 PM Page 6 CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE CORDS Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords: Caution! • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected. • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Caution: Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard or where it could not become chafed and c
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 9/15/04 2:20 PM Page 7 INSTALLATION On A Desk Top 1) Plug one end of the supplied TEL LINE modular cord into the TEL LINE DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base. 2) Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base and route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the base. 3) Plug the other end of the modular cord into a modular phone line jack. 4) Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. CAUTION: You must
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 9/15/04 2:20 PM Page 8 2) Plug one end of the supplied TEL LINE modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the base’s back. 3) Plug the supplied AC adapter's barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack. 4) Route the adapter and modular cords through the bracket’s grooves. 5) For a wall plate, align the bracket’s keyhole slots with the wall plate DC IN 9V studs and slide the base downward to secure it. For direct wall mounting, align the bracket’s keyhole slots with the mountin
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 3:04 PM Page 9 INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK 1) Remove the handset battery cover by pressing in on the cover release and sliding it downward. 2) Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. NOTE: The plastic connectors will fit together only one way. Make Red Black Wire Wire sure the battery’s connector is Red properly aligned. Use only the Black supplied
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 4:47 PM Page 10 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Initial Battery Charging Before plugging the phone line into your new phone for the first time, fully charge the rechargeable battery pack for 15-20 hours without interruption. 1) Place the handset on the base. 2) Make sure that CHARGE/IN USE LED lights. If the LED doesn’t light, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts. CHARGE / IN USE L
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 3:04 PM Page 11 ADJUSTING THE RINGER AND VOLUME CONTROLS Handset Ringer Tone and Volume Your ST88245 lets you choose from five ringer tone/volume setting, Ring Type A High, Ring Type A Low, Ring Type B High, Ring Type B Low, and Ringer OFF. When the phone is in standby mode, press the /VOL or /VOL key on the handset to select the handset ringer tone and volume. As you change the settings, the selection appears on the LCD. Handset Earpiece Volume The ST
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 3:04 PM Page 12 AUTOMATIC DIGITAL CODE SECURITY The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. 1) Remove the handset from the base unit. Press and hold PAGE on
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 3:04 PM Page 13 USING YOUR NEW PHONE MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Handset On Base Handset Off Base To answer Pick up the handset Press TALK/FLASH, any a call (Automatic Call Connection: number, /TONE/ or #/ . (Automatic Call Connection: ON) or pick up the handset and press TALK/FLASH. ON) or press TALK/FLASH. (Automatic Call Connection: (Automatic Call Connection: OFF) OFF) To make 1) Pick up the handset. 1) Press TALK/FLASH. a call 2) Press TALK/FLASH. 2) Lis
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 3:04 PM Page 14 CALL WAITING If you have “call waiting” service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press TALK/FLASH to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press TALK/FLASH again. USING REDIAL PAUSE/REDIAL calls the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long. SELECTING A DIFFERENT CHANNEL If you encounter interference while using you
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UP044DH (ST88245) OM resize 3/4/04 6:13 PM Page 15 MEMORY DIALING STORING PHONE NUMBERS AND NAMES Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. Your ST88245 stores up to 10 names/numbers in the handset. 1) Press MEM then “Select Memory” Select Memory 01 is displayed. 02 2) Press /VOL and /VOL, or enter a number (0 - 9) to select the memory location where you would like to store the number. 3) Press SELECT twice. The following screen Store Name appears and a cur
