Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TC924 Curtis
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OWNER'S MANUAL 2.4 GHz Cordless T elephone Caller ID PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT with Call Waiting Model : TC924 Option AM PM TOTAL L-D-C C-F CALLS BATT MSG DIR NE W RPT # P AGE I.
Safety Instructions........................................................................................................... 3 HANDSET CONTROLS................................................................................................... 5 BASE UNIT Controls.
Contents Function Settings....................................................................................................... 21 A. Setting the Ringer Level................................................................................ 22 B. Changing the Language.
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.
D. If the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the telephone to normal operation.
5 HANDSET Controls 1. New Call/Msg Waiting (Message Waiting) LED Indicator: (New Call) Blinks to indicate that you have a new Caller ID call stored in memory. (Message Waiting) Blinks when receiving a Message Waiting signal, if you have subscribed to a Voice Mail message service from your local telephone company.
HANDSET Controls 6 3. Talk Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call. 4. HANDSET Volume Control (HI, MID, LOW) Switch: Select the receiver volume level (HI, MID, LOW). 5. TELEPHONE KEYPAD Buttons: Allows you to make a call depending on pressed button.
BASE UNIT Controls 7 1. TONE/PULSE Select Switch 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION JACK 3. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK 4. BASE UNIT ANTENNA 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.
8 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.
7. Install the HANDSET BATTERY PACK by plugging it into the BATTERY CONNECTOR inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 8. Place the BATTERY PACK inside the BATTERY COMPARTMENT. 9. Slide the HANDSET BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER firmly into place in its closed position.
Minutes Seconds Call Timer Display 02 08 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.
Placing Calls 1. Press the Talk 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, press the Talk button again or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT . OR 1. Dial the phone number.
Using the Headset Feature Y our 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 right side of the HANDSET .
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.
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 phone conversation with the first caller.
Caller List This phone automatically stores the last 80 calls received. It records call information such as caller’s name and telephone number together with the date and time of the call. The NEW CALL LED indicator will blink to indicate that you have a new Caller ID call stored in memory.
Storing Caller ID Records into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to store into the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK).
Name and Telephone Number DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) This DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) lets you scroll through the list to find the person you need for one touch dialing. You can store up to 40 names and telephone numbers in the Memory. Viewing the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1.
Telephone Keypad Characters The TELEPHONE KEYPAD buttons are used to enter characters when entering names and numbers. Press the appropriate TELEPHONE KEYPAD button to get the following characters. You can store a maximum of 18 characters on the letter icon and a maximum of 22 digits on the number icon.
Placing Calls from the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the Dir button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you want to call. OR Press a TELEPHONE KEYPAD ( 2/ABC to 9/WXYZ ) that corresponds to the first letter of a Caller’s name.
Deleting a Stored Number in the DIRECTORY (PHONE BOOK) 1. Press the Dir button. 2. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to find the record you wish to delete. 3. Press the Scan/Del button. The LCD screen will display “ERASE ITEM?” 4. To delete the record, press the Scan/Del button again.
Function Settings You can change the setting on the HANDSET in the functions menu. Access the functions menu by pressing and holding the Voice Mail/Func button. There are 11 settings in the functions menu which can be changed. You can scroll through the function menu in the listed order by pressing the SCROLL DOWN button.
TELEPHONE Function KEYPAD Voice Mail: Programs the one-touch number that enables easy access to the voice mail service provided by your telephone company.
6. Continue with programming or press the Voice Mail/Func button to return to STANDBY mode. C. Turning the FIRST RING ON or OFF 1. Press and hold the Voice Mail/Func button to enter the menu. 2. Press the 3 button to go to the FIRST RING programming option.
E. Adjusting the Contrast 1. Press and hold the Voice Mail/Func button to enter the menu. 2. Press the 5 button to go to the CONTRAST programming option. 3. Press the Flash/Edit button to change the setting. “4” will begin flashing. 4. Press the SCROLL UP or DOWN button to toggle from 1 to 8 levels of contrast.
5. When the desired setting is displayed, press and hold the Re/Pa/Save button to save the setting. A long “beep” will sound to confirm the setting has been saved. 6. Continue with programming or press the Voice Mail/Func button to return to STANDBY mode.
J. Deleting Message Waiting Indication 1. Press and hold the Voice Mail/Func button to enter the menu. 2. Press the 0 button to go to the MESSAGE WAITING programming option. 3. Press the Flash/Edit button to reset the Message Waiting Indication. “DEL” will begin flashing.
Security System Y our cordless telephone uses a digital coding security system to prevent unauthorized use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless telephone. The system has its own identifying signal created by microcomputers in both the BASE UNIT and the HANDSET .
Recharging the BATTERY PACK The nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) BATTERY PACK in the HANDSET can be recharged many times using the built-in charger in the BASE UNIT . When the BATT LOW symbol appears on the LCD Screen, a “beep” sound will be heard every 12 seconds.
Problem Solving Section For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems. Phone does not work, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source. 2. HANDSET is charged. 3. TONE/PULSE Select Switch is in the right position.
If after pressing the Talk button, you receive three “beeps” and no dial tone, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source. 2. If you had a power failure or had unplugged the BASE UNIT , replace the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system.
Technical Information This cordless telephone uses radio frequencies to allow mobility. There are certain difficulties in using radio frequencies with a cordless telephone. While these are normal, the following could affect the operation of your system.
FCC NOTICE The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this telephone. 1. This telephone is hearing aid compatible.
RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
FCC Requirements 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.
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