RCA H5450RE3 User Guide

RCA H5450RE3 - Cordless Extension Handset Manual

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    TM 4 Line Accessory Handset User's Guide Please read this manual before operating this product for the first time. Model H5450
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    instructions for details. Notes • This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. • Party lines trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service of Part 68,
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    pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
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    CAUTION: TO REDUCE ThE RISK OF ELECTRIC ShOCK, DO NOT REMOvE COvER (OR BACK). NO USER SERvICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERvICINg TO qUALIFIED SERvICE PERSONNEL. ThE ExCLAMATION POINT WIThIN ThE TRIANgLE IS A WARNINg SIgN ALERTINg YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYINg ThE PRODUCT. SEE MARKINg
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    handset phones anywhere there is an A/C electrical outlet. The RCA 25450 Telephone System functions like a PBX office system. Calls are handled in a way that offer similar privacy. This user's guide will cover the basics to get you started, explain the advanced features of the Cordless Handset
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    Headset Jack...19 Mute...19 Hold ...19 Exit Button...19 Voice Mail Button 19 Voice Mail Indicator Light 19 Intercom Button 20 Call Forwarding 20 Conference Calling 20 Second Incoming Call 20 Caller ID...20 Call Waiting...21 Extension Groups 21 Using Your RCA 25450 Phone System
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    System...49 Sound...50 Phone Settings 53 Dialing Prefix...53 Area Codes...54 Call Forwarding 56 Extension Group Setting 57 Auto or Manual Line Selection Settings 59 Second Incoming Call (2nd Call Alert 60 Headset and Belt Clip Operation 61 Replacing the Batteries 62 Cordless Handset Battery
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    refer to the owner's manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the 900 MHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-range
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    Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the following items: Connections and Setup REDIAL MENU Belt Clip Base Charging Cradle Cordless Handset Charger/AC Adapter Battery Compartment Cover Battery Pack Charging Cradle Bracket 
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    for 12 hours before the first use. NOTE: Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for 12 hours) prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised. NOTE: The Cordless Handset may feel warm to the touch
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    the wall and mark the mounting screw positions. 3. Drill holes in wall using appropriate size drill bit. 4. Insert anchor screws into the wall. We recommend . 10. Insert the Cordless Handset into the cradle. Charge the battery for 12 hours before the first use. Loop inside to prevent pinching 11
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    the Cordless Handset Registering the Cordless Handset Cordless handsets must be registered with the Base Unit before use. If the Cordless Handset was purchased with the Base Unit as a system, the Cordless Handset has already been registered. The ID will be displayed when the Cordless Handset is
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    this time. 13. When finished, the Cordless Handset display will show "Registration completed". The new ID number is shown on the first line of the Cordless Handset display. 14. Repeat the steps for each Cordless Handset to be registered. Deregister Cordless Handset You will program the Base Unit
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    button to scroll through the options until "Deregister HS" appears on the display. 11. Press the soft button. 12. The Cordless Handset will link to the Base Unit at this time. The Cordless Handset display will show "Deregistration completed," and return to standby. 13. Repeat the steps for each
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    Cordless Handset Layout Cordless Handset Receiver LCD display Soft Button Exit Talk Navigation Button (Volume + - /Directory/Caller ID) Keypad Intercom Voice Mail Microphone Antenna Voice Mail Indicator Soft Button Speaker End/Power Flash Speakerphone Features 15
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    Features Cordless Handset Charging Cradle Layout Contacts 16
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    received Line Indicators - Indicate the line number(s) being accessed or held. Handset ID - Displays a 2-digit Handset ID Battery Strength Indicator - Number of bars is proportional to the amount of battery time remaining. Indicates charging when in charger cradle The second and third lines can
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    perform the function above the Soft Button. MENU System (Adjust Settings and Registration) Use the Menu system by pressing the soft button to adjust sound set- tings, phone settings, and to register Cordless Handsets. NOTE: You must exit the Menu System before you can make a call. Redial Soft
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    supports a standard 2.5 mm headset plug. Mute Available through the soft button. During a call, allows you to temporar- ily turn off the microphone on the Cordless Handset, headset, or speakerphone so the person on the line cannot hear you. Flash button Press to send a signal to a phone line
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    extension to an external phone number. Call Transferring Allows you to move a call from one extension to another. Conference Calling The conference call function allows a caller from the Base Unit or a Cordless Handset to add a third person to a call. The call must include at least one outside line
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    hear a call waiting tone. NOTE: The call waiting tone is audible only to the extension that is on the line. No other extension will hear the tone or can answer the call. Extension Groups This feature allows several Cordless Handset users to be called or paged at the same time as one group. The first
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    or plugging in a headset. Refer to Auto or Manual Line Selection in this User's Guide for instructions on setting your Cordless Handset to the Auto or Manual Line Selection Mode. Auto Line-Selection Dial The Auto Line-Selection Dial function allows the user to dial a phone number without first
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    Using Your RCA 25450 Phone System 5. Otherwise, it will enter talk mode. The corresponding receiver, headset, or speakerphone will be turned on. 6. If the Cordless Handset loses the connection with the Base Unit due to interference, it will try to re-establish the connection for 10 seconds and the
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    Using Your RCA 25450 Phone System 7. If the Cordless Handset loses the connection with the Base Unit due the phone number entered. 5. Before the auto or manual line-selection dial is made, an incoming call takes priority and will cancel the pre-dialing. Redial The redial function allows the user
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    Using Your RCA 25450 Phone System 2. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the last 10 numbers dialed. 3. Press the Talk, or Speaker button to make an auto or manual line-selection dial. The phone number shown will be sent. 4. Before the auto or manual line-selection dial is made,
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    Using Your RCA 25450 Phone System 2. Lift the Cordless Handset from the charging cradle and press the is also used when setting up a conference call (Please refer to ThreeWay Conference Calls for details). When a call is on hold, the extension that put the call on hold will remind the user with
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    . NOTE: The Cordless Handset must be within the Base Unit's coverage area to resume a call. Otherwise, it will fail and the display will show "No connection" . Call Waiting To use this feature, you must subscribe to a Caller ID with a Call Waiting Service. When you are on the phone and you are
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    Systems and Settings Transferring a Call to Another Extension The Call Transfer function allows the user to move a call from one extension . 4. Enter a valid two-digit extension, or extension group using the keypad. The Cordless Handset will page the selected extension(s). 5. If the paging is not
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    cancel call transfer at any time, press the soft button. 4. Enter a valid two-digit extension, or extension group using the keypad (0-9, *, #). The Cordless Handset will page the selected extension(s). 5. End the call to complete the unannounced call transfer. Intercom Calls Intercom calls allow
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    "System busy". Otherwise, the handset receiver or headset will be turned on. NOTE: To cancel an intercom call at any time, press the End button. Receiving an Intercom Call 1. When an intercom call arrives, the Cordless Handset will ring and/or vibrate. The display will show the caller's Extension
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    its own voice mailbox. Each Cordless Handset has a mailbox number that is the same as it's ID/extension number. The system can hold up to 100 minutes of messages with each message having a limit of sixty-four 64 seconds. NOTE: The default password is "0000". Use this password when setting up voice
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    , Systems and Settings Refer to the Base Unit/Cordless Handset User's Guide for information on resetting extension passwords. Voice Mail Box Management Options VM box management allows the user to manage their extension password and customize their mailbox greeting. Change Extension Password
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    Advanced Functions, Systems and Settings Play greeting 1. Press the Voice Mail button. 2. Enter your two-digit Cordless Handset ID followed by the Voice Mail button. 2. Enter your two-digit Cordless Handset ID followed by your four-digit extension password when prompted. 3. Press 5 or 6 on
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    are finished, press the soft button. 8. The system plays the message recorded and returns to the VM box option screen. Delete greeting 1. Press the Voice Mail button. 2. Enter your two-digit Cordless Handset ID followed by your four-digit extension password when prompted. 3. Press 5 or 6 on the
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    options are available when accessing voice mail including play new, play old, and VM box option. Play New Messages 1. Press the Voice Mail button. The display will show "Connecting..." while the Cordless Handset contacts the voice mail system. If the connection fails, the display will show "No
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    users at a time. If voice mail is in use, the display will show "System busy". 3. Enter the two-digit VM box number followed by the four-digit extension confirmation tone should sound each time you press 3. 11. To delete a new message, press the soft button. 12. "Delete" appears on the display.
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    display will show "Connecting..." while the Cordless Handset contacts the voice mail system. If the connection fails, the display will show "No connection". 2. Voice mail can only be accessed by 2 users at a time. If voice mail is in use, the display will show "System busy". 3. Enter the two-digit
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    Advanced Functions, Systems and Settings 6. To listen to old messages, press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the options until "Play old" appears on the display. 7.
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    from an offsite location using a touch tone phone. To access voice mail remotely the auto attendant must be on. The voice prompts may differ if the system is not using the default messages. 1. The auto attendant will answer the call. The voice prompt will ask "Please enter extension number or press
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    Advanced Functions, Systems and Settings 6. When the message has finished, the voice prompt will NOTE: Messages will remain in voice mail until deleted. 10. Messages can be transferred to another extension. The voice prompt will say, "Press five to transfer this message." After pressing "5", the voice
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    , Systems and Settings Directory The directory stores up to 100 names and numbers. Names can have up to 16 characters. Phone number 4. Enter the name when prompted by the display using the keypad. NOTE: To enter a letter or number using the keypad, press the corresponding keypad number one or
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    Advanced Functions, Systems and Settings 6. Enter the number when prompted by the display using the keypad. 7. To save the 6on the Navigation button to reach the exact record. NOTE: To enter a letter using the keypad, press the corresponding keypad number one or more times according to the order
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    Advanced Functions, Systems and Settings 4. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the options until "Edit" appears on the display. 6. Press the soft button. 7. Edit the name when prompted by the display using the keypad. NOTE: To enter a letter or number using the keypad,
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    Advanced Functions, Systems and Settings Clear All 1. To enter the directory, press 3on the a Cordless Handset to add a third person to a call. The call must include at least one outside line. Conference calls between three extensions are not supported. Add Extension From Cordless Handset 1.
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    Systems and Settings 7. The display will show "Select line to conference" and list all lines which have been placed on hold. 8. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to locate the line two parties still in conversation. Add Phone Line From Cordless Handset 1. Press the soft button. 2. "Hold"
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    (date and time). To use this feature, you must subscribe to a Caller ID with a Call Waiting Service. The display will show the date and time of call on the first line, followed by the name on the second line, and the phone number on the third line. An unread record will have a "NEW" at the end of
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    Advanced Functions, Systems and Settings 3. To display the telephone number without the "1" or area code, press the soft button. 4. To return to displaying the telephone number with area
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    Advanced Functions, Systems and Settings Clear All Caller ID Information from the Call Log 1. To clear all Caller ID information from the Call Log, press the soft button. 2.
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    : Some settings listed below are described in other sections of this User's Guide. Cordless Handset Sound Ring Volume Ring Tone Key Volume Key Tone Phone setting Dialing Prefix Area Codes Call Forward Group Setting Line Selection 2nd Call Alert Registration Register HS Deregister HS Soft Button
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    , Systems and Settings Sound The phone's volumes and tones can be adjusted to the user's preferences including: Cordless Handset Receiver, Speakerphone, and Headset volumes. Receiver, Speakerphone, or Headset Voice Volume Adjust the voice volume of the person you are listening to on the line by
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    volume setting, press the soft button. Ring Tone The ring tone can be changed using the menu system. There are four different ring tones. The selected ring tone will remain in effect for future phone calls until changed. 1. Press the soft button. 2. "Sound" appears on the display. 3. Press the
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    the soft button. Key Tone The key tone can be changed using the menu system. There are four different key tones with key tone 1 the default. The selected key tone will remain in effect for future phone calls until
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    Line Selection, and 2nd Call Alert can be configured to the user's preferences. Dialing Prefix When turned on, the dialing prefix allows the user to enter or store up to 14 digits before calling a phone number. This function is useful when using credit and calling cards or phone services requiring
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    Advanced Functions, Systems and Settings Turn Off Dialing Prefix 1. Press the soft button. 2. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the options until "Phone setting" appears on the display. 3. Press the soft button. 4. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through
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    and Settings 7. Press the soft button. 8. Enter the local area code using the keypad. 9. Press the soft button. Edit Regional Area Code (RAC) Setting Regional Area Codes helps the system determine the number format to display when a Caller ID record is received. Caller ID records matching
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    A warning message will appear on the Cordless Handset display that all calls are being forwarded. Setting a new call forwarding phone number will automatically replace the previous number. NOTE: Each Cordless Handset that has Call Forwarding enabled will use 2 phone lines; one for the incoming call
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    Navigation button to locate the "Disable (default)" option. 7. Press the soft button. Extension Group Setting The Extension Group Setting feature allows a group of Cordless Handsets to be called at the same time. The first handset to answer receives the call. For the Group setting to function
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    Systems and Settings 4. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to locate the "Group setting" option. 5. Press the soft button. 6. The display will show a list of group(s) to which the Cordless Handset soft button to return to the "Phone setting" menu, or press the Exit button to return to standby
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    , Systems and Settings Auto or Manual Line Selection Settings The Cordless Handset can be set to Auto Line Selection or Manual Line Selection. Auto Line Selection allows the user to dial a phone number without first choosing a line. An available line is automatically selected. Manual Line
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    Functions, Systems and Settings 5. Press the soft button. 6. Press 5 or 6 on the Navigation button to scroll through the options until "Manual" appears on the display. 7. Press the soft button. A confirmation tone will sound. The Cordless Handset is now set to the Manual Line Selection
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    Functions, Systems and Settings Headset and Belt Clip Operation Connecting an Optional Headset to the Cordless Handset 1. Connect the headset (optional) to the HEADSET jack as shown. The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is connected. 2. Adjust the headset to rest
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    in the charging cradle. NOTE: Allow the Cordless Handset battery to properly charge (for 12 hours) prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised. NOTE: The Cordless Handset may feel warm to the touch after
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    , Systems and Settings Battery Safety Precautions • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury. • To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the User's Guide. • Keep
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    the sixteen memory locations. INCOMPLETE DATA Caller information has been interrupted during transmission or the phone line is excessively noisy. NEW NO CALLS NO DATA Indicates call or calls have not been reviewed. Indicates no CID records have been stored. No Caller ID information was received
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    key entry Single long beep Successful operation Triple short beep Power ON (Cordless Handset) Unsuccessful key entry A long warbling tone (Cordless Handset) Signals an incoming call One long beep Confirmation Tone One long beep and two short beeps every minute Low battery warning 65
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    period after the first ring. This message indicates the presence of noise on the line. Telephone No dial tone • Check or repeat installation steps. • The handset or headset may be out of range. Move closer to the base. • Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 12 hours). • Make sure the
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    Troubleshooting Tips Handset does not ring • Make sure the ringer volume setting is ON in the MENU system. • You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some phones. • See solutions for "No dial tone." You experience static, noise, or fading in and out • Handset or headset
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    Troubleshooting Tips General Product Care To keep your telephone in good working order, follow these guidelines: • Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical is using the same frequency. • Handset or headset battery is low. • You're out of range of the base
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    pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
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    or modifications not expressly approved by ATLINKS USA, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1-800-511-3180. Or refer inquiries to: Thomson Inc. Manager
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    in case of damage or loss. • A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid. What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls. Any additional information, should be obtained
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    this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. ATLINKS USA, Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of any express or implied warranty on this product. This disclaimer of warranties and limited
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    Outline of Wall Mount Assembly TOP 1-3/4" Mounting Template Wall Mount Template for Cordless Handset Wall Mounting Bracket Template for Cordless Handset 73
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    Wall Mount Template for Cordless Handset This page is intentionally blank 74
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    Replacement battery (NiMH for Cordless Handset) 5-2699 AC Power Adaptor (Cordless Handset) 5-2697 Base Service Information DESCRIPTION AC power adaptor (for Cordless Handset) Belt clip (for Cordless Handset) Replacement battery (NiMH for Cordless Handset) MODEL NO. 5-2697 5-2696 5-2699 To
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    .rca.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2006 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Model H5450
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4 Line
Accessory Handset
User’s Guide
Please read this manual before
operating this product for the first time.
Model H5450
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