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Powering the Base Station and Phone Line Connection, Important

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Getting Started Powering the Base Station and Phone Line Connection Important: Before installing or handling batteries, please read the Battery Safety Instructions on page 8. The base station uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries for optional backup power. To install the batteries: 1. With the bottom of the base station facing you, press the cover latch with a screwdriver to lift and remove the battery cover. 2. Insert 4 AAA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment. Battery compartment (cover removed) 3. To replace the cover, insert the tabs of the cover into the slots and press down until the cover clicks into place. 4. Plug the power cord into the back of the base station and into an outlet. 5. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the base station. 6. Plug the other end of the cord into the phone jack. 13

Section	Page
Welcome	3
FCC and Interference Information	4
Important Safety Instructions	8
Getting Started	14
Powering the Base Station and Phone Line Connection	15
Wall Mounting the Base Station	16
Base Station Controls	18
Expansion Handset Controls	18
Using the Soft Keys	19
Using the Navigation Key	19
Using the Displays	20
Base Station Display	20
Expansion Handset Display	20
Setting Up Your Phone and Expansion Handsets	21
Installing Batteries in the Handsets	21
Charging the Expansion Handsets	22
Registering an Expansion Handset	22
Personalizing Your Phone System	23
Setting the Ring Tone and Ring Volume	23
Naming the Base Station or an Expansion Handset	24
Entering Text	26
Storing Area Codes for Caller ID	26
Setting the Date and Time	28
Setting the Display Language	29
Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing	29
Using the Basic Functions	30
Making a Call Using the Base Station	30
Making a Call Using the Speakerphone on the Base Station	30
Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume on the Base Station During a Call	31
Making a Call Using an Expansion Handset	31
Adjusting the Volume During a Call on the Expansion Handset	32
Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone	32
Muting a Call	32
Putting a Call on Hold	32
Redialing a Number	33
Finding a Lost or Misplaced Handset	33
Saving a Number in the Phonebook	34
Private Phonebooks	34
Shared Phonebooks	34
Calling a Number from the Phonebook	36
Editing a Phonebook Entry	36
Deleting a Phonebook Entry	37
Inserting Pauses in a Number	37
Using Caller ID	37
Reviewing the List of Caller ID Calls	38
Store a Caller ID Number in the Phonebook	39
Deleting Caller ID Calls	40
Answering Machine	41
Setting Up the Answering Machine	41
Turning the Answering Machine On or Off	41
Outgoing Message (OGM) Greeting	42
Recording an Outgoing Message (OGM)	42
Changing the Outgoing Message	42
Erasing the Outgoing Message	43
Setting the Number of Rings Before the Answering Machine Picks Up	44
Setting the Security ID Number	44
Setting the Voice Prompts (Canadian models only)	45
Recording a Memo	45
Using the Answer Machine	45
Checking Messages from the Base Station	45
Checking Messages from an Expansion Handset	46
Checking Messages Remotely from a Touch- Tone Phone	47
Advanced Features	49
Conference Calling	50
Using the Intercom	51
Intercom Setup	51
Handset to Handset Intercom	52
Transferring a Call from One Handset to Another	53
Unannounced Transfer	53
Announced Transfer	53
Using the Handset as a Walkie Talkie	54
Monitoring a Room	55