CT-500 Flip-Style Cellular Telephone
(170-1071) Misc. Operations Faxback Doc. # 34517
Feature Menu
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until the desired feature displays.
3. Press Clr to change the status of the displayed feature between on (0)
and off (--).
4. Press End to exit the Feature Menu.
The feature menu permits you to review, select, or cancel most of your
telephone's features through the keypad and display.
EXAMPLE
To activate silent keypad, press Fcn, (Name/Menu), and scroll with # until
the display shows -Silent -Keypad.
Press Clr to activate this feature. The display will then show 0Silent
0keypad. Press End to exit the menu.
Telephones ship from the factory with the standard setting whereby most
features are in the canceled or off position. For complete explanations on
the menu features, please continue on.
Signal Strength Meter
To Disable the SSM from Displaying
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -Signal-Off displays.
3. Press Clr once to disable the SSM (0), again to re-enable (-).
4. Press End to exit the Feature Menu.
Feature Status Review
To Review Status
1. Press Fcn, 1, 1, Rcl.
2. Press * or # to scroll messages.
To End Review
Press End.
Status review permits you to scroll through your operating settings for
your reference.
Name Preference
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -Home -Pref'd displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
The Name Preference feature reverses the display order of memory entries so
that the name will be displayed before the number.
Incoming Call Screening
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -Coll -Screen displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
Use this feature if you prefer not to receive incoming calls but wish to
be informed of the attempt. If your cellular service offers No-Answer
Transfer, the calls received while this feature is in effect can be routed
to another phone or answering machine.
When the phone is on and this feature is selected, incoming calls are
signaled by several short bursts of tone, Call in the display, and the
quickly flashing green on indicator. Without No-Answer Transfer, the
caller will receive the "Not in Service" recording.
As a reminder that incoming call screening is selected, the unit will
sound the special tone burst each time it is turned on.
Reminder Beep
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -Remind -Beeps displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (--).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
Reminder tone is an audible message to alert the user that they have
received a short message. It will beep every two minutes until the new
messages are read.
Your cellular carrier may offer enhanced features, such as short messaging.
Ask your cellular service provider if this is supported in your system. If
short messaging is not supported in your system, reminder beep selection
will have no effect.
Simplified PIN Code Dialing
Activate PIN Code
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -Pin -Active displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
Store PIN Code in Memory Location 07
1. Enter PIN Code
2. Press Sto.
3. Press 1, 1, until Alpha appears.
4. Press Sto again.
Place a Call With Pin Code Active
1. Enter number to be called, or recall from memory.
2. Press Send. Wait for double tone - "beep, beep."
3. Press Send. The phone will automatically send the PIN code stored in
memory location 07.
Your cellular carrier may require a personal identification number (PIN)
when placing outbound calls. This code assures the cellular system that
the person placing the call is an authorized user. Ask your cellular
service provider if this is required in your system.
Only select this feature if your cellular service provider requires it.
This feature will allow you to automatically send your PIN code with all
outbound calls. If Invalid PIN displays, check to see if you have
activated the feature in the menu without storing a PIN number in memory
location 7. The PIN code must be less than seven digits.
If you enter a service area which does not require a PIN code, disable the
feature in the feature menu.
VOX Operation
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by Pressing * or # until -Vox -Mode displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) is a method of conserving battery power
by activating the unit's transmitter only while talking. In this manner,
your battery's charge can be extended.
Ask your Cellular System Provider if VOX operation is supported in your
area. If VOX is not supported in your system, VOX selection will have no
effect.
Automatic Answer
The mouthpiece flip may be open or closed to receive an auto answer call.
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -Answer -Auto displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
This feature permits you to answer calls without pressing Send. When your
phone receives a call, it will ring twice and then the IN USE indicator
will illuminate to let you know the call is live. Answer the call by
opening the flip and lifting the phone to your ear.
NOTE: We suggest that you do not select the Automatic Answer and Silent
Ringer simultaneously since incoming calls will then be announced
only by Call in the display and the flashing green power indicator.
Multiple Key Answer
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -Answer -Key displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
This feature allows the user to answer an incoming call by pressing Send,
either volume button, or any of the nine digit keys after the first ring
has been completed.
One-Touch Emergency Dialing
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -Emrcy -Off displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
Memory location 01 may be used for 911 or any other emergency number you
may wish to dial, even if your phone is locked. Press and hold 1 to
automatically place a call to the emergency number. Emergcy will display.
Automatic redial does not work with emergency dialing when the phone is
locked.
If your phone is locked and your three-digit unlock code ends with the
digit 1, the phone will unlock but will not place a 911 call, even if you
press and hold 1 when unlocking your phone. If you are unlocking your
telephone and the first or second digit of your three-digit unlock code is
1, and you press and hold 1, you will place an emergency call.
Emergency dialing can be deactivated by using the feature menu found on
Faxback Doc. # 34515. When this feature is deactivated, the number stored
in memory location 01 will still be dialed if the phone is unlocked and if
you press and hold 1, but Emergcy will not display.
NOTE: If any service levels that prohibit dialing from the keypad or from
memory location 1 are enabled, the emergency call will not be placed
Vibrator Alert Mode
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -Vibrat -Mode displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
Vibrator Alert Mode is a silent vibration call alert mode. When activated
by an incoming call, the phone silently, but noticeably vibrates. This
feature is ideal for the familiar situation where the sound of the phone
ringing may not be appropriate, or for extremely noisy conditions when the
phone cannot be heard.
The Vibrator Alert Mode feature works in conjunction with the Silent Ringer
allowing you to set your phone either to the vibrate-only mode or to the
vibrate-then-ring mode. Refer to the table below for appropriate feature
settings.
Vibrate
ON OFF
SILENT RINGER
Phone will vibrate for three cycles Call will flash in the display;
and then flash Call in the display: no vibration or audible ring.
no audible ring
Phone will vibrate for three cycles Phone will ring to signal
and then ring. incoming call; no vibration.
Silent Ringer
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -Ringer -Silent displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
The telephone's ring tones may be silenced where they could prove a
distraction, as during a business conference, etc. In this case, incoming
calls are announced only by Call in the display and a rapidly flashing
power indicator.
NOTE: We suggest you do not select the Silent Ringer and Automatic Answer
simultaneously, since the unit will then answer a call without audible
indication.
Silent Keypad
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -Keypad -Silent displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
When selected, this feature silences the tones used to indicate keypad
depressions.
Silent Scratch Pad
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the Menu by pressing * or # until -Scrpad -Silent displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (o), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
Use this feature to enter scratch pad numbers during a call without
transmitting DTMF tones. You will hear the tones, but your called party
will not.
NOTE: Should you wish to transmit DTMF tones while Silent Scratch Pad is
activated, enter the digits and press Rcl, Send.
Handsfree AutoSwitch
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -Hon3 Up -For HF displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
If you use your phone in a vehicular handsfree installation, Handsfree
AutoSwitch may be a very convenient feature you can use when switching
between handset and handsfree operation. Certain handsfree installations
may require you to first mute the phone's microphone (Fcn, 1) to switch
from handset mode (when the phone is out of the holder) to handsfree mode
(when the phone is docked in the holder). If your handsfree installation
requires you to do this, you may be able to bypass muting the microphone
and simply return the phone to the holder to switch from handset to hands
free mode if you activate this feature. When activated, you can only
end a call by pressing End. Check your vehicular handsfree installation's
user manual to see if Handsfree AutoSwitch is supported in your system.
One-Touch Dialing
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu until -Turbo -off displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
Use this feature if you wish to deactivate One-Touch Dialing.
Timers
Call timers provide a useful means of monitoring the air-time spent in
conversation. Several of these operate in the background and can be
displayed at any time. Another offers beep tones heard only on your side
of the conversation.
Each timer begins counting as a cellular channel is assigned, or when the
phone rings to signal an incoming call. If an incoming call is not answered
the timers revert to their previous values.
One Minute Beep
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -1 Min -Beep displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
Provides a tone ten seconds before the end of each minute during calls.
Individual Call Timer
To Display
Press Rcl, #, #.
This timer accumulates the air-time of a call in minutes and seconds.
It automatically resets before a new call is placed and when the phone is
turned off.
Resettable Call Timer
To Display
Press Rcl, #, #, #.
To Reset
Press Fcn, 1, 1, Clr.
This timer accumulates the air-time in minutes from the point at which it
is reset.
This resettable timer is generally utilized to track monthly air-time usage
and is set in conjunction with the monthly billing cycle.
Cumulative Call Timer
To Display
Press Rcl, #, #, #, #.
This is a non-resettable timer which accumulates the phone's total airtime
in minutes, starting with the initial factory setting.
Automatic Display Timer
1. Press Fcn, (Name/Menu).
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until -Timer -Auto displays.
3. Press Clr once to toggle this feature on (0), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press End.
This feature automatically displays the accumulated time in minutes and
seconds during and after each call.
NOTE: This feature reduces talk time between charges because the display remains
on during calls.
(BR/EB 9/3/96)
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