Deluxe Alpha Cellular Telephone
(170-1209) Feature Menu Faxback Doc. # 39869
1. Press FCN, 1.
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 (o)
and off (-).
4. Press END to exit the Feature Menu.
EXAMPLE: To activate silent keypad, press FCN, 1, and scroll with # until
the display shows _SILENT_KEYPAD. Press CLR to activate this
feature. The display will then show oSILENT oKEYPAD. Press END
to exit the menu.
The feature menu permits you to review, select, or cancel most of your
telephone's features through the keypad and display.
Telephones ship from the factory with the standard setting whereby most
features are in the off position. Complete explanations on the menu
features follow.
Feature Status Review
To Review Status
1. Press FCN, 0, 9, RCL.
2. Press * or # to scroll messages.
To End Review press END.
Listed following are the status messages you may see if any advanced
features are selected or changed from their standard setting.
Message Description
Alt Off Alert Off (Silent Ringer)
Answer Automatic Answer
Autoloc Automatic Lock
Beep One-Minute Beep
C Scan System Type Selection
Emr Off Emergency Dialing Disabled
Fbt Off Feedback Tones Off
Home System Type Selection
Level 1-6 Call Restriction (Service Levels)
Name Memory Recall Preference
Pref'D SIDs System Type Selection
Pin PIN Code Activation
RMD Off Reminder Beep Off
Scan A System Type Selection
Scan AB System Type Selection
Scan B System Type Selection
Scan BA System Type Selection
Screen Incoming Call Screening
Std Features set as Standard
StdAB System Type Selection
StdBA System Type Selection
Timer Automatic Display Timer
TT Off Silent Scratch Pad
Vox Voice Operated Transmission
Name Preference
1. Press FCN, 1.
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until _NAME_PREF'D 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.
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, 1.
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until _CALL_SCREEN 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 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 a secretary 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, 1.
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until _Rmind_Beeps displays.
3. Press CLR once to toggle this feature (o), and again to toggle this
feature (-).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press END.
Reminder beep 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 by your system, reminder beep selection
will have no effect.
PIN Code Activation
Activate PIN Code
1. Press FCN, 1.
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until _Pin_Active 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.
Store PIN Code in Memory Location 07
1. Enter PIN code.
2. Press STO.
3. Press 0, 7.
Place a Call With PIN Code Active
1. Enter number to be called, or recall from memory.
2. Press SND. Wait for double tone - "beep, beep."
3. Press SND. 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.
Emergency `Help' Dialing
To Deactivate
1. Press FCN, 1.
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until _EMRCY_OFF displays.
3. Press CLR once to toggle this feature on, (oEMRCY OFF - Emergency
Dialing will not dial emergency number, if phone is locked), and
again to toggle it off (EMER_OFF- Emergency Dialing will dial
emergency number, even if phone is locked).
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 message display can be deactivated by using the procedure above.
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 you have enabled the theft alarm, emergency dialing will not
operate until you have unlocked your telephone. Similarly, if any
service levels that provide dialing from the keypad or from memory
location 1 are enabled, the emergency call will not be placed.
VOX Operation
1. Press FCN, 1.
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until _VOX_MODE displays.
3. Press CLR once to toggle this feature on to toggle this feature on (o),
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
1. Press FCN, 1.
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until _ANSWER_AUTO 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.
This feature permits you to answer calls without pressing SND. When your
phone receives a call, it will ring twice and then the IU indicator will
illuminate to let you know the call is live. Answer the call by 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.
Silent Ringer
1. Press FCN, 1.
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until _RINGER_SELECT displays.
3. Press CLR once to toggle this feature on (o), and again to toggle it
off (_).
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press SND.
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, 1.
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until _KEYPAD_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.
When selected, this feature silences the tones used to indicate keypad
depressions.
Silent Scratch Pad
1. Press FCN, 1.
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, SND.
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.
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, 0, 7, CLR.
This timer accumulates the air-time in minutes from the point at which it
is reset.
This resettable timer is generally utilized as a guide 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 air-time
in minutes, starting with the initial factory setting.
Automatic Display Timer
1. Press FCN, 1.
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until _TIMER_AUTO 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.
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.
One-Minute Beep
1. Press FCN, 1.
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until _1 MIN_BEEP 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.
Provides a tone ten seconds before the end of each minute during calls.
Security Features
Your telephone offers several forms of security against unauthorized use.
These require either your three-digit unlock code, or the six-digit
security code. The factory programmed unlock code is 123 and the factory
programmed security code is 000000.
NOTE: It is common for the unlock code to be the last three digits of
your cellular phone number when it is programmed by your carrier.
Electronic Lock
To lock
1. Press FCN, then press and hold 5.
2. Phone will display LOCK?.
3. Press STO to lock your phone or press END to exit without locking the
phone.
4. The phone will display LOCKED and the green indicator will light
steadily.
To unlock enter your three-digit unlock code.
If you make an error when entering your unlock code, press CLR and start
again.
If a call is received during this period, the phone will ring and you
must enter the unlock code before the call can be answered. If the phone
is not unlocked within eight seconds, it automatically turns off the
display and keypad backlighting to conserve battery power. The phone will
not power down and turn off - it will be in standby, ready to receive
calls.
Change Unlock Code
1. Press FCN, 0.
2. Enter your six-digit security code.
3. Enter the new desired three-digit unlock code.
4. Press STO. The new unlock code will display to confirm storage.
Display Unlock Code
1. Press FCN, 0.
2. Enter your six-digit security code.
3. Press RCL. The unit will display LOC and the three-digit unlock code.
Automatic Lock
1. Press FCN, 1.
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until _LOCK_AUTO 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.
This feature automatically locks your phone each time it is turned off.
Theft Alarm
To Select (On)
1. Press FCN, 1.
2. Scroll the menu by pressing * or # until _THEFT_ALARM displays.
3. Press CLR once to toggle this feature on (o), and again to toggle it
off (-).
4. Press END to exit the feature menu. The unit will display ARMED.
5. Enter the phone number to be called or recall a number from memory.
6. Press PWR to turn off the phone.
To Cancel (Off)
1. Turn on the phone.
2. Enter your three-digit unlock code within 30 seconds.
When the theft alarm is selected, and an unauthorized person turns on your
phone and does not enter your unlock code within 30 seconds, an alerting
call (representing a siren) will be placed to the phone number you have
stored in this feature.
By selecting the theft alarm, your phone will automatically display
LOCKED each time you turn your phone on. Also, a higher pitched power-up
tone will sound informing you that the theft alarm feature is selected.
NOTE: If you inadvertently trip the theft alarm and the alarm call is
placed, you can stop the alarm by entering your three-digit unlock
code. Theft alarm feature does not work with systems that require
a PIN code.
Change Service Level
1. Press FCN, 0.
2. Enter your six-digit security code.
3. Enter the number of the service level (1-6) you wish to use.
4. Press STO. The unit will display LEVEL and the number selected.
Your telephone can be set to restrict call placement (as when lending
the unit to another person). Using the six-digit security code, you may
select one of the following six levels of restriction.
Display Level
Phone will place calls only from memory locations 1
1-10. No keypad dialing. No memory storage. If
locations 1-10 are cleared, no outgoing call can
be made.
Phone will place calls from all memory locations. No 2
keypad dialing. No memory change or storage.
Keypad dialing only. No memory access. 3
No restrictions. (Standard setting) 4
Seven-digit (local) dialing only. 5
Full keypad and memory dialing. No storage to memory 6
locations 1-10. Memory cannot be changed.
To change the unit to unrestricted operation, use the procedure above and
enter service level 4.
NOTE: Emergency Dialing and Turbo Dial are not allowed with levels 1 and
2. Accessing the phone book is not allowed in levels 1 and 3.
Master Reset
CAUTION: Once begun, this procedure cannot be cancelled or reversed.
1. Press FCN, 0.
2. Enter you six-digit security code twice.
3. Press 1, STO. Busy may display. You must wait for this to clear
before operating the unit further. It may take several minutes.
This feature allows you to reset most or all user selectable options to
their standard settings. Master reset will perform the functions listed
below.
Master Reset will Perform these Functions
Return System Type to Standard
Reset Service Level to Level # 4
Cancel Automatic Lock
Reinstate Emergency Help Dialing
Reinstate Keypad Tones
Reinstate Ringer Tones
Reinstate Reminder Beep
Cancel PIN Activation
Cancel Automatic Display Timer
Cancel Silent Scratch Pad
Cancel Name Preference
Cancel VOX Operation
Cancel Automatic Answer
Cancel Theft Alarm
Cancel One-Minute Beep
Cancel Incoming Call Screening
Master Clear
CAUTION: Master Clear performs all the functions of Master Reset, in
addition to erasing all names and numbers stored in memory, and
clearing the Resettable Call Timer. Once begun, this procedure
cannot be cancelled or reversed.
1. Press FCN, 0.
2. Enter your six-digit security code twice.
3. Press 9, STO. BUSY may display. You must wait for this to clear
before operating the unit further. It may take several minutes.
(km-06/04/1997)
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