Cellular Telephone
(170-1204/05/06) Operation-Basic Faxback Doc. # 46525
Phone Overview
Antenna Extendible for weak signals
1. Status Indicators Flash or light steadily to alert you to a number
of conditions.
ON/LOCK (Green light) - Flashes slowly to indicate unit is on and
fully operative. Flashes quickly to indicate
an unanswered call. Lights steadily to
indicate unit is locked and will not place
calls.
InUse - Flashes while a call is in progress.
NoSvc (No Service) - Flashes or lights steadily if the unit is
beyond range of a cellular system. While
lit, calls cannot be placed or received
(see Service Area, on Faxback Doc. # 46527).
If necessary, in areas of weak reception,
antenna may be extended.
Roam - Flashes if unit is accessing another system
for service (see Faxback Doc. # 46527).
2. Number/Message Display - Displays number and call information.
Keypad Area
Enters call information.
Functions Keys
[RCL] Recalls stored memory entries.
[STO] Stores numbers in memory.
[CLR] Removes characters from display.
[SND] Places or answers calls.
[END] Ends calls or exits special features.
[PWR] Controls power to unit.
[VOL] Adjusts volume levels of the earpiece and ringer.
[FCN] Helps access special features.
Basic Operation
Antenna System
The antenna system of your telephone is designed for optimum performance
with the antenna extended. There are actually two parts to the antenna,
one internal and one retractable. This allows you to receive calls on
your telephone without having an external antenna extended. If NoSvc
flashes or lights steadily, you may be calling from a fringe coverage
area. It will be necessary to fully extend the antenna for optimum
performance.
Signal Strength Meter (SSM)
The SSM represents the relative strength of the signal received by your
telephone. The SSM is displayed as a bar graph following the letter S
at the left side of the display. The S with one bar represents the lowest
strength with each additional bar representing a stronger signal. When the
SSM times out of the display you can redisplay it again by pressing [CLR].
_ _
[ S _ ] [ S _ _ - - - - ]
Weak Signal Strong Signal
To best utilize the SSM, you should familiarize yourself with the relative
Signal Strength Levels and their associated Call Placement and Call in
Progress qualities.
Deactivate the Signal Strength Meter
The SSM can be deactivated by using the Feature Menu:
1. Press [FCN], [1] to access the Feature Menu.
2. Scroll the menu with [*] and [#] until [ _ SiGnAL ] [ _ OFF ]displays.
3. Use [CLR] to toggle this feature on and off. See Faxback Doc. # 46529
for more information on using the Feature Menu.
4. To exit the Feature Menu, press [END].
Turn Unit On
Press [PWR] once to turn unit on. Press [PWR] again to turn unit off.
Each time the telephone is turned on, it performs a series of self-tests,
sounds a tone, and lights the entire display and all status indicators to
check their operations. During these tests (while the red NoSvc indicator
is flashing), calls cannot be placed or received.
If any of the telephone's special features or operations have been
previously selected, a message box on the left side of the display will
appear before SSM.
If Loc'd appears in the display, call cannot be placed until the telephone
is unlocked. Enter the three-digit unlock code. (See Faxback Doc. # 46530)
Placing, Receiving and Ending Calls
Make sure the green ON/LOCK indicator light is flashing before placing
any calls. If anything other than a flashing green light is indicated,
refer to the Status Indicator information above.
Place a Call
1. With the unit on, enter the number you wish to call.
2. To correct an error, press and quickly release [CLR]. This clears
only the last digit entered. To clear the entire entry, press and
hold [CLR] until the entire entry is erased.
3. Press [SND].
Unsuccessful Call Attempts
If you hear one of the following signals, you have not successfully
completed your call.
Tone/Message Description
fast busy Cellular System Busy
(reorder Press [SND] again before ending the
signal) unsuccessful call attempt to automatically
redial the call (refer to Automatic Redial,
SYStEM below), or press [END] and dial the call
bUSY again.
Cellular System Could Not Complete the Call
Alternating You may have tried to place a call before the
high/low green On/Lock indicator was flashing to let
tone you know your phone was fully operative.
(intercept) Either press [SND] again before ending the
unsuccessful attempt to automatically redial
no SErvicE the call (refer to Automatic Redial, below),
or press [END] and dial the call again.
busy signal The Caller Party's Line is Busy.
Automatic Redial
Your telephone includes a convenient feature designed to make repetitive
call attempts unnecessary when a cellular system is busy.
If you receive an alternating high/low signal (intercept) or the fast busy
tone (reorder signal) following SYStEM bUSY in the display when attempting
to place a call and wish to retry the call, press [SND] before ending the
unsuccessful call attempt. rEdiAL is then displayed.
Your telephone will make the call attempt continuously over the next four
minutes. As a connection is made, the phone will ring once to alert you
so that you may lift the phone to your ear and begin conversation.
If four minutes is insufficient time, press [END] to begin another cycle.
Receive a Call
When you hear the ring indicating a call, answer the telephone by pressing
[END].
End a Call
To end calls, simply press [END].
Switchhook & Enhanced System Services
During a call, pressing [END] performs a switchhook function used to
access enhanced Cellular System features such as call waiting and
conference calls. Consult your Cellular Service Provider regarding the
availability of these features.
Illuminated Keypad
Your keypad lights whenever the telephone is turned on or a call is
received. To help conserve battery power, the display and keypad lighting
turns off if no key is pressed. The keypad remains lit during menu use.
Indicator Displays
If programmed for Two telephone Number Capability, one of these messages
will appear in the display when the telephone is turned on.
[ A1 ] [ A2 ]
[ b1 ] [ b2 ]
These are reminders as to which system and telephone numbers are currently
in use. See Faxback Doc. # 46527 for more information on Two Telephone
Number Capability.
Loc'd indicates that the unit has been locked and cannot send or receive
calls until unlocked. The unit will turn off in 6 seconds if the unlock
code is not entered. See Faxback Doc. # 46530 for Electronic Lock
information.
Volume Control
Volume Meter
The Volume Meter represents the current volume setting and will appear in
the display whenever you adjust the earpiece or the ringer volume. The
volume level is displayed as a bar graph following the letter u at the
left side of the display. The u alone represents the lowest volume
setting with each additional bar representing a higher volume setting.
_ _
[ u ] [ u _ - - - - ]
Lowest Volume Highest Volume
Adjust Earpiece Volume
1. Press and hold [VOL] to raise the volume level.
2. Press and release [VOL] again to lower.
Adjust Ringer Volume
1. Press [FCN], then [VOL] to raise the volume level.
2. Release and press [VOL] again to lower.
(LB/EB 2/18/98)
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