2-Line 900 MHz Cordless Answering Machine w/Speakerphone
(430-0681) Operation Faxback Doc. # 60677
Basic Operation
Making a Call
To make a call, lift the handset from the base and press LINE 1 or LINE 2,
then dial the number. When you press a line button on the handset, the
LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator on the base flashes to show that someone is
using that line at the handset.
When you press a line button on the handset, the LINE 1 or LINE 2
indicator on the handset lights. The LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator on the
base flashes to show that someone is using that line at the handset.
Note: If the LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator flashes, someone using that line
at the base or on an extension phone. Press the other line button.
To end a call, press LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the handset or place the handset
on the base.
Answering a Call
When a call comes in, the line indicator for that line flashes.
Note: to help you tell which line is ringing, each line has a distinctive
ring tone.
To answer a call using the handset, lift the handset from the base and
press the line button for the line that is ringing. If the handset is
away from the base, press any key to answer a call.
To answer a call using the speakerphone, press either LINE 1 or LINE 2
(whichever is flashing). The indicator for the line in use lights on the
base. The indicator for the same line flashes on the handset as a
reminder that the line is in use.
To end a speakerphone call, press LINE 1 (or LINE 2) again. The line
indicator turns off.
If you receive a call on one line while talking on the other, you hear the
base ring and three ring tones through the handset (or a low ring on the
base when using the speakerphone) if you have set RING VOL to HI or LO.
Press the line button for the incoming call's line. The current call is
automatically placed on hold.
If both lines have an incoming call, pressing a key answers the line that
began ringing first.
Setting the Handset Volume
You can adjust the handset's volume to any of four settings (low, mid,
high, maximum). To change the handset's volume during a call, repeatedly
press VOLUME on the handset. The setting remains the same even when you
hang up the phone.
Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume
To set the speakerphone's volume, press VOLUME /\ or \/ on the base.
The display shows the volume setting in the range of 1 (lowest) to 10
(highest).
Using Mute
While talking on the speakerphone, you can temporarily turn off the
phone's microphone by pressing MUTE so the other party cannot hear you.
The indicator for a muted line flashes red. Press MUTE again to resume
your conversation.
HINT: If the phone is close to loud noises while you are using the speaker
phone, the phone might not switch to let you hear the person on the
other end of the line. If this happens, press MUTE to turn off the
microphone so you can hear the caller. Press MUTE again when it is
your turn to speak.
Using Hold
Press HOLD to place a call on hold. The indicator for that line lights
red on the base. While a call in on hold, you can temporarily place the
handset on the base or use the other phone line without disconnecting the
current call.
To release a line from hold and continue your conversation, press that
line's button on the handset or base. You can also release a call from
hold by lifting the handset if the handset is on the base, or picking up
an extension phone.
You can alternate between the two lines by pressing HOLD then the button
for the desired line.
Note: Pressing HOLD again while a call is on hold does not release the
hold. Press the line button that is on hold.
Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone
To switch to the speakerphone while you are using he handset, press HOLD
on the handset, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the base.
To switch to the handset while you are using the speakerphone, lift the
handset off the base. Or, if the handset is off the base, press HOLD on
the base, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the handset.
Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone
To use the handset to join a call at the base, or to use the base to join
a conversation at the handset, press the line button for the line that is
in use. You hear a busy tone. Before the tone ends, press the line
button again.
During a call, one of you can hang up and the call can continue. To end
the call, you must hang up both the base and handset.
Note: If you hear a high-pitched noise from the base's speaker, the
handset and the base are too close together.
To talk with two parties using both lines, see "4-Way Conferencing" below.
Making a Conference Call
3-Way Conferencing
Follow these steps to use both phone lines to set up a 3-way call. The
procedure is the same for the handset and the base.
1. Place the first call on hold.
2. Answer a call on the other line.
3. Once you have the second party on the line, press CONFERENCE (CONF on
the handset) to bring in the first party. Both line indicators on the
base light green.
4. To end the conference call, press one line button, then the other. If
you want to hang up one line and continue talking on the other, press
the line button you want to hang up.
5. If you want to talk on one line without disconnecting the other, press
HOLD, then the button for the line you want to talk on. To return to
a 3-way conversation, press CONFERENCE or CONF.
4-Way Conferencing
Follow these steps to use both lines and the phone's intercom function to
set up a four-way call (see "Using the Paging/Intercom Features" below).
1. Make a 3-way conference call. (See 3-Way Conferencing" above).
2. Press INTCM on the handset or INTERCOM on the base to page the other
keypad.
The two outside lines are automatically put on hold, but the parties
on both lines can talk with each other.
3. To answer the page, press INTCM on the handset or INTERCOM on the
base, then press CONF on the handset or CONFERENCE on the base.
4. To end the conference call, press LINE 1 then LINE 2 on one keypad,
then press LINE 2 on the other keypad.
If you want to hang up one line and continue talking on the other, press
the line button that you want to hang up.
Note: You can also make a conference call using both the phone and an
extension phone (see "Using the Phone with Extension Phones" below).
Using the Phone With Extension Phones
The phone detects when an extension phone is in use, and the corresponding
line indicator flashes on the base.
To join the conversation from the handset or base, press the line button
for the line in use. You hear a busy tone. Before the tone ends, press
the line button again.
Note: If you hang up the phone and someone is still on that line on an
extension, the phone's line indicator(s) might not stay lit.
Using Redial
You can quickly dial the last number dialed on either line. Press LINE 1
or LINE 2 then press REDIAL on the handset.
Notes: The redial memory is common to both lines. You can redial the
number you originally dialed on Line 1 using Line 2.
The redial memory holds up to 32 digits, so you can redial long
distance as well as local numbers.
Using Flash
FLASH performs the electronic equivalent of a switchhook operation for
special services, such as Call Waiting.
For example, if you have Call Waiting, press FLASH to answer an incoming
call without disconnecting the current call. Press FLASH again to return
to the first call.
Note: If you do not have any special services, pressing FLASH might
disconnect the current call.
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line
Some special services, such as bank-by-phone, require tone signals. If
you have pulse service, you can still use these special tone services by
following these steps.
1. Be sure DIAL MODE is set to P.
2. Dial the service's main number.
3. When the service answers, press */TONE. Any additional numbers you
dial are sent as tone signals.
4. After you complete the call, the phone automatically resets to the
pulse mode when you hang up.
Using the Paging/Intercom Features
You can use the phone as a two-way pager and intercom between the base and
the handset. This is useful if the handset is away from the base and you
want to locate it, or if you want to have a conversation between the
handset and the base.
To page the handset from the base, press INTERCOM. The handset and base
ring, and the CHARGE indicator on the base flashes. Press INTCM on the
handset to answer the page. Both LINE 1 and LINE 2 indicators on the
handset stay lit and the CHARGE indicator on the base stays lit.
To page the base from the handset, press INTCM. The base and handset
ring, and the CHARGE indicator flashes. Press INTERCOM on the base to
answer the page. Both LINE 1 and LINE 2 indicators on the handset stay
lit and the CHARGE indicator on the base stays lit.
Note: The paging ends in one minute if nobody answers. Press INTERCOM or
INTCM again.
To end an intercom call, press INTCM or INTERCOM.
During a call, you can page someone at either the base or the handset to
join the conversation. Press INTERCOM or INTCM. The current call is put
on hold.
To transfer the call, press INTERCOM or INTCM again when the person at
the base or handset answers.
To start a 3-way call, tell the person at the base or handset to press
the line button for the call, then press the same button twice on your
keypad when they answer the page.
Notes: You cannot page the base or handset if it is already in use. A
busy tone sounds.
If a call comes in during an intercom conversation, either of the
intercom parties can answer the call as they normally would by
pressing the ringing line's button. The intercom call automatically
disconnects.
Using a Headset
You can make or answer calls with handsfree convenience using an optional
headset (available at your local RadioShack store) that has a 3/32 inch
(2.5 mm) plug.
To connect the headset, pull open the rubber cover on the side of the
handset, then insert the 3/32 inch (2.5 mm) plug into the jack.
Notes: Connecting a headset disconnects the handset's earpiece and
microphone, but it does not affect the phone's speakerphone.
VOLUME on the handset also controls the connected headset's volume.
If you place the handset on the base face down to recharge it while
the headset is connected, be sure the handset seats properly.
With a headset connected, you can make or answer calls as usual, using the
keys on the handset.
You can use a handset holder (available from your local RadioShack store)
to hang the handset on your belt for greater convenience.
When you finish using the headset, disconnect it from the handset and
close the rubber cover to protect the jack.
(EB 7/31/00)
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