2 User’s Manual for Cordless Telephone Answering System 9050 Part 2 Please read Part 1 — Important Product Information, included in your package. 9050_cover.
© 1998 Philips Consumer Communications L.P. All rights reserved. Printed in China. 848232518 Issue 1AT&T 9050_cover.
CONTENTS INSTALLATION................................. 3 Table/Desk Installation .......................... 3 Wall Installation ..................................... 4 Belt Clip ................................................ 5 OPERATION..................................... 6 Making a Call ......................................... 8 Answering a Call ................................... 8 Ending a Call ......................................... 8 Redial ....................................................
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INSTALLATION Standard Electrical Outlet Modular Telephone Jack Telephone Line Jack Telephone Line Cord Power Cord Table/Desk Installation 1 2 3 Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (110v AC). The outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. Install the handset battery. (For an illustration of battery installation, see BATTERIES in this manual.
INSTALLATION 4 5 6 7 Connect the telephone line cord. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base. Plug the other end of the line cord into a modular jack. Make sure the plugs snap firmly in place. Connect the power cord. Plug the power adapter into the jack labeled 11V DC on the back of the base. Plug the AC adapter on the power cord into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The Message Window flashes — — as the set initializes.
INSTALLATION 3 4 5 6 Connect the power cord. • Plug the power adapter into the jack labeled 11V DC on the back of the base. • Run the cord under the tab on the bottom of the base unit and under the tab on the wall mounting base. • Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The Message Window flashes — — as the set initializes. Connect the telephone line cord.
OPERATION Latch for Spare Battery Compartment Light goes on when system is connected to power and phone line Adjust speaker volume Send paging tone to handset Light goes on when spare battery (optional) is placed in Spare Battery Compartment Light goes on when handset is in use, or when handset is charging in base Directory card 6 9050_book.
OPERATION Light goes on while you are on a call Light goes on when battery needs charging Handset Volume Control Headset jack Make or answer a call End a call Change channel Temporary Tone Redial last number called Store numbers in telephone memory Access numbers in telephone memory 7 9050_book.
OPERATION Making a Call 1 2 Press and release P, and wait for dial tone. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. Answering a Call Press P. The P light goes on, and the call is connected. Ending a Call Press o on the handset. Redial The last number dialed on this phone (up to 16 digits) is stored in redial memory until you dial another number. 1 Press P. 2 When you hear a dial tone, press R.
OPERATION Handset Volume Adjust the handset volume to high (H) or low (L) using the switch on the side of the handset. Temporary Tone NOTE: If you have touch tone service, you do not need to use the Temporary Tone feature. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, this feature allows you to enter codes or tones needed to operate answering machines, or use electronic banking services, calling cards, and other special services.
OPERATION Headset Jack You can use this telephone hands-free when you install an optional headset and use the belt clip provided. 1 Attach the belt clip (see “Belt Clip” in the INSTALLATION section of this manual). 2 Plug the headset (purchased separately) into the jack located on the right side of the handset. (For best results, use only an accessory headset with 2.5 mm plug.) Do not force the connection, but make sure the plug fits securely.
OPERATING RANGE This cordless telephone operates at the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office. For best performance, keep the base antenna fully extended.
TELEPHONE MEMORY This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers that you can dial just by pressing m and a number button. Storing Memory Numbers 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure the handset is off. Press p (the PHONE light blinks). Press a number key (0 to 9) to select a memory location. Enter the number you want to store (up to 16 digits) — OR — Press R to store the last number dialed. Press m. You will hear a confirmation tone.
ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP Turning the System ON/OFF Press O to turn the answering system on or off. The ON/OFF light is on when the system is on. Volume Press + to increase volume when listening to messages. Press to decrease volume. Setting the Clock You’ll need to set the clock so it can record the day and time that each message is received. 1 Press and release U until you hear “Set day and time.” 2 Press and release S until you hear the correct day of the week. 3 Press C to confirm your selection.
ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP Announce Only Mode You can choose whether the answering system will signal callers and record their message (Normal Announce mode, described above) or play an announcement for callers and then hang up (Announce Only mode). The system lets you record up to two different announcements, one for Normal Announce mode, and one for Announce Only mode. For example: “You’ve reached the Meadowlark Nursery. We’re sorry we cannot take your call. Please call back tomorrow between 9 AM and 5 PM.
ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP To return to the prerecorded announcement 1 2 3 4 Press and release U until you hear “Set outgoing message.” Press and release Y. The system plays the current announcement. Press and release D while the announcement is playing. The system prompts “Outgoing message has been erased.” Press and release U to set up another feature — OR — Press and release Y to exit. Ring Select and Toll Saver Use Ring Select to select how many times the phone will ring before the system answers a call.
ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP NOTE: You may stop the Audible Message Alert beep by pressing any button (except G) on the base. When new messages are received, the Audible Message Alert is activated again. Remote Access Code The Remote Access Code allows you to access features and functions of the answering system from a touch tone phone. The Remote Access Code is preset to 19, but you can change it to any two-digit number following the steps below. 1 Press and release U until you hear “Set security code.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Message Window displays number of messages Set/review answering system features Use with other buttons to change settings Set/review day and time Turn answering system on or off Record a memo Skip to next message Stop/start message playback Repeat all or part of message Delete all or some messages Light goes on when answering system is on 17 9050_book.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Answering Calls When the system is on and you’ve selected the Normal Announce mode, the caller hears the announcement, followed by a beep. A caller can leave a message up to 4 minutes long. If the message is longer than 4 minutes or shorter than 2 seconds, or if the caller is silent for more than 6 seconds, or if the system runs out of memory, the system beeps once and hangs up.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Saving Messages The system saves your messages automatically until you delete them, and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages). When memory is full, or the maximum number of messages is recorded, the Message Window flashes F (for Full) and the number of messages. You’ll need to delete messages to make room for new ones.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION FROM A REMOTE TOUCH TONE PHONE This cordless telephone answering system allows you to retrieve messages and access other features using a remote touch tone phone, even when you are away from your home or office. Connect with the Answering System 1 2 3 Dial your telephone number. When the outgoing announcement begins to play, press and release #, then immediately enter your Remote Access Code (see “Remote Access Code” in ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP).
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION FROM A REMOTE TOUCH TONE PHONE Deleting Messages 1 2 Connect with the answering system, and begin playing messages. While the message is playing, press # 9. Recording Outgoing Announcement 1 2 3 Connect with the answering system. Press * 7, and begin recording your announcement. When you’re finished recording, hang up. Reviewing Outgoing Announcement 1 2 Connect with the answering system. Press # 7. Recording a Memo 1 2 3 Connect with the answering system.
BATTERIES CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully. • • • • • • Use only Replacement Battery 3470. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell might explode. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
BATTERIES 1 2 3 Open the battery door on top of the base cradle by lifting the latch on top. Insert the battery. The SPARE BATT CHARGING light goes on. Replace the battery door. The spare battery will be charged in about 24 hours. Replacing the Handset Battery Pack 1 2 3 4 5 Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward. Lift out the old battery pack.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below. If you still have trouble, call 1 800 722-9125. If the phone doesn’t work at all, check these items first: • • • • • • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged in. Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the modular jack. Make sure the antenna is fully extended. If the LOW BATT light is on, the battery pack needs recharging.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If the phone does not ring when you receive a call: • • • • • • Make sure the handset ringer is on. Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly to the base and the telephone jack. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged firmly into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch. You might be too far from the base; move closer. You might have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring. Try unplugging some of them.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If the system does not respond to remote commands from a touch tone phone: • • • • Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks instead, the phone is not a touch tone telephone. The answering system may not detect the Remote Access Code while your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announcement is over before entering the code.
2 Cordless Telephone Answering System 9050 Connect with Answering System 1 Dial telephone number and wait for system to answer. 2 Press and release #, then immediately enter Remote Access Code. 3 After the system beeps once, new messages are played. Enter a command from the other side of this card. Your Remote Access Code ______ (The preset code is 19) © 1998 Philips Consumer Communications L.P. All rights reserved. Printed in China. 848232542 Issue 1AT&T Perf.
OPTION PRESS Play all messages Save messages Delete messages Repeat a message Return to the previous message Skip a message Stop playback Change announcement #2 Hang up #9 #4 #4#4 OPTION PRESS Play all messages Save messages Delete messages Repeat a message Return to the previous message Skip a message Stop playback Change announcement #2 Hang up #9 #4 #4#4 #6 #5 * 7, hang up when finished recording Review announcement # 7 Record a memo * 8, hang up when finished recording Change on/off status #0 Tu
