FF894-2 Cordless telephone with digital answering system User guide
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 CONTENTS LIST OF CONTENTS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Handset functions . . . . . . . . . . . Base unit functions . . . . . . . . . . . Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Positioning/installing Base unit . Battery installation . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 3 4 Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Battery care/Low battery indicator.5 Handset registration . . . . . . . . . . 5 Making a Call with h/set . . . . . . 6 Answering incoming calls .
INSTALLATION AUDIOLINE FF894-2 HANDSET FUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 16 5 15 6 7 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 GHI 4 JKL 5 MNO 6 PQRS 7 TUV 8 WXYZ 9 * 0 8 # 14 13 9 12 10 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. New message indicator Earpiece Headset connector Volume ( ) Talk button Backlit keypad Memory button Redial/pause button Call waiting button 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 INSTALLATION BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 2 Loud speaker Volume control buttons New message LED Message counter display Mailboxes Skip button Delete button Memo button Stop/On-Off button 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
INSTALLATION AUDIOLINE FF894-2 PARTS LIST In the box you should find the following items: # # # # # 2 Cordless Handsets Base unit 2 NiMH battery (3.6V,600mA/H) AC Adaptor Charge pod and AC Adaptor • • • • Line cord and adaptor plug User guide 2 Belt clips Wall mount bracket POSITIONING THE BASE UNIT It is essential for best performance of the telephone system that the base unit be positioned properly in your home or office.
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 INSTALLATION FITTING BACK-UP BATTERIES IN BASE UNIT To install or change back-up batteries, do the following: # Four “AAA” size 1.5v Alkaline batteries (not rechargeable type) are required. Note these batteries are not supplied with the unit. # Disconnect the line cord from the telephone. # Locate battery compartment on underside of base unit. # Insert blunt instrument into small square hole and prise cover gently open. # Insert batteries observing correct polarity.
TELEPHONE AUDIOLINE FF894-2 HANDSET BATTERY CARE For maximum life from your battery, do the following: # After initial charging the base unit must remain connected to the mains power. # If the telephone is not to be used for a substantial period of time, i.e. holidays, disconnect the mains power adaptor. # When power is reconnected you must recharge the handset for 14 hours. # To maintain optimum condition, discharge the batteries fully every 4 months, and then recharge for 14 hours.
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 TELEPHONE Handset No. 2 Remove handset from charging pod and replace handset onto the main base unit (face up) and a beep will be heard. The Talk LED will flash slowly and the charge LED will illuminate. If the Talk LED flashes rapidly lift the handset up from the base and replace again. Enter number two on the handset keypad, a beep will be heard and the Talk LED will go off. The system is now ready to use and is in the standby mode.
TELEPHONE AUDIOLINE FF894-2 ANSWERING INCOMING CALLS When an external call is received, the base unit will ring first and the in-use LED will flash. # If the handset is on the base unit, you will be connected automatically with your caller as soon as the handset is lifted. To finish the call, replace the handset on the base unit or press and release the [TALK] button. # If the handset is off the base unit, press the [TALK] button when the handset rings.
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 MEMORY NUMBERS MEMORY NUMBERS 10 of your most frequently used telephone numbers can be stored in the memory. Storing of numbers should be done via the handset/s. The memory numbers are share by all handsets. STORING MEMORY NUMBERS To store numbers in memory do the following: # Press and release the [MEM/OK] button on the handset, the Talk LED will flash. # Dial the number you wish to store (max 24 digits). If you wish to insert a pause in the number, press the [REDIAL] button.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AUDIOLINE FF894-2 SET BASE RINGER LEVEL Four levels can be selected. With system in standby mode, press and hold or to change the base ringer level. Display Setting r0 off r1 low r2 normal r3 high or , press and release either HANDSET RINGER SETTING Press and hold the [#] button for 2 seconds until a tone is heard. The ringer is now Off. NOTE: The Ringer will reset to “on” when the talk button is pressed.
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 ADDITIONAL FEATURES CALL SCREENING # Press and hold [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button when handset is in standby mode. The handset is able to listen to the call through the handset. # If you wish to talk to the caller via the handset simply press the [TALK] button or press the [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button again to exit the call screening function. The handset will return to stand-by. GROUP LISTENING A conversation between the handset and the caller can also be heard from the speaker phone.
HANDSET REMOTE CONTROL AUDIOLINE FF894-2 HANDSET REMOTE CONTROL The base unit telephone answering machine (TAM) can be remotely controlled through the handset. Press the [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button (two beeps will be heard) to enter the handset remote mode. Refer to the keys below to control the TAM.
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS SETTING THE CLOCK It is necessary to set the internal clock in the system to the current time. To set the time do the following: # Press and hold the [TIME] button until a long beep tone is heard. # The system will state the weekday currently set. Press [REPEAT] and [SKIP] buttons to select the day of the week or hold down to automatically advance. # Press the [TIME] button again. # The system will state the hour currently set.
BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS AUDIOLINE FF894-2 RECORD AN OUTGOING MESSAGE (OGM) Two outgoing messages (OGM 1 and OGM 2) can be recorded for each of the mailboxes. General mail box Mailbox 1 } Mailbox 2 } Select Mailbox 3 } As well as the general mailbox a further 3 mailboxes are available for individual users to receive messages. If you decide to use the mailboxes, your OGM to the callers must inform them on how to access the appropriate mailbox. A typical message would be:“Hello this is the Smith Household.
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS To record the message (OGM1) do the following: # Press and hold the [OGM1] button until a long beep tone is heard. # State your message clearly (maximum 30 seconds). # To stop recording, press the [STOP] button. The system will then playback the message for you to check it. NOTE: The OGM2 message should state that there is no space left on the answering machine memory for any more messages, therefore you cannot leave a message at this time.
BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS AUDIOLINE FF894-2 OGM PLAYBACK To play OGM1 for general mail box do the following (or select the required mailboxes M1/M2/M3, then do the following). TO PLAY OGM1 # Press the [OGM1] button to listen to the OGM1. # To stop the message, press [SKIP] or [STOP] buttons. # To pause the message, press [PLAY] button. To resume press [PLAY] button again. # To erase, press [DELETE] button. NOTE: The pre-recorded messages will be played for all mailboxes if you have not recorded you own OGM’s.
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS TO PLAY OGM2 When the memory is full, or when “announce only” mode is selected, OGM2 will play. To play OGM2 for general mail box do the following (or select the required mailboxes M1/M2/M3, then do the following). # Press the [OGM2] button to check the OGM2. # To stop the message, press [SKIP] or [STOP] buttons.. # To pause the message, press [PLAY]. To resume press [PLAY] button again. # To erase, press [DELETE] button.
BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS AUDIOLINE FF894-2 BASE UNIT BUTTONS AND LEDS Key Function MAILBOX Access mailbox TIME Set/Check/Confirm time REPEAT/REW Playback current message again or play last message, reverse setting, help menu, silence mode off PLAY/PAUSE Playback message/Pause playback SKIP Skip current message, advance setting, help menu, silence mode on DELETE Delete message/all messages OGM1 Playback or record outgoing message 1 OGM2 Playback or record outgoing message 2 STOP/ON/OFF Stop c
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS SILENCE MODE SELECTION When the telephone is in auto answer you can hear the OGM and the caller’s message through the base speaker. To turn off the sound do the following: # Press the [ON/OFF] button. # Press the [SKIP] button to turn ON the silence mode, display shows “Si”. # Press the [REPEAT] button to turn OFF the silence mode.
BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS AUDIOLINE FF894-2 INTERCEPTING THE CALL If the handset is picked-up during the automatic answering mode, the answering system returns to standby automatically, and you can answer the call normally. If you pick up an alternative telephone you can disconnect the answering machine by pressing the [#] button. MESSAGE PLAYBACK To playback the messages in any of the mailboxes, do the following: # Select the mailbox you wish to playback (either the new or all messages).
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS REMOTE ACCESS CODE When you are away from your home or office and you wish to get your messages, you can ring your home or office number and enter a code to access your machine. The access code is a 3 digit number (the default code is 123).To change the remote access code to a personalised one do the following: # When the system is in standby, press and hold the [STOP] button until the first digit is announced.
BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS AUDIOLINE FF894-2 REMOTE CONTROL Your FF894-2 allows you to control the system from an outside phone. ENTERING REMOTE CONTROL To enter the remote control mode, do the following: # Call your phone from a tone dialling telephone. # When you hear the greeting, enter the 3-digit security code (default is 123). As a safe guard the system will only allow a max. of 10 digits to access the machine (no more than 3 attempts). # "Please enter next command" will be heard in the earpiece.
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS REMOTE CONTROL CODES contd. Turn on/off the answering function 8 the system announces if the status is on/off Record memo* 7 Delete message being played back 9 during message playback Delete all old messages 99 when system is idle Exit remote control # *When the recording is complete press digit no. 3 to stop the recording and the OGM will automatically playback.
CALL TYPES AUDIOLINE FF894-2 INTERCOM CALL It is possible to call between a handset and the base unit using the intercom function (this is a free call). When there is more than one handset registered you can call each handset from the base unit. (It is not possible to call between handsets). To use the intercom, do the following: Intercom time limit is 5 minutes. # Press the [INTERCOM] button on either the base or handset. # Answer the call by pressing the [INTERCOM] button.
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 CALL TYPES CALL WAITING Your telephone lets you take advantage of the Call Waiting service supplied by Telstra. With the call waiting service activated do the following: # When a call comes in while you are on the phone, you will hear the Call Waiting beeps. # Press the [CALL WAITING] button on the handset. The first caller is put on hold and you can talk to the second caller. # To toggle between callers, simply press the [CALL WAITING] button again.
TROUBLESHOOTING AUDIOLINE FF894-2 TROUBLESHOOTING All cordless telephones are radio transmitters and receivers and as such are subject to interference from a wide range of sources. Re-siting of the base unit can improve reception substantially. Electronic equipment like TV’s, computers, etc., can emit strong electro magnetic fields which can affect the radio signals.
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 TROUBLESHOOTING THE HANDSET WILL NOT CONNECT WITH AN INCOMING CALL WHEN THE BASE UNIT RINGS P Because this is a cordless telephone, the ringing signal has to be transmitted to the handset which can take a few seconds. It is important that a call is not picked-up on the handset until the handset rings. THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING P Is the ringer programmed Off? (see page 9). MEMORY DIALLING DOES NOT WORK P Store a new number and try again (see page 8).
OTHER AUDIOLINE FF894-2 ADDITIONAL NETWORK SERVICES Optional Network services such as Call Waiting, etc., can be provided by your network. A subscription may apply. For further information, contact your Network operator. The REN number of the FF894-2 is 0.1. The REN number (Ringer Equivalence Number) determines how many telephones can be connected to your telephone line. Most normal exchange lines have a REN capacity of 3. If you exceed the REN value one telephone may not ring. ACCESSORIES 1.
AUDIOLINE FF894-2 OTHER CLEANING The case should be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth. # Do not use abrasives, solvents or spray polish that may enter through holes in the earpiece and mouthpiece and cause damage. # Do no place the telephone in direct sunlight or use in extreme humidity. # The battery contacts on the base and the handset should be cleaned regularly, ie. every 2 months with a pencil eraser and/or a dry soft cloth.
