Big Button Plus 20270 CALLER ID SPEAKERPHONE Congratulations on your selection of the Big Button Plus 20270 from Northwestern Bell Phones. This quality Caller ID speakerphone, like all Genuine BELL® products, has been designed to give you many years of continuous service and represents the best value for your money. It requires little maintenance and is easy to setup and operate. OWNER’S MANUAL # 20270 ver.
IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION Read this manual before attempting to setup or use this instrument. It contains important information regarding safe installation and use. Keep this manual for future reference. Also save the carton, packing and proof of purchase to simplify and accelerate any needed action. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of excess moisture.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
2. since these can damage the finish. Your phone should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves or any other appliance that produces heat. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an approved method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Big Button Plus 20270 CONTROLS DIAGRAM MEMO STORE Button Button DELETE Button OPTION Button C.
Alphanumeric Caller ID LCD panel A three-line LCD panel that displays: • Real Time Clock • Name /Phone Number of Caller • Time /Date of Call • New Call Indication • Call Timer • Repeat Call Indication • • • • • • • • Off-Hook Indication Blocked Call Out of Area Line Error Call Back Function Battery Low Indication Message Waiting (if provided by your local phone company) Three Selectable Languages (English, French, Spanish) Call Back Button - Can automatically call back the phone number of a person which i
can then dial any of the stored phone numbers by just pressing one of the emergency buttons located above the LCD panel. the base unit. Carefully remove the battery cover and follow the markings in the compartment as shown below: RE(REDIAL)/PA(PAUSE) Button This button allows you to automatically dials the last phone number dialed up to 32 digits. Pressing the RE/PA button in the dialing sequence will inserts a 4 seconds pause between dialed numbers.
Base Unit (Side View) CALLER ID OPERATION Studs Modular Wall Plate Wall Mount slots (Figure 1) NOTE: If you do not have a standard modular wall jack, have a qualified technician mount one on the wall.
1. 2. Press and hold the “DELETE” button, then press the UP button. The display will show “E F S". Follow steps described in section of Setting the Language Mode, Area Code and TIME/DATE (Initial Use). Automatic Time/Date Stamping Your Caller ID automatically sets the Time & Date when a call is received Receiving Caller ID Information All incoming phone calls are stored in the order in which they are received.
Automatic Call Back Allows you to automatically dial the number of the person who has called previously, provided that Caller ID information has been recorded. 1. Select the caller you want to call back by pressing the Review UP or Review DOWN button. 2. When the call record is displayed during review lift the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE button. Press the call back button. The phone number displayed on the LCD will be dialed automatically.
is a long distance call and the service is provided by your local phone company. END OF LIST • Indicates that the end of the call history list is reached while using the review UP and DOWN buttons. REAL TIME CLOCK DISPLAY • If the unit is in standby mode, the display will show the current real time clock, date, count for total number of calls and new calls received.
when you place a call, press the SPEAKERPHONE button and listen for a dial tone. Adjust the speaker volume to a comfortable listening level. Handset Volume Nor/Hi Allows you to adjust handset receiver audio level. Set the switch to Nor for Normal or set Hi for High Volume. Placing a Call Lift the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE button and listen for a dial tone. Dial the desired phone number.
telephone number will be dialed out automatically. (Fire) (Hospital) (Police) 6. Replace the handset to the base. NOTE: If the line power is lost for a few hours, phone numbers stored in MEMORY are not lost. The Big Button Plus 20270 will retain the programmed numbers. IMPORTANT: When programming emergency numbers and/or making test calls to emergency numbers: 1. Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call before hanging up. 2.
Blocked Name/Number - In some areas, callers may be able to block their name and phone number from appearing on the Caller ID LCD panel of the receiving party. Call Memory - A memory location which holds the Caller ID call records. The Big Button Plus 20270 can store up to 70 Caller ID call records. If there are more than 70 calls, only the 70 most recent calls are recorded in memory. Call Record - Caller ID information on a single caller which is stored in the Caller ID’s call memory.
CALLER ID UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE SOLUTION • Check the batteries for proper installation. • If the batteries are weak or dead, replace with new batteries The Caller ID (alkaline batteries are recommended). Please refer to the LCD panel is “Battery Installation” section of the user’s manual for more blank details. • Check the connection of the AC adaptor. • The Caller ID unit will not function until you have Caller ID service provided by your local phone company.
SYMPTOM • No dial tone • • • • • Will not ring • • Static • • • • Cannot dial out 010508A-1 SOLUTION The handset cord or telephone line cord may be loose at the connections. Push in firmly at both ends to establish good contacts. Test the phone at a different telephone wall jack and listen for a dial tone. Test a different phone in the wall jack and listen for a dial tone. Check the RINGER ON/OFF switch. It may be in the OFF position.
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