Operating instructions

5
Getting Started
4. Charge the Handset Battery
Place the handset in its base or charger. Charge the battery at least for 15 hours
before using your telephone for the first time.
5. Check for Dial Tone
After the battery is charged, pick up the Handset and press PHONE. You should
hear a dial tone.
6. Set the Dial Mode
If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the batteries
are charged. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to change the dial mode.
• Press PROG on the handset.
• Press
or until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the current selection.
• Press SELECT. The current setting blinks.
• Press
to select TONE or PULSE.
• Press SELECT to save the displayed mode.
7. Set Date and Time
If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with
the first incoming call. If you do not have caller ID service, you can set the date and
time manually:
• Press PROG on the handset.
• Press
or until DATE/TIME is displayed. Press SELECT.
• The month is flashing. Press
or until the screen displays the correct month.
Press SELECT.
• The day is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct day.
Press SELECT.
• The hour is flashing. Press
or until the screen displays the correct
hour. Press SELECT.
• The minute is flashing. Press or until the screen displays the correct
minute. Press SELECT.
• AM or PM is flashing. Press or to choose between AM or PM.
Press SELECT.
8. Set Language
• Press PROG, and then
or until LANGUAGE is displayed. Press SELECT.
• The current setting blinks. Press
or until the screen displays the correct
language (English, Spanish or French).
• Press SELECT.
Installation
CONNECT THE
POWER CORD
Standard electrical outlet
Modular telephone jack
CONNECT THE
POWER CORD