RCA 25250 Operation & User’s Manual

DECT6.0 Cordless Handset Telephone Answering System User’s Guide Please read this manual before operating product for the first time. Model 25250

specifications. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Interference Information This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’s antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations. Important Information

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from your line. Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009. Hearing Aid Compatibility This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Information for DECT Product This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard which operates in the 1.92GHz to 1.93GHz frequency range. Installation of this equipment is subject to notification and coordination with UTAM. Any relocation of this equipment must be coordinated through and approved by UTAM. UTAM may be contacted at 1-800-429-8826.

Licensing.................................................3 Hearing Aid Compatibility........................3 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement.....3 Information for DECT Product................3 Introduction............................................6 Parts Checklist........................................6 Telephone Jack Requirements....................6 Installation.............................................7 Digital Security System.............................7 Important Installation Guidelines.............7 Handset Layout.......................................8 Base Layout.............................................9 Installing the Phone..............................10 Installing the Handset Battery...............10 Base Station.............................................11 Programming the Phone........................ 13 Standby Screen........................................13 Programming Functions..........................13 Phone Setting...........................................14 Date/Time..................................................14 Auto Answer............................................15 Auto Answer Intercom............................15 Dial Mode................................................15 Area Code................................................15 Registration..............................................16 Register ..................................................16 Remove Handset.......................................16 De-Register..............................................17 2nd Call Alert ......................................17 Handset Name..........................................17 Update Handset List................................18 Display Setting.........................................18 Contrast...................................................18 Backlight..................................................18 Sound Setting..........................................19 Ring Volume.............................................19 Key Tone...................................................19 Answering System...................................20 On/Off Status..........................................20 OGA Playback.........................................20 Set OGA..................................................21 Set Office Time.........................................21 Set Work Hours......................................21 Set After Hours......................................22 Ring Delay................................................22 Message Length.......................................23 Call Screening.........................................23 Message Alert.........................................23 Remote Password....................................23 Restore Setting........................................24 Telephone Operation............................. 24 Making Calls with the Cordless Handset...............................................24 Making Calls in the Speakerphone mode....................................................24 Making Call in the Speakerphone mode....................................................24 Making Calls with the Optional Headset...............................................25 Pre-dialing...............................................25 Answering a Call....................................25 Switching Between the Speakerphone, Handset, and Headset Mode.............26 Base ...................................................26 Cordless Handset..............................26 Mute.........................................................26 Do Not Disturb........................................27 Flash.........................................................27 Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence.............................................27 Redial........................................................27 Reviewing the Redial Numbers...............28 Storing a Redial Record in Phone Book....................................................28 Transferring a Call to Another Extension............................................28 Receiving a Transferred Call from Another Extension............................................28 Ringer On/Off and Ringer Volume........29 Speakerphone, Handset, and Headset Volume................................................29 Hold..........................................................29 Conference Calls.....................................29 Join a call in progress......................29 3-way conference call by an intercom call.....................................................29 3-way conference call with two lines....................................................29 4-way conference call (Line 1 + Line 2 + 2 extension)........................30 Intercom Calls..................................... 30 One-Touch Intercom...............................30 Answering an Intercom Call..................30 Page..........................................................31 Auto Standby...........................................31 Table of Contents

Caller ID (CID) ...................................31 Receiving and Storing CID Records......31 Reviewing CID Records...........................32 Saving a CID Record to Phone Book Memory...............................................32 Deleting a CID Record............................32 Deleting All Call Records......................32 Dialing Back............................................33 If You Programmed Your Local Area Code....................................................33 If You Did Not Program Your Local Area Code..........................................33 Call Waiting Caller ID...........................33 Memory Log and Phone Book (Directory) Memory............................................ 34 Adding Phone Book Entries....................34 Storing Record in One-Touch Dialing... 34 Reviewing Phone Book Records.............35 Editing a Phone Book Record.................35 Copying a Phonebook Record.................35 Deleting a Phone Book Record..............36 Dialing a Phone Book Record................36 Dial a phone book record while in Talk mode...........................................36 Dial a phone book record while reviewing it.........................................36 Answering System Operation................ 37 Answering System On/Off......................37 Recording Incoming Messages...............37 Monitoring Incoming Calls....................37 Memo Record..........................................38 Memo Recording.....................................38 ICM/Memo Playback...............................38 Erasing Messages ...................................39 To erase a message while it is playing ...............................................39 To erase a message after it playing..39 To erase all previously played messages in a mailbox........................39 Remote Access From Remote Party........39 Memory Full............................................40 Changing the Battery.............................41 Battery Safety Precautions....................41 Display Messages................................. 42 Handset Sound Signals......................... 42 Troubleshooting Guide.......................... 43 Telephone Solutions.................................43 Caller ID Solutions.................................44 Battery......................................................44 General Product Care.......................... 45 Causes of Poor Reception..................... 46 Warranty............................................. 47 Accessory Information.......................... 47 Index.................................................... 48