Southwestern Bell GH3210 manual

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    Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone 2.4GHz Cordless Dual Handset T elephone With Call W aiting Caller ID GH3210 Owner ’ s Manual T oll Free Helpline 1-800-366-0937 http://www.swbfreedomphone.com[...]

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    2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BA TTERIES...............................4 NAME OF CONTROLS AND INDICA TIONS.................................5 FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW.....................................................9 INTRODUCTION ABOUT GH3210.........................................[...]

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    BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD AL W A YS BE FOLLOWED T O 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 telephone jack and power[...]

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    4 Safety Instructions for Batteries Handset Battery Pack CAUTION: Use only a Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone approved battery pack in the handset of your GH3210 Cordless T elephone. T o reduce the risk of fire or injury , always do the following when replacing, discarding or charging batteries. When handling the batteries, be careful not to short t[...]

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    VOL S C R O L L S C R O L L Earpiece LCD Display Intercom/Transfer I ntercom/Transfer allows the 2 handsets to communi- cate with each other Headset Jack Redial/Pause button Redials the last number or adds a pause T alk button Used to make or to terminate calls Flash Button Used to access call waiting(if available) Delete Button Used for deleting C[...]

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    6 LCD Display Indicator Low battery Indicator Lights up to indicate when the battery needs charging. Clock Shows the real time clock (AM/PM) format, or the time stamp of a Caller ID record. Ringer-off Indicator Lights up when ringer-off has been enabled. Date Shows the date (MM/DD)format, or the date stamp of a caller ID record. Program Indicator I[...]

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    IN USE R Page Button Used to locate the handset Handset #2 Handset #1 In Use/Charge LED Lights when the handset is in T ALK mode or the handset is on the cradle and the battery is being charged.Flashes when an incoming call is received. 7 Base Unit Controls and Indicators T elephone Line Connect the telephone line cord here DC In 9v DC 500mA Connec[...]

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    8 Charger Unit Controls and Indicators This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACT A.On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:47GW902BGH3210US.If required, this number must be provided to the telephone company . An FCC c[...]

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    approved after July 23,2001,the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US: 47GW902BGH3210US.The digits represented by02 are the REN without a decimal point(e.g.,03 is a REN of 0.3).For earlier products, the REN is sepa- rately shown on the label. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, t[...]

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    10 INTRODUCTION About the GH3210 The GH3210 is a 2.4GHz Cordless Phone with Caller Identifier . It is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. FEA TURES Caller ID (50 call data memory locations) with call waiting 40 Channels (auto or manual selection) Conference / Intercom 10-Number One-[...]

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    Box Contents 1Base unit 2 AC adaptors with cord 1 charging cradle (9V 500mA / 9V 100mA) 2 Handsets with rechargeable batteries 2 Belt clip Quick installation guide Memory card Registration card T elephone line cord NOTE: a. Keep the shipping carton and packaging, in case you need to transport your phone. b. If any of these items are missing or dama[...]

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    12 Desk or T able Installation 1. The GH3210 base unit has built-in wall mount hanger holes. There is no bracket to assemble. Simply take the base unit out of the box. 2. Plug the AC adaptor(A) cord into the 9V DC-500mA input jack on the Base unit. 3. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base unit. 4 . Plug the other end[...]

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    Extra Charger Installation 1. Plug the AC adaptor(B) cord into the 9V DC-100mA input jack on the charger unit. 2. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. NOTE: Use only the AC adaptor supplied with GH3210. Place the telephone and power cords where they will not create a trip hazard, or where they could become chafed and create a fi[...]

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    14 Wall Mounting 1. If using a standard wall plate, this step is not necessary. Place the Desk/ Wall bracket on the wall and mark the location of the screws. Install the screws leaving 3/16" extending out from the wall. Use anchors to secure screws. 2. T o connect the Desk/Wall bracket in the wall mount position, simply align the bracket with [...]

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    Handset Battery Charging The battery pack in the handset must be fully charged for about 10-14 hours before using the telephone. After connecting to AC power , leave the handset unused in the cradle for ten to fourteen hours. Later, it will take less time for the battery to recharge. The IN USE/ CHARGE LED on the base will be lit when the handset i[...]

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    16 Handsets ID Registration 1. After base unit installation has been finished, place the handsets on the base and charger and make sure each handset is charged for 10~14 hours. NOTE: The handset which has been charged at the external charger must be placed on the main base unit for about 5 seconds to make proper ID registeration. INST ALLA TION (CO[...]

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    SETUP HANDSET T o Set Contrast 1. Press MUTE/PRG button to select “CONTRAST **”. 2. Press the or button to adjust display contrast to the desired level. The unit will show the default Time/date eg(12:00AM 1/01). 3. Press MUTE/PRG button to confirm. T o Set Ringer On/Off 1. Press MUTE/PRG button to select “RINGER ON/RINGER OFF”. 2. Press the[...]

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    18 T o Set Area Code 1. Press MUTE/PRG button to select “AREA CODE”. 2. Simply enter your area code number using the number pad on the handset. 3. Press MUTE/PRG button to confirm. T o Set T one/Pulse Mode 1. Press MUTE/PRG button to select “TONE/PULSE MODE”. 2. Press the or button to toggle TONE MODE and PULSE MODE. 3. Press MUTE/PRG butto[...]

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    Digital Security System Y our GH3210 Cordless T elephone is equipped with a digital security coding system to protect your base unit from be- ing accessed by other cordless telephones. Th e code allows your base and handset to recognize each other so that other cordless phones will not make calls on your line. If the AC adaptor is disconnected or a[...]

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    20 Making a Call 1. If one handset is in use, the other hand- set will display “LINE IN USE” for 3 sec- onds when T ALK button is pressed. 2. Lift the handset and press the T ALK button to be connected to the phone line. The LCD display will show “T ALK” and the T ALK timer will start. The IN USE/ CHARGE LED on the base will light. 3. After[...]

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    Conference 1. Press the CONF button while in T ALK mode. 2. The LCD display of the called handset will show “CONFERENCE”. The called handset will ring for 15 seconds. 3. Press CONF or T ALK button from the called handsets to establish conference which makes 3-way conference call. 4. Press T ALK button from either one of the handsets to terminat[...]

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    22 set will change from “T ALK” to “TRANS- FER H1>H2” or “TRANSFER H2>H1”. Likewise, from Stand-by to “CALL TRANSFER” at the transferred handset.) NOTE: If there is no response from the trans- ferred handset within 15 seconds, the LCD display of the transferring handset will show “RING BACK” with a beep sound. The transfer[...]

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    T o Program Frequently Called Numbers 1. Pick up the handset. DO NOT PRESS T ALK button. 2. Press the MEM button; the LCD display will show “PHONEBOOK”. 3. Dial phone number (up to 15 digits). Each TONE(*) entered uses one of the available digits. If you pause more than 10 seconds in programming, the unit will exit the memory programming. If yo[...]

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    24 local telephone company in order to re- ceive Call Waiting Caller ID information. Reviewing New Call Records 1. When Time/Date screen is displayed, pressing the or button displays the information of the last new call received. 2. Continue pressing or button to review all new call records in the order the calls were received. 3. After the final c[...]

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    Caller ID Redial THE AREA CODE MUST BE PROGRAM- MED IN ORDER T O FULL Y UTILIZE THE REDIAL FEA TURE(SEE P AGE.18). The GH3210 allows you to redial a phone number stored in the Caller ID memory. 1. Press the or button to select the Caller ID number that you want to dial. 2. Press and release the REDIAL button which activates the handset to dial the [...]

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    26 3. Press the FLASH/DEL button. All viewed calls will be erased. 1-555-896-1234 DELETE ALL ? CALLER ID OPERA TION (CONT .) VOL S C R O L L S C R O L L[...]

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    If your GH3210 is not performing to your expectation, please try these simple steps. TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM SUGGESTION Caller’s voice is too low Handset doesn’t ring Can’t make outgoing calls No dial tone Charge the handset for 10 hours before initial use. Place the handset back into base cradle for 5 seconds . Make sure the handset is full[...]

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    28 Check with your local telephone company to make sure Caller ID service is being provided on your telephone line. If you pick up the telephone before the first complete ring, the caller information will not be completely received. T elephone numbers are not dialed correctly from the caller list TROUBLE SHOOTING (CONT.) PROBLEM SUGGESTION Conversa[...]

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    PRODUCT CARE Additional Information A. Connecting this telephone to a coin operated telephone or party line is prohib- ited by law. B. If it is determined that your telephone is malfunctioning, the FCC requires that it be disconnected from the modular outlet until the problem has been corrected. For imm- ediate answers to all your questions re- gar[...]

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    30 According to FCC regulations, this equipment, which has been certified and registered by the FCC, may only be repaired by authorized persons. If repairs or adjustments are made by an unauthorized person, the FCC certification may be voided. Should you encounter any problems, please call the Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone toll-free Customer Help[...]

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    This Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal installation, use, and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser’s receipt. The obligation of Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone Retail Sales under this warranty [...]

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    32 ST OP ...DON’T T AKE ME BACK TO THE ST ORE. LOOK...FOR THE TOLL-FREE “HELP” TELEPHONE NUMBER. LISTEN...AS THE EXPERTS T ALK YOU THROUGH THE PROBLEM. For immediate answers to your questions regarding operation, missing parts or installation, call the SOUTHWESTERN BELL FREEDOM PHONE RET AIL SALES HELP LINE A T : 1-800-366-0937 Monday - Frida[...]