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A50
A50 UltraClear Sound Shaping
Expandable Cordless Telephone
Installation Guide & User Manual
Congratulations… You have just purchased the
Most Remarkable Amplified Cordless Expandable Telephone System
In The World!
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Thank you for selecting the A50 UltraClear Sound Shaping Ex- pandable Cordless Telephone from BellSouth. This manual will help you install your telephone and learn its basic operation. The BellSouth A50 has been designed specifically to meet your needs, blending an array of valuable features with simplicity and style. The BellSouth A50 is truly the Most Remarkable Amplified Phone In The World! This Installation Guide and User Manual provides you with information to set-up and start using you
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Table Of Contents CONDITIONS FOR USE Page 5 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS Base Unit Top & Bottom Views Page 6 Handset Front View Pages 6-7 Handset Left side, Right side & Back side Views Page 8 LCD Screen information & description Pages 8-9 GETTING STARTED Components List Page 9 Telephone Base Installation Installing modular phone line & AC adapter Pages 9-10 TelephoneHandset Installation Installing batteries Page 11 Handset battery charging Page 11 Low
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Table Of Contents Basic Operation Answering a call Page 17 Making a call Page 17 Using the Pre-dialing feature Page 17 Using the Last number redial feature Page 17 Using the Flash feature Page 17 Using the Pause feature for dialing Page 18 Using Line Transfer feature Page 18 Using the Page / Handset location feature Page 18 Using the Headset feature Pages 18-19 Phone Book Operation Dial from the phone book Page 19 VIP and REJECT Functions Page 19 Add ne
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Conditions for Use Important Safety Instructions Read and understand the Installation Guide & User Manual. When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person, including the following: WARNING: Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. WARNING: The BellSouth A50 is capable of amplifying sounds to a loud volume. It is important to instruct all potential users of its proper op
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Features & Functions 5 8 4 1 7 6 3 2 Top view Bottom view (Diagram #1) – Location of Base Controls 1. Page icon button (PAGE): Press to page the handset. The handset will ring for about 25 seconds then end the paging automatically. 2. Charger indicator LED: Lights up when handset is placed on the base for charging. (RED) 3. In use indicator LED: Lights up when the handset is in the TALK mode. (RED) 4. Charging terminals / contacts: To charge the b
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Features & Functions 6. Lighted keypad: The keypad stays lit up for 15 seconds after removing the hand- set from the base. To reactivate the feature while in standby, press the or the “MEMO” button. To activate while the phone is in use, press any key. 7. Charge pins: Enables the circuit to be initiated. 8. 2.5mm headset jack: To connect your hands-free headset. 9. Arrow DOWN button: Use to highlight or scroll through the menu. 10. (TALK): Press to answer an incoming call, to pl
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Features & Functions 1 1 3 3 5 5 4 4 6 6 2 2 Back View Left View Right View (Diagram #3) – Location of Back & Sides of Handset Controls 1. Belt clip: Use to attach handset to the waist. 2. Auto Amplify switch: Use to AUTOMATICALLY return to your previous volume setting every time you use the handset without having to press the “AMPLIFY” button. 3. Handset tone control: Adjust the incoming voice tone level on your handset so you can clearly understand every word
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Features & Functions ERROR message: The CALLER ID display is unable to identify the caller’s name and/or number. The LCD will show ERROR, this does not mean that there is a fault with your phone. IN STANDBY mode: In this mode the LCD display will show the handset number, date and real time (See diagram #4). IN USE indicator: In this mode the LCD display will show TALK and the call time. MESSAGE WAITING message: If you have voice mail service from your telephone company and a recorded mess
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requires a modular phone jack (RJ11C) and a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Place this telephone on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the telephone falls. NOTE: Install the base away from electronic equipment such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Installing Modular Phone Line & AC adapter This section is a reference guide to the basic installation of your cordless telephone. 1. Plug one end of the
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Installing Batteries Handset batteries MUST be connected before beginning initial charging! (Diagram #6) – Installing the batteries 1. Remove battery compartment cover by sliding it downwards. 2. Install new batteries. Be sure to observe battery polarity as imprinted on the base of the compartment (See diagram #6). 3. NOTE: Before replacing the battery compartment cover – you may want to select a setting for the AUTO AMPLIFY MODE 4. Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding upward un
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Battery Life Fully charged batteries provide an average talk time of about 4 hours, or standby time of about 8 days. Talk time & standby time may vary depending on operating conditions. The life of the NiMH battery is more than one (1) year. Belt Clip Installation You may choose to use the optional belt clip provided with your handset (See diagram #7). (Diagram #7) – Install and remove the belt clip 1. To attach, slide the belt clip down onto the grooves. Press the tabs on the belt clip into
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Area Code Setting Your BellSouth A50 allows you to dial from your CALLER ID memory and your phonebook. When you use your phone for the first time or if you have moved to a different area code, you need to enter your area code into the phone. This assures that when dialing a call out of memory or your phonebook, the number is formatted properly. To set your area code: 1. Press the “SEL” button once, then the LCD display will show PROGRAM to indicate you entered the SETTING MODE. 2. Press th
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1. Press the “SEL” button once then the LCD display will show PROGRAM to indicate you entered the SETTING MODE. 2. Press the 4 key, then the SET TIME will show on the LCD display and the digit for MONTH will flash (the sequence is MONTH-DAY-HOUR-MINUTE). 3. Press the or arrow button to get the desired number. 4. Press the “SEL” button to confirm. 5. To set the DAY - Press the or arrow button to get the desired number and press the “SEL” button to confirm. 6. To set the HOUR - Pre
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Caution: When the “AUTO AMPLIFY” switch is set to ON, the handset volume will be set to loud. To protect people who do not experience a hearing loss, we suggest setting the switch to OFF. You may turn the extra amplification feature back ON by pressing the “AMPLIFY” button. Handset Vibration Setting The vibration call alert feature notifies you of incoming calls by making the handset vibrate. When an incoming call is received, you can turn the vibrate/shake mode to ON (up) posi- tion, and th
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ference. To improve reception, move closer to the base. Once the handset is too far away from the base, an out of range warning tone will be sounded indicating the user should move closer to the base. If not, after about 20 seconds, the handset will automatically disconnect and your phone will be left off the hook. To hang-up properly, when walking back into range the handset will make a noise, press the to return to standby mode. Channel Operation During the conversation, the phone wi
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Basic A50 Operation Answering A Call 1. If the handset is off of the base, press the button to receive the call. -Or- 1. If the handset is in the base, lift the handset to receive the call. 2. Adjust your Volume and Tone settings if needed (See page #16 for information on adjusting Volume & Tone controls). 3. On completion of the call press the button or return to base or charger. Making A Call 1. Press the button and wait for a dial tone. 2. Dial the telephone number. 3. Adjust y
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Using The Pause Feature For Dialing The “R/P” button is used to insert a temporary pause during a dialing sequence. Program- ming in a pause will cause the phone to wait two (2) seconds before dialing additional numbers. This feature may be used when it is necessary to dial an access code (9, for example) and wait for a second dial tone before you can dial an outside number. Press the “R/P” button at the required point during the memory storage process to program a pause. When dialing an
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NOTE: When you plug the headset into the HEADSET JACK, it automatically mutes the microphone and speaker of the cordless handset. Unplug the headset to return the handset to normal use. Ordering a Headset or Neckloop: Headsets are available at most retail outlets that sell telephone equipment or contact BellSouth Special Needs Equipment Center at 800- 586-9828 or visit www.bellsouthspecialneeds.com. We recommend using the BellSouth Headset or BellSouth CLA7 Amplified Powered Neckloop. Phone
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-Or- Save numbers and names from the CALLER ID to phone book 1. Begin with the phone in the standby mode, press the or arrow button repeatedly to find the CALLER ID number you want to add. 2. If the number has the caller’s name, press the “MEMO” button to store. If the number does not have the caller’s name, press the “MEMO” button and then enter the name. 3. When completed, press the “MEMO” button again to store. Reviewing numbers and names in phone book 1. In standby mode, press the “ME
