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Model 240 Cordless Phone Owner’s Manual
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Siemens 240 cordless telephone! This phone’s 2.4 GHz frequency and high-speed digital voice encoding provide reception and voice clarity that is superior to other cordless phones. And, it’s digital spread spectrum technology will provide you with secure, private conversations. To get the best performance out of your phone please read this owner’s manual. Customer Service For customer service in the US or Canada call (888) 777-0211
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Table of Contents Package Contents .......................................................................................................................... 4 Installation and Setup ................................................................................................................... 6 Installing the AC Power Adapter and Base ........................................................................ 6 Desk/Table Installation ...........................................................
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Package Contents If an item listed below is not included in your package, please contact your local Siemens dealer. Handset Battery Cover Base AC Power Adapter withTelephone Line Cord Rechargeable Battery Pack Memory Number Label Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 4 Owner’s Manual
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n z x Handset and Base Earpiece Memory (see page 8, 9, 10, 11) Up and Down Controls (see page 8, 10) Talk (on/off) Redial/Pause (see page 9) (see page 9, 10) Battery Charging Tone Indicator (see page 9, 10) Handset Page (see page 11) Flash Mute (see page 10) (see page 10) Microphone Siemens 240 Cordless Phone 5 Owner’s Manual
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Installation and Setup n z x Installing the AC Power Adapter and Base Warning! Use only the Siemens AC power adapter supplied with this phone. DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. The AC power adapter has two cords ending in plastic connectors. The larger of the two connectors (RJ 45) plugs into the base. The smaller of the two connectors (RJ 11) plugs into a wall telephone jack. The AC power adapter plugs into an electrical wall outlet. Desk/Table Installation 1. Plug the large co
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Preparing the Handset n z x Installing / Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Press in on the battery cover release. Battery Cover Release 2. Slide the battery cover off the handset. 3. Plug the plastic connector of Battery Pack into the socket inside the battery compartment of the handset. 4. Insert the Battery Pack into the battery compartment. 5. Tuck the battery wires into the battery compartment. 6. Slide the battery cover onto the handset; listen for a snap. NOTE: Replacement battery packs are a
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n z x Memory Numbers Label For easy reference to memory numbers, 1. List the memory numbers beside the corresponding memory location number on the label supplied. 2. Place the label on the base or back of the handset. Memory Number Label Charging Contacts Setting Basic Features Basic feature programming is done while the phone is in the idle state (not during an active call). Selecting the Ring Volume • Press the or key to hear and adjust the ring volume. Turning the Ringer Off 1. Press (li
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n z x Selecting Tone or Pulse Dialing To select the dial mode used by your local phone service (TONE or PULSE), 1. Press (light flickers). 2. Press to select TONE (light on). 3. Press to select PULSE (light on). 4. Press to save this setting (light off). Using the Handset Placing a Call 1. Press . 2. Dial the number. Answering a Call 1. Remove the handset from the base. OR 2. Press to answer the call. n z x Ending a Call 1. Place the handset in the base. OR 2. Press . n z x Redial
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Active Call Features The following features are available only while connected to an active call. n z x Changing the Handset Earpiece Volume Press the or key to change the handset volume (5 levels). Turning the Mute On and Off Mute allows you to hear the other caller, but the other caller cannot hear you. To turn mute on or off, 1. Press to turn mute on (light blinks). 2. Press again to turn mute off (light off). Answering a Call on Call Waiting If you subscribe to a call waiting servic
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n z x Dialing a Memory Number 1. Press . 2. Press (light blinks). 3. Press the memory location (0 to 9) to dial the number. Dialing Multiple Memory Numbers with Chain Dialing To dial more than one memory number (such as a bank account number or password), 1. Press . 2. Press . 3. Press the first memory location (0 to 9) to dial the number. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed to enter additional numbers. n z x Deleting or Changing a Memory Number 1. Press (light flickers). 2. Press the me
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Warnings n z x Low Battery Warnings When the handset beeps 2 times, the battery pack needs to be recharged. The warning will be repeated every 20 seconds during an active call until the battery is depleted. n z x Out of Range Warnings When the handset beeps 3 times while you are on an active call or when is pressed, the handset is too far away from the base to operate. NOTE: An active call is disconnected if the handset is out of range for more than 5 seconds. Move the handset closer to the b
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Problem Unable to make or answer calls. Solution • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base, wall outlet, and the RJ45 connector is plugged into the phone jack. • Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, and then reconnect. • Place the handset back on the charging cradle for a few seconds. Problem The handset does not ring or receive a page. Solution • The battery pack may need to be charged for 4 to 6 hours. • Move the handset closer to the base. • Move the base away from appliance
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FCC Information WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Siemens Communication Devices could void the FCC authority to operate the equipment. This includes the addition of any external antenna device. This telephone system complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of the base station is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number, Ringer Equivalence number (REN) and the Universal Service Order Code (USOC), which is RJ-
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Important Safety Instructions and Product Information Before using your telephone equipment, basic safety instructions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons. 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 outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this p
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Limited Warranty This limited, non-transferable warranty is provided to the original purchaser. The product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal installation, use, and service for period of one (1) year from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser’s receipt. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement (at our option) of the product or any part(s) which are defective provided that the product is returned to the original
