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Preparation Basics Caller ID/Call waiting
Answering System Additional Information
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OWNER S MANUAL
900MHz DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM CORDLESS TELEPHONE
DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM
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SX 2981
The FIRST thing to do after unpacking your new
cordless telephone is:
CHARGE THE BATTERY !
Please read and follow the few instructions on
PAGE 2
BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE.
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SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 2 GETTING STARTED: DO THIS FIRST! FIRST, CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERY! • Set your new phone in an out-of-the-way place near a power outlet where it will not be disturbed. • Plug the AC adaptor into the wall outlet. • Plug the AC adaptor cord into the power jack on the base unit. • Take the cover off the handset battery compartment; plug the battery connector into the receptacle inside the battery compartment and replace the cover. The connector only goes in one wa
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Preparation SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 3 INTRODUCTION FEATURES Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., takes pride in presenting the new 900 MHz cordless telephone and digital answering system. The Toshiba cordless telephone features a 16-digit x 3-line dot matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) for caller ID on Call Waiting and speed dial programming and calling. The sleek new design provides face-up battery charging even when wall mounted. Other features are summarized below. • Voice Guid
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SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preparation INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 LOCATION OF CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dialing a stored number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Editing and deleting stored numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Caller ID/Call waiting CALLER ID/CALL WAITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Answering a call with caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Searching caller ID memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as basic safety precautions should always they may touch dangerous voltage be followed to reduce the risk of fire, points or short out parts that could electric shock and injury. result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 1 Read and understand all instructions. Never spill liquid of any kind on the 2 Follow all warnings an
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Preparation SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TM The RBRC Seal TM The RBRC Seal on the (easily removable) nickel-cadmium battery (contained in our product) indicates that Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (TACP) is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, TM when taken out of service within the United States. The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nic
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TALK MEM PAUSE FUNCTION DELETE REDIAL FLASH VOL/RING SELECT LOCAL L.D. TONE CHANNEL SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 8 LOCATION OF CONTROLS HANDSET Antenna Headset jack VOL/RING () button (up arrow button) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) VOL/RING () button (down arrow button) (page 19) REDIAL ( ) button (Left arrow button) FLASH ( ) button (Right arrow button) (page 19) (page 14, 33) SELECT TALK button button (page 18) (page 15 to 16, 23 to 27, 30 to 34) L.D./1 button (page 30) CID (Caller
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Preparation SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 9 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BASE UNIT DC IN 9V jack (page 10) TELEPHONE LINE modular jack (page 10) Antenna DELETE button (page 43) Speaker LED display REPEAT REW / SELECT button (page 37 to 40) ANSWER button (page 41) STOP button REC/MEMO button (page 44, 45) (page 37) FF SKIP SELECT button / SET button (page 37 to 40) (page 37 to 40) MAILBOX 1 button (page 42) MENU button MAILBOX 2 button (page 42) (page 37 to 40) MAILBOX 3 button (page 42) VOL buttons
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SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 10 INSTALLATION SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT (DESK TOP MOUNTING) For setting up the base unit follow the instructions below. Raise the anntenna to vertical position. Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C) Fasten the AC adaptor cord Telephone Line Cord to prevent it from being disconnected. Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC Adaptor • Plug the AC adaptor firmly into the base unit and the AC 120V outlet. • USE ONLY WITH Supplied AC ADAPTOR (TAC-2981 power source AC 120V 60
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Preparation SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 11 INSTALLATION SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT (WALL MOUNTING) MOUNTING ON A STANDARD WALL PLATE: Raise the antenna. Telephone Single-Line Line Cord Telephone Jack (RJ11C) Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC Adaptor • Route the cords through the guides. • Place the base unit on the posts of the wall plate and push down until it is firmly seated. NOTES: • Do not use any outlet controlled by a wall switch. • If you don’t have a standard wall plate, cut out the
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SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 12 INSTALLATION CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK It is important to charge the battery for 12-16 hours continuously without any interruption before you use the handset for the first time. 1 Remove the battery cover on the Red Black back of the handset by sliding it down. 2 Plug the battery pack cord into the connector with the correct polarity. (black and red wires). 3 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment. 4 Put the battery cover back by sliding until it s
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Preparation SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 13 INSTALLATION NOTES: • Use only the supplied battery pack (TRB-8000 power source 600mAh, 3.6VDC) • The battery pack is not charged properly if the charging contacts are dirty or tarnished. Clean the contacts occasionally with a dry cloth. After the battery pack is fully charged; Operation Approx. battery life While in use (Talk mode) up to 6 hours While not in use (Standby mode) up to 10 days When "Low Battery" blinks on the LCD, all handset button
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SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 14 INSTALLATION Before using the Handset, make sure to read the following instructions. FLASH SELECT PULSE TONE/ / FUNCTION SETTING THE DIAL MODE Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: 1 Press and hold until you hear a confirmation tone. FLASH 2 To set the dial mode for Dial Mode:Pulse Dial Mode:Tone pulse dialing, press Tone - Press Tone - Press PULSE / Pulse- Press # Pulse- Press # . Or to set the dial mode for tone PULSE / TONE/ TONE/ d
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Preparation SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 15 INSTALLATION SETTING OR CANCELING THE AUTO TALK FUNCTION If the handset is placed on the base unit, you can answer a call by lifting the handset from the base unit (Auto Talk). If the handset is not on the base unit, you can answer a call by pressing any one of the buttons (Any-key Answer function). When the Auto Talk function is set to ON, the Any-key Answer function is also set to ON. When the Auto Talk function is set to OFF, you can lift the h
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SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 16 INSTALLATION SETTING THE AREA CODE It is necessary to program your area code so that local calls will be displayed properly on caller ID. 1s sAuto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW:On 1Press . FUNCTION 3 Area Code: 1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW:On 3 2 Press or to move the pointer to Area 3s sArea Code: Code. 1 Auto Talk:Off 2 CIDCW:On 3Press . SELECT 3 Area Code:615 Enter a 3-digit area code. For example, enter “615.” If you enter a wrong number, press DELETE . 1 Auto Talk:Off 4
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T TA AL LK K Preparation SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 17 INSTALLATION USING A HEADSET (OPTIONAL) You can use an optional headset (part#: RC 008260) that has a 3/32- inch (2.5mm) plug. To connect the headset, open the rubber cover on the left side of the handset, then insert the headset's plug into the jack. With a headset connected, you can make or answer calls as usual using the keys on the handset. When you finish using the headset, disconnect it from the handset and close the rubber cover
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SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 18 BASIC OPERATION Before using the Handset, make sure to read the following instructions. VOL/RING() REDIAL FLASH TALK () VOL/RING / PULSE TONE/ / CHANNEL DELETE MAKING A CALL Handset On The Base Handset Off The Base TALK 1) Pick up the handset. 1) Press . TALK 2) Press . 2) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number. 4) Dial the number. OR TALK OR Dial the number, then press . 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Dial the number, then press
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Basics SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 19 BASIC OPERATION 3-NUMBER REDIAL You can redial any of the last three numbers dialed from the handset: REDIAL 1 Press in standby mode. The last dialed number (Redial 1) appears. REDIAL Each time you press , the LCD displays one of the three last dialed numbers (Redial 1 to Redial 3). TALK 2 After the desired number has been selected, press . The call will be connected. NOTES: • The handset redials only up to 32 digits even for a number that exceeds this
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SX-2981.qx 6/18/1 3:11 PM Page 20 BASIC OPERATION TONE/PAUSE To Do this TONE/ To temporarily switch to tone dial Press . The following numbers will (When the handset is set to pulse mode), be sent as tone dialing. see page 14. To enter a pause within the dialing sequence Press . PAUSE “P” appears in the display which represents a pause. PAUSE EXAMPLE : To make a call “0 12345678” with tone dialing in 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 TONE/ pulse mode, press PAUSE 7 8 . INTERFERENCE OR STATIC CHANNEL If you hear n
