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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