Toshiba FT-8981, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Preparation Basics Caller ID Call waiting Answering System Additional Information FT 8981 qx 3 14 1 5 59 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...to the base unit s charging cradle The CHARGE LED should light If not see TROUBLESHOOTING page 43 The battery charging period has now started From now until the 12 16 hours period is complete do not let anything cause the handset to be removed from electrical contact with the base unit s charging pins or power to be removed from the base unit SECOND Before you can take advantage of the Caller ID a...

Page 3: ...igit 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 One Way Page Handset Locator Last Number Redial 32 digits 10 Speed dial 20 digits Any Key Answer Reversible Charging System Hearing Aid Compatible HAC Volume Desk Wa...

Page 4: ...tion 15 Setting or canceling caller ID on call waiting 15 Setting the area code 16 Basics BASIC OPERATION 17 Making a call 17 Recieving a call 17 Redial 18 Out of range 18 Call waiting 18 Handset earpiece volume setting 18 Handset ringer volume setting 18 Base speaker volume setting 19 Tone Pause 19 Interference or static 19 Paging the handset 19 MEMORY DIALING 20 Storing numbers 20 Steps for ente...

Page 5: ...he clook 34 Setting the security code PIN 35 Setting the base ringer volume 35 Setting the number of rings 36 Setting the recording time 36 USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE 37 Turning the answering machine ON OFF 37 Checking and switching greeting message 37 Checking clock setting 38 Playing recorded messages 38 Deleting recorded messages 39 Screening incomming calls 39 Leaving a memo message 40 Record...

Page 6: ...thing to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where the cord can be stepped on or tripped over 8 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric s...

Page 7: ...Y INSTRUCTIONS BATTERIES 1 Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the instruction manual provided for this product 2 Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire The cell may explode Check with State and local codes for possible special disposal instructions 3 Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Released electrolytes are corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or ...

Page 8: ...utton down arrow button page 18 VOL RING VOL RING button Right arrow button page 14 31 FLASH button page 20 to 24 30 to 31 SELECT Caller ID button page 27 to 31 CID button page 24 30 to 31 Channel button page 19 CH DELETE Function button page 15 to 16 FUNC Battery compartment page 12 HANDSET button page 29 L D 1 button page 29 LOCAL 3 AC Adaptor TAC 8930 Part RC009255 LOCATION OF CONTROLS Modular ...

Page 9: ...C R E W F F button page 39 DELETE Speaker button page 37 GREETING button page 38 TIME POWER LED IN USE LED CHARGE LED buttons page 19 38 VOLUME button page 38 PLAY STOP button page 19 PAGE button page 32 to 38 SELECT SKIP FF button page 32 to 36 SET button page 40 REC MEMO 2WAY Microphone button page 37 ANSWER LED ANSWER button page 32 to 38 SELECT REW REPEAT button page 32 to 36 MENU DC IN 9V jac...

Page 10: ... AC adapter to a continuous power supply AC ADAPTOR INFORMATION Use only the supplied AC adaptor or one matching its specifications exactly with this product Incorrect voltage may damage the unit or cause it to function improperly Raise the anntenna to vertical position Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected Telephone Line Cord Single Line Telephone Jack RJ11C Power Outle...

Page 11: ...ws minimum length of 13 8 inches into the wall with the heads protruding about 1 4 inch INSTALLATION Raise the antenna Flip the hook tab over so the tab holds the handset Telephone Line Cord Single Line Telephone Jack RJ11C Power Outlet AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Adaptor Wall mount template IMPORTANT Before mounting select a wall area of sufficient strength If mounting on wallboard or in an area of questio...

Page 12: ... 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 snaps into place Make sure not to get the wires of the battery pack caught in the cover 5 Place the handset on the base unit Be sure the CHARGE LED lights If the CHARGE LED does not light make sure the AC adaptor is plugged in securely Charging contact...

Page 13: ...ons are disabled and the battery needs to be charged If this occurs during a call you hear short beeps Finish the call as soon as possible and place the handset on the base unit NOTES If a call comes in when the battery is too low to operate properly you will be unable to answer the call or the call will be disconnected The redial number is held in memory for up to 30 minutes while you replace the...

Page 14: ...ou hear a confirmation tone 2 To set the dial mode for pulse dialing press Or to set the dial mode for tone dialing press A confirmation tone sounds to indicate the setting is complete TONE PULSE FLASH Dial Mode Pulse Tone Press Pulse Press Dial Mode Tone Tone Press Pulse Press Tone Dialing Pulse Dialing TONE FLASH SELECT FUNC TONE Preparation PULSE PULSE FT 8981 qx 3 14 1 5 59 PM Page 14 ...

Page 15: ... the On Off setting will be switched 3 Press The handset returns to standby mode SETTING OR CANCELING CALLER ID ON CALL WAITING This function is preset to ON so that you will receive caller ID on Call Waiting when you subscribe to both local telephone company services If you do not subscribe to these services be sure to set this function to OFF 1 Press The LCD displays the current setting 2 Press ...

Page 16: ...he handset returns to the standby mode NOTES Change your area code when you move to another location that has a different area code When you make a call or redial to a number within your area code only the last 7 digits of the phone number are dialed when you set the area code FUNC SELECT DELETE SELECT 3 FUNC 1 Auto Talk Off 2 CIDCW On 3 Area Code 615 1s sAuto Talk Off 2 CIDCW On 3 Area Code 1 Aut...

Page 17: ...ber then press TALK TALK Handset Off The Base 1 Press 2 Listen for the dial tone 3 Dial the number OR Dial the number then press TALK TALK Handset On The Base Pick up the handset Auto Talk or press To use Auto Talk function see page 15 TALK Handset Off The Base Press any button When the Auto Talk is set to on or press TALK To hang up Press or return the handset to the base Auto Standby TALK Basics...

Page 18: ...2 To return to the first caller press again NOTE Pressing without receiving a Call Waiting signal may disconnect the current caller HANDSET EARPIECE VOLUME SETTING To adjust the earpiece volume press or during a call HANDSET RINGER VOLUME SETTING To adjust the ringer volume press or during standby mode NOTE When the handset is on the base the handset ringer volume is disabled VOL RING VOL RING FLA...

Page 19: ... handset beeps for 60 seconds To stop paging press or any key at the handset or return the handset to the base unit NOTE You cannot page the handset during a call PAGE PAGE CH VOLUME VOLUME Paging Talk 0 15 Scanning To To temporarily switch to tone dial When the base is set to pulse mode see page 14 To enter a pause within the dialing sequence Do this Press The following numbers will be sent as to...

Page 20: ...coming call or a pager call from the base unit during the operation the operation will be cancelled STORING NUMBERS You can store up to 20 digits including and PAUSE as a telephone number and up to 14 characters as a name in one memory address 1 Pick up the handset and press and hold till a beep sounds 2 Enter a number 0 9 or press to select a free memory location number MEM Memory Store 1s s 2 ME...

Page 21: ...e cursor to the desired location Press to delete characters as needed Press and hold to delete all the characters 7 Press A confirmation beep sounds and the number is stored 8 The LCD returns to Memory Store screen To store more name and numbers return to step 2 If you do not store name only the memory location Memory 1 appears 9 To finish the operation press or return the handset to the base unit...

Page 22: ...nce 8 Press six times 9 Press five times 3 6 3 3 3 8 SELECT MEM Number of times key is pressed Keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4 J K L j k l 5 M N O m n o 6 P Q R S p q r s 7 T U V t u v 8 W X Y Z w x y z 9 blank 0 0 OPER 9 WX YZ 8 TUV 7 PQ RS 6 MNO 5 JKL 4 GHI 3 DEF 2 ABC 1 STEPS FOR ENTERING NAMES AND SPECIAL CHARACTERS Refer to the letters on the number buttons ...

Page 23: ... the desired destination NOTE When you press the LCD displays both of the name and the telephone number When the stored phone number has 15 or more digits is displayed next to the 13th digit Press to see the rest of numbers and to return 3 Press The selected number will be dialed NOTE If you press while you are selecting a location memory selection is cancelled and the handset returns to standby M...

Page 24: ... data go to step a To delete data go to step b a EDITING THE NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER Use the number buttons and or buttons to change the name See Storing Numbers on page 20 for instructions on how to enter names 1 Press to erase a character at the cursor position The next character on the right moves to the cursor position 2 Press 3 Press to erase numbers and enter the correct number 4 Press A c...

Page 25: ...rmation tone sounds and the number is erased If is selected The LCD returns to the Memory Store display 3 Press or return the handset to the base unit MEM DELETE SELECT MEMORY DIALING 25 Delete Memory 1 Yes s sNo Memory 1 Deleted Memory Store 1s sTed Doe 2 DOE JOHN Basics FT 8981 qx 3 14 1 6 00 PM Page 25 ...

Page 26: ...er You may receive any one of the following messages When invalid data is received Incomplete Data When a private name is received Private Name When a private number is received Private Number When an unknown name is received Unknown Name When an unknown number is received Unknown Number 2 When you pick up the phone the display changes to Talk NOTES If you answer a call before the Caller ID messag...

Page 27: ...erforms the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number You must subscribe to the Caller ID on call waiting CID CW services before you can use the following features The Call waiting service can also be used independently Please contact your local telephone company for details VOL RING Caller ID Call waiting FLASH FT 8981 qx 3 14 1 6 00 PM Page 27 ...

Page 28: ...o return to standby mode CALLING BACK FROM THE CALLER ID LIST 1 Pick up the handset and press Then press or to display the number you wish to call 2 Press The displayed number will be dialed NOTE To enter a number for a long distance call see EDITING CALLER ID DATA page 29 It is not necessary to add a 1 when dialing some area codes If in doubt check your local telephone directory TALK CID CID CID ...

Page 29: ...tore procedures To make a call press To store into memory dial press Then select memory location with or and press TRANSFERING CID NUMBER TO SPEED DIAL MEMORY 1 Pick up the handset and press Then press or to indicate the number you want to store the memory 2 Press 3 Enter a number 0 9 or press to select memory location MEM CID SELECT MEM TALK LOCAL 3 LOCAL 3 L D 1 CID 1 7 9 30AM 12 Ted Doe 456 789...

Page 30: ...ode DELETING CALLER ID DATA DELETE INDIVIDUAL CALLER ID DATA 1 Pick up the handset and press Then press or to display the caller ID number you want to delete from the memory 2 Press Press or to select Yes or No 3 Press or If you select you hear a confirmation tone and the LCD displays the next caller ID data If there is none the LCD displays the number of calls If you select the LCD returns to the...

Page 31: ...e person calling hangs up With Caller ID on call waiting you can see who is calling to decide if you want to interrupt your current conversation to answer the incoming call WITH CALLER ID SERVICE 1 Before answering a call check to see that the caller s name and telephone number are displayed on the screen To switch to the waiting call press on the handset The first caller is put on hold 2 To switc...

Page 32: ...call or pressing talk will cancel the setting If you press the setting is canceled and returns to standby You can scroll to the next menu option by pressing You can use or to adjust the announcement volume level during voice prompt guidance VOLUME VOLUME MENU PLAY STOP SELECT SELECT VOLUME TIME SKIP FF SELECT PLAY STOP DELETE MENU SET REW REPEAT GREETING VOLUME REC MEMO 2WAY LED display LED displa...

Page 33: ...n not come to the phone right now Please leave a message after the tone 3 To finish recording your greeting message press or You hear a long beep and your greeting plays back NOTE You can delete your greeting message by pressing after step 1 CHANGING THE GREETING MESSAGE You can change between the pre recorded greeting message and your own recorded greeting message 1 Press The current greeting mes...

Page 34: ...he numbers through as each hour is announced 6 Press 7 Press or until you hear the correct minute setting The LED display shows the numbers through as each minute is announced 8 Press 9 Press or until you hear AM or PM The LED display shows or 10 Press The answering machine announces the time that you have set NOTE You can hear the time currently set by pressing If you do not complete the setting ...

Page 35: ...til the desired number appears 4 Press to set the security code PIN The answering machine announces the new security code PIN SETTING THE BASE RINGER VOLUME Select one of three ringer volume settings High Low off 1 Press four times You hear the current ringer volume and the LED display shows the ringer volume 2 Press 3 Press or until the desired ringer volume appears High Low off 4 Press to set th...

Page 36: ...he message from the outside phone hang up if you hear the third ring to save the toll charge SETTING THE RECORDING TIME Select one of two maximum recording times or Announce Only 1 minute 4 minutes Announce only 1 Press six times The LED display shows the current recording time 2 Press to change the recording time 3 Press or until the desired time appears 1 minute 4 minutes Announce only 4 Press t...

Page 37: ...time after the greeting message You should delete messages see page 39 Otherwise the system cannot record any new messages CHECKING AND SWITCHING GREETING MESSAGE You can check the message and switch from the Pre recorded message to the user greeting message 1 Press The current greeting message will be played 2 Press or to switch the greeting message and the greeting message will be announced 3 Pr...

Page 38: ...t the previous message Press within 2 seconds after the beginning of message To repeat the current message Press after 2 seconds after the beginning of message To skip the message Press To rewind the message in Press and hold double speed To playback the message in Press and hold double speed To delete a message Press during playback of the message you want to delete To stop playback Press To dele...

Page 39: ...d time it is a good idea to delete the old messages SCREENING INCOMING CALLS You can screen calls when the answering machine is on 1 After the answering machine answers the base speaker lets you hear the caller as the machine records the message 2 To answer the call immediately simply pick up the handset or press if the handset is away from the base The answering machine will disconnect automatica...

Page 40: ...When you finish recording press or RECORDING A PHONE CONVERSATION 2 WAY REC You can record a telephone conversation that is already in progress with the handset up to 10 minutes The conversation is stored and played back like an incoming message 1 During a call with the handset press and hold till a beep sounds Recording starts and both parties hear the intermittent beeps 2 To stop recording press...

Page 41: ...cally starts playing the Help guidance 3 Press and the appropriate number button that corresponds to the operation you want see TABLE OF COMMANDS on next page 4 When you have finished press and or hang up to exit the system NOTES When entering your security code PIN the second digit must be entered within 2 seconds after the first one If you enter a wrong security code PIN 3 times the line will be...

Page 42: ...p to the next message during playback To delete individual messages during playback To stop operation To turn the answering system on To record a memo message After you finish recording a up to 4 minutes memo message press To stop recording or or To record your greeting message After you finish recording your greeting message press To stop recording or or To turn the answering system off To play H...

Page 43: ...ected Plug the AC adaptor into the base unit and the AC 120V outlet The battery is low Place the handset on the base unit to recharge Telephone line cord is disconnected Check both ends of the telephone jack The previous call was not disconnected Press to disconnect the line Trouble with the telephone line Check an extension line Outlet used is controlled by a wall switch in its OFF position Reloc...

Page 44: ...ectrical appliances Press to select a clearer channel or relocate the base unit Excessive line noise Check with another telephone The volume control is set too high Reduce volume to a lower setting The base antenna is not in a vertical position Lift the antenna to a vertical position The phone needs to be reset Disconnect the AC adaptor and reconnect it within few seconds This is normal It may be ...

Page 45: ... REC TIME to 1 or 4 minute setting You are not calling from a touch tone phone Call from a touch tone phone The security code PIN you entered was wrong Make sure you entered the correct security code PIN If the answering machine is turned off let the phone ring at least 10 times The line will connect and you will hear several short beeps Press and enter your security code PIN This is normal The re...

Page 46: ...e you the opportunity to correct the problem Also you need to know that the phone company does have the right to make changes in their lines and or equipment If these changes might affect your telephone equipment or require changes in the telephone equipment or its connection the phone company will notify you in writing so you have the chance to take whatever action necessary to ensure uninterrupt...

Page 47: ...low limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts when an action may be brought or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above provisions may not apply to you In The Continental United States contact www toshiba com tacp In Hawaii contact Toshiba Hawaii Inc 327 Kamakee Street Honolulu HI 96814 808 591 8377 Limited One 1 Year Warranty of Labor and parts TACP T...

Page 48: ...sde un teléfono de teclado Después que su teléfono conteste introduzca y el código de seguridad PIN presionando cada dígito durante 1 segundo como mínimo Si introduce correctamente y el PIN su teléfono emitirá un tono de invitación después del anuncio Luego introduzca el mandato y un número presionando las teclas B Para reproducir los mensajes recibidos y los memorandos presione 2 Para saltar pres...

Page 49: ...NG THE OGM KEY IN AND PIN REPETICIÓN DE MENSAJE GRABACIÓN DE MENSAJE DE MEMORANDO BORRADO DE MENSAJE REPRODUCCIÓN DE MENSAJE SALTO DE MENSAJE ACTIVACIÓN DE CONTESTACIÓN DETENCIÓN DE GRABACIÓN OPERACIÓN GRABACIÓN DE MENSAJE DE CONTESTACIÓN DESACTIVACIÓN DE CONTESTACIÓN durante la reproducción durante la reproducción ACCESO AL CONTROL REMOTO 1 2 4 5 7 8 3 6 9 0 PIN ASISTENCIA ANUNCIO DURANTE LA REPR...

Page 50: ..._____________ Serial no ______________ Purchase date______________ Dealer_________________ Dealer address _____________________________________ 2001 TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC For technical assistance purchase of accessories or service please access www toshiba com tacp UCZZ01316BZ RC009795 Printed in China FT 8981 qx 3 14 1 6 01 PM Page 52 ...