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2 User's Manual for 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone 9400 Fold open this manual for information about this telephone's installation and operation . Please read Part 1 — Important Product Information , included in this package . Part 2 © 1998 Philips Consumer Communications L.P . All rights reserved . Printed in China . 848233136 Issue 2AT & T
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I N S T A L L A T I O N AC Adapter Modular wall jack Dial Tmode switch ( or P ) RINGER ON / OFF Power cord Telephone line cord • Position the battery cover by sliding it on its track up over Table / Desk Installation the battery compartment until it snaps firmly in place . 1 Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack . 8 Charge the handset battery for at least 14 hours . This phone requires a modular wall jack and a standard Turn the handset power OFF . Charge the handset battery with electrical outlet ( 110V AC ) . the handset face down in the base for at least 14 hours . After 2 Connect the telephone line cord . this initial charge , you can charge the handset battery with Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the the power set to ON . back of the base . Plug the other end of the line cord into a 9 Check for dial tone . wall jack . Make sure the plug snaps firmly in place . After the batteries are charged , pick up the handset and set 3 Plug in the power cord . the POWER switch to ON . Press P ; the PHONE light Plug the round connector of the AC adapter into the back of should go on and you should hear a dial tone . the base , and the other end into an electrical outlet . 4 Set the dial mode switch . Wall Installation — Set the switch to TONE if you have touch tone service , or to PULSE if you have dial pulse service . Existing Wall Plate 5 Position the antenna . Follow the directions below if you have an existing wall plate . Rotate the base antenna until it is upright . Use the short telephone line cord . 6 Select the Ringer volume . See “ Ringer Controls � in the OPERATION section of 1 Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack . this manual . This phone requires a modular wall jack and a standard 7 Install the handset battery . electrical outlet ( 110V AC ) . ( For an illustration of battery installation , see BATTERIES . ) 2 Remove the wall mounting bracket . • Remove the handset battery cover by pressing down at Push in on the ribbed tabs facing the back of the base and the center of the top of the cover , and then sliding it off . remove the mounting bracket . ( See the illustration on page 2 . ) • Remove the battery from the envelope . 3 Connect the telephone line cord and the power cord to • Snap the battery ( with the charge contacts facing down ) the telephone base . into the battery compartment . • Plug one end of the short telephone line cord in the TEL 1
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I N S T A L L A T I O N With Existing Wall Plate Push in on tabs and Connect the telephone remove bracket line cord to the base ( Step 2 ) ( Step 3 ) Align the base with theslide Reverse the bracket hooks or screws and and re - install it down into place ( Step 4 ) ( Step 7 ) leaving 3 / 16 � extending from the wall . LINE jack on the back of the base . Plug the round con - 3 Follow the directions for wall mounting on Existing nector on the power cord into the POWER jack on Wall Plate . the back of the base . Use either the long or short line cord , depending on how far 4 Reverse the bracket and re - install it . you are from the phone jack . • Turn the wall mounting bracket so the ribbed tabs are facing the front of the unit . • Snap the bracket into the guides to lock it in place . Belt Clip 5 Connect the other end of the telephone line cord to the wall If you wish , you can attach the belt clip to the cordless handset , jack plug andplug the power cord into a standard electrical using the illustration below . outlet . 6 Mount the base on the wall plate . Align the holes in the wall - mounting bracket with the hooks on the wall plate , and slide the base down until it locks in place . 7 Follow Steps 4 to 9 in Table / Desk Installation . Wall Installation — Without Existing Wall Plate 1 Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack . This phone requires a modular wall jack and a standard electrical outlet ( 110V AC ) . 2 Remove the bracket ( see Step 2 above ) and use it to mark the position of the two screws that you will use . • Its ’ best to mount the base on wall studs . • Hold the bracket up to the wall ( with the thicker end facing the floor ) , and mark the wall through the screw holes in the bracket . • Screw two one - inch screws into the spots you marked , 2
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B A T T E R I E S Replacing the Handset Battery Pack Charging the Handset Battery Pack 1 Use a coin to pry the edge of the battery pack from the The battery pack needs charging when battery compartment , then lift it out . • The phone beeps periodically . 2 Align the battery contacts as shown below , then snap the • The LOW BATT light on the handset flashes . new battery in place and replace the cover . • The phone does not respond when you pressP , and no lights go on . Place the handset face down in the base so the CHARGING light goes on . The battery pack will be fully charged in 14 hours . The handset can be ON or OFF while the battery pack is charging . To increase the life of the battery pack , allow the battery to discharge fully before charging . A fully charged battery maintains standby power for up to 7 days and up to 4 hours of continuous talk time , when the handset is on and not in the base . If its ’ more convenient for you , you can leave the handset in the base all the time . It is impossible to overcharge – the batteries . If you get a low battery indicator even after 14 hours + of charging , the battery should be replaced . CAUTION : To reduce the risk of fire or damage to persons or damage to the telephone , read and follow these instructions carefully . • Use only replacement battery 3094 . • Do not dispose of the battery in a fire . The cell might explode . Check with local codes for special disposal instructions . • Do not open or mutilate the battery . Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin . It may be toxic if swallowed . • Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings , bracelets , and keys . The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm . • Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual . 3
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O P E R A T I O N Power ON / OFF In order to use this phone , you must make sure thePOWER ON / OFF switch on the handset is set to ON . You can save battery power in the handset when the switch is set to OFF , but you will be unable to make or answer calls . Making a Call 1 Press P , and wait for the PHONE light to go on steadily . 2 When you hear a dial tone , dial the number your ’ e calling . Answering a Call • If the handset is in the base , lift the handset . The PHONE light goes on , and the call is connected . • If the handset is away from the base , pressP or any key on the handset , includingV . The PHONE light Receiver / goes on , and the call is connected . mRingereol oVoluntr C Ending a Call LOW BATT • If you are near the base , place the handset in the base . light eshowsrw • If you are away from the base , pressP . battery spow Redialumber i lo last lned Redial cal Make atoroll The last number dialed ( up to 32 digits ) on this phone is stored in Make , er , respondc answ lorl redial memory until you dial another number . intercom end a ca 1 Press P , and wait for the PHONE light to go on . ennAccesseyers 2 When you hear a dial tone , press R . phopaibic Store / access rbcomscrv numbers ein su Mute telephony se memor The Mute feature allows you to hear your caller , but prevents the Preventmou caller from hearing you . caller froy While on a call : Press M . hearing To continue your conversation with the caller:PressM again . Ringer Controls Handset Ringer Volume In standby mode , adjust the handset ringer volume by pressing Temporary + on the handset to increase volume , or - to decrease . Tone Base Ringer Volume Turn FhandsetRF ORIGNE Set the Ringer ON / OFF switch on the back of the base to ON if ON or you want the base to ring , then press + or - on the front of the base to select high or low ringer volume . Set the switch to OFF if you dont ’ want the base to ring . When the Base Ringer is OFF , the base wont ’ ring , but the IN USE light will flash when a call is coming in . Ringer Selection You can choose from four different ringing options . Your selected setting affects both the handset and the base . 1 Make sure the phone power is set to ON , but the phone is not in use . 4
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O P E R A T I O N Keep base antenna upright IN USE light goes on when line is in use INTCM light goes on when base is paged from handset and Intercom is in use CHARGING light goes on to show handset battery is charging Adjust speaker lvolumecall ; ume while on an intercomger or adjust base Rin vo Page the handset 2 After you hang up , the phone automatically returns to 2 Press F , then press a number button from 1 to 4 . dial pulse ( rotary ) dialing . 3 The handset gives a sample of the ringing option you have selected . Page / Intercom Page Handset from Base Handset Receiver Volume Control 1 Press p on the base . The INTCM light on To adjust listening volume , repeatedly press + or - the handset goes on . on the handset during a call . 2 Press I on the handset to respond to the page . 3 When finished , press p on the base , or press Speaker Volume Control I on the handset . For intercom calls , adjust the speaker volume by pressing + on the base to increase volume , or - to decrease . If you’re paged at the handset while you’re on a call , press I . The call is put on hold , and the PHONE light flashes rapidly . To Flash end the intercom conversation so you can return to the call , the Press F to activate custom - calling services such as Call person at the base must press p . If you press I Waiting or 3 - Way Calling . You may have to press other buttons on the handset , you will disconnect your call . before or after F as explained in custom - calling instructions provided by your local telephone service company . Page Base from Handset 1 Press I on the handset . The base sounds two short Temporary Tone beeps , and the p light on the base goes on . NOTE : If you have touch tone service , you do not need to use the 2 Speak to the person at the base through the handset . Temporary Tone feature . 3 Press I on the handset or p on the base when you are finished . If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service , this feature allows you to enter codes or tones needed to operate answering machines , or use Handset Locator electronic banking services , calling cards , and other special ser - If you misplace the handset , you can press p on the vices ; however , some services may actually require a touch tone base to make the handset beep . The sound will continue for 15 line . To be sure , ask the company that provides the special service . seconds , or until you press p on the base again or 1 Dial the call , then press * . Any buttons pressed after press I on the handset ( to enter intercom operation ) . this send touch tone signals . 5
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M E M O R Y This cordless phone can store 20 telephone numbers that you can NOTE : You may wish to write memory dial numbers on the directory dial by pressing m and the two - digit memory location . card on the base . Storing Memory Numbers Storing Numbers Just Dialed 1 Make sure the phone is on but not in use . Whenever you make a telephone call , you can store the number 2 Press m . you dialed in memory . Press R instead of entering the tele - 3 Enter the telephone number you want to store ( up to 16 digits ) . phone number in Step 3 when “ Storing Memory Numbers . � 4 Press m . 5 Enter the two - digit memory location ( 01 to 20 ) . The hand - Replacing a Stored Number set beeps twice to indicate the number has been stored . You can replace a stored number by storing a new number in its place . For example , to store 555 - 1234 in memory location 09 : Press m , 5551234 , m , 09 . Storing a Pause in a Memory Number When storing a number in memory , pressR where you want a Dialing Memory Numbers dialing pause . Pressing R more than once inserts a longer 1 Press P . pause . 2 Press m . 3 Press the two - digit memory location ( 01 to 20 ) where For example , to store 9 , PAUSE , 555 - 1234 in memory location 03 : the number is stored . Press m , 9 , R , 5551234 , m , 03 . For example , to dial the number stored in location 09 , press P , m , 0 , 9 . O P E R A T I N G R A N G E This cordless telephone operates at a power range allowed by the LOW BATT light continues to flash , and you are unable to make Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) . In fact , this phone a call . If you try to place a call while you’re out of range , the operates in a range that is approximately twice that of a 46 / 49 phone will sound an “ error � beep . MHz cordless phone . Even so , the handset and base can commu - nicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the If you move out of range during a phone conversation , you will hear locations of the base and handset , the weather , and the construc - short beeps every four seconds . To improve reception , move closer tion of your home or office . For best performance , keep the base to the base . If you move out of range while on a call , the phone will antenna upright . be left o “ ff the hook . � To hang up properly , walk back into range , periodically pressing P until the PHONE light goes off . If the phone is out of range of the base , you will hear short beeps every 16 seconds in standby mode . If you are out of range , the 6
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I N C A S E O F D I F F I C U LT Y If you have difficulty operating this phone , try the suggestions Phone Does Not Ring below . If you still have trouble , call 1 800 722 - 9125 . • Make sure the Handset and Base Ringers are set to ON and are at an audible level . Phone Does Not Work At All • Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly to the base and the telephone wall jack . Make sure the power • Make sure thePOWER ON / OFF switch is set to ON . cord is plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch . • Make sure the power cord is plugged into the base and • You might be too far from the base . Move closer . an electrical outlet . • You might have too many extension phones on your • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into telephone line to allow all of them to ring . Try the base unit and the telephone wall jack . unplugging some of the other phones . • If the phone does not beep when you pressP , the batteries might need recharging . • If the handset LOW BATT light flashes , the batteries need You Hear Other Calls recharging . Disconnect the base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a • Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly . corded telephone . If you still hear other calls , the problem is prob - • If the battery pack will not charge , replace it with ably in your wiring or local service . Call your local telephone replacement battery 3094 . service company . • Place the handset in the base for 5 seconds to reset the security code . Telephone Misdials • Unplug the base from the electrical outlet , wait 10 • It might take a few seconds for your handset to find a seconds , then plug the base back in . good connection to the phone system . • If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service , make sure the Dial No Dial Tone Mode switch is set to PULSE . Check all the previous suggestions . If you still do not hear a dial • If you have touch tone service and you hear strange clicks tone , disconnect the phone and try another phone in the same wall while you are dialing , you’ll need to set the Dial Mode jack . If there is no dial tone on that phone either , the problem is switch to TONE . probably in your wiring or local service . Call your local telephone service company . Noise in the Handset and Buttons Don’t Work The base unit and handset might not be set to the same security Noise or Interference code . Place the handset in the base for at least 5 seconds to reset • You may be out of range . Move closer to the base . the security code . • Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can sometimes cause interference . Try moving LOW BATT Light is On or Flashing the appliance or the base to another outlet . • Place the handset in the base , make sure the • The layout of your home or office might be limiting the CHARGING light goes on , and charge the handset operating range . Try moving the base to another battery pack for at lease 14 hours . location , preferably on an upper floor . • If the LOW BATT light is flashing quickly , you are out of range of the base . Move closer . Error Tone If you hear an error tone , and do not get a dial tone when you press P , try again . 7