Comdial Scout 900MXS Cordless Instruction Manual

Digital Wireless Telephone
System User’s Guide
(For IMPACT 224 / 560 / FX System)
R
Scout
900MXS
Scout900MX 

This user guide is applicable for the following system and
telephone models:
System Models:
DXP
IMPACT 224 / 560 / FX System
Software:
15A and later
Telephone Model:
Scout 900
MXS
The following useful accessories for the digital wireless
telephone are available through your Comdial dealer.
Accessory Product Code
Vibrator Kit 900-VIB
Belt Clip Kit 900-HOL
Headset 900-HDS
Standard Battery Kit 900-BAT-STD
Extended-Life Battery Kit 900-BAT-EXT
Replacement Handset without Battery
900-HS
Replacement Base Unit...

Contents
1 Introducing The Digital Wireless Telephone 1
1.1 Using This Guide 1
1.2 Using Chapter One 2
1.3 Knowing Your Digital Wireless Telephone 2
1.4 Knowing Your Telephone’s Functions 6
1.5 Interperting The Low Battery Indication 9
2 Answering Calls 11
2.1 Using Chapter Two 11
2.2 Answering Outside And Intercom Calls 12
2.3 Answering Calls At Monitored Stations 13
2.4 Answering Night Transferred Calls 14
2.5 Making A Call Pick-Up 15
2.6 Responding To A Subdued
Off-Hook Voice Announcement 16
3 Making...

4 Placing Calls On Hold 31
4.1 Using Chapter Four 31
4.2 Holding Calls 32
4.3 Handling Hold Recalls 34
4.4 Parking Calls 35
4.5 Handling Park Recalls 36
5 Transferring Calls 37
5.1 Using Chapter Five 37
5.2 Transferring Screened
and Unscreened Calls 38
5.3 Making A Hot Transfer 39
6 Conferencing Calls 41
6.1 Using Chapter Six 41
6.2 Conferencing Telephones Together 42
7 Using The Other Telephone Features 45
7.1 Using Chapter Seven 45
7.2 Blocking Voice Announce Calls 46
7.3 Displaying Status Of Busy...

7.11 Sending A Paging Announcement 54
7.12 Setting A Do Not Disturb Condition
At Your Telephone 55
7.13 Setting The Volume Control 56
7.14 Switching The Dialing Mode Between
Pulse And Tone 57
7.15 Using The Tracker Paging System 58
7.16 Using Your Digital Wireless Telephone
With A DSS/BLF Console 60
8 Sending And Receiving Non-Verbal Messages 61
8.1 Using Chapter Eight 61
8.2 Lighting The Message Waiting Light 62
8.3 Sending LCD Messages 64
8.4 Sending Response Messages 66
9 Programming Your Telephone...

10 Installing The Digital Wireless Telephone 77
10.1 Using Chapter Ten 77
10.2 Selecting The Installation Location 78
10.3 Connecting To The Station Jack 79
10.4 Applying Power to the Base Unit 79
10.5 Installing The Battery Pack 80
10.6 Charging The Handset’s Battery Pack 81
10.7 Charging Extra Battery Packs 82
10.8 Cleaning The Battery Contacts 84
10.9 Attaching The Belt Clip To The Handset 85
10.10 Testing The Coverage Range 86
11 Troubleshooting Your Telephone 87
11.1 Using Chapter Eleven 87
11.2...

Introducing The
Digital Wireless Telephone
1.1 Using This Guide
This comprehensive user’s guide describes your digital wire
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less telephone and tells you how to use it.
The operation chapters define often-used features and provide
instructions for their use. These chapters are titled:
2 Answering Calls
3 Making Calls
4 Placing Calls On Hold
5 Transferring Calls
6 Conferencing Calls
The special-purpose features of the telephone are grouped into
one chapter titled:
7 Using The Other Telephone Features...

1.2 Using Chapter One
The sections in this introductory chapter help you become
familiar with your telephone’s controls and indicators. The re
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maining sections are titled:
1.3 Knowing Your Digital Wireless Telephone
1.4 Knowing Your Telephone’s Functions
1.5 Interpreting The Low Battery Indication
1.3 Knowing Your Digital Wireless Telephone
Your digital wireless telephone consists of the following items:
•a base unit that is connected to a digital station port on
your telephone system,
a wireless...

1.3.1 Reviewing Important Safety Instructions
Since your digital wireless telephone has both an AC power
supply and batteries, you should read and understand the fol
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lowing important safety instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, always observe these
basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury.
1. Read and understand all instructions associated with this product.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions...

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet, remove the batteries, and take it to a
qualified service technician if you encounter any of the following conditions:
A. when the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed,
B. if someone has spilled liquid into this product,
C. if this product has been exposed to rain or water,
D. if this product does not operate normally by following the operating instruc
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tions (when operating, adjust only those controls that are covered in the oper
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ating...