Nortel T7406 Cordless Telephone Installation Guide

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Some of the most common Feature codes are:
Memory buttons store telephone numbers or feature codes to give you 
one-touch dialing or feature activation. For more information about 
memory buttons, refer to Memory buttons
 on page 39.
Handset Asleep (Save Batter y Mode)
When the handset is idle for longer than 15 seconds, it automatically 
goes into Handset Asleep mode to conserve the battery. Incoming calls 
automatically wake up the handset...

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 To receive Message Waiting Indication (MWI) when the handset 
is in Handset Asleep mode, press any button on the dialpad to wake 
up the handset. 
 If the Ring Again feature is active, and the handset goes into 
Handset Asleep mode, there is no indication of the Ring Again 
feature until you press a button on the dialpad to wake up the 
handset. To use the Ring Again feature, press any button on the 
dialpad to wake up the handset.
Note:When the handset is awake,...

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3. Dial a number.
4. Press ® to end the call.
Answer calls
When your telephone rings while you are on a call, you hear a beep 
tone through the receiver, unless DND on Busy has been set to Yes in 
the telephone system programming. In this case, only the indicator light 
on your handset will indicate that another call is coming in.
To answer a call:
1. Press the flashing red button.
2. Press ® to end the call.
Note:When the Options list is active, press...

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Mute only works on the current call. If a second call comes in, and you 
want to mute that call, answer the call and press the Options/Mute 
button on the side of the handset.
Page 
You can use the T7406 cordless handset to make a page announcement. 
The handset does not have a loudspeaker so it cannot be paged. 
To make a page announcement:
1. Press ≤fl‚ and 


, 
+ or 0
 to make a General page 
The announcement is made over telephone and/or external 
speakers...

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To activate the backlight, press any button on the dialpad. 
Note:The battery talk time is reduced with the continuous use of the 
backlight. The backlight automatically turns off if the handset is 
idle for more than five seconds.
Helpful hints
If your T7406 telephone is not functioning as you expect, review the 
following table for possible solutions. If the problem persists, contact 
your system administrator.
Problem Possible Cause Suggestion
You hear...

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Cleaning batter y contacts
Clean all charging contacts on the handset and charger with a soft, dry 
cloth on a regular maintenance cycle to maintain a good charge 
connection. Do not use water or any other liquids or solvents for this 
purpose.
The six programmable 
buttons on the handset 
begin to light/flash 
simultaneously. light or 
flash.This condition can 
occur when:
• when the bat-
tery power is 
extremely low
 when you have 
just replaced the 
battery and it is...

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Installing the T7406 Handset Accessories
This section describes how to use the utility accessories on your 
handset.
The Handset Card
On the handset card, you can write names 
or numbers identifying the six memory 
buttons on the handset. For more 
information, refer to Button Mapping on 
the Handset on page 37.
To install the card:
1. Insert the handset card into place.
2. Cover the handset card with the 
plastic lens.
The wrist...

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The belt clip
Use the belt clip to clip the handset onto 
your clothes or carrying case to free your 
hands for other tasks.
To attach the belt clip to the handset:
1. Line up the side tabs of the belt clip 
with the notches on the sides of the 
handset.
2. Snap the belt clip into place.
To remove the belt clip from the handset:
1. Use a small coin to release the side 
tabs of the belt clip from the notches 
on each side of the handset.
2. Pull...

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Optional accessories
The following optional accessories are available for your T7406 
telephone. 
Contact your system administrator for more information about ordering 
these accessories.
Leather carr ying cases
A leather carrying case gives you a convenient way to carry your 
handset around the office.
When you need to recharge your handset, the leather case must be 
unbuttoned and removed enough to allow the handset to be properly 
seated in the...

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Headset installation
Follow these steps to attach a headset to the handset port.
1. Lift up and remove the rubber tab to expose the headset port.
2. Insert the headset jack into the headset port.
Note:The headset jack has a 2.5 mm opening. An adapter 
may be required if your headset has a 3.5 mm pin.
The handset microphone and earphone are disabled when the headset is 
connected to the headset port. If you use the headset, use the Options 
button to answer calls and...