RCA 4 Line Phone System Manual

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 7-digits:  7-digit telephone number (i.e.555-5555)
 10-digits:  3-digit area code +7-digit telephone number (i.e.425-555-5555)
 11-digits:  long distance code 1 +3-digit area code +7-digit telephone number       (i.e. 1-425-555-5555)
4. To dial the displayed number, select a line or press Dial again.
If You Did Not Program Your Local Area Code
1. Press the CID button , and then use the Vol (+ or -) buttons to display the number you want to dial. You will only see 10-digit numbers (i.e.234-555-1234)....

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4.  Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 21 characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the 2 key 
twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for 
the letter L. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert 
a space between the first and last name. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press 
the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3...

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Editing a Name or Number Stored in Phone Book (Directory) Memory
1. Press the DIR button.
2. Use the Vol (+ or -) buttons to scroll up or down to the desired memory record.
3. Press the Sel/Save button and edit the content according to the steps in the  
Storing a Name and Number in Memory section.
Editing a Name or Number Stored in the Intercom/Memory Log  
(Memory Location)
1.   Press the DIR button.
2.  Press the Intercom/Memory Log button (1-16).
3.  Press the Sel/Save button and edit the content...

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 2. Use the Vol (+ or -) buttons to scroll up or down through the phone book memories, or use the touch tone pad to enter the corresponding letters for the memory you want to 
review. For example, press the 5 key to display phone book memories that start with the 
letter J. Press the 5 key twice to go to memories starting with the  
letter K.
 3.  Press the Dial button. The number automatically dials.
Memory Delete/Clear
To delete a Phone Book memory:
1.  Press the DIR button.
2.  Use the Vol (+ or...

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Chain Dialing
This process allows you to dial a succession of stored numbers from separate memory 
locations. This is useful when you must dial several sequences of numbers, such as with 
frequent calls via a telephone  company long distance provider.
For example Memory location
Local access number of long distance company  6 
Authorization code (ID) 7
Long distance phone number 8
1. Press the line you want.
2. Press memory location 6.
3. Press memory location 7.
4. Press memory location 8.
Display...

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Operation without Power
If the power cord is not plugged into the unit and no battery is installed, the unit ent\
ers 
into No Power Operation mode. in this mode, the user may:
1)  use the handset to manually make a call on line 1 only,
2)  answer a call on line 1 with the handset. 
Cordless Phone Option
It is possible to enhance your phone to a cordless feature with the additional purchase of 
the H5401 accessory handset and module. The H5401 is packaged with an RF module, when 
the module is...

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Memory dialing doesn’t work
• Did you program the memory location keys correctly?
• Did you follow proper dialing sequence? 
Battery icon is blank or shows only one bar
• The 4 “AAA” batteries need replacing or are improperly installed or not installed at all.
Intercom does not function correctly
• Make sure line 1 is connected properly and common to all phones on the system.
• Make sure all phone ID’s (station numbers) involved have been assigned.
Transfer does not function correctly
• Make sure...

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Warranty Assistance
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for warranty information, please contact 
customer service at 1-800-448-0329.  If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone 
network, the telephone company may require that you disconnect the equipment until the 
problem is resolved.
Any unauthorized repairs, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. 
could void the user’s authority to operate this product.  For instructions on how to obtain 
a...

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Accessory Information
Accessory Information
AC power adaptor
5-2777
To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and call toll-free   
1-800-338-0376.
A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering.
We are required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, 
and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
Items are subject to availability. *Prices are subject to change without notice.  

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Warranty
Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• Two years, from date of purchase. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:
•  Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
How you get...