Southwestern Bell Telephone FM144 User Manual

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.  
Do not place this product where the cord will be  
abused by persons stepping on it.  
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension  
cords as this can result in the risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
10. 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 the risk of fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on this product.  
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not  
disassemble this product, but take it to a  
qualified serviceman when some service or  
repair work is required. Opening or removing  
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or  
other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause  
electric shock when the appliance is  
technician to restore the product to normal  
operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or cabinet  
has been damaged.  
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change  
in performance.  
4. 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 burns.  
5. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries  
identified for use with this product. The batteries  
may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode.  
6. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the batteries  
identified for use with this product by heating  
them. Sudden release of the battery electrolyte  
may occur causing burns or irritation to the eyes.  
7. When replacing batteries, all batteries should be  
replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh and  
discharged batteries could increase internal cell  
pressure and rupture the discharged batteries.  
8. When inserting batteries into this product, the  
proper polarity or direction must be observed.  
Reverse insertion of batteries can cause charging,  
and that may result in leakage or explosion.  
9. Remove the batteries from this product if the  
product will not be used for a long period of  
time; batteries could leak in the product.  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
UNPACKING  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
INSTALLATION  
CAUTION  
BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE  
EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO  
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC  
SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS,  
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:  
1. Read and understand all instructions.  
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on  
the product.  
3. Unplug this product from the wall telephone  
jack and power outlet before cleaning. Do not  
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.  
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
4. Do not use this product near water, for example,  
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry  
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.  
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart,  
stand, or table. The product may fall, causing  
serious damage to it.  
6. Slots or openings in the cabinet and the back  
and bottom are provided for ventilation, to  
protect from overheating. These openings  
should never be blocked or covered by placing  
the product on a bed, or similar surface. This  
product should never be placed near or over a  
radiator or heat register.  
7. This product should be operated only from the  
type of power source indicated on the marking  
label. If you are not sure of the type of power  
supply to your home, consult your dealer or  
local power company.  
64 Memory Name and Number  
Caller ID with Call Waiting*  
This package contains:  
1. Never install telephone wiring during a  
lightning storm.  
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations  
unless the jack is specifically designed for  
wet locations.  
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or  
terminals unless the incoming telephone line  
has been disconnected at the network interface.  
4. Use caution when installing or modifying  
telephone lines.  
FM144 Caller Identifier with Call Waiting  
Owner’s Manual  
Warranty Card (part of Owner’s Manual)  
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the place  
of purchase. Keep the packaging to transport the  
unit and save the sales receipt for warranty reference.  
13. Avoid using the telephone (other than a cordless  
type) during an electrical storm. There may be a  
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.  
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak  
in the vicinity of the leak.  
15. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated  
in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in  
a fire. They may explode. Check with local  
codes for possible special disposal instructions.  
LOCATION OF CONTROLS  
TOP VIEW  
NOTE: Refer to “FCC Requirements” section  
before connection to the telephone line.  
Save These Instructions  
subsequently used.  
Installing Batteries/Setting Language  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES  
*IMPORTANT:  
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and  
refer servicing to qualified service personnel  
under the following conditions:  
FOR INCOMING CALL IDENTIFIER INFORMATION TO  
BE PROVIDED ON YOUR CALLER IDENTIFIER, YOU  
MUST SUBSCRIBE TO CALLER ID SERVICE AND  
CALLER ID CALL WAITING SERVICE WITH YOUR  
LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPANY. THE MONTHLY  
CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE WILL APPEAR ON  
YOUR MONTHLY BILL FROM YOUR LOCAL  
TELEPHONE COMPANY. CALLER ID MAY NOT BE  
AVAILABLE IN ALL AREAS AND SOME AREAS MAY  
OFFER NUMBER ONLY.  
1. Disconnect the unit from the telephone line  
and DC power.  
2. Use a pen or paper clip to loosen the battery  
cover. Open the battery compartment by pressing  
down on the battery cover and sliding it away from  
the unit.  
3. INSERT THREE (3) AA ALKALINE  
BATTERIES into the battery compartment and  
be careful not to press any of the function keys  
while inserting the batteries. Be sure to  
observe proper battery polarity (+ and -).  
(CAUTION)  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY  
TO PERSONS, READ AND FOLLOW THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS:  
1. Use only the size and type of batteries  
mentioned in the Owner’s Manual.  
2. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The  
cells may explode.  
3. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released  
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage  
to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.  
a. When the power supply cord or plug is  
damaged or frayed.  
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or  
water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by  
following operating instructions. Adjust only  
those controls that are covered by the  
operating instructions because improper  
adjustment may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by qualified  
10. Discard “dead” batteries as soon as possible  
since “dead” batteries are more likely to leak  
into a product.  
11. Do not store this product, or the batteries  
identified for use with this product, in high  
temperature areas. Batteries that are stored in a  
freezer or refrigerator for the purpose of  
THE FM144 WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THREE (3) AA  
ALKALINE BATTERIES (NOT INCLUDED).  
extending shelf life should be protected from  
condensation. Batteries should be stabilized at  
room temperature prior to use after cold storage.  
HELP LINE 1-800-366-0937  
FM144 Owner’s Manual  
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NOTE:  
1. The correct date and time are automatically set when  
your FM144 receives its first call.  
2. If you try to use the telephone before finishing  
the Caller ID set up, or if you pause more than 40  
seconds during any of the above steps, the display  
will show “SET LANGUAGE st” to remind  
you to finish the sequence.  
1. Push the plug of the optional DC adapter (not  
included) into the 9V DC Jack of the back of the unit.  
2. Plug the other end of the DC adapter into a  
standard AC outlet.  
CAUTION: Always unplug the adapter from the  
AC outlet before you unplug it from the FM144.  
CONNECTION TO ANSWERING MACHINE  
Your FM144 can be used with a telephone answer-  
ing machine by following these instructions:  
1. Unplug the telephone line cord of your telephone  
from the modular wall jack and plug it into the  
phone jack of your telephone answering machine.  
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the  
LINE jack on your telephone answering machine.  
3. Plug the other end of this line cord into the  
phone jack of the FM144.  
4. Plug the fixed line cord of the FM144 into the  
modular wall jack.  
5. Make sure the FM144 is set to “MAIN”. (see  
Installing Batteries section on page 7).  
6. You must set the answering machine to  
answer in four or more rings in order to  
receive the Caller ID information.  
IMPORTANT:  
ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST  
To adjust the LCD display contrast, press and hold  
REVIEW sand REVIEW tbuttons at the same time  
for 2 seconds. Press REVIEW sto make the con-  
trast darker or REVIEW tto make the contrast  
lighter. Press ERASE to confirm the contrast.  
1. If you are using multiple Caller ID units in  
your telephone installation, one FM144 must  
be set to MAIN and all others must be set to  
EXT in order to receive call waiting CALLER  
ID information. Otherwise, the display will  
show CALL WAITING and no Caller ID infor-  
mation will be displayed.  
2. You must subscribe to call waiting Caller ID  
service from your local telephone company in  
order to receive call information.  
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CONNECTION TO TELEPHONE LINE  
1. Unplug the telephone line cord of your  
telephone from the modular wall jack and plug  
it into the PHONE jack on your FM144.  
2. Plug the fixed line cord of the FM144 into the  
modular wall jack.  
CALLER ID OPERATION  
3. To reset the language, remove the batteries and then  
install them again within 2 minutes.  
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RECEIVING CALLS  
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4. When the unit is in the standby mode (i.e. not  
displaying Caller ID information), the current time  
will display in the middle of the screen. In the  
situations when the Caller ID information is  
displayed, the current time will be shown in a  
smaller size on the top line.  
Note: You must install the batteries in order for the  
Caller ID function to work properly.  
After the first ring, the following information will appear  
on the display: NEW CALL icon, caller’s telephone  
number (and name if available), call’s date and time,  
REPEAT icon (if it is a repeat call), and an indication if  
the caller information is not available or is blocked by  
the sender. The NEW CALL icon and the NEW CALL  
LED will flash until you review all your new calls.  
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REVIEWING NEW CALLS  
1. Press REVIEW sor REVIEW tand the display  
will show the last new call information.  
2. Repeatedly press REVIEW sor REVIEW tto  
review all new call information from the newest to  
the oldest call until the END OF NEW CALL is  
displayed and the NEW CALL LED turns off.  
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M E L B O R P E H T H G U O R H T U O Y K L A T S T R E P X E E H T S A - N E T S I L  
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3. Make sure the FM144 is set to “MAIN”. (see  
Installing Batteries section on page 7).  
4. Replace the battery cover. All characters of the  
display will illuminate briefly.  
5. The display will show “SET LANGUAGE st”.  
6. Press REVIEW sor REVIEW tto select  
ENGLISH, FRENCH or SPANISH.  
7. Press the ERASE button to confirm the selection.  
8. Next, the display will show “CONTRAST st”.  
9. Press REVIEW sto make the contrast darker or  
REVIEW tto make the contrast lighter.  
10. Press the ERASE button to confirm the selection.  
11. The display will show “CALL WAIT: MAIN”.  
12. If you are using more than one Caller ID unit in  
your telephone system, keep the setting at  
R E B M U N E N O H P E L E T ” P L E H “ E E R F - L L O T E H T R O F - K O O L  
. E R O T S E H T O T K C A B E M E K A T T N O D - P O T S  
NOTE: The USOC jack RJ11C of the fixed line  
cord used and the jack is Part 68 compliant.  
SET UP REQUIREMENTS  
To install the FM144, your telephone must be  
installed using modular connectors. If your  
telephone is not wired using modular connectors,  
contact your telephone supplier for the kit needed  
for conversion.  
NOTE: If you answer your telephone before the second  
ring, the unit will not display any call information.  
REVIEWING ALL CALLS  
1. Press REVIEW sand the unit will display the  
oldest call record (CALL 01). Press REVIEW t  
and the unit will display the newest call record  
(CALL XX, up to 64).  
2. Repeatedly press REVIEW sto review individ-  
ual records from oldest call (CALL 01) to  
newest call (CALL 64) or REVIEW tto review  
records from newest to oldest.  
RECEIVING CALL WAITING CALLER ID  
When you are on a existing phone call, your FM144 will  
display incoming call waiting Caller ID information.  
1. You will hear a beep and your telephone will  
be muted momentarily while the unit is displaying  
Caller ID information.  
2. The CALL WAITING icon will be displayed.  
3. When you access the call waiting call, the  
Caller ID information will disappear and the  
Time of Day screen will be displayed.  
CONNECTING DC POWER  
NOTE: In order to extend the life of your batteries,  
you can connect a DC power adapter. The power  
adapter is not included, but it can be purchased  
through our help line at 1-800-366-0937.  
“CALL WAIT: MAIN” for one unit, and set all of  
the other units to “CALL WAIT: EXT” by pressing  
REVIEW sor REVIEW t.  
NOTE: IF YOU ARE USING MORE THAN ONE  
CALLER ID UNIT IN YOUR TELEPHONE SYS-  
TEM, SET FM144 TO MAIN AND ALL OTHERS  
TO EXT. It is recommended that you use only one  
FM144 per telephone wall jack.  
NOTE: IF YOU ARE USING MORE THAN ONE  
CALLER ID UNIT IN YOUR TELEPHONE SYS-  
TEM, SET FM144 TO MAIN AND ALL OTHERS  
TO EXT. (See Installing Batteries Section).  
3. Continue reviewing all calls until --END-- is  
displayed.  
13. Press ERASE button to confirm the selection.  
The display will show “12:00 AM 1/01”.  
Use only with Class 2 Power Source DC 9V  
150mA.  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
Unit is not receiving calls.  
For In Warranty Replacement:  
FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW  
Your telephone company may make changes in its  
facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures  
that could affect the proper functioning of your  
equipment. If they do, you will be notified in  
advance to give you an opportunity to maintain  
uninterrupted telephone service. If you experience  
trouble with this telephone equipment, disconnect  
from the network until the problem has been  
corrected or until you are sure that the equipment  
is not malfunctioning.  
NOTE: If you want to review the Caller ID quickly  
(about 5 records/second), press and HOLD the  
REVIEW sor REVIEW tbutton. The unit will then  
scroll through the Caller ID records continuously.  
3. Press ERASE button; ALL CALL INFORMATION  
WILL BE ERASED. “--NO CALLS--” will be displayed.  
4. After 5 seconds, the Time of Day screen will be  
displayed.  
1. Check that telephone cord from the wall jack  
is properly plugged into FM144 LINE jack.  
2. Remove the batteries and reinstall.  
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Your telephone rings but the FM144 doesnt display  
any messages.  
1. Check that the FM144 line cord is properly  
plugged into the wall jack.  
2. Check with your local telephone company to  
make sure call waiting Caller ID service is  
being provided on your telephone line.  
3. Make sure the batteries have been properly  
installed and the unit is not in the program  
mode.  
Package your complete unit (including all  
accessories) and ship the unit postage prepaid*  
and insured (for your protection) to:  
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC  
rules. On the bottom of the base of this equipment  
is a label that contains, among other information,  
the FCC Registration Number and Ringer  
Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.  
You must, upon request, provide this information  
to your telephone company.  
SOUTHWESTERN BELL FREEDOM PHONE®  
DEPT: In Warranty  
7475 N. Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307  
LOW BATTERY INDICATION  
Unit is not receiving Call Waiting Caller ID calls.  
1. You must subscribe to this service from your  
local phone company.  
2. The phone must be off-hook to hear the call  
waiting Caller ID alert signal.  
4. If no calls are in memory, pressing REVIEW s  
or REVIEW twill display NO CALLS.  
When the batteries are low, the battery icon will  
flash. Be sure to review all your calls before  
changing the batteries, since stored information  
may be lost when replacing batteries. Batteries  
should be changed as soon as possible to main-  
tain reliable operation. Also, old or weak batter-  
ies can leak chemicals that can damage elec-  
tronic circuits.  
NOTE: The FM144 will retain call information for  
your most recent 64 calls. When the memory is full,  
the FM144 will automatically erase the oldest call  
record and replace it with the newest call record.  
Be sure to include your return address, proof of  
purchase, a daytime phone number, $9.50 for  
postage and handling*, and a brief explanation  
of your difficulties.  
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of  
devices you may connect to your telephone line and  
still have all of those devices ring when your  
telephone number is called. In most, but not all  
areas, the sum of the REN’s of all devices connected  
to one line should not exceed five (5.0).To be  
certain of the number of devices you may connect  
to your line, as determined by the REN, you  
should contact your local telephone company to  
determine the maximum REN for your calling area.  
3. Make sure all the connections are secure.  
This equipment may not be used on coin service  
provided by the telephone company. Connection  
to party lines is subject to state tariffs.  
SERVICE  
ERROR appears on the display.  
1. Bad data may have been transmitted from the  
telephone company.  
---ERROR--- will disappear once call records  
are received.  
NOTE: It is normal for these problems to hap-  
pen occassionally. If these happens often, con-  
tact your phone company.  
2. If you pick up the phone before the second  
ring, the caller information will not be com-  
pletely received.  
ERASING INDIVIDUAL CALL INFORMATION  
1. Press REVIEW sor REVIEW tuntil the call  
record you want to erase is displayed.  
2. Press ERASE and “ERASE?” will be displayed.  
Press ERASE again to remove the call informa-  
tion displayed.  
3. The display will then show the previous call.  
4. NO CALLS will be displayed if all call records  
have been erased.  
5. If no other key is pressed, after 20 seconds the  
Time of Day screen and CALL XX (the total  
number of calls stored in memory) will be displayed.  
NOTE:  
According to FCC regulations, this equipment,  
which has been certified and registered by the FCC,  
may only be repaired by authorized persons. If  
repairs or adjustments are made by an unauthorized  
person, the FCC certification may be voided.  
Should you encounter any problems, please call the  
Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone® toll free  
Customer Help Line for assistance: 1-800-366-0937,  
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 9:00 pm, and Saturday  
8:30 am - 12:30 pm. You can also visit our website  
IMPORTANT: The unit should be idle for approx-  
imately 2 minutes before installing new batter-  
ies. Every time batteries are replaced, you need  
to program the language and area code.  
-In order to extend the life of your batteries, you  
can connect a DC power adapter. The power adapter  
is not included, but is can be purchased through our  
help line at 1-800-366-0937.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
*California residents need only provide proof of  
purchase and should call 1-800-366-0937 for  
shipping instructions.  
The obligation of Southwestern Bell Freedom  
Phone® Retail Sales under this warranty shall be  
limited to repair or replacement (at our option),  
during the warranty period of any part which  
proves defective in material or workmanship under  
normal installation use and service, provided the  
product is returned to Southwestern Bell Freedom  
Phone® Retail Sales or to one of our Authorized  
Service Centers with TRANSPORTATION  
CHARGES PREPAID. Products returned to us or  
to an authorized Service Center must be  
For Out of Warranty Service:  
If your telephone equipment causes harm to the  
telephone network, the telephone company may  
discontinue your service temporarily. If possible,  
they will notify you in advance. But if advance  
notice isn’t practical, you will be notified as soon  
as possible. You will be informed of your right to  
file a complaint with the FCC.  
You may call our toll free Help Line at 1-800-366-  
0937 for an estimated service charge before  
returning your unit. Please follow all instructions  
for In-Warranty service to return your unit, and  
mark the package: DEPT.: Out of Warranty  
3. If an answering machine is connected to the  
same phone line as your FM144, it must be  
set to answer after four or more rings.  
ERASING ALL CALL INFORMATION  
1. With the Time of Day screen displayed, press  
and hold ERASE.  
accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt.  
2. “ERASE ALL?” Will be displayed.  
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In the absence of such purchase receipt, the warranty  
period shall be one (1) year from the date of  
manufacture. To obtain service under this warranty,  
return the defective product to the Service Center  
nearest you together with your sales slip and $9.50  
for postage and handling. California residents need  
only provide proof of purchase.  
liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE  
ONE-YEAR DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN  
LIMITED WARRANTY.  
This warranty shall be invalid if the product is  
damaged as result of defacement, misuse, abuse,  
neglect, accident, destruction, or alteration of the  
serial number, improper electrical voltages or  
currents, repair, alterations or maintenance by any  
person or party other than our own service facility  
or an authorized service center, or any use violative  
of instructions furnished by us. This warranty is  
also invalid if this product is removed from the  
country in which it was purchased, if it is used in a  
country in which it is not registered for use, and /or  
if it is used in a country for which it was not designed.  
Due to variations in telephone systems and  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long  
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations  
may not apply to you.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR  
ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH  
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,  
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or  
limitation of special, incidental or consequential  
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may  
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific  
legal rights, and you may also have other rights,  
which vary from state to state.  
communications laws, this product may be illegal  
for use in some countries.  
Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone® Retail Sales  
assumes no responsibility for damages or penalties  
incurred resulting from the use of this product in a  
manner or location other than that for which it is  
intended. This one year limited warranty is in lieu of  
all other expressed warranties, obligations, or  
Covered under one or more of the following US  
patents: 5,263,084.  
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