USER’S GUIDE
Digital
Cordless
Handset
BCL-D10
Version A
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Service Center Locator (USA only)
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-800-284-4357.
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Ordering accessories and supplies
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or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA,
you can visit us online for a complete selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are
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In USA:
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Description
Cordless Handset
Battery
Item
BCL-D10
BCL-BT10
LP5974001
User’s Guide
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Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published,
covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.
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contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused
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relating to the publication.
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4 Conditions beyond the control of Brother,
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and
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materials or workmanship.
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and/or alteration/removal of the serial
number).
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Report your issue to our Customer Service
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with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing
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What is covered:
This Product includes a battery,
Except as otherwise provided herein,
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and workmanship, when used under
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What is the length of the Warranty Periods:
If the problem reported concerning your
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applicable warranty period, Brother will repair
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parts or labor. The decision as to whether to
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Product: one year from the original
purchase date.
Battery: 90 days from the original purchase
date or the rated life, whichever comes first.
What is NOT covered:
This warranty does not cover:
the right to supply
a
refurbished or
1 Physical damage or normal wear and tear
to this Product;
2 Damage caused by improper installation,
improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect
or accident (including but not limited to
transporting this Product without the proper
preparation and/or packaging);
remanufactured replacement Product and use
refurbished parts provided such replacement
products conform to the manufacturer’s
specifications for new product/parts. The
repaired or replacement Product will be
returned to you freight prepaid or made
available for you to pick up at the Brother
Service Center.
3 Damage caused by another device, power
surges or lightening;
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(either stage), you will be charged for shipping
the Product back to you and charged for any
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Brother is not responsible for damage to or
loss of any equipment, media, programs or
data related to the use of this Product. Except
for that repair or replacement as described
above, Brother shall not be liable for any
direct, indirect, incidental or consequential
damages or specific relief. Because some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of consequential or incidental damages, the
above limitation may not apply to you.
The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and
exclusive remedies under this warranty.
What happens when Brother elects to
replace your Product:
When a replacement Product is authorized by
Brother, and you have delivered the Product to
the Brother Service Center, the Brother
Service Center will provide you with a
replacement Product or Brother will send to
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This warranty gives you certain rights and
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you
a
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Important: We recommend that you keep
all original packing materials, in the event
that you ship this Product.
© 2006 Brother International Corporation
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Important Information
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice
(USA only)
This equipment is hearing-aid compatible.
Responsible Brother International
Party:
Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate
Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911
USA
TEL: (908) 704-1700
declares, that the products
Product Name: BCL-D10
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Call the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
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The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with
using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless
devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency
energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating
effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have
not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects
might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This equipment
has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65.
IMPORTANT
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Trademark
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Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
© 2006 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this User’s Guide are registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents
Using the documentation.......................................................................................1
Introduction............................................................................................................1
Optional Cordless Handset....................................................................................2
Carton Components ........................................................................................2
Installing the battery ........................................................................................2
Deregistering cordless handsets ...........................................................................4
Choosing a location...............................................................................................5
Important safety instructions..................................................................................5
Control panel overview..........................................................................................6
LCD display screen .........................................................................................7
Basic operation......................................................................................................8
Making a telephone call...................................................................................8
Answering calls................................................................................................8
Hold .................................................................................................................8
Search .............................................................................................................8
Call History/Redial ...........................................................................................9
Caller ID history...............................................................................................9
Changing numbers ........................................................................................12
Advanced operation.............................................................................................12
Intercom calling .............................................................................................13
Three-way calling ..........................................................................................13
On-screen programming......................................................................................14
Menu keys ...........................................................................................................14
Memory storage.............................................................................................14
General setup......................................................................................................17
Ring Volume..................................................................................................17
Beeper Volume..............................................................................................17
Speaker Volume............................................................................................17
Handset Volume............................................................................................17
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LCD Contrast.................................................................................................18
Echo Control..................................................................................................19
Routine maintenance...........................................................................................22
General................................................................................................................24
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General Information
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1
1
Using the
documentation
Introduction
1
1
The cordless handset offers several functions
that can be used to enhance the calling
features of your Brother machine.
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your cordless handset.
Redial:
Allows you to choose one of the last 10
numbers dialed for redialing.
Symbols and conventions
used in the documentation
Store numbers:
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You can store up to 100 names with each
having a number available for Tel-Index.
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
Transfer:
Transfer calls between the cordless
handset and the machine (base unit). If
you have additional optional cordless
handsets (4 max.) you can also transfer a
call to another cordless handset.
Bold
Bold typeface identifiesspecific
keys on the control panel of the
cordless handset or the
machine (base unit).
Italics
Italicized typeface emphasizes
an important point or refers you
to a related topic.
Intercom:
Use the intercom feature to make internal
calls between the cordless handset and
the machine (base unit). If you have
additional optional cordless handsets (4
max.) you can also make an intercom call
to another cordless handset.
Courier Text in the Courier New font
New
identifies messages on the
LCD of the cordless handset.
Warnings tell you what to do to
prevent possible personal injury.
Three-way calling:
Cautions specify procedures you
must follow or avoid to prevent
possible damage to the cordless
handset or other objects.
Three-way calling allows two users to
speak with a third party from the machine
(base unit) and the cordless handset at
the same time.
Notes tell you how you should
respond to a situation that may arise
or give tips about how the operation
works with other features.
Caller ID:
If you have the Caller ID subscriber
service from your telephone company the
incoming caller will be identified on the
LCD display of the cordless handset. You
can also store this number as a Tel-Index
number.
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Chapter 1
Connecting the power cord to
the cradle
Optional Cordless
Handset
1
1
a Plug the connector into the jack (1) and
route the cable through the hook (2) as
shown below.
Your brother machine can support 3
additional cordless handsets for a total of 4
cordless handsets. If you have purchased an
optional cordless handset please follow the
steps below to setup and register your
optional cordless handset with the machine
(base unit). For the cordless handset that was
included with your machine please follow the
setup steps in the Quick Setup Guide.
1
2
Carton Components
1
b Plug the AC adapter into the AC power
Make sure you have all the components
below.
outlet.
Installing the battery
1
3
4
2
a Insert the connector (1) of the new
1
5
battery (2) in the direction shown below.
2
1
1 AC adapter
2 Cordless Handset
3 Battery
4 Battery Cover
5 Cradle
2
General Information
b Place the battery in the correct position
Registering additional
cordless handsets
as shown below.
1
1
You can register 3 additional cordless
handsets for a total of 4 cordless handsets to
the machine (base unit). The cordless
handset that was included with your machine
is already registered with the machine (base
unit).
For non-Color LCD model
1
a Press Menu/OK on the cordless
handset.
c Slide the battery cover back on.
Note
If you see Enter Register HS mode
on Base Uniton the LCD of the
b Press a or b to choose Register HS.
Press Menu/OK.
c Press Menu, 0, 6 on the control panel of
the machine (base unit).
d Press OK on the control panel of the
machine (base unit).
Note
• Be careful that you do not catch the
battery connector cord.
You will hear one long beep when the
cordless handset is registered correctly.
• After replacement, you should set the date
and time.
Note
• If you hear three short beeps, the cordless
handset did not register. Repeat steps b
• If you want to install another cordless
d Charge the battery for 12 hours. (See
e Press Stop/Exit on the control panel of
the machine (base unit).
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Chapter 1
For Color LCD model
1
Deregistering cordless
handsets
a Press Menu/OK on the cordless
handset.
If you want to register a handset that has
already been registered, with another
machine (base unit), you should deregister it
first, and then register it with the other
machine (base unit). (See Registering
you are using more than one cordless
handset, deregistration will remove all
handsets registered with the machine (base
unit).
Note
If you see Enter Register HS mode
on Base Uniton the LCD of the
b Press a or b to choose Register HS.
Press Menu/OK.
c Press Menu on the control panel of the
For non-Color LCD model
1
machine (base unit).
d Press a or b to choose
Initial Setup.
Press OK.
a Press Menu, 0, 6 on the control panel of
the machine (base unit).
b Press Erase.
Then, confirm the Delete by pressing 1.
e Press a or b to choose
Register Handset.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
For Color LCD model
1
f Press a or b to choose Register.
Press OK.
a Press Menu on the control panel of the
You will hear one long beep when the
cordless handset is registered correctly.
machine (base unit).
b Press a or b to choose
Initial Setup.
Press OK.
Note
• If you hear three short beeps, the cordless
handset did not register. Repeat step b
• If you want to install another cordless
c Press a or b to choose
Register Handset.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Terminate.
Press OK.
g Press Stop/Exit on the control panel of
Then, confirm the Delete by pressing 1.
the machine (base unit).
e Press Stop/Exit.
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General Information
Choosing a location
1
Important safety
instructions
1
1
Choose a location where the temperature
remains between 50° F and 95° F
(10° and 35° C).
WARNING
DO NOT put the cordless handset and
cradle near heaters, air conditioners,
water or chemicals.
Use only the AC adapter and the cradle
supplied with this cordless handset.
DO NOT expose the cordless handset and
cradle to direct sunlight, excessive heat,
moisture, or dust.
This product must be installed near an AC
power outlet that is easily accessible.
DO NOT use the cordless handset near
electro-medical equipment.
Use only a genuine Brother rechargeable
battery.
We recommend at least 9.8 ft (3 m)
between the machine (base unit) or
cordless handset and other electronic
devices.
DO NOT dispose of a used battery in a fire.
It may explode.
Corrosive fluid rarely leaks out. If it gets in
your eyes wash them with water at once.
Call a doctor if you are concerned.
mouse
headset USB memory
Bluetooth product
9.8 ft
(3 m)
Do not allow the battery to touch any
conductive materials. It can cause a short
circuit of the battery.
(MFC-845CW)
CAUTION
DO NOT take off the white plastic that
covers the battery.
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Chapter 1
1
2
3
LCD (liquid crystal display)
Control panel overview
1
Displays messages on the screen to help you
set up and use your cordless handset.
Redial/Pause
Redials any of the last 10 numbers you called.
It also puts a pause in Quick-Dial numbers.
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Headphone jack
You can connect an external headphone with
microphone (not included) to the cordless
handset. To access the headphone jack fold
open the headphone jack cover located on the
left side of the cordless handset. You can
connect any standard headphones that use a
2.5 mm mini style plug.
1
4
Clear
Press to back up the cursor and delete a letter.
5
6
Talk
2
3
4
9
Press to make or receive a phone call.
Dial Pad
10
11
12
Use these keys to dial a telephone number and
as a keyboard for entering information into the
cordless handset.
7
8
Speaker Phone
5
Turns the speaker phone on or off.
Charging LED
Turns green when the cordless handset is
being charged.
6
7
9
Flash/Callwait
Use this key to answer another phone call
when you hear beeps during the conversation.
This feature requires the Call Waiting
subscriber service offered by many local
telephone companies.
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10 Menu keys:
Volume keys
d
c
You can press these keys to adjust the ring,
speaker or handset volume of the cordless
handset.
a
Lets you look up numbers that are stored in
the cordless handset’s dialing memory.
a or b
Press to scroll through the menus and
options.
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General Information
11 Menu/OK
Lets you access the Menu to program or store
LCD display screen
1
your settings in the cordless handset.
The LCD shows the current cordless handset
status.
1
12
Off
Press to hang up or cancel the current
operation.
13 Hold/Intercom
Lets you place telephone calls on hold. Also,
press this key to speak on the intercom or to
transfer an incoming call to the cordless
handset.
1 2
3
4
5
1
Cordless status
A four level indicator shows the current
cordless handset signal strength.
0
Max
2
3
Speaker Phone
Lets you see when you are speaking with the
Speaker Phone.
Cordless handset number
Lets you see the cordless handset numbers
that have been registered with the machine
(base unit).
4
5
Ring volume status
Lets you see when the ring volume is set to off.
Battery status
A four level indicator shows the available
battery.
0
Max
7
Telephone
2
2
c Replace the cordless handset.
When the machine (base unit) or the cordless
handset rings, instead of lifting the cordless
Basic operation
2
Making a telephone call
2
handset, and pressing
(Talk) you
can also press Speaker Phone on the
cordless handset. Speak clearly toward the
cordless handset. To end the call, press
a Pick up the cordless handset.
b Enter a number using the dial pad or
choose a number stored in the dialing
memory.
(Off).
If you have a bad connection, your caller
might hear your voice echoed during the call.
If you experience this problem, pick up the
cordless handset and press Speaker Phone
to use the handset.
Note
Even if you answer a fax call, the machine
(base unit) will receive the fax
automatically. (See Easy Receive in the
User’s Guide.)
c Press
d Speak clearly toward the microphone.
e Press (Off) to hang up.
(Talk).
Hold
2
If you want to put a call on hold, press the
Hold/Intercom key. To release the call from
hold press Hold/Intercom again. You can
also transfer a call to the machine (base unit)
or to another cordless handset if you have an
additional optional cordless handset. (See
f Replace the cordless handset.
Note
If you want to make a telephone call
without lifting the cordless handset, press
Speaker Phone and enter the number
using the dial pad.
Search
2
Answering calls
2
You can search for names you have stored in
the Tel-Index memories.
a Pick up the cordless handset from the
cradle to answer the call. If your
cordless handset is not in the cradle you
a Pick up the cordless handset.
b Press a and do one of the following:
Press a or b to choose the name
you want to call.
must press
(Talk) to
answer the call.
b To end the call, press
(Off).
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Telephone
Use the dial pad to enter the first
letter of the name, press Menu/OK,
and then press a or b to choose the
name you want to call.
Caller ID history
2
This feature requires the Caller ID subscriber
service offered by many local telephone
companies. (See Caller ID in the machine’s
User’s Guide.)
2
Call History/Redial
2
The last 30 numbers you received will be
stored in the Caller ID history. You can
choose one of these numbers to make a call,
add it to Tel-Index, or delete it from the
history.
The last 10 numbers you called will be stored
in the call history. You can choose one of
these numbers to make a call, add it to
Tel-Index, or delete it from the history.
a Pick up the cordless handset.
a Pick up the cordless handset.
b Press Redial/Pause.
b Press Menu/OK.
You can also choose Call History
by pressing Menu/OK.
c Press a or b to choose
Caller ID hist..
Press Menu/OK.
c Press a or b to choose a number and
do one of the following:
To make a call, press
d Press a or b to choose a number and
do one of the following:
(Talk).
To make a call, press
To store or delete the number, press
(Talk).
To store or delete the number, press
d Do one of the following:
If you want to store the number,
press a or b to choose
Set Tel-Index.
e Do one of the following:
If you want to store the number,
press a or b to choose
Set Tel-Index.
Press Menu/OK.
Press Menu/OK.
If you want to delete the number,
press a or b to choose Delete.
Press Menu/OK.
If you want to delete the number,
press a or b to choose Delete.
Press Menu/OK.
Then, confirm the Delete by
pressing 1.
If you want to delete all the stored
numbers, press a or b to choose
AllDelete.
Then, confirm the Delete by
pressing 1.
If you want to delete all the stored
numbers, press a or b to choose
All Delete.
Press Menu/OK.
Then, confirm the Delete by
pressing 1.
Press Menu/OK.
Then, confirm the Delete by
pressing 1.
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Chapter 2
Storing numbers for
easy dialing
Note
• This feature may not be available in
certain areas of the USA.
2
You can set up your cordless handset for
easy dialing. When you dial a Tel-Index
number, the LCD shows the name, if you
stored it, or the number.
• If you redial from the Caller ID history
outside your area code you must set up
your AREA CODE in advance. (See
Note
Setting up your area code
2
If you lose electrical power, the Tel-Index
numbers that are in the memory will not be
lost.
Your cordless handset will automatically dial
"1" plus the area code for any number that
does not originate in your area code. The
cordless handset can identify local calls from
your area code by entering your area code in
the Area Codesetting. With this setting,
calls returned from the caller ID history to
your area code will be dialed using only
7-digits. If you must dial the area code to call
within your area code, do not enter this
setting. If your dialing plan does not follow the
standard 1 + area code + 7-digit number
dialing system for calling outside your area
code, you may experience problems
Storing numbers
2
You can store up to 100 locations with a
name and a number. When you dial you will
only have to press a few keys (for example:
a
, a or b and
(Talk)).
a Pick up the cordless handset.
b Press a
.
returning calls automatically from the caller ID
history. If this is not the procedure followed by
your dialing plan you will not be able to return
calls automatically.
c Press a or b to choose
Set Tel-Index.
Press Menu/OK.
a Press Menu/OK.
d Do one of the following:
Enter the name (up to 14 characters)
using the dial pad.
b Press a or b to choose AreaCode.
Press Menu/OK.
Press Menu/OK.
(To help you enter letters, see
To store the number without a name,
press Menu/OK.
c Use the dial pad to enter your area code.
Press Menu/OK.
d Press
(Off).
e Enter the telephone number (up to 20
Pause
2
digits).
Press Menu/OK.
Press Redial/Pause to put a 3.5-second
pause between numbers. If you are dialing
overseas, you can press Redial/Pause as
many times as needed to increase the length
of the pause.
f Do one of the following:
To store another number, go to
To finish the setting, press
(Off).
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Telephone
Storing numbers from the Call
History
Storing Tel-Index numbers
from the Caller ID history
2
2
You can also store numbers from the call
history.
If you have the Caller ID subscriber service
from your telephone company you can also
store Tel-Index numbers from incoming calls
in the Caller ID history. (See Caller ID in the
User’s Guide.)
2
a Pick up the cordless handset.
b Press Menu/OK.
a Pick up the cordless handset.
c Press a or b to choose
Call History.
b Press Menu/OK.
Press Menu/OK.
c Press a or b to choose
Caller ID hist..
Press Menu/OK.
d Press a or b to choose the number you
want to store.
Press Menu/OK.
d Press a or b to choose
Set Tel-Index.
e Press a or b to choose
Set Tel-Index.
Press Menu/OK.
Press Menu/OK.
e Do one of the following:
Enter the name (up to 14 characters)
using the dial pad.
f Do one of the following:
Enter the name (up to 14 characters)
using the dial pad.
Press Menu/OK.
Press Menu/OK.
(To help you enter letters, see
To store the number without a name,
press Menu/OK.
(To help you enter letters, see
To store the number without a name,
press Menu/OK.
f Press Menu/OK to confirm the number.
g Press Menu/OK to confirm the number.
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Chapter 2
Changing numbers
2
Advanced operation
2
You can change or delete a name or number
that has already been stored.
You can transfer a call, make an intercom call
or use three-way calling. If you have optional
cordless handsets you must register the
handset with the machine (base unit). See
that was included with your machine (base
unit) is already registered as Handset 1.
a Pick up the cordless handset.
b Press a
.
c Press a or b to choose the location you
want to change.
Press Menu/OK.
Base Unit
Handset#1
machine
d Do one of the following:
Press a or b to choose Change.
Press a or b to choose Delete.
Press Menu/OK.
cordless handset 1
included with the
machine
Handset#2
Handset#3
Handset#4
optional cordless
handset 1
Then, confirm the Delete by
optional cordless
handset 2
pressing 1 and
(Off).
optional cordless
handset 3
e Do one of the following:
Enter the name (up to 14 characters)
using the dial pad.
Press Menu/OK.
Transferring a call at the end
of a conversation
If you do not want to change the
name, press Menu/OK.
2
You can transfer a call after you speak.
Note
From the machine (base unit)
2
If you want to change a character, press
d or c to position the cursor under the
incorrect character and press Clear.
Re-enter the correct letter.
a When you have finished speaking,
press Hold/Intercom.
b Press the number of the cordless
handset you want to transfer to.
f Do one of the following:
Enter the new number.
Press Menu/OK.
c After you confirm the other person is on
the line, hang up.
If you do not want to change the
number, press Menu/OK.
Note
If no one is on the line, press
Hold/Intercom to release the call from
hold.
g Press
(Off).
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Telephone
c Press a or b to choose Base Unit.
From the cordless handset
2
Press Menu/OK.
a Press Hold/Intercom when you have
d After you have finished speaking, hang
finished speaking.
up.
b Press a or b to choose Base Unit.
2
Press Menu/OK.
Note
If you have the optional cordless handset,
you can choose another cordless handset
c After you confirm the other person is on
the line, hang up.
Note
• If no one is on the line, press
Hold/Intercom to release the call from
hold.
Three-way calling
2
You can speak with another person on the
other handset and a third party in a three-way
call. After you speak with the third party, you
can make a call to the other handset.
• If you have the optional cordless handset,
you can choose another cordless handset
Calling the cordless handset from the
machine (base unit)
2
Intercom calling
2
a Press Hold/Intercom when you have
The intercom feature allows you to make
internal calls between the cordless handset
and the machine (base unit). If you have
additional optional cordless handsets (4
max.) you can also make an intercom call to
another cordless handset.
finished speaking.
b Press the number of the cordless
handset you want to speak with.
c After you confirm the other person is on
the line, press Hold/Intercom.
Making a call from the machine (base
unit)
Calling the machine (base unit) from
the cordless handset
2
2
a Press Hold/Intercom.
a Press Hold/Intercom when you have
b Press the number of the cordless
finished speaking.
handset you want to speak with.
b Press a or b to choose Base Unit.
c After you have finished speaking, hang
Press Menu/OK.
up.
c After you confirm the other person is on
the line, press Hold/Intercom.
Making a call from the cordless
handset
2
Note
If you have the optional cordless handset,
a Pick up the cordless handset.
b Press Hold/Intercom.
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Menu and Features
3
3
On-screen
programming
Menu keys
3
3
Access the menu.
Your cordless handset is designed to be easy
to use with LCD on-screen programming
using the menu keys. User-friendly
programming helps you take full advantage of
all the menu selections your cordless handset
has to offer.
Go to the next menu level.
Accept an option.
Delete an incorrect letter when
you need to enter text into the
cordless handset.
Since your programming is done on the LCD,
we have created step-by-step on-screen
instructions to help you program your
Scroll through the current menu
level.
cordless handset. All you need to do is follow
the instructions as they guide you through the
menu selections and programming options.
Exit the menu.
To access the menu mode:
a Press Menu/OK.
b Press a or b to choose an option.
c Press Menu/OK when that option
appears on the LCD.
The LCD will then show the next option.
d Press a or b to choose the option.
e Press Menu/OK.
When you have finished setting an
option, the LCD shows Accepted.
Memory storage
3
Even if there is a battery power failure, you
will not lose your menu settings because they
are stored permanently. You may have to
reset the date and time.
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Menu and Features
Menu Table
3
The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the
cordless handset's programs. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Level1
Level2
Options
Descriptions
Page
Setup Volume
Beeper
On*
Adjusts the volume level of the
beeper.
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3
Off
On
Volume Amplify
For the hearing-impaired, you
can set the volume to the On
setting.
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18
Off*
Ringer Pattern
—
Signal 1*
Signal 2
Signal 3
Signal 4
Signal 5
You can choose a ring pattern.
Melody 1
Melody 2
Delete
Call History
—
—
You can choose a number from
the call history and then make a
phone call to it, add it to
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All Delete
Set Tel-Index
Delete
Tel-Index, or delete it.
Caller ID hist.
You can choose a number from
the Caller ID history and then
make a phone call to it, add it to
Tel-Index, or delete it.
9
All Delete
Set Tel-Index
Auto Daylight
LCD Contrast
—
—
On
Changes for Daylight Savings
Time automatically.
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Off*
1
2
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD. 18
3
4*
5
6
7
Date&Time
—
—
—
—
Puts the date and time on the
LCD.
19
3
Register HS
Voice Enhance
—
Registers the cordless handset
into the machine (base unit).
On*
Changing this setting to Off will
increase the battery life but may
reduce voice quality.
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Off
Area Code
—
—
Sets up your 3-digit area code
only if you do not dial it within
your own areacode.
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Chapter 3
Special characters and symbols
Entering Text
3
Press l, # or 0, repeatedly until you see the
special character or symbol you want.
When you are storing a name or a number in
the Tel-Index memory, you may need to enter
text into the cordless handset. Most dial pad
keys have three or four letters printed on
keys. The keys for 0, # and l do not have
printed letters because they are used for
special characters.
Press l for
(space) ! " # $ % & ' ( ) l
+ , - . / m
Press # for
: ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _
É À È Ê Î Ç Ë Ö 0
Press 0 for
By pressing the proper dial pad key
repeatedly, you can access the character you
want.
Press
Key
one
time
two
times
three
times
four
times
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
D
G
J
B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
X
C
F
I
2
3
4
5
6
S
8
Z
L
M
P
T
O
R
V
Y
W
Putting spaces
To enter a space in a name, press c twice
between characters.
Making corrections
If you entered an incorrect letter and want to
change it, press d to move the cursor under
the incorrect character. Then press Clear.
Re-enter the correct character. You can also
back up and insert letters.
Repeating letters
If you need to enter a letter that is on the
same key as the letter before, press c to
move the cursor to the right before you press
the key again.
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Menu and Features
b Press d or c
.
General setup
3
This setting will stay until you change it
again.
Ring Volume
3
c Press
(Off).
You can choose a range of ring volume
levels, from High to Off.
Handset Volume
3
a Press d or c
to adjust the volume
3
level.
You can adjust the cordless handset volume
any time you are talking on the telephone.
This setting will stay until you change it
again.
a Press d or c
.
Note
This setting will stay until you change it
again.
• If you choose Off,
LCD.
will appear on the
Handset Volume
(For Volume Amplify)
• Even if you choose Off, the cordless
handset will ring in the lowest volume level
when you receive a transferred call.
3
Before you begin to use the cordless
handset, you must decide if you need to set
the cordless handset volume to
Volume Amplify:Onfor a user who is
hearing-impaired. The AMPLIFY volume
level complies with FCC standards. Before
you use this setting, see Choosing the
Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify) in the
machine’s User’s Guide.
Beeper Volume
3
When the beeper is on, the cordless handset
will beep when you press a key.
a Press Menu/OK.
b Press a or b to choose
Setup Volume.
a Press Menu/OK.
Press Menu/OK.
b Press a or b to choose
Setup Volume.
c Press a or b to choose Beeper.
Press Menu/OK.
Press Menu/OK.
c Press a or b to choose
Volume Amplify.
d Press a or b to Onor Off.
Press Menu/OK.
Press Menu/OK.
e Press
(Off).
d Do one of the following:
If none of the users are hearing-
impaired, press a or b to choose
Off, and then press Menu/OK and
Speaker Volume
3
You can choose a range of speaker volume
levels, from High to Low.
If some or all of the users are
hearing-impaired, press a or b to
choose On, and then press
Menu/OK.
a Press Speaker Phone.
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Chapter 3
e Do one of the following:
If all the users are hearing-impaired,
press a or b to choose
Automatic Daylight Savings
Time
3
Permanent, and then press
Menu/OK.
If only some of the users are hearing-
impaired, press a or b to choose
Temporary, and then press
Menu/OK.
You can set the cordless handset to change
automatically for daylight savings time. It will
reset itself forward one hour in the Spring and
backward one hour in the Fall. Make sure you
have set the correct date and time in the
Date&Timesetting.
f Press
(Off).
a Press Menu/OK.
WARNING
b Press a or b to choose
AutoDaylight.
It is important that you do NOT choose
Permanentunless ALL the users are
hearing-impaired. Otherwise, the default
setting of Volume Amplifymay damage
the hearing of some users.
Press Menu/OK.
c Press a or b to choose Onor Off.
Press Menu/OK.
d Press
(Off).
LCD Contrast
3
Ring Pattern
3
You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper
and more vivid display. If you are having
difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the
contrast setting.
You can choose a ring pattern from five signal
(regular ring patterns) or two types of
melodies.
a Press Menu/OK.
a Press Menu/OK.
b Press a or b to choose
LCDContrast.
b Press a or b to choose
Ringer Pattern.
Press Menu/OK.
Press Menu/OK.
c Press d or c to adjust the contrast.
c Press a or b to choose Signal 1,
Signal 2, Signal 3, Signal 4,
Signal 5, Melody 1or Melody 2.
Press Menu/OK.
Press Menu/OK.
d Press
(Off).
d Press
(Off).
Melody name
Grandfather’s clock
Melody 1
Melody 2
The four seasons concerto
“Spring” 1
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Menu and Features
Date and Time
3
Echo Control
3
The cordless handset displays the date and
time.
Under some conditions you may experience
an echo when using the cordless handset.
You can reduce or remove the echo by
choosing a level in the echo control setting
from the control panel of the machine (base
unit). It will take a moment for the level setting
to change. During this time you can not
answer a call.
a Press Menu/OK.
b Press a or b to choose Date&Time.
Press Menu/OK.
3
c Enter the two digits for the month on the
dial pad.
For non-color LCD model
3
(e.g. Enter 0 3 for March.)
a Press Menu, 1, 8 on the control panel of
d Enter the two digits for the day on the
the machine (base unit).
dial pad.
b Press a or b to choose level1,
level2, level3or level4.
Press OK.
(e.g. Enter 0 1 for the first day of the
month.)
e Enter the last two digits of the year on
the dial pad.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Press Menu/OK.
(e.g. Enter 0 6 for 2006.)
For color LCD model
3
a Press Menu on the control panel of the
f Enter the time in 24-hour format on the
dial pad.
machine (base unit).
Press Menu/OK.
(e.g. Enter 1 5 2 5 for 3:25 P.M.)
b Press a or b to choose
General Setup.
Press OK.
g Press
(Off).
c Press a or b to choose
Echo Control.
Voice Enhance
3
Press OK.
The voice enhance setting offers the best
reception quality under all conditions. This
setting is On as factory default. If you
normally use the cordless handset in close
proximity to the machine (base unit) then you
can set voice enhance Off to increase the
battery life. With this setting Off you may
experience reduced reception quality.
d Press a or b to choose level1,
level2, level3or level4.
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
a Press Menu/OK.
b Press a or b to choose
Voice Enhance.
Press Menu/OK.
c Press a or b to choose Off(or On).
Press Menu/OK.
d Press
(Off).
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Troubleshooting and Routine
Maintenance
4
4
Troubleshooting
4
IMPORTANT
For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the cordless handset. Calls
must be made from within that country.
If you think there is a problem with your cordless handset, check the chart below and follow the
troubleshooting tips.
Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother
Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at
If you are having difficulty with your cordless handset
4
Difficulties
Suggestions
The cordless handset does not
operate.
Check that the battery is charged properly. (See Charging the
Dialing or receiving does not work. Check that the phone line connection of the machine (base unit).
Check that the machine (base unit) is plugged in and the On/Off key on the
machine (base unit) is on.
Check that the battery is charged properly. (See Charging the
Come closer to the machine (base unit). The cordless handset may be too far from
the machine (base unit).
Bad phone line connection
Check that there are no electronic devices between the machine (base unit) and
the cordless handset.
Come closer to the machine (base unit). The cordless handset may be too far from
the machine (base unit).
During the conversation, try to adjust the angle of the antenna to improve
reception.
Move away from walls.
The battery does not charge.
Check that the battery is installed properly in the cordless handset. (See
Check that the cordless handset is placed properly in the cradle and LED turns
Clean the charger contacts for both cordless handset and the cradle. (See
The battery performance is still
poor after recharging.
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Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
Difficulties
Suggestions
The cordless handset beeps during Come closer to the machine (base unit). The cordless handset may be too far from
a call.
the machine (base unit).
Your battery may be low. If you want to continue the call, transfer the call to the
machine (base unit) and use the Speaker Phone key to answer. (See
You cannot make an internal call.
The cordless handset or the machine you want to call to may be on an internal call
or an outside call. Wait until the line is free.
You cannot register the optional
cordless handset.
Check that both the cordless handset and the machine (base unit) are in standby
mode.
4
Error messages
4
As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your cordless handset
identifies the error and shows an error message. The most common error messages are shown
below.
You can correct most errors by yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers
latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
Error Message
Cause
Action
Base Unit in
use
The machine (base unit) is being
used for intercom calling.
Wait until the line is free.
The machine (base unit) is being
set up for cordless handset
registration.
Wait until the registration is finished.
The machine (base unit) is being
Wait until machine (base unit) is back in standby
used for Message Center functions mode.
such as OGM recording or ICM
playing.
Cannot
register
handset
You failed to register the cordless
handset.
Try to register the cordless handset again. (See
Line in use
Another person is on the phone line Wait until the line is free.
using the machine’s (base unit)
speaker phone or another cordless
handset.
The machine (base unit) is
receiving faxes.
Wait until the line is free.
Put handset
on cradle
is low.
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Chapter 4
Error Message
Cause
Action
No Caller ID
There is no incoming call history.
You did not receive calls or you
If you want to use the Caller ID feature call your
telephone company. (See Caller ID in the User’s
have not subscribed to the Caller ID Guide.)
service from your telephone
company.
Searching for The cordless handset is too far from Bring the cordless handset closer to the machine
Base Unit
the machine (base unit).
(base unit).
You have not registered the
cordless handset.
Register the cordless handset. (See Registering
(Base Unit
not detected)
Routine maintenance
4
CAUTION
Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with
volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine
will damage the outside surface of the
cordless handset.
Charging the battery
4
If your battery is getting low, you should
charge the battery. You can see the battery
strength at the bottom right of the LCD.
DO NOT use cleaning materials that
contain ammonia.
a Plug the AC adapter into the AC power
outlet.
DO NOT use isopropyl alcohol to remove
dirt from the control panel. It may crack the
panel.
b Place the cordless handset in the cradle
with the dial pad facing forward.
Clean the charger contacts as follows:
4
a Unplug the cradle from the AC power
outlet.
b Clean the charger contacts (1) for both
the cordless handset and the cradle with
a cotton swab.
1
Cleaning
4
Clean the outside of the cordless handset
with a soft cloth. You should also clean the
charger contacts. If the charger contacts are
not clean, the battery may not be charged.
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Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
d Place the battery in the correct position.
Replacing the battery
4
If your battery performance is getting worse,
make sure that you have charged the battery
correctly. If the battery performance is still
poor, it is time to replace it.
WARNING
Use a genuine Brother rechargeable
battery (BCL-BT10). If not, it may cause
damage or personal injury.
e Slide the battery cover back on.
4
CAUTION
DO NOT take off the white plastic that
covers the battery.
a Press the area indicated (1) on the
battery cover (2) and slide it off the
cordless handset.
Note
• Be careful that you do not catch the
battery connector cord.
• After replacement, you should set the date
.)
2
f Charge the battery for 12 hours. (See
1
CAUTION
b Remove the old battery and pull out the
connector.
R
N
B
R
C
TM
c Insert the connector (1) of the new
i
-
M
H
battery (2) in the direction shown below.
2
ATTENTION:
The product you have purchased is
powered by Nickel Metal Hydride battery
which is recyclable. At the end of their
useful lives, under various state and local
laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery
into your municipal waste stream. Please
call 1-800-8-BATTERY or visit
1
www.rbrc.com for information on how to
recycle this battery.
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Specifications
5
5
General
5
Cordless handset
5
Frequency
5.8 GHz
Technology
FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
Up to 4 handsets
Multi Handset Capability
Dimensions
6.06 in.
(154 mm)
1.24 in.
(31.6 mm)
1.95 in.
(49.6 mm)
Weight (including battery) 5.43 oz (154 g)
LCD (liquid crystal display) 16-Digit, 3-Line (+1-Line for Pict), Backlit (Orange)
Charge Indicator
Full Charge Time
While in Use (TALK)
Yes (LED)
12 hours
4 hours
6 hours
While Not in Use (Standby) 200 hours
1
2
When Voice Enhance is set to On.
When Voice Enhance is set to Off.
Battery
5
Type
BCL-BT10
Rating
Ni-MH 3.6 V 730 mAh
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Specifications
Battery cradle
5
Dimensions
2.64 in.
(67 mm)
3.35 in. (85 mm)
2.72 in. (69 mm)
Weight
2.53 oz (71.6 g)
Charging:
Power Consumption
(during charge)
Average 2 W
5
AC adapter
5
Type
BCL-ADA
Input
Output
AC 100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz
DC 11.0 V
Basic Feature
5
Tel-Index
Up to 100 names × 1 numbers
Yes
Redial
Melody ringer patterns
2 Way Intercom
Talk Time display
Yes (2 melodies, 5 signals)
Handset-to-Handset and Handset-to-Base Unit
Yes
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V
Volume, setting
W
Warranties
6
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Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
P.O. Box 6911
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
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These machines are made for use in the USA only. We cannot recommend using them overseas
because it may violate the Telecommunications Regulations of that country and the power
requirements of your cordless handset AC adapter may not be compatible with the power
available in foreign countries. Using USA models overseas is at your own risk and may void
your warranty.
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