Can I add an extention cord to the handset (will I be able to unplug the handset at both ends)? Also, does it have an option to turn the ringer off?
352528
Yes, one of the first things I did was replace the stock cord with a 6' cord. There is a switch on the side of the base that sets the ringer to high, low, or off.
352529
Andrea you can torn the ringer of on the phone. Yes you can unplug the handset from the phone on both ends. I have an extension cord from the wall socket in to the phone direct. I hope this has answered your questions.
352530
Yes, the handset cord has plugs at both ends so you can replace it with a longer one. On the side of the phone base there is a switch to turn the ringer to HI, LO or OFF.
352531
Yes you can change the handset cord to a longer one (both ends come out) and yes there is a ringer volume on side of base for off, lo, or hi
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Robert - I had to look to make sure. The ringer makes two sounds - slightly different so you can tell which line is active without having to run to look at the indicator lights. Yes, there is a ringer switch up near the 'line input' socket. The switch has just two settings "off" and "on". There is no "high / low" option. And there is just the one switch. So if you turn it to "off" - the ringing sounds for both lines are silenced and only the indicator lights would be functioning. I'll have to say that this modestly price 2-line phone has continued to work perfectly since I bought it months ago. Hope this answers your question. Dan Robert - I had to look to make sure. The ringer makes two sounds - slightly different so you can tell which line is active without having to run to look at the indicator lights. Yes, there is a ringer switch up near the 'line input' socket. The switch has just two settings "off" and "on". There is no "high / low" option. And there is just the one switch. So if you turn it to "off" - the ringing sounds for both lines are silenced and only the indicator lights would be functioning. I'll have to say that this modestly price 2-line phone has continued to... » Read More Robert - I had to look to make sure. The ringer makes two sounds - slightly different so you can tell which line is active without having to run to look at the indicator lights. Yes, there is a ringer switch up near the 'line input' socket. The switch has just two settings "off" and "on". There is no "high / low" option. And there is just the one switch. So if you turn it to "off" - the ringing sounds for both lines are silenced and only the indicator lights would be functioning. I'll have to say that this modestly price 2-line phone has continued to work perfectly since I bought it months ago. Hope this answers your question. Dan « Show Less
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I can't figure out how to turn off the ringer...and it is loud. But maybe there is a way. However, if set, it will tell you who is calling...outloud...in a computerized voice. I haven't figured that out either. So...even if you can shut those things off I don't really recommend it. The cordless phone piece sits in a light-weight non-stable, plastic stand. Easy to knock over...very annoying. If you have already purchased, turning the ringer off is in the fine print...I'm sure!
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I do not see an option for it. You can set the ringer on High, Low, & Off. The instructions are on the front of one sheet of paper, so I had to Google to find more instructions or a manual for it.
1530619
You can turn the ringer off by pressing Menu #160, then press volume down and save...and it also has a Silent Mode where you can set certain times to be silent. I don't know the shortcut for that, but it's Menu &gt; Initial Setting &gt; Ringer Setting &gt; Silent Mode. I normally just turn the ringer off like above so I use the shortcut, very simple.
1752642
the light and ringer work together,you can disable the unit by unplugging the cord.its powered by telephone line current.
2239294
While I haven't used phone frequently in the situation you described, I can advise that I have not had a problem. The one disappointment that I have with this phone is that the cord is not replaceable. I had hoped to use as a wall phone, but cord is much too short. It has been put into service as a desk phone.
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Here is a link to the instruction book: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CFIQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn-media-att.vtp-media.com%2Fecp%2Fdocuments%2Fproduct_Product%2F127%2FUserManual%2F5981%2Fcl82209_manual_USA_i6.pdf&ei=O7uGUv3dMqn92QX1zIGYCg&usg=AFQjCNEcwn65j-goSfSPCjrkcN01D_8B7A&sig2=qcHDr0rIxkPOiG4boXchEQ&bvm=bv.56643336,d.b2I It opens as a .pdf. On pg. 20 (.pdf pg. 25), there are instructions for silencing the ringer when a call is coming in. It only stops the ringer on the handset you are holding for that one incoming call, but does not disconnect the call. It keeps ringing on the other handsets and the larger base. The next call that comes in after that will still ring on that handset. The larger telephone base also rings whether there is a phone on it or not. The smaller bases do not ring. The phone handsets all ring, and I see no way to turn of the ringer permanently - only for that one call coming in. The base ringer can be louder, softer, or silenced altogether (pg. 40 instructions, pg 45 of the .pdf). I think being able to silence the handsets would be nice, especially if you want to keep the phone in the room but don't want it to ring. If, for example, you want to sleep in a bedroom and there is a small base in that room, you can keep the small base, but you would have to put the actual phone in a place in the house where the ringer would not awaken you. I hope this helps.
1520545
I looked in the manual and there is nothing in there to indicate you can shut the ringer off.
349906
Yes - the ringer can be turned off completely, with the phone letting you know it is ringing by flashing a red light in sync with what would have been the ringing. It is a very nice feature
105711
OK, I just did a quick test to answer your question. I went approximately at least 300 feet to my neighbor's house across the street from my house. What I did was call my wife on her cell and we chatted as I did that walk to the neighbor's front door. It was always crystal clear per the wife on her cell as well as the unit I took with me. In regards to the Ringers. Yes, you have the "Option" of turning either or both of them off. The Hand-Held Unit or the Base Unit. These phones work great and I replaced every phone in my house with them. Terry
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From what I can tell each extended handset base needs to be plugged in for power but not into a wall jack. I hope that helps.
1520547
You can turn down the ringer volume all the way until it is off. There is no external switch it must be done from the menu.
745682
No, just plug it into the phone jack. The phone works fine (both lines), just the ring sound is obnoxiously loud -even for a lab in a dental office. Also, doesn't always hang up fully- it's mounted on the wall. We keep the ringer off on this phone.
1006141
Did you ever get an answer to this? I am thinking of getting the unit and would like to set some handsets not to ring for the second line.
2250535
Not the base of the phone. Press MENU up or down to RINGERS -- select RINGER VOLUME -- select RINGER OFF.You should check your "QUICK START GUIDE" for any other info.
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There is a button to answer or terminate calls on the cord. Nothing to adjust volume though. Overall, for the price, they are a good buy.