I need to program this phone and then mail it to my parents. Will it hold the programming when it's not plugged in?
876207
I'm not sure if it will hold the numbers after unplugged. I would assume so. It's been a good phone but the only issue I had was that my number and my spouse's number are the last number dialed is two off from each other and the phone will pick up the lower number every single time so I have to dial the other number.
876208
I believe so - my parents who use this phone have had a few power cuts etc and programming is still intact.
876209
I contacted the manufacturer who told me that an internal capacitor (no battery needed) will hold the programming for two weeks.
85014
If your USB port on the phone is broke, it will hold the phone but the Car Mode won't be triggered. It takes both the base to be plugged in and the phone installed to trigger the Car Mode
1229897
You can leave it plugged into the hole at the top of the phone. That's what works for me. Good luck.
1078829
I haven't used the phone during an outage but an examination of the manual impllies that you get nothing but the ability to dial and receive calls....such as in old phones. It must power from the phone line. I don't know what happens to stored information. I believe the phonebook numbers will be kept but I'm not sure about messages and greeting.Thanks for the reminder of the direct access numbers. I'll have to start memorizing them.
1175073
Yes, Just put in the batteries place it where you need it and it works however if you have a cordless phone may interfere. all you have to do is change the channel on your phone unless it has an automatic changer installed on it.
1911136
I use Android so I wouldn't know. But it was difficult to program and actually stopped working after about 2 weeks
47809
The phone does not have to be in the base. You can put the phone anywhere you want in the house or even out in the yard or garage. However, the base must be plugged into an outlet for the phone to work (it's like a transmitter or whatever the proper term is). Also, the base is the re-charger when the battery gets low on the phone. Like a cell phone, the more you use the phone the sooner it loses it's charge. It does seem to hold a charge for quite awhile. I usually put my phone back on the base when not in use, just out of habit. Also, you have to have the main unit for the auxiliary phones to work. The phone does not have to be in the base. You can put the phone anywhere you want in the house or even out in the yard or garage. However, the base must be plugged into an outlet for the phone to work (it's like a transmitter or whatever the proper term is). Also, the base is the re-charger when the battery gets low on the phone. Like a cell phone, the more you use the phone the sooner it loses it's charge. It does seem to hold a charge for quite awhile. I usually put my phone back on the base when not in use, just out of habit. Also, you have to have the main unit for the auxiliary phones... » Read More The phone does not have to be in the base. You can put the phone anywhere you want in the house or even out in the yard or garage. However, the base must be plugged into an outlet for the phone to work (it's like a transmitter or whatever the proper term is). Also, the base is the re-charger when the battery gets low on the phone. Like a cell phone, the more you use the phone the sooner it loses it's charge. It does seem to hold a charge for quite awhile. I usually put my phone back on the base when not in use, just out of habit. Also, you have to have the main unit for the auxiliary phones to work. « Show Less
1628188
When mounted on the wall about 7x8x3.5, it does need to be plugged in for the answering machine, the phone will still work without being plug in.
1689724
No, but in the event of a power outage, it stores the programming for later. (No need to re-program.)
1598957
As long as your phone has a jack you can just plug it in and it is ready to use, just remember that you should leave your phone off the hook.
1692087
Yes, as long as you keep it plugged into an outlet It will also charge the battery so you could do any programming after charging is completed and disconnecting from the outlet, but the charged battery lasts only about 30 minutes on my model.
1477535
The call will come in just as it would if you weren't plugged in to anything and listening to music. It also dings for emails and texts just as it would if unplugged.
106466
As long as your phone is not locked by a carrier . Once you place card I. Your phone you will have to get the carrier that you want to program the card with your phone very easy.. The cards worked for my familys phones
2045135
I don't think it can be program in any way. It just turns on when you click on your phone icon
1307720
It will only go as high as you program it for. Battery will not change the program.
830176
Yes...programming is easy. You will need to download app and follow steps. I have android phone and it works great.
1819159
Yes. I have kept it as a backup and had to activated several times between phones.