Multi-unit Operation55Operating additional unitsAdditional handsetsUp to 6 handsets can be registered to asingle base unit. Additional handsets willgive you the freedom to, for example, havean intercom call with another handset whilea third handset is on an outside call. Seepage 6 for information on ordering additionalhandsets.Important:L The additional handset modelrecommended for use with this unit isnoted on page 6. If other model handset isused, certain operations (handsetsettings, base unit settings, etc.) may notbe available.Additional base unitsHandsets can be registered to up to 4 baseunits, allowing you to add additional baseunits and extend the area in which yourhandset(s) can be used. If a handset movesout of range of its base unit when “Auto” isselected on base unit selection (page 56), itwill look for another base unit to make orreceive calls. A base unit and the handsets itcommunicates with is called a “radio cell”.Note:L Calls will be disconnected when thehandset moves from one radio cell toanother.L Intercom calls and call transfers are onlypossible between handsets in the sameradio cell.Registering a handset to abase unitTo register an additional handset to abase unit (easy registration)The included handset and base unit arepreregistered. After purchasing anadditional handset, register it to the baseunit. Ensure that the additional handset isswitched on. If it is not on, press and hold{ih} for few seconds to turn the handseton.1 Lift the additional handset and press{ih} to put the handset in standbymode.2 Press and hold {x} on the base unit forabout 3 seconds, until the registrationtone sounds.3 Place the additional handset on thebase unit. The registration tonecontinues to sound. With the handsetstill on the base unit, wait until aconfirmation tone sounds and w stopsflashing.Note:L If an error tone sounds, or if w is stillflashing, register the handset manually(manual registration; page 55).L Charge the batteries of your additionalhandset for about 7 hours before initialuse.L This registration method cannot be usedfor handsets that have already beenregistered to a base unit. Register thehandset manually (manual registration;page 55).To register a handset to an additionalbase unit (manual registration)You can register a handset to a base unitmanually using the following method.1 Press $ (middle soft key).TCD340FX(e).book Page 55 Wednesday, June 8, 2005 3:57 PM