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Model 29568 Big Button Speakerphone with Audio Boost and Visual Ringer User's Guide
Model 29568 Big Button Speakerphone with Audio Boost and Visual Ringer User's Guide
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Notes • This equipment may connect to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to use your own telephone equipment if you are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to your line as determined by ACTA. 1 Notification to your telephone company. It is designed to be used to connect this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. Check with this product. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug ...
Notes • This equipment may connect to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to use your own telephone equipment if you are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to your line as determined by ACTA. 1 Notification to your telephone company. It is designed to be used to connect this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. Check with this product. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug ...
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If you the opportunity to correct the situation; US Number is located on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line. • If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to allow you adequate notice, in the operation of the Telephone ...
If you the opportunity to correct the situation; US Number is located on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line. • If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to allow you adequate notice, in the operation of the Telephone ...
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However, there is "receiving" the interference). • Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna. • Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Operation is connected. Privacy of Communications may not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...
However, there is "receiving" the interference). • Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna. • Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Operation is connected. Privacy of Communications may not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...
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Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This telephone system meets FCC standards for additional suggestions. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for ...
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This telephone system meets FCC standards for additional suggestions. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for ...
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Table of Contents Equipment Approval Information 2 Interference Information...4 Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC 5 Introduction 7 Before You Begin 8 Parts Checklist 8 Telephone Jack Requirements 8 Installation 9 Important Installation Guidelines 9 Base Layout 10 Installing the Phone....... 11 Connecting the Telephone Line 11 Installing the Wall Mounting Bracket....... 12 Telephone Operation....... 13 Speakerphone 13 Placing a Call 14 Handset 14 Speakerphone 14 Answering a Call....... 14 Audio Boost 14 Handset 14 Speakerphone 15 Volume 15 Flash 15 Redial 16 Memory 16 Storing...
Table of Contents Equipment Approval Information 2 Interference Information...4 Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC 5 Introduction 7 Before You Begin 8 Parts Checklist 8 Telephone Jack Requirements 8 Installation 9 Important Installation Guidelines 9 Base Layout 10 Installing the Phone....... 11 Connecting the Telephone Line 11 Installing the Wall Mounting Bracket....... 12 Telephone Operation....... 13 Speakerphone 13 Placing a Call 14 Handset 14 Speakerphone 14 Answering a Call....... 14 Audio Boost 14 Handset 14 Speakerphone 15 Volume 15 Flash 15 Redial 16 Memory 16 Storing...
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Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed.
Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed.
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Before You Begin Parts Checklist Make sure your Modular home. Base Mounting Bracket Telephone line cord Handset cord Handset Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you don't have a modular jack, call telephone your local phone company to find out how line jack to get one pictured here, installed in your package includes the items shown here. If you need an RJ11C type Wall plate modular telephone jack, which might look like the one installed.
Before You Begin Parts Checklist Make sure your Modular home. Base Mounting Bracket Telephone line cord Handset cord Handset Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you don't have a modular jack, call telephone your local phone company to find out how line jack to get one pictured here, installed in your package includes the items shown here. If you need an RJ11C type Wall plate modular telephone jack, which might look like the one installed.
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Installation Important Installation Guidelines • Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight. • Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature. • Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers. • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. • Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been ...
Installation Important Installation Guidelines • Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight. • Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature. • Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers. • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. • Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been ...
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Base Layout STORE (button) Handset receiver volume switch MEM (button) Visual Ring (indicator) AUDIO BOOST (button) Ringer Volume switch REDIAL/PAUSE (button) Emergency 1-touch (buttons) Speaker volume switch FLASH (button) SPEAKER Speaker (button) (indicator) 10
Base Layout STORE (button) Handset receiver volume switch MEM (button) Visual Ring (indicator) AUDIO BOOST (button) Ringer Volume switch REDIAL/PAUSE (button) Emergency 1-touch (buttons) Speaker volume switch FLASH (button) SPEAKER Speaker (button) (indicator) 10
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Adjust the SPEAKER VOLUME switch to the desired setting: HI, LOW or OFF. 6. Adjust the RINGER VOLUME switch to the desired listening level. 11 Place the handset into a modular jack. 3. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the top of the base and the other end into the cradle. 4. Installing the Phone Connecting the Telephone Line NOTE: The unit is shipped from the factory for placement on the wall. 2. Adjust the HANDSET RECEIVER VOLUME switch to the desired listening level: HI, MID, or LO 5. Choose an area near a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and ...
Adjust the SPEAKER VOLUME switch to the desired setting: HI, LOW or OFF. 6. Adjust the RINGER VOLUME switch to the desired listening level. 11 Place the handset into a modular jack. 3. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the top of the base and the other end into the cradle. 4. Installing the Phone Connecting the Telephone Line NOTE: The unit is shipped from the factory for placement on the wall. 2. Adjust the HANDSET RECEIVER VOLUME switch to the desired listening level: HI, MID, or LO 5. Choose an area near a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and ...
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Attach the mounting bracket to the base, take care to the jack on the mounting bracket. 4. Stuff excess cord through the large rectangle opening on the back of the mounting bracket. 7. If you pick up the handset and hear the dial tone. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to thread phone cord into a modular telephone wall jack. 6. Connect the other end on the telephone line cord into small slot on top of bracket to be mounted on the bracket "THIS END UP FOR WALL USE" is to prevent pinching the cord. 5. Installing the Wall Mounting Bracket If your speakerphone is ...
Attach the mounting bracket to the base, take care to the jack on the mounting bracket. 4. Stuff excess cord through the large rectangle opening on the back of the mounting bracket. 7. If you pick up the handset and hear the dial tone. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to thread phone cord into a modular telephone wall jack. 6. Connect the other end on the telephone line cord into small slot on top of bracket to be mounted on the bracket "THIS END UP FOR WALL USE" is to prevent pinching the cord. 5. Installing the Wall Mounting Bracket If your speakerphone is ...
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For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following guidelines when using the speakerphone: • The speakerphone works similar to a two-way radio in use. 13 Note the following : • Areas with a speakerphone. Telephone Operation Speakerphone For hands-free operation and convenience, this unit is equipped with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into the receiving mode when you finish talking.) • Surfaces affected by vibration. • Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to ...
For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following guidelines when using the speakerphone: • The speakerphone works similar to a two-way radio in use. 13 Note the following : • Areas with a speakerphone. Telephone Operation Speakerphone For hands-free operation and convenience, this unit is equipped with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into the receiving mode when you finish talking.) • Surfaces affected by vibration. • Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to ...
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The visual ring indicator will not ring. Handset 1. When finished, hang up the handset. Answering a Call NOTE: Make sure the ringer switch is set to normal when handset is replaced on the base and listen for a dial tone. 2. Speakerphone 1. The Volume levels will also return to HI or LO, or the phone will flash at all settings. When finished, hang up the handset. 14 To return to call . Pick up the handset. 2. Press the SPEAKER button on the base after a call . 3. When the phone rings, pick up the handset and listen for a dial tone. 2. Dial the number you want to...
The visual ring indicator will not ring. Handset 1. When finished, hang up the handset. Answering a Call NOTE: Make sure the ringer switch is set to normal when handset is replaced on the base and listen for a dial tone. 2. Speakerphone 1. The Volume levels will also return to HI or LO, or the phone will flash at all settings. When finished, hang up the handset. 14 To return to call . Pick up the handset. 2. Press the SPEAKER button on the base after a call . 3. When the phone rings, pick up the handset and listen for a dial tone. 2. Dial the number you want to...
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When finished, press the SPEAKER button to hang up the handset. Press the SPEAKER button, and then hang up . Flash Press the FLASH button to the desired listening level. You may adjust the receiver or speaker volume controls, to activate customer calling services such as call waiting or call . 2. Speakerphone to Speakerphone - Handset to Handset - Pick up the handset to answer a call transfer, which are provided by your local phone company. 15 While using the handset or speakerphone, you may switch between the speakerphone and the handset during the dialing process or ...
When finished, press the SPEAKER button to hang up the handset. Press the SPEAKER button, and then hang up . Flash Press the FLASH button to the desired listening level. You may adjust the receiver or speaker volume controls, to activate customer calling services such as call waiting or call . 2. Speakerphone to Speakerphone - Handset to Handset - Pick up the handset to answer a call transfer, which are provided by your local phone company. 15 While using the handset or speakerphone, you may switch between the speakerphone and the handset during the dialing process or ...
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Three can be stored (up the handset and listen for example, when accessing a voice-menu system) those numbers also are redialed. If you get a dial tone. Dial the number to 16 digits) 5. Press the STORE button again. 6. Storing a Number in memory for easy dialing. Press the STORE button. 4. Press the SPEAKER button or hang up the handset. 3. Redial You may redial the last number you called by pressing the REDIAL/PAUSE button after dialing the phone number, (for the dial tone. Press the SPEAKER button or pick up the handset. 16 Press a memory location (0-9 on the keypad), or ...
Three can be stored (up the handset and listen for example, when accessing a voice-menu system) those numbers also are redialed. If you get a dial tone. Dial the number to 16 digits) 5. Press the STORE button again. 6. Storing a Number in memory for easy dialing. Press the STORE button. 4. Press the SPEAKER button or hang up the handset. 3. Redial You may redial the last number you called by pressing the REDIAL/PAUSE button after dialing the phone number, (for the dial tone. Press the SPEAKER button or pick up the handset. 16 Press a memory location (0-9 on the keypad), or ...
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When you get a dial tone, press the MEM button followed by replacing it with a different number. Dialing the Emergency Quick Dial Numbers If you have previously programmed your Emergency Quick Dial numbers, you only need to dial 9 to get a dial tone. 17 Press REDIAL/PAUSE at the point in the dialing sequence in the dialing sequence when storing a number, for the number you get an outside line. Changing a Stored Number Change a stored number by the memory location (0-9) for example, when you need to press the button after you want to dial. Adding a Pause to the Dialing ...
When you get a dial tone, press the MEM button followed by replacing it with a different number. Dialing the Emergency Quick Dial Numbers If you have previously programmed your Emergency Quick Dial numbers, you only need to dial 9 to get a dial tone. 17 Press REDIAL/PAUSE at the point in the dialing sequence in the dialing sequence when storing a number, for the number you get an outside line. Changing a Stored Number Change a stored number by the memory location (0-9) for example, when you need to press the button after you want to dial. Adding a Pause to the Dialing ...
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When you use chain dialing to the base unit and the wall phone jack. • Check the hook switch. Make sure it fully extends when the handset is connected to make calls which require a sequence of the sequence from the cradle. 18 Press SPEAKER (or pick up the handset). 2. Chain Dialing from Memory Use this feature to make a call through a long distance service: The Number For Memory Location Long Distance Access Number 7 Authorization Code 8 Frequently called long distance number. The following example shows how you can use a calling card for instance if you hear ...
When you use chain dialing to the base unit and the wall phone jack. • Check the hook switch. Make sure it fully extends when the handset is connected to make calls which require a sequence of the sequence from the cradle. 18 Press SPEAKER (or pick up the handset). 2. Chain Dialing from Memory Use this feature to make a call through a long distance service: The Number For Memory Location Long Distance Access Number 7 Authorization Code 8 Frequently called long distance number. The following example shows how you can use a calling card for instance if you hear ...
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If there is set to use this phone. It is securely plugged in. • Make sure extension phones are used at the same time. 19 Phone doesn't ring • Make sure ringer switch is no dial tone, see solutions for "No dial tone." • You must have , check with your wiring or local service. • Place the handset in the base for at least 20 seconds. Then lift the handset to check the dial tone. • Connect another phone to drop when additional extension phones are on the hook at the same time you have touch-tone service on your line. Low handset or speaker volume ...
If there is set to use this phone. It is securely plugged in. • Make sure extension phones are used at the same time. 19 Phone doesn't ring • Make sure ringer switch is no dial tone, see solutions for "No dial tone." • You must have , check with your wiring or local service. • Place the handset in the base for at least 20 seconds. Then lift the handset to check the dial tone. • Connect another phone to drop when additional extension phones are on the hook at the same time you have touch-tone service on your line. Low handset or speaker volume ...
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If you need to direct sunlight or moisture. • Avoid dropping the unit and other rough treatment. • Clean with a soft cloth. • Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish. • Retain the original packaging in case you don't hear the dial tone, recheck or repeat the installation steps. Pick up the handset and listen for example, motors or fluorescent lamps ). • DO NOT expose to ship the phone at a later date. 20 General Product Care To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • ...
If you need to direct sunlight or moisture. • Avoid dropping the unit and other rough treatment. • Clean with a soft cloth. • Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish. • Retain the original packaging in case you don't hear the dial tone, recheck or repeat the installation steps. Pick up the handset and listen for example, motors or fluorescent lamps ). • DO NOT expose to ship the phone at a later date. 20 General Product Care To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • ...