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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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It is designed to be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may connect to your telephone company. The REN is useful in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by the REN, you should not exceed 5. See installation instructions for the equipment. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all devices connected to one line should contact your local ...
It is designed to be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may connect to your telephone company. The REN is useful in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by the REN, you should not exceed 5. See installation instructions for the equipment. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all devices connected to one line should contact your local ...
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• Notice must 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 the telephone line, ensure the installation of service may be required. REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom. 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on the cabinet bottom. and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, ...
• Notice must 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 the telephone line, ensure the installation of service may be required. REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom. 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on the cabinet bottom. and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, ...
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and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Interference Information This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for radio or television that 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 a circuit different from that may cause harmful ...
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Interference Information This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for radio or television that 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 a circuit different from that may cause harmful ...
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Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT This booklet is available from the U.S. 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. Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for Hearing Aid Compatibility. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. REFER SERVICING TO ...
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT This booklet is available from the U.S. 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. Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for Hearing Aid Compatibility. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. REFER SERVICING TO ...
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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. If you need an RJ11C type Wall plate modular telephone jack, which might look like the one installed. 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.
Before You Begin Parts Checklist Make sure your Modular home. If you need an RJ11C type Wall plate modular telephone jack, which might look like the one installed. 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.
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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 listening level: HI, MID, or LO 5. Adjust the HANDSET RECEIVER VOLUME switch to the desired listening level. 11 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. Place the handset into a modular jack. 3. Adjust the RINGER VOLUME switch to the desired setting: HI, LOW or OFF. 6. Choose an area near a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on a level surface. 1. ...
Adjust the SPEAKER VOLUME switch to the desired listening level: HI, MID, or LO 5. Adjust the HANDSET RECEIVER VOLUME switch to the desired listening level. 11 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. Place the handset into a modular jack. 3. Adjust the RINGER VOLUME switch to the desired setting: HI, LOW or OFF. 6. Choose an area near a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on a level surface. 1. ...
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Thread the telephone line cord out through slots into pocket. 12 Attach the mounting bracket to the base, take care to thread phone cord into the pocket of bracket to prevent pinching the cord. 5. Tuck the excess telephone line cord into small slot on a wall: 1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base & rotate it so the text on the mounting bracket. 4. Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into a modular telephone wall jack. 6. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to be mounted on top of the mounting bracket. 7. ...
Thread the telephone line cord out through slots into pocket. 12 Attach the mounting bracket to the base, take care to thread phone cord into the pocket of bracket to prevent pinching the cord. 5. Tuck the excess telephone line cord into small slot on a wall: 1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base & rotate it so the text on the mounting bracket. 4. Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into a modular telephone wall jack. 6. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to be mounted on top of the mounting bracket. 7. ...
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Telephone Operation Speakerphone For hands-free operation and convenience, this unit is in that you can only listen or talk at one time. • Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by the person to a cabinet, which can generate an echo effect. Note the following : • Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into the receiving mode when you are talking. • You can adjust the speaker volume by vibration. • Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next ...
Telephone Operation Speakerphone For hands-free operation and convenience, this unit is in that you can only listen or talk at one time. • Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by the person to a cabinet, which can generate an echo effect. Note the following : • Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into the receiving mode when you are talking. • You can adjust the speaker volume by vibration. • Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next ...
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Answering a Call NOTE: Make sure the ringer switch is replaced on the base and listen for a dial tone. 2. Pick up the handset and listen for a dial tone. 2. When finished, press the SPEAKER button to HI or LO, or the phone will not ring. To return to temporarily boost the volume of the handset receiver during a call . 3. When the phone rings, pick up the handset. Dial the number you want to call . When finished, hang up the handset. 2. Speakerphone 1. The visual ring indicator will also return to call . When finished, hang up . Placing a Call Handset 1. ...
Answering a Call NOTE: Make sure the ringer switch is replaced on the base and listen for a dial tone. 2. Pick up the handset and listen for a dial tone. 2. When finished, press the SPEAKER button to HI or LO, or the phone will not ring. To return to temporarily boost the volume of the handset receiver during a call . 3. When the phone rings, pick up the handset. Dial the number you want to call . When finished, hang up the handset. 2. Speakerphone 1. The visual ring indicator will also return to call . When finished, hang up . Placing a Call Handset 1. ...
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When the phone rings, press the SPEAKER button to answer a call transfer, which are provided by your local phone company. 15 Press the SPEAKER button, and then hang up . Speakerphone 1. You may adjust the receiver or speaker volume controls, to activate customer calling services such as call waiting or call . 2. Pick up the handset to Handset - The speakerphone indicator turns off. The speakerphone indicator turns on and the handset is disabled. While using the handset or speakerphone, you may switch between the speakerphone and the handset during the dialing process or ...
When the phone rings, press the SPEAKER button to answer a call transfer, which are provided by your local phone company. 15 Press the SPEAKER button, and then hang up . Speakerphone 1. You may adjust the receiver or speaker volume controls, to activate customer calling services such as call waiting or call . 2. Pick up the handset to Handset - The speakerphone indicator turns off. The speakerphone indicator turns on and the handset is disabled. While using the handset or speakerphone, you may switch between the speakerphone and the handset during the dialing process or ...
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Make sure the telephone is properly installed. Press the STORE button again. 6. NOTE: The Redial feature holds in memory for easy dialing. Storing a Number in the numbered keys (0-9). Pick up the handset. 16 Press the SPEAKER button or hang up the handset and listen for the dial tone. Press the STORE button. 4. Memory Store as many as 13 numbers in memory the last phone number you don't hear the dial tone, recheck or repeat the installation steps. 2. If you dialed (as many as 32 digits). Three can be stored (up the handset. 3. Press the SPEAKER button or pick up...
Make sure the telephone is properly installed. Press the STORE button again. 6. NOTE: The Redial feature holds in memory for easy dialing. Storing a Number in the numbered keys (0-9). Pick up the handset. 16 Press the SPEAKER button or hang up the handset and listen for the dial tone. Press the STORE button. 4. Memory Store as many as 13 numbers in memory the last phone number you don't hear the dial tone, recheck or repeat the installation steps. 2. If you dialed (as many as 32 digits). Three can be stored (up the handset. 3. Press the SPEAKER button or pick up...
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Adding a Pause to the Dialing Sequence Use the REDIAL/PAUSE button to insert a delay in which a pause is needed, press the REDIAL/PAUSE button again. When you want to get a dial tone. 17 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 only need to dial 9 to dial. Dialing a Number from Memory You can dial numbers from memory when using the handset or speakerphone. The pause time is approximately four seconds, if additional time is required. Press REDIAL/PAUSE at the point in the dialing ...
Adding a Pause to the Dialing Sequence Use the REDIAL/PAUSE button to insert a delay in which a pause is needed, press the REDIAL/PAUSE button again. When you want to get a dial tone. 17 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 only need to dial 9 to dial. Dialing a Number from Memory You can dial numbers from memory when using the handset or speakerphone. The pause time is approximately four seconds, if additional time is required. Press REDIAL/PAUSE at the point in the dialing ...
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Make sure it fully extends when the handset is connected to the base unit and the wall phone jack. • Check the hook switch. Press the MEM button and then press 7. 3. Troubleshooting Guide No dial tone • Check installation: Make sure the telephone line cord is lifted from the cradle. 18 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. Press SPEAKER (or pick up the handset). 2. By dialing each...
Make sure it fully extends when the handset is connected to the base unit and the wall phone jack. • Check the hook switch. Press the MEM button and then press 7. 3. Troubleshooting Guide No dial tone • Check installation: Make sure the telephone line cord is lifted from the cradle. 18 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. Press SPEAKER (or pick up the handset). 2. By dialing each...
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• You must have touch-tone service on your line. If you do not know what type of service you 're using speakerphone.) • Unplug the phone, wait 30 seconds, and plug the phone back in the base for at the same time. 19 Then lift the handset to check the dial tone. • Connect another phone to use this phone. Phone doesn't ring • Make sure ringer switch is normal for the volume to drop when additional extension phones are on (if using the phone. if the second phone doesn't work, the problem might be heard by other party • Make sure phone cord is no dial ...
• You must have touch-tone service on your line. If you do not know what type of service you 're using speakerphone.) • Unplug the phone, wait 30 seconds, and plug the phone back in the base for at the same time. 19 Then lift the handset to check the dial tone. • Connect another phone to use this phone. Phone doesn't ring • Make sure ringer switch is normal for the volume to drop when additional extension phones are on (if using the phone. if the second phone doesn't work, the problem might be heard by other party • Make sure phone cord is no dial ...
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Pick up the handset and listen for example, motors or fluorescent lamps ). • DO NOT expose 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 need to ship the phone at a later date. 20 If you entered numbers correctly. (See "Memory.") •Make sure the telephone is properly installed. General Product Care To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow...
Pick up the handset and listen for example, motors or fluorescent lamps ). • DO NOT expose 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 need to ship the phone at a later date. 20 If you entered numbers correctly. (See "Memory.") •Make sure the telephone is properly installed. General Product Care To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow...