TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 Contents Safety Instructions... Handset Controls... Base Unit Controls... Getting Started ... Connecting you phone ... Battery Installation... TONE/PULSE Select Switch ... Belt Clip Installation... Cordless Telephone Operation... Preparing for Use... Placing Calls ... Receiving Calls with the Handset off the Base Unit ...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, always follow these basic safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone.
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 Safety Instruction D. If the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the telephone to normal operation.
TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 Handset Controls 1. In use / Low Batt (Battery) LED Indicator 2. TALK Button 3. Flash Button 4. Handset Volume Control Switch (Hi, Mid, Low) 5. Memo Button 6. Pause Button 7. Microphone 1. In use /Low Batt (Battery) LED Indicator - Lights up when the Hadset is in TALK mode.
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 Handset Controls 2. Talk button - Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end the call. 3. Flash button - Press to answer an incoming call if you have Call Waiting.
TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 Base Unit Controls 12VDC 200mA TONE /P UL SE TEL LIN E Page In Use/Chg Power 1. Tone/Pulse Select Switch 2. Power-In Connection Jack 3. Telephone Line Connection Jack 4. Base Unit Antenna 5. Page button - Press to page the Handset 6.
Return it to the place of purchase. Check to be sure you have all items that come with this cordless telephone system. You should have a Handset, Base Unit, AC Adaptor, Battery Pack, Telephone Line Cord, Belt Clip, and Owner’s Manual.
TVs and VCRs; the base phone should not be placed near, or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.
TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 Getting Started TONE/PULSE Select Switch: If your home is equipped with a tone dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE Select Switch to the TONE position. If you have a rotary dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE Select Switch to the PULSE position.
Cordless Telephone Operation Preparing for Use Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the Handset for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require recharging of the Battery Pack more often. Place the Handset on the Base Unit for 12 hours.
TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 Getting Started Receiving Calls with the Handset on the Base Unit 1. When the phone rings, lift the Handset. The IN USE LED indicator will light up. NOTE: The Handset RINGER ON/OFF switch must be in the “ON” position for ringer to operate.
TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 Getting Started Recalling Stored Numbers from Memory 1. Press the TALK button. 2. Press the MEMO button. 3. Press the keypad button for the number you have stored. The stored number will be dialed automatically. EXAMPLE: To recall number 115-1968 stored under the keypad 1 button: 1 - Press the TALK button.
Page 14 Security Your cordless telephone uses a digital coding security system to prevent unauthorized use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless telephone. The system has its own identifying signal created by microcomputers in both the Base Unit and the Handset.
BASE UNIT lights up and a “beep” confirmation tone is heard. Changing the Battery Pack The Battery Pack provides power for the Handset of your cordless telephone. To Replace the Battery Pack 1. Remove the Handset Battery Compartment Cover by sliding it down.
TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 Problem Solving For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems. Phone does not work, check the following: 1. Base Unit is plugged into a power source. 2. Handset is charged. 3. TONE/PULSE Select Switch is in the right position.
Handset. Interference Electronic circuits activate a relay to connect the cordless telephone to your telephone line. These electronic circuits operate in the radio frequency spectrum. While several protection circuits are used to prevent unwanted signals, there may be periods when these unwanted signals enter the Base Unit.
TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 FCC Information FCC NOTICE The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this telephone. 1. This telephone is hearing aid compatible. 2. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. A label on the Base Unit of this equipment contains, among other information, the ACTA Product Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 19 FCC Information RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.