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Amplicom PowerTel 580 User Manual

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PowerTel
580
User Guide
C
ONTENTS
Getting Started ................................... 7
Set Up................................................... 7
Handset Display Icons ........................ 9
Calling Functions............................... 11
Menu Options .................................... 15
Changing Menu Settings.................. 17
Changing Clock Settings .................. 18
FCC Compliance
Warning: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, connect the
equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, or consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: To maintain the compliance with the FCC's RF exposure guideline, place the base unit at least 8 inches from nearby
persons.
For body worn operation, this handset has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the
Amplicom accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with
FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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. You must, upon
request, provide this information to your telephone company.
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Instructions available in other languages at www.amplicomusa.com.
Changing Base Settings ................... 19
Phone Book ........................................ 20
Answering Machine .......................... 26
Adding a Handset.............................. 34
Help and Support .............................. 41
Troubleshooting Guide ..................... 41
Technical Details................................43
Default Settings ...............................44
Maintenance and Warranty.............. 45

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    For body worn operation, this handset has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Amplicom accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 2 HONE UIDE PowerTel 580 Cordless handset Incoming Volume up/down call light Memory 2 Memory 1 Up/Redial 35dB Boost Headset socket Display (Headset not included) Enter Menu/ Mute/Delete Phonebook/ Save/OK Internal call Recall External call/ Handsfree End call /Ringer on/off Down/Calls list/...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Unauthorized modification or reconstruction is not permitted. Do not open the device and attempt any repair work yourself. Phone location Locate the base: 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) AFETY sunlight. Power failure – What to do This telephone cannot be used to make calls in the event of a power failure.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    After initial charge, plug the telephone cable into the telephone wall socket. 5. Attach belt clip (optional) Slide the belt clip into the two holes located on either side of the handset. Your PowerTel 580 is now ready for use! Service Center...

  • Page 5: Handset Display Icons

    Handsfree mode Internal call in progress (if additional handsets are installed) 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) ETTING STARTED ETTING STARTED Phone Menu and Display Guide The phone menu display allows access to the full phone functionality. Open main menu: Press...

  • Page 6: Calling Functions

    1. Open the redial list by pressing 2. Scroll through the redial list using until the desired number to redial is highlighted and press 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) ALLING UNCTIONS Call back a previous caller The phone stores the last 30 incoming phone numbers.

  • Page 7: Handsfree Feature

    To switch off the mouthpiece, press . Mute On will be displayed. To switch it on again, press . The display will show Off. 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) ALLING UNCTIONS Switch the handset ringer on and off To switch the ringer on and off, press and hold for five seconds.

  • Page 8: Menu Options

    Profile 1 or 2 is highlighted and press 3. Scroll using until Name is highlighted and press 5. Enter a new name (up to ten letters) and press 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) PTIONS Change a profile’s handset Volume, Boost, or Equalizer 1. Open the menu by pressing...

  • Page 9: Changing Menu Settings

    If Auto talk is OFF, press the button to answer any calls. Change backlight timer — until the backlight timer switches off. 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) PTIONS Switch confirmation beep on or off — There is a beep confirma- tion when a setting is changed.

  • Page 10: Changing Base Settings

    There are ten base ringer melodies. 1. Open the menu by pressing , then scroll until Base settings is highlighted and press 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) PTIONS 2. Ring tone is highlighted, press 3. The ringer melody setting (e.g. 8) will be displayed. and press Change base ringer volume —...
  • Page 11 . The display will show New entry, press again. 3. Enter the name to store and press 5. Scroll using to choose a ringer for this entry and press 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) PTIONS Edit a phone book entry 1. Open the phone book by pressing 2. Scroll using to find the entry to edit and press 3.

  • Page 12: Edit A Quick Dial Entry

    Delete entry and press 3. Display will show Delete entry? Press to confirm or to cancel. 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) ALLER Incoming calls Note: you must subscribe to your phone service provider’s Caller Display/ Caller ID service for this feature to work.

  • Page 13: Answering Machine

    2. Scroll until Delete all is highlighted and press 3. The display will show Delete all Calls? Press to cancel. 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) NSWERING ACHINE Using the answering machine After setting up the phone system, use the following steps to set up and use the answering machine.

  • Page 14: Set The Answer Mode

    . Note: to return to the default message, press and hold while the outgoing message is playing. 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) NSWERING ACHINE Set the answer delay Choose the number of times the phone will ring before the answering machine answers an incoming call.

  • Page 15: Record A Memo

    2. After the beep, record the memo. The message counter will show while recording. 3. Press to stop recording. The base indicator light and the message 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) NSWERING ACHINE Listen to messages or memos using the base buttons Messages and memos are played in reverse order, with newer messages played first.

  • Page 16: Memory Full

    Messages on the answering machine can be listened to from other phones, including mobile phones. A PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is required to access the answering machine. The default code is 000. Change the PIN code to keep messages secure. 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) NSWERING ACHINE Change PIN 1. Press and hold (located underneath the base) for two seconds.

  • Page 17: Adding A Handset

    8 to Turn OFF answering machine 9 to Turn ON answering machine 0 to Delete all old messages # to Record a memo (6 to stop recording) 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) DDING A ANDSET Adding a Handset Note: The following features are only available to if an additional handset(s) has been registered to the current phone system.

  • Page 18: Change Handset Name

    2. To accept the call on the receiving handset, press 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) DDING A ANDSET Note: If no one picks up the call being transferred, re-answer the call at the...

  • Page 19: Copy Phone Book Entries To Another Registered Handset

    , then scroll using until Profile is highlighted and press 2. Scroll using until Profile 1 or 2 is highlighted and press 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) DDING A ANDSET 3. Scroll using until Copy is highlighted and press until the handset (e.g. 2, 3 or 4) to copy the profile to is highlighted, and press 5.

  • Page 20: Use On A Private Branch Exchange

    A P on the display will show dialing pause is active. Note: A dialing pause can be used with a phone number in the phone book. 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) SE ON A PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE SE ON A PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE Set the dial mode There is a choice of two dialing modes: tone and pulse.

  • Page 21: Help And Support

    15 hours with the charger base plugged in and working. 2. Replace the rechargeable battery pack. Any replacement battery packs should be the same type as those provided. 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) ELP AND SUPPORT The phone system isn’t responding Answering machine won’t record messages or memos...

  • Page 22: Technical Details

    Recall 300, 600 ms ¹ DECT: Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication ² GAP: Generic Access Profile = standard for the operation of handsets and base stations from different manufacturers. 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) ENERAL INFORMATION Default settings Cordless handset Language English Handset name...

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Warranty

    If your equipment shows signs of defect during the period of warranty, please return to the sales outlet in which you purchased the AMPLICOM equipment together with the purchase receipt. All rights to claims under the terms of warranty in accordance with this agreement must be asserted exclusively with regard to your sales outlet.
  • Page 24 Entering names in the phonebook 20 Changing the system’s PIN code 32, 38 Change case 21 Charging the battery pack 8 Checking messages 30 Conference calls 36 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) NDEX Handset name 35 Quickdial 12, 23 Handsfree 13 Redial 12...
  • Page 25 Questions? Amplicom USA Service Center 310 Ambrose Avenue V/TTY: www.amplicomusa.com Distributed by: Amplicom USA LLC Made in China...

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