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PhoneMate PM5800 Installation And Operation Manual

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MODEL PM5800
5.8GHz Cordless Telephone
INSTALATION AND OPERATING GUIDE
Thank-you for purchasing this PhoneMate Telephone.
Please read this manual carefully prior to using.
PhoneMate and the PhoneMate Logo are registered trademarks of PhoneMate Corporation and are used under license from
PhoneMate Corporation.
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  • Page 1 INSTALATION AND OPERATING GUIDE Thank-you for purchasing this PhoneMate Telephone. Please read this manual carefully prior to using. PhoneMate and the PhoneMate Logo are registered trademarks of PhoneMate Corporation and are used under license from PhoneMate Corporation. - 1 -...
  • Page 2 PM5800 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions…………… FCC Regulations…………………… IC Regulations…………………. Battery Cautionary Instructions……………… PM5800 Parts Checklist…………… Controls and Features………………. Choosing a Location……………….. Telephone Set-up……………. Battery Installation………….. Headset and Belt Clip…………… Basic Operation…………….. Speed Dialling……………… Other Features……………… Care and Maintenance…………………..

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !! Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electrical shock. When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1.) Read and understand all instructions 2.) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
  • Page 4 13.) Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There maybe a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14.) Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. IF YOUR PRODUCT UTILIZES BATTERIES, THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED: 1.) Use only the type and size of batteries specified in the users manual.

  • Page 5: Fcc Regulations

    FCC REGULATIONS WARNING : Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA.
  • Page 6 NOTICE : If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connect to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this PM5800 does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or qualified installer.
  • Page 7 IC REGULATIONS Notice : This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
  • Page 8 AVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA Avis : L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette homologation signifie que l’équipement est conforme à certaines exigences de protection, de fonctionnement et de sécurité du réseau de communication qui apparaissent dans les documents appropriés traitant des exigencies techniques des équipements de terminaison. Industrie Canada n’atteste pas que I’équipement donnera satisfaction à...

  • Page 9: Battery Cautionary Instructions

    BATTERY CAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions: For the cordless handset, use only 3.6V 600mAh Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), GP60AAAH3BML made by GPI International Ltd, cordless telephone battery pack.
  • Page 10 PM5800 PARTS CHECKLIST 1.) Handset 2.) Base 3.) AC power adapter 4.) Cord for desk use 5.) Belt Clip 6.) Ni-MH battery pack **Insert diagrams from line renderings - 10 -...

  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Talk The Talk is used to access the telephone line or end a call. Redial Key When the phone is idle or off-hook, press Redial key to redial the last number dialled. Redial is also used to insert a measured pause into a number stored in the phone book. Channel Key (CH) The CH key, if pressed when the line is off-hook, will scan up to 40 channels and select the clearest one to provide the best possible reception.
  • Page 12 ** Note: above to be numbered and used with line rendering of handset to identify location of the button - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Choosing A Location

    CHOOSING A LOCATION When installing your telephone, consider the following: The best location: Near a central location on a level dry surface. Away from microwave ovens Away from VCR’s and TV sets and other electronic equipment Away from sources of noise, such as windows opening onto a busy street Away from personal computers Away from excessive moisture, extremely low or extremely high temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

  • Page 14: Telephone Setup

    Insert the screws in the wall leaving 3/16” of each screw extending out from the wall. See the wall mount template on page __________ to properly space the screws in the wall for mounting. The PM5800 is not compatible with mounting on a standard telephone wall plate.

  • Page 15: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation To install the 3.6V 600mAh cordless handset battery pack: 1. Slide open the battery compartment door on the back of the handset. 2. Plug the battery connector into the 2-pin connector in the battery compartment, and then insert the battery.

  • Page 16: Headset And Belt-Clip

    HEADSET AND BELT-CLIP The Headset Jack The headset jack is located on the side of the handset and is a standard 2.5 mm plug. Simply plug the headset (not included) into the jack and the headset will be active. Note: When the headset is plugged into the telephone, the microphone and earpiece on the handset are not active.

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Making Calls 1. Pick up the handset from the base and press Talk. The LED on the handset will flash while the handset is scanning for a clear channel. The handset will glow steadily when a connection is made.

  • Page 18: Speed Dialing

    SPEED DIALING The Unit will store up to 10 speed dial numbers. Storing Phone Numbers 1. With the handset in the idle state, press MEM. The handset will beep. 2. Dial the number you wish to store (up to 16 digits). Note: Press Redial/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause into the number.

  • Page 19: Other Features

    OTHER FEATURES Using the Handset Finder (PAGE) 1. Press Page on the base. If the handset is within range, a triple beep will sound for 50 seconds. 2. Place the handset back into the base or press the CH key on the handset, or press any other handset key twice, to stop the page/find feature.

  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    1.) Keep the PM5800 away from heat as high temperatures can shorten the life of the electrical components and distort or melt its plastic parts. 2.) The PM5800 should be kept free of dust and moisture. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain mineral that can corrode electronic circuits.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING No dial tone/phone will not dial out. Check that the AC power adapter is plugged into a working AC power outlet. Check all telephone cord connections or try another wall jack Do a basic reset of the phone: Disconnect the phone from the wall and remove the battery for 30 minutes and then re-install as instructed by the manual.
  • Page 22 The LOW BATTERY INDICATOR lights after a few telephone calls, even though the battery has been fully charged for 12-15 hours Replace the battery pack with a new battery EXTRA HELP Should have any additional questions, please visit our web site at www.phonemate.com - 22 -...
  • Page 23 GLOSSARY PBX (Private Branch Exchange) – A small, central, privately owned, switching telephone system where a digit (like “9”) must be dialed first in order to access an outside line FLASH – A signal sent by the phone to the local telephone company supporting services such as call waiting.
  • Page 24 The limited warranty is extended only to the original consumer of a PhoneMate branded product by the Manufacturer and is valid only with respect to consumers within the United States of America and Canada. Should this...

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