Chapter 2: Overview; Safety Guidelines - Avaya H209 Manual

Chapter 2: Overview

The Avaya H209 and Avaya H219 are analog phones only approved for use with Avaya gateways or
Avaya IP Office and are suited for use in hotels. The phone supports a variety of telephony
operations, including making and answering a call, muting and unmuting a call, transferring a call,
redialing a number, placing a call on hold, and accessing voice mail messages. Avaya H209 phone
is used in hotel lobbies, common areas, cleaning areas, and hotel rooms as a companion to Avaya
H219. Avaya H219 is a desk phone with programmable buttons suitable for use in hotel rooms as
the principal phone.

Safety guidelines

Ensure that you are familiar with the following safety guidelines:
• Be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard
practices for preventing accidents.
• Use the external power supply that is included in the package. Using another power supply
might cause damage to the phone or affect its reliability.
• Before using the external power supply, check the power voltage to ensure it is compatible.
• Ensure that the power cord or plug is not damaged.
• Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
• Do not expose the phone to direct sunlight as the phone is designed for indoor use.
• Do not put the phone on carpets or cushions.
• Do not expose the phone to high temperatures, low temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or high
humidity.
• Do not wet the device with any liquid.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the device.
Wipe the device with a soft cloth that is slightly dampened with water and a mild soap
solution.
• Do not attempt to open the device. Non-expert handling of the device can cause a fire,
electric shock, or breakdown.
• During a thunderstorm, do not touch the power plug. Lightning can cause electric shocks.
• Do not connect the phones to the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN) or other outside
lines.
January 2020 Installing and Administering the Avaya H209 and H219 Phones
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