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CORDLESS TELEPHONE OPER ATION
6
STANDBY MODE
The CP-1260 is in standby mode whenever it
is idle, waiting for a call. It is not necessary
to press TALK to disconnect the call. When
the handset is in talk mode and returned to
the base, it will automatically disconnect the
call and return to standby mode. You may
place the handset face up or face down in the
charging cradle to disconnect the call and
charge the handset.
PLACING A CALL
1
Pick up the handset and press
TALK
. The TALK/BATT LOW
INDICATOR will light.
2
Wait for a dial tone and then dial the
phone number. The phone number
dialed can be up to 32 digits.
3
TALK
To hang up, press
or return the
handset to the base unit. The CP-1260
is now ready to answer a call. If you
put the handset in the base the
STATUS INDICATOR lights to show
the battery is charging.
NOTE:
The STATUS INDICATOR on the base will light solid to
show that the CP-1260 is in use.
MISDIALING A NUMBER
1
TALK
Press
twice ("off" and "on.")
Wait for the dial tone and then dial the
correct number.
ANSWERING A CALL
If the cordless handset is out of the
1
charging cradle when the phone
TALK
rings, pick it up and press
. If
the cordless handset is in the cradle,
pick it up (do not press TALK ). Speak
to the caller.
TALK
2
To hang up, press
on the
handset or return the handset to the
base unit.
ADJUSTING THE HANDSET
EARPIECE VOLUME
There are three handset conversation volume
levels.
VOLUME
Press
to adjust the sound
1
level of the handset during a
conversation. The volume control
automatically stays at the selected
setting after each phone call.
NOTE:
When the CP-1260 is in standby mode, press
VOLUME to change the ringer tone and ringer
volume level (see page 5).
SWITCHING FROM
SWITCHING FROM
HANDSET TO
SPEAKERPHONE
To switch from the cordless handset to the
speakerphone:
INT'COM
1
Press
on the handset
while speaking on the handset to
place the call on hold. The STATUS
INDICATOR will flash on the base.
The intercom tone sounds on the
handset and base.
INTERCOM
2
Press
or
SPEAKERPHONE
on the base.
The intercom mode is activated, but
the caller is still on hold.
TALK
To transfer to the base, press
3
on the handset. To cancel the
SPEAKERPHONE
transfer, press
on the base.
STATUS INDICATOR
The STATUS INDICATOR (located on the base
unit) will light green whenever the handset is
in talk mode. It will also light when the
handset is actively charging in the base unit.
Place the handset face up or face down in the
charger for 12-15 hours before the first use
and after installing the handset battery or
when the BATT LOW INDICATOR flashes.
OUT OF RANGE ALARM
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
When the handset battery pack needs
recharging, the BATT LOW INDICATOR blinks.
If the phone is in use, the handset beeps. You
may also notice a reduction in the quality of
your cordless handset communications.
Return the cordless handset to the charging
cradle.
NOTE:
The batteries can be recharged many times, but if
you get a low battery indication even after 12-15
hours of charging, you should replace the battery
pack.
OUT OF RANGE ALARM
1. The CP-1260 cordless handset operates
like any other telephone handset. You can
use it in the yard, at the mailbox, or any
place within the operating range of the
base. If you move out of the base unit's
operating range, you will hear a warning
tone. Move closer to the base unit to
deactivate the alarm. If you remain out of
range for too long, the CP-1260 will
disconnect from the line.
2. If the handset loses its security code, you
will also hear an alarm tone. See page 18
to reset this security code. Pick up the
handset and try your call again.
3. Interference from other appliances may
also cause the alarm to sound. To prevent
interference, move the base unit to another
location and orient the base unit antenna
to a vertical position.
BASE
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