INTRODUCTION ...3 INSTALLATION ...5 Line Pair Switch... 6 Extension Telephone Sets ... 7 Warning: Do not attempt to connect the Dock-N-Talk™ telephone service to an active land line telephone service... 8 Docking the Cell Phone Using a Cable Connector... 9 Docking the Cell Phone Using the Bluetooth Module...
UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the patented Dock-N-Talk™ universal cell phone docking station and charger. The Dock-N-Talk™ enables the user to make and receive cell phone calls using normal home or office corded or cordless telephones. The Dock- N-Talk™...
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UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE Power Plug, Line Status Indicator Jacks and Line Pair Light Cell Phone Connector Setup Ringing BlueTooth Pairing Key...
INSTALLATION Make the basic connections to Dock-N-Talk™ as shown below. A/C Power Adapter for Extension Sets or House Wiring Jacks 1. Connect the supplied A/C power adapter cord into the Dock-N-Talk™ round adapter plug shown above. Then connect the large transformer end into a normal 120-volt power outlet.
UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE Line Pair Switch Once the power adapter is connected, the LED will illuminate indicating the Dock- N-Talk™ is connected to power. In the back of the unit on the right, there is a slide switch for selecting a Dock-N-Talk™ connection to either Line Pair 1 (“LP1”) or Line Pair 2 (“LP2”).
If the LED is solid red, LP1 is already in use by wireline telephone service. Immediately disconnect the wireline telephone service at the network interface box or move the line switch on back of unit to LP2. If the LED is now flashing green, any telephones to be used must be connected to the second pair of wires in the home.
Warning: Do not attempt to connect the Dock-N-Talk™ telephone service to an active land line telephone service. If you have local wireline telephone service, use a different pair of wires to connect the Dock-N-Talk™ to the extension telephones. Use the supplied long line cord to connect to a RJ-11 modular wall jack for local extension telephones by plugging one end of the line cord into the wall modular connector and connect the other end into the back of the Dock-N-Talk™.
Docking the Cell Phone Using a Cable Connector To connect your cell phone to the Dock-N-Talk™, you will need the proper cable for your cell phone. Verify that the cable will connect to your model of cell phone by connecting the larger end of the cable to your cell phone. Be sure to power cycle your phone by turning it off and on before connecting the cable the first time.
UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE Docking the Cell Phone Using the Bluetooth Module If your cell phone is bluetooth enabled, you may connect to the Dock-N-Talk™ using a Phone Labs Bluetooth Module. To connect your cell phone using the Bluetooth Module, you will need to turn on the bluetooth feature on your cell phone.
LED STATUS Solid GREEN Indicates Dock-N-Talk™ is properly connected to the cell phone (via cable or Bluetooth Module). Flashing GREEN Indicates Dock-N-Talk™ Adjunct is powered and ready to connect but is not yet properly connected to cell phone or is connected to an unrecognized cell phone. Solid RED Indicates one or both scenarios: (1) Dock-N-Talk™...
UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE The following describes the two different test modes: (1) Short Ring: Pressing down the key for less than one second will cause a short ring burst to extension sets. (2) Long Ring: Pressing and holding down the key for at least one second then releasing it will provide two long rings to the extensions sets.
UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE EXTENSION TELEPHONES Placing a Call To place a call on an extension phone, pick up your handset and dial your telephone number normally. You may also dial a “#” at the end of the dialed number to make a slightly faster connection as you would on a land line call, but it is not required.
UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE *Note: This feature works only with certain models of cellular handsets that support Caller ID and make it available to connected devices. Call Waiting Calls When you hear the call waiting beep, you can use the FLASH (or LINK, CALL WAITING, etc.) button on your extension telephone set to connect to the second caller.
and hold down the "1" key, for at least one second, using the handset or speakerphone of any extension set. If your phone makes short, timed touch tones, go off hook and press "1" followed by a "#" to access your voice mail service. You will bec onnected to your voice mail service. Follow the voice instructions as you normally would when accessing your voice mail from your wireless handset.
UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE detach your cell phone from the Dock-N-Talk™ during a call and continue the call on your cell phone if your cell phone supports that feature. *Note: This feature works only with certain models of cellular handsets that allow the live call transfer feature to be used by connected devices.
UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE Open Flip of Phone. Jog Dial to Control Panel. Once in Control Panel Select Connections. Select Cable, Where it says Cable Status, switch phone to Modem Mode. Select Done after this process is completed and you can now connect to the Dock-N-Talk™.
UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE Nextel Phones Phone Labs’ Flash-To-Talk™ feature allows the Nextel Push-To-Talk™ service to be used from any regular corded or cordless telephone through the Dock-N-Talk™. On an iDEN cell phone, the Push-To-Talk™ (PTT) feature is activated by use of a special button.
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If you have missed a PTT call, and would like to redial the person who last called you, simply pick up the handset and when you hear the dial tone press FLASH. Wait for the other party to reply, then press FLASH again before speaking. Hints: 1.
UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE GLOSSARY Cell Phone Used generically to refer to any wireless mobile handset that may be operating on GSM, CDMA, TDMA, or analog cellular networks. Also called wireless or mobile phones. Extension Telephone Set Any analog corded or cordless telephone set that is plugged into the Dock-N-Talk™ base unit or through house wiring connected to the RJ-11 modular jack.
UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING LED is Red Your Dock-N-Talk™ is plugged into a telephone line that is connected to a wireline service. If you have wireline service, move the switch on the back of the Dock-NTalk™ to LP2. If you have no wireline service, you should have a qualified phone service technician disconnect the wireline connection to your home before plugging into Dock-N-Talk™.
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UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE Voice Dial not working Some cell phones do not support this feature or require the dial pad cover to be flipped open for voice dial to be activated. Voice Mail access not working Some cell phones do not support this feature. Program your cell phone Voicemail access number into a speed dial on your extension telephone set.
UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE WARRANTY INFORMATION Phone Labs warrants to the original purchaser of the Dock-N-Talk™ that under normal operating conditions this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. Phone Labs’...
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UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE Phone Labs does not warrant against damages or defects in accessories or components not manufactured by Phone Labs, or against damages resulting from such non-Phone Labs made products or components. Phone Labs passes on to Buyer the warranty it received (if any) from the maker thereof for such non-Phone Labs made products or components.
SAFETY AND REGULATORY When using the Dock-N-Talk™, follow these safety precautions to reduce the risk of electric shock and personal injury: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Unplug the unit from the wall outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE 10. Avoid using the product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. FCC notices This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC rules.
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UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION USER’S GUIDE OWNER’S NOTES: Dock-N-Talk ™ Customer Service Available at: www.phonelabs.com 212.481.6166...
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Phone Labs Technology Company Inc. 955 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 6001 Bridgeport, CT 06607 (Product can not be shipped to above address) www.phonelabs.com “Forming a New World of Communication.” DNT-ENG-1 Version 1.
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