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HB1688 DIGITAL CORDLESS TELEPHONE For: HB1688, HB1688-2, HB1688-3, HB1688-4 Warning: Charge the handset for 16 hours before use. T6 NON-TAM EN_US V1.3.indd 1 T6 NON-TAM EN_US V1.3.indd 1 ...
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Safety information Important This equipment is not designed to make emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the US. Important To reduce the risk of fire, use only the supplied AC power adaptor.
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Warning! Use only the approved rechargeable Ni-MH battery cells (2 x 1.2VDC AAA size 300mAh Ni-MH rechargeable batteries) supplied with your HB1688-1, HB1688-2, HB1688-3 or HB1688-4. T6 NON-TAM EN_US V1.3.indd 3 T6 NON-TAM EN_US V1.3.indd 3...
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Caution There is a risk of explosion if you replace the battery with an incorrect battery type. Use only the batteries that came with your phone or an authorized replacement recommended by the manufacturer. • Keep batteries out of the reach of children. •...
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Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your HB1688, please contact Customer Services : service@hellobaby.net.cn Alternatively, you may find the answer in the ‘Help’ section at the back of this guide.
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AC power adaptor for the base • Telephone line cord • 2 x rechargeable Ni-MH battery cells If you have purchased an HB1688 multiple pack you will also have the following additional items: • Cordless handset & charger cradle •...
Getting started ..............9 Getting to know your phone ........13 Using the phone ..............Switch the handset on / off .................18 Calls ........................18 3.2.1 Make a call ..................18 3.2.2 Preparatory dialling .................18 3.2.3 End a call .....................18 3.2.4 Receive a call ..................18 Adjust the earpiece / hands-free volume ..........18 Mute ........................18 Intercom .......................19...
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Date & time ......................25 Setting the alarm .....................25 Phone setup ..............26 Handset tones ....................26 7.1.1 Ring volume ..................26 7.1.2 Ring tones ..................26 7.1.3 Key tones on/off ................26 7.1.4 Docking tone on /off ..............26 7.1.5 Battery tones ..................27 Handset name ....................27 Language ......................27 Auto answer ......................27 Auto hang-up ....................27...
Important Do not place your HB1688 in the bathroom or other humid areas. Place your HB1688 base within reach of the AC power outlet and telephone wall jack. The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
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Connecting the base Plug the telephone line cord into the socket marked on the underside of the base and the other end of the line cord into the telephone line wall jack. 2. Plug the AC power jack into the socket marked on the underside of the base and plug the AC adaptor into the AC power outlet.
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Important Warning! Use only the approved rechargeable Ni-MH battery cells (2 x AAA Ni-MH 300mAh rechargeable batteries) supplied with your HB1688. Battery low warning flashes on the display and there is a warning beep every 2 minutes during a call, recharge the handset before using it again.
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3. Enter the date using the format MM-DD-YY e.g. 08/27/21 for 27 August 2021 and press 4. Enter the time (HH:MM) e.g 04.30 and press to select press 5. Press to return to standby. Your HB1688 is now ready for use. Getting started...
Getting to know your phone Overview of your handset A Earpiece B Display See page 15 for an overview of the display icons. C Call List / Scroll Up / Volume up Press to enter the Call list. Scroll up through lists and settings. Increase the earpiece or hands-free volume during a call.
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Note: You will need to set the voicemail number if default is empty. G * / Intercom Dial a *. Press and hold to make an internal call. to make internal calls to other HB1688 handsets registered to the base. H Flash Use flash (F) functions. Clear / Mute / Back Delete characters and digits when entering names and numbers.
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Handset display Display icons Indicates signal strength. Flashes when handset is not registered to the base or if you go out of range. Flashes to indicate a missed call. Steady when making an outgoing call. Flashes to indicate an incoming or internal call. Indicates an incoming call when viewing the calls list.
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Indicates more text after the displayed information. For this feature to work, you must subscribe to Caller ID Service from your network operator. A subscription fee may be payable. This feature is dependent on your Network Service provider supporting the service.
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Menu map Phonebook Advanced set View Call list type Add new Area code Edit Auto prefix Delete Detect digits Delete all Prefix Call block Flash time Anonymous call Dial mode Block list Auto clock Register Clock/Alarm Unregister Date & time Reset Set alarm Personal set...
Using the phone Press and hold to switch the handset off. Press to switch the handset on. Calls 3.2.1 Make a call Press 2. Dial the number. 3.2.2 Preparatory dialling Dial the number first. If you make a mistake press to delete the last digit.
Intercom 3.5.1 Make an internal call If more than one handset is registered to the base, internal calls can be made between two handsets. flashes and the display shows the handset number you are calling. If only 2 handsets are registered to the base, press and hold and the other handset rings automatically.
Hands-free To talk to the caller without holding the handset and for other people in the room to listen to the conversation over the loudspeaker simply use the hands- free function. 3.6.1 Make a hands-free call Dial the number and then press 2.
3.7.4 Delete the entire Redial list Press to open the Redial list. 2. Press . Scroll Delete all. 3. Press again. The display shows Confirm?. 4. Press to confirm or to cancel. Lock / unlock the keypad You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be operated accidentally while carrying it around.
Phonebook You can store up to 100 names and numbers in the phonebook. Names can be up to 15 characters long and numbers up to 24 digits. Store a name and number If the phone is connected to a switchboard, you may need to enter a pause in a stored number.
Edit a name and number Press . The display shows Phonebook. 2. Press 3. Scroll Edit and press 4. Scroll to the entry you want to edit, or search alphabetically and press . The existing name is displayed. 5. Press to delete the name if required, then enter the new name and press .
Call block You can set the phone so that when certain phone numbers call the phone does not ring. For this feature to work, you must subscribe to Caller ID Service from your network operator. A subscription fee may be payable. You can go to Call block through the handset menu as described below, or by...
Clock and alarm If you have subscribed to Caller ID Service, the date and time will be set on your handset whenever a call is received. You can also manually set the date and time. Date & time Press , scroll Clock/Alarm and press is displayed.
Phone setup Handset tones 7.1.1 Ring volume Press , scroll Personal set. 2. Press . The display shows Handset tone. 3. Press . The display shows Ring volume. 4. Press , scroll 5. Press to confirm or to return to the previous menu. 7.1.2 Ring tones You will hear a sample ring as you scroll to each ring melody.
7.1.5 Battery tones When your batteries are running low on charge you will hear a beep. You can Press , scroll Personal set. 2. Press . The display shows Handset tone. 3. Press . Scroll Battery tone. 4. Press to select and press to confirm.
Advanced settings Call list type You can set the Call list to show All calls or Missed calls only. If All calls is selected, press key in idle and you can view all calls lists. If Missed calls is selected, press key in idle and you can view missed calls only.
Dial mode Your phone is set to tone dialling. You should only need to change this if connected to an older type of switchboard / PBX which requires pulse dialling. Press , scroll and press Advanced set 2. Scroll Dial mode and press 3.
Restore default settings You can restore your phone to its default (original) settings. All the handsets that are registered to the base will be retained. Important Resetting your phone to its default settings will delete all entries in the Redial and Calls list, but Phonebook numbers will be retained.
Caller ID and the Calls list Caller ID To use Caller ID, you must first subscribe to the service from your network provider. A subscription fee may be payable. If you have subscribed to a Caller ID Service, you will be able to see your caller’s number on your handset (provided it is not withheld) prior to answering the call.
3. Press , the display shows View. 4. Press to view the call name and time and date of the call, press switch between the name and number. 9.2.2 Dial a number in the Calls list Press to open the Calls list. 2.
Help is not scrolling during charge • Bad battery contact – move the handset slightly. • Dirty contact – Clean the battery contact with a cloth moistened with alcohol. • Battery is full – no need to charge. No dialling tone •...
Technical Specifications 1921.536MHz to 1928.448 (DECT 6.0) RF Frequency Bands RF Channels 5 Duplex Channels DC 7.5V,0.3A Power Supply for Base Base Adaptor Power Rating Input: AC 100V to 240V, 50/60Hz Output: DC 7.5V,0.3A Power Supply for Handset 2x DC 1.2V AAA 300mAh Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Battery Information 30AAAHC manufactured by GPI...
General information Cleaning • Clean the handset and base (or charger cradle) with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. • Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause static shock. Environmental •...
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PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL HELLOBABY BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT...
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(c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of HelloBaby are excluded from coverage.
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FCC, ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). This Product Complies With 47CFR PART 68. The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA.
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FCC Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals For Handset This is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
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