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CA 10_1 12/12/01 3:46 PM Page 11 WEL CO ME Thank you for selecting the CA10 Cordless Telephone Headset Amplifier from Plantronics. This User Guide will help you install your CA10 Amplifier and learn its basic operation. The headset is described in a separate guide which should be read prior to installing the Amplifier.
CA 10_1 12/12/01 3:46 PM Page 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety 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.
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CA 10_1 12/12/01 3:46 PM Page 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through base unit slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
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19. This product should be intended to be supplied by a Listed Class 2 Direct Plug-In Power Unit rated 9VDC 800mA. Plantronics Part No. 45669-01, rated at an input voltage of 120 VAC, 60Hz and an output voltage of 9 VDC at 800mA.
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CA 10_1 12/12/01 3:46 PM Page 15 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the battery pack supplied with this product. 2. Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible disposal instructions.
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3:46 PM Page 16 STEP 1 SETUP Connect the CA10 Amplifier to your telephone using the illustrations on page ii. Unplug the telephone handset from the jack on your telephone base and insert into the Handset Jack on the underside of the CA10 Base Unit.
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CA 10_1 12/12/01 3:46 PM Page 17 Note: Remote Unit must remain in the Base for 5 seconds to establish a communications link before the system can function. Prior to first use, the Battery must charge for 8 hours before the Remote will operate away from the Base.
CA 10_1 12/12/01 3:46 PM Page 18 STEP 2 PLACING A CALL With your headset in position, place the handset off-hook. Press the Talk Button on either the Remote or the Base Unit The In-Use Indicator Lights on the Remote and Base Unit will light and you will hear a dial tone.
CA 10_1 12/12/01 3:46 PM Page 19 STEP 3 RECEIVING A CALL With your headset in position, when your telephone notifies you of an incoming call, place the handset off-hook. Press the Talk Button on either the Remote or the Base Unit The In Use Indicator Lights will go on.
CA 10_1 12/12/01 3:46 PM Page 20 STEP 4 PAGE FUNCTION If someone at the Base Unit needs to summon you, pressing the Page Button momentarily causes the Remote to emit two long, loud beeps. If you have misplaced the Remote, press the Page Button for 3 seconds and the Remote will emit a steady alert.
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CA 10_1 12/12/01 3:46 PM Page 21 AUDIO VISUAL PROMPTS VISUAL REMOTE Talk (In-Use) — Green LED. On only when Remote or Base Unit TALK button is activated. Flashes in time with telephone ringer when optional Handset Lifter (see Accessories) is used. Mute —...
CA 10_1 12/12/01 3:46 PM Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING I CANNOT HEAR A DIAL TONE Make sure your Remote Battery Pack is securely seated in the Charging Well and/or fully charged. The Battery Pack must charge for 8 hours prior to first use. Check that all cords are correctly connected and firmly in place.
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Press the Channel Button until you get a clear signal. Ensure Manual Channel Settings are “0/0”. If others are using a CA10 Amplifier in your immediate vicinity, call Plantronics for instructions on adjusting the channel control settings. I NEED MORE TALK TIME A second Battery Pack may be held in the Charging Well while the Remote Unit is in use.
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On Line Indicator [OLI] (P/N 46656-01) Alerts co-workers that you are on the phone. Plugs into the Accessory/Lifter jack. INFORMATION ON SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES Call Plantronics at 1-800-544-4660 or visit our website at www.plantronics.com. See also Diagram Key for additional part numbers.
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CA 10_1 12/12/01 3:46 PM Page 25 FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION FCC REQUIREMENTS—PART 15 NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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(“Warranty Period”). The obligation of Plantronics under this warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement, at Plantronics’ option, without charge, of any part or unit that proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the Warranty Period.
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