510BX_e.book Page 1 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Digital Cordless Answering System Operating Instructions KX-TCD510BX Model No. Contents Preparation Before Initial Use......2 Important Information....5 Location of Controls .....6 Meanings of Icons above SOFT KEYS.........7 Meanings of Symbols and Operations of Keys ....8 Display .........9 Setting up........10 Cordless Telephone...
510BX_e.book Page 2 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Before Initial Use Features Digital Answering System Up to 30 minutes recording time or up to 64 messages, with time/day stamp that records when messages were received and counts the total number. 32-Polyphonic Ring Tones A variety of high-quality sounds can be reproduced for your ring tones.
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510BX_e.book Page 3 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic digital cordless telephone. Dear purchaser, You have acquired a KX-TCD510BX, which is a product made in accordance with the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT). DECT technology is characterized by high-security protection against interceptions as well as high-quality digital transmission.
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Before Initial Use Accessories (specific to product type) AC Adaptor Telephone Line Cord Rechargeable Batteries PQLV19CE (AAA size) HHR-4EPT/BA2 (P03P) Belt Clip Battery Cover Operating Instructions Quick Guide Additional accessories are available for purchase. Contact your Panasonic Service Centre for further details.
510BX_e.book Page 5 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Important Information Only use the power supply included with Battery Caution the product. 1. Use only the specified batteries. Do not connect the AC adaptor to any 2. Only use rechargeable batteries. AC outlet other than the standard 3.
510BX_e.book Page 6 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Location of Controls Handset LEFT SOFT KEY Ringer/Charge TALK Button Receiver JOYSTICK Display SPEAKERPHONE Button Headset RECALL Button Jack RIGHT SOFT KEY POWER/TALK OFF Button CLEAR Button Charge Contact Charge Contact INTERCOM Button Microphone How to Use the Handset Soft Keys...
510BX_e.book Page 7 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Location of Controls Base Unit PAGE Button Meanings of Icons above SOFT KEYS Icon Function Icon Function Go Back Alphabet Menu Numeric Sub-Menu Extended 1 Extended 2 Redial Greek Phonebook Russian New Phonebook Select Search...
510BX_e.book Page 8 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Meanings of Symbols and Operations of Keys Symbol Meaning Move the JOYSTICK up, down, left or right. e.g., Search the main menu. e.g., Display of menu items Press JOYSTICK e.g., OK Press Directly directly in the centre.
510BX_e.book Page 9 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Display Display Icons Within range of a base unit Out of range/No registration/ No power on base unit Paging/Intercom/ While connecting with base unit Making or answering calls Call Bar ON IN USE H/set 1 Phonebook Mode...
• Never install telephone wiring during a During charging Fully charged lightning storm. • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic Green AC ADAPTOR PQLV19CE. Battery Installation Please ensure the batteries are inserted as shown.
510BX_e.book Page 11 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Setting up Battery Information Replacing the Batteries After your Panasonic battery is fully charged: If the icon flashes after a few telephone calls even when the handset Ni-MH Batteries (typical 700 mAh) batteries have been fully charged, both batteries must be replaced.
510BX_e.book Page 12 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Setting up Power ON/OFF Power ON Power OFF Press and hold When POWER is Press and hold POWER. released, the POWER. The display goes display changes blank. to the standby mode. Selecting the Display Language You can select one of 19 languages.
510BX_e.book Page 13 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Setting up Setting the Date and Time After a mains power failure, the clock needs to be adjusted. Ensure that the icon is not flashing. To exit the operation, press at any time. Press JOYSTICK Select “...
510BX_e.book Page 14 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Using the Telephone Making a Call Pre-Dialling Post-Dialling Enter Phone Press TALK. Press TALK. Enter Phone Number. Number. • When using Pre-Dialling: If you need to make a correction while entering the phone number, press .
510BX_e.book Page 15 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Using the Telephone Receiver (or Headset Receiver)/Speaker Volume The choices for the receiver (or headset receiver) volume are 3 levels, and 6 levels for the speakerphone volume. To increase volume, move the JOYSTICK up. To decrease volume, move the JOYSTICK down.
510BX_e.book Page 16 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Using the Telephone Key Lock You can lock the handset dialling buttons. Only incoming calls are accepted while the key lock is ON. When the key lock is ON, the menu icon changes to When the key lock is ON, emergency calls cannot be made until key lock is cancelled.
510BX_e.book Page 17 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Using the Telephone Redialling The last 10 numbers dialled are automatically stored in the redial list. Dialling with the Redial List Press RIGHT SOFT KEY. Search for the desired Press TALK. dialled item.
510BX_e.book Page 18 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Using the Telephone Dialling Pause (for PBX line/long distance service users) A dialling pause is used when a pause in the dialling of a phone number is necessary using a PBX or accessing a long distance service. For example, when 0 (line access number) is dialled followed by a pause to access an outside line through a PBX: Press 0.
510BX_e.book Page 19 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Caller ID Caller ID Service Caller ID is a service of your Telephone company and will only operate if you have subscribed to this service. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display the caller information. If your unit is connected to a PBX or a telephone line that does not support this service, you will not be able to use it.
510BX_e.book Page 20 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM List Menu Caller ID List Menu You can save the numbers from the Caller ID list into the handset phonebook, and you can edit (for calling) or delete item(s) in the Caller ID List. To exit the operation, press at any time.
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510BX_e.book Page 21 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM List Menu Deleting One/All Caller ID Item(s) Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: Select “Delete” or “Delete All”. Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is displayed. Redial List Menu You can save the numbers from the redial list into the handset phonebook, and you can edit (for calling) or delete item(s) in the redial list.
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510BX_e.book Page 22 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM List Menu Editing the Dialled Number for Calling Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page, then: Select “Edit for Edit Phone Press TALK or press Number. JOYSTICK to call. Call”.
510BX_e.book Page 23 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Using the Phonebook You can store up to 200 caller information in the handset phonebook and up to 20 caller information in the base unit phonebook. If you subscribed to Caller ID and you received a call from the same phone number you stored with name in the phonebook, the display will show the caller’s name.
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510BX_e.book Page 24 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Using the Phonebook Storing Caller Information To exit the operation, press at any time. Handset Phonebook Press LEFT SOFT Press JOYSTICK. Select “H/set KEY. Phonebook”, then the display shows the number of empty phonebook entries.
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510BX_e_03.fm Page 25 Thursday, June 5, 2003 11:27 PM Using the Phonebook Base Unit Phonebook To use an Audible Caller ID feature (p.23), you must store caller information into the base unit phonebook. Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page, then: Select “Base Enter Name (p.26).
510BX_e.book Page 26 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Using the Phonebook Entering Names/Characters Keys Operations Move the JOYSTICK up, down, left or right to move the cursor (a flashing digit). Press to enter letters/numbers. (Items are added to the left of the cursor.
510BX_e.book Page 27 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Using the Phonebook Finding Items in the Phonebook All phonebook items are stored in the following order: Alphabet letter/Symbol/Number/ Telephone Number (when a name is not stored). To exit the operation, press at any time.
510BX_e.book Page 28 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Using the Phonebook Searching by Index Search Mode Example: To find “ΣΟΦΙΑ” (SOPHIA). Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Press RIGHT SOFT Select “Index To select the base unit KEY. Search”. phonebook, press LEFT When searching from SOFT KEY again.
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510BX_e.book Page 29 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Using the Phonebook Editing Caller Information To exit the operation, press at any time. Handset Phonebook Press LEFT SOFT Select the desired item. Select “Edit”. KEY. Edit Name. Press JOYSTICK. Edit Phone Number. (max.
510BX_e.book Page 31 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Using the Phonebook Hot Keys You can assign the dialling buttons through as hot keys. You can choose 9 phone numbers from the handset phonebook. To exit the operation, press at any time. Registering a Phone Number as a Hot Key Press LEFT SOFT Select the desired...
510BX_e.book Page 32 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Settings Menu Chart Handset Settings Menu Chart 1st Menu 2nd Menu 3rd Menu Setting Handset Set Date/Time Memo Alarm Ringer Option Ringer Volume EXT Ringer Type INT Ringer Type Paging Tone Private Ring Tone Option Key Tone...
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510BX_e.book Page 33 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Settings Menu Chart Base Unit Settings Menu Chart 1st Menu 2nd Menu 3rd Menu Setting Base Ringer Option Ringer Volume Call Option Dial Mode Recall Pause Time Emergency Call Call Restricted Cancel Handset Other Option Change Base PIN...
510BX_e.book Page 34 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Handset Settings Memo Alarm Set the date and time before setting the memo alarm (p.13). To exit the operation, press at any time. Press JOYSTICK (or move). Select “ Setting Handset”. Select “Memo Alarm”.
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510BX_e.book Page 35 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Handset Settings Setting the Alarm “Off” Follow steps 1 to 4 on the previous page, then: Select “Off”. Select “Save”, then “Saved” is displayed. • The factory preset is “Off”. • To delete the displayed memo alarm, press then select “Yes”...
510BX_e.book Page 36 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Handset Settings Ringer Options There are 15 ringer patterns available on each ringer. “Ringer 1” to “Ringer 6” are the bell ringer patterns. “Ringer 7” to “Ringer 15” are the preset melody patterns as shown below.
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510BX_e.book Page 37 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Handset Settings Setting the Ringer Volume The choices are 6 levels and off. If you set the volume to OFF, “ ” is displayed, however, still the volume of a paging and intercom call are level 1. Press JOYSTICK Select “...
510BX_e.book Page 38 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Handset Settings Setting the Handset Key Tone ON/OFF You can turn the key tone ON/OFF. To exit the operation, press at any time. Press JOYSTICK Select “ Select “Tone Setting (or move). Handset”.
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510BX_e.book Page 39 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Handset Settings Selecting the Talk Mode Display Follow steps 1 to 3 of Display Options on the previous page, then: Select “Talk Display”. Select “Talk Time” or “Phone Number”. • Even if you select “Phone Number”, the length of the call will appear on your display when you receive calls.
510BX_e.book Page 40 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Handset Settings Call Options To exit the operation, press at any time. Press JOYSTICK Select “ Select “Call Setting (or move). Handset”. Option”. Go to step 4. Call Bar ON/OFF When this feature is set to ON, outgoing calls cannot be made. Intercom calls and calls to numbers assigned as emergency numbers can be made (see Setting the Emergency Calls on page 46).
Once you have programmed the handset PIN, you cannot confirm it. We recommend you write down the handset PIN. If you forget it, please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre. Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then: Select “Change H/S PIN”.
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510BX_e.book Page 42 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Handset Settings Changing the Handset Name Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: Select “Change H/S Edit Handset Name. Press JOYSTICK. (max. 10 characters) Name”. Setting Auto Talk ON/OFF Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: Select “Auto Talk”.
510BX_e.book Page 44 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Base Unit Settings Setting the Base Unit Ringer Volume To exit the operation, press at any time. Press Select “ Enter 4-digit Base Unit PIN. JOYSTICK (or (Factory Preset 0000) Setting Base”. move).
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An earth relay can be installed as an option depending on your PBX requirements. Please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre for installation. On installation, you can select the flash or earth mode to suit your PBX or Telephone company.
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510BX_e.book Page 46 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Base Unit Settings Setting the Emergency Calls Even if handset is in Call Bar Mode, you can make an emergency call. Follow steps 1 to 4 of Call Options on page 44, then: Select “Emergency Call”.
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Once you have programmed the base unit PIN, you cannot confirm it. We recommend you write down the base unit PIN. If you forget it, please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre. Follow steps 1 to 4 shown above, then: Select “Change Base...
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510BX_e.book Page 48 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Base Unit Settings Base Unit Initial Settings Functions Initial Settings Dial Mode Tone Recall Flash/Type 2 (600 ms) Pause Time Short (3 seconds) Emergency Call Number(s) Delete All Call Restricted Handset(s) Delete All Call Restriction Number(s) Delete All...
510BX_e.book Page 49 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Multi-Unit User Operations Operating Additional Handsets Additional KX-TCA151EX handsets are available for purchase separately. Up to 6 handsets can be registered to a single base unit. Using additional handsets allows you to have an intercom call while simultaneously conducting a call to an outside line.
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510BX_e.book Page 50 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Multi-Unit User Operations Handset Registration to a Base Unit The handset supplied with the base unit is already registered. If an optional handset is purchased, it must be registered as follows. Charge the optional handset batteries for 7 hours before initial use.
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510BX_e.book Page 51 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Multi-Unit User Operations Cancelling a Handset Each handset can cancel itself or another handset. This feature is usually used to cancel a link between Handset and Base Unit. To exit the operation, press at any time.
510BX_e.book Page 52 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Multi-Unit User Operations Base Unit Selection When “Auto” (Automatic Base Unit Selection) is selected, the handset automatically searches for other registered base units if you move outside of the radio range of the current base unit.
510BX_e.book Page 53 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Multi-Unit User Operations Transferring a Call to Another Handset The intercom can be used during a call to transfer an external call between handsets that are registered to the same base unit. To exit the operation, press at any time.
510BX_e.book Page 54 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Multi-Unit User Operations Phonebook Copy You can copy information in the handset phonebook between handsets registered to the same base unit. The phonebook copy must be performed while in intercom mode (see Intercom Between Handsets on page 52).
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510BX_e.book Page 55 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Multi-Unit User Operations Copying All Items To exit the operation, press at any time. Follow steps 1 to 4 on the previous page, then: <Handset 1: Receiver> <Handset 2: Sender> Press JOYSTICK. Select “Copy All Items”.
510BX_e.book Page 56 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Walkie-Talkie The Walkie-Talkie feature allows handsets to communicate with each other outside the range of the base unit. When the handsets are in Walkie-Talkie mode, external calls cannot be received. Only KX-TCA151EX with Walkie-Talkie feature can communicate with one another.
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510BX_e.book Page 57 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Walkie-Talkie To exit the operation, press at any time. Press JOYSTICK Select “ Walkie-Talkie”. (or move). Select “Setting”. Select “Common” or “Group”. When “Group” was selected; Enter 3-digit Group Code. Press JOYSTICK. (Factory Preset 000) Enter Handset Number.
510BX_e.book Page 58 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Walkie-Talkie Turning the Walkie-Talkie Mode On/Off To use the Walkie-Talkie feature, all handsets in conversation must be in Walkie-Talkie mode. To exit the operation, press at any time. To Turn the Walkie-Talkie Mode On Press JOYSTICK Select “...
510BX_e.book Page 59 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Answering System If you set the current date and time (p.13) and set the answering system ON, a synthesized voice announces the date and time an/a incoming/memo message was recorded after playback-Voice Date/Time Stamp. The total recording capacity is approximately 30 minutes or 64 messages.
510BX_e.book Page 60 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Answering System Greeting Message Recording Your Own Greeting Message Press JOYSTICK Select “ Select “Record”. (or move). Operation”. Select “Record Record Greeting Press JOYSTICK to Message. finish recording, then the OGM”. 20 cm away from the recorded message is Mic.
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510BX_e.book Page 61 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Answering System Playing back Pre-Recorded/Your Own Greeting Message If you do not record your own greeting message, one of two pre-recorded messages will be played. A pre-recorded greeting message depends on the selection of caller’s recording time.
510BX_e.book Page 62 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Answering System Selecting the Number of Rings You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answering system answers a call, from 2 to 7 or Auto (for Toll Saver; as shown below). Toll Saver (When set to “...
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510BX_e_05.fm Page 63 Thursday, June 5, 2003 11:48 PM Answering System Incoming/Memo Messages Incoming messages and memo messages are stored in chronological order. New messages cannot be recorded when “Memory full” is heard. We recommend you erase unnecessary messages after each playback to leave more time for recording new message(s). If new mesage(s) is (are) recorded, icon and the number of messages will be displayed.
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510BX_e.book Page 64 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Answering System Selecting the Receiver Volume During Playback Move the JOYSTICK up (During a or down. message playback) Deleting One Incoming/Memo Message Press JOYSTICK. Select “Delete”. (During a message playback) Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is displayed. •...
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510BX_e.book Page 65 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Answering System Editing a Number for Calling Press JOYSTICK. Select “Edit for (During a Call”. message playback) Edit Phone Press JOYSTICK, TALK or SPEAKERPHONE. Number. (max. 24 digits) Monitor Function ON/OFF When your greeting message is being played to the caller and the caller’s message is being recorded, you can listen to it through the handset.
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510BX_e.book Page 66 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Answering System Answering System Direct Command You can operate the answering system by pressing dialling buttons as direct command. Press JOYSTICK Select “ Select “Play New Msg.” (or move). or “Play All Msg.” Operation”.
510BX_e.book Page 67 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Answering System Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. Firstly you must store your remote code using the handset near the base unit. The 3-digit remote code prevents unauthorised use of your answering system for listening to recorded messages.
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510BX_e.book Page 68 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Answering System Summary of Remote Operation You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. Call from a touch tone Greeting message Enter Remote phone. playback. Code. The number of new Voice menu starts after 3 seconds.
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510BX_e.book Page 69 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Answering System Voice Menu The words in “ ” mean a voice guidance. Press “Press 1 to playback all messages. “All message playback.” At the end of the last message, “End of final Press 2 for other functions.”...
510BX_e.book Page 70 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Answering System Recording a Memo Message Press JOYSTICK Select “ Select “Record”. (or move). Operation”. Select “Record Record Memo Press JOYSTICK. Message. Memo”. 20 cm away from the Mic. Recording Your Telephone Conversation When you record your 2-way telephone conversation, you should inform the other party that the conversation is being recorded.
Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows hands-free phone conversations. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA89EX headset. While using the headset, speakerphone is not available. To switch to speakerphone, disconnect the headset. Connecting the Optional...
510BX_e.book Page 72 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Before Requesting Help If you experience any problems with the normal use of your apparatus, you should unplug it from the telephone outlet and connect a known working telephone in its place. If the known working telephone still has problems, then please contact the customer service department of your Telephone company.
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• Wrong PIN number • p.47 If PIN number is lost, entered (Default 0000). contact the Panasonic Service Centre. • • Electrical noise in local Move base/handset area. away from sources of electrical noise (e.g. TVs,...
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510BX_e.book Page 74 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Before Requesting Help Answering System Problem Possible cause Solution Page • • The answering system is The recording time is set Select “1 Minute” or “No p.60 on, but incoming messages to “Greeting Only”.
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510BX_e.book Page 80 Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:43 PM Hereby, Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., declares that this Dect Cordless Telephone is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the manufacturer's declaration of conformity to the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive is available at the following web address:...