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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR
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Cobra
C O R D L E S S T E L E P H O N E
The antenna is in the phone,
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not in your way...and the sound is incredible.
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MODEL CP-2507
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® Cobra Cordless Telephone Model CP-2507 Table of Contents SUBJECT PAGE Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................2, 3 Introduction ................................................................................................................4 Installation Information ............................................................................................5 Quick Set-Up Guide .................................................
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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. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not locate base unit near water, for exam
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Important Safety Instructions (continued) The cordless handset operates on batteries, please read and follow instructions: A. Use only the battery pack supplied with the unit or identical replacement. B. Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible disposal instruction. C. Since released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to eyes or skin and may be toxic if swallowed: C1. Do not open or mutilate battery pack. C2. Always replace t
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How To Use Your ® Cobra Cordless Telephone Model CP-2507 U.S. PATENT 4876709 U.S. PATENT 5351284 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Cobra¨ Intenna® Cordless Telephone Ñ the world’s first and only full-range-power cordless telephone without any external antennas! No more extending, bending, or breaking the antennas found on other cord- less phones Ñ your Cobra Intenna conceals its antenna systems inside the handset and base, where they should be, out of your way. Now you can install
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¤ ¤ Installation Information Maximum range is obtained by installing the base unit in the highest living area of your home. The location you choose must be near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack. INTERNAL HANDSET ANTENNA TALK BUTTON AC ADAPTER CHANNEL BUTTON FLASH BUTTON REDIAL BUTTON HOLD BUTTON MEMORY BUTTON TALK & BATTERY LOW INDICATOR PULSE/TONE SWITCH BASE UNIT POWER 9V DC JACK RINGER ON/OFF SWITCH FIND BUTTON CHARGE INDICATOR POWER PROTECTOR™ BATTERY 5
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9V Quick Set-Up Guide The following basic steps enable quick and easy installation of your new Cobra Intenna Cordless Phone for use on a desk or countertop. You are en- couraged to review this complete instruction manual to become familiar with all of the operating instructions and features of your new phone. NOTE: Before using, connect your new system to AC power (see instruc- tions below) to charge it overnight (at least 12 hours) for optimum condi- tioning of the rechargeable battery insid
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Wall Mounting Instructions The following steps enable installation on a new or existing telephone wall- mounting plate or directly onto a wall. (Your Cobra Intenna is designed to be used with any AT & T, GTE, local phone company or other wall-mounting plates that can be purchased from most local electronics stores.) ¥ Run telephone cord through cord wrap channel on bottom of base. (As shown). ¥ Plug modular phone connector into telephone wall jack. ¥ Align mounting studs on the plate to the hol
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¤ ¤ Using Your Phone After charging the handset batteries overnight (at least 12 hours), your Cobra Intenna cordless phone will be ready for use. ANSWERING/PLACING CALLS AT THE BASE ¥ To answer a call, just pick up handset from base when the phone rings. TALK indicator will automatically light. When call is completed, return handset to base without pressing TALK button; your phone automatical- ly disconnects. ¥ To place a call, pick-up handset from base and press and release the TALK button (i
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¤ ¤ CHANNEL SELECTION 25 selectable channels are built into your Cobra Intenna for optimum interference-free use. If interference begins during a conversation: ¥ Press and release the CHANNEL button on the handset. Your phone will automatically scan and advance to the next clear channel. A confirmation tone (two double beeps) will sound to indicate a successful channel change. ¥ If an alert tone (3 beeps) sounds, channel change was unsuccessful. In that case, move closer to the phone base and p
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SYSTEM The revolutionary, patented Intenna hidden-antenna system is a Cobra exclusive. Intenna is the worldÕs first and only full-range-power cordless telephone that con- ceals the handset and base antennas inside the phone and out of the way. No more antennas to extend, bend or break. CobraÕs hidden antennas are perfectly matched to your phoneÕs microprocessor circuitry for optimum performance offering the ultimate in user-friendly convenience. LAST NUMBER REDIAL Each time you dial, the phone
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OUT-OF-RANGE SIGNAL If three beeps are heard immediately after the TALK button is pressed, the handset is too far away from the base. The handset and TALK indicator will automatically turn off. Move closer to the base and then try your call again. POWER PROTECTOR™ SYSTEM Although the handset is battery powered, the base obtains its power from the AC outlet. No AC, no power. This could be of critical importance should an emergency occur during a power failure. Many homes are now exclusively cordl
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® SECUR-LOC This exclusive Cobra electronic circuitry is an added security measure to protect your phone line from being accidentally accessed by a neighbor's cordless phone. Secur-Loc activates automatically when your cordless hand- set is placed into its base. Rechargeable Handset Battery Information NOTE: Before using your new Cobra Intenna cordless telephone for the first time, you must charge the battery overnight (at least 12 hours) for optimum long-life conditioning of the nickel-cadmium
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RBRC REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY The rechargeable NiCad battery in your cordless phone may need to be re- placed if the handset will not function when the TALK button is pressed after recharging for 12 hours. Replacement batteries are available direct from Cobra (see accessories order form at the end of this booklet or call 1-773-889-3087). 1. To remove the battery door, press and slide downward. 2. Carefully disconnect the battery pack and dispose of it properly. See BATTERY DISPOSAL bel
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About Cordless Phone Performance Your Cobra Intenna cordless phone uses radio transmission to communicate between the base and handset. It is thus subject to occasional interferenceÑ static or buzzing noises, for example. These conditions may be caused by electrical motors on household appliances, fluorescent lights, electrical storms and other sources. These steps will enhance the maximum performance of your new phone: • Change channels by pressing the CHANNEL button on the handset if you exper
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Cordless Telephone Troubleshooting Guide If your cordless phone does not seem to operate properly, please check the following and refer to the appropriate sections in this booklet for detailed in- formation: ¥ The phone is dead; no indicator lights are on: Are the power adapter and telephone cord connected? ¥ Handset beeps during conversations or when away from the base: The batteries need recharging; return the handset to the base for overnight recharging. ¥ Hearing poor audio or added interfer
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For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products. (773) 889-3087 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consumer Service Representative can be reached through this number 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday, CST. If You Think You Need Service Call 1-773-889-3087 You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product s
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Limited One-Year Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA cordless telephone products, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one (1) year from the date of first con- sumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchas- er, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective cordless telephone products or component
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Cobra Cordless Phone Accessories Description Part No. Cost Ea. X Qty. = Amount NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTOR $15.00 213-013-9-001 For use with model CP-2507 AC POWER ADAPTER For use with model CP-2507 768-026-N-001 $15.00 HH Illinois residents add 7% Amount HH Cook Co. residents add .75% (7.75% total) HH Chicago residents add 1% (8.75% total) (Tax if applicable ) HH Indiana residents add 5% HH Shipping//handling $3.50 Michigan residents add 4 % HH Minnesota res
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