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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-2501
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® Cobra Cordless Telephone Model CP-2501 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 liq- uid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not locate base unit near water, for ex
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Important Safety Instructions (continued) 14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating in- structions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because
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How To Use Your ® Cobra Cordless Telephone Model CP-2501 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 TALK & BATTERY LOW INDICATOR MEMORY BUTTON PULSE/TONE SWITCH BASE UNIT POWER 9V DC JACK RINGER ON/OFF SWITCH FIND BUTTON CHARGE INDICATOR 5
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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 inside t
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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 (indic
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Cordless Phone Operational Features The following features offer state-of-the-art performance and the ultimate in user-friendly convenience with your new Cobra Intenna cordless telephone. BATTERY SAVER CIRCUITRY The handset of this phone may be kept away from the base (TALK indicator OFF) up to 14 days at a time. In this condition, it is ready for you to answer or place calls by pressing and releasing the TALK button. Note: A warning beep tone will sound and the TALK/BAT indicator will flash w
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FLASH This feature briefly interrupts the phone line so that you may access some of the advanced featuresÑ like ÒCall WaitingÓ and ÒThree-Way CallingÓÑ that may be offered at extra cost by your local telephone company. Press and release the FLASH button on the handset to answer a second phone call or place a confer- ence call if you subscribe to these services. HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY Your cordless telephone handset is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids (HAC). SYSTEM The revolu
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MEMORY DIALING (RECALL) To call a number stored in memory, press TALK to get a dial tone; press MEM- ORY button. Press the keypad number you assigned to that number and your phone will automatically dial the number. NOTE: for longer numbers which you have stored in two different I.D. numbers, follow steps above, pressing MEMORY button again before entering the second number. Use the memory sticker card provided to write down the names of each memory position. Keep this in any covenient place. TA
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Rechargeable 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 rechargeable handset battery. BATTERY RECHARGING When your cordless handset battery needs recharging, the following alerts will remind you to immediately return the handset to the base for recharg- ing (this normally requires at least 12 hours of continuous charging): 1.
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RBRC REPLACING THE 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 below. 3. To
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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 cord 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 interferenc
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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-2501 AC POWER ADAPTER For use with model CP-2501 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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