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2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone
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Model : TC972
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 2 Contents Safety Instructions...................................................................................... 2 Handset Controls........................................................................................ 4 Base Unit Controls..................................................................................... 6 Getting Started .......................................................................................... 7 C
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 3 Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, always follow these basic safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. 3. Do not use this telephone near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else whe
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 4 Safety Instruction D. If the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the telephone to normal operation. E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. 16. Never install te
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 5 Handset Controls 1. In use / Low Batt (Battery) LED Indicator 8. Handset Receiver 9. Redial Button 2. TALK Button 10. Headset Jack 3. Flash Button 4. Handset Volume Control 11. Ringer ON/OFF Switch (Hi, Mid, Low) Switch 5. Memo Button 12. Scan Button 6. Pause Button 13. Tone Button 7. Microphone 14. Charge Contacts 1. In use /Low Batt (Battery) LED Indicator - Lights up when the Hadset is in TALK mode. Blinks when the battery c
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 6 Handset Controls 2. Talk button - Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end the call. 3. Flash button - Press to answer an incoming call if you have Call Waiting. 4. Handset Volume Control (LOW, MID, HI) switch - Select the receiver volume level. 5. Memo button - Press to store phone numbers in memory or to call a number you have previously stored. 6. Pause button - Press to insert a Pause while dialing. (You will need the
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 7 Base Unit Controls 1. Tone/Pulse Select Switch 2. Power-In Connection Jack 3. Telephone Line Connection Jack 12VDC 200mA TONE /P ULSE TEL LINE 4. Base Unit Antenna 5. Page button Page 6. Charge Terminals In Use/Chg Power 7. Power LED Indicator 8. In Use/Charge LED Indicator 1. Tone/Pulse Select Switch 2. Power-In Connection Jack 3. Telephone Line Connection Jack 4. Base Unit Antenna 5. Page button - Press to page the Handse
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 8 Getting Started Carefully remove your cordless telephone from its shipping carton. If there is any visible damage, do not attempt to operate this equipment. Return it to the place of purchase. Check to be sure you have all items that come with this cordless telephone system. You should have a Handset, Base Unit, AC Adaptor, Battery Pack, Telephone Line Cord, Belt Clip, and Owner’s Manual. In In Use Low Batt Page AC Adaptor TALK Belt Clip Flash Re
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 9 Getting Started 3. Insert one plug of the Telephone Line Cord into the house Telephone Jack and the other end into the Telephone Line Connection Jack at the back of the Base Unit. ( If you have and older 4-prong Telephone Jack, you will need an RJ-11C Telephone Jack Adaptor. This Adaptor is available at the same place you purchased you telephone. CAUTION: The cordless telephone operates at a frequency that cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 10 Getting Started TONE/PULSE Select Switch: A. If your home is equipped with a tone dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE Select Switch to the TONE position. B. If you have a rotary dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE Select Switch to the PULSE position. C. If you are not sure which system you have, set the TONE/PULSE Select Switch to the TONE position. Press the TALK button on the Handset and make a call. If the call connects, leave the switch as is; ot
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 11 Cordless Telephone Operation Preparing for Use Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the Handset for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require recharging of the Battery Pack more often. 1. Place the Handset on the Base Unit for 12 hours. 2. After 12 hours, remove the Handset from the Base Unit. NOTE: Depending on the frequency of use, once the Handset is fully charged, it remains functional for approximately 6 hours of contin
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 12 Getting Started Receiving Calls with the Handset on the Base Unit 1. When the phone rings, lift the Handset. The IN USE LED indicator will light up. NOTE: The Handset RINGER ON/OFF switch must be in the “ON” position for ringer to operate. 2. Start your conversation. 3. To end your conversation, either press the TALK button or place the Handset on the Base Unit. If you place the Handset on the Base Unit CHARGE CRADLE, you activate the automat
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 13 Getting Started Recalling Stored Numbers from Memory 1. Press the TALK button. 2. Press the MEMO button. 3. Press the keypad button for the number you have stored. The stored number will be dialed automatically. EXAMPLE: To recall number 115-1968 stored under the keypad 1 button: 1 - Press the TALK button. 3 - Press the keypad 1 button. 2 - Press the MEMO button. Redial Feature 1. If you get a busy tone, press the TALK button to hang up. 2.
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 14 Security Your cordless telephone uses a digital coding security system to prevent unauthorized use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless telephone. The system has its own identifying signal created by microcomputers in both the Base Unit and the Handset. Security Code This telephone has an internal security code with 65,536 possible combinations. Resetting Security Code and Channel Information Communication between the Handset and t
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 15 Recharging the Battery Pack The nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) Battery Pack in the Handset can be recharged many times using the built-in charger in the Base Unit. When the BATT LOW LED indicator starts to blink rapidly, a “beep” sound will be heard every 12 seconds. This indicates that the Battery Pack needs to be recharged. Charge the Battery Pack at least once every 90 days of non-use to avoid battery failure. When the Battery Pack can no longer
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 16 Problem Solving For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems. Phone does not work, check the following: 1. Base Unit is plugged into a power source. 2. Handset is charged. 3. TONE/PULSE Select Switch is in the right position. 4. Telephone Line Cord is plugged into the Telephone Jack. Range of phone limited, check the following: 1. Base Unit is centrally located in your residence. 2. Base Unit is not located near appliances. No d
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 17 Technical Information This cordless telephone uses radio frequencies to allow mobility. There are certain difficulties in using radio frequencies with a cordless telephone. While these are normal, the following could affect the operation of your system. Noise Electrical pulse noise is present in most homes at one time or another. This noise is most intense during electrical storms. Certain kinds of electrical equipment such as light dimmers, fluor
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 18 FCC Information FCC NOTICE The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this telephone. 1. This telephone is hearing aid compatible. 2. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. A label on the Base Unit of this equipment contains, among other information, the ACTA Product Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your tel
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TC972 english.qxd 4/13/2004 10:58 AM Page 19 FCC Information RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the ringer equivalence numbers of all devices does not exceed 5. CAUTION: Users should not attempt
