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Model 29579
Desktop Caller ID
Speakerphone with
Amplified Volume and
Tone Control
User’s Guide
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Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request,
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• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line. • If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. US Number is located on the cabinet bottom. REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom. 2 Rights o
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Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and () This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
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If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/ TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 00. Please specify stock number 00-000-005- when ordering copies. Notice: The changes or modifications not exp
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Table of Contents C ontr ast ............................. . 18 equipmenT approval L oCaL .a re a .C ode ............... . 19 informaTion ................... 2 Telephone operaTion ........ 20 inTerferenCe informaTion .... 4 s pe akerphone ..................... . 20 hearing aiD CompaTibiliTy p L a Cing . a .C aLL . ................... 21 (haC) ........................... 5 handse t . ......................... 21 liCensing ............................ 5 s pe akerphone ................ . 21 inTro
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Table of Contents . C aLLer .id.d ispL a y . . TroubleshooTing guiDe ..... 37 m ess a ges . .......................... 31 general proDuCT Care ..... 39 . s t oring .Cid.r eC ords . in . warranTy assisTanCe ........ 40 i nternaL .m emor y . ............ 32 limiTeD warranTy ............. 41 . t o .r epL a Ce . a .s t ored .Cid. aCCessory informaTion ..... 45 reC ord . .............................. 33 inDex ................................ 46 . d eLe ting . a .Cid.r eC ord . . 33 . d eLe ting .a L
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Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. This phone is designed for those individuals with mild to severe hearing loss. The unit is designed to control the volume of the phone as well as the frequencies that best fit your hearing. It has three pitch control buttons allowing you to customize the phone t
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Before You Begin Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Telephone Base Handset line cord Vibrating Handset Power Alert cord Supply Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type Wall plate modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your Modular home. If you don’t have a modular jack, telephone call your local phone company to find out line jack how to get one installed. 9
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Installation Important Installation Guidelines • Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight. • Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature. • Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers. • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. • Never touch non-insulated
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Base Layout FIRE AMPLIFY ALARM button button button CID REDIAL DEL (p/q) button button buttons MENU button STORE DESK/ button WALL MOUNT tab EXIT/ DIAL FLASH button button Tone Equalizer HOSPITAL button */TONE VOLUME button (p/q) buttons #/PAUSE button speaker MUTE button button 11
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Back & Side Views LINE jack DATA jack AMPLIFY Override (BACK VIEW) Switch RINGER PITCH (HIGH/LOW) VIBRATING RINGER VOL switch ALERT (HIGH/LOW/OFF) switch NECKLOOP (SIDE VIEW) 1
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Installing the Phone Installing Backup Batteries CAUTION: Disconnect the phone cord from the wall outlet before installing or replacing the batteries. In case of a power outage, the phone uses AA alkaline batteries for backup power for incoming voice amplification and visual ringer functions. NOTE: If no batteries are installed, the low battery icon will flash. 1. Unplug the power adaptor and the telephone line before installing batteries. . Carefully turn over the phone, and rele
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NOTE: Remove the batteries if storing the unit for over 30 days to prevent damage in the event of leaking batteries. Connecting the Telephone NOTE: The unit is shipped from the factory for placement on a level surface. 1. Choose an area near a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall. . Plug the AC power adaptor into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on th
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. Connect one end of the coiled handset cord to the jack on the handset. 5. Plug the other end of the coiled handset cord to the jack on the base. 6. Make sure the DESK/WALL MOUNT tab is rotated to the DESK position and place the handset into the cradle. 7. Adjust the RINGER VOLUME switch to the desired setting: HI, LOW or OFF. 15
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Setting Up the User Menu NOTE: You should not plug the telephone into the modular jack while setting up the User Menu. 1. Press the MENU button, to access the menu feature configuration mode. # 1. >ENG FRA ESP (Default English) # . CONTRAST (default level is ). # . LOCAL AREA CODE . Press the MENU button to scroll through the menu screens. . Use the CID (p or q) buttons to select the desired setting. NOTE: You have 20 seconds following an entry before the phone returns
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Wall Mounting 1. Plug the AC power adaptor into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the back of the base. . Plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the base. . Close the kick-stands on the bottom of the base unit if you’ve opened them before. . Feed the line cord through the groove and plug the end into the modular telephone jack. Excess telephone line can be stuffed into the recess area on the bottom of the Base
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Display Language This adjustment allows you to display the Caller ID prompts in English, French, or Spanish. 1. Press the MENU button until ENG FRA ESP appears in the display. . Use the CID (p or q) button to select ENG, FRA, or ESP. . Press MENU button again to save. Contrast This adjustment allows you to adjust the contrast of the display. 1. Press the MENU button until CONTRAST shows in the display. . Use the CID (p or q) button to select level 1, , , or . . Press MENU button again
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Local Area Code The telephone uses the programmed area codes to determine the number format to display when a valid Caller ID signal is received. Numbers that match the local area code are displayed as seven digits and are used for dialing back previous numbers. Entering your local area code will also help you immediately know if the call is local or long distance when viewing the CID records in the display. NOTE: If you make a mistake and want to start over, press the DEL button to delet
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Telephone Operation Speakerphone For hands-free operation and convenience, this unit is equipped with a speakerphone. For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following: • Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into the receiving mode when you finish talking.) • Surfaces affected by vibration. • Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to a cabinet, which can generate an echo effect. Note
