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E N G L I S H XL-40 AMPLIFIED TELEPHONE E S P A Ñ O L Operating Instructions M46802 ©2003 XL-40 5270-4023 F R A N Ç A I S C 10/03 Important Safety IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and persons including the following: 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 basin, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or anywhere else there is water. 4.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during a storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning. 5.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 6.Unplug this telephone from the wall outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the telephone. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 7.Place this telephone on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the telephone falls. 8.Do not cover the slots and openings on this telephone. This telephone should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This telephone should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 9.Operate this telephone using the electrical voltage as stated on the base unit or the owner's manual. If you are not sure of the voltage in your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 10. Do not place anything on the power cord. Install the telephone where no one will step or trip on the cord. 11. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can increase the risk of fire or electrical shock. 12. Never push any objects through the slots in the telephone. They can touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the telephone. 13. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not take this phone Important Safety Instructions apart. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 14. Unplug this product from the wall outlets and refer servicing to the manufacturer under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is frayed or damaged. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the telephone has been exposed to rain or water. 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. 15. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 16. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 17. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 18. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 19. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. E N G L I S H ADDITIONAL SAFETY NOTES FOR CANADIAN USERS The following items are included as part of the CS-03 Requirements. The standard connecting arrangement for the equipment is CA11A. This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. NOTICE: The Canadian Department of Communications Important Safety Instructions label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. The Ringer Equivalent Number is 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 Equivalent Number of all the devices not exceed five. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Contents Introducing the XL-40 Warranty Service ..............................................................................1 Sales Receipt ....................................................................................1 Help from Ameriphone ......................................................................1 Package Checklist ............................................................................2 Features ..........................................................................................3 Setting up Your XL-40 Installing the Backup Batteries ............................................................4 Setting the Dialing Mode ..................................................................5 Connecting for Desk or Wall Mount ..................................................5 Desktop Use ..............................................................................5 For Wall Mounting ......................................................................5 Using Your XL-40 Incoming Voice Volume ......................................................................7 Incoming Voice Tone..........................................................................8 Ringer Volume and Tone ....................................................................8 Hold ................................................................................................8 Last Number Redial ..........................................................................9 Flash................................................................................................9 Special Features Unanswered Call/Voice Mail Message Light ......................................10 Programming the Memory Buttons......................................................11 Direct Audio Output ........................................................................12 Cochlear Implant Adapter Cord ........................................................12 Connecting to Speech Processor ........................................................12 Regulatory Compliance ....................................................................13 Warranty ........................................................................................19 Specifications ..................................................................................21 Troubleshooting Chart ......................................................................21 Index ..............................................................................................22 E N G L I S H Introducing the XL-40 Thank you for selecting the XL-40 Amplified Telephone from Ameriphone. These Operating Instructions and the associated Quick Operating Guide provide you with the information you need to use your XL-40 effectively, easily and safely. Read this manual thoroughly before using your telephone. Keep the manual near the telephone for easy reference. Warranty Service Your telephone is designed to provide years of quality service. But, should the phone malfunction and the Trouble-shooting Chart on page 12 not resolve the problem, follow the Warranty procedure on page 19. Help from Ameriphone For help with using your XL-40, call our Customer Relations department at 800-874-3005. Please make sure your XL-40 package includes the items shown in Figure 1. Sales Receipt Be sure to save your sales receipt as proof of purchase date should you need warranty service. 1 Package Checklist M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 ¤ M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 E N G L I S H 1 4 7 HOLD G H I P R S * LO 2 5 8 0 HI A B C J K L T U V 3 6 9 FLASH D E F M N O W X Y # REDIAL VOL PROG AMPLIFY TONE Handset Base Unit Telephone Line Cords XL-40 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND QUICK GUIDE Operating Guides Handset Coil Cord Mounting Bracket Figure 1 - Package Components AC Adapter 2 Features on the XL-40 RINGER volume switch AUDIO OUTPUT jack RINGER Lo Med Hi RING TONE Lo Hi DIAL T P AUDIO OUTPUT AC adapter and phone line connection TONE/PULSE switch RING TONE switch M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 Phone number directory MEMORY button ¤ 1 4 7 HOLD 2 P R S A B C J K L T U V G H I 5 8 0 3 6 9 FLASH D E F M N O W X Y * LO # REDIAL VOL REDIAL button FLASH button VOL volume slider LOW BATTERY indicator RING flasher AMPLIFY button AMPLIFY/MISSED CALLS/ VOICE MAIL/EXTENSION IN USE indicator PROG program button PROG AMPLIFY TONE HI HOLD button TONE slider HOLD indicator 3 Figure 2 - Base Unit Controls Setting up Your XL-40 There are five initial steps involved in setting up your XL-40 for the first time. 1. Insert four AA alkaline batteries for back-up in case of AC power outage. 2. Decide if you want the phone to sit on a desk or hang on the wall. 3. Connect the telephone components. 4. Program up to 12 telephone numbers to call with the press of a memory button. 5. Set up special features To install new batteries: 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the telephone (Figure 3). 2. Install four fresh batteries. Be sure to observe battery polarity as imprinted on the base of the compartment. The battery indicator on the top panel will light up if the batteries are running low. The phone operates as a regular phone if there is no power or battery. E N G L I S H Installing the Backup Batteries If there is a power outage, the XL-40 will operate for up to 48 hours with four AA alkaline backup batteries (not included). If the phone is not in use, the batteries may last for several months. XL-40 Low Battery Indicator Light If the batteries are weak or not installed, the Low Battery indicator will light up. Install fresh batteries according to the directions above. HOLD PROG FLASH REDIAL Insert 4 AA batteries here Press in here with a tip of a pen to open b tt Figure 3 - Accessing the Batteries AMPLIFY TONE LO HI VOL Figure 4 - Low Battery Indicator Light 4 Setting up Your XL-40 (continued) Setting the Dialing Mode Set the dial mode switch to T (tone) if you have touch tone service. Set the switch to P (pulse) if you have rotary dialing. 3. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. The phone is ready to use. For Wall Mounting 1. Slide the handset hook out of the base as shown in Figure 6 and reverse its position so that the hook points up and will hold the handset when you hang up. Connecting for Desk or Wall Mount For Desktop Use 1. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the "Line" jack on the back of the XL-40 and the other end to the phone outlet on your wall. Connect the handset cord to the telephone as shown in Figure 5. Line Cord M 9 Figure 6 - Reversing the Hook 2. Insert the tabs of the phone base into the slots in the lower position of the base as shown in Figure 7. Push the mounting bracket in and ...