C4205 User Guide 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone Featuring Digital Clarity PowerTM Technology E N G L I S H E S P A ~ N O L F R A N Ç A I S TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ..............................4 Features ..........................................................8 Choosing a Location .......................................10 Telephone Installation......................................12 Handset Battery .............................................13 Telephone Handset Features ............................15 Telephone Base Features .................................17 Using Your Telephone .....................................21 Memory Storage ............................................23 Maintenance and Care ...................................25 Troubleshooting .............................................25 Regulatory Compliance ...................................28 Warranty and Service.....................................33 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 telephone. 3. Do not use this telephone near a bath tub, wash basin, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or any where 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 in the owner's manual. If you are not sure of the voltage in your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 outlet 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 the manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 20. Plug the AC adaptor into the outlet that is nearest and most accessible to the telephone. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 1. Use only the approved battery pack in the handset of your cordless phone. 6 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For Handset Unit: 3.6V 600mAHr NiMH Rechargeable Battery Sanik Battery Co. Ltd.: 3SNAAA60HSJ1 GPI International Ltd.: GP60AAAH3BMJZ For Base Unit: Four (4) AA alkaline batteries 2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes and skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. 4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conduction material may overheat and cause burns. 5. Charge the battery (ies) provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limittions specified in this manual. 6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and the battery charger. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 FEATURES Telephone Base 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Handset Page Ringer Volume Ringer Style Ringer On/Off Antenna/Visual Ringer 5 1 4 3 2 8 FEATURES Handset 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Neckloop Jack Handset Volume Boost Dial Pad Emergency Buttons Talk Channel Memory 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Flash Mute Redial/Pause Handset Ringer Off/Vibe/On Handset Tone Belt Clip Headset Jack Antenna/Visual Ringer 15 1 16 5 6 4 2 3 7 8 13 12 14 9 10 11 9 CHOOSING A LOCATION 1. This phone requires a modular phone jack (RJ11C) and a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2. Plug the AC Adapter directly into outlet. 3. Do not plug other appliances into the same outlet or have outlet controlled by a wall switch. 4. Choose a location that is out of the way of normal activities. CAUTION: USE ONLY WITH CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE 9V DC, 400MA. Always connect the AC Adapter to the phone before you connect it to the AC power. When you finish, disconnect the AC power before you disconnect it from the phone. CONNECTING YOUR TELEPHONE Carefully remove your cordless telephone from its box. If there is any visible damage, do not attempt to operate this equipment. Return it to the place of purchase. Check to be sure that you have all items that come with your telephone. You should have a HANDSET, BASE UNIT, BATTERY, AC ADAPTER, TELEPHONE LINE CORD, BELT CLIP and OWNERS MANUAL. If at any time you have questions about your telephone please contact our Customer Service Department at: 1-800-552-3368 or 423-622-7793. TEL 9V DC 400 mA USE ONLY WITH CLASS (CLASSE) 2 POWER SOURCE Connecting telephone line cord TEL 9V DC 400 mA USE ONLY WITH CLASS (CLASSE) 2 POWER SOURCE Connecting AC Adapter 10 TABLE/DESK TOP INSTALLATION CAUTION: Disconnect the telephone line cord before connecting or disconnecting the battery backup in the wall mount bracket. 1. Plug one end of the supplied modular telephone line cord into the jack marked TEL located on the back of the telephone base as shown in the diagram. 2. Plug the modular telephone line cord's other end into a modular phone jack. 3. Insert the supplied AC Adapter's plug into the jack marked 9V DC 400mA located on the back of the telephone base. 4. Plug the adapter into a standard 120V AC power (electrical) outlet. 5. Align the mounting bracket on the back of the base so that the black rubber feet are towards the bottom of the phone. Insert the bracket's tabs into the slots and secure the bracket by sliding it upward. 6. Lift the base's antenna to a vertical position. 7. Set the TONE/PULSE switch located on the back of the base to correct dialing mode. Please check with your local Phone Company if uncertain of the type of service. 8. Place handset in the cradle to begin initial charging. 11 WALL MOUNTING INSTALLATION CAUTION: Disconnect the telephone line cord before connecting or disconnecting the battery backup in the wall mount bracket. The base unit may be mounted on a standard wall plate. 1. Plug one end of the supplied short modular telephone line cord into the TEL jack located on the back of the base of the phone. 2. Insert the plug of the AC adapter into the jack marked DC 9V 400mA located on the back of the telephone base. 3. Align the mounting bracket on the back of the base so that the black rubber feet are towards the bottom of the phone. Insert the bracket's tabs into the slots and secure the bracket by sliding it upward. 4. Plug the short modular telephone line cord into the wall plate jack, then align the mounting bracket's keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base of the phone downward to secure it on the wall. 5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC power (electrical) outlet. 6. Press and lift out the handset holder tab, turn it around so the narrow tab end extends out and slide back into its slot. This will hold the handset in the cradle when the phone is wall mounted. 7. Lift the base's antenna to a vertical position. 12 8. Set the Tone/Pulse switch located on the end of the base to correct dialing mode. Please check with your local Phone Company if uncertain of the type of service. 9. Place handset in the cradle to begin initial charging. Remember, you must charge the phone for at least 12 hours before you use the phone for the first time. Note: Remember, you must charge the phone for at least 12 hours before you use the phone for the first time. HANDSET BATTERY INSTALLATION The C4205 uses a 3.6Volt 600mAh NiMH rechargeable 3 cell (AAA Type) battery that is included with your unit. Handset Battery must be connected before beginning initial charging To Install a New Battery 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove battery cover Install new battery Connect battery pack Replace battery cover Charge for 12 hours before first use Battery Compartment Cover Battery Connector Battery Pack Plug Installing and connecting battery Note: The battery in the handset must be fully charged for 12 hours before using the telephone for the first time. Handset Battery Charging 1. Place the handset in the base. The CHARGE LED on the base will light RED. 2. After the batteries are fully charged, check for dial tone by pressing TALK on the handset. 13 Low Battery When the handset battery gets low, there will be two (2) beeps every thirty (30) seconds. If the battery becomes low while you are on a call, you will be disconnected after about two (2) minutes. Terminate the call and recharge the battery. To recharge the battery pack, place the handset in the base. 1. Make sure the contact points are touching and the CHARGE LED is lit. 2. Be careful not to short battery with Conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. Talk Time: about four (4) hours Standby Time: about eight (8) days Battery Life A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about four (4) hours, or standby time of about (8) days. Talk time and standby time may vary depending on operating conditions. 14 TELEPHONE HANDSET Digital Clarity Power Technology With Digital Clarity Power, the high frequency sounds are amplified more than the low frequency sounds so words are not just louder, but clearer and easier to understand. It also provides intelligent amplification to make soft sounds audible, while keeping loud sounds bearable. BOOST ­ Clarity Power On/Off The C4205 has a button that controls the loudness of the receiver. Once the BOOST button is pressed, an extra level of amplification is added over the entire range of the volume control. The TALK button will light ORANGE to indicate the CLARITY POWER feature is activated. WARNING: When the TALK button is lit ORANGE volume may be at a high level. To protect hearing, lower the volume control to minimum before using. Volume Control The dial controls the level of volume the handset and headset receive. The volume dial provides up to 15 decibels of volume before the CLARITY POWER button is activated. Once the CLARITY POWER button is pressed, the C4205 will provide up to 40 decibels of amplification. Tone Switch Adjusting the TONE switch allows you to customize your hearing experience. Since we all have different hearing preferences we suggest exploring each setting to find the one most comfortable for you. 15 Boost On: Talk button is ORANGE Boost Off: Talk button is GREEN Handset Ri ...