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Cordless DECT/GAP telephone
DC55x
Operating Instructions
Unpacking your phone
Inthebox you will find:
- thecordless handset(twohandsets witha Twin system, three with a Triple systemand
four witha Quad system).
- thebase unit
- tworechargeable battery cells for eachhandset.
- a battery compartmentcover foreachhandset.
- a telephone line cable for the base unit.
- a mains power adapter forthebase unit.
- charger pods,eachwith anpower adapter, for multihandsetsystem.
- an operating instruction
** Keepyour sales receipt as itis your guarantee.
Charging batteries for the first time
Beforeyou start to use your telephonemakesure that all batteries are fully charged for
16 hours.
Important note:
This telephone is not designed for Emergencycalls when themains power fails.
For Emergency calls you should havea basic phone thatoperateswithoutmains power,
connectedtoyour line so thatyoucan make calls during apower failure.
Phone Function Keys
E TALK / SPEAKER
- Make or accept a call
F DELETE / INTERCOM
- Press to delete the last number or letter entered.
- Press to initiate an intercom call or transfer a call.
G */ TONE/KEYLOCK Button
- Long press to activate or deactivate key lock
H MENU/OK/MUTE Button
- Press to show menu.
- Press to select an item, or to save an entry or set-
ting.
- Press to mute a call, press again to resume conver-
sation.
I END Button
- During a call, press to hang up.
- During programming, press to cancel and exit wi-
thout making changes.
- Press and hold to turn the handset on or off.
J PHONEBOOK Button
- Press to access the phonebook.
K REDIAL Button
- Press to review redial list.
L #/PAUSE/RINGER OFF Button
- Press and hold to turn the ringer off.
- Press and hold to add a dialing pause when dialing
or entering numbers into phonebook.
A Earpeace
B LC Display
C R Button
- Flash the line
D Navigation Button
- Up to increase volume or view the Call log
- Down to decrease volume.
Basic Base station
A PAGE Button
- Press to page all system handsets
B DND (Do Not Disturb)
- Press to turn DND mode on or off
LCD display items
- Displays when the telephone base is within reception range.
- Flashes when the telephone base is out of range
- Displays when there is a new voice mail message. Available only if you have subscribed to voice
mail service from your telephone service provider.)
- Displays when there are new calls
- Scrolls to indicate battery charging when handset is in the telephone base or charger.
- Flashes and empty when battery level is low
- Speakerphone is in use
- Displays when the ringer is turned off
- Displays when the alarm is set.
- Energy saving mode is activated
Introduction
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment,there are basic safetyinstructions that
should always be followed. Refer to theImportantsafety instructions section in this user’s
guide for more information.
IMPORTANT: Since cordless phones operate onelectricity, youare suggested to have
at leastonephone in your home thatis not cordless,in case ofpoweroutage.
Important Installation Guidelines
Avoidsources ofnoise and heat, such as motors,fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens,
heating appliances and direct sunlight.
Avoidareas ofexcessive dust,moisture andlow temperature.
Avoidother cordless telephones or personal computers.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless thejack is specifically designed for
wet locations.
Never touchnon-insulated telephone wires orterminals, unless the telephone line has
been disconnectedatthenetwork interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Telephone base and charger installation
1. Plugthesmaller end ofthepower adapter intothepower jack atthebottomof the
telephone base.
2. Plugone endofthetelephone line into the jack atthebottom ofthetelephone base.
3.Plug the other end ofthe telephone line into a telephone wall jack.
4.Plug the larger end ofthe power adapter intoan electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.If youhaveDSL high speedInternetservice, aDSL filter is
required (notincluded). Contactyour DSLservice provider formoreinformation about
DSL filter.
CAUTION: Use only thepower adaptorthatcame with this unit.(Telephone
base:TENPAO-S003IV0600050 or ESL-IA5060G(6Vdc/500mA), charger:
TENPAO-S003IV0600015or ESL-IA1560G(6Vdc/150mA). Using other poweradapters
may damage the unit.Contactyour local distributor if youneed to order replacementfor
thepower adapters.
Your phone’s basestation is supplied withanenergy-efficientswitching power supply
(Input100~240 V
AC
, Output6V
DC
, 500mA).Theadaptor inputpower withoutload is
approx. 0.14 W.The average efficiency is approx. 69.12%.
The electrical consumption ofthebase is:
- in operation mode (idle/call): approx.0.53 /0.67 W
- during charging ofthehandset:approx.1.03 W
The charging station(s) supplied witha telephone setis (are) equipped withan
energy-efficientswitching power supply (Input100~240 V
AC
, Output6V
DC
, 150mA).
The zero load is approx.0.14W. The averageefficiency is approx.69.14%.The
charging station has thefollowing power consumption levels:
- withouta handset: Approx. 0.14 W
- while charging the handset: Approx.0.66W
Telephone jack requirements
To usethis phone,you needa RJ11Ctypemodular telephone jack,which might look like
theone picturedhere,installed in your home.Ifyoudonot haveamodular jack, call your
local phone company tofindout howtohaveone installed.
CAUTION:
1.Useonly the poweradapterthatcame withthis unit.Using other power adapters may
damagetheunit.
2.Topreventfire or electrical shock hazard,do notexposethis productto rain or
moisture.
Battery installation
For optimumbattery performance, charge the battery for 16hours beforefirstuse.
1.Makesurethebatterycompartment cover is notattachedwith the handset.
2.Insertthe AAA rechargeable batteries in the battery compartment,matching the +/-
polarity markings.
3.Align thecover against the battery compartmentand slide it upwardsuntil it clicks into
place.
4.Chargethehandset byplacing it in the telephone base or charger.The light onthe
handset is onwhen charging.
CAUTION:
1.Toreduce the risk offire orpersonal injury,use only themodel (HIGHPOWER - HRF
AAA400 or SANIK- SN AAA40H, 400mA 1.2VNi-MH) which is compatible with this unit.
2. If thehandsetwill notbe usedfor anextendedperiod oftime,unplugthebatteries and
removethemfromthe handset to preventpossible leakage.
Battery safety - CAUTION
ONLY use the rechargeable batteries supplied with the handset.DO NOT use
non-rechargeable batteries - they may explode andcause damage to your telephone.
ECO Mode
Bothin Call mode as well as in Standby mode, the radiationis reduced considerably as
comparedtostandard,cordless DECT telephones.
Advanced settings
Dialing mode
To changethedialing mode:
1.%.
2.+/-: ADVSETTING -> %.
3.+/-: DIAL MODE -> %.
4.+/-: Selectthedesired setting -> %.
Reset
This feature allows you to restore all systemsettings, exceptthe answering system
messages andphonebook,todefaultsettings. This featurecould beuseful, for example,
if youhave forgottenthesecurity codetoaccess theanswering systemremotely.
1.%.
2.+/-: ADVSETTING -> %.
3.+/-: RESET -> %.
4.%.
NOTE: All settings under theANS SYSTEM,BLOCK LIST,PROGRAM DND,CLOCK &
ALARM,SETTINGS, HANDSET TONES,BASE TONES and ADV SETTING menus in
thehandset will be restoredtodefaultsettings, the redial listand call log will also be
cleared.
Recalltime
This setting allows you tochoose between SHORT,MEDIUMor LONG to accommodate
thesettingof yourtelephoneservice provider for using customercalling service,such as
call waiting.
To changetherecall time:
1.%.
2.+/-: ADVSETTING -> %.
3.+/-: RECALLTIME-> %.
4.+/-: Selectthedesired setting -> %.
Registering a handset
The telephone systemcan supportuptoa total of5 cordless handsets.Handsets that
were included with your main baseare pre-registered.
To addor re-register ahandset:
1.Press andhold L on thebase for 5 seconds until a beep sounds.
2.% when handsetdisplays REGISTER YOUR HANDSET.
3.EnterthePIN(default:0000)-> %.
A beep sounds onthehandsetwhentheregistration is successful.
NOTES:
1.Anerror tonewill sound if theregistration is notsuccessful.
Deregistering a handset
1.%.
2.+/-: ADVSETTING -> %.
3.+/-: DEREGISTER -> %.
4.EnterthePIN(default:0000)-> %.
5.+/-: selectthedesired handset-> %.
Handset options
Ringer volume
Youcan setthe handsetringer volume from level 1 tolevel 5 or turntheringer off.
1.%.
2.+/-: HANDSET TONES -> %.
3.+/-: RING VOLUME -> %.
4.+/-: selectthedesired setting -> %.
NOTE: Press and hold the # key to switchtheringer betweenon andoff when the
handset is in idle mode.The G icon displays on the screenwhen ringer off featureis
activated.
Ringer melody
Youcan selectfrom10ringer tones.
1.%.
2.+/-: HANDSET TONES -> %.
3.+/-: RING MELODY -> %.
4.+/-: selectthedesired setting -> %.
Key tone
The handsetcan beprogrammed to emit atonewith eachkey press.To changethekey
tonesetting:
1.%.
2.+/-: HANDSET TONES -> %.
3.+/-: KEYBEEP -> %.
4.+/-: ON orOFF -> %.
Display language
To changethedisplay language:
1.%.
2.+/-: SETTINGS -> %.
3.+/-: LANGUAGE -> %.
4.+/-: selectthedesired setting -> %.
Equalizer
This feature allows you to changethebalance oftheaudio ofthehandsettobestsuit
your hearing.
1.%.
2.+/-: SETTINGS -> %.
3.+/-: EQUALIZER -> %.
4.+/-: selectfromNATURAL,BASS or TREBLE.
5.%.
Energy save
This feature enables the handsetto operate in energy saving mode. With this feature
turnedon, the handset will automatically turn the handsetbacklight off.
1.%.
2.+/-: SETTINGS -> %.
3.+/-: ENERGY SAVE -> %.
4.+/-: ON orOFF -> %.
NOTE: When ENERGY SAVE is turned on,theI icon showson the handset screen.
Block list
Youcan programtelephone numbers intotheblock list so thatthetelephone silences
when acall is received fromone ofthe blocked numbers.The handsetshows BLOCK
LIST when the programmednumbers call and will not record the number in thecaller ID
history.
To add a new entry
1.%.
2.+/-: BLOCK LIST -> %.
3.% again -> ADD NEW.
4.Enterthedesired number -> %.
To view the list
1.%.
2.+/-: BLOCK LIST -> %.
3.+/- to browsethroughtheblock list.
To editan entry
1.%.
2.+/-: BLOCK LIST -> %.
3.+/-: selectthedesired entry -> %.
4.+/-: EDIT CONTACT -> % twice.
5.Edit the number by using the ( key to eraseand backspace,then enter new
numbers using the dial pad keys andpress %.
To deletean entry
1.%.
2.+/-: BLOCK LIST -> %.
3.+/-: selectthedesired entry -> %.
4.+/-: DELETE ENTRY -> % 3 times to confirm.
To deleteallentries
1.%.
2.+/-: BLOCK LIST -> %.
3.+/-: selectany entry -> %.
4.+/-: DELETE ALL-> % twice to confirm.
Do not disturb
When DO NOT DISTURB (DND) modeis activated,all incoming calls will be silent.This
featureonly silences the ringer, the incoming number, ifyou havesubscribed tothecaller
ID servicefromyour telephone service provider, will be recorded in thecaller ID history
as normal.
Global DND
When global DND is activated,all system handsets and the telephone basewill be silent
when there is an incoming call. PresstheDND button on the telephone base to turn this
featureonor off.
Handset DND
Youcan programindividual handsettosilence during predetermined time frames.This
settingis independent toeach handsetandonly silences the ringer ofthehandset
programmed.To program the DNDtimeforindividual handset
1.%.
2.+/-: PROGRAMDND -> %.
3.+/-: selectthedesired option -> %.
ONE TIME:The telephone silences once during the settime.
DAILY: The telephone silences daily during thesettime.
OFF: Turn DND off (settings completed).
4.Enterthedesired start time.select%.
5.Enterthedesired stop time. select%.
NOTES: When global DND is turned on,individual handsetwill continue to bein DND
modeeven after the setDNDtimeon the handset ends.
Clock and alarm
Date and time
Youcan setthe date andtimeofthetelephone systemas follows.
1.%.
2.+/-: CLOCK & ALARM-> %.
3.% again: SET DATE/TIME.
4.Enterthecurrentmonth, day and year.
5.%.
6.Enterthecurrenthour andminute.+/- select AMor PM-> %.
Time format
The display formatoftimecan eitherbe selectedas 12hour or 24hour. Tochangeyour
setting:
1.%.
2.+/-: CLOCK & ALARM-> %.
3.+/-: SET FORMAT -> %.
4.% again -> TIME FORMAT.
5.+/-: selectthedesired setting (12HOURS or 24 HOURS) -> %.
Date format
The display formatofdatecan eitherbe selectedas Month/Day or Day/Month.To
change your setting:
1.%.
2.+/-: CLOCK & ALARM-> %.
3.+/-: SET FORMAT -> %.
4.+/-: DATE FORMAT -> %.
5.+/-: selectthedesired setting (MM/DDor DD/MM) -> %.
Alarm
The alarm canbe programmedtosound onceor daily for oneminute.The alarmsetting
is independent toeach handset.
1.%.
2.+/-: CLOCK & ALARM-> %.
3.+/-: ALARM-> %.
4.+/-: selectthedesired alarmoption -> %.
OFF: Turn alarm off (settings completed).
ONCE: The alarmsounds once atthe set time.
DAILY: The alarmsounds daily at the settime.
5.Enterthedesired hour andminute-> +/- selectAMor PM.
6.%.
Alarm tone
Youcan selectfrom3alarm melodies.
1.%.
2.+/-: CLOCK & ALARM-> %.
3.+/-: ALARMTONE -> %.
4.+/-: selectthedesired alarmtone-> %.
Telephone operation
Make a call
1.Press $.
2.Dial the phonenumberafter youhear thedial tone.
Predial acall
1.Dial the phonenumberusing thedial pad keys.Ifyoumakean error while dialing, you
can press del/inttoerase the last digit entered.
2.Press $.
Answer a call
Press $ to answer anincoming call.
When thereis an incoming call, thescreen anddial pad backlight will be on.
NOTE: The screenshows the elapsed time as youtalk (in hours,minutes andseconds).
End a call
Press & or place the handsetin the telephone base orcharger to enda call.
Speakerphone
Anytimeduring a call, press $ to switchbetweenspeakerphone andnormal handset
use. Whenthespeakerphone is active,thehandsetscreen showsF.
NOTE: Using the speakerphone will drain thebattery faster than the normal handset
use.
Volume control
Youcan adjustthevolume ofthe handsetor speakerphoneanytimeduring acall.
On thehandset,press + to increase or- to decreasethevolume.
NOTE: Only thelistening volume can beadjusted.
Make a call using the redialmemory
The last ten telephone numbers previously dialed are storedin theredial list (upto24
digits each).
1.Press redial.
2.+/-: selectthedesired phonenumber -> $ to dial.
Save a number from the rediallist to the phonebook
1.Redial.
2.+/-: selectthedesired phonenumber -> %.
3.+/-: SAVE NUMBER -> %.
4.Enterthenameby using the dial pad andthenpress %.
5.Edit the number by using the dial pad ifnecessary, andthenpress %.
Delete number from the rediallist
1.Redial.
2.+/-: selectthedesired phonenumber -> %.
3.+/-: DELETE -> % twice todelete the selected number.
-OR-
+/-: DELETE ALL -> % twice todeleteall numbers.
Mute
The mute function allows you toturnoff themicrophone while ona call. You canhear the
other party buttheotherpartycannothear you.
1.Press % during a call.
2.Press % again toresumeconversation.
NOTE: The screenshows MUTE ON when mute featureis activated.
Callwaiting or callwaiting with callerIDservice
To usecall waiting,you must subscribe tocall waiting service fromyour telephone
service provider. This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on
thephone. You will hear a call waiting alert tonewhen there is asecond incoming call. If
you subscribe to both caller ID andcall waiting with caller ID services,thesecond caller’s
informationis displayed afteryou hearthecall waiting alert tone.
1.Press flash toanswer thesecond incomingcall.
2.Press flash toswitch between calls.
Voice mail service
The B icon flashes on the screen when youhave received anew voice mail message
fromyour service provider.
IMPORTANT: Voice mail service is different from theanswering system.Inorder to use
thevoice mail service, you mustsubscribe toit fromyour telephone service provider.
Using multiple handsets
The systemallows a maximumoftwo handsets tohave aconversation withan outside
call at a time.Ifahandsetis already on a call and youwould like to join thecall, press
& on another handset.
The call will not be terminated until all handsets hang up.
Handset page
You can locate amisplaced handsetby paging it.
1.Press $ on thetelephone base.All registered handsets beep for one minute.
2.Press $ on thetelephone baseor press & on any handsetto stop paging.
Intercom (only applicable for models with multiple handsets)
The systemallows an intercomcall between two handsets registered to the same
telephone base.
To initiate anintercomcall:
1.Press (.
Ifyour telephone systemhasonly twohandsets registered,the intercomcall will be
automatically directedtotheothersystemhandset.
Ifyour telephone systemhasmorethantwohandsetsregistered,enterthehandset
number youwanttocall by using the dial pad 1-5.
2.Press $ to answertheintercomcall on theother handset.
3.To end theintercomcall, press &.
NOTES:
1)The intercomcall can be canceled beforeit is answeredby pressing & or ( on
theoriginating handset.
2)Ifthehandsetbeing called does notanswer within oneminute,the paging will be
canceled.
To answer an incoming callduring intercom
You will hear an alerttonewhenyou receive anincoming call during intercom.
Press $ to answer the incoming call and endtheintercom.
Press ( to answertheincoming call and puttheintercomon hold.Press andhold
( to switchbetweenintercomand the incoming call.
Press and hold ( toconferencewith both the incoming call and theintercom.
To initiate an intercom during a call
You can intercomwith another systemhandset during acall, or invite another system
handset to join.
1.Press ( during a call.
Ifyour telephone systemhasonly twohandsets registered,the intercomcall will be
automatically directedtotheothersystemhandset.
Ifyour telephone systemhasmorethantwohandsetsregistered,you will need toenter
thehandset number you want to intercom to by usingthedial pad 1-5. The call is placed
on hold while theintercomis established with the other handset.
2.Press $ to answertheintercomon the other handset.
NOTE: The intercomcall can becanceled beforeit is answeredby pressing del/int on
theoriginating handset.
3.You can choosefromoneofthefollowing options forthis intercomcall.
Press and hold ( toconnectbothhandsetstothecall.
Press ( on theoriginating handset to alternate between the intercomandthecall.
Press & on either handsettoterminate the intercomonthathandset.The call will
continue ontheother handset.
Push to talk (PTT) (onlyapplicable for models with multiple handsets)
You can directly broadcastmessages to the speakerphoneofany registered handsetin
thesystem.If your telephone system has morethantwohandsets:
1.Press +/- to selectthehandsetyou wantto broadcast themessageto,or
select ALLHANDSET to broadcastto all handsets andthenpress %.
2.PRESS ANDHOLD [PTT] TO TALK shows on thescreen whentheconnection is set
betweentheinitiating handset andthedestination handset.
3.Press andhold the? buttonon eitherhandsettostartthe broadcast.
NOTE: Connection setbetween handsets lasts for30minutes afterit is established, or
30 minutes after thelast broadcast. You will need to performtheabove operation again if
you wantto initiate aPTT to another systemhandsetorafter the 30-minute time out.
Phonebook
Add a phonebook record
1.%.
2.+/-: PHONEBOOK -> %.
3.% -> ADD NEW.
4.Enterthename(max.14character).Pressthekey to the corresponding character to
display the correctletter. See the character tablefor more information.
5.%.
6.Enterthenumber(max.20digits). If you needa pausebetweendigits, press andhold
the# until a P appears inthedisplay.This will insert a3-secondpause in the dialing
sequence.
7.%.
NOTES:
1.The phonebook is sharedby all handsets.Changes madetothephonebook onany
one handsetapply toall.
2.The directory canstoreup to 100 entries with upto20 digits for eachtelephone
number and14 characters for each name.
Character table
Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to14 characters).Each press
of aparticular key displays the character in the following order:
Dial pad key Character by number of key presses
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 space 1 _ < > ?
2 A B C 2
3 D E F 3
4 G H I 4
5 J K L 5
6 M N O 6
7 P Q R S 7
8 T U V 8
9 W X Y Z 9
0 0 - / ||| # +
NOTE: Press ( to correctan error.
To view/calla phonebook record
Records are stored alphabetically in the phonebook.To search thephonebook:
1.).
NOTE: You can alsoaccess thephonebook by pressing % and selecting
PHONEBOOK.
2.+/-.
3.$ to call the displayed entry.
To search a phonebook entry alphabetically
1.).
2.Press +/- to scroll toany entry.
3.Press the dial pad key (0-9)thatcorrespondstothefirstletteroftheentryyou are
looking for. The closestmatch in alphabetical order will appear.You canthenpress
+/- to view thenextentry.
4.% toview thephone number.
-OR-
$ to call the displayed entry.
Chain dialing
This feature allows you to initiate adialing sequencefromnumbers storedin the
phonebook while you are ona call. This feature is useful if you wish to accessanother
numbers (suchas bank accountinformation oraccess code) from thephonebook.
To access anumberin thephonebook while on acall:
1.).
2.+/- to locatethedesired entry.
3.$ to dial the number.
Edit a phonebook entry
1.).
2.+/-: locateadesired entry -> %.
3.+/-: EDIT CONTACT -> % twice.
4.Edit the name by using the del/int key toerase andbackspace,thenenternew
characters using the dial pad keys andpress %.
5.Edit the number by using the del/intkey to eraseand backspace,then enter new
numbers using the dial pad keys andpress %.
Delete a phonebook entry
1.).
2.+/-: locatethedesired entry -> %.
3.+/-: DELETE ENTRY.
4.% 3 times toconfirm.
Delete allphonebook entries
1.)
2.+/-: selectany entry -> %
2.+/-: DELETE ALL.
3.% twice to confirm.
CallerID
Using Caller ID service
IMPORTANT: To use the Caller-IDcapabilities ofthis telephone system,you must
subscribe toCaller-ID services fromyour service provider. Checkwith yourtelephone
service provider for details. Your telephone storescaller ID memory for the 40 most
recent calls. Eachentryholds up to 20digits for the telephone number and14 characters
for the name.
Review/callfrom the call log
As calls are received and stored,thedisplay is updated to letyou knownew calls have
been received.To scroll through the caller IDrecords:
1.+.
2.- to view fromthemostrecentcalls, or + to view the oldest calls.
3.When the desired recordis displayed,press $ to call.
Save a number to the phonebook
1.+.
2.+/-: locatethedesired record-> %.
3.%:COPY TO PHBK.
4.Enterthenameby using the dial pad keys ifnecessary -> %.
5.Edit the number by using the dial pad keys ifnecessary -> %.
Delete callerIDrecord
1.+.
2.+/-: locatethedesired record-> %.
3.+/-: DELETE to deletetheselected record-> % twice.
-OR-
+/-: DELETE ALL to deleteall records -> % twice.
Troubleshooting guide
Ifyour telephone systemis notoperating properly, firsttry this general reset procedures:
1.Unplug all power adapters fromthepower outlets.
2.Disconnect the telephone line cord fromthe baseor modular jack.
3.Removethebattery compartmentcoversand unplug all handsetbattery packs.
4.After a few minutes,re-install all handset batterypacks,making surethatthe
connectors aresnug andthewires are notpinched before replacing all battery
compartment covers.
5.Plug the power adapters for thebase andany chargers back intotheir poweroutlets.
Be surenottouse outlets thatarecontrolled by wall switches or timers.
6.Place all handsets in the telephone base or chargerstochargewithout interruption for
at least30minutes before use.
7.Plug the line cord intothetelephone baseor modular jack and verify operation.
General Product Care
Avoiddropping thehandset,as well as otherrough treatmenttothephone.Clean the
phone only with adry softcloth.Never use cleaning agents, paintthinner,abrasive
powder, alcohol, or other chemical products to clean the unit. Doing sowill damagethe
unit. Retain the original packaging in caseyou needtoship the phoneata later date.
Important Safety Instructions
Someof the following information may notapply toyour particular product;however,
when using telephone equipment,basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk offire,electric shock and injury topersons,including the following:
1.Readand understand all instructions.
2.Follow all warnings and instructions marked ontheproduct.
3.Unplug this product fromthewall outlet beforecleaning. Do notuseliquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use adampcloth for cleaning.
4.Telephones should notbeused while you arein a bathtub, shower orpool. Immersion
of the telephone or handsetin water could cause anelectrical shock.
5.Slots andopenings in thecabinet back orbottomare provided for ventilation,toprotect
it fromoverheating.Do notblock or covertheseopenings. Donotblock theopenings by
placing the productona bed,sofa,rug,or othersimilar surface.Do notplace this product
in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
6.Only operate this product from thetypeofpower sourceindicated on the marking label.
Ifyouare notsureofthetypeofpower supply toyour home,consultyour dealer or local
power company.
7.Plug the adapter into aneasily accessible electrical outlet neartheequipment.
8.Donot allow anythingtorest onthepower cord.Donotlocate this productwhere the
cord will be abused by persons walking onit.
9.Donot overloadwall outlets and extensioncords as this can result in the risk of fire or
electric shock.
10. Neverpushobjects ofany kind intothis productthroughcabinet slotsas they may
touchdangerous voltage pointsor shortoutparts thatcould resultin arisk of fire or
electric shock.
11. Never spill liquid ofany kind ontheproduct.
12.To reduce therisk ofelectric shock, donotdisassemble this product.Opening or
removing covers may exposeyou to dangerous voltagesor other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can causeelectric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
13. Donotexposetheproduct to extremetemperatures suchas areas neara hot
radiator, stove or in ahotcar. Donotplace productuponother consumer electronic
products suchas;computer monitors,poweramplifiers, etc.
14. Donotplace lighted candles,cigarettes,cigars,etc.,on or nearthetelephone.
15. Nevertouchuninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnectedatthenetwork interface.
16. Neverinstall or modify telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
17. Neverinstall jacks or telephones in wetlocations.
18. Usecautionwhen installing or modifying telephonelines to preventelectrical shock
and/or fire.
19. Underthefollowing conditions, unplug this product fromthewall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel:
A.The power supply cordor plug is damagedor frayed.
B.The producthas beenexposed to rain or water.
C.The productdoes notoperate normally by following the operating instructions.
D.The product’s cabinet has beendamaged.
E.The productexhibits a distinctchange in performance.
20. Avoid using a telephone during anelectrical-storm.There maybe aremote risk of
electric shock fromlightning.
21. Donotusethetelephone to reportagas leak in thevicinity ofthe leak.
22. Donotplace this product onan unstable cart,stand,or table. The productmay fall,
causing serious damage to the product.
23. Only use attachments/accessories specified by themanufacturer.
24. Unplugthis apparatus duringlightning storms orwhen unusedforlong periods of
time.
IF YOUR PRODUCT UTILIZES BATTERIES,THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED:
1.Useonly the type andsize battery(ies) specified in theuser’s manual.
2.Donot usethis productifthebattery door is removed or missing.
3.Replace batteries thatappeartobe swollen or havedamagedwiring.
4.Donot disposeof the battery(ies) in fire.They mayexplode. Checkwith local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
5.Donot openor mutilate the battery(ies).Released electrolyte is corrosive andmay
cause damage to the eyes orskin. Itmay betoxic ifswallowed.
6.Exercise carein handling battery(ies) in order notto short outthe battery(ies) with
conducting materials such as rings,bracelets,and keys.The battery(ies) or conductor
may overheatandcause burns.
7.Donot attempttorecharge the battery(ies) provided with oridentified for use withthis
product that are notrechargeable.The battery(ies) may leak corrosive electrolyteor
explode.
8.Donot attempttorejuvenate the battery(ies) provided with oridentified for use withthis
product byheatingthem.Suddenrelease ofthe battery(ies) electrolyte may occur
causing burns or irritation to eyes orskin.
9.When replacing battery(ies), all batteries should bereplaced atthesametime.Mixing
freshand discharged batteries could increase internal cell pressure and rupturethe
discharged battery(ies). (Applies to products employing more than oneseparately
replaceable primary battery.)
10. Wheninserting battery(ies) into this product,theproper polarity or direction must be
observed. Reverseinsertion ofbattery(ies) mayresult in leakage orexplosion.
11. When inserting battery(ies) into this product,donottwistor pinch the wires or allow
wires to become pinched in battery door.
12. If storing over 30days,removebattery(ies) fromthis productbecause the battery(ies)
could leak and damagetheproduct.
13. Discard“dead” battery(ies) as soon aspossible since “dead” batteries are more likely
toleak in a product.
14. Donotstorethis product,or thebattery(ies) provided withor identified foruse with
this product,in high-temperatureareas.Batteries thatare stored in a freezeror
refrigerator for the purposeofextending shelflife should be protectedfromcondensation
during storageand defrosting.Batteries should be stabilized at roomtemperature prior to
use after cold storage.
15. If your productuses rechargeable battery(ies),charge the battery(ies) only in
accordance withtheinstructions and limitation specified intheuser’s guide.
16. Battery safetyprecautions
Do notburn,disassemble,mutilate, or puncture.Like otherbatteries of this type,toxic
materials could be released which mightcause injury to personsor property damage.
To reducetherisk of fire or personal injury, use only thesupplied batteryor replacement
battery.
Keep batteries outofthereach ofchildren.
Removebatteries ifstoring over30 days.
Use only thesupplied rechargeable batteryor replacementbattery.
In Case of Problems
Service Hotline
Should problems arise with the telephone, please refer tothefollowing informationfirst.
Inthecase oftechnical problems,youcan contactour hotline service,Tel. 090000 1675
within Switzerland (Swisscom fees attimeofgoing to print:CHF 2.60/min). Inthecase of
claims under theterms ofguarantee,please contactyour sales outlet.There is a2 year
period ofguarantee.
Problems and solutions
Problems Solutions
No connection tobase
stationpossible
- Check thatthe handsethas beenregisteredon the base
stationwith the correctPIN code.
The systemnolonger
responds
- Reset all thefunctions to their defaultsettings.
- Disconnect thepower adapter plug briefly fromthe power
socket.
No telephone calls
possible
- The telephone is notconnectedproperly or is defective.
Only use the telephone connectioncable supplied.
- Testwhether the telephone connection is in order by
using another telephone.
- The power adaptorplug is notplugged in or there is a
completepower failure.
- The rechargeable batteries are empty or defective.
- The handsetis too far from the base station.
- The wrong dialling mode is set.
Connection is disturbed
or cutoff
- The handsetis too far from the base station.
- The base station is in an unsuitablelocation.
The batteries are empty
within a shorttime
- The batteries are empty or defective.
- Place thehandsetin thebase station properly. Clean the
contactsurfacesonthehandset andbasestationwith a
soft,drycloth.
- Place thehandsetin thebase station for 16 hours.
The caller number dis-
play (CLIP) does not
function
- The caller number display (CLIP) is a supplementary
service offered by your telephone networkprovider. Con-
tactyour network provider forfurther information.
- The caller has suppressed thetransmission of their
phone number.
Declaration of Conformity
This device fulfils the requirements stipulated in the EU directive: 1999/5/EC
directive on radio equipmentandtelecommunications terminal equipmentand
themutual recognition oftheir conformity. Conformity withtheabove mentioned
directive is confirmed bytheCE mark on the device.To view thecomplete
Declaration ofConformity, please refer tothefreedownload available on our
web siteatwww.switel.com.
Guarantee
SWITEL equipmentis produced and tested according tothelatestproduction methods.
The implementation ofcarefully chosen materials and highly developed technologies
ensure trouble-free functioning and along service life. The terms ofguarantee do not
apply where thecause ofequipmentmalfunction is the fault ofthe telephone network
operator orany interposedprivate branchextension system.The terms ofguarantee do
not apply to the batteries or powerpacks usedin theproducts.The period ofguarantee
is 24 months fromthe date ofpurchase.All deficiencies related to material or
manufacturing errors within the period of guarantee will be redressed freeofcharge.
Rights toclaims under theterms ofguarantee areannulled following tampering by the
purchaser or third parties.Damagecaused as the result ofimproper handling or
operation, normal wear and tear,incorrectpositioning or storage,improperconnection or
installation or Acts ofGod andotherexternal influences are excluded fromtheterms of
guarantee.Inthecaseof complaints,we reservetheright to repair defectparts, replace
themor replace the entire device. Replaced parts or devices becomeour property.
Rights tocompensation in thecase ofdamage are excluded where there is noevidence
of intentorgross negligence by the manufacturer.Ifyour device doesshow signs ofa
defectwithin the period ofguarantee,please contactthe sales outletwhere you
purchased the SWITEL device,producing thepurchase receiptas evidence. All claims
under theterms ofguaranteein accordancewith this agreementcan only beassertedat
thesales outlet.No claims under the terms ofguarantee canbe asserted after aperiod
of two years fromthedateofpurchase andhand-over ofthe product.
Disposal
Inorder todispose ofyour device,takeit to acollection point provided by your
local public waste authorities (e.g.recycling centre).According to laws on the
disposal of electronic and electrical devices, owners areobliged to dispose of
old electronic and electricaldevicesin aseparatewastecontainer.The
symbol indicates thatthedevice mustnotbedisposed ofin normal domestic
waste!
Batteries represent a hazard to health and the environment!
Never open,damageor swallow batteries or allow themtopollute the
environment.They may contain toxic, ecologically hazardous heavy metals. You
are legally obliged todispose ofpower packsand batteries atthe pointofsale
or in thecorresponding containers atcollection points provided by local public
wasteauthorities. Disposal is free ofcharge.Thesymbols indicate thatthe
batteries mustnotbe disposed ofin normal domestic waste andthatthey must
be broughtto collection points provided by local public waste authorities.
Packaging materials must be disposed ofaccording to local regulations.
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