Before operating this set, please read these instructions carefully. 1 2 1 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, including the 1) Read and understand all the instructions. 2) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3) Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4) 5) Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the 6) Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to our Repair • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. • If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged. • If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 7) NEVER use your phone outdoors during a thunderstorm-unplug the 8) Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 9) Use only the supplied NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries! The operation periods for the handsets are only applicable with the default battery capacities 10) The use of other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries/primary cells can be dangerous. These may cause interference and/or damage to the unit or surroundings. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage arising from such non-compliance. 11) Do not use third party charging bays. Damage may be caused to the batteries. 12) Please ensure the batteries are inserted in the correct polarity. 13) Dispose of batteries safely. Do not immerse them in water, burn them, or put Package contents The package contains the following items: • 1 Handset • 1 Base station • 1 Mains power adapter • 1 Telephone line cord • 2 AAA rechargeable batteries • 1 User manual them where they could get punctured. Centre under the following conditions: following: a bath tub, kitchen sink, swimming pool). Keep your phone away from hot, humid conditions or strong sunlight, and don't let it get wet or use this product near water (for example, near base from the telephone line and the mains socket when there are storms in your area. Damage caused by l ightning is not covered by the guarantee. Note: If you have a Twin, Triple or Quad system, you will also have the requisite extra handset(s) and batteries, and a charger pod for each extra handset. risk of fire or electric shock. 3 4 Connection and conditions for use: You can connect your phone to a direct exchange line (DEL) on a local exchange with its own phone number; to an extension socket connected to a DEL; or to an extension on an approved compatible PBX. Do not connect as an extension to a payphone. The ringer equivalence numbers (REN) of all equipment (phones, fax machines, modems, etc.) connected to an exchange line must not add up to more than 4, otherwise one or more of them may not ring and/or answer calls correctly. The marked otherwise. phone has a REN of 1, and most other telephones have a REN of 1 unless Handset - Base Connection 1) When purchased, all handsets are already registered to the base unit and should link to it when they are all powered up. 2) To use your cordless handset and base unit together, you must be able to establish a radio link between them. The signal between the handset and the base is > Any large metal object, such as a refrigerator, mirror or filing cabinet, between the handset and the base unit may block the radio signal. > Other solid structures, like walls, may reduce the signal strength. > Other electrical equipment may cause interference and/or affect the range. 3) Do not place close to another telephone, a TV or audio equipment - it may cause interference. 4) Out of Range warning. If you hear a warning tone during a call, and/or the sound in the earpiece becomes faint or distorted, you may be going out of range of the base unit, so move nearer to the base unit within 20 seconds, otherwise the call may be cut off. to 300 metres outdoors or 50 metres indoors. Be aware that: in accordance with the normal standards for a DECT phone: Maximum range up 5 6 2 INSTALLING YOUR PHONE 2.1 Connecting the base station 1) Plug the power supply and line cord into 2) Plug the power adapter into a 230Vac, 3) Always use the cables provided in the box Warning: Use only the provided adaptor, using other power supplies may cause a hazard. the base station. 50Hz mains socket, and the line cord into your 2.2 Installing and charging the batteries 1) Place the 2 supplied batteries into the battery 3) Put the handset on the base and charge for 15 hours before using the handset for the first time. If you have a Broadband line If you connect your telephone to a line with insert a micro-filter between the telephone and the telephone line, otherwise you may get interference between the telephone and the broadband, which could cause problems. a ...