ABRIVO VB-44240A User manual

VB-44240A
900 MHz Cordless Telephone
Installation and Users Guide
December, 2004

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Table of Contents
Precautions ...............................................................................................1
Checking your Package ...........................................................................2
Understanding Your Telephone ..............................................................3
Handset Overview.......................................................................................4
Base Station Features ................................................................................5
Optional Headset (VB-44249HS)................................................................6
Charging Unit (EXP9785) ...........................................................................6
Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone...........................................7
1. Selecting the Installation Location.........................................................7
2. Connecting the Telephone Cords..........................................................7
3. Applying Power......................................................................................8
4. Installing the Handset Battery ...............................................................9
5. Charging the Handset Battery (First Time)............................................9
6. Attaching Belt Clip to Handset.............................................................10
Wall-Mounting the Base Station (Optional Procedure) .............................10
Wall-Mounting the Charging Unit (Optional Procedure) ...........................12
Using Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone............................................14
Before You Begin......................................................................................14
Placing a Call............................................................................................14
Answering a Call.......................................................................................14
Adjusting the Headset/Microphone Volume..............................................14
Muting the Handset Microphone...............................................................15
Adjusting the Ringer Volume ....................................................................15
Switching Calls Between Telephones.......................................................15
Selecting Channels...................................................................................16
Low Battery Indicator ................................................................................16
Recharging the Handset Battery...............................................................17
Cleaning Handset & Charging Unit Contacts............................................17
Charging a Spare Battery .........................................................................17
Programming Your Handset ..................................................................18
Troubleshooting......................................................................................20
Service Parts and Accessories .............................................................21

Precautions
Warning: Products powered by electricity should be serviced only by experienced
professional technicians. Any attempt by others to service the products dealt with in
this manual could result in serious injury or death. Warning: The 900 MHz cordless
telephone and associated equipment described in this manual are not waterproof.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to equipment, DO NOT
expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
Caution: This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery. •
Do not short-circuit the battery. • Do not charge the battery in any charger other than
the one specified in this Guide. Using another charger may damage the battery, or
cause the battery to explode. • Do not remove or damage the battery casing. •
Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble it, or heat it. • To reduce risk of fire
use only BT-2499A battery.
The nickel cadmium battery you have purchased is recyclable. At the end
of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose
of this battery into your municipal waste stream.
FCC Warning
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause interference to radio and television reception. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in Subject
J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference, take one or more of the following actions:
1. Place each base station at least five feet apart.
2. Raise the base station antenna to the vertical position.
3. Place the base station on top of a desk or on higher shelves.
4. Avoid locations surrounded by metal surfaces.

2
Checking Your Package
Before reading the User Guide and using the Abrivo 900 MHz Cordless Telephone,
take a few minutes to check the contents of your package. You should have the
following:
Handset
Base Station with
AC Adapter
Charging Unit with
AC Adapter
Telephone
Cable
800 mAH DC 3.6V
Rechargeable Battery
Belt Clip
Wall Mount
Adapter

3
Understanding Your Telephone
The Abrivo 900 MHz VB-44240A Business Phone is a digital cordless telephone
that allows you to stay connected to your Panasonic PBX - even when you are away
from the desk. This phone includes:
• Digital Spread Spectrum
• Cordless Communication (range varies greatly with environment)
• 2-line LCD display with 16 digits per line
• Vibrator alert
• 10 channels, selectable with the handset
• 6 Function keys (F1 - F4 backlighted)
• 5 Hours of talk time/4 days standby time on one battery charge
(Standby battery time is reduced when features such as the Message icon or
LED lights for programmable function keys are in use.)
• Headset Jack (2.5 mm)
Number Feature Number Feature
1 Ringer ON/OFF Switch 9 Headset Jack
2 Message Display 10 FF-5 (Programmable) Default : Auto
Key
3 FF-6 (Programmable) Default: Program
Key
11 Hold Key
4 Talk Key 12 Redial Key
5 Numeric Keypad 13 Channel Key
6 FF-2 (Programmable) 14 FF-3 (Programmable)
7 FF-1 (Programmable) 15 FF-4 (Programmable)
8 Microphone 16 Volume (R/VOL) Key

4
HANDSET OVERVIEW
The 900 MHz handset has a two-line LCD display. Each line displays up to 16
alphanumeric characters.The display can also show up to four icons:
(Talk, Ringer Off,
Battery Low, and
Message)
Handset Modes
Your handset operates primarily in these modes: Standby, Talk, or Programming.
When you place a call, receive a call, or when you are in a converstation, the
handset is in Talk mode and the Talk icon is displayed. The Talk icon blinks
when Muting is turned on or during channel changes.
When you place a call, the handset LCD display shows the number you are dialing.
When receiving an incoming call, the display shows information about the calling
party such as phone number and name (if incoming line is equipped with Caller ID).
When you are not receiving a call or dialing, the handset goes into Standby mode.
The display is blank, unless the 900 Mhz handset or the key telephone has a call
holding. If either of these conditions occurs, the second line of the handset display
shows the identity of the party on hold. If the holding call is diconnected, the LCD
goes blank.
For information about programming mode, see "Programming Your Handset" on
page 41.
Ringer Off Indication
The Ringer Off icon appears if the ringer is turned off with the R/VOL switch.
Low Battery Warnings
• Standby mode: Battery Low icon appears. A battery low alert tonesounds
once every 15 seconds for three minutes.
• Talk mode: The Battery Low icon appears, and the battery low alert tone
soundsonce every three seconds until the conversation ends. At that time the
handset goes to standbymode.

5
Message Waiting Indication
The Message icon is displayed when a message is waiting. The handset can show
up to 32 characters in the LCD display. If the message is longer than 32 characters,
the message is displayed on two "pages". The display switches between pages at
1.5 second intervals.
Base Station Features
Number Feature
1 Cordless Button
2 Cordless LED
3 Status LED
4 Desk LED
5 Desk Button

6
OPTIONAL HEADSET (VB-44249HS)
The optional Headset provides a “Hands-Free” Option for the 900 MHz phone. With
the Headset installed, you can use the Belt Clip to carry the handset, and conduct a
conversation using the Head Set.To install the optional Headset, open the cover
over the Headset Jack and plug the Headset in.
No other settings are needed. Operation of the 900 MHz
phone using the Headset is exactly the same as using the
handset. However, you will hear through the Headset
earphone, and talk through the Headset microphone. The
handset earphone and microphone (mouthpiece) are
disconnected when the headset is plugged in.
CHARGING UNIT (EXP9785)
The unique design of your 900 MHz phone allows you to place the handset in the
charging unit with or without the Belt Clip attached. The Battery Packs can be
recharged either in or out of the handset.

7
Installing the 900 MHz Cordless Telephone
The Abrivo 900 MHz Cordless phone is installed with your existing key telephone
and DBS series PBX as shown in the following illustration:
1. SELECTING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION
The base station can be placed on a desk or tabletop near a standard 120V AC
outlet and telephone line jack. The base station can also be mounted on a standard
AT&T or GTE wall plate, or directly on a wall, using the Wall Mount Adapter.
Avoid locations surrounded by metal surfaces. Keep the base station and handset
away from excessive heat and humidity, and from sources of electrical noise
(motors, transformers, fluorescent lighting, or computers).
Mount the base station and your key telephone at least three to four feet apart to
avoid noise from the key telephone speaker. If you are installing multiple base units,
place them at least five feet apart.
2. CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE CORDS
The base station for your 900 MHz phone must be connected to the Panasonic
PBX. You can also connect a Panasonic key phone to the base station.
Caution:
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.