Amplicom PowerTel 580 Combo User manual

User Guide
PowerTel
580

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CONTENTS
Set Up................................................................ 7
Handset Display Icons..................................... 9
Phone Menu and Display Guide................... 10
Calling Functions ........................................... 11
MenuO ptions................................................. 15
Changing Menu Settings .............................. 17
Changing Clock Settings .............................. 18
Changing Base Settings................................ 19
Phone Book.....................................................20
Answering Machine.......................................26
Adding a Handset ..........................................34
Help and Support........................................... 41
Troubleshooting Guide ................................. 41
Technical D etails ............................................43
Default Settings ............................................44
Maintenance and Warranty ..........................45
Instructions available in other languages at www.amplicomusa.com.
The FCC requires that you will be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this telephone.
1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. A label on the base unit of this equipment contains, among other information, the ACTA Registration Number
(US:AAAEQ##TXXXX) and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
2. An applicable certication jacks Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) for the equipment is provided (i.e., RJ11C) in the packaging with each piece of approved
terminal equipment.
3. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements
adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is
also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
4. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called.
In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN of all devices should not exceed ve (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as
determined by the REN, you should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.
NOTICE: If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm
equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualied installer.
5. If your telephone causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in
advance. But if advance notice is not practical, you will be notied as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to le a complaint with the FCC.
6. Your telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper operation of your equipment. If they
do, you will be given advance notice so as to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.
7. If you experience trouble with the telephone, please contact the Amplicom Service Center at 1-866-AMPLICOM (267-5426) for repair/warranty information. The
telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem have been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not
malfunctioning.
8. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. (Contact your state public
utility commission or corporation commission for information.)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using
this phone. Changes or modications not expressly approved in writing by Amplicom may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Some cordless phones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs; to minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless
phone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR; and, if interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will
often reduce or eliminate the interference.
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PowerTel 580 Cordless handset
1Incoming
call/Boost light
2Memory 1
3Boost
4Display
5Enter Menu/
Mute/Delete
6Internal call
7External call/
Handsfree
8/Ringer on/off
9Pause
(long press 0)
10 Microphone
11 Volume up/down
12 Memory 2
13 Up/Redial
14 Headset socket
(Headset not
included)
15 Phonebook/
Save/OK
16 Recall
17 End call
18 Down/Calls list/
Equaliser
19 Keypad
20 #/Keylock
Warning: This Handset has been specially designed for
individuals who are hard of hearing and has a normal
volume which is louder than a standard phone. Use
of the Boost feature can cause hearing damage to
individuals who are not experiencing hearing loss.
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1Date/Time
2Answer on/off/Stop/
Answer mode
3Indicator light for new answer
machine messages received
4Outgoing message
5Find handset/Registration
6Incoming call/Charging/
Line in use
7Rewind/Set language
8Play/Pause/OK
9Fast forward/Memo
10 Answer machine message
counter/Status display
11 Delete
12 Volume up
13 Volume down
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Important Safety Instructions
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury to persons,
including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
3. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not
dispose of batteries in a re. They may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions. Save these instructions for future use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Intended use
This phone is suitable for use on a public telephone network. Any other use is
considered unintended use. Unauthorized modication or reconstruction is not
permitted. Do not open the device and attempt any repair work yourself.
Phone location
Locate the base:
• On a dry, at and stable surface
• Where the power cable will not be a trip hazard
• Where it is not obstructed by furniture
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SAFETY
• At least three feet from other electrical appliances
• Away from smoke, dust, vibration, chemicals, moisture, heat or direct
sunlight.
Power failure – What to do
This telephone cannot be used to make calls in the event of a power failure.
Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.
Medical equipment
Do not use the phone near emergency or intensive care medical equipment, or
during an electrical storm. If you have a pacemaker check with a medical expert
before using this product.
Hearing aid compatibility
This phone works with most popular hearing aids. However, given the wide
range of hearing aids available, the phone may not function fully with every
hearing aid.
Telephones identied with this logo have reduced noise and
interference when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids
and cochlear implants. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a
trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association.
Used under license.
Caution: The phone will produce high volume when Boost is switched on.

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Getting Started — Included Equipment
• 1 Base
• 1 Cordless Handset
• 1 Battery Cover
• 1 Belt Clip
• 1 Power Adapter
• 1 Telephone Cable
• Rechargeable AAA 2.4V 750mAh
NiMH Battery Pack
Set up
1. Connect base
i. Plug the power adapter into the socket marked on the back of the
phone base and the other end into a wall socket.
ii. Plug the telephone cable into the socket on the back of the phone base.
Do not connect phone line to the phone wall socket yet.
Power
wall socket Socket for Vibrate
Pad (PTV100)
available as
an accessory
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Important: Use only Power supply model S008CU1200067 supplied by Ten
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GETTING STARTED
2. Install battery pack
Insert the rechargeable battery pack into the handset and plug it in as shown.
Dispose of battery pack properly. Do not allow battery pack to come into
contact with re or water.
3. Charge handset
Place the handset on its base to charge for a minimum of 15 hours before use.
Important: Only use the rechargeable battery pack model GPHCH73N07, 750mAh
NiMH supplied by GPI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED.
4. Connect telephone cable
After initial charge, plug the telephone cable into the telephone wall socket.
5. Attach belt clip (optional)
Slide the belt clip into the two holes located on either side of the handset.
Your PowerTel 580 is now ready for use!
Caution: Risk of explosion
if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according
to the instructions.

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Menu
Previous menu
Conrm / OK
Phone book mode
More information to view up
More information to view down
Battery status
Ringer off
Keylock is on
Handsfree mode
Call in progress
Play new TAD massages
Play messages fast forward
Boost receiver volume is on
(Icon will ash)
Mute handset microphone
New calls
Answering machine is on
Answering machine is off
When steady— handset is in range
When ashing — handset out of
range
Internal call in progress (if
additional handsets are
installed)
Handset Display Icons
The following icons can appear in the handset display:
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Phone Menu and Display Guide
The phone menu display allows access to the full phone functionality.
Open main menu: Press .
Browse sub menu: Open the main menu and then press or .
Select sub menu item: Scroll using or until the menu item desired
is highlighted and press .
Browse a function: Open the sub menu and press or .
Select a function: Scroll using or until the required function is
highlighted and press .
Enter digits or letters: Use the keypad.
Conrm or save an entry or action: Press .
Cancel and return to standby: press .
Note: After 20 seconds, the phone will go into standby mode unless a
button is pressed.
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Calling Functions
Make a call
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Press to delete a mistaken entry.
3. Dial the number by pressing .
End a call
Press .
Answer a call
1. Lift the handset off the base and speak into the phone.
2. If the handset is off the base, press and then speak into the phone.
Redial a number
The phone stores the last 10 numbers dialed.
1. Open the redial list by pressing .
2. Scroll through the redial list using or until the desired number to
redial is highlighted and press .
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Call back a previous caller
The phone stores the last 30 incoming phone numbers.
1. Open the incoming calls list by pressing .
2. Scroll to nd the desired number using or , press .
Dial a number in the phone book
1. Open the phone book by pressing .
2. Scroll to nd the desired number using or , press .
Dial a number using the quick dial buttons
1. Choose a quick dial number by pressing or .
2. Press to dial the number.
Boost the handset earpiece volume
To boost the handset earpiece volume during a call, press the key on the
top left side of the handset. An image of an ear will ash in the display and the
light on the top of the headset will bet lit to show that boost is on.
Caution: The phone will produce high volume when Boost is switched on.
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CALLING FUNCTIONS
Adjust the handset earpiece volume
Note: The handset earpiece volume is louder than a standard phone.
To adjust the volume during a call, push the button on the side of the handset
up or down.
Handsfree feature
Use the handsfree feature to talk to the caller without holding the handset or to
let other people in the room listen to the conversation.
1. Switch on handsfree mode during a call by pressing the key twice.
2. Exit handsfree mode by pressing .
3. To adjust the handsfree volume, use the switch on the right of the handset or
the or buttons.
Note: Boost volume using is not available during handsfree calling.
Use a headset (not included)
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CALLING FUNCTIONS
Mute the phone
Muting the phone during a call will silence the mouthpiece on the phone so it
does not transmit any noise to parties on the other end of the line.
To switch off the mouthpiece, press . Mute On will be displayed.
To switch it on again, press . The display will show Off.
Switch the handset ringer on and off
To switch the ringer on and off, press and hold for ve seconds.
Lock and unlock the handset keypad
Calls can still be answered as usual when the keypad is locked.
1. To lock the keypad, press and hold for 2 seconds. The icon will
be displayed.
2. To unlock, press and release then immediately, press and release .
Find handset
A missing handset can be located from the base.
1. Press on the base. The handset(s) will beep.
2. Press on the base again or any button on the handset to stop the
handset(s) beeping.

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Menu Options
Priority/Default Setting
Any changed settings in the menu will be saved as default. The phone also
allows for two separate user proles.
User Proles
The phone can store 2 different user proles with different settings for the
Volume, Boost, and Equalizer features. Each Prole can be given a personalized
name.
Change a prole name
1. Open the menu by pressing , scroll using or until Prole is
highlighted and press .
2. Scroll using or until Prole 1 or 2 is highlighted and press .
3. Scroll using or until Name is highlighted and press .
4. Delete the current name by pressing .
5. Enter a new name (up to ten letters) and press .
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MENU OPTIONS
Change a prole’s handset Volume or Equalizer
1. Open the menu by pressing , then scroll using or until you
highlight Prole and press .
2. Scroll using or until Prole 1 or 2 is highlighted, press .
3. Scroll using or until the desired setting is highlighted, press .
4. The current setting will be displayed.
5. Change the appropriate setting using or and press .
Note: Press to exit the menu and return the handset to standby.
Choosing which prole to use
Note: Handset must be used to choose a prole for a call – a prole cannot be
chosen using handsfree.
1. Before answering an incoming call, press or .
2. The display will conrm your choice.
3. Before making a call, press and hold or to select a prole.
Note: Once a prole has been selected to use when making a call, the phone
will return to the default settings after 30 seconds.

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Changing Menu Settings
Handset ringer melody — There are ten ringer melodies.
Handset ringer volume — There are ve volume levels plus Off.
Tone (“Equalizer”) setting — There are ve tone settings.
Note: To adjust tone while making a call, press the button to
access the equalizer setting, press the or button to adjust the
setting. Press the volume switch on the side of the phone to exit this mode.
Switch keypad beep on or off — Turns on or off the keypad beep.
Change contrast — There are ve screen contrast levels.
Switch “auto talk” on or off — The phone will automatically answer
a call when the handset is removed from its base when Auto Talk is ON. This is
the default setting. If Auto talk is OFF, press the button to answer any calls.
Change backlight timer — Choose between 10, 20, 30 or 40 seconds
until the backlight timer switches off.
Switch conrmation beep on or off — There is a beep conrma-
tion when a setting is changed. This can be switched on or off.
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MENU OPTIONS
Change language — There are six display languages available on the
handset: English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, and Italian.
1. Open the menu by pressing , then scroll or until Handset is
highlighted and press .
2. Scroll until the desired menu setting (see options above) is highlighted
and press .
3. The current setting will be displayed.
4. Change the setting using or and press .
Changing Clock Settings
Change date/time — Enter the Date and Time settings.
Change clock to 12- or 24-hour format — Choose between a
standard 12-hour format clock or a 24-hour format (military time).
Set alarm — Set an alarm date, time, melody, and reoccurance.
Switch night light on or off — Sets the night light.
Note: The alarm must be set before the night light feature will work.

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1. Open the menu by pressing , then scroll or until Handset is
highlighted and press .
2. Scroll until the desired clock setting (see options above) is highlighted
and press .
3. The current setting will be displayed.
4. Enter the desired date and/or time setting required (the handset has a 24-
hour clock) press .
5. An alarm melody and reoccurance (Once, Every Day, Mon to Fri, or OFF) can
be selected after the alarm time is set.
Changing Base Settings
Change base ringer melody — There are ten base ringer melodies.
1. Open the menu by pressing , then scroll or until Base settings
is highlighted and press .
2. Ring tone is highlighted, press .
3. The ringer melody setting (e.g. 8) will be displayed.
4. Change the ringer melody using or and press .
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Change base ringer volume — There are ve volume levels plus Off.
1. Open the menu by pressing , then scroll using or until Base
settings is highlighted and press .
2. Scroll until Ringer volume is highlighted and press .
3. The current base ringer volume level (e.g. 5) will be displayed.
4. Change the base ringer volume using or and press .
Phone book
Up to 200 names with phone numbers can be alphabetically stored in the phone
book. To quickly nd a phone book entry, simply enter the rst letter of the
stored name.
Note: Each phone book entry allows for up to 16 letters for any name and up
to 24 digits for any phone number.
Important: Enter the area code for each phone number stored.
Keypad use for phone book
The keypad contains alpha-numeric keys. Pressing one key multiple times will
scroll through the available letters and numbers which that key represents.
Other useful keys:
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