Amplicom PowerTel 58 User manual

User Guide
PowerTel
58

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CONTENTS
Set up ................................................................ 6
Calling f unctions .............................................. 9
Menu options ................................................. 12
Phoneb ook..................................................... 16
Using the answering machine......................24
Help and support ...........................................33
Troubleshooting g uide ..................................33
Technical details ............................................35
Default settings ............................................. 36
Maintenance and warranty .......................... 37
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.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, ther is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. (3) Connect
the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
FCC Compliance

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PHONE GUIDE
1Menu/OK
2Play/Pause
3Stop/Esc
4Answer on/
off
5Mute/Delete
6Boost
(under
handset)
7Volume up
8Volume
down
9Keypad
10 Handsfree
11 Headset
12 Equalizer
13 Quick dial
memories/
User proles
14 Phonebook
15 Fast forward/
Memo
16 Up/Redial/
Pause
17 Incoming
call light/
New
messages
received
18 Down/Calls
list/Recall
19 Rewind/
OGM
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PowerTel 58 corded phone base
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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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 indicated in this manual.
4. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
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.
SAFETY

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SAFETY
Phone location
Locate corded phone:
• On a dry, at and stable surface
• Where the power cable will not be a trip hazard
• Where it is not obstructed by furniture
• At least three feet from other electrical appliances
• Away from smoke, dust, vibration, chemicals, moisture, heat or direct sunlight.
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.
Important: The phone will produce high volume when Boost is switched on.

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Getting Started — Included Equipment
• 1 Corded Phone Base, Handset and Answering Machine
• 1 Power Adapter
• 1 Telephone Cable
Set up
Connect phone base
1. Plug the power adapter into the back of the corded phone base and the other
end into a wall socket. Turn the power on.
2. Plug the telephone cable into the back of the corded phone base and the
other end into the phone wall jack.
3. Plug one end of the handset cable into the handset and the other end into
the side of the base.
The telephone is now ready for use!
Power
wall socket
GETTING STARTED
Important: Use only Power supply model S008CU1200067 supplied by Ten
Pao Industrial Co., Ltd. for Base unit.

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Corded Phone Handset Display Icons
The following icons can appear in the handset display:
Phone book mode
Ringer off
Handsfree mode
Call in progress
Boost receiver volume is on (Icon will ash)
Handset microphone is muted
You have new calls
New calls in the calls list
Old calls in the calls list
GETTING STARTED

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Phone Menu and Display Guide
The phone menu display allows access to the phone’s 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.
GETTING STARTED

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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 picking up the handset or by pressing .
End a call
Return the corded phone to its base.
Answer a call
1. Lift the handset off the base or press on the corded handset.
Redial a number
The phone stores the last 5 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.
3. To dial the number lift the handset or press to dial in handsfree mode.
Note: Each phone number will be announced from the redial list provided
the Read Number feature is enabled. See page 13 for details.
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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 , and pick up the
handset.
Dial a number in the phone book
1. Open the phone book by pressing .
2. Scroll to nd the desired number using or , pick up the handset.
Dial a number using the quick dial buttons
1. Choose a quick dial number by pressing , or .
2. Pick up the handset to dial the number.
Adjust the handset earpiece volume
Note: The handset earpiece volume is louder than a standard phone.
To adjust the volume during a call, adjust the setting with volume buttons or .
Boost the handset earpiece volume
To boost the handset earpiece volume during a call, press . An image of
an ear will ash in the display and the light on the top of the base will be lit to
show that boost is on.
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CALLING FUNCTIONS
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.
Switch on handsfree mode by pressing . To adjust handsfree volume,
press or (there are 5 levels).
Use a headset (not included)
Plug a headset into the socket on the back of the base and press .
For servicing or replacement, you can purchase a headset with model no. NL100
through the service center or your retailer.
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 will be displayed.
To switch it on again, press . The display will show Unmute.
Switch ringer on and off
1. Press , scroll to highlight ringer tone with or , and press .
2. Scroll using or to highlight volume, then press .
3. Scroll using or to highlight ring off, then press .

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Menu Options
User Proles
The phone can store 3 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 , then scroll using or to
highlight Prole. Then press .
2. Scroll using or to highlight Prole 1, 2, or 3. Then, press .
3. Scroll using or to highlight Name. Then, press .
4. Press to delete current name.
5. Enter a new name (up to ten letters). Then, press .
Change a prole’s handset Volume or Equalizer
1. Press , then scroll using or to highlight Prole and press
again.
2. Scroll using or to highlight Prole 1, 2, or 3. Then, press .
3. Scroll using or until the desired setting (Volume, Boost, or
Equalizer) is highlighted. Press .
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MENU OPTIONS
Changing Menu Settings
Ringer melody — There are ten ringer melodies.
Ringer volume — There are ve volume levels plus Off.
Base key tone — Pressing a button makes a key tone sound if On.
Base display contrast — There are ve contrast levels.
Base display language — There are six languages: English, German,
French, Spanish, Dutch and Italian.
Remember boost — When this feature is set to ON, pressing causes
the handset to remember and use the last boost setting for all calls.
Read number — With this feature set to On, each number is announced
when someone: enters a phone number, presses a quick dial button, scrolls
through entries in the phonebook redial list, or accesses a call list.
Change case — Changes the case setting on the display.
Changing Settings:
1. Open menu by pressing , then scroll using or to highlight
change case and press .
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Change the setting using or and press .

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MENU OPTIONS
Change date/time
1. Open menu by pressing , then scroll using or to highlight
the desired menu setting (see above) and press .
2. Scroll using or to highlight Date & Time and press .
3. Enter the month, day, and year and press .
4. Enter the hours (the handset has a 24-hour clock) and press .
Change clock hours to 12- or 24-hour format display
1. Open menu by pressing , then scroll using or to highlight
Time. Press again.
2. Scroll using or until you highlight Format and press .
3. The display will show the current time format setting (e.g. 24 hour).
4. Change the time format using or and press .
Reset to default settings
It is easy to reset your handset to its default settings.

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MENU OPTIONS
Note: Doing this will delete the phone book, calls and redial lists and any
answering machine messages.
1. Open the menu by pressing , then scroll using or to
highlight Reset. Press again.
2. The display will show PIN:____(Dfault0000). Press to conrm or to
cancel.

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PHONE BOOK
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 a 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 in the phone book
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:
• Press for a space
• Press to delete a number or letter
• Press or for certain special characters
• Press to change to upper and lower case
Note: To enter the same letter twice, enter the letter and then pause until
the cursor moves to the next space before entering it again.

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PHONE BOOK
Enter a name and number in the phone book
1. Press and hold for 2 seconds until the display shows Enter Name and
a ashing cursor.
2. Use the keypad to enter the name to be stored. Then, press .
3. Enter the phone number to be stored. Then, press .
4. Scroll using or to choose a ringer melody for this name and
number. Press . The display will show Saved.
Edit a phone book entry
1. Press .
2. Scroll using or to nd the entry to edit.
3. Open options by pressing , then scroll using or to highlight Edit.
Press .
4. Edit the name using or to move the cursor, enter the new
letters, and press .
5. Edit the phone number using or to move the cursor, enter the
new digits, and press .
6. Scroll using or to choose a ringer melody for this name and number

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PHONE BOOK
and press . The display will show Saved.
Delete a phone book entry
1. Press .
2. Scroll using or to nd the entry to delete.
3. Open options by pressing , then scroll using or to highlight
Delete, and press .
4. The display will show the Delete? Press to conrm the deletion or
to cancel.
Delete all phone book entries
1. Press .
2. Open options by pressing , then scroll using or to highlight
Delete All, and press .
3. The display will show Delete All? Press to conrm the deletion
or to cancel.

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PHONE BOOK
Using quick dial memory
A phone can store a name (max. 16 characters) and telephone number
(max. 24 digits) under each of its quick dial memory buttons: , and .
Store a quick dial name and number
1. Choose the quick dial button under which to store a name and number by
pressing either , or and press .
2. Press , or and press .
3. Enter the name to store and press .
4. Enter the phone number to store and press .
5. Scroll or to choose a ringer melody for this name and number
and press . The display shows Saved.
Edit a quick dial entry
1. Choose the quick dial entry to edit by pressing either , or .
2. Press . Edit is displayed, press again.
3. Use or to move the cursor, enter the new letters. Press .

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PHONE BOOK
4. Use or to move the cursor, enter the new digits, and press .
5. Scroll using or to choose a ringer melody for this name and number
and press . The display will show Saved.
Delete a quick dial entry
1. Choose the quick dial entry to delete by pressing either ,
or .
2. Press . Press to highlight Delete and press .
3. The display will show Delete? Press to conrm or to cancel.
Change case
1. Change to upper or lower case in the phone book input name by pressing
button.