Amplicom PowerTel 680 User manual

User Guide
PowerTel
680

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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions........................ 6
Getting S tarted ................................................ 8
Set up ................................................................ 8
Phone Menu and Display Guide................... 15
Calling Functions ........................................... 16
Menu Options – Corded Phone ....................22
Menu Options - Cordless Phone ..................40
Using the answering machine...................... 51
Using the Wrist Shaker .................................58
Adding a Handset ..........................................66
Help and support ...........................................75
Troubleshooting g uide .................................. 75
Technical details ............................................78
Default settings ............................................. 79
Cordless handset ........................................... 79
Maintenance and Warranty .......................... 81
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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PHONE GUIDE
PowerTel 680 Cordless handset and charger 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.
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 Charging
12 Volume
up/down
13 Memory 2
14 Up/Redial
15 Headset socket
(Headset not
included)
16 Phone book/
Save/OK
17 Recall
18 End call
19 Down/Calls list/
Equalizer
20 Keypad
21 #/Keylock
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2
3
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5
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10
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PHONE GUIDE
1Menu/OK
2Play/Pause
3Stop/Esc/
Ans on off
4Mute/
Delete
5Equalizer
6Boost
(under
handset)
7Volume up
8Volume
down
9Keypad
10 Handsfree
11 Headset
12 Find handset/
Intercom/
Registration
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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Wrist shaker
1Emergency button
Note: Can only be
used with the
PowerTel 680 telephone
2Battery charging red light
3Power on/off
4Wrist strap
5Registration mode/
Out of range/Low battery
2 color green or red light
6Charging contacts
7Charging unit
8Incoming call green light
12 8
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6 7
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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, corded phone, and wrist-shaker 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
Power failure can affect your phone and equipment. Only the corded phone will
work if there is a power failure.
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
Set up
1. Connect the corded phone base
i. Plug the power adapter into the back of the corded phone base and the other
end into a wall socket. Turn the power on.
ii. Plug the telephone cable into the back of the corded phone base and the
other end into the phone wall jack.
iii. Plug one end of the handset cable into the handset and the other end into
the side of the base.
GETTING STARTED
• 1 Corded Phone Base, Handset and
Answering Machine
• 1 Cordless Handset
• 1 Battery Cover
• 1 Charger Base (For Cordless Handset)
• 2 Power Adapters
• 1 Telephone Cable
• 2 Rechargeable AAA 2.4V 750mAh NiMH
Battery Packs
• 1 Wrist Shaker With Strap
• 1 Charger Unit for Wrist Shaker (With
Power Adapter Plug Attached)

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GETTING STARTED
Important: Use only Power supply model S008CU1200067 supplied by Ten
Pao Industrial Co., Ltd. for Base unit.
2. Connect cordless phone charger base
Plug the other power adapter that is already attached to charger base into the
wall socket and switch the power on.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Connect telephone cable
After initial charge, plug the telephone cable into the telephone wall socket.
Caution: Risk of explosion
if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according
to the instructions.

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Connect and charge wrist shaker
Important: Use only the power adapter supplied, otherwise wrist shaker
may not work.
1. Plug in the charger unit
Plug the charger unit into the wall socket.
2. Place the wrist shaker in the
charger unit
Place wrist shaker on its charger unit, with
the two connection points facing down. A red light on the wrist shaker indicates
it is charging properly. Charge the wrist shaker for 10 hours before use.
Note: When fully charged, the wrist shaker’s battery will last ve days. The
larger red light will ash slowly when the battery is low and needs to charge
for 10 hours.
3. Switch wrist shaker on/off
Press and hold for ve seconds, until the green light with the warning
triangle comes on.
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Note: The light ashes green then red if the wrist shaker is not registered or
is out of range. Bring it closer to the PowerTel telephone to ensure it is with-
in range. If the light still ashes, see page 57 for registration instructions.
Off: Press and hold for about ve seconds, until the green light goes off.
5. Turn on SOS Motor feature
The SOS Motor feature causes the wrist shaker to vibrate when a call comes in.
i. At the corded phone base: Press (under the display).
ii. Use to scroll to SOS Motor. Press again.
iii. Use or to scroll to On. Press again. Saved is displayed.
Power on/off button
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Wrist strap
The wrist strap allows the wrist shaker to be worn like a watch. To attach or
adjust the wrist strap:
1. Thread it from the back through one of the slots.
2. Slide the strap across the back of the wrist shaker.
3. Thread it back to front through the other slot.
4. Place the strap around the wrist and connect the velcro fasteners.
The telephones and wrist shaker are now ready for use!
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Corded Phone Base 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
Internal call in progress
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Cordless Phone Handset Display Icons
The following icons can appear in the handset display:
GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
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)

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Phone Menu and Display Guide
The phone menu display allows access to each phone’s functionality. These
features work from both the corded phone and the cordless handset.
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 (corded phone) or (cordless handset).
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 using the corded phone
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Press to delete a mistaken entry.
3. Dial the number by picking up the handset or by pressing .
Make a call using the cordless phone
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Press to delete a mistaken entry.
3. Dial the number by pressing .
End a call
Return the corded phone to its base, or press on the cordless handset.
Answer a call
1. Lift the handset off the base or press on the corded handset.
2. For the cordless handset, press and then speak into the phone.
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Redial a number using the corded phone base
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 24 for details.
Redial a number using the cordless handset
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 is
highlighted and then press to dial the number.
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CALLING FUNCTIONS
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
corded handset or press on the cordless 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 corded
handset or press on the cordless handset.
Dial a number using the quick dial buttons
1. Choose a quick dial number by pressing , or on the corded
phone or or on the cordless handset.
2. Pick up the corded handset or press on the cordless 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, push the button on the side of the handset
up or down.

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CALLING FUNCTIONS
Boost the handset earpiece volume
To boost the handset earpiece volume during a call, press (cordless phone)
or (corded phone). An image of an ear will ash in the display and the light
on the top of the headset will be lit to show that boost is on.
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.
Corded Phone: Switch on handsfree mode by pressing . To adjust
handsfree volume, press or (there are 5 levels).
Cordless Phone:
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.
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Use a headset (not included) with the corded phone
Plug a headset into the socket on the back of the base and press .
Use a headset (not included) with the cordless phone
Plug your headset into the headset socket marked on the right side of the
handset.
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.
Corded Phone:
To switch off the mouthpiece, press . Mute will be displayed.
To switch it on again, press . The display will show Unmute.
Cordless Phone:
To switch off the mouthpiece, press . Mute On will be displayed.
To switch it on again, press . The display will show Off.
Switch the cordless handset ringer on and off
To switch the ringer on and off, press and hold for ve seconds.
CALLING FUNCTIONS