Amplicomms PowerTel 196 User manual

USER MANUAL
PowerTel 196

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SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION OF TELEPHONE PowerTel 196 ---------------------------4
INSTALLATION -------------------------------------------------------------------5
Recommendations --------------------------------------------------------------5
Telephone installation ---------------------------------------------------------5
Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------6
GENERAL USE --------------------------------------------------------------------6
Make a call ------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Call from memories --------------------------------------------------------------6
Dial back an outgoing number ------------------------------------------------6
Answering a call ------------------------------------------------------------------7
Set hands-free volume ----------------------------------------------------------7
Set handset volume (and audio-boost) --------------------------------------7
Handset receiver equalizer adjustment --------------------------------------7
PROGRAMMING -----------------------------------------------------------------8
Select language ------------------------------------------------------------------8
Select contrast --------------------------------------------------------------------8
Set direct access memories M1/M2/KEY1 -----------------------------------10
Phonebook ----------------------------------------------------------------------11
Delete an entry ------------------------------------------------------------------10
View or dial an entry -----------------------------------------------------------11
Key tones --------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Wall mounting -------------------------------------------------------------------5
Set ringer volume ----------------------------------------------------------------7
Set Flash Time --------------------------------------------------------------------8
Ringer tone -----------------------------------------------------------------------8
Confirmation tone ---------------------------------------------------------------9
Software version -----------------------------------------------------------------9
Dial mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Reset ------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Copy a contact or call list number to M1/M2/KEY1------------------------10

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SECURITY ------------------------------------------------------------------------18
ENVIRONMENT -------------------------------------------------------------18
CONFORMITY ------------------------------------------------------------------18
WARRANTY ---------------------------------------------------------------------16
Edit a name and number ------------------------------------------------------11
Delete an entry ------------------------------------------------------------------12
Delete all contacts --------------------------------------------------------------12
Memory status ------------------------------------------------------------------12
Caller ID and calls list -----------------------------------------------------------12
Caller ID --------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Call list ----------------------------------------------------------------------------12
View the call list -----------------------------------------------------------------13
Dial a number in the call list ---------------------------------------------------13
Copy a call list number to the phonebook ----------------------------------13
Delete an entry ------------------------------------------------------------------13
Delete the entire call list -------------------------------------------------------13
Date and time -----------------------------------------------------------------14
Set the date and time ----------------------------------------------------------14
Set the time format -------------------------------------------------------------14
Help -------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
No dial tone ----------------------------------------------------------------------15
No ring tone ---------------------------------------------------------------------15
Caller ID service does not work -----------------------------------------------15
A phonebook entry cannot be stored ---------------------------------------15
No display ------------------------------------------------------------------------15

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DESCRIPTION OF TELEPHONE PowerTel 196
1. LCD screen
2. Right soft key
3. Indicator (incoming call)
4. Handset Receiver Equalizer
5. Phonebook key
6. Flash key
7. Redial key
8. Audio boost (Handset receiver volume amplify)
9. Handsfree or Handset volume increase/decrease
10. Handsfree key
11. 2 one touch direct memory (M1 and M2)
12. Left soft key
13. Hanger knob
14. Up
15. Return key
16. Down/CID Review
17. Ringer pitch
18. Ringer volume control
19. AMPLIFY Override Switch
20. DC 6V input
21. Line jack
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INSTALLATION
• Do not expose the phone to direct sunlight or excessive temperature.
• Operating temperature between + 5 ° C and + 40 ° C.
• Your phone must be installed at least 1 meter away from radio equipment
such as television, cell phone, etc.
• Your phone should be placed on a flat surface for more stability.Plug the
coiled cord into the handset (A) and into the socket on the left side of the
phone (B).
• Plug the small end of power adapter into power jack on base (D)
• Plug the large end of power adapter into a wall outlet (E)
• Plug the telephone cord into the socket at the back of the set and into the
wall outlet (C) or into the telephone port of the internet box.For desktop
position, raise the 2 feet under the base (F).
Recommendations
Telephone installation
(A)
(B)
(E)
(C)
(F)
(D)
• Fold the 2 feet under the base (F).
• Flip the small plastic piece on the base (13).
• Drill two 6mm holes spaced 100mm apart.Insert 2 wall plugs and screw in the
wood screws (3.5 mm in diameter and 30 mm long).
• Mount the base to the 2 screws by pulling it downwards.
Wall mounting

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• Pick up the handset or press the key.
• Dial the number using the keypad.
• To end the call : Put back the handset on the base or press the key.
• Pick up the handset or press key.
• Press , or + / + Call.
• At the end of the call, hang up the handset or press the key.
• Press the key.
• Press or to select the number.
• Pick up the handset or press the key.
GENERAL USE
Make a call
Call from memories
Dial back an outgoing number
• Only use the 6.0V DC power supply provided with the telephone.
AC/DC power adaptor model : HJ-0600400P1-EU or HJ-0600400A1-UK
Manufacturer : Shenzhen Huajin Electronic Co., Ltd.
Input : AC 100 - 240 V ; 50/60 Hz ; 0.15A max.
Output : DC 6.0V ; 400mA
OR
AC/DC power adaptor model : AT-337E-060045A or AT-536B-060045B
Manufacturer : Shenzhen Baijunda Electronic Co., Ltd.
Input : AC 100 - 240 V ; 50/60 Hz ; 0.2A max.
Output : DC 6.0V ; 450mA
For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Caution
PT196 is a FULL DUPLEX phone, allowing you to enjoy simultaneous 2-way
conversation without any acoustic feedback, in the receiver during normal
conversation as well as in handsfree mode conversation.

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Equalizer
Choose the sound profile that suits you best.
Slide the switch to adjust the handset receiver sound frequency pitch
(3 selections) .
Set handset volume (and audio-boost)
During handset conversation, 2 modes of amplification are available:
• Standard mode
Press or to increase or decrease (8 levels).
• Audio boost mode ( extra strong upto + 60db)
During handset conversation, press the key. Press this button again to stop
amplification.
A slider on the back of the phone (AMPLIFY) is used to always activate the
audio boost function. By default, the position is "OFF" If it is in the "ON"
position, the audio boost will be automatically activated at each call.
During (hands-free) conversation :
• Press to increase the volume.
• Press to decrease the volume.
• 8 levels can be selected.
Set hands-free volume
Set ringer volume
Slide the switch to adjust the ringer volume .
Note : When the ringer is off, the call light will still flash to indicate an
incoming call.
• To answer : pick up the handset or press the key (hands-free mode).
• To hang up : replace the handset on the base or press the key.
Answering a call

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Select contrast
1. Press Menu.
2. Press or to select Settings. Press OK.
3. Press or to select Display contrast. Press OK.
4. Press or to select the required level. Press OK.
5. Press to return to standby.
1. Press Menu.
2. Press or to select Settings. Press OK.
3. Press or to select Recall time. Press OK.
4. Press or to select the required flash time. Press OK.
5. Press to return to standby.
Select language
1. Press Menu.
2. Press or to select Settings. Press OK.
3. Press or to select the Language. Press OK.
4. Press or to select the required language. Press OK.
5. Press to return to standby.
Ringer tone
You can set different ringer tones for your calls. Choose from 20 different
tones.
You will hear a sample ring as you scroll to each ring tone.
1. Press Menu.
2. Press or to select Settings. Press OK.
3. Press or to select Ringer tone. Press OK.
4. Press or to select the required ringer tone. Press OK.
5. Press to return to standby.
PROGRAMMING
Set Flash Time

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Key tones
When you press a button on the keypad, you will hear a beep. You can switch
these beeps on or off.
1. Press Menu.
2. Press or to select Settings. Press OK.
3. Press or to select Keypad tones. Press OK.
4. Press or to select Tones On or Tones Off. Press OK.
5. Press to return to standby.
Confirmation tones
When you confirm a setting, you will hear a beep. You can switch these beeps
on or off.
1. Press Menu.
2. Press or to select Settings. Press OK.
3. Press or to select Confirmation tones. Press OK.
4. Press or to select Tones On or Tones Off. Press OK.
5. Press to return to standby.
Software version
1. Press Menu.
2. Press or to select Settings. Press OK.
3. Press or to select Software version. Press OK.
4. The software version is displayed
5. Press to return to standby.
Dial Mode
1. Press Menu.
2. Press or to select Settings. Press OK.
3. Press or to select Dial mode. Press OK.
4. Press or to select Tone or Pulse. Press OK.
5. Press to return to standby.

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Reset
1. Press Menu.
2. Press or to select Settings. Press OK.
3. Press or to select Reset. Press OK.
4. Press or to select Reset settings or Delete user data. Press OK.
5. Press Yes to confirm.
6. Press to return to standby.
Set Direct access memories M1/M2/KEY1
1. Press Menu.
2. Press or to select Direct memory. Press OK.
3. Press or to select M1, M2 or KEY1. Press Add or Options/Edit/OK.
4. Enter the number using the keypad. Press Save.
5. Press to return to standby.
Delete an entry
1. Press Menu.
2. Press or to select Direct memory. Press OK
3. Press or to the entry you want to delete. Press Options.
4. Press or to select Delete. Press OK.
5. The display shows Are You Sure?. Press Yes.
6. Press to return to standby.
Copy a contact or call list number to M1/M2/KEY1
When M1/M2/KEY1 are empty :
1. Press Menu.
2. Press or to select Direct memory. Press OK.
3. Press or to select M1, M2 or KEY1. Press Add.
4. Press Options.
5. Press or to select From contacts or From calls list. Press OK.
6. Press or to select the number. Press Select.
7. Press to return to standby.