Axesstel TX241G User manual

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INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
The Axesstel TX241G is a dual-band (800/1900Mhz) fixed wireless voice terminal that is perfect for
consumers searching for a seamless POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) land-line replacement
service. TX241G is designed to provide a simple, cost effective dial tone service at a home or
business. The TX241G is powered by an AC adapter with a 1600mAh rechargeable battery backup
to provide continued functionality in the event of a power outage. Its advanced Assisted GPS
(AGPS) feature provides E911 service to accurately determine the location of the caller in case of
an emergency. Axesstel’s TX241G also allows the consumer to migrate from landline to cellular
without losing any functionality of their regular home phone service.

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FEATURES
- CDMA2000 1x-Advanced Voice Services (backward compatible to IS-95 A/B)
- 800/1900 MHz Dual Band
- OMA-DM HFA Activation and FUMO Support
- AGPS for E911 Service Support
- TTY/TDD Telephone Support
- 5 Multiple LED Indicators (Power, Battery, Voicemail Waiting Indicator, Mode, CDMA)
- 2 RJ-11 Bridged Ports to Connect to POTS Phones
- Dial-Tone and DTMF Generation
- Call Waiting, Three-way Calling,Call Forwarding, and Hook Flash
- Call Restriction, Caller ID, and Call Waiting Caller ID
- Rechargeable 1600mAh Li-ion Backup Battery
- USB Diagnostic Port for Firmware Upgrades
- OTA(IS-683A)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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Setting Up Your Voicemail
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Overview
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Making Callls
17
Features
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Answering Calls
18
Safety Precautions
5
Default Reset
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Package Contents
7
Factory Reset
18
TTY/TDD-Mode Setting
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BASIC INSTALLATION
9
Battery Installation
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OPTIONAL FEATURES
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Setting Up The Device
10
Caller ID
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E911 Information
11
Setting Caller ID Mode
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Call Waiting
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GETTING TO KNOW THE TERMINAL
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3-Way Calling
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LED Indicator Lights
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Audio Signals Heard On Phone
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MISCELLANEOUS
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Troubleshooting
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BASIC OPERATION
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Specifications
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Power On/Off
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Safety Information
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Activation
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Avoid placing the terminal in a dusty location, or near a source of gas or fire.
2. Do not shake, hit or drop the terminal.
3. To clean the outside of the terminal, use only a soft, dry cloth, as chemicals such as alcohol,
benzene or acetone can damage the surface of the terminal.
4. Do not twist or pull the cables.
5. Do not disassemble the terminal.
6. Do not use the power adapter if:
- The power cord is damaged.
- The adapter has been damaged in any way.
7. Use only the AXESSTEL provided power adapter. Do not use the AXESSTEL power adapter for
any other purpose.
8. Use only the AXESSTEL provided antenna. Do not use the antenna for any other purpose.
9. Frequency and length of use can affect the life of the self-charging battery. Contact your point of
sale’s customer service department if the battery is not operating properly.
10. Use only the designated self-charging battery. Dispose of exhausted batteries properly.
Never discard a battery in or near a fire or flame.

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11. Do not use the terminal near water, for example, near a bathtub, sink, wet basement, or swimming
pool.
NOTE:
The input voltage and the shape of the power plug may vary from country to country.
NOTE: Use wired or cordless telephones compatible to FCC part 68 only. Non-compliant
telephones may not work properly.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
After opening the package, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown below.
If any item is missing or broken, please call your service provider’s support center.
① Axesstel 1x-Advanced Fixed Wireless Terminal
② CDMA Dipole Antenna
③ Power Adapter (Input: AC100-240V, 50/60Hz / Output:5V/2A)
④ Backup Battery
⑤ User Manual and Quick Guide
⑥ RJ-11 Phone Cord
CAUTION
Use only the power adapter provided. Using another power adapter may cause
permanent damage to your terminal.

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BASIC INSTALLATION
BATTERY INSTALLATION
The TX241G operates on either AC current or its internal battery. However, you should use AC power whenever
possible, reserving the battery for power outages.
1. Open the battery cover on the bottom of the device.
2. Insert the battery into the device.
3. Insert the battery pack in the right position with the battery terminals making contact with the device terminals.
4. Close the battery cover.

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SETTING UP THE DEVICE
1. Connect the antenna by screwing it into
the connector on the back of the device.
2. Connect a wired or cordless telephone to the
device using the supplied RJ-11 phone cord.
3. Plug the power adapter cable into the device.
4. Plug the power adapter into an AC power wall outlet.
WARNING: Do not connect this device to your telephone
wall outlet. This configuration is not supported unless you
have taken steps to disconnect existing landline wiring
coming into your home or office.
NOTE: Use only wired or cordless telephones that conform
to FCC part 68 requirements. Non-compliant telephones
may not work properly.

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E911 INFORMATION
Your device features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911
emergency location services where available. During the emergency call, all the LEDs on the terminal will blink
and your location can then be determined by the 911 operator.
IMPORTANT: Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an emergency call. Some
designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be
equipped to receive GPS location information from your device.

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GETTING TO KNOW THE TERMINAL
LED INDICATOR LIGHTS
Item
Color
Status
Description
POWER
Green
Solid
On
Off
-
Off
BATTERY
Green
Solid Battery is sole source, power above mid-voltage
Green
Blinking AC is sole source, battery charging
Red Solid Battery is sole source, voltage low
Red
Blinking
AC is sole source, no battery
CDMA
Green
Solid
Camped on network
Red
Solid
No CDMA coverage
MODE
Green Solid Incoming call
Red Solid Off-hook
Off - On-hook

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VOICEMAIL
Red Solid Voicemail in the system
Off - No new voicemail
E911 Call
All LEDs Blinking All LEDs blink during emergency call

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AUDIO SIGNALS HEARD ON PHONE
No
Sound
Description
Remarks
1
Normal Dial Tone
Standard dial tone
Your device is working properly.
2 Voicemail Message
Tone Wavering beep
When you receive voice messages you
will hear this tone. The Voicemail LED
will be red. If you have a voicemail
message waiting when you need to make
a call, you need to wait for the dial tone
before you can begin dialing.
3 No Service Tone Extended beep Your device is not working correctly.
4 Howler Tone Fast beep Your phone’s handset is off-hook. Place
the handset back on-hook to cancel this
sound.

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Basic Operation
POWER ON/OFF
ACTIVATION
SETTING UP YOUR VOICEMAIL
MAKING CALLS
ANSWERING CALLS
DEFAULT RESET
FACTORY RESET
TTY/TDD-MODE SETTING

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POWER ON / OFF
The power button is located on the top of the terminal
1. Plug the power adapter into an AC power wall outlet.
2. Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the back of the device.
3. Push the power button on top of the device for several seconds, then release. The green light will illuminate.
4. Turn device off by pushing power button on top of device for several seconds, then release. The green light
will turn off.
ACTIVATION
To activate your TX241G using Over the Air Service Provisioning (if supported by your carrier):
1. Turn on your device.
2. The device will begin its initiation process and start to acquire the network.
3. Wait 2 minutes to complete.
4. From your connected phone dial *228 and follow the voice prompts to complete the activation.
NOTE: Check with your service provider before activation as your device may already be activated.

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SETTING UP YOUR VOICEMAIL
You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your device is activated. Always use
a password to protect against unauthorized access. Please check with your service provider for the
voicemail access number. Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail,
even if your device is in use or turned off.
1. Dial your voicemail number (the phone number assigned to your phone).
2. Follow the prompts to:
•Create your password
•Record your name announcement
•Record your greeting
MAKING CALLS
1. Check if the device is turned on.
2. Lift the handset on any connected phone. You should hear a dial tone.
3. Dial a number as you usually would.
4. Wait for about 3 seconds while your device connects with the number you dialed.
NOTE:You can dial phone numbers with a maximum of 32 digits, including □ * and □ # .

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ANSWERING CALLS
When connected to your TX241G, your phone will ring exactly as if it were connected to a landline.
1. Lift the handset on any connected phone to answer a call.
DEFAULT RESET
If you want to clear any changes you have made to your TX241G’s settings and reset it to the default
settings:
1. Lift the handset on any connected phone.
2. Press □
#□ #□ *□ *□ 3
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3. Enter the four-digit lock code (default is “1234”).
4. Press □
# to reset. You will hear two short tones if successful or four short tones if the reset was unsuccessful.
FACTORY RESET
To reset your device to factory condition:
1. Lift the handset on any connected phone.
2. Press □
#□ #□ *□ *□ 3
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3. Enter the six-digit SPC default code (The default code is “000000”).
4. You will hear two short tones if reset is successful or four short tones if the reset was unsuccessful.

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TTY/TDD-MODE SETTING
Configure your device for TTY use. The default setting is OFF.
1. Lift the handset on any connected TTY/TDD phone and choose one of the following options:
•Press □
*□ *□ 4□ 1□ 0□ # for TTY Full Mode.
•Press □
*□ *□ 4□ 1□ 1□ # for TTY Talk Mode.
•Press □
*□ *□ 4□ 1□ 2□ # for TTY Hear Mode.
•Press □
*□ *□ 4□ 1□ 3□ # to turn TTY off.

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Optional Features
CALLER ID
SETTING CALLER ID MODE
CALL WAITING
3-WAY CALLING