Command Communications privatetime PT1000 Manual

Introduction to the PrivateTIME®PT1000
Thank you for purchasing the
PrivateTIME PT1000.
The PT1000 is a high-quality
telephone/speakerphone and
digital answering machine with
two unique features.
Its one-touch PrivateTIME
button, that when activated, stops unwanted callers from disturbing
you. Only family and friends that know your PRIVACY code will ring
through. Telemarketers are commanded to hang up, while others are
sent directly to its built-in answering machine without ever ringing
your phones (see page 15).
Off-Hook Alert – Audible alarm and visual indicator alert you to any
extension phone left off-hook throughout your home (see page 19).
Unpacking the PT1000
When you open the PT1000 box for the first time, inspect the
contents. In the box you the should find following items:
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer where
you purchased the unit, or call Customer Service at the number listed
in "One year limited warranty/Service Information."
PT1000 Operator’s Guide

Base unit
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Side
Back
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Set up the PT1000
Installing the 9V battery
The use of a 9V alkaline battery
(not supplied) saves the messages,
time and day settings, privacy
access codes, and remote operation
security codes in the event of a
power failure.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws
on the battery compartment cover, then remove cover.
2. Snap the battery's contacts firmly to the battery connector
and place the battery in the compartment.
3. Replace cover and secure it with the screws.
Replace the battery when Lo displays.
Caution: To avoid losing stored information, be sure the AC power
adapter is plugged in and connected to the PT1000 before
you replace the battery.
Always remove an old or weak battery. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
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Connecting the PT1000
Select a location that is near both a modular phone jack and an
AC outlet.
On a desk
1. Plug one end of the supplied telephone cable into the
TEL LINE port on the back of the PT1000. Plug the
other end of this cable into the telephone wall jack.
2. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the AC 9V
400mA jack on the back of the unit, then plug other end
of the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
3. You can connect an optional Caller ID (not included) –
a. Plug one end of a telephone cable into the Caller ID
LINE port, plug the other end of this cable into the
telephone wall jack.
b. Plug one end of a telephone cable into the Caller ID
PHONE port, plug the other end of this cable into the
PT1000 TEL LINE port.
Note: If you wish to receive Caller ID while PrivateTIME is activated,
set the PT1000 to answer on 2 rings (see page 10 “Setting the
number of rings”). All other phone company Voice Mail services
will not operate when the PrivateTIME function is activated.
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When power is first applied, the display counts from 0 to 20. A beep
sounds, then the following displays may appear:
z0– number of messages
zAl – outgoing message 1 not recorded
zA2 – outgoing message 2 not recorded
zLo –battery is weak or missing
zPh –phone line not connected, or phone in use
On a wall plate
1. Plug the supplied short
telephone cable into the
TEL LINE port on the
back of the unit.
2. Plug the supplied AC
adapter’s barrel plug into
the AC 9V 400mA jack
on the back of the unit.
3. To mount on a wall plate, route the adapter cord hanging
down and the other end of the short telephone cable through
the center of the bracket. Insert the tabs on the top end of the
bracket into the slots on the bottom of the unit, then push the
tab on the bottom end of the bracket into the lower slot on the
unit.
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4. Plug the other end of the short telephone cable into the wall
plate jack, align the base’s keyhole slots with the wall plate
studs, and slide the base downward to secure it.
5. Slide the handset clip
out of its retaining
slot, rotate it 180º
then slide it back into
its slot.
6. Plug one end of the
supplied coiled
handset cord into the
jack on the left side
of the base. Plug the
other end into the
handset’s jack. Then
place the handset on
the base.
7. Plug the adapter into
a standard AC
outlet.
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On a wall
You need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit the keyhole
slots on the mounting bracket.
1. Drill two holes 3 15/16 inches
(100 mm) apart. Then thread
a screw into each hole, letting the
heads extend about 3/16 inch
(5 mm) from the wall.
2. Route the adapter cord hanging down and the other end of the
short telephone cable through the center of the bracket. Insert
the tabs on the top end of the bracket into the slots on the
bottom of the unit, then push the tab on the bottom end of the
bracket into the lower slot on the unit.
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3. Align the keyhole slots with screws and slide the unit down
to secure it, then plug the telephone cable into a modular
phone line jack.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Follow steps 5 – 7 on page 7 to complete this installation.
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