Cortelco Trendline 8150 Setup guide

TRENDLINE
MODEL 8150 TELEPHONE
WITH VOLULME CONTROL
OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
TM

TRENDLINE
MODEL 8150 TELEPHONE
• Desk/Wall Mountable • Dial Light • Tone/
PulseSwitchableDialing•FLASH•LastNum-
berRedial•MUTE•RESET•RingerVolume
Control • Hearing-Aid Compatible
THANKYOU
FORPURCHASINGTHISTELEPHONE
Your new telephone was made
by people who take a great deal
of PRIDE in producing quality
products to assure you years of
trouble-freeservice.
We want you to know all about your new
telephone, how to install it, the features it
provides, and the services you can expect
fromitsuse.Wehaveincludedthisinformation
inyourOwner’sInstructionManual.
PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING
AND USING YOUR NEW TELEPHONE.
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TableOfContents
Important Safety Instructions .......................................2
Features Of Your Telephone .........................................4
Installing Your Telephone ..............................................6
Unpacking Your Telephone..............................................6
Modular Wall Jacks..........................................................6
Desk Installation...............................................................7
Wall Installation ................................................................7
Position The Cradle Tab ..................................................8
Check For Dial Tone ........................................................8
Directory Card .................................................................8
Before Using Your Telephone.......................................9
Maintenance Information ...............................................9
Telephone Service Problems .....................................10
No Dial Tone ...................................................................10
Dial Tone But No Ringing ................................................10
Dial Tone But No Dialing .................................................10
Repair of Your Telephone ............................................11
The FCC Wants You To Know ......................................12

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Always follow basic safety precautions when
using your telephone equipment to reduce the
risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.
4. Do not use the telephone near water. For
example, do not use near a bathtub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming
pool, or in a wet basement.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand or table. The product may fall
causing serious damage to the product.
6. Use only the type power source indicated
on the label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.
7. Donotplaceanyobjectsonthetelephoneline
cord. Do not locate this product where the
line cord will be walked on.
8. Do not block or cover ventilation slots and
openingsinthebottomofthetelephone. Never
spillliquidonthetelephoneorpushobjectsof
any kind through ventilation slots. Liquid or
objects may touch dangerous voltage points
or short out parts that could result in a risk of
fire or electrical shock.
9. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble this product, but take it to a
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repair work is required. Opening or remov-
ing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other risks. Incorrect reassem-
bly can cause electrical shock when the
appliance is subsequently used.
10. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the line cord is frayed or plugs
damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the tele
phone.
c. Ifthetelephonehasbeenexposedtorain
or water.
d. If the product does not operate properly
by following the operating instructions.
(Adjust only those controls, that are
covered by the operating instructions
because improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will
oftenrequireextensivework byaqualified
technician to restore the product to
normal operation.)
e. If the telephone has been dropped or the
cabinet damaged.
f. If the telephone exhibits distinct change
in performance.
11. Avoidusingatelephone(otherthanacordless
type) during an electrical storm. There may
be a remote risk of electrical shock from
lightning.
12. Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in the risk of fire or
electrical shock.
13. Donotuseatelephonetoreportagasleakin
the vicinity of the leak.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

FEATURESOFYOURTELEPHONE
Hearing-AidCompatibleHandset ThehandsetonyourTrendline
telephone is equipped with a TONE/PULSE switch, a lighted dial,
MUTE, FLASH, RESET AND REDIAL buttons, and a receiver that
works with magnetically-coupled hearing aids.
TONE/PULSESwitch TheTONE/PULSE switchisusedtosetthe
type of dialing for your telephone to match the local service from
your telephone company. The PULSE position is for Pulse dialing
service. The TONE position is for Tone dialing service. (Some
telephone companies cannot accept Tone dialing.)
PushbuttonDial Thepushbuttondialisusedtodialnumbersusing
either pulse or tone dialing. The dial light is on when you lift the
handset.
MUTE Button You can press and hold the MUTE button so that
the other party cannot hear the conversation at your telephone.
You can continue to listen to the other party.
FLASH Button The FLASHbuttonsends aninterruptsignal to the
distant office. The interrupt is a 600-millisecond, timed line discon-
nect which tells the distant office that you wish to use an available
feature. The results of a FLASH signal will depend on the services
you have available.
RESET Button Use the RESET button to disconnect a call and
receive dial tone for making another call. The line remains discon-
nected for as long as you press the RESET button.
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FEATURESOFYOURTELEPHONE
REDIAL Button Your Trendline telephone stores in memory the
last number dialed (32 digits maximum). You can dial the stored
number by lifting the handset and pressing the REDIAL button.
You can erase the number stored in memory by lifting the
handset and dialing any digit.
Cradle Tab The cradle tab can be positioned for desk installation
of the telephone base, or to hold the handset in place for wall
installation.
Directory Use the directory on the telephone base to record
emergency and frequently-called numbers.
Telephone Line Cord Jack Connect the modular line cord
supplied with your telephone at this jack: long cord for desk
installation; short cord for wall installation.
Ringer Volume Control The 3-position switch (located on the
side of the telephone base) is used to set ringer volume. You can
select high volume (HI), low volume (LO), or you can silence the
ringer (OFF).
Receiver Volume Control can be adjusted by use of thumb
wheel, on back of handset, to achieve an acceptable sound level
for the hearing impared user.

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INSTALLINGYOURTELEPHONE
UNPACKINGYOURTELEPHONE
Check the contents of the carton. Make sure you have a
telephone, a 12-foot handset cord, a long modular line cord, and
a short modular line cord.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the place of
purchase.
MODULAR JACKS
To install your telephone, you must have a modular wall jack
at the desired location, or a 4-prong jack that can be modified with
a 4-prong adapter. If your telephone line does not have a modular
walljack,orajackthatcanbemodified,youmusthaveoneinstalled.
DANGER: Toreducetheriskofelectricalshockand
personalinjury,observethefollowingwheninstall-
ingstationwiring:
1. Never install telephone wiring during a light-
ningstorm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations
unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or
terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying
telephonelines.
Various types of modular wall
jacks are shown to the right. The
USOCRJ11Cmodularwalljackis
fordesktelephonesandtheUSOC
RJ11W modular wall jack is for
modular wall telephones.
Various types of 4-prong wall
jacks are shown to the right along
with a 4-prong adapter. The 4-
prong adapter plugs into the wall
jack for modular wall jack service.

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INSTALLINGYOURTELEPHONE
DESKINSTALLATION
To install as a desk telephone, use the long modular line cord
provided and refer to the diagram.
•On the bottom of the
telephone base, locate
themodularjackinsidethe
cavity.Plug one endofthe
line cord into the jack.
•Route the cord as
shown through the chan-
nel to the back of the tele-
phone base.
•Plug the unattached end of the line cord into the modular
wall jack.
WALL INSTALLATION
To install a wall telephone, use the short modular line cord
provided and refer to the diagram.
•On the bottom of the telephone base, locate the modular
jack inside the cavity. Plug one end of the short line cord into
the jack.
•While holding the telephone base close to the mount-
ing location, plug the unattached end of the line cord into the
modular wall jack. Excess line cord must be folded into the
cavity.
•Note the two mounting studs on the modular wall jack.
Alignthetelephonesothat the twomounting studsare inserted
into the two slotted holes in the telephone base. Slide the
telephone down until it is tightly seated.

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INSTALLINGYOURTELEPHONE
POSITIONTHECRADLETAB
To position the cradle tab for the type of installation
desired, refer to the diagram.
• Apply upward pressure on the serrated area to loosen and
remove the cradle tab.
• Rotate the cradle tab for the desired position. The tab should
be up for hanging the handset in a wall installation or down for
a desk installation.
• Apply downward pressure on the serrated area to lock the
cradle tab in place.
CHECKFORDIALTONE
Lift the handset and listen for dial tone.
•When you hear dial tone, your telephone is ready to use.
•If you do not hear dial tone, refer to the Telephone Service
Problems part of your manual.
DIRECTORYCARD
Remove the clear plastic cover from the directory card
tray, and remove the card. Record your frequently called and
emergency telephone numbers. Place the card into the tray and
reinstall the plastic cover.

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BEFOREUSINGYOURTELEPHONE
1. Set the ringer volume control. If the control is set to OFF,
you will not hear the ringer when someone calls you.
2. Your telephone has a TONE-PULSE switch. Set the switch
to match the dialing service from the telephone company.
•If you have pulse service, set the Tone-Pulse switch to
PULSE.
•If you set the switch for TONE service, you must have
TONE service or you cannot dial.
•If you set the switch for PULSE service and you have
TONE service, you can dial numbers, but you cannot use
distant services, such as bank-by-phone, which require TONE
signals.
•If you have PULSE service and your telephone has a
TONE-PULSE switch, you can set the switch to PULSE and
dial a distant service and then set the switch to TONE to use
the service.BESURETOSETTHESWITCHTOPULSEWHEN
YOUFINISHTHECALL.
MAINTENANCEINFORMATION
Treat your telephone with care for trouble-free performance.
Avoid dropping the handset. Carefully place the handset on-hook
after use.
Clean your telephone with a damp cloth. Stains may be
removed with a mild soap. Do not use liquid or aerosol detergents
or cleaning agents.

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TELEPHONESERVICEPROBLEMS
If you have any problems with your telephone service,
determine if the problem is with your telephone or the telephone
companylines.BEFORECALLINGTHETELEPHONECOMPANY,be
aware that they may charge you for a service call if the problem
is caused by your telephone.
NODIALTONE
• Unplug your telephone from the wall jack. Plug a substitute
telephone that is known to work properly into the same wall
jack.
• If the problem persists when using the substitute telephone,
notify the telephone company.
• If the substitute telephone works properly, you must have your
telephone repaired before reconnecting it to the wall jack.
DIALTONEBUTNORINGING
• CheckthattheRINGERVOLUMECONTROLisnotsettoOFF.
• Set the RINGER VOLUME CONTROL to HIGH and have
someone on another line call you. Before answering the call,
set the RINGER VOLUME CONTROL to the desired volume.
DIALTONEBUTNODIALING
• Set the TONE/PULSE switch. You cannot dial out in TONE
position if you have Rotary Dial Service.
• For Rotary Dial Service, set the switch to PULSE position.
• For Tone Dial Service, set the switch to TONE position.
• Try both positions if you are not sure.

REPAIROFYOURTELEPHONE
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE TELEPHONE YOURSELF.
Telephones manufactured by Cortelco must be returned to us for
repair.
You can return your telephone to Cortelco for repair or
replacement in accordance with our LIMITED WARRANTY.
DATE-OF-PURCHASE Cortelco warrants telephones against
defects in material and workmanship in accordance with our
LIMITED WARRANTY. If your telephone is returned for repair,
include a copy of your sales receipt containing the date-of-
purchase.DONOTINCLUDETHEORIGINALSALESRECEIPT.
If date-of-purchase is not included, the factory date printed
onthelabelonthebottomofyourtelephonewillbeusedasthedate-
of-purchase. The factory date allows six months for distribution
and sale of the telephone.
If you return your telephone for repair, the warranty period
is not extended. The original date-of-purchase continues to apply
to your warranty.
OUT-OF-WARRANTY REPAIR We will repair this telephone for a
nominalfeeaftertheLIMITEDWARRANTYhasexpiredifyousend
it to us in a complete and undamaged condition. The repaired
telephone will be shipped to you C.O.D., freight collect.
FOREIGNATTACHMENTS Removeallattacheddevices,suchas
adapter plugs or long cords, from your telephone before returning
for repair. We do not assume responsibility for repair or return of
attachments.CheckourLIMITEDWARRANTY.
RETURN-FOR-REPAIR PACKAGING If you are returning a tele-
phonetousforrepair,packageitcarefully,preferablyintheoriginal
carton. Be sure to include your return address, a copy of the sales
receipt showing date-of-purchase, and a note describing the
problem you have with your telephone. Shipping must be prepaid.
If the telephone is in warranty, it will be repaired or replaced, at our
option, at no cost to you, and it will be returned shipping prepaid.
Ship telephones (shipping prepaid) to:
Cortelco
REPAIRCENTER
1703 SAWYER ROAD
CORINTH,MS38834
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THEFCCWANTSYOUTOKNOW
DESIGNCOMPLIANCE Yourtelephoneisdesignedtocomplywith
FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 68. It can be connected to the
telephone network as FCC-registered terminal equipment. The
registration number is printed on the label on the bottom of your
telephone.
NOTIFICATIONTOTHETELEPHONECOMPANY Asacustomer
of the local telephone company, you must, if they ask, tell them
before connecting your telephone to the telephone company lines.
ThetelephonecompanymayneedtheFCCregistrationnumberand
the ringer equivalence of the telephone. This information is printed
on a label on the bottom of your telephone.
RINGER EQUIVALENCE The ringer equivalence indicates the
amount of power that your telephone draws from the telephone
company line during ringing. The number is printed on the label on
the bottom of your telephone.
If you have more than one telephone (or other terminal device)
connected to the telephone company line, you should total the
ringer equivalence numbers (REN’s), and be sure that the total is
notmore than five.Your telephones maynot ring ifthetotal ismore
thanfive. Also,insomerurallocations,yourtelephonemay notring
if the REN total is more than three.
RESTRICTIONS You must not connect your telephone to coin-
operated lines or party lines.
INTERFERENCE POTENTIAL Your telephone has a pushbutton
dial that generates radio frequency energy. If not properly used,
it may interfere with radio and television reception. If the telephone
does cause interference with reception, move the radio or televi-
sion to another electrical circuit or another location. If necessary,
you may need to seek advice from an experienced technician.
INSTALLATION This model telephone must be connected to the
telephone company lines through a modular jack. The required
USOCforthemodularjackisRJ11CfordeskmountingandRJ11W
for wall mounting. The USOC number is printed on the label on the
bottom of your telephone.
TYPEOFDIALING YourtelephonehasaTONE/PULSEswitchthat
allows Tone or Pulse dialing. To use TONE dialing, you must have
TONEservicefromyourtelephonecompanytouseyourtelephone
for dialing. Note that you will usually be charged extra for TONE
service.
HEARING-AID COMPATIBILITY The handset on your telephone
will work with magnetically-coupled hearing aids. You can use a
hearing aid equipped with a T (Telephone) switch.
IN CASE OF TROUBLE If your telephone should cause problems
on the telephone line, the telephone company can temporarily
disconnect your service. The telephone company must then notify
and allow you to correct the problem.
The telephone company may from time to time change its lines or
equipment.Theymustnotifyyouifplannedchangeswillaffectyour
telephone service, to allow you to take steps to prevent interrup-
tions.
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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, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a CLASS B digital device, pursu-
ant 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, there 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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV
technician for help.

LIMITEDWARRANTY
If this telephone was purchased by you new in the U.S. or
Puerto Rico, Cortelco warrants the telephone against
defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2)
years from the date of original purchase. This warranty is in
lieu of all other express warranties. During the warranty
period, Cortelco agrees to repair or, at its option, replace the
defective telephone, or any part of it, without charge for parts
or labor. This is your exclusive remedy. This warranty does
not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse,
improperinstallationoroperation,lackofreasonablecare,the
affixing of any attachment not provided by Cortelco with the
telephone and loss of parts. The warranty is voided in the
event any unauthorized person alters or repairs the
telephone.
Telephone companies use different types of equipment and
offer various types of services to customers. Cortelco
does not warrant that this telephone is compatible
with the type of equipment of any particular phone
company or the services provided by it.
CortelcoDISCLAIMSANYIMPLIEDWARRANTY,INCLUDING
THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE
WARRANTYOFFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,AS
OFTHEDATEONEYEARFROMTHEORIGINALPURCHASE
OFTHETELEPHONE.CortelcoASSUMESNORESPONSIBIL-
ITYFORANYSPECIAL,INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
THISWARRANTYGIVESYOUSPECIFICLEGALRIGHTS,AND
YOUMAYHAVEOTHERRIGHTSWHICHVARYFROMSTATE
TOSTATE.SOMESTATESDONOTALLOWTHEEXCLUSION
ORLIMITATIONOFSPECIAL,INCIDENTALORCONSEQUEN-
TIALDAMAGESORLIMITATIONSONHOWLONGANIMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND
LIMITATIONMAYNOTAPPLYTOYOU.
If failure occurs and your telephone is in warranty, service
shall be provided by returning the telephone to Cortelco -
Repair Center, 1703 Sawyer Road, Corinth,
Mississippi 38834, shipping prepaid. The telephone will
be repaired or replaced if examination by us determines the
telephone to be defective. Telephones received damaged as
a result of shipping will require you to file a claim with the
carrier.
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