Durabrand PH-417 User manual

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BIGBUTTONSFOREASIER VIEWING&DIALING
RECEIVER VOLUMECONTROL
3ONE-TOUCHMEMORY BUTTONS
INCOMING CALLINDICATORLAMP
FLASH &REDIAL/PAUSE BUTTON
TONE/PULSE SWITCHABLE DIALING
DESK ORWALLMOUNTABLE
15 FOOT EXTRA LONG COILCORD
BIGBUTTONMEMORYPHONE
WITHVOLUMECONTROL
MODEL:PH-417
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASEREADCAREFULLYBEFOREUSE
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When usingyourtelephone equipment, thefollowingbasicsafetyprecautionsshouldalways
befollowedto reducethe risk of fire,electricshock andpersonal injury:
1.Readandfollowallinstructionsandwarnings.
2.Unplugthisproductfromthe walloutletbefore cleaning. Donot useliquidcleaners or
aerosolcleaners.Useaslightlydampenedclothonly.
3.Donotusethisproductnear water,forexample,nearabathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,
orlaundrytub,inawetbasement,ornearaswimmingpool.
4.Donotplace thisproduct on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product mayfall,
causingseriousdamagetoitself.
5.Slots andopenings inthe cabinet at the backorbottomareprovidedforventilation, to
protectthephone fromoverheating,these openingsmustnotbe blocked or covered.The
openingsshouldneverbeblockedbyplacingthe product onthebed,sofa,rug,orother
similarsurface.Thisproductshouldneverbeplacednearoroveraradiator,heatregister
or abuilt-in installationsuchas abookcase orcabinet unless proper ventilationis
provided.
6.Neverpushobjectsofany kind into thisproductthroughcabinet slotsastheymaytouch
dangerous voltage pointsorshortoutparts thatcould resultinriskof fireor electricshock.
Neverspillliquidofany kind on theproduct.
7.Toreduce the riskof electricshock, do not disassemble thisproduct,but take itto a
qualified serviceman,whensomeserviceorrepairworkisrequired.Openingorremoving
covers mayexposeyou todangerousvoltagesorotherrisks. Incorrect reassemblycan
causeelectricshockwhentheapplianceissubsequentlyused.
8.Unplug thisproductfromthewall outletandreferservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel
under thefollowingconditions:
A.Whenthecordorplugisdamagedor frayed.
B.Ifliquid hasbeenspilledintotheproduct.
C.Iftheproducthasbeenexposedtorainorwater.
D.Ifthe product doesnotoperatenormallyby followingtheoperating instructions.Adjust
only those controls thatare covered by theoperating instructionsbecause improper
adjustmentofothercontrolsmayresultindamageandwilloftenrequireextensivework
byaqualified techniciantorestorethe product to normaloperation.
E.Ifthe product hasbeendroppedorthe cabinethasbeendamaged.
F.Iftheproductexhibitsadistinctchange in performance.
9.Avoidusingatelephone(otherthanacordlesstype) duringanelectricalstorm.Theremay
bearemoteriskofelectricshock fromlightning.
10.Donotusethetelephonetoreportagasleakinthevicinityoftheleak.
11.Donotallowanythingtorestonthe telephonecord. Donotlocatethisproductwherethe
cordwill beabused by personswalkingonit.
12.Neverinstalltelephonewiring duringalightningstorm.
13.Neverinstalltelephonejacksinwet locationsunlessthe jackisspeciallydesigned forwet
locations.
14.Nevertouchuninsulatedtelephonewiresorterminals,unlessthe telephonelinehas been
disconnected at thenetwork interface.
15.Becarefulwheninstallingormodifyingtelephonelines.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HELPLINE 1-800-315-5885
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FCCREGISTRATION
Thistelephone setisregisteredwiththe FCCbaseduponcompliancewithPart68ofitsrules.
Connectionofthistelephone tothenationwidetelecommunications network mustbe through
astandard network jack (RJ11Wor RJ11C) whichyou canorder fromyourtelephonecompany,
ifnotalreadyinstalled.
NOTE: FCCregistrationdoesnotconstituteanexpressedorimplied guaranteeof
performance.OnlytheLimitedWarranty inthisbookletcoverstheperformance of this
telephone set.
IMPORTANT FCCINFORMATION
In the event that terminal equipment causes harmto thetelephonenetwork, the telephone
companyshouldnotifythe customer,ifpossible,thatservicemay be stopped.However,where
priornoticeisimpractical,thecompanymaytemporarilycease service providingthatthey:
1.Promptlynotifythe customer.
2.Givethecustomer anopportunityto correct theproblemwiththeirequipment.
3.Informthe customer ofthe right tobring acomplaint to the Federal Communications
Commission pursuant toprocedures set out in FCC Rulesand RegulationsSubpart E of Part68.
Thetelephonecompanymaymakechangesinitscommunicationsfacilities,equipment,
operations or procedures, where suchaction isreasonablyrequired in theoperationofits
businessand isnotinconsistentwiththe rules andregulations inFCCPart68. Ifsuch changes
canbe reasonablyexpectedto render any customerterminal equipment incompatible, the
customer shall be given adequatenoticein writing, to allow the customeran opportunityto
maintain uninterrupted service.
RINGER EQUIVALENCENO.(REN):
The RENisusefultodetermine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone lineand
stillhave all of those devices ringwhen your telephone number iscalled.In most,but notall areas,
thesumofthe REN’sofalldevices connected to one lineshouldnotexceedfive (5.0).Tobe
certain of thenumberof devices you may connect to your line, as determined bythe REN,you
should contact your localtelephone company to determine themaximumRENforyour calling area.
NOTE:
Thisequipment hasbeentested and found to comply withthe limits fora ClassBdigital device,
pursuanttoPart15oftheFCC Rules.Theselimits aredesignedtoprovidereasonable
protectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,
uses,and canradiateradiofrequencyenergyand, ifnotinstalledand usedin accordance with
theinstructions, may causeharmfulinterferencetoradio communications. However, there isno
guarantee that interference will notoccurin aparticular installation. If thisequipment does
causeharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception, trythe following:
1.Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.
2.Increase the separationbetween the equipmentandreceiver.
3.Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuit differentfromthattowhich thereceiveris
connected.
4.Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TV technician forassistance.
GENERAL
TheFCCprohibits customer-providedterminalequipment tobeconnected topartylinesorto
beusedinconjunction withcointelephoneservice.
Thisphoneishearingaidcompatible.
IMPORTANTTELEPHONE COMPANY&FCC INFORMATION
CAUTION:TOREDUCETHE RISKOFFIRE,ELECTRICSHOCKAND PERSONAL
INJURY,DO NOT OPEN CABINET.
WESUGGESTTHATYOU REVIEWTHEFOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY
THEFCC (FEDERALCOMMUNICATIONSCOMMISSION).
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CHECK LIST
Unpackyourset, youshouldfind:
MAIN SET HANDSET
15FOOTHANDSETCORD
(coilcord)
STRAIGHT TELEPHONECORD
SHORT STRAIGHTCORD
(forwallmounting)
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1. COMFORTABLEROUNDED HANDSET
2. 3ONE-TOUCH MEMORYbuttons -Allowsyou to speed dialemergency or other
frequentlydialed numbers.
3. EXTRALARGEKEYPAD buttons -For easier viewing &dialing.
4. REDIAL/PAUSE button -Redialsyour lastnumber,usefulwhen line isbusy.And
alsousefulwhen dialing the number withpause.
5. INCOMING CALLINDICATOR lamp -Flasheswhen phone ringsto show you call
iscoming in.
6. FLASH button -For new dialtone or call waiting.
7. ADJUSTABLEHANDSETVOLUME CONTROL -Adjustsandraisesvolumeof
receiver.
8. STOREbutton -Storesnumbersintomemory.
9. EXTRALONG 15 FOOTCOIL CORD
10. PHONE LINE jack (to Handset)
11. MEMORYINDEX PAPER (under the Handset)
12. REVERSIBLEHANDSETHOLDER (under theHandset)-Forwalluse, holds
handset inupright position.
13. TONE/PULSEswitch -Suitableforcomputerizedcalldirectingalsoelectronic
banking. Alsoworks on older “Rotary”phonesystem.
14. RINGER ON/OFF switch -Turnsoffringerforundisturbedprivacy.
15. PHONELINE jack (to Wall Jack)
16. WALL MOUNT SLOTS -(on the back of the set) For mounting onto wall.
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LOCATION OFCONTROLS
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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
HANDSET
COILEDHANDSET CORD
STRAIGHTTELEPHONE
CORD
ToTelephoneJack
REAR OFTHE
TELEPHONEBASE
1.Insertthe modular plugsofthe COILED HANDSET CORD into the jack of the
TELEPHONEHANDSETandinto thejack on theleft sideoftheTELEPHONE BASE.
2.Insertthe modularplugsof the STRAIGHT TELEPHONE CORDintothemodularjack at
the REAR ofthe TELEPHONEBASE andinto the TELEPHONE WALLJACK (either end
canbepluggedin).
RINGER SETTING
Thisswitchis located on therear of theset.Selectthedesired function of theringer.
ON-Normalsetting of ringson incoming calls.
OFF-No ringson incoming calls.
NOTE:If your RINGER switchisinOFF position, only THIS phone will not ring, other
phonesinyour homeon the sameline will ring.
NOTE:Even if your RINGER switchisinOFF position, the indicator lampwill flash
when there isan incoming call.
TONE/PULSE SWITCH
Selectthe type of dialing that you desireor that your telephone system requires.
TONE-Thephonewilloperateusingtonedialing.(Ifyourphonedoesn’tdialout,
switchto PULSE.)
PULSE-The phone will dialusing rotarypulsedialing.
NOTE: Even when your phone isset to pulseservice, this phone can be switched to
temporarytone dialing for access to servicesthat require tone signaling like
computer systems.Justpress the button after dialing inpulseand your
buttonscan now be used for tonesignaling for thiscall only.
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TOTELEPHONE
WALLJACK
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PHONEOPERATION
RECEIVING CALLS AS ANORMAL TELEPHONE
When the phone rings:
1. Lift the HANDSET and speakinto the mouthpieceof the HANDSET.
2.Hang up the HANDSET when the conversation iscompleted.
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MAKING CALLSAS ANORMAL TELEPHONE
1.Selectthe desireddialing modewith theTONE/PULSEswitch(do this onlythefirst
time).
2.Pick up the HANDSET and listen for adialtone.
3.Dialyour call.
LASTNUMBERREDIALING
The lastnumber you called from the keypad can be redialed bypressing the REDIAL/
PAUSE button. Thisisusefulifthe number called isbusy.
Getanew dialtone and press the REDIAL/PAUSE button. Thisphone will remember
the lastnumber dialed even overnight. If you do not want anyone to know which
number you dialed last, pick up the phone and press anynumber &hang up.
PAUSE FUNCTION
If you makeadialwithapauseinthe number,simplypress the REDIAL/PAUSE button
for the pause.
INCOMINGCALLINDICATOR
Thislamplocated near the RECEIVER VOLUME button will flashwhen the phone
rings.Thisisusefulto see incoming callsand to locate the phone inadarkroom.
NOTE: Even if RINGER switchisinthe OFF position the lampwill flash.
TEMPORARY TONE DIALING
Temporarytone dialing isused onlywhen you haveolder rotaryservice. It allowsyou
accessto servicesthatrequire tone signaling, includingsometone-activatedcomputer
system(e.g.,telephone banking).
Tochange from pulse(rotary)to tone dialing during acall:
1. Dialatelephone number withthe TONE/PULSE switchset to PULSE.
2. Press button; all buttonspressed after thiswill send tone signals.
3. After you hang up, the phone automaticallyreturnsto rotaryservice.
VOLUME CONTROL
Youcanadjustthe soundlevelofthehandset receiverbyadjustingtheRECEIVER
VOLUMEsetting.
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STORINGPHONENUMBERINTOMEMORY
LOCATIONS
NOTE1. Thisphone has3ONE-TOUCHmemories.This is veryusefulforemergency
numbersor numbersyou callveryoftensuchasyourparentsorbestfriends.
Tousetheone-touchnumbers,justgetadialtoneandpressoneofthe3
buttons.Tostoreanumberintoanyofthese3locations,justfollow the
instructionsbelow.Remember to write the namesyoustoredontotheMemory
IndexCard.
NOTE2. ItisimportanttowritetheemergencynumbersintotheMemoryIndex.
Occasionally,if phone isdisconnectedfromlineormovedfromroomto room,
orifthephonecompanyhasaproblemon theline,itis possibleformemoryof
numbersto belost, themanufacturerdoesnotassumeresponsibilityfor
customer srelianceon thismemoryfeature.
EXAMPLE: Supposeyouwanttostore1-212-555-1212 intoMEMORY button#2(M2).
1.Lift the HANDSET.
2.PresstheSTOREbutton.
3.Dial1-212-555-1212
4.PressM2.
5.Replacethe HANDSET.
STORINGTELEPHONE NUMBERS
Thistelephonewill store up to 15 digits ineachmemorypositions.Followthissimplestep
bystep method.
1.Makesurethe phone ispluggedinto thewall jack.
2.Lift theHANDSETand listenforadialtone.
3.PressSTOREbutton once.
4.Dialthenumberyou wanttostore.
5.PressamemorynumberfromM1to M3(whereyouwouldlikeyournumber stored).
6.Hang up thephone.
7.Repeatsteps2-6tostorethe remainingnumbersintoM2andM3.
TODIALNUMBERFROM3ONE-TOUCHBUTTONS
GetadialtonebypickingupHANDSET,andpressoneofthe 3emergency buttonsmarked
with thesymbolsM1,M2orM3.
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STORING TELEPHONE NUMBERSINTOMEMORYLOCATIONS
NOTE3. Ifyoumoveyourphonetoanother roomordisconnectthephone line,
your stored numberswill remaininthe memoryfor ashort time, so
quicklyreconnectit to the newjack or youwillhavetore-programthe
memorynumbers.
NOTE4. Iftheoperatorcomesinduringstoring numberswiththemessage “your
phoneis offthehook”,ignore this.Duringstoringofnumbersthecircuit
simulatesan off hookcondition. Thisisnormal. Wesuggestyou program
thenumbersquickly toavoidoperatormessages.
TOLISTYOUMEMORYNUMBERS
1.Lift outtheMemoryIndexcard fromunderthe receiver.
2.WritenumbersonMemoryIndexnexttoM1,M2, and M3(inpencilsoyoucan
changethemlater).
TODIALANUMBER FROM MEMORYBUTTONS
1.Pick up receiver(to getdialtone).
2.Press the button inwhichthe number you want to dialisstored, M1, M2or M3, etc.
Theset will dialthe numberstored inthememoryyouselectedautomatically.
EXAMPLE: Pressing M2will dial(inTONEor PULSE) the number you stored inM2.
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NOTE1. Ifyouwant to store acalling cardnumberintooneofyour memories,
youmaydo this thesamewayyouprogramaphonenumber intomemory.
Alsoif you needapauseinthenumber,simplypressthe REDIAL/PAUSE
buttononyour phone.
NOTE2. Emergencycalling is an important safetyfeaturethat shouldbe used
wisely.Ifyouprograman emergencynumberintothememory-markit
clearlyand testit beforean emergency.Weassumeno responsibility
for customer’srelianceon thismemoryfeature. Alsoif you testemergency
numbers,do soonlyduringnon-peakhoursandtell theoperator “This
is atest”ortheymayassumeitisanemergency.
NOTE5. Incaseyou wanttochange anumber,simply storeanew number,the
oldnumberwillbeautomaticallyerased.
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Theset canbemounted on awallphoneplate.Ifyou do nothaveamodularwall phone
plateinstalled, we recommend thatyou consultwithyour telephonecompanyorinstaller to
getone,orturn to page10forinstruction.
1.ReversibleHANDSET HOLDER -When the telephoneismounted on thewall, the
REVERSIBLE HANDSETHOLDER mustbeadjustedsoitwill holdthe handset.
1.SLIDEOUT 2.REVERSE 3.REPLACEINTO PHONE
CONNECTINGTOWALLPLATE
1.Usethe SHORT STRAIGHT cord.
2.Plug one end into the PHONELINE jack
(onthe rearofthe set).
3.Plug theotherendinto thewall jack.
4.Routethecordinto thechannelas
shown.
WALLMOUNTING
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5.Put the phone over wall plate, make
sure bothpostsfit into slotson theback
ofthephone. Thenpushdowntolock
phoneonto the wallplate.
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