Evolio C40 User manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our newest Caller ID phone. This manual is designed to familiarize you
with this phone. To get the maximum use from your new phone, we suggest that you read this
instruction manual carefully before using.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
When using your telephone equipment, the following basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons:
1. Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions
2. Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
3. Do not place this product on unstable surfaces. The product may drop, causing serious
damage to the product.
4. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
5. Never push foreign objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may
affect dangerous voltage points or short circuit parts that could result in fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
6. Avoid moving or disconnecting this unit during a heavy storm, as there may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning and thunder.
7. Unauthorized persons cannot open or service even if there is a defect with the unit. This will
void the warranty, please send to service center for any defects.
FEATURES
FSK/DTMF compatible with auto-detection
16-digit LCD display with calendar
66 incoming and 20 outgoing number memories
9 one-touch and 10 two-touch memories
16 kinds of ringing tone for selection
Hold with 6 kinds of music selectable
Do Not Disturb function
Transfer function between parallel phones (using 2 similar models)
Secret code function in Do Not Disturb state to avoid missing VIP calls
Pre-dial and edit function
Redial function
5 sets of alarm clock
8 levels of LCD contrast adjustable
Calculator and key tone function

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Set PABX code
Mute function
Flash and pause function
Pulse/Tone dialing mode compatible
4 levels of hands free volume for selection
Ringing volume 4 levels for selection
Baby call function
LCD backlight function
Thunder-proof and anti-dialing from parallel phones function
Hands free dialing and speaking function
In use LED indicator

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LOCATION DESCRIPTION

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GETTING STARTED
1. The unit requires 3×1.5V AA batteries. Open the battery compartment cover and insert the
batteries in the right polarity, then close the cover (Proposal using alkali battery). There should
be time display on the liquid crystal screen after the batteries are inserted.
2. Insert one end of theline cord to the line jack of the base and the other end to the wall outlet of
exchange.
3. Connect the handset and the unit with coiled line.
4. Setting the dialing mode to correct mode according to the directions from your local telecom.
5. Apply for the caller ID from your local telecom office.
RECEIVING A CALL
1. When a call comes, the telephone rings, and LCD displays the seq. number of the call, the
date, time, incoming number and the NEW icon.
2. If the same number is received again, and the previous call has not been reviewed, the LCD
displays REPEAT icon.
When the incoming memory is full, the latest incoming number replaces the oldest number in
the memory
NOTE: For the phone to display incoming number and other information, you must have
an active Caller ID subscription with your local telephone exchange company.
From handset
1. Pick up the handset and talk to the other party.
2. When finished, return the handset to the base.
Switching to speakerphone
1. When using the handset, press key and return the handset to the base.
2. When finished, press key again.
From speakerphone
1. When the telephone rings, press key and talk to the caller. For the other party to hear your
voice clearly, speak into the speaker from a distance of 32cm or less.
2. When finished, press key again.
NOTE: Generally telecom transmits the incoming message between the first ring and the second
ring. So please answer the phone after the second ring.
MAKING A CALL
From handset
1. Pick up the handset.
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the desired number.
3. The unit will start to time the conversation after 6 seconds.
4. When finished, return the handset to the base.

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From Speakerphone
1. Press key
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the desired number.
3. The unit will start to time the conversation after 6 seconds.
4. When finished, press key again.
Pre-dialing function
1. When the handset is on the base, dial the desired number.
2. If there are mistakes, use the DEL key to edit.
3. Press key or pick up the handset and the number will be dialed automatically.
Redial function
1. Pick up the handset or press key,
2. Press RD key, the last dialed number will be dialed again
REVIEWING, CALLING BACK AND DELETING INCOMING NUMBERS
Reviewing
In on-hook state, press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to scroll and review the numbers.
Deleting
In on-hook state, when the desired number is shown, press DEL key, the number is deleted. Or
press and hold DEL key for 3 seconds, all the reviewed incoming numbers are deleted.
Calling back
In on-hook state, scroll to the desired number, press or RD key or pick up the handset, the
number is dialed out. Or press RD key twice, the telephone will add the long distance code ahead
the number automatically and then dial back.
NOTE: If the PABX code is set, the telephone will detect and add the PABX code before the
number automatically and then dial back. It will dial the PABX code first and then after a 2 second
pause and then dial the number.
REVIEWING, CALLING BACK AND DELETING OUTGOING NUMBERS
Reviewing
In on-hook state, press OUT/×key, then repeat to press OUT/×to review outgoing numbers one
by one.
Calling back
1. In on-hook state, press OUT/×key to review the desired number, then press or RD key or
pick up the handset, and the number is dialed out.
Deleting
1. In on-hook state, press OUT/×key to scroll to the desired number.
2. Press DEL key and the number is deleted
3. Or press and hold DEL key for 3 seconds, all numbers will be deleted.

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PREVENTING FSK MESSAGE TO AUTO-ADJUST REAL TIME
When a FSK message comes, the unit adjusts real time automatically, you can prevent real time
auto adjustment as follows:
1. In on-hook state, press and hold ALARM/P key for 3 seconds, LCD displays DATE ON,
2. Press ALARM/P key again, LCD displays DATE OFF,
3. Press SET key to quit.
NOTE: DATE OFF: Does not allow real time auto adjustment.
SETTING MENU
Setting date & time
1. In on-hook state, press SET key, LCD displays SET 1 DATE and press SET key again, the
value for the year flashes.
2. Press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to edit the year.
3. Press SET key to confirm and enter the next value month setting.
4. Repeat the above steps for month setting.
5. Repeat the above steps for date and time setting.
Setting Local Area Code
1. In on-hook state, press SET key and press ▲/＋key, LCD displays SET 2 CODE, press SET
key again, LCD displays CODE ------ and first “-”flashes.
2. Press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to edit the flashing code.
3. Press SET key to confirm and enter the next flashing code setting.
4. Repeat the above steps for the rest code setting.
Setting Long Distance Code
1. In on-hook state, press SET key and press ▲/＋key twice, LCD displays SET 3 LCODE,
press SETkey again, LCD displays ---------------0 or preset codes, press DEL key to delete it.
2. Input the long distance codes using numerical keys, maximum 16 digits.
3. Press SET key to confirm and exit.
Adjusting LCD Contrast
1. In on-hook state, press SET key and press ▲/＋key three times, LCD displays SET 4 LCD,
press SET key again, LCD displays LCD 5
2. Press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to adjust the LCD contrast, total 8 levels can be selected.
3. Press SET key to confirm and exit.
Shortcut key: At on-hook state, press FLASH/÷ key to enter LCD contrast setting directly, then
press FLASH/÷ key continuously to adjust the LCD contrast.
Setting Flash Time
1. In on-hook state, press SET key and press ▲/＋key four times, LCD displays SET 5 FLASH,
press SET key again, LCD displays FLASH 600
2. Press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to edit the Flash time to 100, 300, 600 and 1000ms.

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3. Press SET key to confirm.
Note: press DEL key, or no operation within 16s, it will exit setting mode and return to the on hook
state.
Setting the PABX CODE
1. In on-hook state, press and hold DEL key 3 seconds to set PABX code, LCD displays
PCODE - and the “-” flashes.
2. Press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to set PABX code from 0 to 9 or -.
3. If choose “-”, it means no PABX code has been set.
4. Press SET key to confirm and quit.
Setting Alarm Clock
1. In on-hook state, press ALARM/P key once, LCD displays 12-00 AL1,
2. Press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to select ON or OFF. LCD displays “ALM” icon when the alarm is set to
ON.
3. Press SET key, value “12”starts to flash.
4. Press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to set the alarm hour and press SET key to confirm and enter alarm
minute setting.
5. Press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to edit alarm minute and press SET key to confirm and go to next
group alarm clock setting.
6. Repeat the above steps to set additional alarms.
NOTE: The first 3 groups alarm clock will be repeated periodically every day while the last 2
groups alarm clock is effected one time.
SECRET CODE SETTING AND REMOTE MONITOR FUNCTION
Setting
1. In on-hook state, press and hold RING key for 3 seconds, LCD displays Pin ----.
2. Input a 4-digit of PIN using the numerical keys.
3. Press DEL to edit the secret code, press SET to confirm.
4. When the last digit of secret code is #, the telephone will activate remote monitor function.
5. Set the ringing volume to dB0. (Please refer to section “SETTING RINGING TONE”).
Usage
1. Secret code: When caller calls this telephone, he/she will hear the usual ringing tone (when
the line gets through) three or four times from telephone line. However, the telephone unit will
not ring. Then the caller will hear a short “di” sound, which means that the caller need to key in
the secret code. Once the caller keysin the correct code, the telephone unit will ring. Press
key or pick up the handset to have the conversation with the caller.
2. Remote monitor: If the last digit of the secret code is #, after the caller keys in the correct
secret code, the telephone unit will go into hands free mode automatically. The caller can hear
the sound around the telephone unit.
3. If the caller keys in the wrong code, he/she will have to call again and key in the correct secret

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code PIN.
NOTE: This function is useful only when the telephone ringer is set to OFF. The caller must know
the secret code in order to dial through the line.
TRANSFER BETWEEN PARALLEL PHONES
Setting paging number
1. In on-hook state, press and hold SET key, LCD displays EL--
2. Key in “*” and the paging number (example “*1”and ”*2” ), using DEL key to edit
3. Press SET key to confirm and exit.
Transferring the line from paralleled phones:
When a callcomes, use one of paralleled phones to answer. Press “*” and the paging number that
was set in another telephone unit (the operation should be done within 30 seconds after you
answer the call using the parallel phone. If the time is more 30 seconds, the transfer operation is
not available), the unit rings, pick up its handset or press key to answer the incoming call.
NOTE: Please use same series phones to transfer as above operation. Any special
services starting with “*” offered by your Telephone company may not function properly.
To get the best effect of this function, you should load the batteries before using.
ANTI-DIALING FROM PARALLEL PHONES FUNCTION
1. In on-hook state, press and hold key for 3 seconds, LCD displays SPI OFF
2. Press key again, LCD displays SPI ON
3. Press SET key to confirm
When the anti-dialing is set to ON, users who want to dial using an extension(parallel phone) via
the same line will hear a “DI-DI, DI-DI”beep continuously and will not be allowed to make a call.
SETTING RINGING TONE AND ADJUST RINGING VOLUME
There are 16 kinds of ringing tone for selection:
1. In on-hook state, press RING key, LCD displays ring 02 db3
2. Press RING to select the desired ringing tone.
3. Press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to adjust ringing volume.
4. Press SET to confirm and exit.
NOTE: The volume ranges from dB0-dB3, with dB3 being the loudest, and dB0 is “Do Not
Disturb” mode. If the phone is set at DND mode, the telephone will not ring when there is
incoming call.
DO NOT DISTURB AT REAL TIME
When a call comes and the telephone is ringing, press DEL key, it will stop ringing.
ADJUST HANDSFREE VOLUME
In hands free mode, press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to adjust the hands-free volume. LCD displays the

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volume level, total 4 levels for adjustment.
SELECTING PULSE OR TONE DIALING MODE
1. In on-hook state, press and hold key for 3 seconds, LCD displays T, means the dialing
mode is set as Tone.
2. Press key repeatedly to change to P (Pulse) or T. Then press SET key to confirm.
HOLD ON MUSIC
Hold music selection
There are 6 kinds of hold music for selection
1. At off-hook or hands free state, press HOLD key
2. Press OUT/×key to select the desired hold music. It plays the music at same time.
3. Press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to adjust the 4 steps volume of hold music.
When talking over handset, press HOLD key to enter the hold mode and the hold music
is sent out. In hold mode
1. Press HOLD key to release hold mode and continue to talk over handset, or
2. Hang up handset, it enters hands-free hold mode.
When talking at hands-free mode, press HOLD key to enter the hold mode and the hold
music is sent out. In hold mode
1. Pick up handset to talk over handset, or
2. Press key to quit hold mode and talk at hands-free mode.
ONE TOUCH MEMORY OPERATION
Store the number in one-touch memory
1. Pre-dial the desired number or checking incoming and outgoing number that you want to
store.
2. Press MEMORY key
3. Press Mi (i=1～9) key
Make a call from one-touch memory
In off-hook or on-hook state, press Mi (i=1～9) key to dial the stored number out.
Or in on-hook state, press MEMORY key + Mi (i=1～9) key, LCD displays the stored number,
press or RD key or pick up the handset to dial it out directly, or press RD key twice to dial out
number ahead with long distance code.
TWO TOUCH MEMORY OPERATION
Store the number in two-touch memory
1. Pre-dial the desired number or checking incoming and outgoing number that you want to
store.
2. Press MEMORY key

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3. Press one of digit keys (0-9)
Make a call from two-touch memory
In on-hook state, press MEMORY key + digit key (0-9) key, LCD displays the stored number,
press or RD key or pick up the handset to dial it out directly, or press RD key twice to dial out
number ahead with long distance code.
In off-hook state, press MEMORY key + digit key (0-9) key, the stored number will be dialed out.
MUTE FUNCTION
When making a phone call, if you need a temporal talk with someone else and you don’t want the
phone receiver hear your speaking, press MUTE key to mute your voice sending.
Press MUTE key again to return to conversation mode.
BABY CALL/BABY LOCK/OFF LINE FUNCTION
BABY CALL function
At on-hook state, press and hold RD key for 3 seconds to come into baby call function setting.
LCD displays BABYCALL OFF(ON), press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to set it ON or OFF, press SET key
to confirm. If you select ON, LCD displays NO CODE (or the preset baby call number, press DEL
key to cancel), input baby call number using numerical key and press SET key to confirm.
After set baby call function to ON state, pressing any key except RD key or picking up handset will
dial out the baby call number automatically.
When baby call function is ON state, you can still answer the incoming call.
NOTE: If you don’t use the function, enter baby call function setting as per above operation and
select BABYCALL OFF, press SET key to confirm.
BABY LOCK function
At on-hook state, press and hold RD key for 3 seconds, LCD displays BABYCALL OFF(ON) ,
then press RD key once to enter into BABY LOCK setting, and the LCD displays BABYLOCK
OFF(ON), press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to set it ON or OFF, then press SET key to confirm.
After set baby lock function to ON state, pressing any number will invalid except emergency
numbers (max. 3 digits) begin with 0, 1 or 9.
NOTE: If your telephone at “0”locked state (turn the key to green point), the telephone will
operate the lock “0”function but not baby lock function.
OFF LINE function
At on-hook state, press and hold RD key for 3 seconds, LCD displays BABYCALL OFF(ON) ,
then press RD key twice to enter into OFF LINE setting, and the LCD displays OFFLINE
OFF(ON), press ▲/＋or ▼/－key to set it ON or OFF, then press SET key to confirm.
After set off line function to ON state, if you not hook off when finished a conversation, the
telephone will detect the busy tone and then go to on-hook state automatically, when the next call
coming, the telephone will ring, you can pick up handset and press hook once (if you don’t have

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put the handset on the cradle rightly after last conversation ended) to receive the call by handset,
or you can press to receive the call.
LOW BATTERY DETECTION
When the voltage is lower than 3.9V, LCDdisplays a battery icon to remind the user to replace the
batteries.
LCD BACKLIGHT FUNCTION
The backlight is turned on when receiving an incoming call, dialing, pressing any key or in MUSIC
HOLD mode. It will fade off if the telephone is left idle for several seconds.
NOTE: If batteries are not loaded, there will be no LCD backlight function.
FLASH FUNCTION
When you dial a number and the line is engaged, press FLASH/÷ key and then press REDIAL key
to redial the number.
PAUSE FUNCTION
If dial a number from PABX extension, press PABX number (normally “0” or “9”) + ALARM/P +
desired number. When redial, you need not dial PABX number and ALARM/P key, just press RD
key.
KEY TONE
In on-hook state, press and hold CAL key 3 seconds, key tone is active when hearing “di”voice.
Press and hold CAL key 3 seconds again, key tone is inactive when hearing “di”voice.
CALCULATOR FUNCTION
In on-hook state, press CAL key, LCD displays 0_, the unit is in calculator state.
The unit is available for operation of “+.-. ×.÷”, in the calculator state, key is used as “=”and the
key is used as radix point, OUT/×and FLASH/÷ are used as ×and ÷ respectively. ▲/＋or ▼/
－key is used as sign of plus/minus.
Eg.1 (10+26) ÷2
1. In on-hook state, press CAL key
2. Press (1, 0, +, 2, 6), ÷, 2, keys
3. After calculated, press SET key to quit.
Eg.2 0.5× 0.6-1
1. In on-hook state, press CAL key
2. Press 0, , 5, ×, 0, , 6, -, 1, keys
3. After calculated, press SET key to quit.

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NOTES
Please unplug telephone line and power (if any) when installing / replacing batteries.
TROUBLESHOOTING
? No voice
+Check if the handset is on the phone or if the line has terminated.
? Receive only
+Check if P/T mode is properly set.
Check if the unit is locked
? Rusty batteries or leakage
+Remove the rust or wipe away the leakage.
? Noise
+ Check if the circuit is spoilt. (Change the circuit)
Check if the connector is wet or rusty (Change the connector)
? Ring once then disconnect when receiving a call. Dialing function is still available
+Check if connector is in a moist environment.
Check if too many extensions are used together or the quality of extension is not good enough
(Change the bad extension)
? LCD become dim
+Check if LCD contrast is properly set or if the batteries are weak. (Adjust LCD contrast, if the
LCD is still dim, replace the batteries.)
? No ring
+ Check if the ringing volume is set at dB0, reset it.
? Most of the functions failed
+Check if the batteries are strong enough. (Change the batteries)
If batteries are OK (Remove the battery, unplug the lines and reinstall after 10 minutes)