Geemarc Ampli550 User manual

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Amplified Big Button Telephone
Ampli550
English

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Contents 1
Introduction 3
Unpacking the Telephone 4
Description 5
General Description 5
Key Description 7
LCD Description 8
Installation 10
Night Light Function 10
Wall Mounting 10
Settings 11
Making a Call 11
Pause 12
Receiving a Call 12
Muting the Microphone 12
Using the Amplification Function 12
Using you Phone with hearing aids 13
Using Audio and Headset jacks 13
Hands-free 14
Hold Function 14
Ringer Setting 15
Speed Dial Setting 15
Flash Signal 18
Shaker 18
Caller ID 19
Phone Book 20
Menu Functions 22
Menu Navigation 22
Menu Map 22
Set Display 23
Set Phone 24
Setting Date & Time 26
Set Talk 27
Caller ID On Call Waiting 29
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
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Feature List 30
Troubleshooting 32
Safety Information 33
Regulatory Compliance 34
Guarantee 37
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Congratulations on purchasing your Geemarc Ampli550. This is a
multifunction telephone which offers features such as hands free
use, caller ID*, caller announce, talking keypad, a phone book
and quick dial. It offers amplification, helpful for those with hearing
difficulties. It has a large button, easy to see and use keypad, to
help stop any misdialing. This telephone is compatible with
hearing aids.
It is important that you read the instructions below in order to use
your Geemarc telephone to its full potential. Keep this user guide
in a safe place for future reference.
This guide explains how to use the following telephone:
Ampli550
* To use the caller display facility, you must subscribe to your network provider’s caller display
service.
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Unpacking the Telephone
When unpacking the telephone, you should find the following in
the box:
•Wall mount bracket
•1 Ampli550 unit
•1 Ampli550 handset with curly cord
•2 Telephone line cords (one long and one short)
•1 power adaptor
•4 AAA rechargeable batteries
•User Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand the Installation Guide & User Manual.
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and injury to person, including the following.
WARNING: To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not use
this product near water (For example, near a bathtub, wash basin,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool);
WARNING: Avoid using the telephone during electrical storms.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. If the
electrical storm is present in your immediate area, possibility of
electrical shock exists;
WARNING: Do not use the phone if you suspect a gas leak in the
area. The phone’s electrical contacts could create a spark, which
could ignite any heavy concentration of leaking gas.
Sonic Alert Warranty Center
1081 West Innovation Dr.
Kearney, MO 64060
Sales: 248-577-5400 Fax: [phone]
Customer Service & Warranty: 1-888-864-2446
[email protected]
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General Description
1. Handset Hanger 11. Amplifier key/indicator
(AMPLI)
2. Hook Switch 12. Speaker Key (SPKR)
3. Large LCD Screen 13. Headset Key ( )
4. Left Soft Key 14. Microphone
5. Up/Down Scroll 15. Pause Key
6. Right Soft Key 16. Volume adjustment
7. Message waiting / new call
LED 17. Tone adjustment
8. Programming Key 18. Flash Key
9. Emergency Speed Dial (P1,
P2, CS) 19. Redial Key
10. Speed Dial Keys (M1-M6) 20. Handset
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1. Headset jack 2.5mm
2. Audio neckloop jack 3.5mm
3. Optional Bed Shaker jack
4. Volume Reset Override Switch (ON/OFF)
5. Power jack
6. Phone Line Cord jack
7. Back Light Switch
8. New Call Indicator Switch
9. Ringer / shaker / strobe select mode
10. Volume controls for ringer and speakerphone
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Key Description
Make/Answer/End a call.
Activates the speakerphone if pressed during
a call, as described in page 14.
Last number redial, as described in page 11.
Insert a pause when pre-dialing a number
Highlight or scroll through the menu options.
Enter the CID list, as described in page 23.
Perform the functions indicated by the text
immediately over it (on the bottom line of the
display) which changes time by time.
Press this button to turn the extra amplification
ON or OFF.
The nine keys are used as one-touch speed
dial keys.
This button is used to disconnect a call and re-
establish dial tone or to switch over to another
caller if you use custom calling services such
as call waiting.
Press this key to insert one or more pauses.
Use them to adjust the volume of ringer,
dialing talking and CID talking and
speakerphone volume.
To activate the headset mode.
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LCD Description
In standby mode, the large LCD display will show as below:
If you forget to connect the phone line cord, "No line" will show on
the screen.
When you press the Menu soft key, the display will show the main
menu. Use Sor Tkey to scroll through the menu and select the
desired one, then press Select soft key to confirm.
When a new call comes in, the screen will display the caller's
phone number and/or name. If you subscribe to cid.
This shows you the total and new calls to be reviewed. In this
example, you have 16 calls in total which includes 12 new calls.
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If the caller has exercised the option to prevent their name and
number from being sent, "Blocked number" will be shown on the
display.
This message will display when someone calls from an area
where the telephone company is not offering the caller
identification services or is not yet providing number delivery to
your area.
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Night Light Function
If you move the back light switch ( ) located on the right
side of the phone to position, the LCD back light will alway be
bright so your phone can also be used as a night light.
Wall Mounting
1. Slide the handset hanger tab out and reverse its position
(rotate it 180 degrees). Slide it back into place so that the hook
points up (see diagram 1). This will keep the handset from
falling out of the cradle when it is mounted on the wall.
2. Install two self-tapping screws (not supplied) at a distance of
80 mm from each other and located on a vertical line.
3. Place the phone onto the screw-heads and slide down to
secure (see diagram 2).
Diagram 2
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Making a Call
1. To make a call, lift the handset, listen for a dial tone and adjust
your volume & tone settings (see page 12).
2. You can dial a number manually or press one of the memory
dial buttons. Please refer to page 16.
3. To end the call, replace the handset on the base.
You can enter the desired phone number in standby mode, which
allows you to make corrections before dialing. Follow these steps:
1. Enter a telephone number (up to 32 digits). Check it. If you
make a mistake while entering a number, press the Clear soft
key to edit it.
2. When the number appears correctly, lift the handset or press
the SPKR key.
Last Number Redial
The REDIAL key is used to quickly redial the last number you
dialed.
1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone.
2. Press the REDIAL key. The phone will redial up to 32 digits
automatically.
Dialing a Number from the Redial List
1. Press the REDIAL key in standby mode.
2. Press Sor Tkey repeatedly until you find out the number
you want to dial.
3. Pick up the handset or press the SPKR key to dial out the
number.
Clearing the Redial List
1. Press the REDIAL key in standby mode.
2. Press and hold the key, then the LCD display will show
Empty list to indicate you that the all the entries in redial list
have been deleted.
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Pause
Pressing the PAUSE key will insert a3second pause in the
dialing sequence. This is intended to be used with memory dialing.
Receiving a Call
When a new call is received the phone will ring and the visual ring
indicator will flash. If you have a voice message: New voice mail
will be shown on the LCD.
1. To answer a call, lift the handset and speak.
2. Adjust your volume & tone settings if needed (see page 13).
3. To end the call, replace the handset on the base.
Muting the Microphone
During a conversation, you can temporarily switch your phone's
microphone off, so that the other party cannot hear you.
To mute your microphone, press the Mute soft key during the
conversation. The "Mute" appears on the LCD.
To unmute your microphone, press the Unmute soft key. You will
restore the normal condition.
Using the Amplification Function
Your phone is equipped with a specialized amplification function
designed to fit your needs. During a conversation you can adjust
the controls on the front panel of the phone (see diagram 3) and
use the AMPLI key. Adjust the VOLUME control and TONE
control to fit the levels to your hearing requirements.
When you press the AMPLI key, the handset receiver volume
adjustment is 15-40db. The TONE control allows you to either
boost low or high frequency range. If you press the AMPLI key
again, the receiver volume adjustment is 0-15db. The TONE
control cannot be used.
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CAUTION: This telephone can produce very high (loud) sound
levels. Repeated incremental exposure to amplification levels
greater than 18 dB may be harmful to people without hearing loss.
Always adjust the volume control to the minimum setting after
using the phone.
Volume reset override switch
In standard mode the switch is set to " ", and the phone
will reset to normal sound levels when you hang up. This allows
people who do not require the level of amplification offered on the
phone to use it. If you would like to override the reset, simply turn
the override switch on the rear of the phone to " ".
Important Note: When the switch is set to " ", you do not
need to press the AMPLI key to turn on the amplification feature,
the volume can be very loud and may damage your hearing.
If the phone works with batteries but without power adapter, in the
handset mode, the Amplify feature will not be activated even if
“Amplify mode” appears on the LCD.
Using your Phone with hearing aids
Your phone can be used with hearing aids equipped with a
telecoil (T-coil). Adjust your hearing aid "T-switch" to the "T"
position. Make sure to hold the handset close to your hearing aid.
Using Audio and Headset Jacks
Your phone is equipped with both an Audio and Headset jack,
providing total flexibility and multi-functionality. Both the jacks are
amplified, allowing you to adjust both the tone and volume.
Diagram 3
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Audio Neckloop Jack
Using this jack allows you to listen through your neckloop or
headphones while speaking into the handset or speakerphone.
Headset Jack
This jack can accommodate many hands-free headsets. Using
this jack you can listen and speak through your hands-free
headset.
Hands-free
During a call, you may turn on the speakerphone built in the
phone. In this mode you can enjoy the comfort of the handsfree
conversation.
To turn the feature on, press the SPKR key during a call, then
replace the handset on the base. The icon appears on the
LCD.
To turn the feature off, and keep on talking in normal mode,
simply pick up the handset. The icon will disappear.
Adjusting Speaker Volume
In speaker mode you can adjust the speaker volume by using the
Volume Controls or located on the right side of the
phone.
Hold Function
During a call, you can press the Hold soft key to put a call on hold
and the LCD will display "Call on hold". Hanging up the handset
will not disconnect the call.
To continue the conversation, simply pick up the handset or press
the Unhold soft key.
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Ringer Setting
You can select your own base ringer tone and adjust the ringer
volume. You can also adjust the volume to "Ringer OFF" in order
to turn off the ringer.
1. Press Menu soft key to display the main menu list.
2. Press Tkey to move to Set Phone and then press Select
soft key.
3. Press Select soft key to choose Set Ring. Press Select soft
key again to choose Ringer volume. You can choose from
volume setting 1 through 5. Every time you press the Sor
Tkey, the phone rings with the selected volume level.
4. Press the Select soft key to confirm.
5. Press
Tkey to set the Ringer tone, press the Select soft key.
6. Press the
Sor Tkey repeatedly to select the desired ringer
tone. Each time you press the Sor Tkey, the phone rings
with the selected ringer tone.
7. Press Select soft key to confirm and return to the previous
menu.
In standby mode You can also adjust the ringer volume by using
the Volume Controls or on the right side of the base
phone. The display will show the current level. For example:
volume 1.
WARNING: RING VOLUME IS VERY LOUD AND CAN DAMAGE
YOUR HEARING. NEVER PUT YOUR EAR CLOSE TO THE
RINGER.
Speed Dial Setting
One-touch Memory
Your phone allows you to program 9 frequently dialed numbers: 6
speed dials and 2 priority speed dials (p1 and p2) and a customer
service button (cs).. Each memory key can store up to 24 digits.
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Storing Memory Numbers
1. Use the keypad to enter the number you want to store. You
can use the Clear soft key to edit the number.
2. Press and hold one of the Memory dial keys, then press the
Save soft key. The display shows Name:.
3. Enter the name your want to use with the number. You can
use the Clear soft key to edit it. Press the Save soft key to
confirm.
4. Press the
Sor Tkey repeatedly to select the desired ringer
tone to use with the number.
5. Press Select soft key to confirm.
Note:
Entering a new number in the same location will automatically
erase the previous number.
Viewing and Dialing Two Touch Memory Numbers
In standby mode press one of the memory dial keys or Speed dial
keys, the display will show the corresponding number. Lift the
handset or press the SPKR key to dial it out.
Using the Options
1. In standby mode press one of the memory dial keys or Speed
dial keys.
2. Press Options soft key to choose the desired option:
•Play Voice: allows you to play the voice prompt of this
entry. If you have recorded the name for this entry, the
system will announce the name, otherwise it can only
announce the number.
•Record Voice: allows you to record the name for the
selected entry.
•Erase Voice: allows you to delete the name you have
recorded for the selected entry.
•Edit: allows you to edit the selected entry.
•Erase: allows you to delete the selected entry.
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Note:
If you record a voice prompt for an entry, an icon will appear
before the name of this entry.
Two-touch Memory
Your phone allows you to program 10 frequently two-touch
memory numbers (0~9). Each memory key can store up to 24
digits.
Storing Memory Numbers
1. Use the keypad to enter the number you want to store. You
can use the Clear soft key to edit the number.
2. Press and hold the PROG key.
3. Press one of the numeric keys (0~9), then press the Save soft
key. The display shows Name:.
4. Enter the name your want to use with the number. You can
use the Clear soft key to edit it. Press the Save soft key to
confirm.
5. Press the
Sor Tkey repeatedly to select the desired ringer
tone to use with the number.
6. Press Select soft key to confirm.
Note:
Entering a new number in the same location will automatically
erase the previous number.
Viewing and Dialing Memory Numbers
In standby mode press and hold one of the numeric keys (0~9),
the display will show the corresponding number. Lift the handset
or press the SPKR key to dial it out.
Using the Options
1. In standby mode press and hold one of the numeric keys
(0~9).
2. Press Options soft key to choose the desired option:
•Play Voice: allows you to play the voice prompt of this
entry. If you have recorded the name for this entry, the
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system will announce the name, otherwise it can only
announce the number.
•Record Voice: allows you to record the name for the
selected entry.
•Erase Voice: allows you to delete the name you have
recorded for the selected entry.
•Edit: allows you to edit the selected entry.
•Erase: allows you to delete the selected entry.
Note:
If you record a voice prompt for an entry, an icon will appear
before the name of this entry.
Flash Signal
When the line is engaged, pressing the FLASH key sends the
flash signal. This key is used in conjunction with special services
(e.g. call waiting) which can be available in your phone network.
For further details please contact your network telephone
company.
To use the said special services, just press the FLASH key while
the line is engaged.
Note:
This key only operates when your telephone has been installed
for Tone mode (Dialing Mode menu must be set to Tone option).
Shaker
Your telephone incorporates several options to alert you that the
phone is ringing. The loud, adjustable Ringer as well as the bright
Strobe and optional Bed shaker or any combination of these allow
you to customize the phone to fit your needs.
Your phone is equipped with a bright Strobe light, which flashes a
very bright strobe when the phone rings. It's almost impossible to
miss telephone calls when you select the Strobe Ringer. If you
purchased the optional Bed shaker, simply plug into the shaker
jack and place it between your mattress and box spring.
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Caller ID
This telephone automatically displays an incoming caller's
number/name along with the date and time of the call. It will
record up to 30 calls of up to 15 digits and store the data into
memory.
IMPORTANT: You must subscribe to Caller ID Service from your
local telephone company to utilize this feature.
Viewing the Caller List
Use Sor Tkey to scroll through entries. Records will be listed
in the order they were received.
Dialing a Number from the Caller List
Use Sor Tkey to scroll to the desired number, if the number is
10 or 11 digits, you can add or remove a 1 from in front of the
number. For example if the original number in Caller ID list was
800-965-9043, press the *key repeatedly to change it to 1-800-
965-9043 or 965-9043. Or if the number is 1-987-654-3210, press
the *key repeatedly to change it to 987-654-3210 or 654-3210.
Then pick up the handset or press the SPKR key to dial it out.
Using the Caller List Options
1. Use Sor Tkey to locate the desired record.
2. Press Options soft key to choose the desired option:
•Erase: allows you to delete the selected entry.
•Erase all: allows you to delete all the entries.
•Store: allows you to add the entry to the phonebook.
Note:
If you select Erase all, a message "Erase all?" will ask you to
confirm or not. Press Yes to confirm or No to cancel.
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