Geemarc Serenities User manual

Amplified Telephone with Voice
Synthesis and Emergency Call
NOTE: This phone may be for people with hearing problems.
It has a variable volume headset. On first use, make sure
that the handset volume is set to minimum. The hearing
impaired may subsequently increase the volume to suit their
needs.
English

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Prior To Use ................................................................4
- Congratulations ..........................................................4
- Safety Precautions .....................................................5
- Setting Up ..................................................................6
- Location Of Controls ..................................................7
- Keys Description ........................................................9
- LCD Description .......................................................10
- Night Light Function .................................................11
- Wall Mounting ..........................................................12
Basic Functions .......................................................13
- Making a Call ...........................................................13
- Receiving a Call .......................................................14
- Muting the Microphone ............................................15
- Using the Amplification Function ..............................15
- Using you Phone with hearing aids ..........................15
- Using the Headset jack ............................................16
- Hands-free ...............................................................16
- Hold Function ...........................................................16
- Ringer Setting ..........................................................17
- One-touch Memory ..................................................18
- Flash Signal .............................................................20
- Caller ID ...................................................................20
- Phone Book .............................................................22
Menu Functions .......................................................25
- Menu Navigation ......................................................25
- Menu Map ................................................................25
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- Set Display ...............................................................26
- Set Phone ................................................................28
- Setting Date & Time .................................................30
- Set Talk ....................................................................31
- SOS Setting .............................................................33
Caller ID on Call Waiting .........................................37
Feature List ...............................................................38
Troubleshooting .......................................................39
SAFETY INFORMATION ...........................................40
GUARANTEE ............................................................41
RECYCLING DIRECTIVES .......................................42
Contents

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Congratulations
on purchasing our high quality product.
Please read the manual carefully to find out all features and how
your telephone works, so you can get the best out of your new
phone.
Prior To Use

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Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury, please follow
these basic safety precautions before using the phone :
1. Carefully read and observe the instructions in this manual.
2. The phone is capable of amplifying sounds to a loud volume. It
is important to instruct all potential users of its proper operation.
It is advised to adjust the volume control to its minimum level
(Low) when not in use and alert other users that hearing
damage can potentially result from misuse.
3. When cleaning, unplug the phone first, then use a damp cloth
to wipe. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
4. Do not place objects on the line cord that may cause damage.
5. Do not use this phone in wet surroundings or environments
where there is a risk of explosion.
6. Unplug this phone from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel only.
7. Use only the power supply indicated in the User's Manual.
8. Do not place anything on the power cord. Install the telephone
where no one will step or trip on the cord.
9. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can
increase the risk of fire or electrical shock.
10. Never push any objects through the slots in the telephone.
They can touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
11. Never spill liquid of any kind on the telephone.
12. Keep the phone out of the reach of children.
13. Use the phone only in the described manner.
14. Stop using the phone if it becomes damaged.
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Setting Up
CHECK THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX
Box should contain :
• Handset with handset cord and phone base
• Telephone line cord
• User's manual
• Remote for emergency call
• Adapter (7.5V)
CHOOSING A LOCATION
The unit should be located in an area where it is easy to see the
visual display and lighted ringer.
Choose a location that is out of the way of normal activities.
ADAPTER INSTALLATION
You can also insert the adapter for the LCD display, and you must
insert the adapter for LCD back light and other special functions,
please refer to the concrete requirement in the manual.
CAUTION: Always connect the AC adapter to the phone
before you connect it to the AC power. When you finish,
disconnect the AC power before you disconnect it from the
telephone.
CONNECTING LINE CORDS
Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the line jack. Then
plug the other end into telephone line jack.
Note:
You can also use the phone to make or receive a call without
inserting an adapter.
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Location Of Controls
1. Hook Switch
2. Large LCD Screen
3. Left Soft Key
4. Up/Down Scroll
5. Right Soft Key
6. Tone reception Adjustment
7. Volume reception adjustment
8. Direct memory (M1~M5)
9. Mute Key
10. SOS Key
11. Headset Key
12. Volume Up Key
13. Speaker Key
14. Message waiting/new call
LED
15. Volume Down Key
16. Redial Key
17. R Key
18. Pause Key
19. Speaker
20. Missed calls LED On/Off
switch
21. Remote register button
22. Microphone
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23. Strobe select mode
24. Power jack
25. Phone line cord jack
26. Speech Volume controls
27. Handset cord jack
28. Headset jack
A -> Remote Indicator
(Each time you press the
button on the unit, the indicator
lights in red.)
B -> SOS button
(This button are used to
register the remote control to
the base.)
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B
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Keys Description
Make/Answer/End a call.
Activates the speakerphone if pressed during a
call, as described in page 16.
Last number redial, as described in page 13.
Highlight or scroll through the menu options.
Enter the CID list, as described in page 20.
Perform the functions indicated by the text
immediately over it (on the bottom line of the
display) which changes time by time.
Press this key during a call to mute the
microphone temporarily.
- The five keys are used as one-touch speed dial
keys.
Insert a pause when pre-dialing a number.
This key is used to disconnect a call and
reestablish dial tone or to switch over to another
caller if you use custom calling services such as
call waiting.
This key is used for emergency speed dialling.
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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
keys 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.
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.
Date Ring OFF Time
Total
calls New calls
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If the caller has exercised the option to
prevent his 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.
Night Light Function
If you move the BACK LIGHT switch located on the back of the
LCD screen to (ON) position, the LCD back light will be
always bright so your phone can also be used as a night light.
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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).
Prior To Use
Screw head
Wall
diagram 2
diagram 1
Desk tab
position Wall mount
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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 15).
2. You can dial a number manually or press one of the memory
dial buttons. Please refer to page 18.
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 key.
Last Number Redial
The key is used to quickly redial the last number you dialed.
1. Lift the handset to get a dial tone.
2. Press the key. The phone will redial up to 32 digits
automatically.
Dialing a Number from the Redial List
1. Press the key in standby mode.
2. Press keys repeatedly until you find out the number
you want to dial.
3. Pick up the handset or press the key to dial out the
number.
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Use Redial Book options
Using the redial book options, you can add a number to phone
book or delete a number in the redial book
1. Press the key in standby mode.
2. Scroll to the desired number by using the keys.
3. When the number appears on the display, press the Options
soft key to choose the desired option:
• Erase: allows you to delete the selected number.
• Erase all: allows you to delete the whole redial book.
• Store: allows you to add the number to the phone book. Enter
a name you want to use with this number, then press the Save
soft key.
4. To exit, press the Back soft key.
Receiving a Call
When a new call is received the phone will ring and the Visual ring
indicator will flash.
1. To answer a call, lift the handset and speak.
2. Adjust your volume & tone settings if needed (see page 15).
3. To end the call, replace he handset on the base.
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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 key during the
conversation. The "Mute" appears on the LCD.
To unmute your microphone, press the 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). Adjust
the control and control to fit the levels to your hearing
requirements.
The handset receiver volume adjustment is 0-30dB. The TONE
control allows you to either boost low or high frequency range.
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.
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.
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Using the Headset Jack
Your phone is equipped with a Headset jack, providing total
flexibility and multi-functionality. The jack is amplified, allowing
you to adjust both the tone and volume.
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 key during a call, then
replace the handset on the base. The icon appears on the
LCD.
To turn the feature of, 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 front panel 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 key 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 among
Ringer OFF, Ring LOW, Ringer MEDIUM and Ringer HIGH.
Every time you press the or key, the
phone rings with the selected volume level.
4. Press the Select soft key to confirm.
5. Press the key to set the Ringer tone, press the
Select soft key.
6. Press the or key repeatedly to select
the desired ringer tone. Each time you press the or
key, the phone rings with the selected ringer tone.
7. Press Save 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:
Ringer LOW.
WARNING : RING VOLUME IS VERY LOUD AND CAN
DAMAGE YOUR HEARING. NEVER PUT YOUR EAR CLOSE
TO THE RINGER.
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One-touch Memory
Your phone allows you to program 5 frequently dialed numbers
(M1~M5). 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 one of the Memory dial keys (M1 ~ M5), 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.
4. Press the Save soft key to confirm.
Note:
Entering a new number in the same location will automatically
erase the previous number.
Viewing and Dialling Memory Numbers
In standby mode press one of the Memory dial keys (M1 ~ M5),
the display will show the corresponding number. Lift the handset
or press the key to dial it out.
Using the Options
1. In standby mode press one of the Memory dial keys (M1 ~ M5).
2. Press Options soft key to choose the desired option:
yPlay 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.
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yRecord Voice: allows you to record the name for the selected
entry.
yErase Voice: allows you to delete the name you have recorded
for the selected entry.
yEdit: allows you to edit the selected entry.
yErase: allows you to delete the selected entry.
Notes:
yIf you record a voice prompt for an entry, an icon will
appear before the name of this entry.
yAfter editing the name, you need to press the key to
edit the number.
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