Northwestern Bell EasyTouch 58100 User manual

IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION
Read this manual before attempting to setup or use this instrument. It contains important
information regarding safe installation and use. Keep this manual for future reference.
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action. If you need assistance or service, call [phone] between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday. You can also visit our web site at:
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of excess
moisture. If accidentally dropped into water, The telephone line cord should immediately
be unplugged from the wall.
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER OF
THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
OWNER'S MANUAL.
EasyTouch
®
58100
CARTON CONTENTS
•The EasyTouch®58100 Base & Handset
•Handset Cord
•Long Telephone Line Cord
•Short Telephone Line Cord
•Wall Mount Bracket
•User’s Manual
•Warranty Card

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the
following:
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. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.
5. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and
the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation, to protect it from
overheating. These openings should
never be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on the bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This
product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in a built-
in installation unless proper ventilation
is provided.
7. This product should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your dealer or local
power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be abused by
persons walking on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in the
risk of fire or electric shock.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this
product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a
risk of fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble this product, but take it
to a qualified service contractor when
some service or repair work is required.
Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or
other risks. Incorrect reassembly can
cause electric shock when the appliance
is subsequently used.
12. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following
conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or
plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
C. If the product has been exposed
to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate
normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are
covered by the operating
instructions. Improper
adjustments of other controls may
result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped
or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a
distinctive change in
performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a
cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas
leak in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE

1. Use a damp cloth to clean the plastic
cabinet. A mild soap will help to
remove grease or oil. Never use polish,
solvents, abrasives or strong detergents
since these can damage the finish.
2. Your phone should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators,
heaters, stoves or any other appliance
that produces heat.
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
1. Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.
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 telephone lines
FCC NOTICE
The FCC requires that you be advised of
certain requirements involving the use of
this telephone.
1. This telephone is hearing aid
compatible
2. This equipment complies with Part 68
of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this
equipment is a label that contains,
among other information, the FCC
registration number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) for this
equipment. If requested, provide this
information to your telephone company.
3. The REN is useful to determine the
quantity of devices you may connect to
your telephone line and still have all of
those devices ring when your number is
called. In most, but not all areas, the
sum of the RENs of all devices should
not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of
the number of devices you may connect
to your line, as determined by the REN,
you should call your local telephone
company to determine the maximum
REN for your calling area.
4. If your telephone causes harm to the
telephone network, the telephone
company may discontinue your service
temporarily. If possible, they will
notify you in advance. But if advance
notice is not practical, you will be
notified as soon as possible. You will
be advised of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.
5. Your telephone company may make
changes to its facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures that could
affect the proper operation of your
equipment. If they do, you will be
given advance notice so as to give you
an opportunity to maintain
uninterrupted service.
6. If you experience trouble with the
telephone, please contact VTC Service
& Manufacturing Co., Inc. at (800)
888-8990 or write to: VTC Customer
Service, 16988 Gale Ave., City of
Industry, CA 91745 for repair/warranty
information. The telephone company
may ask you to disconnect this
equipment from the network until the
problem has been corrected or you are
sure that the equipment is not
malfunctioning.
7. This equipment may not be used on
coin service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to party lines is
subject to state tariffs. (Contact your
state public utility commission or
corporation commission for
information.)

EASYTOUCH 58100 CONTROLS DIAGRAM
HANDSET (FRONT VIEW) BASE UNIT (BOTTOM
VIEW)
Telephone Controls:
Handset Retainer Tab -If you decide to have the unit placed in the wall mount position,
the handset retainer clip can be pulled out and turned around so
that it allows the handset to hang onto the base unit.
FLASH Button-Accesses custom calling feature(s) provided by your local telephone
company. This feature allows you to regain dial tone without returning the handset to
base.
MUTE Button-Allows you to talk privately without being over heard by the calling
party.
REDIAL Button -Used to automatically dial the last phone number dialed from the base
unit.
Refer service to a qualified
No user seviceable parts inside
replacing batteries.
DANGER-RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
technician.
all phone lines before
CAUTION - Disconnect
I
E
N
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RINGER
OFF
ON
(Remove The Wall Mount Bracket)

RINGER ON/OFF Switch -Used to turn the ringer ON or OFF.
TONE/PULSE Switch -Allows you to switch the dialing mode to either Pulse or Touch
tone dialing.
Wall Mount Bracket -Allows you to
mount the phone on the wall. Use if
desk or table space is limited. See
figure 1.
INSTALLATION
Desktop Connection
Select a location near a telephone
modular wall jack.
1. Plug one end of the telephone line
cord into the LINE jack on the rear
of the 58100.
2. Connect the other end of the
telephone line cord into the
telephone modular jack located on
your wall. See figure 2.
(Figure 2)
Wall Use
(with a standard AT&T or GTE modular wall jack)
1. Connect the short telephone line
cord into the LINE jack on rear of
the base unit.
2. Route the short telephone line cord
through the small hole on the upper
right hand side of the wall mount
bracket.
3. Install the wall mount bracket as
shown on figure 3.
4. Insert the opposite end of the
telephone line cord into the
telephone modular wall jack.
5. Align the wall mounting slot with
the studs located on the modular
wall plate and slide the base down
to lock in place. See figure 3.
(Figure 3)
Handset Retainer Tab Installation
If the base unit is to be placed in the
wall mount position, the handset
retainer tab must be pulled out, turned
around and placed in the opposite
direction, so that the tab allows the
handset to hang onto the base unit, as
shown in figure 4.
(figure 1)

TELEPHONE OPERATION
Pulse/Tone Dialing
•If your home is equipped with
touch-tone dialing service, set the
PULSE / TONE switch to TONE
position.
•If you have a pulse(rotary) dialing
service, set the PULSE/TONE
switch to PULSE position.
Placing a Call
Lift the handset and listen for a dial
tone. Dial the desired phone number.
Receiving a Call
When the phone rings lift the handset
and start conversation with the caller.
Ending a Call
Upon completion of a call, return the
handset in its cradle, or depress the
hookswitch button to restore a dial tone
if you want to make another call.
Last Number Redial
The last number redial feature may be
used to dial the last number called (up
to 32 digits).
1. Pick up the handset and listen for a
dial tone.
2. Depress the REDIAL button. The
phone number dialed last will be
dialed out automatically.
FLASH
Pressing this button momentarily hangs
up the phone to access custom calling
features such as call Waiting or Three-
Way Calling provided by your local
phone company. For other custom
calling features refer to the instructions
provided by your local phone company.
MUTE
To talk privately without being over
heard by the calling party, press and
hold the MUTE button during a phone
call.
(Figure 4)

TROUBLESHOOTING
TELEPHONE UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
SYMPTOM SOLUTION
No dial tone
•The handset cord or telephone line cord may be loose at the
connections. Push in firmly at both ends to establish good contacts.
•Test the phone at a different telephone wall jack and listen for a dial
tone.
•Test a different phone in the wall jack and listen for a dial tone.
Will not ring •Check the RINGER ON/OFF switch. It may be in the OFF position.
•The phone or another phone connected to the same line may be in the
off-hook (in-use) position. Place the phone in the on-hook (hung-up)
position to receive incoming calls.
•Try a different phone; if the problem still exists, the fault is not with
the unit.
•Look for the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) number printed
underneath your phone(s). Sum up the total REN numbers for all the
phones or answering machines connected to your telephone line. Your
phone(s) may not ring if the REN total exceeds five (5). Please call
your local company to determine the maximum REN for your calling
area.
Static •Try a different phone; if the problem still exists, the fault is not with
the unit.
•Some atmospheric conditions such as very low humidity can cause
static build-up.
Cannot dial out •Are you in a rotary only area? Move the PULSE/TONE Switch to
PULSE.
•Try a different phone in the jack. If the problem persists, the fault is
not in the 58100.
•Is the phone connected to an answering machine? Disconnect the
answering machine and try the phone plugged into the jack alone. If it
works alone, there is a compatibility problem. Purchase a 2 for 1
adaptor at any phone or electrical supply store. Plug the 2 for 1
adaptor into the modular wall jack, then plug the phone into one side
and the answering machine on the other side of the adaptor.
The handset
does not stay on
the base unit in
wall use
position
•The handset retainer tab must be pulled out, turned around, and put
back in its slot. This tab allows the handset to hang onto the base
unit while the base unit is placed in the wall mount position. Refer to
the “Handset Retainer Tab Installation” of the instruction manual.
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