Serene HD 40P User manual

Copyright © 2008 Serene Innovations, Inc. All rights reserved. 06-08 !
HIGH DEFINITION AMPLIFIED TELEPHONE
Operating Guide
HD 40P
Manueldel’utilisateur

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Important safety Instructions
Read all the instructions before using the appliance.1.
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is2. necessary when an appliance is used near children.
Do not contact moving parts or any exposed metal
3. surface.
Only use attachments recommended or sold by the
4. manufacturer.
Do not use outdoors. Do not use near water, for
5. example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or
laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position,
6. then remove plug from outlet.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp
7. the plug, not the cord.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing or
8. cleaning.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
9. after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in the manual.
10. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. They may explode. Check
local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
Plug any power adapter to the socket-outlet that near the
11. equipment and should be easily accessible.
Avoid using any telephone product during an electrical storm.
12. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
13. the leak.
“SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS”
WARNING – When using telephone equipment or electric appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, including the following:

Package Contents
Your package includes all the items as shown here. If there
is anything missing, please contact our Customer Care
Department immediately.
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Handset hook (for wall mounting use only)1.
One-touch memory dialing buttons2.
Hold (press to put call on hold and to mute the handset, lift the3. handset or a quick press of the hook switch releases the Hold)
Prog (press to program number into memory)4.
Amplify (press to turn on/off the powerful handset amplifier5. manually)
Flash (press to switch between current call and the call waiting)6.
Redial (This is a dual function button. It is a last number redial7. button during normal usage. However, it becomes a PAUSE
button during memory programming. Press this button inserts
a 2-second pause into the phone number string. For example:
9 PAUSE 755 8222 dials 9 and then pauses for 2-second before
dialing out rest of the phone number.)
Tone/Pulse (This slide switch selects tone dialing or pulse8. dialing. Tone dialing is faster).
Ringer Tone (to select a ring tone to suit your hearing)9.
Feature Identification
Ringer Volume (to select a ringing volume level to suit your10. hearing)
Speaker on/off with indicator (Press this button to turn11. on / off the speakerphone for hands-free dialing or
conversation. Handset must be on its cradle in order for
this feature to work.)
Tone (to enhance speech clarity; move it until you hear the12. best incoming speech clarity while on the phone. Positions
1 thru 4 enhance low, mid, mid-high, and high tone part of
the speech respectively)
Volume (to adjust the volume of the handset).13.
Amplify LED indicator14.
Call-on-hold visual indicator.15.
Amplifier Auto On/Off (On: the amplifier will come on16. automatically and return to the previous level setting
every time you lift the handset. Off: the amplifier will not
come on automatically; you must press Amplify to turn
on the amplifier).
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Connect your phone as shown. When
finished, lift handset to test. If you hear a
dial tone, your telephone is ready. If not,
check all connections again.
Connections

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Slide out the handset hook, turn it upside down and reinsert. This hook keeps the
1. handset in place when wall mounted.
Fit the wall mount bracket into the base of the phone.
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Connect the short phone cord. Align and put the mounting holes over the heads3. of the wall plate screws (make sure the screw head protrude enough, if not, use
a screw driver to adjust) and slide the phone downward slightly to lock the phone
in place.
Wall Mounting
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Using the Speakerphone
Press the Speaker button to turn on the speakerphone. Or, if1.
you are on the phone, press the Speaker button then returns the
handset back to its cradle.
Adjust the Volume switch to reach a comfortable level.2.
Press the Speaker button again to end the call.3.
Press the HOLD button during a call mutes the microphone and4.
the call is placed on Music-On-Hold mode. Press it again releases
the hold and un-mutes the microphone.)
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Amplifying incoming sounds Manually/Automatic
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When you are on the phone, press the Amplify button to turn on1.
the amplifier
Adjust the Volume switch to reach a comfortable sound level.2.
Adjust theTone switch until you can hear the incoming voice3.
clearly.This needs to be done the first time you use the phone only
and you can leave this setting for all future calls.
If you want the amplifier to come-on automatically every time4.
you use the phone, slide the Amplifier Auto On/Off switch on the
underside to the On position.To turn off the amplifier (for the non
hard-of-hearing user), press the Amplify button.To return to the
Auto-on mode, press
Amplifier again.

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Programming Number for One-Touch Memory Dialing
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Lift the handset, press PROG.1.
Dial the phone number you wish to save (maximum of 15 digits).2.
Press PROG again.3.
Press the memory button you wish to store the phone4. number, then hang up the phone.

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Insert Photo in Memory Button
Cut your photos using the template provided as a guide. Lift the transparent cover of
the memory button and insert the photo. Replace the cover when finished.
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Troubleshooting
If you encounter any difficulties, please check the following before calling our Customer Care Department for assistance.
The phone does not ring or rings very soft when there is an incoming call
Check and make sure the ringer volume switch on the side of the phone is set to HI or MED. If this switch is set to LO,
the phone rings very soft.
No Dial Tone
Check and make sure all the phone cords are connected properly and securely.1.
Make sure the phone wall outlet is working properly by trying the phone with another phone wall outlet.2.
If there is still no dial tone, there may be a problem with your phone line and you need to contact your telephone3. company.
If there is dial tone on another telephone in your house, there may be a problem with this phone and contact our4. Customer Care Department for assistance.

Your HD Phone comes with one-year limited warranty. We warrant during this warranty period, from the date of purchase, to the
original consumer, the HD Phone to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under intended home use. In the event
that HD Phone fails to function properly within one year of original purchase due to defects in materials or workmanship, return
the unit (freight prepaid) with proof of purchase (sales receipt or packing slip, no exceptions) to Serene Innovations. Serene
Innovations will either repair or replace the unit (with a refurbished unit or unit of equal condition) and return it to you (using UPS/
USPS ground shipping) at no cost to you if the unit is returned within 30 days of purchase. If the unit is returned after 30days of
purchase but within the warranty period, there will be a warranty handling charge of $9.95 for each return.
This warranty does not apply to any product that has been accidentally damaged, abused, misused or negligent, used
on electrical frequency or voltage other than marked on product and/or described in manual. Defects or errors caused by
unauthorized alterations, repairs, and/or tampering are also not covered by this warranty.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights that vary from states to states.
If a defect covered by this warranty should occur, promptly contact a Customer Care Representative by phone or log onto www.
sereneinnovations.com to obtain a Return Authorization Number (RAN) and shipping instructions before shipping the product
to us. Any shipment without a RAN will not be accepted and will be returned to you at your expense. Any authorized returned
product must be accompanied with proof of purchase and a brief explanation of the problem.
For out of warranty repaired and service, please contact our Customer Care Department for directions.
Warranty Service Information
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This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC
Rules. On the equipment is a label that contains,
among other information, the FCC registration
number and ringer equivalence number (REN)
for this equipment. If requested; this information
must be provided to your telephone company.
This equipment uses the following Universal Service
Order Codes (“USOC”) jacks: RJ-11. Connection
to the telephone network should be made by using
standard modular telephone jack type RJ11.
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
telephone number is called. In most, but not all
areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected
to one line 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 contact your local telephone company to
determine the maximum REN for your calling area.
If your telephone equipment 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 informed of
your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone company may make changes in
its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures
that could affect the proper functioning of
your equipment. If they do, you will be notified
in advance to give you an opportunity to
maintain uninterrupted telephone service.
In the event this equipment should fail to operate
properly, disconnect the unit from the telephone
line. Try using another FCC approved telephone
in the same telephone jack. If the trouble persists,
call the telephone company repair service bureau.
If the trouble does not persist and appears to be with
this unit, disconnect the unit from the telephone line
and discontinue use of the unit until it is repaired.
For repair or warranty information, please contact
Serene Innovations, Inc. at 562- 407 5400. Please
note that the telephone company may ask that you
disconnect this equipment from the telephone network
until the problem has been corrected or until you’re
sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.
There are no user serviceable parts in this equipment.
This equipment may not be used on coin
service provided by the telephone company.
Connection to party lines is subject to state
tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission,
public service commission for information.
If your home has specialty wired alarm equipment
connected to the telephone line, ensure the
installation of this equipment does not disable
your alarm equipment. If you have questions
about what will disable alarm equipment, consult
your telephone company or a qualified installer.
This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Operating Environment for Home or Office Use
Notice: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation, if this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
FCC Compliance

which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetween
the equipment and receiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Modification: Any modification not expressly
approved by the manufacturer of this device could
void the user’s authority to operate the device.
NOTICE:The Industry Canada label
identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that the equipment
meets telecommunications network protective,
operational and safety requirements as
prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment
Technical Requirements document(s). The
Department does not guarantee the equipment
will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure
that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities
of the local telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an acceptable
method of connection. The customer should be aware
that compliance with the above conditions may not
prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated
by a representative designated by the supplier.
Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give
the telecommunications company cause to request
the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should
ensure for their own protection that the electrical
ground connections of the power utility, telephone
lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if
present, are connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural areas.
The Class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulation.
Cet appareil numberique de la Class B
respecte toures les exigencies du Reglement
sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such
connections themselves, but should contact
the appropriate electric inspections authority, or
electrician, as appropriate. The REN for this amplified
telephone as stated on the IC regulatory label located
on the bottom of the product is REN # 0.9B
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)
assigned to each terminal device provides an
indication of the maximum number of terminals
allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
The termination on an interface may consist of
any combination of devices subject only to the
requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence
Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
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Conseils de sécurité important
Lire toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser un appareil.1.
Pour réduire les risques de blessure, la supervision d’un2.
adulte est nécessaire quand l’appareil est utilisé près
d’un enfant.
Ne pas touchez les pièces en mouvement ou une3.
surface métallique exposé.
N’utilisez que des attaches recommandé ou vendu par4.
le fabriquant.
Ne pas utilisez à l’extérieur. Ne pas utilisez près de l’eau5.
ou d’une source d’eau, près d’un bain, d’un bol à main,
d’un évier, bac à lessiver, dans un sous-sol humide ou
près d’une piscine par exemple.
Pour déconnecter, mettre tout les interrupteurs hors-6.
tension, puis débrancher l’appareil du mur.
Ne pas débrancher en tirant sur le fil. Tirez plutôt sur la7.
prise, non le fil.
Débrancher de la prise murale lorsque vous n’utilisez pas8.
l’appareil, ou avant l’entretien et nettoyage de l’appareil.
Ne pas utilisez un appareil qui a un fil ou une prise de9.
branchement endommagé, qui a connu une défaillance, qui a
été échappé ou qui a été endommagé de n’importe quelle façon.
Veuillez retourner l’appareil au service de réparation autorisé
près de chez vous pour une évaluation, réparation ou pour un
ajustement mécanique ou électrique.
Utilisez seulement les piles et la prise de branchements10.
mentionnés dans le livret d’instruction. Ne jetez pas des piles
dans le feu, car elles peuvent exploser. Recherchez plutôt des
organismes locaux sur la façon de disposez de vos piles.
Branchez le bloc d’alimentation dans une prise murale près de11.
l’appareil et qui est facilement accessible.
Évitez d’utiliser des appareils téléphoniques lors d’orages. Ils y a12.
danger d’électrocution par la foudre.
N’utilisez pas un téléphone près d’une fuite de gaz pour rapporter13.
cette fuite.
ATTENTION – Quand vous utilisez de l’équipement téléphonique ou des appareils ménagers, vous devriez suivre certaines règles de base de
sécurité pour réduire les risques d’incendies, de chocs électriques et blessures corporelles, incluant celles qui suivent;

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Contenu de l’emballage
L’emballage devrait contenir tout les items
qui sont illustrés ici. Si quoi que ce soit est
manquant, contactez notre service d’aide à la
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Liste des spécifications
Crochet à combiné (Pour montage1. mural seulement)
Touche d’appel rapide2.
«Hold» Touche de mise en attente3. (Appuyez sur la touche pour mettre
un appel en attente et couper le son
du combiné, décrochez le combiné
ou appuyer une fois rapidement
sur l’interrupteur du combiné, pour
reprendre l’appel en cours).
«Prog» Touche de mémorisation
4. (Appuyez sur cette touche pour
mémoriser un numéro sur une touche
d’appel rapide.
«Amplify» Touche d’amplification
5. (Appuyez sur ce bouton pour alterner
l’amplification entre les modes marche
et arrêt)
«Flash» Touche d’appel en attente
6. (Appuyez sur ce bouton pour alterner
entre un l’appel actif et celui en attente).
«Redial» Touche de recomposition (Ceci
7. est une touche à deux fonctions. Elle
recompose le dernier numéro composé
si vous l’utilisez en usage normal, et
elle permet de faire une pause lors
de la programmation d’une touche
d’appel rapide. Par exemple : 9 PAUSE
755-8222 composera le 9, puis fera
une pause de 2 secondes avant de
composer le reste du numéro.
«Tone/Pulse» Tonalité/Pulsation
8. (Ce curseur permet de sélectionner
la composition par tonalité ou la
composition par pulsation. La
composition par tonalité est plus rapide)
Curseur du volume de la sonnerie
9. (Permet d’ajuster le volume de la
sonnerie à vos besoins)
Curseur de la tonalité de la sonnerie
10. (Permet d’ajuste la tonalité de la
sonnerie à vos besoins)
«Speaker on/off avec indicateur»
11. Touche marche/arrêt avec indicateur
(Appuyer sur ce bouton pour alterner
la marche/arrêt du haut-parleur pour
les conversations ou les compositions
mains-libres.
«Tone» Tonalité (Pour ajuster la tonalité
12. et avoir une meilleur clarté de la voix,
déplacer le curseur jusqu’à ce que vous
obteniez les meilleurs résultats. Les
positions 1 à 4 ajuste à bas, moyen,
mi-haut et haut dans l’ordre, la tonalité
de la voix)
Volume (Appuyez pour ajuster le volume
13. du combiné ou du haut-parleur.
Indicateur d’amplification (S’illumine
14. pour indiqué que l’amplification du
combiné est activé)
Indicateur d’appel en attente
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Marche/Arrêt automatique de16. l’amplification (Marche : l’amplification
s’activera automatiquement et retourner
au dernier niveau d’ajustement activer
sur votre appareil à chaque fois que
vous décrocherez le combiné. Arrêt
: l’amplification ne s’activera pas de
lui-même, vous devez appuyer sur
la touche Amplification pour activer
l’amplification).
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Branchez votre téléphone comme illustré
ci-dessous. Lorsque terminé, décrochez-le
combiné pour le tester. Si vous entendez
une tonalité, votre téléphone est prêt
pour l’utilisation. Sinon, vérifiez tous les
branchements.
Branchement