Item No.: 59917
Ages 7 & Up
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INSTRUCTIONS
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TELEPHONE CONTROLS
AND FEATURES
EAR PIECE/SPEAKER
MICROPHONE
HEADSET CORD
REDIAL BUTTON
- Redials the last number called
FLASH BUTTON
- Lets you retrieve a dial tone after ending a call
TALK SWITCH
- Turns the phone on and off
DIALING KEYS
VOLUME CONTROL
- Controls the reception volume
SOUND EFFECT BUTTONS
EAVESDROPPER DETECTOR SWITCH
-Turns the eavesdropper detector on and off. If someone picks up a phone on the same line, the eavesdropper detector will tell you "SOMEONE IS LISTENING". When it’s safe to talk, My Private Line will announce “SAFE TO TALK!”
BELT CLIP
INSTALLATION
Line Cord Connection
With a modular telephone system, connect the 10 feet of straight telephone line cord included with the phone to the modular jack located on the bottom of the handset (Figure 1).
(Figure 1) | (Figure 2) |
Insert the other end of the cord into a modular wall jack (Figure 2). Make sure all plugs snap firmly in place.
Press the button on the back of the unit to retract the cord. Cord will retract automatically. Replace the ear bud into the slot.
OPERATION
Receiving a Phone Call
When your phone rings, pull out the cable with the ear bud and place the ear bud comfortably in your ear and press the TALK switch. Make sure the microphone is positioned closer to your mouth. Clip the base unit to your belt.
Dialing a Call
Pull out the cable with the ear bud and place the ear bud comfortably in your ear. Press the TALK switch and wait for the dial tone. Press the dial buttons for the number you want.
To Hang up
Press the TALK switch again to hang up the line.
To Return the Cord to the Base Unit
Press the button on the back of the unit to retract the cord. Cord will retract automatically. Replace the ear bud into the slot.
Eavesdropper Detector
When the Eavesdropper Detector is turned on, a security alert is activated and you hear “SOMEONE IS LISTENING!” when an unwanted third party picks up an extension on the same line. When the unwanted party hangs up, the phone lets you know that it is “SAFE TO TALK!” The Eavesdropper Detector can be turned off so that other extensions on the same line can be used during a conversation.
Sound Effects
This phone includes three sound effects that you can choose to play during your telephone conversation. F/X 1= Door Bell, F/X 2= Scream, and F/X 3= Telephone Ring.
Redial
If the line is busy when you call someone, or you want to call back someone you just called, there is no need to dial the number again manually. When pressed, the REDIAL button automatically redials the most recently dialed number. Press the TALK switch to TALK. When you hear a dial tone press REDIAL instead of dialing the number.
Flash
The FLASH button is used to retrieve a new dial tone after ending a call without having to turn the phone on and off.
NOTE: The FLASH button is also a useful feature for special telephone services such as call waiting, if you subscribe to this service. Press FLASH briefly, release and perform the custom call procedure.
Volume Control
My Private Line transceiver features a dial control to regulate the volume of the reception. If you are having trouble hearing the person your are talking to, increase the volume until it is at a desirable level. If the reception is too loud, decrease the volume until it is at a desirable level.
TROUBLESHOOTING
No Dial Tone
-Check all modular plug connections to make sure they are securely connected.
-Problem with the wiring. Try another phone jack. If the phone works on another jack, you may have a problem with your wiring. Contact your local phone company.
Redial Function Does Not Operate
-Check if the last number you intended to call was really the last number you dialed.
Phone Does Not Ring
-Too many telephones may be installed on the same line. Contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum number of extensions for your calling area.
Sound Volume Is Too Low