25829
5.8 GHz
Cordless Telephone
User’s Guide
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM
Telephone Jack Requirements
| To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular | Wall plate |
| telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured | |
| here, installed in your home. If you don’t have a | |
| modular jack, call your local phone company to find out | Modular |
| how to get one installed. |
| telephone |
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| Digital Security System | line jack |
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Your cordless phone uses a digital security system
to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code. After power outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset in the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
NOTE : The phone is shipped in tone dialing mode from the manufacturer and does not have pulse dialing mode.
Wall Mounting
NOTE: For best results, charge the phone on a flat surface before you mount it on the wall.
1.Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base) over the wall plate posts, and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)
2.Place the handset on the base cradle.
Memory
Store up to ten 20-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing.
Storing a Name and Number in Memory
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
2.Press the mem button.
3.Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).
4.Press the mem button again.
5.Use the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number you want to store (up to 20 digits).
6.Press mem again to store the number.You will hear a confirmation tone.
Battery Safety Precautions
•Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.
•To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the User’s Guide.
•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
•Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your ATLINKS USA, Inc. product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United States. Please call 1-800-
•You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.
•Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
•Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.
•Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic devices.
•Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
•Handset battery is low.
•You’re out of range of the base.
General Product Care
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines:
• | Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that |
| generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps). |
• | DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture. |
Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
•Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•One year, from date of purchase.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:
•Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit.The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
How you get service:
• | Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided |
| with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials. |
• | ”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is |
Equipment Approval Information
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public SwitchedTelephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements forTelephoneTerminal Equipment published by ACTA.
1Notification to the LocalTelephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these 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 5.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.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product.
It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
Notes
•This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
•Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.
•Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line.
•If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
2Rights of theTelephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
| | ATLINKS USA, Inc. |
| Model 25829 | 101 West 103rd Street |
| 00004376 (Rev. 0 Dom E/S) | Indianapolis, IN 46290 |
| © 2005 ATLINKS USA, Inc. |
| 05-22 |
| Trademark(s) ® Registered |
| Printed in China |
| Marca(s) Registrada(s) |
| |
Introduction
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference.
Your cordless telephone is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance.To get the most from your cordless telephone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.
Handset and Base Layout
talk/end
(button)
| vol - or + | |
| (button) | |
| PAGE | |
| (button) | |
| r-tone | charge/in use |
| (indicator) |
redial | (ring tone button) | |
(button) | mute | |
| |
chan | (button) | |
| |
(channel | flash | |
button) | |
(button) | |
| |
mem | | |
(memory | | |
button) | | |
| #pause | |
| (button) | |
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Battery
Handset compartment
batterydoor
| Base | Handset | Line cord | AC power |
| adaptor |
| | | |
refer to the owner’s manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the 5.8 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/ video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.
Installation
Important Installation Guidelines
•Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.
•Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
•Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
•Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
•Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Installing the Phone
1.Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall.
2.Install the handset battery.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery 5-2459, which is compatible with this unit.
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
•Plug the battery pack cord into the jack located inside the battery compartment, then place the battery pack inside the battery compartment.
•Put the battery compartment door back on.
3.Plug one end of the telephone line cord into theTEL LINE jack on the bottom of the base and the other end into a modular jack.
4.Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON.
5.Plug the AC power adaptor into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the bottom of the base.
6.Place the handset in the base cradle.The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying the battery is charging.
7.Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2677 (black) power adaptor that came with this unit. Using other power adaptors may damage the unit.
receive a call.
Answering a Call
1.When the phone rings, pick up the handset and press the talk/end button.
2.When finished, press the talk/end button or place the handset on the base cradle to hang up.
Making a Call
1.Pick up the handset and press the talk/end button. Wait for the dial tone.
2.Dial a telephone number.
3.When finished, press the talk/end button again or place the handset on the base cradle to hang up.
Redial
While the phone is ON (inTALK mode), press the redial button to redial the last number you dialed (up to 32 digits).
Flash
Use the flash button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, which are available through your local phone company.
TIP: Don’t use the talk/end button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.
Channel Button
While talking on the phone, it may be necessary for you to manually change the channel to improve reception and reduce noise or static on the line. Press and release the chan button to move to the next clear channel.
Finding the Handset
This feature helps locate a misplaced handset.
Press the page button on the base.The handset beeps continuously for about 2 minutes until you press the talk/end button on the handset or the page button on the base.
NOTE: You may still page the handset when the ringer is off.
Ringtone
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
2.Press the r-tone button.
3.Use touch-tone pad 1, 2 or 3 to select the ring tone 1, 2 or 3.You will hear selected ring tone.
4.Press r-tone to confirm the selection.You will hear a confirmation tone.
Ringer Switch
The ringer switch is located on the side of handset, it has two positions, ON and OFF.
Volume
When the phone is ON (inTALK mode) press the vol - or + button to adjust the listening level. Choose from four volume settings.
Mute
Use mute during a phone conversation to speak privately and off-line with a third party.
1.Press the mute button. The talk/end indicator will blink, and the party on the telephone will no longer be able to hear you.
2.Press the mute button when finished.
Dialing a Stored Number
1.Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the talk/end button.
2.Press the mem button.
3.Press the mem location (0-9).The number dials automatically.
Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence of a Stored Number
If a pause is needed to wait for a dial or access tone, press the #pause button to insert a delay in dialing sequence of a stored number (for example, after you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer access tone.) each pause counts as one digit in the dialing sequence.
Deleting Stored Numbers
1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
2.Press the mem button.
3.Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).
4.Press the mem button twice.
Chain Dialing from Memory
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, such as calling card calls to a frequently called long distance number. Each part of the sequence is dialed from memory.The following example shows you how to use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service:
The Number For | Memory Location |
| |
Long distance access number | 7 |
Authorization code | 8 |
Frequently called long distance number | 9 |
1.Make sure the phone is ON (inTALK mode).
2.Press mem and then press 7.
3.When you hear the access tone, press mem and then press 8.
4.At the next access tone, press mem and then 9.
TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the next mem button, or your call might not go through.
Changing the Battery
Make sure the telephone is OFF (not inTALK mode) before you replace battery.
1.Remove the battery compartment door.
2.Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset.
3.Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the battery compartment.
4.Put the battery compartment door back on.
5.Place handset in the base to charge. Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for 12 hours) prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the instruction book.
One beep every 7 seconds | Low battery warning |
Troubleshooting Tips
Telephone Solutions
No dial tone
•Check or repeat installation steps
•Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet.
•Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base unit and the modular phone jack?
•Disconnect the base from the wall phone jack and connect another phone to the same jack. If there is no dial tone on the second phone, the problem might be your wiring or local service.
•The handset might be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
•Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 12 hours).
•Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly.
•Did the handset beep when you pressed the talk/callback button? Did the in use indicator come on?The battery may need to be charged.
Handset does not ring
•Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned to ON.
•You may have too many extension phones on your line.Try unplugging some phones.
•See solutions for “No dial tone.”
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
•Change channels
•The handset maybe out of range. Move closer to the base.
•Relocate the base.
•Charge the battery.
•Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another household appliance.
Unit beeps
•Place handset in base cradle for 20 seconds to reset the security code. If that doesn’t work, charge the battery for 12 hours.
•See solutions for “No dial tone.”
•Replace the battery.
Memory dialing
•Make sure you correctly program the memory location keys.
•Make sure you follow the proper dialing sequence.
•You must reprogram numbers into memory after a power outage or battery replacement?
Out of range
•Move closer to the base.
•Reset the battery. Unplug the battery and plug it in again after five seconds.
•Reset the power supply. Unplug the supply and plug it in again after five seconds.
Causes of Poor Reception
•Aluminum siding.
•Foil backing on insulation.
•Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio signals.
equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ATLINKS USA, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1-800-448-0329.
Or refer inquiries to: ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations P O Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift.This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period.
Purchase date ________________________________________________
Name of store ________________________________________________
Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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, 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 (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).
•Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
•Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “HowTo Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.”This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000- 00345-4 when ordering copies.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid. |
What your warranty does not cover:
•Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls. Any additional information, should be obtained from your dealer.)
•Installation and setup service adjustments.
•Batteries.
•Damage from misuse or neglect.
•Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
•Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
•Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
•THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE ISTHE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLETOTHIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY ATLINKS USA, INC., ITS AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASETHE SCOPE OFTHIS WARRANTY.
•REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDERTHIS WARRANTY ISTHE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OFTHE CONSUMER. ATLINKS USA, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROMTHE USE OFTHIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ONTHIS PRODUCT.THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BYTHE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPTTOTHE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ONTHIS PRODUCT IS LIMITEDTOTHE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
•Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
•This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
•This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Accessory Information
DESCRIPTION | MODEL NO. |
| |
Belt Clip | 5-2673 |
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Replacement Battery | 5-2459 |
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Power adaptor | 5-2677 |
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