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®
DIALOGUE CL-40
Amplified Cordless Telephone
CL
Operating Instructions
Please read these Instructions carefully before use. Keep for future reference.
AMERIPHONE Inc., 12082 Western Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92841
(800) 874-3005, (714) 897-0808
M03900 CL-40
© AMERIPHONE CL-40 5270-0101 4 4/02
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Contents Safety Instructions...........................................................................................2 HANDSET Controls-Location and Function............................................... .5 BASE UNIT Controls-Location and Function.............................................. 7 Getting Started.................................................................................................9 Desk Mounting..........................................................................
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Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, always follow these basic safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. 3. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet before cleaning or replacing the battery pack. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the telephone. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do
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Safety Instructions 13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 14. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 15. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 16. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 17. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ADDITIONAL SAFETY NOTES FOR CANADIAN
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Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Battery Cautionary Instructions CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the following type and size of battery pack: Cordless Telephone Battery Pack 3.6V, 600mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack 2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. It may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive
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HANDSET Controls 1 2 13 10 3 7 14 11 4 12 5 8 6 9 15 AMP 16 15 5 MANUAL(430-0102-)V3.p65 5 02-10-23, 11:30 RINGER ON O FF OFF N TONE LO HI
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HANDSET Controls 1. Handset Antenna 2. IN USE/BATT LOW LED Indicator: Lights up when the HANDSET is in TALK mode. Blinks when battery power is low. 3. TALK Button: Press to answer an incoming call, to place a call or to end a call. 4. TONE (*) Button: Press to temporarily change the dialing mode from Pulse to Tone for Rotary Service Users. (Press once before entering numbers to access the answering system or electronic banking services, etc.) 5. AMPL (AMPLIFIER) Button: Press to turn o
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BASE UNIT Controls 1 2 3 4 5 CHG/IN USE 6 POWER 7 8 CORDLESS AMPLIFIED PHONE 9 7 MANUAL(430-0102-)V3.p65 7 02-10-23, 11:30
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BASE UNIT Controls 1. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION Jack: For connecting the other end of your telephone line cord from the telephone line outlet. 2. POWER-IN CONNECTION Jack: For connecting the AC Adaptor to the base unit. 3. RINGER HI/MED/LOW: Set the base unit ringer to HI, MED, LOW. 4. TONE/PULSE Select Switch 5. Antenna: Raise or reposition for the best reception. 6. CHG(CHARGE)/IN USE LED Indicator: Lights up to indicate the unit is ON or when the HANDSET is placed on the BASE UNIT for chargin
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Getting Started Connecting Your Phone This section is a reference guide to the basic functions and operations of your cordless telephone. For more detailed descriptions of the operations and features of this telephone, refer to the Contents on page 1. 1. Carefully remove your cordless telephone from its shipping carton. If there is any visible damage, do not attempt to operate this equipment. Return it to the place of purchase. 2. Check to be sure you have all items that come with this cordless
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Getting Started (continued) 6. Raise or reposition the antenna on the base unit for the best reception. 7. We recommend not placing this unit next to appliances. Doing so may cause interference. 8. TONE/PULSE Select Switch: A. If your home is equipped with a Tone dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE select switch to the TONE position. B. If you have a rotary dialing system, set the TONE/PULSE select switch to PULSE position. C. If you are unsure which system you have, set the TONE/PULSE select swi
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Desk Mounting Desk Mounting One of the special features of your equipment is the unique design of the MOUNTING BRACKET which can hold your phone at an angle of 15°when desk mounting. There are two positions to choose from: 1. Normal position (Mounting Bracket not required) For normal position, as shown in Figure 1, place the base unit on any desired but suitable location. FIGURE 1 2. 15° position (See Figure 2) With the back of the base unit facing up, insert the upper hooks of the MOUNTING BRAC
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Wall Mounting Wall Mounting You may choose to put the BASE UNIT of your cordless telephone on a wall. 1. With the back of the BASE UNIT facing up, connect the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD to the telephone line jack. 2. Insert the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD through the hole of the MOUNTING BRACKET. 3. Insert the upper hooks of the MOUNTING BRACKET into the matching upper slots of the BASE UNIT. Press down on the opposite side of the MOUNTING BRACKET until the other hook locks into place.. Plug the fr
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Cordless Telephone Operation Receiving Calls when the handset is in the base unit 1) When the phone rings, lift the handset. The base unit’s IN USE LED indicator will light up. [NOTE: The handset’s RINGER SWITCH must be in the “ON” position for the Ringer to operate.] 2) Start your conversation. 3) To amplify in-coming sound, press the AMPL button, slide the Volume Control to suit your hearing. 4) Slide the Tone Control switch up or down to attain optimum word c
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Cordless Telephone Operation Caution: Repeated incremental exposure to amplification levels greater than 18 dB may be harmful to individuals without hearing disabilities. Therefore, do not remove the warning label attached to the back of the handset. If it is likely that a visually impaired person will use the telephone, securely attach the provided warning printed in Braille to the back of the handset (See, Diagram A). Diagram A 14 MANUAL(430-0102-)V3.p65 14 02-10-23, 11:30
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Cordless Telephone Operation Placing Calls 1. Press the TALK button. The IN USE LED indicator will light up. 2. Listen for a dial tone. 3. Dial the phone number. 4. When you have finished with your call, press the TALK button again. The IN USE LED indicator will turn off. Handset REDIAL Feature 1. If you get a busy tone, press the TALK button to hang up. 2. Later, press the TALK button again. 3. Listen for a dial tone. 4. Press the RE/PA button. This will automatically redial the last telephone
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Cordless Telephone Operation Direct Audio Connection The AUDIO output jack allows you to connect your CL-40 to other assistive listening device such as a cochlear implant. To connect an assistive listening device: 1) Plug a compatible auxiliary cable (available from Ameriphone dealers) into the AUDIO Jack. 2) Plug the other end into your assistive listening device. 3) When you have the assistive listening device connected, you still must speak into the handset. To assis
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Cordless Telephone Operation Storing Numbers 1. Do not press the TALK button after taking the handset off of the cradle. 2. Press the MEMO button. 3. Dial the number you want to store. 4. Press the MEMO button again. 5. Dial the index number (0-9) where you want to store that number. You will hear one confirmation beep. 6. Write the name of the person you will be calling with that number next to the corresponding index number on the telephone number card. 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other
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Security Security Your cordless telephone uses a digital coding security system to prevent unauthorized use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless telephone. The system has its own identifying signal created by microcomputers in both the base unit and handset. Security Code This telephone has an internal security code with 65,536 possible combinations. Multi-Channel Access Your cordless telephone lets you select a channel from the 40 frequencies available to transmit signals between t
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Recharging the Battery Pack Battery Type Use the following type and size of battery pack: Cordless Telephone Battery Pack 3.6V, 600mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack Recharging the Battery Pack The nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack in the handset can be recharged many times using the built-in charger in the base unit. When the BATTERY LOW indicator starts to blink, a “beep”sound will be heard every12 seconds. This indicates that the battery pack needs to be recharged. Charge the battery pack at least once
