CIDMATE Technology MH91101 900 MHz Analog Cordless Phone User Manual users manual 2

CIDMATE International Technology Inc. 900 MHz Analog Cordless Phone users manual 2

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users manual 2

Security System
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 the HANDSET.
Security Code
This telephone has an internal security code with 65,536 possible combinations.
Resetting Security Code and Channel Information
Communication between the HANDSET and the BASE UNIT may not be possible in any of the
following situations:
1. After a power failure.
2. After relocating the BASE UNIT by disconnecting the AC ADAPTER.
3. After replacing the HANDSET BATTERY PACK.
To reset, place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds.
Multi-Channel Access
Your cordless telephone lets you select a channel from the 40 frequencies available to transmit
signals between the BASE UNIT and HANDSET. When you notice interference from other
cordless telephones, change to another channel by pressing the button on the
HANDSET.
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Battery Type
Use the following type and size of BATTERY PACK:
Cordless Telephone BATTERY PACK
3.6V, 600mAh
U.S. Electronics Inc.
Ni-Cd Battery Pack: Model B650
This BATTERY PACK is available through:
U.S. Electronics Service Center
105 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
1-800-825-5208
NOTES: 1. During a power interruption, the BASE UNIT does not operate, and a phone
conversation cannot be made on the HANDSET.
2. A “beep” will be heard when the HANDSET is properly positioned in the
BASE UNIT CHARGE CRADLE and charging. Securely positioning the
HANDSET, KEYPAD face up, in the BASE UNIT will also prevent the
HANDSET from failing.
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 BATTLOW symbol appears on the LCD Screen, a “beep” sound will be heard every
10 seconds. This indicates that the BATTERYPACK needs to be recharged.
Charge the BATTERY PACK at least once every 90 days of non-use to avoid battery failure.
When the BATTERYPACK can no longer be charged, replacement of the BATTERYPACK will
be necessary.
The BATTERY PACK used in your telephone may develop a condition known as “MEMORY”.
Once subjected to a regular short discharging routine, the BATTERY PACK assumes the
discharging pattern it was subjected to. This is known as a “MEMORY” condition which causes
rapid discharging thereby shortening the BATTERY PACK charge span. If you believe your
BATTERYPACK has developed a “MEMORY” condition, do not charge the HANDSET until the
BATTLOW symbol appears on the LCD Screen. When the BATTLOW symbol appears on the
LCD Screen, charge the HANDSET fully for 12 hours.
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Recharging the BATTERY PACK
IMPORTANT
In order to get maximum life from the HANDSET
BATTERY PACK, be sure to charge the HANDSET for 12
hours before initial use.
Ni-Cd
Changing the Battery Pack
The BATTERY PACK provides power for the HANDSET of your cordless telephone.
To Replace BATTERY PACK
:
1. Remove the HANDSET BATTERY COMPARTMENTCOVER by sliding it down.
2. Pull out the BATTERYPACK PLUG and remove the BATTERYPACK.
3. Plug the new BATTERY PACK into the BATTERY CONNECTOR.
4. Slide the HANDSET BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER firmly into place in its closed
position.
5. Before use, charge the new BATTERY PACK for 12 hours.
ATTENTION
:
The telephone that you have purchased contains a rechargeable BATTERY PACK. The
BATTERYPACK is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it
may be illegal to dispose of this BATTERY PACK into the municipal waste stream. Check with
your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
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Changing the BATTERY PACK
IMPORTANT
In order to get maximum life from the HANDSET
BATTERY PACK, be sure to charge the HANDSET for 12
hours before initial use.
Problem Solving Section
For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems.
Phone does not work, check the following:
1. BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source.
2. HANDSET is charged.
3. TONE/PULSE Select switch is in the right position.
4. TELEPHONE LINE CORD is plugged into the TELEPHONE JACK.
Range of phone limited, check the following:
1. ANTENNAon BASE UNIT is raised.
2. BASE UNIT is centrally located in your residence.
3. BASE UNIT is not located near appliances.
No dial tone, check the following
:
1. TELEPHONE LINE CORD plugs are connected to the TELEPHONE JACK and
TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK.
2. BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source.
3. If you had a power failure or had unplugged the BASE UNIT, replace the HANDSET on the
BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system.
Received signal flutters or fades, check the following:
1. BATTERY PACK in the HANDSET is fully charged.
2. HANDSET is not too far from the BASE UNIT.
3. ANTENNAon BASE UNIT is raised.
Interference on reception, check the following:
1. Noise may be picked up from electrical products in the home or electrical storms. Generally,
this noise is a minor annoyance and should not be interpreted as a defect in your system.
(See Technical Information on page 32.)
2. Choose an alternate channel using the button on the HANDSET.
Long Distance “L-D-C” indicator is not ON when receiving a long distance call, check the
following:
1. Your local telephone company can provide the Area Code on an incoming long distance call.
Excess static, check the following:
1. Check to see that the ANTENNAis not touching another metal object.
2. Raise or reposition the BASE UNIT ANTENNA.
If after pressing the button, you receive three “beeps” and no dial tone, check the
following:
1. BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source.
2. If you had a power failure or had unplugged the BASE UNIT, replace the HANDSET on the
BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system.
NOTE:If none of telephones in the house are working, disconnect one set at a time to verify
that none of the phones are causing the problem. If you still have a problem after doing
this, and your telephone still does not work, please contact your local phone company.
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Problem Solving
Technical Information
This cordless telephone uses radio frequencies to allow mobility. There are certain difficulties in
using radio frequencies with a cordless telephone. While these are normal, the following could
affect the operation of your system.
Noise
Electrical pulse noise is present in most homes at one time or another. This noise is most
intense during electrical storms. Certain kinds of electrical equipment such as light dimmers,
fluorescent bulbs, motors, and fans also generate noise pulses. Because radio frequencies are
susceptible to these noise pulses, you may occasionally hear them in your HANDSET.
Generally they are a minor annoyance and should not be interpreted as a defect in your system.
Range
Because radio frequency is used, the location of the BASE UNIT can affect the operating range.
Try several locations in your home or office and pick the one that gives you the clearest signal
to the HANDSET.
Interference
Electronic circuits activate a relay to connect the cordless telephone to your telephone line.
These electronic circuits operate in the radio frequency spectrum. While several protection
circuits are used to prevent unwanted signals, there may be periods when these unwanted
signals enter the BASE UNIT. You may hear clicks or hear the relay activate while you are not
using the HANDSET. If the interference occurs frequently, it can be minimized or eliminated by
lowering the height of your BASE UNIT ANTENNAor by relocating the BASE UNIT. You can
check for interference before selecting the final BASE UNIT location by plugging in the
telephone.
NOTICE:
This cordless telephone uses radio communication between the HANDSET and the BASE
UNIT and may not ensure privacy of communication. Other devices, including another cordless
telephone, may interfere with the operation of this cordless telephone or cause noise during
operation. Units not containing coded access may be accessed by other radio communication
systems. Cordless telephones must not cause interference to any licensed radio service.
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Technical Information
IMPORTANT
When you hear interference, press the
button to change the operating
channel.
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Federal Communications Commission Requirements
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. A label on the BASE UNIT of the
equipment contains, among other information, the ACTA Product Number and the Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this
information to your telephone company.
The REN is also useful in determining the number of devices that you may connect to your
telephone line and still allow all of these devices to 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 that you may connect to your line,
contact your local telephone company.
If your equipment should cause harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
temporarily disconnect your service. If possible, they will notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required.
However, when advance written notice is not possible, the telephone company may temporarily
discontinue service without notice if such action is necessary under the circumstances. The
telephone company may make changes in its communication facilities, equipment, operations,
or procedures where such action is reasonably required in the operation of its business and is
not inconsistent with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission.
Do not attempt to repair or modify this equipment.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for its
compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment.
Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TV’s
and VCR’s. To minimize or prevent such interference, the BASE UNIT of the cordless telephone
should not be placed on or near a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the
cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the
interference.
This equipment should not be used on coin telephone lines. Connection to party line service is
subject to state tariffs. If trouble is experienced, disconnect this equipment from the telephone
line to determine if it is causing the malfunction. If the equipment is determined to be
malfunctioning, its use should be discontinued until the problem has been corrected.
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FCC Requirements
IMPORTANT
Placing your BASE UNIT near appliances such as
televisions, refrigerators, radios, or microwave ovens
may cause interference.
Federal Communications Commission Requirements (continued)
NOTE: 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 the
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.
-Increase the distance between the equipment and the 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected 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.
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FCC Requirements
Warranty Information
BellSouth Products
One-Year Limited Warranty
This limited warranty sets forth all BellSouth Products responsibilities regarding your
telephone. There are no other expressed or implied warranties from BellSouth Products.
Warranty Service Provided
If you purchased the telephone new from a retail vendor, BellSouth Products warrants the
telephone against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
original date of purchase. This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties. This warranty
begins when you purchase the telephone and continues for one (1) year unless you sell or rent
the telephone, in which case the warranty stops.
BellSouth Products disclaims any implied warranty, including the warranty of merchantability
and the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, as of the date of 90 days from your original
purchase of the telephone. BellSouth Products assumes no responsibility for any special,
incidental, or consequential damages.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of special, incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long a warranty lasts, so the above exclusion and
limitation may not apply to you.
Warranty Service Not Provided
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, improper
installation or operation, lack of reasonable care, unauthorized modification, or the affixing of
any attachment not provided by BellSouth Products with the telephone, and/or loss of parts.
This warranty is voided in the event any unauthorized person opens, alters or repairs the
telephone.
All BellSouth equipment being returned for repair must be suitably packaged.
Telephone companies use different types of equipment and offer various types of services to
customers. BellSouth Products does not warrant that this telephone is compatible with the
type of equipment of any particular telephone company or the services provided by it.
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Warranty
What To Do for Warranty Service
During the first thirty (30) days, a defective product is eligible for over-the-counter exchange at
the retailer from whom it was purchased. After thirty (30) days, the defective product should be
returned to the authorized service center. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the return of your
telephone product. The shipping address of the authorized service center is:
U.S. Electronics Consumer Center
C/O Southern Bonded Warehouse
7137 Southlake Parkway
Morrow, GA30260
NOTE: A telephone product received which was not made for BellSouth Products or which is
not defective as determined by our test procedures will not be repaired and will be returned to
you C.O.D., freight collect.
To Obtain Warranty Service
• Provide proof of the date of purchase within the package.
• Prepay all shipping costs to the authorized service center.
• Include a return shipping address within the package.
Please retain your sales receipt, the carton, the packing materials, and the printed material. The
original carton is the best shipping container for the telephone should you have to return it.
For your reference:
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Name of Dealer
Customer Service Telephone Number:
1-800-210-8950
OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. CALL 1-212-242-6978
Visit Us on the Web:
www.uselectronics.info
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Wall Mounting Template
This page serves as a template for attachment of screws to the wall
when mounting this telephone on the wall.
1. Cut out this page.
2. Use this template to determine the distance between screws
when mounting this phone on the wall. The two cross hairs
identify where to attach the screws.
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IMPORTANT
In order to get maximum life from the HANDSET
BATTERY PACK, be sure to charge the HANDSET for 12
hours before initial use.
IMPORTANT
Placing your BASE UNIT near appliances such as
televisions, refrigerators, radios, or microwave ovens
may cause interference.
IMPORTANT
When you hear interference, press the
button to change the operating
channel.
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IMPORTANT
The AC ADAPTER must always be plugged into an
electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT
If you live in an area which gets frequent
thunderstorms, we strongly recommend plugging your
AC ADAPTER into a surge protector.
IMPORTANT
To obtain the best reception, be sure to raise or
reposition the BASE UNIT ANTENNA.

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