VTech Telecommunications 80-5312-00 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone System User Manual Pt1 1yr Eng China 5ATT

VTech Telecommunications Ltd 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone System Pt1 1yr Eng China 5ATT

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATIONSafety InformationThis symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in thisuser’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions whenusing this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock.1 Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings on the product.2 Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm.There may be a slight chance of electric shock fromlightning.3 Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a gas leak, report it immediately, but use atelephone away from the area where gas is leaking. If thisproduct is a cordless model, make sure the base is alsoaway from the area.4 Do not use this product near water, or when youare wet. For example, do not use it in a wet basement orshower, or next to a swimming pool, bathtub, kitchensink, or laundry tub. Do not use liquids or aerosol spraysfor cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any liquids, unplug any line or power cord immediately. Donot plug the product back in until it has dried thoroughly.5 Install this product in a protected location where noone can trip over any line or power cords. Protect cordsfrom damage or abrasion.6 If this product does not operate normally, read “InCase of Difficulty” in the user’s manual. If you cannotsolve the problem, or if the product is damaged, refer tothe Limited Warranty. Do not open this product exceptas may be directed in your user’s manual. Opening theproduct or reassembling it incorrectly may expose you tohazardous voltages or other risks.Part 1(Continued)© 2001 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Pt1_1yr_Eng_China_5ATT 7/10/02 9:07 AM Page 1
27 If this product has user-replaceable batteries,replace batteries only as described in your user’smanual. Do not burn or puncture batteries — theycontain caustic chemicals.8 If this product has a three-prong (grounding) plugor a polarized plug with one wide prong, it may notfit in non-polarized outlets. Do not defeat the purpose ofthese plugs. If they do not fit in your outlet, the outletshould be replaced by an electrician.CAUTION: Use only the power adapter providedwith this product. To obtain a replacement, call 1 800 222–3111.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSEspecially About Cordless TelephonesPrivacy: The same features that make a cordless phoneconvenient create some limitations. Telephone calls aretransmitted between the base and the handset by radiowaves, so there is a possibility that your cordless phoneconversations could be intercepted by radio receivingequipment within range of the cordless handset. For thisreason, you should not think of cordless phone conversations as being as private as those on cordedphones.Electrical Power: The base unit of this cordless telephonemust be connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch.Calls cannot be made from the handset if the baseunit is unplugged or switched off, or if the electricalpower is interrupted.Potential TV Interference: Some cordless telephonesoperate at frequencies that may cause interference to TVsand VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, donot place the base unit of the cordless telephone near or ontop of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, movingthe cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCRwill often reduce or eliminate the interference. (Applies to25-channel cordless phones only.)Rechargeable Batteries: This product contains eitherNickel-Cadmium or Nickel-Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not toshort the battery with conducting material such as rings, Pt1_1yr_Eng_China_5ATT 7/10/02 9:07 AM Page 2
3bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheatand cause harm. Observe proper polarity between thebattery and the battery charger.Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries: Must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not dispose of inhousehold garbage. Do not burn or puncture. Like otherbatteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they couldrelease caustic material which could cause injury.The RBRC™Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States. Thesebatteries may be taken to a participating local retailer ofreplacement batteries or recycling center. Or you may call 1 800 8BATTERY for locations accepting spent Nickel-Cadmium Batteries.Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries: Dispose ofthese batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture.Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, theycould release caustic material which could cause injury.Precautions for Users ofImplanted Cardiac PacemakersCardiac Pacemakers (applies only to 900 MHz DigitalCordless Telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independentresearch entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of theinterference between portable wireless telephones andimplanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration, WTR had recommended tophysicians that:PACEMAKER PATIENTS• Should keep wireless phones at least six inches from thepacemaker• Should NOT place wireless phones directly over thepacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON• Should use the wireless phone at the ear opposite thepacemakerWTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders withpacemakers from other persons using wireless phones. Pt1_1yr_Eng_China_5ATT 7/10/02 9:07 AM Page 3
4Especially About Telephone Answering SystemsTwo-Way Recording: This unit does not sound warningbeeps to let the other party know that the call is beingrecorded. To ensure that you are in compliance with anyfederal or state regulations regarding recording a telephonecall, you should start the recording process and then informthe other party that you are recording the call.FCC and ACTA InformationIf this equipment was approved for connection to thetelephone network prior to July 23, 2001, it complies withPart 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)rules. If the equipment was approved after that date, itcomplies with the Part 68 rules and with TechnicalRequirements for Connection of Equipment to the TelephoneNetwork adopted by the Administrative Council for TerminalAttachments (ACTA). We are required to provide you withthe following information.1 Product identifier and REN informationThe label on the back or bottom of this equipmentcontains, among other things, an identifier indicatingproduct approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number(REN). This information must be provided to your localtelephone company upon request. For equipmentapproved prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier ispreceded by the phrase “FCC Reg No.” and the REN islisted separately. For equipment approved after that date,the product identifier is preceded by “US” and a colon (:),and the REN is encoded in the product identifier withouta decimal point as the sixth and seventh charactersfollowing the colon. For example, the product identifierUS:AAAEQ03T123XYZ would indicate an REN of 0.3.The REN is used to determine how many devices youmay connect to your telephone line and still have themring when you are called. In most, but not all areas, thesum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. You maywant to contact your local telephone company for moreinformation.2 Connection and use with the nationwide telephonenetworkThe plug and jack used to connect this equipment tothe premises wiring and the telephone network mustcomply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical Pt1_1yr_Eng_China_5ATT 7/10/02 9:07 AM Page 4
5requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephonecord and modular plug is provided with this product. It isdesigned to be connected to a compatible modular jackthat is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally beused for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack fortwo lines. See Installation Instructions in the user’smanual. This equipment may not be used with CoinTelephone Lines or with Party Lines. If you have speciallywired alarm dialing equipment connected to yourtelephone line, ensure the connection of this equipmentdoes not disable your alarm equipment. If you havequestions about what will disable alarm equipment,consult your telephone company or qualified installer.3 Repair instructionsIf this equipment is malfunctioning, it must beunplugged from the modular jack until the problem hasbeen corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipmentcan only be made by the manufacturer or its authorizedagents. For repair procedures, follow the instructionsoutlined under the Limited Warranty.4 Rights of the telephone companyIf this equipment is causing harm to the telephonenetwork, the telephone company may temporarilydiscontinue your telephone service. The telephonecompany is required to notify you before interruptingservice. If advance notice is not practical, you will benotified as soon as possible. You will be given theopportunity to correct the problem and the telephonecompany is required to inform you of your right to filea complaint with the FCC. Your telephone companymay make changes in its facilities, equipment,operation, or procedures that could affect the properfunctioning of this product. The telephone company isrequired to notify you if such changes are planned.5 Hearing aid compatibility If this product is equipped with a corded or cordlesshandset, it is hearing aid compatible.6 Programming/testing of emergency numbersIf this product has memory dialing locations, you maychoose to store police, fire department and emergencymedical service telephone numbers in these locations. Ifyou do, please keep three things in mind:aWe recommend that you also write the telephonenumber on the directory card (if applicable), so thatyou can still dial the emergency number manually ifthe memory dialing feature doesn’t work. Pt1_1yr_Eng_China_5ATT 7/10/02 9:07 AM Page 5
6bThis feature is provided only as a convenience, andthe manufacturer assumes no responsibility forcustomer reliance upon the memory feature.cTesting the emergency telephone numbers you havestored is not recommended. However, if you domake a call to an emergency number:• You must remain on the line and briefly explainthe reason for the call before hanging up.• Programming/testing of emergency numbersshould be performed during off-peak hours, suchas in the early morning or late evening, when theemergency services tend to be less busy.Interference Information:Part 15 of FCC RulesSome telephone equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used properly, may cause interference to radio and television reception.This product has been tested and found to meet the standards for a Class B digital device, as specified in Part 15of the FCC Rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this product causes interference to radio, VCR or television reception when it is in use, you might correct the interference with any one or all of these measures:— Where it can be done safely, re-orient the receiving radio, VCR or television antenna.— To the extent possible, relocate the radio, VCR,television or other receiver with respect to thetelephone equipment.— If this telephone product runs on AC power, plug yourproduct into an AC outlet that’s not on the same circuitas one used by your radio, VCR or television.Modifications to this product, not expresslyapproved by the manufacturer, could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment. Pt1_1yr_Eng_China_5ATT 7/10/02 9:07 AM Page 6
7Limited WarrantyThe AT&T brands are used under license. Any repair,replacement or warranty service, and all questions aboutthis product should be directed to: Advanced AmericanTelephones, San Antonio TX, 78219, 1 800 222–3111 orwww.telephones.att.com.1WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVER?The manufacturer of this AT&T-branded product,Advanced American Telephones (“AAT”), warrants to theholder of a valid proof of purchase (“CONSUMER” or“YOU”) that the product and all accessories provided byAAT in the sales package (“PRODUCT”) are free frommaterial defects in material and workmanship, pursuant tothe following terms and conditions, when installed andused normally and in accordance with operationinstructions. This limited warranty extends only to theCONSUMER for PRODUCTS purchased and used in theUnited States of America.2WHAT WILL AAT DO IF THE PRODUCT IS NOT FREEFROM MATERIAL DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIPDURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD (“MATERIALLYDEFECTIVE PRODUCT”)?During the limited warranty period, AAT’s authorizedservice representative will repair or replace, at AAT’soption, without charge, a MATERIALLY DEFECTIVEPRODUCT. If AAT repairs this PRODUCT, AAT may usenew or refurbished replacement parts. If AAT chooses toreplace this PRODUCT, AAT may replace it with a new orrefurbished PRODUCT of the same or similar design. AATwill return repaired or replacement PRODUCTS to YOUin working condition. AAT will retain defective parts, modules, or equipment.Repair or replacement of PRODUCT, at AAT’s option, isyour exclusive remedy. YOU should expect the repair orreplacement to take approximately 30 days.3HOW LONG IS THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD?The limited warranty period for the PRODUCT extendsfor ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If AAT repairs or replaces a MATERIALLY DEFECTIVEPRODUCT under the terms of this limited warranty, thislimited warranty also applies to repaired or replacementPRODUCTS for a period of either (a) 90 days from thedate the repaired or replacement PRODUCT is shipped toYOU or (b) the time remaining on the original one-yearlimited warranty, whichever is longer. Pt1_1yr_Eng_China_5ATT 7/10/02 9:07 AM Page 7
84WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY?This limited warranty does not cover:a PRODUCT that has been subjected to misuse,accident, shipping or other physical damage, improperinstallation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect,inundation, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion; orb PRODUCT that has been damaged due to repair,alteration, or modification by anyone other than anauthorized service representative of AAT; orc PRODUCT to the extent that the problem experiencedis caused by signal conditions, network reliability orcable or antenna systems; ord PRODUCT to the extent that the problem is caused byuse with non-AAT accessories; ore PRODUCT whose warranty/quality stickers, productserial number plates or electronic serial numbers havebeen removed, altered or rendered illegible; orf PRODUCT purchased, used, serviced, or shipped forrepair from outside the United States, or used forcommercial or institutional purposes (including but notlimited to PRODUCTS used for rental purposes); org PRODUCT returned without valid proof of purchase(see 6 below); orhcharges for installation or setup, adjustment ofcustomer controls, and installation or repair of systemsoutside the unit.5HOW DO YOU GET WARRANTY SERVICE?To obtain warranty service in the United States of America,call 1 800 222–3111 for instructions regarding where toreturn the PRODUCT. Before calling for service, pleasecheck the user’s manual. A check of the PRODUCTcontrols and features may save YOU a service call.Except as provided by applicable law, YOU assume therisk of loss or damage during transit and transportation andare responsible for delivery or handling charges incurredin the transport of PRODUCT(S) to the service location.AAT will return repaired or replaced PRODUCT underthis limited warranty to YOU, transportation, delivery orhandling charges prepaid. AAT assumes no risk fordamage or loss of the PRODUCT in transit.If the PRODUCT failure is not covered by this limitedwarranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms ofthis limited warranty, AAT will notify YOU and willrequest that YOU authorize the cost of repair prior to anyfurther repair activity. YOU must pay for the cost of repairand return shipping costs for the repair of PRODUCTSthat are not covered by this limited warranty. Pt1_1yr_Eng_China_5ATT 7/10/02 9:07 AM Page 8
96WHAT MUST YOU RETURN WITH THE PRODUCT TO GETWARRANTY SERVICE?YOU must:areturn the entire original package and contentsincluding the PRODUCT to the AAT service locationalong with a description of the malfunction ordifficulty;binclude “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt)identifying the PRODUCT purchased (PRODUCTmodel) and the date of purchase or receipt (keep acopy for your records); andcprovide your name, complete and correct mailingaddress, and telephone number. 7OTHER LIMITATIONSThis warranty is the complete and exclusive agreementbetween YOU and AAT. It supersedes all other written ororal communications related to this PRODUCT. AATprovides no other warranties for this PRODUCT. Thewarranty exclusively describes all of AAT’s responsibilitiesregarding the PRODUCT. There are no other expresswarranties. No one is authorized to make modifications tothis limited warranty and YOU should not rely on anysuch modification. State Law Rights: This warranty gives YOU specific legalrights, and YOU may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state. Limitations:Implied warranties, including those of fitness for aparticular purpose and merchantability (anunwritten warranty that the PRODUCT is fit forordinary use) are limited to one year from date ofpurchase. Some states do not allow limitations on how long animplied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may notapply to YOU. In no event shall AAT be liable for any indirect,special, incidental, consequential, or similardamages (including, but not limited to lost profits orrevenue, inability to use the PRODUCT, or otherassociated equipment, the cost of substituteequipment, and claims by third parties) resultingfrom the use of this PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation ofincidental or consequential damages, so the abovelimitation or exclusion may not apply to YOU. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase. Pt1_1yr_Eng_China_5ATT 7/10/02 9:07 AM Page 9
10© 2001 Advanced American Telephones.All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.Printed in China. Issue 5AT&T 07/02Visit us at www.telephones.att.com Pt1_1yr_Eng_China_5ATT 7/10/02 9:07 AM Page 10

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