
Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................1
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................5
PACKAGE CHECKLIST...........................................................................6
FEATURES IDENTIFICATION ...................................................................7
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................8
A. Desk mounting............................................................8
B. Wall mounting............................................................8
OPERATING YOUR PHOTO PHONE......................................................10
A. Photo Directory Set Up ..............................................10
B. Programming Photo Directory.....................................10
C. Memory dialing........................................................11
D. Amplifier..................................................................11
E. Amplify Button..........................................................11
F. Ringer Volume ..........................................................11
G. Ringer Pitch Control ..................................................12
H. Hold Button..............................................................12
I. Last Number Redial Button.........................................12
J. Flash Button .............................................................13
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY .....................................................................14
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE................................................................15
WARRANTY INFORMATION................................................................21
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................23
INDEX..............................................................................................24

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Important Safety
Instructions
When using your telephone
equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and persons including the
following:
1.Read and understand all
instructions.
2.Follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the
telephone.
3.Do not use this telephone
near a bathtub, wash basin,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in
a wet basement, near a
swimming pool or anywhere
else there is water.
4.Avoid using a telephone
(other than a cordless type)
during a storm. There may be
a remote risk of electrical
shock from lightning.
5.Do not use the telephone to
report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
6.Unplug this telephone from
the wall outlets before
cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners
on the telephone. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
7.Place this telephone on a
stable surface. Serious damage
and/or injury may result if the
telephone falls.
8.Do not cover the slots and
openings on this telephone.
This telephone should never
be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This
telephone should not be
placed in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is
provided.
9.Operate this telephone using
the electrical voltage as
stated on the base unit or the
owner’s manual. If you are
not sure of the voltage in your
home, consult your dealer or
local power company.
10. Do not place anything on
the power cord. Install the
telephone where no one will
step or trip on the cord.
11. Do not overload wall outlets
or extension cords as this
can increase the risk of fire or
electrical shock.
12. Never push any objects
through the slots in the
telephone. They can touch
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dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could
result in a risk of fire or
electrical shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the
telephone.
13. To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, do not take this phone
apart. Opening or removing
covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembly
can cause electric shock when
the appliance is subsequently
used.
14. Unplug this product from the
wall outlets and refer
servicing to the manufacturer
under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply
cord or plug is frayed or
damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled
into the product.
C. If the telephone has been
exposed to rain or water.
D. If the telephone does not
operate normally by
following the operating
instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are
covered by the operating
instructions. Improper
adjustment may require
extensive work by a
qualified technician to
restore the telephone to
normal operation.
E. If the telephone has been
dropped or the case has
been damaged.
F. If the telephone exhibits a
distinct change in
performance.
15. Never install telephone
wiring during a lightning
storm.
16. Never install telephone
jacks in wet locations
unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
17. Never touch uninsulated
telephone wires or terminals
unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at
the network interface.
18. Use caution when installing
or modifying telephone lines.
19. Use only the power cord
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this manual. Do not dispose
of batteries in a fire. They
may explode. Check with
local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY NOTES
FOR CANADIAN USERS
The following items are included
as part of the CS-03 Requirements.
The standard connecting
arrangement for the equipment is
CA11A. This product meets the
applicable Industry Canada
technical specifications.
NOTICE: The Canadian
Department of Communications
label identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that the
equipment meets certain
telecommunications network
protective operational and safety
requirements. The Department
does not guarantee that the
equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction. Before installing
this equipment, users should
ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the
local telecommunications company.
The equipment must also be
installed using an acceptable
method of connection. In some
cases, the company’s inside
wiring associated with a single
line individual service may be
extended by means of a certified
connector assembly (telephone
extension cord). The customer
should be aware that compliance
with the above conditions may not
prevent degradation of service in
some situations. Repairs to certified
equipment should be made by an
authorized Canadian maintenance
facility designated by the supplier.
Any repairs or alterations made
by the user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions, may give
the telecommunications company
cause to request the user disconnect
the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own
protection that the electrical
ground connections of the power
utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if
present, are connected together.
This precaution may be particularly
important in rural areas.
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CAUTION: Users should not
attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the
appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician, as
appropriate. The Ringer
Equivalent Number is an
indication of the maximum number
of terminals allowed to be
connected to a telephone
interface. The termination on an
interface may consist of any
combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the
sum of the Ringer Equivalent
Number of all the devices not
exceed five.
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Introducing the P-300
Thank you for selecting the exciting
new
PHOTO PHONE
from
Ameriphone. These Operating
Instructions and the associated
Quick Operating Guide provide
you with the information you need
to use your
PHOTO PHONE
effectively and safely. Read this
manual thoroughly before using
your telephone. Keep the manual
near the telephone for easy
reference.
Warranty Service
Your telephone is designed to
provide years of quality service.
But, should the phone malfunction
and the Trouble-shooting Chart on
page 9 not resolve the problem,
follow the Warranty procedure on
page 11.
Sales Receipt
Be sure to save your sales receipt as
proof of purchase date should you
need warranty service.
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Help from Ameriphone
For help with using your
PHOTO
PHONE
, call our Customer Relations
department at
800-874-3005
.
Please make sure your
PHOTO
PHONE
package includes the items
shown in Figure 1.

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PHOTO PHONE P-300
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User Guide
P300
Handset
Base Unit
Telephone Line Cords
Handset
Coil Cord
Operating Guides
Figure 1 - Package Components
Phone Base Plate
Phone Cords
Photo Template
Generic
Button Icons