Audioline FF893 User Manual

FF893

Cordless telephone with

digital answering system

This equipment is not designed for making emergency

telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative

arrangements should be made for access to the

emergency services.

User guide

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AUDIOLINE FF893 SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Use only AUDIOLINE approved cadmium-free NiMH rechargeable battery pack within
the handset. Never use other packs. Your replacement packs are available from DORO
Australia and many leading retailers.

Do not use any power supply except the one provided (Approval No. N/12462).
Connection of any other adaptor could compromise the compliance with Australian/New
Zealand standards.

This is a rechargeable product and it is normal that a certain amount of heat will be
generated during the charging process. Whilst this is safe, it is recommended that this
product is not placed on sensitive surfaces.

PARTS LIST

In the box you should find the following items:

# Handset
# Base Unit
# NiMH battery pack (3.6V 600mA/H)
# Handset antenna

Please contact your retailer if any item is missing or damaged.

• AC Adaptor

• Line cord & adaptor plug

• User guide

• Wall mounting bracket

CONTENTS AUDIOLINE FF893

LIST OF CONTENTS

Handset functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Base Unit functions ............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......3

Installation

Positioning the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 4

Base installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................ 4

Fitting back-up batteries ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .............. 4

Handset battery installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 5

Handset battery care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................5

Using the Telephone

Making a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... 6

Receiving a call ................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 6

Last number redial ............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 6

Handset volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6

Range warning .................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 7

Low battery indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 7

Page/find handset ............... . . . . . . . . ......................... 7

Incoming call during paging ........ . . . . . . . . ......................... 7

Ringer On/Off settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 7

Storing memory numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... 8

Dialling memory numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8

Mute button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 8

Pause function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... 9

Recall button ................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 9

Scan button .................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 9

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Using the Answering Machine

Setting the clock ................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 10

Answering system on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 10

The outgoing messages (OGM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 11

Message playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... 12

Message counter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................. 12

Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 12

Delete all old message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 12

Memo recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... 13

2 way recording. ................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 13

Answering calls. ................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 13

Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , .14

Memory full ................... . . . . . . . . ........................ 15

LED indications for the answering system . . . . ... 15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... 16

Warning ...................... . . . . . . . . ........................ 17

REN, Cleaning & Gurantee ....... . . . . . . . .. 18

Wall bracket installation guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... 19

Notes for Operation in New Zealand . . . . . . . . ........................ 20

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AUDIOLINE FF893 INSTALLATION

HANDSET FUNCTIONS

1. Antenna 9. Call Waiting button

2. Earpiece 10. Redial button

3. Talk LED 11. Scan button

4. Talk Button 12. Volume button

5. Keypad 13. Mute button

6. Memory button 14. Charging contacts

7. Recall button

8. Pause button

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INSTALLATION AUDIOLINE FF893

BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS

1. L ou
d speaker 7. In use / Charge LED

2. Speaker Volume control 8. Microphone

3. Answer ON/Off, Message LED 9. T/S, 6, 2 ring select

4. Answering machine function keys 10. 180/ 60 Incoming message time

5. Page button 11. Ringer On/Off switch

6. Power / Low Battery LED 12. Connect to the FF893 power supply

13. Connect to the telephone line

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AUDIOLINE FF893 INSTALLATION

POSITIONING THE BASE UNIT

It is essential for best performance of the telephone system that the base unit be
positioned properly in your home or office.

Place the base unit close to a telephone network socket and a 230/240 volt mains
outlet.

If the range of operation between the handset and the base unit is not satisfactory, try
repositioning the base unit, but:

# Do not position the unit in direct sunlight, damp or high humidity locations

.

# Do not position the unit close to: electrical equipment such as TV’s, computers,

fridges, etc., or close to radiators, metal pipes or window frames.

BASE INSTALLATION

Connect the power supply cord to the rear of the base unit and plug into the 230/240
volt mains outlet.

You will hear “Please wait”and the answer ON/OFF and power LEDs will flash for
around 25 seconds, then a confirmation tone will be heard.

FITTING BACK-UP BATTERIES IN BASE UNIT

It is essential to fit four “AAA” size 1.5v Alkaline batteries (not rechargeable type) to
ensure your messages are not lost during a mains power failure. Note, batteries not
included. To install or replace batteries do the following:

# Disconnect the line cord from the telephone.
# Locate battery compartment on underside of base unit.

# Insert blunt instrument into small square hole and prise cover gently open.
# Insert batteries observing correct polarity.
# Replace battery cover.
# Reconnect telephone cord.

NOTE: The POWER/LOW BAT indicator will flash continuously if back-up

batteries are not fitted or are discharged.

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INSTALLATION AUDIOLINE FF893

HANDSET BATTERY INSTALLATION

To install or change the battery do the following:
# Remove the battery cover by applying gentle pressure to the rear of the handset and

slide downwards.

# Insert the battery (supplied), observing correct polarity (ensure red wire is on left

hand side) and replace the battery cover. FIT the aerial to the handset.

# Place handset onto base unit (face up or down) and charge for 14 hours

telephone should not be used during this time.

# Connect the telephone line cord to the rear of the base unit and plug into the

telephone network socket.

# Your FF893 is now ready for use.

HANDSET BATTERY CARE

For maximum life from your battery, do the following:

# After initial charging the base unit must remain connected to the mains power.
# If the telephone is not to be used for a substantial period of time, i.e. holidays,

disconnect the mains power adaptor.

# When power is reconnected you must recharge the handset for 14 hours.

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# To maintain optimum condition, discharge the batteries fully every 4 months, and

then recharge for 14 hours.

# The batteries will need replacing if there are signs of leakage, or the batteries will

not hold a charge for more than two hours.

NOTE: From new, the batteries after they have been installed, must be charged for 14
hours without interruption.
Use only AUDIOLINE approved cadmium-free Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
rechargeable batteries. The guarantee will be invalid if any problems arise as a

result of the use of an incorrectly specified battery.

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