Cidco Communications CL906 User Manual

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CL906

User Manual

900 MHz

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Copyright © 2002 Cidco Communications Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Part No. 105550-01 Rev. A

No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
language in any form, by any means without the prior written permission of Cidco Communications Corporation.

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■ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY 1

Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Telephone Wiring and Jack Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

FCC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

■ INTRODUCTION 6

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

■ INSTALLING THE CL906 7

Checking the Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

■ FEATURES AND CONTROLS 11

Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Personalizing Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

■ USING THE CL906 15

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Dialing Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Pre-Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Paging and Finding the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Using Temporary Tone Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting The Handset Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Reading The Call Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Finding Clear Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Going Out of Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using Caller ID and Call Waiting ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Switching Between Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using The Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Reading Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

■ TROUBLESHOOTING 23

Problem/Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY

CL906 - 900MHz Cordless

SAFETY SYMBOLS

WARNING:

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's
enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the
product's case.

CAUTION:

This symbol is intended to inform you that important
operating and maintenance instructions are included
in the literature accompanying this product.

NEED TO KNOW:

This symbol is intended to highlight important
information.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read
and follow these instructions:

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■ Read and understand all instructions.

■ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the unit and in

the User Manual(s).

■ Use only the battery type recommended in this manual.

■ Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do

not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, just use a damp cloth for
cleaning.

■ Do not place this telephone on an unstable cart, stand, or

table. It could fall, causing serious damage or impede
operation.

■ Never place this telephone near or over a radiator or heat

register.

■ Only operate this telephone using the type of power source

listed on the marking label. If you are not sure of the power
supply of your home, consult your dealer or local power
company.

■ Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can

result in the risk of fire or electrical shock.

■ Never push objects of any kind into this telephone as they can

touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

■ Take the phone to a qualified technician when it requires

repair work or service.

■ To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the

telephone. Opening or removing covers can expose you to
dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect re-assembly can
cause electrical shock during subsequent use.

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■ Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet and refer servicing

to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

- If the power supply cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.

- If liquid is spilled into the unit.

- If the unit is exposed to water.

- If the unit does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions.

- If the unit is dropped or the casing is damaged.

- If the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.

■ Avoid using the telephone during an electrical storm. There

can be a slight risk of electrical shock from lightning.

■ Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak if the leak is in

the vicinity of the phone

■ Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according

to all national laws and regulations.

WARNINGS

WAR NING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electric shock, DO NOT remove
cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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CAUTION

Changes or modification to this device not expressly
approved by Cidco Communications could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.

TELEPHONE WIRING AND JACK INSTALLATION

■ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

■ Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm.

■ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is

specifically designed for wet locations.

BATTERIES

■ Disconnect the telephone when replacing the battery pack.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire, use only 3.6V 800mAh Nickel
Cadmium (Ni-Cad) cordless telephone replacement
battery pack.

■ Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire as it will explode.

Check with local codes for proper battery disposal
regulations.

■ Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte

is corrosive and can cause damage to the eyes or skin. It can
be toxic, if swallowed.

■ Avoid contact with rings, bracelets, keys or other metal

objects, when handling batteries. These objects could short
out the battery or cause the conductor to overheat resulting
in burns.

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■ Do not attempt to recharge the battery pack by heating it.

Sudden release of battery electrolyte can cause burns or
irritation to the eyes or skin.

■ Remove the battery pack if you do not plan to use the phone

for several months at a time. The batteries could leak over
that time.

■ Discard “dead” battery packs as soon as possible because

they are likely to leak into the phone.

■ Do not store this phone or battery pack in a high temperature

area. Batteries stored in a freezer or refrigerator should be
protected from condensation during storage and defrosting.
Battery packs should be stabilized at room temperature
before using.

■ Your battery pack is rechargeable and can be

recycled once it outlives its usefulness.
Depending upon your local and state law, it
might be illegal to dispose of this battery into a
municipal waste system. Check with your local
solid waste company or call 1-800-8-BATTERY
for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and
disposal restrictions in your area.

CL906 - 900MHz Cordless

FCC REQUIREMENTS

FCC PART 15 INFORMATION

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject 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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, the equipment might cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this 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 separation between the equipment and 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.

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CL906 - 900MHz Cordless

FCC PART 68 INFORMATION

This telephone is hearing aid compatible.

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The FCC
Part 68 label is located on the bottom of the product. This label
contains the product’s FCC Registration Number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN). You must give this information to
your telephone company if they request it from you.

Only use standard modular telephone jacks to connect to the
telephone network. The appropriate outlet or jack is a USOC
RJ11C or RJ11W, which complies with FCC Part 68 Rules.

The REN is useful when trying to determine the maximum
number of devices you can connect to your telephone line and still
have those devices ring when 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 you
can connect to your line, as determined by the REN, contact your
local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for
your calling area.

If this device causes harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company will give you advance notice if temporary
discontinuance of service is required. But if advance notice isn’t
practical, the telephone company will notify you as soon as
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint
with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities,

equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper
functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will receive
advanced notice in order for you to make necessary changes to
maintain uninterrupted service.

This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the
telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state
tariffs.

Repairs to this equipment can only be made by the manufacturer
and its authorized agents. If it appears that this device is causing
harm to the telephone network, the telephone company might
request that the device be unplugged until the problem is fixed.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT.

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WARRANTY

If your telephone is defective in material or workmanship and you
return it within one year from the date of purchase, we will repair
it, or, at our option, we will replace it. If we repair it, we might
use reconditioned replacement parts or materials. If we choose
to replace it, we might substitute an identical reconditioned unit.
The repaired/replaced unit is warranted for either (a) ninety
days, or (b) the remainder of your phone’s original one year
warranty, whichever is longer.

A. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

To receive warranty service, you must provide proof of purchase
(your sales receipt) and date of purchase.

B. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER

This warranty does not cover defects resulting from accidents,
alterations, failure to follow this manual’s instructions, battery
leakage, misuse, fire, flood, and Acts of God.

We do not warrant this product to be compatible with party lines,
with all types of telephone equipment, or with your specific
customer premises equipment. Shipping costs to and from
authorized service centers are not covered.

We are not responsible for implied warranties, including those of
fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability after the
initial one year period. We do not pay for loss of time,
inconvenience, loss of use of the product, or property damage
caused by this product or its failure to work, telephone company

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service calls, or any other incidental or consequential damages.

C. STATE LAW RIGHTS

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusions might not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also have
other rights, which can vary from state to state.

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