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Copyright © 2001 CIDCO Communications, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Part No. 105510-01 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, LLC.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

■ WARRANTY & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1

■ INTRODUCTION 8

■ INSTALLING THE D271 9

■ FEATURES AND CONTROLS 13

■ USING THE D271 21

■ USING THE DIRECTORY 27

■ REVIEWING AND DELETING CALL RECORDS 30

■ READING DISPLAY MESSAGES 31

■ TROUBLESHOOTING 33

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CAUTION

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WARRANTY & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

■ 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
impeding 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

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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 re­assembly can cause electrical shock during
subsequent use.

■ 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.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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■ 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

■ Do not disassemble the unit. Opening or removing

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

■ Unplug this unit from all connections and refer

servicing to qualified personnel when it requires
repair work, service, or 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 or rain.

- 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.

■ Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled

according to all national laws and regulations.

WARN ING S

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

CAUTION

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

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.

This symbol is intended to inform you that
important operating and maintenance

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instructions are included in the literature
accompanying this product.

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NEED TO KNOW

CAUTION

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Important: Although cordless phones generally
require AC power to operate,your D271 phone
can provide operational backup in the case of the
power failure IF the spare battery is charged in
the base.

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 INSTALLA-

TION

■ 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.

■ Use only 3.6V 800mAh Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad)

cordless telephone replacement battery pack (one
included with phone).

■ 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.

■ 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

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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 1-800-8­BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd
battery recycling and disposal/

restrictions in your area.

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,

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CAUTION

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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.

CAUTION: Changes or modification to this
device not expressly approved by CIDCO

Communications could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.

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

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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, 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.

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

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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 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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INTRODUCTION

The D271 is a 2.4GHz cordless phone that incorporates your telephone company’s calling features, such as Caller ID,
Voice Mail and Call Waiting ID, to provide a powerful full function Caller ID cordless telephone.

D271 FEATURES

■ Speakerphone

■ New Message Indicator

■ Caller ID/Call Waiting ID

■ Stores up to 50 Caller ID Records

■ 50 Directory records

■ ?xx channels

■ Dedicated Keys for: Hold, Mute, Speakerphone,

Voice Mail, Redial/Pause, 7-10-11, Caller ID
and Directory.

■ Adjustable Ringer, Speakerphone and Handset

Volume Control

■ Hearing-aid Compatible

■ English and Spanish

■ Headset Jack

■ Call timer

■ Single key redialing

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INSTALLING THE D271

CHECKING THE CONTENTS

Check to see that the following items are enclosed:

■ Telephone Base and Handset

■ Long Line Cord

■ Short Line Cord for Wall Mount

■ Line cord for Wall Mounted Charger

■ Wall Mounted Charger

■ AC Adapter

■ Belt Clip

■ User Manual

INSTALL THE BATTERY

Use this procedure to install or replace the battery.
Be sure to follow the battery specifications and safety
instructions. See “WARRANTY & SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 1.

Use only 3.6V Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad) batteries in
this phone.

b. Press down on the battery cover and

slide the cover down to expose the
battery compartment.

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c. Locate the batery terminals inside the

battery compartment and the
corresponding terminals on the battery
pack. Align the battery pack terminals
with the terminals in the battery
compartment.

d. To replace the battery cover, insert tab at

top of cover into slot in handset. With
cover aligned over the battery opening,
firmly press down until the cover snaps
into place.

NEED TO KNOW

Prior to first use, place the handset in the
cradle and charge the battery for at least
12 hours. The charge light on the base
comes on to tell you that the handset is
charging.