Cobra CP9105ML User Manual

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Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL60707

CP-9105

O pe rating Instru ctions for your Co b ra CP-9105

IfYou Think You Need Service

For te c h n i cal assistance,please call our A u to m ated Help Desk which can assist you by answ e ring the most fr e q u e ntly asked questions about C o b ra prod u ct s.

(773) 889-3087

A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number

Te c h n i cal assistance is also available on-line in the Fr e q u e ntly As ked Questions (FAQ)

section at www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail to pr oductinfo@cobraelec.com

If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087

“If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.”

You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory.It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product serviced and returned.

1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase,such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.

2. Send the entire product.

3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit.Include a typed or clearly print name and address of where the unit is to be returned.

4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible,use the original packing material.

5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500 W.Cortland St.,Chicago,IL 60707.

6. If the unit is in warranty,upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for status.If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge.If you have any questions,please call 1.773.889.3087 for assistance.

Part No. 480-242-P-001

8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday through F riday, CST.

24 hours a da y, 7 da ys a week.

Private Call®900

900 MHz Cordless Telephone

“Ingenious Prod u cts for Easier Co m m u n i cat i o n .”

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FCC Information

Included Accessories

Re g i s te red with The FCC Please note :This co rdless phone ope r ates under part 15 and part 68 of FCC ru l e s.

O pe ration is subject to two co n d i t i o n s : 1 .It may not inte rfe re with radio co m m u n i cat i o n s,and 2.It must accept any inte rfe re n c e re ce i ve d,including that which may cause undesirable ope rat i o n .See the Operational Features section of this manual for ways to reduce interference.

Changes or mod i f i cations not ex p ressly approved by the party re s ponsible for co m p l i a n c e could void the user’s authori ty to ope rate this equipment .

N OT E :This equipment has been te s ted and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev i ce,p u r s u a nt to Pa rt 15 of the FCCRu l e s.The limits are designed to provide re asonable pro te ction against harmful inte rfe re n ce in a re s i d e n tial installat i o n .This equipm e nt generate s,uses and can ra d i ate radio fre q u e n cy energy and,if not installed and used in acco rd a n ce with the instru ct i o n s ,m ay cause harmful inte rfe re n c e to radio co m m u n i cat i o n s.Howeve r ,t h e re is no guara ntee that inte rfe re n c e will not occur in a particular installat i o n .If this equipment does cause harmful inte rfe re n ce to radio or te l evision re ce p t i o n , which can be dete rmined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is enco u raged to t ry to co rre ct the inte rfe re n c e by one of the fo l l o wing measure s :

- Re o ri e nt or re l ocate the re ceiving ante n n a .

- Increase the separation be tween the equipment and re ce i ve r.

- Co n n e ct the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diffe re n t f rom that to which the re ce i ver is co n n e cte d .

- Consult the dealer or an ex pe ri e n c ed ra d i o / TV technician for help.

Your telephone co m p a n y is re q u i red by the Fe d e ral Co m m u n i c ations Commission to allow you to co n n e ct FCC re g i s te red telephones to their lines.

The FCC re q u i res you to provide info rm at i o n ,if re q u e s ted by the local telephone co m p a n y, a bout the co n n e ction of an FCC re g i s te red telephone to their lines.Th ey may ask you fo r the FCC re g i s t ration number and ringer equiva l e n ce number (REN),both of which are on the bo t t om of the base. Th ey may also ask for the Un i versal Se rv i ce Order Code (USOC) n u m ber which is RJ-11C.It is illegal to use this phone on a party line or to co n n e ct it to a co i n - o pe r ated te l e p h o n e.

The REN is used to dete r mine the quant i ty of dev i ces you may co n n e ct to the te l e p h o n e l i n e.E xce s s i ve RENs on the telephone line may result in the dev i c es not ringing in re s po n s e to an incoming ca l l .In most areas the sum of RENs should not exceed 5.0.To be sure,co nt a ct the local telephone co m p a ny. If your equipment causes harm to the telephone netwo rk ,the telephone co m p a ny will notify you in adva n ce (if possible) of a te m po ra ry disco nt i n u a n ce of serv i ce.Al s o,you will be advised of your ri g ht to file a co m p l a i nt with the FCC . The telephone co m p a ny may make changes in it’s facilities,e q u i p m e nt or proce d u res that could affe ct the ope ration of your equipment .The telephone co m p a ny will prov i d e a dva n ce notice to help you maintain uninte rru p ted serv i ce.

Controls and Indicators

Base:

1. Power Indicator

2. In Use Indicator

3. Charge Indicator

4. Page/Find Button

5. Tone/Pulse Switch

6. Ringer - On/Off Switch

Handset:

7. In Use Indicator

8. Low Battery Indicator

9. Volume - High/Low

10. Redial/Pause Button

11. Channel Button 12 . Memory Button

13. Mute Button 14 . Headset Jack

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What’s Included with Your CP-9105

1. Headset

2. AC/DC Power Adapter

3. Memory Label

4. Line Cords (6”and 6’)

5. Belt Clip

6. Belt Clip Slot Cover

7. Wall Mount Bracket

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Our Thanks to You

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CP-9105 cordless phone. Properly used,this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service.

Customer Support

Should you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If,after referring to the manual,you still need help, call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087.

Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available

M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm CST at:

773.889.3087 Automated Technical

Assistance available 24 hours a day,seven days a week. Email questions to: productinfo@cobraelec.com

Cobra on the World Wide Web: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on-line at: www.cobraelec.com

How to Use Your Cobra

CP-9105 900 MHz

Cordless Telephone

Contents

Features............................................................................1

FCC Information/Included Accessories.................A1

Controls & Indicators...................................................A2

Our Thanks toYou........................................................A3

Customer Support

Important Safety Instructions..................................2,3

Installation

Quick Set-Up Guide.................................................3

Wall Mounting Instructions..................................6

Operating Your CP-9105

Answering/Placing Calls from Base...................8

Answering/Placing Calls Away from Base.......10

Battery Saver..............................................................11

Mute Button...............................................................11

Channel Selection....................................................12

Flash..............................................................................13

Secur-Loc™...................................................................13

Volume.........................................................................14

Hearing Aid Compatibility....................................14

Last Number Redial.................................................15

Memory Number Storage.....................................16

Memory Number Recall.........................................18

Page/Find....................................................................19

Ringer Switch.............................................................20

Handset Battery Information...............................20

Private Call™Scrambling.........................................22

Tone/Pulse...................................................................22

Replacing Handset Battery...................................22

Disposal of The Battery ..........................................23

Headset Operation/Belt Clip/Slot Cover..........24

Cleaning The Charging Contacts........................25

Troubleshooting............................................................26

Frequently Asked Questions.....................................27

Limited One-Year Warranty.......................................31

Accessories and Order Form.....................................32

IfYou Think You Need Service.................Back Cover

Features of This Product

• Headset for Hands Free Operation

• Private Call®Voice Scrambling Base and Handset

• 900 MHz Extended Range

• Detachable Belt Clip

• 30 Channel Autoscan

• Clear Call® PLUS Compander

• Ten (10) Number Memory

• Handset Volume Control

• Page/Find

• Mute Button

• Fourteen (14) Day Stand-By

• Wall Mountable

• Last Number Redial

• Hearing Aid Compatible

• Auto Answer

• Auto Stand-By

• Audible Battery Low Indicator

• Replaceable Handset Battery

• Tone/Pulse Switch on Base

• Secur-Loc™ 65,000 Security Codes

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When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1 . Read and understand all instru c t i o n s . 2 . Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the pro d u c t . 3 . Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for

c l e a n i n g .

4 . Do not locate base unit near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or

near a swimming pool. 5 . Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the pro d u c t . 6 . Slots and openings in the cabinet and the bottom or back are provided for ventilation, to protect it from overheating; these open-

ings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product in the bed, sofa, rug or other

similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat re g i s t e r . This product should not be placed

in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is pro v i d e d . 7 . This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the

type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 8 . Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking

on it. 9 . Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 1 0 . Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out

parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the pro d u c t . 11 . To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to qualified servicemen when service or re p a i r

work is re q u i red. 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. 1 2 . Avoid using telephones (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock fro m

l i g h t n i n g . 1 3 . Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 1 4 . Unplug this product from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the pro d u c t .

C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covere d

by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often re q u i re exten-

sive work by a qualified technician to re s t o re the product to normal operation.

E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 1 5 . Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 1 6 . Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 1 7 . Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

C A U T I O N :

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

A . Use only the battery pack supplied with the unit or identical re p l a c e m e n t . B . Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible disposal instru c t i o n . C . Since released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to eyes or skin and may be toxic if swallowed:

C1. Do not open or mutilate battery pack. C2. Always replace the entire battery pack rather than reusing one or more cells. C3. Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

D . E x e rcise care in handling the battery pack in order not to “short” the battery contacts with conducting materials such as rings,

bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

Important Safety Instructions

(continued)

InstallationImportant Safety Instructions

CAUTION (continued):

E . C h a rge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and lim-

itations specified in this manual.

F. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and battery charg e r.

Save These Instructions

Quick Set-Up Guide

Install Ni-Cad battery in the handset. To remove the battery door,press and slide downward.

Observe connection orientation, connect the battery and replace the door. The LOW BATTERY indicator will blink until the handset is placed in the base and power is applied to the base.

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Connect power adapter in outlet.

Connect round connector into power jack on base.

Quick Set-Up Guide

Note The battery must be charged

at least 12 hours before use.

Replacement batteries are available direct from Cobra. See Accessories section on page 32.

continued on next page

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InstallationInstallation

Quick Set-Up Guide

Note Charge batteries for 12 hours

before first use.

Quick Set-Up Guide continued

Place handset on base so CHARGE indicator lights.

Plug phone cord into wall jack and base of phone.

Charge

Turn on RINGER switch.

Switch TONE/PULSE on base for proper operation.

For tone dialing-switch TONE/PULSE on base toTONE.

For pulse dialing-switch TONE/PULSE on base to PULSE.

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InstallationInstallation

Wall Mounting Instructions

Note If you do not have a wall

mount,contact your local phone company for installation of phone line and wall mount.

Wall Mounting Instructions

Plug 6”phone cord into jack on rear of base.

Th read co rd through slot in wall mount bra c ke t .

Slide wall mount bracket onto base.

Plug phone cord into wall jack.

Slide base down on wall plate.

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