Cobra Electronics CP-2525 User Manual

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

WITH CALLER ID

“The antenna is in the phone,

not in your way…and the sound is incredible.”

MODEL CP-2525

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

6500 W. Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707

PRINTED IN HONG KONG @ 1997 COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 480-180-P-001

Please note that Caller ID and Call Waiting services from

your local carrier are required for proper operation.

SUBJECT

Important Safety Instructions..............................................................................3-4

Introduction ..............................................................................................................5

Installation Information ..........................................................................................6

Quick Set-Up Guide ................................................................................................7

Wall-Mounting Instructions ....................................................................................8

Using Your Phone ....................................................................................................9

Answering/Placing Calls at the Base ....................................................9

Answering/Placing Calls Away from the Base....................................9

Cordless Phone Operational Features ..................................................................9

Battery Saver Circuitry ............................................................................9

Caller ID ..................................................................................................10

Caller ID Log............................................................................................11

Making a Call From the Caller ID Log ................................................11

Special Calling Situations ......................................................................11

Deleting an Entry in the Caller ID Log................................................12

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

Compander Noise Reduction................................................................12

Digital Security........................................................................................12

Electronic Directory ..........................................................................13-15

Find ..........................................................................................................16

Flash ..........................................................................................................16

Hearing Aid Compatibility....................................................................16

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System ......................................................................................16

Last Number Redial................................................................................16

Message Indicator ..................................................................................17

Out-of-Range Signal ..............................................................................17

Pulse/Tone Switch..................................................................................17

Ringer Switch ..........................................................................................17

Secur-Loc

................................................................................................17

Rechargeable Handset Battery Information........................................................18

Handset Battery Recharging ................................................................17

Replacing the Handset Battery ............................................................18

Handset Battery Disposal ......................................................................19

Cleaning the Charging Contacts ..........................................................................19

Cordless Telephone Model CP-2525

Table of Contents

About Cordless Phone Performance....................................................................20

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Cordless Telephone Troubleshooting Guide ......................................21

If You Think You Need Service ............................................................................22

Registered with the FCC........................................................................................22

Limited One-Year Warranty ..................................................................................23

Cordless Phone Accessories......................................................Inside Back Cover

Important Safety Instructions (continued)

The cordless handset operates on batteries, please read and follow instructions:

A. Use only the battery pack supplied with the unit or identical replacement. B. Do not dispose of battery pack in a Þre. The cells may explode. Check with

local codes for possible disposal instruction.

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 ßame.

D. Exercise care in handling the battery pack in order not to ÒshortÓ the

battery contacts with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

15. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

16. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is speciÞcally

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.

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Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of Þre, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

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 product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the bottom or back are provided for ventilation, to protect it from overheating; these openings 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 register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

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 Þre or electric shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they amy touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of Þre or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to qualiÞed servicemen when service or repair work is required. 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.

12. Avoid using telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightening.

13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

14. Unplug this product from the all outlet and refer servicing to qualiÞed 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 product. 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 covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiÞed technician to restore 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.

Installation Information

Maximum range is obtained by installing the base unit in the highest living area of your home. The location you choose must be near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack.

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Cobra

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Cordless TelephoneÑthe world’s ﬁrst and only full-range-power cordless telephone without any external antennas!

No more extending, bending, or breaking the antennas found on other cordless phonesÑyou Cobra

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conceals its antenna systems inside the handset and

base, where they should be, out of your way.

Now you can install your new Cobra

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cordless phone virtually anywhere. Without cumbersome external antennas to worry about, put your new phone anywhere a corded phone can go! Then enjoy the freedom of using your new cordless phone all over the house as well as outside in your yard.

Your new Cobra Model CP-2525 features the Opti Scanª system with 25 selectable channels (the maximum number available) for optimum interference-free use, and a 30 name and number electronic directory. The CP-2525 allows you to keep the phone away from the base for up to 14 days between recharges, is equipped with Clear Call

PLUS Circuitry with compander noise-reduction system to

ensure corded-phone sound quality, Private Call

voice scrambling, and Power

Protector

reserve power for operation during power outages. Caller ID allows

you to see whoÕs calling before answering.

Please take a moment to review this booklet and become familiar with all of the many user-friendly convenience features built into your new Cobra

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Cordless Phone.

If you need further assistance installing or using your new

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Cordless

Telephone, please call our consumer “hotline” at 1-773-889-3087. NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause inter-

ference to nearby TVÕs and VCRÕs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of TVÕs or VCRÕs. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone base further away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

CAUTION: Any changes or modiÞcations not expressly approved by Cobra could void the userÕs authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: Caller ID and Call Waiting services are required for proper operation.

Cordless Telephone Model CP-2525

U.S. PATENT 4876709 U.S. PATENT 5351284

How To Use Your

RINGER ON/OFF

SWITCH

TALK BUTTON

SCROLL BUTTONS

STORE BUTTON

DELETE

BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

REDIAL

BUTTON

EDIT BUTTON

CHANNEL

BUTTON

FLASH

BUTTON

POWER 9V

DC JACK

FIND BUTTON

LOC CALL

BUTTON

MEMORY

BUTTON

NEW CALLS INDICATOR

MESSAGES

INDICATOR

CHARGE

INDICATOR

DISPLAY

PULSE/TONE

SWITCH

Wall Mounting Instructions

The following steps enable installation on a new or existing telephone wallmounting plate or directly onto a wall. (Your Cobra

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is designed to be used with any AT&T, GTE, local phone company or other wall-mounting plates that can be purchased from most local electronics stores.)

¥ Use the separate wall mounting

bracket.

¥ Place the telephone line cord so the

last inch (near the modular connector) is in the center opening (as shown).

¥ Wrap the cord counter clockwise

around the center until the cord is totally contained in the bracket.

¥ Place the bracketÕs top two tabs into

the top two openings in the base back panel.

¥ Carefully snap the bottom two tabs

into the bottom two openings in the base back panel.

¥ Plug the modular connector into the

telephone wall jack.

¥ Align the mounting studs on the wall

plate to the holes in the cord wrap bracket. Push the base onto the studs and slide it down into a locked position on the wall plate.

¥ Attach the power adapter to the POWER connection (on the base of the

phone) and plug into a household AC power outlet.

¥ To install directly on any wall, youÕll need to provide two screws and wall

anchors; follow these steps:

ÑDrill two holes 3

Ú4Ó apart and insert the wall anchors.

ÑDrive the screws into the anchors until the head of each screw is

protruding about

Ú8Ó from the wall.

ÑFollow the procedure outlined above, except leave enough telphone cord

to reach the phone jack before wrapping the cord.

ÑAlign the screws to the holes in the cord warp bracket. Push the base onto

the studs and slide it down into a locked position on the wall plate.

ÑPlug modular phone connector into telephone wall jack; attach the power

adapter to the POWER connection (on the base of the phone) and plug into to a household AC power outlet.

Quick Set-Up Guide

The following basic steps enable quick and easy installation of your new Cobra

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Cordless Phone for use on a desk or countertop. You are encouraged to review this complete instruction manual to become familiar with all of the operating instructions and features of your new phone.

NOTE: Before using, connect your new system to AC power (see instructions below) to charge it overnight (at least 12 hours) for optimum conditioning of the rechargeable battery inside the cordless handset.

1. Insert round connector of power adapter into POWER jack (at side of

cordless phoneÕs base; see diagram below). Plug power adapter into a standard 120 VAC household electrical outlet. Then place handset in base so CHARGE indicator lights (see p. 18).

2. After charging, remove the twist-tie from the phone cord and plug the

modular telephone connector into the phone jack on your wall (see above).

3. Make sure that the RINGER switch is ON

(located on handset; see p. 17 for details).

4. Set the PULSE/TONE switch (at the side

of the base) for proper operation (see p. 17 for details).

Note: Make sure you have charged handset in base 12 hours before using.

5. Snap the desk bracket into the base as

shown in the illustration

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