Conairphone FX3000 Owner's Manual

11.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this
product, but take it to a qualified serviceman when some 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.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and after 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 product.
c. If the product has been exposed 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 qualified technician to
restore the product to normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or cabinet has been

damaged.

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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

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

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS, READ
AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Use only 4 x 1.5V AAA size alkaline batteries.

2. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cells may explode.

Check with local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.

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3. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the
batteries with conduction materials such as rings, bracelets, and
keys. The batteries or conductors may overheat and cause
burns.

5. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries identified for use with
this product. The batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte or
explode.

6. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the batteries identified for use with
this product by heating them. Sudden release of the battery
electrolyte may occur causing burns or irritation to eyes or skin.

7. When replacing batteries, all batteries should be replaced at the
same time. Mixing fresh and discharged batteries could
increase internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged
batteries.

8. When inserting batteries into this product, the proper polarity or
direction must be observed. Reverse insertion of the batteries
can cause charging and that may result in leakage or explosion.

9. Remove the batteries from this product if the product will not be
used for a long period of time (several months or more) since
during this time the batteries could leak in the product.

10.Discard “dead” batteries as soon as possible since “dead”

batteries are more likely to leak in a product.

11. Do not store this product, in high-temperature areas. Batteries

that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator for the purpose of
extending shelf life should be protected from condensation
during storage and defrosting. Batteries should be stabilized at
room temperature prior to use after cold storage.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE 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 instructions.

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

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

4. Do not use this product 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 or openings in the cabinet and the back and bottom 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 producton a bed, or other similar
surface. This product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register.

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. Do not attach the power cord to building surfaces.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as thisc an
result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

10. 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 the risk of fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

You have purchased a FX3000, Caller ID Sport Telephone with
10 Memory Dialing manufactured to the highest standards of
Conairphone™. Before installing and operating, be sure to read
this manual.

GENERAL INFORMATION

UNPACKING
This package contains:

•FX3000 Telephone with Caller ID

•Owner’s Manual

•One (1) Fully Modular Coil Cord

•One (1) Fully Modular Telephone Line Cord (Long Straight Cord)

•One (1) Fully Modular Telephone Line Cord (Short Straight Cord)

•One (1) Quick Installation Guide

•One (1) Important Notice

•Two (2) Memory Index Labels

•Warranty Card (Part of the Owner’s Manual)
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase.

Keep the packaging to transport telephone.
For your reference, keep a record of the date purchased. Please

save the sales receipt for the warranty reference.
Date of Purchase

INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS

Follow these precautions:
a. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
b. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is

specifically designed for wet locations.

c. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless

the incoming telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface.

d. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

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TO INSTALL BATTERIES

Batteries are required for the Caller ID functions and Telephone
operations of the unit.

1. Open the battery door by pulling back the latch. Use a ball point
pen or paper clip to release the latch.

2. Insert four(4) AAA alkaline batteries (not included).

3. Snap the battery door back into place.

SETTING UP YOUR FX3000

DO NOT CONNECT the line cord to the wall outlet until the Caller ID
setup has been completed.

Once the batteries are installed, the LCD
shows ‘ENTER LANGUAGE’ followed by
a choice of 3 languages (English,Spanish,
French). If your display does not appear this way, press and hold
both[¶] and [¿] for 4 seconds.

The LCD will then display ‘ENG ESP FRA’.
NOTE: The ‘ENG’ is BLINKING, Press
[¶] or [¿] to select ‘ENG’ ‘ESP’, or
‘FRA’. Press [ERASE] to confirm.

Once the language is selected, if ENG is
selected, the LCD shows ‘LCD
CONTRAST’.
Press [¶] or [¿] to adjust five levels (from
1 to 5, default is 3) contrast of LCD. Press [ERASE] to confirm.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

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1.Receiver Norm / High

2.Receiver

3.Hook Switch

4.Tone / Pulse Switch

5.Keypad

6.Memory Button

7.Store Button

8.Redial Button

9.Flash Button

10.Transmitter

11.New Call LED

12.Battery Compartment

13.LCD Display

14.Review Up¶ Button

15.Review Down ¿ Button

16.Erase Button

17.Call Back Button

18.Ringer Hi/Lo/Off Switch

USING THE PHONE ON A DESK

1. Plug the long telephone line cord into the jack in the bottom of
the BASE, thread it through the groove toward the back of the unit,
then plug it into the modular phone jack.

2. Connect the COIL CORD to the jack in the HANDSET and the
BASE.

HANGING THE PHONE ON THE WALL

When the FX3000 is wall mounted, the HANDSET GUIDE holds the
handset in place in the cradle.

On a wall phone plate

1. Plug the short telephone line cord
into the jack in the base bottom
and into the jack on the plate.

2. Hang the base on to the two pins
and pull the base down to lock it
into position.

3. Plug the coil cord into the handset
and base jacks.

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On a wall without a plate

1. Install 2 screws with anchors into
the wall, one above the other,
3-1/4” apart, extending 3/16” out
from the wall to hold the base
securely.

2. Install the long telephone line cord
into the jack in the base, thread it
through the groove and plug it into
the modular wall jack as shown.

3. Hang the base on the screws and
pull it down to lock it into position.

4. Plug the coil cord into the handset
and base jacks.

TELEPHONE FEATURES

Tone/Pulse Switch

Set switch to your type of service. If you don’t know whether you
have tone or pulse:

1. Put the switch on “T” (Tone)

2. When you have a dial tone, press any key on the keypad. If the
dial tone stops, leave it on “T” (Tone). If not, change the setting to
“P” (Pulse).

Receiver Volume Control

The receiver volume control is located on the handset of your
phone. This enables you to adjust the receiver volume from normal
to high for a better listening level.

Ringer Off/Low/High

Your FX3000 features a harmonic dual tone ringer that can be
adjusted from a loud (HI) to a soft (LO) sound level. When you don’t
want to be disturbed, slide the switch to the OFF position. You can
still make outgoing calls without being disturbed by incoming calls.

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Once the contrast is set, the LCD shows
‘ENTER AREA CODE’ The first digit
‘-’ of the area code will blink.
Press [¶] or [¿] to enter the first digit of
your area code. Press [ERASE] to confirm
and go to next entry.
Repeat above steps until 3-digit area code is set.

Once the area code is set, the LCD shows
‘ENTER TIME DATE’.
Press [¶] or [¿] to select the hour
digits.
Press [ERASE] to confirm and go to
the next entry.

Press [¶] or [¿] to select the minute
digits.
Press [ERASE] to confirm and go to
the next entry.

Press [¶] or [¿] to select the month
digits.
Press [ERASE] to confirm and go to
the next entry.

Press [¶] or [¿] to select the date
digits.
Press [ERASE] to confirm.

The LCD shows ‘TOTAL:00 NEW:00’,
which means both the total call and
new call counter are zero.

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