Continental Conair FF2100AT User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE
EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWA YS 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 damp cloth for
cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water; for
example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming
pool, or in a wet basement.

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 product on the
bed, 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 damaged by
persons walking on it.

9. Do not overload wall outlets extension
cords, as this can result in 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. This could result
in fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on this
product.

11.T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble this product. Instead,
when some repair work is required, take
the unit to a qualified technician. 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 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

product.

c. If the product has been exposed to

rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate

normally and proper operating
instructions have been followed,
adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions.
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 telephone (other than a
cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electrical
shock from lightning.

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

15.Use only the power cord and batteries
indicated in this manual. Do not dispose
of batteries in a fire. They may explode.
Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Replaced only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES

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

CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY.

1. Use only a Southwestern Bell
Freedom Phone® approved

battery pack in the handset of
your cordless telephone.
FOR HANDSET UNIT:
a. GP40AAK3BMX 3.6V 400mAHr

GPI International Ltd. or

b. D-2/3AA400x3 3.6V 400mAHr.,

BYD Battery Co. Ltd.

c. JB40AA2/3N3BMX 3.6V 400mAHr

JB Energy (HK) Ltd.

2. Do not open or mutilate the
battery. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause damage
to the eyes and skin. It may be toxic

if swallowed.

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

4. Charge the battery (ies) provided
with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with
the instructions and limitations
specified in this manual.

5. Observe proper polarity
orientation between the Battery
Pack and battery charger.

The EPA certified RBRC®*
Battery Recycling Seal on
the nickel-cadmium (Ni­Cd) battery indicates that

Southwestern Bell Freedom
Phone® Retail Sales is voluntarily

participating in an industry program

to collect and recycle these batteries
at the end of their useful life, when
taken out of service in the United

States or Canada. The RBRC

®

program provides a convenient
alternative to placing used Ni-Cd
batteries into the trash or the
municipal waste stream, which may
be illegal in your areas. Please call 1­800-8-BATTERY for information on
Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
bans / restrictions in your area.

Southwestern Bell Freedom
Phone® Retail Sales involvement in

this program is part of our
commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our
natural resources.

*RBRC®is a registered trademark of
the Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation.

FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

This equipment compiles with Part 68
of the FCC rules. On the bottom of
the base of this equipment is a label
that contains, among other
information, the FCC Registration
Number, Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) and the Universal Service
Order Code (USOC), which is RJ­11C, for this equipment. You must,
upon request, provide this information
to your telephone company.
An FCC compliant telephone cord
and modular plug is provided with this
equipment. This equipment is
designed to be connected to the
telephone network or premises wiring
using a compatible modular jack
which is Part 68 compliant. See
Installation Instructions for details.
The REN is useful to determine the
quantity of devices you may connect
to your telephone line and still have
all of those devices ring when your
telephone number is called. In most,
but not all areas, the sum of the
REN’s of all devices connected to
one line should not exceed five (5.0).
To be certain of the number of
devices you may connect to your

line, as determined by the REN, you
should contact your local telephone
company to determine the maximum
REN for your calling area.
If your telephone equipment causes
harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company may discontinue
your service temporarily. If possible,
they will notify you in advance. But if
advance notice isn’t practical, you
will be notified as soon as possible.
You will be informed of your right to
file a complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone company may make
changes in its facilities, equipment,
operations, or procedures that could
affect the proper functioning of your
equipment. If they do, you will be
notified in advance to give you an
opportunity to maintain uninterrupted
telephone service. If you experience
trouble with this telephone
equipment, disconnect from the
network until the problem has been
corrected or until you are sure that
the equipment is not malfunctioning.
This equipment may not be used on
coin service provided by the
telephone company. Connection to

party lines is subject to state tariffs.
This equipment is hearing aid
compatible.
WARNING: Changes or
modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. Some cordless
telephones operate at frequencies
that may cause interference to
nearby TV’s and VCR’s. To minimize
or prevent such interference, the
base of the cordless telephone
should not be placed near or on top
of a TV or VCR. If interference is
experienced, moving the cordless
telephone farther away from the TV or
VCR will often reduce or eliminate the
interference. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular instal
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interference to radio or
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more of the following meas

• Reorient or relocate the
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• Consult the dealer
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This Southwestern Bell Freedom
Phone® is warranted to the original
purchaser to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under
normal installation, use, and service
for a period of one (1) year from the
date of purchase as shown on the
purchaser’s receipt.
The obligation of Southwestern Bell
Freedom Phone® Retail Sales under
this warranty shall be limited to repair
or replacement (at our option) during
the warranty period of any part which
proves defective in material or
workmanship under normal
installation, use, and service,
provided the product is returned to

Southwestern Bell Freedom
Phone® Retail Sales

TRANSPORTATION CHARGES
PREPAID (California residents call 1­800-366-0937 for shipping
instructions). If we choose to replace
your Southwestern Bell Freedom
Phone® product, the replacement
will be warranted for either (a) 90
days or (b) the remainder of the
original one year warranty period,
whichever is longer. Battery packs

are warranted for the same period.
Products returned to us must be
accompanied by a copy of the
purchase receipt. In the absence of
such purchase receipt, the warranty
period shall be one (1) year from the
date of manufacture. To obtain
service under this warranty, return the
defective product to the service
center nearest you together with your
sales slip and $9.50 for postage and
handling (California residents need
only provide proof of purchase).
This warranty shall be invalid if the
product is damaged as a result of
defacement, misuse, abuse, neglect,
accident, destruction, or alteration of
the serial number, improper electrical
voltages or currents, repair alteration
or maintenance by any person or
party other than our own service
facility or an authorized Service
Center, or any violation of instructions
furnished by us.
This warranty is also rendered invalid
if this product is removed from the
country in which it was purchased, if
it is used in a country which it is not
registered for use, or if it is used in a

country for which it was not
designed. Due to variations in
telephone systems and
communications laws, this product
may be illegal for use in some
countries. Southwestern Bell
Freedom Phone® Retail Sales
assumes no responsibility for
damages or penalties incurred
resulting from the use of this product
in a manner or location other than
that from which it is intended.
This one-year limited warranty is in
lieu of all other express warranties,
obligations, or liabilities. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE ONE-YEAR DURATION OF
THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.

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OPERATIONS

40-Channel Operation

The FF2100AT cordless telephone
automatically searches and selects the
clearest of 40 channels when it is being
used.

Security Code

The security code prevents your cordless
telephone conversation from being
accessed by a phone on a different line.
Once the handset battery is fully charged,
the handset will automatically select the
code from a total of over 65,000
combinations. The code is changed every
time the handset is placed in the cradle.

If you experience difficulty with placing or
receiving calls, a lost security code may be
the cause of the problem. When this
occurs, the handset can no longer
communicate with the base. Reset by
placing handset on base for 5-10 seconds.
If that does not work, unplug the AC
adaptor from the wall outlet. Disconnect
the handset battery for 5-10 seconds, then
reconnect. Place handset back on base
and then replug the AC adaptor.

Placing a Call

1. Press TALK button.

2. TALK BUTTON on handset will light.

3. When you hear a dial tone, place your
call.

4. While on a call, if you experience noise
or static:

a. Press CHANNEL on handset until a

clear channel is found; the call will
not be interrupted.

Or

b. Move closer to base.

Note: You must be in usable range to
change channels. Base antenna should be
in upright position.

Receiving a Call

1. IF THE HANDSET IS OUT OF THE
BASE UNIT, press TALK.

2. IF THE HANDSET IS IN THE BASE
UNIT, lift the handset.
Do not press TALK. You will
automatically be connected.

Ending a Call

1. Place the handset in the base or press
TALK to be disconnected from the line.

2. TALK BUTTON on handset will turn off.

Flash

Use the FLASH button to activate custom
calling services such as Call Waiting or
Three-Way Calling (*Special sub-scription
from your local telephone company
required).

Temporary Tone (*)

PULSE (rotary) service users may access

touch-tone features needed to operate
answering machines or use electronic
banking, calling cards, etc., by pressing
the TONE (*) button. Phone will
automatically return to pulse dialing after
the call ends.

Out of Range

If you experience static while using the
telephone, move closer to the base or
change the channel by pressing the
channel button.

Redial

Last number dialed (up to 32 digits) is
stored in redial memory until another
number is dialed.

1. Press TALK on handset.

2. When you hear a dial tone, press

REDIAL.