Future Call FC-0401 User Manual

FUTURE CALL

Auto Hang Up Box FC-0401

OWNER’S MANUAL

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your tele phone equipment, basi c sa fety 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 ctions.

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

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Us e 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 uns table cart, sta nd, or table. T he product
may fall causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and opening s in the en closure and the back and bot tom are pro vid ed
for ventilation, to prevent overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered. Th e openings should never be blo cked by placing the produc t
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar sur face. This prod uct should never be
placed near or over a radiat or 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 yo ur d eal er 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 wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the
risk of fire or electric shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through enclosure slots as
they may touch 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 product.

11. Do not disassemble this product. Take it to a qualified service technician or
center when repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to voltage 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 to qualifie d service
personnel under the foll owing 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 exp os ed to rain or water.

D. If the product does not operate normally by following the ope rating

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instruct ions. Adjust only those controls that are cover ed by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a remote
risk of elec tric shock from lightning.

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

15. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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FEATURES

- Auto Hang Up Detectors and timers

- 3 Ring Vo lume Adjust ab le by Swi tch

- 3 Ring Tones Adjustable by Switch

- Incoming Call Bright Ligh t Indicator

- Operate with Simple Connecti on t o Pho ne Li ne

- In and Out RJ11 Jacks for Line and Telephone Provide for Quick Installation

- AC Ad apt or N eeded 6V DC

- Wall Mountable

GET TO KNOW YOUR AUTO HANG UP BOX

1. SPEAKER 5. TELEPHONE JACK

2. INCOMING CALL LIGHT
INDICATOR

3. RINGER TONE SWITCH 8. COMPARTMENT DOOR

4. DC JACK SOCKET

6. LINE JACK

7. RINGER SWITCH

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INSTALLATION

Line & Telephone Cord Connection

Insert the modular plug of the line cord into the line jack at the rear of the unit,
and then insert the other end into the wall jack.
Next, insert the modular plug of the telephone cord into the telephone jack at
the rear of the unit, and then insert the other end into the telephone.

AC Adaptor

Insert the 6 volt DC AC adaptor into the rear of the unit and plug in the AC
adaptor into a wall outlet .

Wall Mounting
Your Auto Hang Up Box is also design ed to m ou nt on a wall. Connect the wal l
mount bracket to the back of the box as shown below.

Place 2 screws into the wall then slots on the bottom of the base over the two
screws heads and pull down to lock into place.

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SETTING

1. Ringer Volume Control (HI/LO/OFF)

- Slide the [RINGER] switch to ‘HI’ position or ‘LO’ position to turn the
ringer on. ‘HI’ for high volume and ‘LO’ for low volume

- Slide the [RINGER] switch to ‘OFF’ position to turn the ringer off. You still
can dial out, but cannot hear ringer sound of any incoming calls via this
box only.

- (Ringer LED’S will still flash to remind you there is incoming call.) Don’t

forget to switch the ringer to ‘ON’ (i.e. ‘HI’ or ‘LO’ position), otherwise, you
cannot hear the ringer sound next time from this box.

2. Ringer Tone Adjustable

- Sliding the RINGER TONE switch to posit io ns 1, 2 or 3 to select the
ringer tone type.

3. Incoming Call Light Indicator

- The LED’S will light when there is any incoming calls even if the ringer
switch is set to off.

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FUNCTIONS

Overall Function Description

The Auto Hang Up Box will allow the phone line to remain open to calls even
when the handset is not properly set down, or in the case of cordless handset,
switched off. Without the Auto Hang Up Box, the phone line would remain busy,
and unable to receive incoming calls.

How it works

The Auto Hang Up Box has a series of pre-set detectors that activate when the
other party hangs up after a phone call.

Auto Hang Up Ti mer Se ttings

As a failsafe measure, there are an additional 4 adjustable timer settings.
These settings will allow the unit to release the line and allow incoming calls
after: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or unlimited.

The adjustable timer settings are set using 2 dip switches found inside the
compartment at the back of the unit (See diagram below).

OPERATIONS

When the handset is not properly set down, or in the case of a cordless
handset, switche d off, the Auto Hang Up Box, will sound for a period of 20
seconds, and 3 green LED’s will light up underneath the red LED lens. If you
hear the 20 second tone, or see the 3 green LED’s on, you should properly
hang up the handset. Even if you fail to hear/see the warning, the box will still
disconnect the phone from the line, allowing the line to receive incoming calls.
When a new incoming call is received, only the box will ring (as long the ringer
switch is on) and the 4 red LED”S will flash.

Answering an incoming call

When the box is ringing, and you pick up the handset that was not properly set
down, or in the case of a cordless handset, switched off, you must properly set
down the handset int o its cradle, or proper ly s wit ch off the cordless ha nd set,
prompting the phone/cordless handset to ring. To accept the call, simply pick
up the handset again or push the talk key on a cordless handset.

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SERVICE

According to FCC regulation. Thi s e quipment which has been certi fied and
registered by the FCC, may only be repaired by authorized person, the FCC
certification may b e voi de d. Sh ould you encounter any pro blems, please call
the FUTURE CALL LLC.
Toll-free Customer Hotline for assistance:

1-888-934-CALL, Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00 am - 6:00 pm PST

For general inquires, you can E-Mail to [e-mail] or visit our
website at www.future-call.com

FOR WARRANTY AND OUT-OF WARRANTY SERVICE:

You may call our toll-free hot line on 1-888-934-CALL (1-888-934-2255)
9AM-6PM PST or E-mail to help@f u tur e- cal l.c om

QUESTIONS?

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For immediate answers to your questions regarding operation, missing parts or
installation call:

FUTURE CALL LLC

HOTLINE & E-MAIL AT:

1-888-934-CALL & [e-mail]

LIMITED WARRANTY AND SERVICE

FUTURE CALL LLC. warrants this product to be free from defective materials
or factory workmanship and will replace or repair this unit or any part thereof, if
it proves to be defective in norm al use or service within 90 da ys from date of
original purchase . O ur obli ga tio n un der this warranty is the repair or
replacement of the defective instrument or any part thereof. This warranty will
be considered void if unit is tampered with, improp erly serviced, or subje cte d
to misuse, negligence or accidental damage. There are no other express
warranties other than those stated herein.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which varie s from state to state.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE PLEASE E-MAIL US ON [e-mail] OR CALL US
TOLL FREE 1-888-934-CALL 9AM-6PM PST (1-888-934-2255). IF THE UNIT IS
UNDER WARRANTY PROOF OF PURCHASE MU ST BE PROVIDED.

Future Call LLC

For services call us. Toll free on 1-888-934-CALL (2255)
9AM – 6PM PST or E-mail [e-mail]
Visit us on the web www.future-call.com

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