Geemarc Ampli555 User Manual

Contents 1
Introduction 3

Unpacking the Telephone 4

Description 5

General Description 5
Keys Description 7
LCD Description 8

Installation 10

Night Light Function 10
Wall Mounting 10

Settings 12

Making a Call 12
Receiving a Call 13
Muting the Microphone 13
Using the Amplification Function 13
Using you Phone with hearing aids 14
Using Audio and Headset jacks 14
Hands-free 15
Hold Function 15
Ringer Setting 16
Speed Dial Setting 16
Flash Signal 19
Shaker 19
Caller ID 20
Phone Book 21

Menu Functions 24

Menu Navigation 24
Menu Map 24
Set Display 25
Set Phone 26
Setting Date & Time 27
Set Talk 27
TAM Functions 29

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

CONTENTS

Feature List 35
Troubleshooting 37
Safety Information 38
Regulatory Compliance 39
Guarantee 42

CONTENTS

Troubleshooting

Congratulations on purchasing your Geemarc Ampli555. This is
a multifunction telephone which offers features such as hands
free use, caller ID*, caller announce, dialing talking, a phone
book, quick dial and an answering machine. It offers amplification,
helpful for those with hearing difficulties. It has a large button,
easy to see and use keypad, to help stop any misdialing. This
telephone is compatible with hearing aids.

It is important that you read the instructions below in order to use
your Geemarc telephone to its full potential. Keep this user guide
in a safe place for future reference.

This guide explains how to use the following telephone:

Ampli555

*To use the caller display facility, you must subscribe to your network provider’s caller display
service.

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking the Telephone

When unpacking the telephone, you should find the following in
the box:

• 1 Ampli555 unit

• 1 Ampli555 handset with curly cord

• 1 Telephone line cord

• 1 Mains power adaptor

• User Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand the Installation Guide & User Manual.
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and injury to person, including the following.
WARNING:To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not use
this product near water (For example, near a bathtub, wash basin,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool);
WARNING:Avoid using the telephone during electrical storms.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. If the
electrical storm is present in your immediate area, possibility of
electrical shock exists;
WARNING: Do not use the phone if you suspect a gas leak in the
area. The phone’s electrical contacts could create a spark, which
could ignite any heavy concentration of leaking gas.

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INTRODUCTION

General Description

1. Handset Knob

13. MEMO Key

2. Hook Switch

14. Speed Dial Keys (M1-M6)

3. Large LCD Screen

15. Additional Amplifier

key/indicator

4. Left Soft Key

16. Speaker Key (SPKR)

5. Up/Down Scroll

17. Message waiting/new call
LED

6. Right Soft Key

18. Headset Key

7. Tone reception Adjustment

19. Microphone

8. Volume reception
Adjustment

20. Store Key

9. Play/Stop Key

21. Flash Key

10. Next Key

22. Redial Key

11. Previous Key

23. Emergency Speed Dial
(P1, P2, CS)

DESCRIPTION

1. Headset jack

2. Audio neckloop jack

3. Optional Bed Shaker jack

4.Volume Reset Override Switch (ON/OFF)

5. Power jack

6. Phone Line Cord jack

7. Back Light Switch

8. New Call Indicator Switch

9. Ringer/shaker/strobe select mode

10. Volume controls

DESCRIPTION

Key Description

Make/Answer/End a call.
Activates the speakerphone if pressed during
a call, as described in page 15.

Last number redial, as described in page 11.
Insert a pause when pre-dialing a number

Highlight or scroll through the menu options.
Enter the CID list, as described in page 20.

Perform the functions indicated by the text
immediately over it (on the bottom line of the
display) which changes time by time.

Press this button to turn the extra amplification
ON or OFF.

The nine keys are used as one-touch speed
dial keys.

This key is used to store one-touch numbers.

This button is used to disconnect a call and re­establish dial tone or to switch over to another
caller if you use custom calling services such
as call waiting.

Press to start or stop the Message or Memo
playing.

Press to play the next message.

Press once to play the current message.
Press twice to play the previous message.

When playing an ICM press this key to delete
the current message.

Press and hold this key to record a memo.

Use them to adjust the volume of ringer,

DESCRIPTION

LCD Description

In standby mode, the large LCD display will show as below:

If you forget to connect the phone line cord, "No line" will show on
the screen.

When you press the Menu soft key, the display will show the main
menu. Use ! or " key to scroll through the menu and select the

desired one, then press Select soft key to confirm.

When a new call comes in, the screen will display the caller's
phone number and/or name.

This shows you the total and new calls to be reviewed. In this
example, you have 16 calls in total which includes 12 new calls.

DESCRIPTION

When you have 2 new messages, the display will show MSG 02.

If the caller has exercised the option to prevent thier name and
number from being sent, "Blocked number" will be shown on the
display.

This message will display when someone calls from an area
where the telephone company is not offering the caller
identification services or is not yet providing number delivery to
your area.

DESCRIPTION

Choosing A Location

• The unit should be located in an area where it is easy to see
the visual display and lighted ringer.

• Choose a location that is out of the way of normal activities.

Adapter Installation

You can also insert the adapter for the LCD display, and you must
insert the adapter for LCD back light and other special functions,
please refer to the concrete requirement in the manual.

CAUTION: Always connect the AC adapter to the phone before
you connect it to the AC power. When you finish, disconnect the
AC power before you disconnect it from the telephone.

Connecting Line Cords

1. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the line jack.
Then plug the other end into telephone line jack.

2. Insert the end of the shaker line into the socket.
Note: You can also use the phone to make or receive a call

without inserting an adapter.

Night Light Function

If you move the back light switch ( ) located on the right

side of the phone to position, the LCD back light will be always
bright so your phone can also be used as a night light.

INSTALLATION

Wall Mounting

1. Slide the handset hanger tab out and reverse its position
(rotate it 180 degrees). Slide it back into place so that the hook
points up (see diagram 1). This will keep the handset from
falling out of the cradle when it is mounted on the wall.

2. Install two self-tapping screws (not supplied) at a distance of
80 mm from each other and located on a vertical line.

3. Place the phone onto the screw-heads and slide down to
secure (see diagram 2).

Diagram 2

INSTALLATION

Diagram 1

Making a Call

1. To make a call, lift the handset, listen for a dial tone and adjust
your volume & tone settings (see page 14).

2. You can dial a number manually or press one of the memory
dial buttons. Please refer to page 17.

3. To end the call, replace the handset on the base.

You can enter the desired phone number in standby mode, which
allows you to make corrections before dialing. Follow these steps:

1. Enter a telephone number (up to 32 digits). Check it. If you
make a mistake while entering a number, press the Clear soft
key to edit it.

2. When the number appears correctly, lift the handset or press
the SPKR key.

Last Number Redial

The REDIAL key is used to quickly redial the last number you
dialed.

1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone.

2. Press the REDIAL key. The phone will redial up to 32 digits
automatically.

Dialing a Number from the Redial List

1. Press the REDIAL key in standby mode.

2. Press ! or " key repeatedly until you find out the number

you want to dial.

3. Pick up the handset or press the SPKR key to dial out the
number.

Clearing the Redial List

1. Press the REDIAL key in standby mode.

2. Press and hold the key, then the LCD display will show
Empty list to indicate you that the all the entries in redial list
have been deleted.

SETTINGS

Receiving a Call

When a new call is received the phone will ring and the visual ring
indicator will flash. If you have a voice message: New voice mail
will be show on the LCD.

1. To answer a call, lift the handset and speak.

2. Adjust your volume & tone settings if needed (see page 12).

3. To end the call, replace the handset on the base.

Note:
If you want to delete the new voice mail, press the ! key in

standby mode, then press and hold the key.

Muting the Microphone

During a conversation, you can temporarily switch your phone's
microphone off, so that the other party cannot hear you.

To mute your microphone, press the Mute soft key during the
conversation. The "Mute" appears on the LCD.

To unmute your microphone, press the Unmute soft key. You will
restore the normal condition.

Using the Amplification Function

Your phone is equipped with a specialized amplification function
designed to fit your needs. During a conversation you can adjust
the controls on the front panel of the phone (see diagram 3) and
use the AMPLI key. Adjust the VOLUME control and TONE
control to fit the levels to your hearing requirements. The volume
will be set to middle at the factory.

When you press the AMPLI key, the handset receiver volume
adjustment is 15-30dB. The TONE control allows you to either
boost low or high frequency range. If you press the AMPLI key

SETTINGS