I Tel 0302, 0303 User Manual

Southwestern Bell

Freedom Phone

5.8GHz
Cordless T elephone With Call Waiting Caller ID

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GH5810US Owner’s Manual
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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BA TTERIES...............................4

NAME OF CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS.................................5

FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW.....................................................8

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT GH5810........................................................................10

FEATURES............................................................................10

BOX CONTENTS.........................................................................11

PREP ARATION............................................................................11

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS

DESK/T ABLE INSTALLATION......................................................12

WALL MOUNTING.....................................................................13

HANDSET BATTERY CHARGING................................................14

SETUP HANDSET......................................................................15

TELEPHONE OPERATION.........................................................18

CALLER ID OPERA TION............................................................22

TROUBLE SHOOTING............................................................26

PRODUCT CARE.......................................................................28

SERVICE................................................................................29

LIMITED WARRANTY...............................................................30

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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 INJUR Y T O 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, 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.

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 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 place this product where
the cord will be damaged by persons stepping on it.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and 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 the product.

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

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.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES

Safety Instructions for Batteries
Handset Battery Pack
CAUTION:

Use only a Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone approved battery pack in the handset of
your GH5810 Cordless Telephone. To reduce the risk of fire or injury, always do the
following when replacing, discarding or charging batteries. When handling the batteries,
be careful not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery or conducting material may overheat and cause burns.

Use only the following type and size of battery pack:

FOR HANDSET UNIT :

GP60AAAH3BMX 3.6V600mAh, GPI International Ltd.

a. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with

local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

b. Do not attempt to open or mutilate the battery pack. The chemicals are danger-

ous and may cause damage to the eyes or skin, and may be toxic if swallowed.

c. Follow the charging instructions outlined in this manual.

The EPA certified RBRC * Battery Recycling Seal on the Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni­MH) 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-MH batteries into the trash
or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your areas. Please call 1-800-8­BATTERY for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in
your area. Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone Retail Sales’s involvement in this pro­gram is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our
natural resources.
*RBRC is a trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Save These Instructions

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NAME OF CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS

Handset Controls, Indicators

Receiver Volume
Switch

-To adjust the receiver

Caller ID Calls
Button

User to dial the displayed
number

Memory Button

User to store or recall
numbers in memory

Keypad

Number buttons

Caller ID Review
buttons

Memory scroll buttons
Tone select button

Channel Button

Used to select another
channel for clearer
reception

Redial/Pause button

Redials the last number or
adds a pause

New Call Indicator

Flashes to indicate there
are calls that have not been
reviewed

Earpiece

LCD Display

Talk button

Used to make or to
terminate calls

Delete Button

Used for deleting caller
ID entries

Headset Jack

Flash Button

Used to access call
waiting(if available)

Program Button

Progarm button to set

Mute Button

Mute button to set function

Microphone

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NAME OF CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS

LCD Display Indicator

New Call/
Call Counter

12-digit Number Line

NEW CALL/
CALL COUNTER

REPEATED CALL
INDICAT OR
CLOCK

DATE
12-DIGIT NUMBER
LINE
12-CHARACTER
TEXT LINE
VIP INDICA TOR

RING OFF
INDICAT OR

Repeated Call
Indicator

12-character Text Line

RING OFF
Indicator

Clock

Date

VIP Indicator

Shows the amount of calls in standby mode.
When there is a new call that has not been
reviewed, the display will show “NEW CALL”
and the new CALL LED on the handset will blink.
Lights up to indicate the displayed phone number
called more than once.
Shows the real time clock (AM/PM) format, or the
time stamp of a Caller ID record.
Shows the date(MM/DD)format,or the date stamp
of a caller ID record.
Displays the caller’s number, or displays your
dialed digits.
Displays caller’s name, call timer and system
prompt (such as RINGING , TALK).
Indicates that priority ringer has been set for the
displayed number.
Is going to appear if setting RINGER OFF in
PROGRAM MODE.

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Base Unit Controls and Indicators

Telephone Line

Connect the telephone line cord here

Page Button

Used to locate the
handset

DC In 9v DC 300mA

Connect AC adaptor cord here

USE ONLY WITH
CLASS2
POWER SOURCE

TEL LINE

9V DC300 m A

In Use/Charge LED

Lights when the handset is in
TALK mode or the handset is
on the cradle and the battery
is being charged.Flashes when
an incoming call is received.

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FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by
the ACT A.On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information,
a product identifier in the format US:47GW902BGH5810US.If requested, This number
must be provided to the telephone company .

An applicable certification jacks Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) for the equip­ment is provided (i,e.,RJ11C) in the packaging with each piece of approved terminal
equipment .

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and requirement adopted
by the ACTA.A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this
product.It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also
compliant.See installation instructions for details.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing
in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not
exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a
line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company(For products
approved after July 23,2001,the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that
has the format US: 47GW902BGH5810US.The digits represented by02 are the REN
without a decimal point(e.g.,03 is a REN of 0.3).For earlier products, the REN is sepa­rately shown on the label.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will
notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if
advance notice isn’t practical,the telephone company will notify the customer as soon
as possible. Also ,you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you
believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities,equipment,operations or
procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment.If this happens the tele­phone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modi­fications to maintains uninterrupted service.

Please follow instruction for repairing if any (e.g battery replacement section);other­wise do not alternate or repair any parts of device except specified.

Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility
commission,public service commission or corporation commission for information.

This equipment is hearing aid compatible.

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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
This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not
installed and uesed in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.

However ,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipmentdoes cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is needed.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTICE:If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone
line,ensure the installation of this (equipment ID) does not disable your alarm equipment
If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment,consult your telephone
company or a qualified installer.

Should you experience trouble with this equipment, place contact(company name
repair centre address and phone number)for repair or warranty information. If the
equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

NOTICE: According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges, typically re­sulting from lightning strikes, are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to
AC power sources .To minimize damage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor
is recommended.

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INTRODUCTION

About the GH5810

The GH5810 is a 5.8GHz Cordless Phone with Caller Identifier . It is designed and
engineered to strict standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding
performance.

FEATURES
Caller ID (60 call data memory locations) with call waiting

40 Channels (auto or manual selection)
10-Number One-touch Dial Memory
Direct dialing from caller list
Extended battery life

Digital security coding

The GH5810 features include AutoTalk and AutoStandby .
AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the Handset

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from the Base so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons or
flipping switches. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply
returning the handset to the Base.The Ultra Clear Plus true compander

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circuitry virtually eliminates background noise.This innovative techno­logy, together with 40 different channels, provides you with the best
possible reception during all your conversations.

TO PROTECT YOU AGAINST MISBILLED CALLS, THE GH5810 HAS
RANDOM CODE DIGIT AL SECURITY WHICH AUTOMATICALL Y SE­LECTS ONE OF OVER 65,000 DIGIT AL SECURITY CODES FOR THE
HANDSET AND BASE UNIT. ALSO, THE AUTOSECURER FEATURE

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ELECTRONICALL Y LOCKS YOUR PHONE WHEN THE HANDSET IS
IN THE BASE. TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR GH5810, PLEASE

READ THIS OPERA TING GUIDE THOROUGHLY.

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