QUICK INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL PH-550
This sheet gives you basic instructions on Quick Installation and Setup of your PH-550 20 Memory Caller
ID Speakerphone. NOTE: You will need 4 size AA batteries to use this phone.
NOTE : To use the Caller ID part of this phone, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. Call your
For detailed operation and features of your telephone, please refer to your operating instructions booklet.
1. Carefully remove your telephone from its shipping box.
2. Make sure you have all items below that come with this telephone.
Handset Telephone Base Coiled Handset Cord
Telephone Straight Cord Short Straight Cord Wall Mount Adaptor
local telephone company business office to set up Caller ID.
for wall mounting (only needed if you want to
mount your phone on the wall)
To install this telephone, follow the steps below:
1. Open the Battery Door by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into the slot and flip door out.
2. Install 4 size AA alkaline batteries as shown in the Battery Compartment. Make sure that the ( )
negative side touches the spring.
3. Insert one end of the Coiled Handset Cord into the Handset and the other end into the modular jack
on the left side of the Base Unit.
4. Insert one end of the Telephone Straight Cord into your homes Modular Telephone Wall Jack and the
other end into the Telephone Jack at the rear of the Telephone Base.
NOTE : If you have an older 4-prong telephone jack, you will need a Telephone Jack Adaptor. The
adaptor is available at the same place you purchased your telephone.
5. If your home is equipped with touch tone dialing, set the TONE / PULSE switch to the TONE position.
If you have a PULSE (rotary) dialing system, set the TONE / PULSE switch to the PULSE system.
If you are not sure which system you have, set the TONE / PULSE switch to TONE position and lift the
Handset. When you get a dial tone, dial a number you are familiar with. If the dial tone continues, and
your call does not go through, replace the Handset and move the switch to the PULSE position. Then
lift the Handset and dial the number again (you have PULSE dialing system).
6. Set up the Caller ID to work in English (or French or Spanish if you prefer).
7. Set up your home Area Code.
8. Tie up loose cords to prevent tangling and tripping.
9. Lift the Handset to confirm that you have a dial tone. If you do not get a dial tone, please review steps
3, 4 and 5. If you still do not get a dial tone, see TROUBLE SHOOTING on page 23 of your
operating instructions booklet. Also make sure your batteries are fresh.
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QUICK INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Install batteries into your phone as shown below :
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1. Open the battery door with a flat 2. 4 size AA alkaline batteries are
blade screwdriver needed
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3. Negative side touches spring 4. Replace the Battery Door and snap
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CONNECTING YOUR PHONE
STRAIGHT TELEPHONE CORD
(To Telephone Wall Jack)
TELEPHONE BASE
BACK OF PHONE
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HANDSET
COILED HANDSET CORD
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