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Important Safety Instructions and Precautions
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC SWITCHED
TELEPHONE NETWORK (PSTN). ANY CONNECTION OF THIS PHONE
TO AN OFF PREMISE APPLICATION, AN OUT OF PLANT APPLICATION,
ANY OTHER EXPOSED PLANT APPLICATION, OR TO ANY EQUIPMENT
OTHER THAN THE INTENDED APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN A SAFETY
HAZARD, AND/OR DEFECTIVE OPERATION, AND/OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE. “EXPOSED PLANT” MEANS WHERE ANY PORTION OF THE
CIRCUIT IS SUBJECT TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH ELECTRIC
LIGHTING OR POWER CONDUCTORS OPERATING AT A VOLTAGE
EXCEEDING 300 V BETWEEN CONDUCTORS OR IS SUBJECT TO
LIGHTNING STRIKES.
WARNING: THE SOCKET OUTLET, IF USED, SHALL BE LOCATED NEAR
THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY THE USER.
WARNING: USE MITEL APPROVED POWER ADAPTER PART NUMBER
50005301.
NOTE:
SOME IP PHONES DO NOT REQUIRE AN AC POWER ADAPTER.
IF POWER OVER THE LAN IS AVAILABLE, IT SHALL BE COMPLIANT WITH
IEEE 802.3af.
WARNING: THE MITEL 5505 GUEST IP PHONES ARE FOR USE ONLY
WITH SPECIFIED MITEL EQUIPMENT
WARNING: users are not permitted to make changes or modify the device in
any way. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitel
Corporation may void the user’s right to operate the equipment.
When using your phone equipment, basic safety precautions should alway s be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, in cluding
the following:
• 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.
• Avoid using a phone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use the phone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of a leak.
Maintenance and Repair: There are no user serviceable parts inside the
phones. For repairs, return the phone to an authorized Mitel dealer.
These notices may appear on the product or in the technical documentation:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol may appear on the product:
!
WARNING:RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or damage to the
equipment or property.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle indicates that important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions are included in the
literature accompanying the product.
Safety Precautions for the 5505 Cordless Handset
1. Fit only the recommended, rechargeable batteries (see See “Battery
Specifications” on page4.), that is, never use any other battery type or
non-rechargeable batteries as this could result in significant health risks
and personal injury.
2. The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the
technical conditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.
3. Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing. Otherwise
you risk serious and permanent damage to your hearing.The handset may
cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.
4. Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard,
for example, paint shops.
Disposal of Batteries
• Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe
the local waste disposal regulations, details of which can be obtained from
your local authority or the dealer you purchased the product from.
Emergency/911
• Emergency/911 numbers may not be dialed if the keypad is locked.
5505 Cordless Handset Battery Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric shock, and to properly dispose of
batteries, please read and understand the following instructions.CONTAINS
NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN MUNICIPAL WASTE.
1. Only use the batteries specified for use with this product.
2. DO NOT USE NICKEL CADMIUM OR LITHIUM BATTERIES, or mix
batteries of different sizes or from different manufacturers in this product.
DO NOT USE NONRECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
3. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire; the cells may explode. Do not
expose batteries to water. Check with local codes for special disposal
instructions.
4. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause damage to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if
swallowed.
5. Exercise care in handling the batteries in order not to short the batteries
with conducting materials such as rings, brac elets, and keys. The batteries
or conducting material may overheat and cause burns or fire.
6. Charge the batteries provided with, or identified for use with, this product
only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the
user’s manual. Do not attempt to charge the batteries with any means
other than that specified in the users manual.
7. Periodically clean the charge contacts on both the charger and handset.
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Description
Mitel® 5505 Guest IP Phones are supported by the 3300 Integrated
Communications Platform (ICP) with MCD Release 5.0 or later software.
5505 Guest IP Phone and 5505 Cordless Handset provide a
The Mitel
SIP-based IP guest room phone. The 5505 Guest IP Pho ne supports up to four
5505 Cordless Handsets. You can order additional 5505 Cordless handsets
and chargers.
The 5505 Cordless Handset has an indoor signal range of up to 100 meters
(300 feet) from the 5505 Guest IP Phone.
Supporting Documentation
To access phone- and system-specific documentation:
1. In your browser, go to http://www.edocs.mite l.co m, and log in if necessary
using your Mitel Online account information.
2. Move your cursor over End User Documents and select PDF Guides to
access any user guides.
3. In Other Resources, click Installation Guides for end User Devices to
access any installation guides.
Preparing the 5505 Cordless Handset and Installing the
Batteries
1. The display is protected by a plastic film. Remove the protective film.
2. Insert the batteries as designated on the back of the handse t. T he polarity
is indicated on the battery compartment.
Battery Specifications
Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH)
Size:AAA (Micro, HR03)
Voltage:1.2 V
Capacity:400–800 mAh
Mitel recommends the following types of batteries:
• GP GP55AAAHCR 550mAh
• SHP HFR-44AAAJ550 550mAh
• SUPPO HSY-AAA0.55-C 550mAh
The 5505 Cordless Handset is supplied with the recommended batteries.
Charging the 5505 Cordless Handset
1. Charge the battery. It is recommend that you charge t he battery fully before
first use. It takes approximately 8 hours to fully charge the battery.
2. Then remove the handset for use.
3. Do not return the handset to the charger until the batteries are fully
discharged.
Connecting and Registering the 5505 Guest IP Phone
The 5505 Guest IP Phone comes pre-paired with one 5505 Cordless Handset .
Follow the instructions below to connect and register the first 5505 Cordless
Handset and 5505 Guest IP Phone base station.
Turn on the Handset and Prepare the Base Station
1. Turn on the 5505 Cordless Handset using the power on button.
2. Set up the 5505 Guest IP Phone at a central location on a flat, non-slip
surface. Turn the 5505 base station so that t he front faces away from you.
Connect the 5505 Base Station
3. Slide the battery cover back into the main casing until it clicks into place.
(See Figure )
Thread the LAN cable plug through the slot on the back of the installed b ase
unit and plug it into the LAN port on the back of the phone.
Plug the other end of the LAN ca ble into one of the following:
• the phone port of an Ethernet power adapter. Then, connect the
Ethernet adapter to the LAN using a separate LAN cable, and plug the
power adapter into an AC power outlet.
or
• a LAN-powered jack.
The base unit initializes and establishes a connection with the 5505
Cordless Handset. The 5505 Cordless Handset will stop flashing "Base"
indicating the successful DECT connection.
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