Polyconcept 841-827 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety 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 instructions.

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

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall,
causing serious damage to the product.

5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or 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, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heater. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation.

6. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous 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.

7. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a
qualified serviceman when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect re-assembly can
cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

8. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
in the following cases:
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 by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an
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.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the
cord will be damaged by persons walking on it.

10. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

11. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

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

13. 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.

14. CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Use only
SANIK, type no. 3SN-AAA60H-S-J1

15. Use only with class 2 power source 9V DC 200mA.

16. Plug the adaptor to the socket-outlet which near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for
wet locations.

3. Never touch uninstalled telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the
ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a
product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. 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 requirements adopted by the ACTA.
A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. 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 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.

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 maintain
uninterrupted service.

Please follow instructions for repairing if any (e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise
do not replace or repair any parts of the device unless specified.

Connection to a 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.

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.

NOTICE:

According to telephone company reports, AC electrial surges, typically resulting from lighting
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.

Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please Contact Polyconcept USA, Inc.,
by calling Toll Free: 1 [phone] 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.

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 used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does 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.

EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS NOTICE

NOTICE:

This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical
Specifications.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to
the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance
with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment
malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect
the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected
together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION:

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the
appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

NOTICE:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.0. The REN assigned
to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed
to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any
combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence
Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

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CONTROLS

1. Handset Antenna 12. Ringer Switch

2. Ear Piece Cover 13. Pause Button

3. Battery Contact Plate 14. Talk Button

4. LCD Display 15. Format Button

5. Redial Button 16. Base

6. Memory Button 17. Charge Contact plate

7. Caller ID/Volume ( and ) Button 18. Cradle

8. Tone/Exit Button 19. Page Button

9. Channel/Delete Button 20. DC Jack

10. Mouth Piece Cover 21. Telephone Line in Jack

11. Flash/Program Button 22. Voice Mail/Charge/In-use Indicator

IMPORTANT

Charge the handset battery for 12 continuous hours prior to first use. The initial battery
charge is important for best performance.

INTRODUCTION

•Your 900-MHz Retro Cordless Telephone is a fine-quality home communications product.
It is carefully designed and produced by a world leader of consumer and industrial
electronics equipment. With proper maintenance and care, it will provide you with years
of enjoyment and convenience.

MAIN FEATURES

900-MHz Technology

Extended Range - The use of 900-MHz frequency band for signal

Ultra-Low Noise - The high frequency communication also features
40-Channel Auto/Manual Scan -Your new telephone uses one of 40 channels in the

COMPANDER PLUS Noise Reduction

The noise reduction technology now filters out more background noise.

• Caller ID* and Caller ID with Call Waiting*

(*Each feature works with your telephone company. A subscription is required.)

• 40-number Caller ID list

• 10-name/number directory

• Receiver volume control

• 3-line trilingual display

• Ringer On/Off switch

• Low battery warning

Important: To use all of the features of this phone, you must subscribe to either the standard

Name/Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting Service. To
know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Caller ID
with Call Waiting Service.

transmission between base and handset means greater
communication range compared to conventional 43-49
MHz cordless telephones.

significantly reduced noise levels.

900-MHz frequency band. It automatically selects a clear
channel every time you receive or place a call on the
handset.

GETTING STARTED

Checking the package contents

•Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

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