Senton 36287 User Manual

MPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION

Read this manual before attempting to setup or use this instrument. It contains important
information regarding safe installation and use. Keep this manual for future reference. Also
save the carton, packing and proof of purchase to simplify and accelerate any needed action.
If you need assistance or service, call [phone] between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday. You can also visit our web site at
http://www.nwbphones.com for technical support and information on our other products.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of excess
moisture. If accidentally dropped into water, the AC adapter should immediately be
unplugged from the wall along with the telephone line cord.

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER OF THE

PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.

CARTON CONTENTS

• 36287 Base and Handset

• Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack

Telephone Line Cord(Short and Long)

•

• AC Adaptor

• User’s Manual

Warranty Card

•

• Accessory Order Form

• Wall Mount Screws and Hardware

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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 use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

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

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation,
to protect it from overheating. These openings should never be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.

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 locate this product where the
cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of 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 that could result in a risk of 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, but take it to a
qualified service contractor when some service or repair work is required. 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.

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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.
Improper adjustments 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 distinctive 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.

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

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INSTALLATION

PRECAUTIONS

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 uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

MAINTENANCE

1. Use a damp cloth to clean the plastic cabinet. A mild soap will help to remove grease
or oil. Never use polish, solvents, abrasives or strong detergents since these can
damage the finish.
Your phone should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves

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or any other appliance that produces heat.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions:

1. Use only the battery pack type provided with the unit.

2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes
for possible special disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

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4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conducting
material such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and
cause burns.

5. Recharge only the battery provided with or identified for use with this product. The
battery may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode if it is not the correct type.

6. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery provided with or identified for use with this
product by heating them. Sudden release of the battery electrolyte may occur causing
burns or irritation to eyes or skin.

7. When inserting the battery into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be
observed. Reverse insertion of batteries can cause charging that may result in leakage
or explosion.

8. Do not store this product, or the battery provided with or identified for use with this
product, in high-temperature areas. Batteries that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator
for the purpose of extending shelf life should be stabilized at room temperature prior to
use after cold storage.

9. Disconnect telephone lines before installing batteries.

FCC NOTICE

The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this
telephone.

1. This telephone is hearing aid compatible.

2. This equipment complies with 47 CFR Part 68 requirement. On the bottom of this
equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the ACTA registration
number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested,
provide this information to your telephone company.

3. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your
telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called. In
most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices should not exceed five (5.0).
To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by
the REN, you should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum
REN for your calling area.

4. If your telephone causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But
if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

5. Your telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment,

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operations or procedures that could affect the proper operation of your equipment. If
they do, you will be given advance notice so as to give you an opportunity to maintain
uninterrupted service.

6. If you experience trouble with the telephone, please contact VTC Service &
Manufacturing Co., Inc at [phone] or write to: VTC Customer Service, 16988
Gale Ave., City of Industry, CA 91745 for repair/warranty information. The telephone
company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem
has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

7. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. (Contact your state public utility
commission or corporation commission for information.).

8. USOC jack type is RJ11C and the compatible jack is part 68 compliance.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and, (2) his device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause desired operation. Privacy of
communications may not be ensured when using this phone.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Northwestern
Bell Phones may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Some cordless phones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to
nearby TVs and VCRs; to minimize or prevent such interference, the base of
the cordless phone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR; and,
if interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away
from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

AC ADAPTOR: Use only with Class 2 Transformer, 9VDC output ,

200mA, center pin positive.

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(Rear View)

MSG/NEW
CALL
LED Indicator

SAVE/MEMO

OPT/SCAN
(Option/SCAN
Button)

CALLS Button

Handset Jack

TONE(*)/
Button

FLASH/EDIT
Button

36287 CONTROLS DIAGRAM

LCD Display

Base Units Antenna

Talk Button

MUTE/MENU
Button

Review Button

Review Button

IN/USE/CHARGE
LED Indicator

# / Button

RE/PA/Delete
Button

Base Unit

TONE/PULSE Jack DC 9V Jack TEL. LINE Jack

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DESCRIPTIONS

Handset Controls:

LCD Display- Shows call information, phone status, prompts and Phonebook items.

MSG/NEW CALL Indicator- Red LED blinks when you have new message(s) and call(s).

TALK Button - Press this button to place a call, answer a call, or end a call.

SAVE/MEMO Button – Allows you to retrieve a memory(name and phone number)for the

personal Phonebook (up to 20 memories). Saves the changes on the listed items.

TONE * / Button - Press to move left on the large LCD Display.
# / Button - Press to move right on the large LCD Display.

FLASH/EDIT Button - (FLASH)Momentarily hangs up the phone to access custom calling

features such as Call waiting or Three-way calling provided by you local phone
company(EDIT) Press to edit listed items..

Review ( / ) Button -Allows you to adjust the handset volume(3 steps) in TALK mode.
It also allows you to view the caller list or /and Phone.

Microphone -Used for speaking with callers.

Headset Jack – A jack located on the side of the handset used for connecting your headset

to enjoy a hands-free communication.

RE/PA/Delete(Redial/Pause/Delete) Button – (Redial)Press to redial the last number you
dialed.(Pause)Press to insert pause while dialing. (Delete)Press and hold down to delete
items.

Calls Button - Press to see the caller list.

OPT/SCAN(Option /Scan) Button – While in Talk mode. It is used to manually select one

of the 40 operating channels when you experience interference on the handset. During you
view the caller list, press to place a long distance call or to place a local call.

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MUTE /MENU – While in standby mode, this button allows you to set the handset in

Programming mode. In talk mode, this button allows you to temporarily disable the handset
microphone.

Receiver – Allows you to hear calls.

BASE UNIT CONTROLS:

Base Antenna - A fixed antenna.

Base Unit Charge Terminals - Used for charging handset batteries. We recommend that

you clean these contacts periodically with an alcohol-moistened cloth or cotton swab.

IN USE/CHARGE LED Indicator -Lights up steadily when the phone is in talk mode and
turns of when the handset is not in use. Also lights up steadily when paging the handset.
Lights up steadily when the handset is being charged on the base and turns off when the
handset is removed from its cradle.

PAGE Button - Allows you to locate the handset when it is not on the base, or to alert the
person near the handset.

T/P (TONE/PULSE) Switch - A switch located on the rear of the base unit, which allows
you to set the dialing mode to either Tone dialing or Pulse(rotary) dialing.

DC 9V jack - A jack located on the rear side of the base unit used for connecting the AC
adaptor to the base unit.

TEL LINE jack – Accepts line cord to make connection with modular type telephone outlet.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: USE ONLY THE NICKEL CADMIUM(Ni-Cd) BATTERY TYPE

INCLUDED WITH THIS UNIT. USE OF OTHER BATTERY TYPES MAY CAUSE
INJURIES OR DAMAGE.

Battery Installation

1. Remove the battery compartment cover of the handset by pressing the top of the cover
and sliding it down.

2. Connect the Ni-Cd battery pack plug along the slot into the handset’s battery

connector as shown below.

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Compartment

Handset
Battery

Red
wire

3. Insert the Ni-Cd battery into the battery compartment.

(Figure 1)

Black
Wire

Battery
Connector

4. Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it up towards the handset.

NOTE: Use the type and size of Ni-Cd battery pack, 3.6V, 450mAh. It is recommended
that the Ni-Cd battery pack should be fully charged overnight prior to initial use.

Belt Clip Installation
With the back of handset facing up, insert one side of the belt clip hook into the matching
slots at the top side of handset as shown in Figure2. Slide the other hook until it locks into
place from the opposite side of the handset.

Belt clip hook

(Figure 2)

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Wall Mount

Wall Mount

WALL USE:

Wall Mounting (Standard Wall Jack)

1. Install the wall mount bracket at the position as shown in Figure 3.

2. Connect the short telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack..

3. Connect the opposite end of the telephone line cord to the modular wall jack.

4. Align the wall mounting slots with studs located on the modular wall plate and slide
base down to lock in place.

Wall Mounting (No Standard Wall Jack)

1. Drill two holes with a vertical distance between the two marked positions of 3

( 100mm) as shown in Figure 4.

Base Unit
(Side View)

Stud

Telephone
Modular
Jack

Wall Mount Bracket

(Figure 3)

15/16”

3

15/16

(100mm)

55

(Figure 4)

2. Drive a screw into each of the holes. Tighten them to the end of the screw lines, only
leaving the smooth part of the screw head outside the wall.

Hand the unit onto the screws, then slide it down firmly to fasten the base securely.

3.

POWER CONNECTION

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