Senton 36587 Users Manual

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Flat 10, 17/F, Fo Tan Industrial Centre, 香港沙田火炭坳背灣街 26-28 號

26-28 Au Pui Wan Street, Fo Tan, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong 富騰工業中心 17 樓 10 室

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36587

GHz

2.4

Cordless phone

Congratulations on your selection of the 36587 from
American Telecom Services. This expandable 2.4GHz
cordless telephone with Caller ID and Call Waiting has been
designed to give you many years of continuous service and
represents the best value for your money. It requires little
maintenance and is easy to setup and operate. This phone
includes American Telecom’s patent-pending green LDS
button, giving you optional access to some of the lowest long
distance rates available.

SENTON Enterprises Limited 信 通 企 業 有 限 公 司

Flat 10, 17/F, Fo Tan Industrial Centre, 香港沙田火炭坳背灣街 26-28 號

26-28 Au Pui Wan Street, Fo Tan, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong 富騰工業中心 17 樓 10 室

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el: (852) 2687-1712 Fax: [phone] 電話: (八五二) 二六八七 一七一二 (四線)

E-mail address: [e-mail] 傳真: (八五二) 二六八七 四一二五

IMPORTANT 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, packaging and proof of purchase to
simplify and accelerate any needed action.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock haz ar d, do not e x pose this product to rain or any type of
excess moisture. If it is 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.

• 36587 Base and Handset

• Rechargeable Ni-Cd Batt ery P ack

• Telephone Line Cord

• AC Adaptor

• User’s Manual (English and Spanish)

• Warranty Card

• Pay N’ Talk Quick Start and Service Guides

• My Account Card (English and Spanish)

• Privacy Statement

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36587

CARTON CONTENTS

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Flat 10, 17/F, Fo Tan Industrial Centre, 香港沙田火炭坳背灣街 26-28 號

26-28 Au Pui Wan Street, Fo Tan, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong 富騰工業中心 17 樓 10 室

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el: (852) 2687-1712 Fax: [phone] 電話: (八五二) 二六八七 一七一二 (四線)

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The contents of this p ackage, and the function s of you r particular unit , may
vary slightly from the features explained in this manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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
ventilati on, to protec t it from overheat ing. 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

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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 fi re or electric sh ock. Never spill liq uid 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 ma y expose you to dan gerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock
when the appliance is subsequently used.

12. Unplug this produ ct from the wall outlet and refer servicin g 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 prod uct d oes n ot opera te nor mally b y follo wing t he op erati ng

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating inst ructions. Improper a djustments of oth er 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.

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

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.

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MAINTENANCE

1. Use a damp cloth to clean the plastic cabinet. A mild soap will help to
remove grease or oil. Never use p olish, solvents, abrasives or s trong
detergents since these can damage the finish.

2. Your phone should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heaters, stoves or any other appliance that produces heat.

CAUTION

There is the risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used ba tteries according to the inst ruction. Read and follow these
instructions:

1. Use only the 3.6V, 450mAh, Ni-Cd battery pack .

2. Do not dispose of t he battery i n a fire. Th e cell may expl ode. Ch eck with
local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilat e the battery. Released elect rolyte is c orrosive and

may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

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 ba ttery may leak c orrosive electrol yte or explode i f 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 ski n.

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 thi s produ ct, or th e ba tter y pr ovid ed wit h or i dent i fied for u se
with this produc t, in high-temp erature areas . Batteries t hat are stored in a
freezer or ref rigerator for the purpose of extendin g shelf life should be
stabilized at room temperature prior to use after cold storage.

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Flat 10, 17/F, Fo Tan Industrial Centre, 香港沙田火炭坳背灣街 26-28 號

26-28 Au Pui Wan Street, Fo Tan, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong 富騰工業中心 17 樓 10 室

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9. Disconnect telephone lines before installing batteries

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 registrat i on num b er and Rin ger E qu i va lenc e Nu mb er (RE N) 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 pos sible. 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,

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. 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.).

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

NOTICE: If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the

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26-28 Au Pui Wan Street, Fo Tan, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong 富騰工業中心 17 樓 10 室

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telephone lin e, ensure the installati on of this [equipment ID] does not disab le
your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm
equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

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) this 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

orthwestern Bell P hones may void the user's authority to operate this

equipment.

Some cordless p hones oper ate at frequ encies th at may cau se interfer ence to
nearby TVs and VCRs; to minimize or prevent such interference, the base o
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 awa
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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26-28 Au Pui Wan Street, Fo Tan, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong 富騰工業中心 17 樓 10 室

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36587 CONTROLS DIAGRAM

EW
CALL/MSG
WTG
LED Indicator

TALK Button

UP Button

TONE(*)Button

EDIT/MUTE
Button

FLASH Button

SELECT
/TRANSFER
Button

RE/PA Button

DC 9V Jack LINE Jack

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LCD Display

IN USE/CHARGE
LED Indicator

PAGE Button

DOWN Button

# Button

MENU/SCAN
Button

LDS Button

Base Unit
(Rear View)

DC 9V
200mA

LINE

2.4

Cordless phone

GHz

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DESCRIPTIONS

Handset Controls:
LCD Display - Shows call in formation, ph one status, prom pts and Phonebook

items.

IN USE/ MSG WTG/ NEW CALL Indicator – Lights solid whenever the
handset is in TALK mode. Turns off when the handset is not in use and out of
the base unit. Red LED blinks when you have call(s) and new message(s).

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

TONE * Button - In programming mode & tone dialing mode, this key is used

as a normal number key. In pulse dialing mode, it is used to initiate temporary
DTMF dialing.

# Button - During you view the caller list, press to place a long distance call or
to place a local call. Allows you to change the format of displayed number.

FLASH Button - Momentarily hangs up the phone to access custom calling
features such as Call waiting or Three-way calling provided by you local phone
company.

UP/DOWN Button -Allows you to adjust the handset volume (3 steps) in
TALK mode. (DOWN) It also allows you to view the caller list. (UP) It also
allows you to view the directory.

Microphone - Used for speaki ng with callers.

Re(Redial)/Pa(P ause) Button – (Redial) Press to redial the last number you

dialed. (Pause)Press to insert pause while dialing.

EXIT/MUTE –This key is used to exit all models of operation and return the
handset and base unit to the standby mode. In talk mode, this button allows you

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to temporarily disable the handset microphone. The LCD Display will show
“MUTE”.

LDS Button - Press to enter Long Distance Service.

SELECT/TRANSFER Button – Allow you to save the changes for the listed

items. In talk mode, this button allows you to transfer a call to another
registered h andset.
Note: During a call, when the user want to transfer a call to another registered
handset. The user must press the SELECT/TRANSFER button and then press
the telephone keypad (1,2,3,4). The call is quick transferred to the destination
handset, the destination handset starts ringing and shows “FORWARDED
CALL”. If destination handset user does not answer the call with 30 sec, source
handset will be ring back for 30 sec.

MENU/SCAN – While in standby mode, this button allows you to set the
handset in Programming mode. While in Talk mode, it is used to manually
select one of t h e 30 op era t ing ch ann els when you exp eri en ce i nt erfer en c e on th e
handset.

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 off when the handset is not in use. It will flash when paging
the handset . It ligh ts up steadi ly when t he hand set is being charged on the bas e
and it turns off when the handset is removed from its cradle.

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PAGE Bu tton - Allows you to locat e the handset when it is not on th e base, or
to alert the person near to the handset.

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 the line cord for connection to the 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 O R DAMAGE.

1. Remove the battery com partm ent cover of the ha ndset by p ressin g 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.

i-Cd Battery

Pack

Red
wire

(Figure 1)

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

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.

Black
Wire

Battery
Connector

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Belt Clip Installation
With the back of the handset facing up, insert one side of the belt clip hook into
the matching slots at the top side of the 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)

POWER CONNECTION

CAUTION: You must use a Class II, 120 Volt AC/9 Volt DC adaptor

that delivers at least 200mA for base unit. The center t ip must be positive a nd
the plug must correctly fit the base unit’s DC 9V 200mA jack.

1. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard AC outlet.

2. Insert the small plug into the DC 9V 200mA jack on the rear of the base

unit as shown in Figure 3.

Base

nit

DC 9V

DC 9V Jack
AC Adaptor

Plug

200mA

AC Outlet

LINE

AC Adaptor

(Figure 3)

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