Senton 39280 Users Manual

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Excursion

Congratulations on your selection of the Excursion
from Northwestern Bell Phones. This quality 900MHz cordless
telephone, like all Genuine BELL® products, 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.

39280

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39280

OWNER’S MANUAL# 39280ver.061703A-1
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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, 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.

Excursion®39280

CARTON CONTENTS

• Excursion

• Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack

• Telephone Line Cord (Long and Short)

• Wall Mount Screws and Hardware

• AC Adapter (9VDC, 200mA, Center Positive)

• User’s Manual

• Warranty Card

• Accessory Order Form

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39280 Base and Handset

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

2. Your phone should be situated away

from heat sources such as radiators,
heaters, stoves or any other
appliance that produces heat.

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced
by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instruction.
read and follow these instructions:

1. Use only the 3.6V, 450mAh, Ni-Cd
battery pack . The type NO. is 3SN­AA45-S-X1.

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.

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 high­temperature 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.

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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, 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.

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.

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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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