EMG900
EMERGENCY PENDANT TELEPHONE
Instruction Manual
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SOUTHERN TELELCOM INC.
Models: EMG900 SOS Emergency Corded Telephone
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC REGULATIONS…………………………. 2-3
Pause…………………………………...... 27
IMPORTAIN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS…….. 4-5
BATTERY CAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS.. 6
FEATURES…………………………………..... 7-10
INSTALLATION………………………………... 11-13
Installing batteries……………………….. 11 Receiver Volume Control……………..… 28
Replace the battery of Pendant………… 12
Connecting the AC adaptor…………...... 12 Store Numbers…………………………… 29-33
Connecting the telephone line………. 12 Review Numbers………………………… 33
Hanging the Phone on the Wall………… 13 Dial Numbers…………………………….. 34
SETTING UP…………………………………… 14-25
Manu Key…………………………………. 14 Edit Names……………………………….. 34
Setting the LCD Contrast……………….. 15 Delete Names…………………………… 35
Setting the ENTER TIME/DATE………... 15-17
Setting the LCD LANGUAGE…………... 18 Check the Message……………………... 37
Setting the VOICE……………………….. 19-20 Delete the Message……………………... 37
Setting the FLASH………………………. 21 Store numbers M1/M2 Keys……………. 38-39
Flash……………………………………… 27
Mute…………………………………….… 28
Hearing Aid Compatibility………………. 28
Ringer Volume Control………………….. 28
THE PHONE BOOK…………………………... 29-35
Record Names…………………………… 34
EMERGENCY FEATURE…………………….. 36-40
Setting the TONE PULSE………………. 22 Activate Emergency Call………………... 39-40
Setting the REMOTE PENDANT………. 22-25
TELEPHONE OPER ATION………………….. 26-29
Dialing a Call……………………………... 26 Erase Caller ID Memory………………… 42
Pre Dialing a Call………………………… 26 Call Back from Caller ID………………… 42
Receiving a Call…………………………. 26 Copy Caller ID to Phone Book………….. 42
Receiving a Call with Remote Pendant... 27
Speaker Volume Control………………… 27
Redial………………………..…………… 27
CALLER ID…………………………………….. 41-42
Receiving a Call…………………….……. 41
TROUBLESHOOTING……………………….. 43-44
WATTANTY INFO RMATION…………………. 45
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FCC REGULATIONS
The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this
telephone.
1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is
a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, provide this information to
your telephone company.
2. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone
line and still have all of those devices right when your number is called. In most, but no all
areas, the sum of all the REN’s of all devices should not exceed five (5.00). To be certain of
the number of devices you may connect to your lines, as determined by the REN, you should
call your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.
3. 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 isn’t practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be advise of
your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
4. If your telephone company may make changes in it’s facilities, equipment, operations, or
procedures that could affect the proper operation of your equipment. If they do, you will be
given advance notice so that you can make the necessary modifications in order to maintain
uninterrupted service.
5. If you experience trouble with the telephone, please contact the service center for
repair/warranty information. Your telephone company may ask you to disconnect this
telephone from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the
equipment is not malfunctioning.
6. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone. Connection to
party lines is subject to state tariffs (contact your state public utility commission of corporation
commission for information).
This telephone complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this telephone may not cause harmful interference, and (2) it
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable
operation.
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FCC REGULATIONS
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 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 in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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
problem by one or more of the following measures:
z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
z Reorient, relocate or increase the distance between the telephone and the equipment,
z Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help,
z Call our Service Center.
If shielded cables or special accessories are required for compliance, a statement must be
included which instructs the user to employ them, eg,
Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by the manufacture or the importer
voids the user’s authority to operate the telephone.
The FCC has prepared a helpful booklet “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference
Problems” which is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
please specify Stock Number 004-400-00345-4 when ordering copies.
This telephone is Hearing Aid Compatible.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions
that may appear in the user’s manual. Always follow basic safety
precautions when using this product to reduce the risk if injure, fire, or
electrical shock.
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire or electric shock 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 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
launder 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 enclosure and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to
prevent overheating. These openings must not be block-ed 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 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 onto this product through enclosure slots as they may touch
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. Do not disassemble this product; take it to a qualified service technician or service center
when repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to voltage or
other risks. Incorrect re-assembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is
subsequently used.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer 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
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
13. Avoid using a telephone 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 a leak.
15. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
16. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations.
17. Never touch un-insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
18. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
CAUTION: This product is an electrical device and can be hazardous if immersed in water. To
avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not use it while in the bathtub or shower or when you
are wet. If you accidentally drop it into water, first unplug it’s cord from the modular jack, then
remove the equipment from the water.
Avoid using this telephone during electrical storms in your immediate area. Even though your
telephone company may be using protective measures to limit electrical surges form entering
your home, absolute protection from lightning is impossible.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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BATTERY CAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERIES: CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions:
1. User only the following type and size of battery: four (4) “AA” size alkaline batteries (not
included).
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 and skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conductor material
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor my overheat and cause burns.
5. Do not attempt to recharge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product by
heating them. The batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode.
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. All batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh and discharged batteries
could increase internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged batteries.
8. When inserting batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be observed.
Reversed insertion of batteries can cause charging, which may result in leakage and
explosion.
9. Remove the batteries from this product if it will not be used for a long period of time (several
months or more) since during this time the battery could leak, damaging in the product.
10. Discard “dead” batteries as soon as possible since “dead” batteries are more likely to leak in
a product.
11. Do not store this product, or the batteries 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 protected from condensation during the storage
and defrosting. Batteries should be stabilized at room temperature prior to use after
storage.
Batteries should be stabilized at room temperature prior to use after cold storage.
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FEATURES
EMG900 FRIENDLY BIG BUTTON PHONE
Big Display, Talking Caller ID with
Speakerphone and Wireless Emergency Pendant
THE EMERGENCY FEATURE
- user friendly big button phone with emergency call feature, especially designed
for senior citizens and people living alone.
When the red key on the wireless emergency pendant is pressed, the telephone will
1. Activate a loud local alarm for 15 seconds to get immediate help within the house.
2. If no help arrives, the phone dials in sequential mode the emergency numbers from
the phone book (up to 30 records)
3. Play a pre-recorded or user recorded emergency message
4. If the other party receives the call and presses 0 key, a 3 minute speakerphone
conversation will be activated.
5. After 3 minutes the phone will dial the next emergency number from the phone book
unless the receiving party presses digits 1 and 2 to continue the conversation and
deactivate the emergency feature.
SPECIAL FEATURES
EASY TO SEE big buttons and large characters on the oversize LCD. The display
is high resolution with 5 contrast settings and full backlight.
EASY TO HEAR with selectable loud ringer and red light call indicator, adjustable
receiver and speakerphone volume. Hearing aid compatible
VOICE GUIDED PROGRAMMING the programming is very simple and the user can
follow the menu on the LCD with the aid of a voice menu. eg. the phone will say ‘Store
number to phone book’. (Feature available on primary language)
TALKING KEYPAD in pre -dialing mode the phone will say each digit that is pressed
on the keypad. eg. ‘One, two, three’. (Feature available in four different languages)
MEMORY KEYPAD in manual mode, each number keypad indicate a selection you
can find in the manual.
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FEATURES
TALKING CALLER ID will say the name of the person calling (if recorded in phone
book) or will only announce the numbers of the calling party (in four different languages),
if not stored in the phone book.
TALKING PHONEBOOK will say the name of the person when reviewing the
phonebook list. (If recorded in phone book) or announce the numbers stored in the
phonebook.
RECORDABLE EMERGENCY MESSAGE There is a pre- recorded emergency
message (in four different languages) the user can record their own emergency
message (recommended) with his own voice (up to 20 sec).
FLEXIBLE PHONEBOOK EMERGENCY LIST WITH PRIORITY SETTING when a
telephone number is stored into the phone book the user can decide if the number is an
emergency number (yes / no) and which position in the priority list to assign (from 1 to
30)
EMERGENCY PENDANT using a high frequency (868 MHz, FCC approved) the
pendant has a range of around 130 feet in open field. Up to 5 pendants can be used
with the same telephones (optional)
HIGH SENSITIVITY SPEAKERPHONE the speakerphone has been specially designed
to capture the voice up to around 49 feet (in the same room).
PHONE ANSWER FROM REMOTE with incoming call, the user can answer the call
and activate the speakerphone through the remote pendant. Press the pendant key
again on the pendant will disengage the line.
M1 AND M2 KEYS the user can program special emergency numbers in two
hotkeys that can be accessed with speakerphone or handset off hook.
SOS KEY ON THE TELEPHONE has the same function as the hotkey on the
emergency pendant.
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FEATURES
EMERGENCY POWER BACKUP four AA batteries (not included) power the
telephone during power blackouts. During power backup mode, the telephone
operates normally with all the features.
CALLER ID
•Caller ID FSK / DTMF dual mode type I
•64 caller ID memory (time/day of call)
•14 digits number, 16 characters name
•New call indication: LED and ICON
•Caller ID memory call back
•Up / Down Caller ID review
OTHER FEATURES
•30 phone book memory
•Lines engage led
•Real time clock / date
•2 way speaker phone (with Led indicator on key)
•Receiver volume Hi / Lo
•Loud ringer 90 dBA
•Speakerphone volume control (slide)
•User programmable multi-pendant (up to 5)
•User programmable Flash time (80 / 100 / 270 / 300 / 600 ms)
•Tone Pulse selectable
•Redial
•Mute
•Pause
•LED Ringer indicator
•Receiver volume control
MULTILANGUAGE LANGUAGE FEATURE
•1 primary language (English) voice guide (0-9, caller ID, phone book, default OGM,
help menu)
•3 secondary language (French, Italian and Spanish) voice guides (0-9, caller ID, phone
book, default OGM)
•11 selectable languages on the LCD
•Voice on / Voice off programmable option
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FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
•Big display with LCD back light
3 Line LCD display
Contrast control
•868 MHz pendant (remote dialer)
•Wall mountable (wall mount bracket included)
•AC adaptor DC 9 volts 200mA
•Battery 4 AA 1,5V alkaline batteries in base unit for all function (not included)
•Battery 12 volts for remote pendant (included)
•IMPORTANT NOTE:
- Caller Id function requires subscription of the caller ID service from the
telephone company
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INSTALLATION
Where to install the emergency phone
When installing the emergency phone, consider that the unit should be within the range
of the emergency pendant, and therefore placed in an area of common use during day
and nighttime. The range of the pendant is reduced by any structural obstacles, and
has a range of up to around 130 feet in open field.
Installing batteries [Optional]
Your telephone requires four AA batteries (not included) for all functions. This will
guarantee full functionality of the telephone, including the emergency function up to a
maximum of 12 hours. The telephone numbers in memory and the voice recordings
are stored in non volatile flash memory which does not require battery backup.
Before opening the battery compartment, make sure the telephone is disconnected from
the telephone line and the AC power supply.
1. Use a flat screwdriver or
pen to lift the battery
compartment door.
2. Insert four AA batteries into
the compartment as indicated
by the polarity symbols.
3. Snap the battery
compartment door back into
place.
When appears on the LCD display, replace the batteries with 4 AA fresh ones. Use
only appropriate new AA 1.5V Alkaline batteries.
*PLEASE NOTE, for safety reasons; if the batteries voltage is lower then 2.5V, the
phone will automatically be lock. Is this case, the display will fade out, all function will
be shut off for the basic functions, such as call , dialing, receiving, etc. will still be
working.
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Reboot:
1. Unplug the AC power adaptor and replace the phone with new fresh batteries.
2. When the new batteries are replaced, re-plug in the AC Power Adaptor and the LCD
will glow back on and
icon on the display will disappear.
Replace the battery of the Pendant:
The pendant is equipped with a pre-installed internal battery. Each time the red key is
pressed, the led will light to show correct transmission. In case the led does not light
on, please change the battery with a new one
1. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the screw on the lower case of the pendant and
remove the lower case.
2. Replace the 12V DC battery with a fresh one.
3. Replace the lower case and secure it with the screw.
Connecting the plug-in AC adaptor
Insert the plug of the power supply into the power
socket on the back of the telephone and plug the
adaptor into wall socket. For safety reasons, use
only the adaptor provided. Plug the adaptor to
the socket-outlet which is near the equipment and
should be easily accessible.
In case the telephone is not connected to the
adaptor (and with no charged batteries), it will maintain the basic telephone feature of
dialing and receiving a call. No other features will be working.
Connecting the telephone line
1. Plug one end of the telephone line cord
into the TEL. LINE at the back of the
telephone base.
2. Plug the other end of the telephone line
cord into the wall outlet.
3. Plug one end of the coil cord into the
handset's modular jack.
4. Plug the other end of the coil cord into the
left side of the telephone base.
Lift the handset to check for a dial tone.
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Hanging the Phone on the Wall
1. Insert the mounting bracket’s two tabs into
the matching slots opposite the keyhole
slot on the bottom of the phone. Then
press down and slide the bracket upward
until the tab snap into place.
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into
the TEL. LINE jack at the back of the
base.
3. Plug the cord’s other end into the wall plate
jack, then align the base’s keyhole slots
with the screws and slide the phone
downward to secure it on the wall.
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SETTING UP
Please note that in this model some function keys will have a double function:
MENU KEY
Press the MENU key as many times as necessary to select the features you
wish to choose:
1. LCD CONTRAST
2. ENTER TIME/DATE
3. LCD LANGUAGE
4. VOICE
5. STORE NUMBER
6. NAME RECORDING
7. RECORD MESSAGE
8. CHECK MESSAGE
9. FLASH
10. TONE / PULSE
11. REMOTE PENDENT
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