Southwestern Bell FA970B User Manual

to one of our authorized Service centers
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID. (California
residents should call 1-800-366-0937 for shipping
instructions.) Products returned to us or to an Authorized
Service Center must be accompanied by a copy of the
purchase receipt. In the absence of such purchase
receipt, the warranty period shall be one (1) year from
the date of manufacture.

To obtain service under this warranty, return the defective
product to the service center nearest you together with
your sales slip and $9.50 for postage and handling.
California residents need only provide proof of purchase
and should call 1-800-366-0937 for shipping instructions.
You may also have other warranty rights which vary from
state to state.

This warranty shall be invalid if the product is damaged
as a result of defacement, misuse, abuse, neglect,
accident, destruction or alteration of the serial number,
improper electrical voltages or currents, repair, alteration
or maintenance by any person or party other than our
own service facility or an authorized service center, or
any use violative of instructions furnished by us.

This warranty is also rendered invalid if this product is
removed from the country in which it was purchased, if it
is used in a country in which it is not registered for use,
and/or if it is used in a country for which it was not
designed. Due to variations in telephone and
communications laws, this product may be illegal for use
in some countries. Southwestern Bell Freedom

®

Retail Sales assumes no responsibility for

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damages or penalties incurred resulting from the use of
this product in a manner or location other than that for
which it is intended.

This one-year warranty is in lieu of all other expressed
warranties, obligations, or liabilities.

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ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR
LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ONE-YEAR
DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
WHATSOEVER.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
special, incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which may vary from state to
state.

Covered under the US patent: PAT. D422277

STOP — don’t take unit back to the store

LOOK — for the toll-free “help” telephone number

LISTEN — as our experts talk you through the problem

For immediate answers to your questions regarding

operation, missing parts or installation, call the

Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone

Retail Sales Help Line:

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM (EST)

Saturday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EST)
http://www.swbfreedomphone.com

LIB942Y2

1-800-366-0937

SOUTHWESTERN BELL

FREEDOM PHONE

7475 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD.,

GLENDALE, AZ 85307

Printed in China

®

®

IB-4227B

All-Digital Telephone
Answering System
with Voice Day/Time
Stamp

TOLL FREE HELP LINE
1-800-366-0937
http://www.swbfreedomphone.com
FA970B OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE 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 telephone jack and
power 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 bath tub, 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 or openings in the cabinet and the back and
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, or other similar
surface. This product should never be placed near
or over a radiator or heat register.

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. Do not attach the power
cord to building surfaces.

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
the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.

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11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble this product, but take it to a qualified
serviceman 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 because 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 cabinet has

been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
BATTERIES

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, READ AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Use only 3 x 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries mentioned
in the Owner’s Manual.

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

3. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to

the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to
short the batteries with conduction materials such
as rings, bracelets, and keys. The batteries or
conductors may overheat and cause burns.

5. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries identified
for use with this product. The batteries may leak
corrosive electrolyte or explode.

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

7. When replacing batteries, 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. Reverse
insertion of the batteries can cause charging, and
that may result in leakage or explosion.

9. Remove the batteries from this product if the product
will not be used for a long period of time (several
months or more) since during this time the batteries
could leak 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 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 storage and
defrosting. Batteries should be stabilized at room
temperature prior to use after cold storage.

Save These Instructions

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

TOP VIEW:

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SIDE VIEW:

REAR VIEW:

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1. Battery Low LED
Indicator

2. Answer On/Off Button

3. Time Set / Repeat
Button

4. Mailbox 2 Message
LED Indicator

5. Mailbox 2 Play/Skip
Button

6. Mailbox 1 Play/Skip
Button

7. Mailbox 1 Message
LED Indicator

8. Microphone

9. Greeting Button

10. Stop / Save Button

11. Digital Volume Control

12. Ring Select 2/4/TS

13. Telephone Line

14. AC Adaptor Jack

15. Telephone Extension
Line

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Congratulations!

You have purchased an FA970B Digital Answering
System with Voice Day/Time Stamp manufactured to the

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highest standards of SOUTHWESTERN BELL
FREEDOM PHONE

®

RETAIL SALES.

Digital Technology

This digital design utilizes a computer chip to perform
answering system functions more efficiently and with
more versatile features than microcassette answering

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machines.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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BOX CONTENTS

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This package contains:

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• FA970B Digital Telephone Answering System

• One (1) AC Adaptor 120V AC

• Owner’s Manual

• One (1) Quick Installation Guide

• One (1) Remote Access Card

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• Warranty Card (Part of Owner’s Manual)
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the place of
purchase. Keep the shipping carton and packaging, in
case you need to transport the unit.

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For your reference, keep a record of the date purchased.
Please save sales receipt for warranty reference.

Date of Purchase ____________________

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INSTALLATION

CAUTION

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 incoming telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone
lines.

Note:

Refer to “FCC Want You to Know” section on page

18 before connection to telephone line.

To Install Three AAA Batteries

Three AAA batteries (not included) are required to
maintain your personalized greeting and recorded
messages during a power failure. If there is a power
failure and the batteries are not installed, both your
personalized greeting and recorded messages will be
lost.

1. Using a small Philips type screwdriver, remove the
screw located in the battery compartment on the
bottom of the base and lift the battery compartment
door (Fig A).

Figure A

2. Install three AAA batteries. (Fig B)

Figure B

3. Replace battery compartment door, and replace
screw.

Note:

Install replacement batteries once a year to insure

proper operation of the power failure protection feature.

The batteries status is indicated by the BATT. LOW
indicator. If three fresh batteries are installed, the LED
indicator stays off, when the unit is in the ANSWER ON
mode. If the batteries are low/not installed, the indicator
will flash.

To Connect the AC Adaptor

Connect the AC adaptor into the back of the unit. Plug
the other end into the AC wall power outlet (Fig C). Do
not attach (staple, etc.) the AC Adaptor cord to the
building wall.