INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
Cordless Handset AC Adapter
Base Unit User Guide
NiMH Battery 10-foot, 4-wire RJ-11 Line Cord
Rubber Battery Screw Cover 15-foot, 8-wire RJ-45 Cable
Phillips Screw Clear Plastic Overlay
PREPARING TO USE THE DCT2800 SERIES
1. Prepare to install the battery into the cordless handset by
firmly pressing down on the top of the battery cover and
sliding it off. If cover is secured with a screw, remove the
screw first.
2. Locate the lightly embossed numbers “1” and “2”on the
battery’s plastic connector.
3. Insert the battery connector into the handset’s connector
with the embossed numbers facing up.
Note: The handset may “beep”when the battery is connected. This is not
an indication that the telephone is ready to use.To obtain optimal performance of the telephone, be sure to charge the battery for 15 to 20 hours.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover and retaining screw.
5. Insert the provided rubber screw cover.
6. Turn the telephone base so the back panel is facing you.
Insert either end of the RJ-45 cable into the jack on the back
of the telephone labeled
LINE.
7. Insert the other end of the cable into the jack on the AC
adapter labeled
PHONE.
8. Insert one end of the RJ-11 line cord into the jack on the AC
adapter labeled
LINE.
9. Insert the other end of this line cord into a telephone jack.
10. Plug the AC adapter into an unswitched
electrical outlet.
11.Once your telephone is connected, remove the plastic
overlay and place the paper faceplate over the keys. Replace
the plastic overlay by hooking the tabs on the overlay into
the recessed slots located on both sides.The overlay is
easiest to insert when the left or right side tabs are inserted
first, and the middle of the overlay is slightly bowed to allow
for insertion of the other tabs.
12.Place the cordless handset on the base unit.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The rechargeable battery must be fully charged before using the
phone for the first time. It is recommended that that battery pack
be charged for approximately 15 to 20 hours,without interruption,
before use.To charge the battery, place the handset, keypad down,
in the base unit. Make sure the
CHARGE LED on the base lights.
If the LED does not light:
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in.
2. Ensure that the AC adapter is not
plugged into a switched
electrical outlet.
3. Ensure that the handset charging contacts at the bottom of
the handset are making good contact with the base unit’s
charging contacts.
CLEANING THE BATTERY CONTACTS
To maintain a good charge,it is important to clean all charging
contacts on the handset and base unit. Use a pencil eraser or
other contact cleaner.
Do not use any liquids or solvents.
BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Use only Teledex-approved battery replacements.
2. Dispose of used batteries according to local codes pertaining
to NiMH batteries.
3. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, as they may explode
4. Charge the telephone's batteries only while in the telephone
handset, and only by using the telephone base unit to charge.
Do not attempt to remove the batteries and charge them in
a separate charging unit.
5. Do not short-circuit the battery pack, as this may cause it to
explode or catch fire.
HANDSET/BASE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
This procedure establishes an exclusive link between a specific
handset and base, thereby allowing no other access to this
specific base.To accomplish this procedure, place the handset
on the base in the charging position. The
LINE indicator will
blink while the process is occuring. This process occurs each
time the handset is placed on the base in the charging cradle.
ADJUSTING THE RING VOLUME
The up and down volume keys will adjust the ringer volume of
the telephone.Additionally, the DCT2800 series telephone has
an optional “courtesy” ring mode,wherein the ring volume
begins at the lowest setting, then automatically rings louder
with each successive ring during an incoming call. To select the
courtesy ring mode, follow these steps:
Press the
FLASH key; then the 4key; then the STORE key; then
press the number on the keypad that corresponds to the line for
which you wish to change to courtesy ring mode, i.e; press the
number
1 for line 1, and the number 2 for line 2.
To return to regular ring mode: Press the
FLASH key; then the 1
key; then the STOREkey; then the number on the keypad that
corresponds to the line for which you wish to change regular ring
mode.
ADJUSTING SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME
The speakerphone has eight (8) levels.To adjust speakerphone
volume, locate the volume up/down keys, located on the front
surface of the phone below the keypad.With the speaker active,
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press the “down” arrow key to decrease the volume level,and
press the “up” arrow key to increase it.
ADJUSTING HANDSET RECEIVE VOLUME
The handset has four (4) volume levels.To adjust the handset
volume, locate the volume up/down keys, located on the
handset, below the “
#” key. Pressing the “minus” (-) key will
decrease the volume level, while pressing the “plus”
(+) key
will increase it.
AUTO DIAL KEYS
The DCT2800 series has either five (5) or ten (10) programmable
guest service (auto dial) keys, depending on the model you own.
These keys can be programmed to automatically dial telephone
numbers, or to activate telephone system features. To program the
auto dial keys (programming can only be done from base unit
):
1. With the phone “on hook” (inactive) and the faceplate
removed, press the recessed
STORE key (see diagram).
2. Enter the desired telephone number (up to 15 digits in
length) to be stored. To enter a “pause” in the number
string, press the
REDIAL key as necessary.
3. Press the
STORE key again.
4. Press the auto dial key where the number is to be stored.
Programming is now completed for that auto dial key.
To program additional keys, repeat this process.
SELECTING LINE 1 AND LINE 2
The DCT2800 series employs PrimeLine/RingLine Select, which
makes selecting the correct line as easy as lifting the handset.
This feature prioritizes the ringing or idle line and reduces the
confusion of line selection.
RECEIVING A CALL
An audible ring and flickering red LED indicate an incoming call.
T
o answer the call using the handset while it is not on the base:
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Press the line key for the ringing line.The handset will go
“off-hook” answering the ringing line.
3. To end the call, place the handset in the base unit cradle, or
press the lit line key on the handset.
T
o answer the call using the handset while it is resting on the base:
1. Pick up the handset from the base.The phone will
automatically connect to the correct, ringing line.
2. To end the call, replace the handset in the base unit cradle,
or press the lit line key on the handset.
To answer the call using the speakerphone:
1. Press the line key for the ringing line.The speakerphone will
go “off-hook”, answering the ringing line.
2. Or, press the
SPKR key. The phone will automatically select
the correct, ringing line.
3. To end the call, press the
SPKR key again.
PLACING A CALL
Using the handset:
1. Pick up the handset and select either line 1 or line 2. Listen
for dial tone and dial the desired number.
2. After the call is complete, press the key for the selected line
again to end the call.
Using the speakerphone:
1. Press key for either line 1 or line 2, or press SPKR.
2. Listen for dial tone, and dial the desired number, or press an
auto dial key to dial a preprogrammed number.
3. After the call is complete, press the
SPKR key to end call.
REDIAL
The DCT2800 series can automatically redial the last number
dialed. On the handset, press the
REDIAL key to redial the last
number.
CONFERENCE
The CONF key allows for three-way conversations.Depending
on the situation, you may initiate a conference call using one of
these methods:
User initiates two calls:
1. Place call to first party, then place them on hold by
pressing the
HOLD key.
2. Using the second line, place call to second party.
3. Once that party is on the line, press
CONF to join the first
caller with the second party and yourself.
User initiates one call:
1. After receiving a call from first party, place them on hold
as above.
2. Using the second line, place call to second party.
3. Once that party is on the line, press
CONF to join the first
caller with the second party and yourself.
User includes two callers:
1. After receiving a call from first party, place them on hold
as above.
2. After receiving call from second party, press
CONF to join
the first party with the second party and yourself.
To terminate a conference call, pressing a line key will maintain
the connection with that line, while dropping the other line.To
terminate the call entirely, press either the
CONF key or SPKR key
to disconnect both parties.
USING THE HOLD KEY
The HOLD key places the call on hold locally at the cordless
telephone.
T
o place a call on hold:
1. With a call active, press the red HOLD key on either the
handset or base unit.
2. The red line LED will slowly blink, indicating the call is on hold.
3. If a conference call is active, pressing
HOLD will place all
connections on hold.
T
o remove a call from hold:
1. Press the line key of the call on hold.This will remove the
call from hold, making the call active again.
2. The red line LED will return to steady illumination, indicating
the line is active.
3. During a conference call, to remove both lines from hold,
press the
CONF key.
T
o change phones after placing a call on hold:
1. Place the call on hold as above.
2. Pick up the call at another telephone that is on the same
line.The telephone will activate the line and remove the hold
at the original telephone.
TO MUTE THE SPEAKERPHONE
1. Press the MUTE key on the base unit.The red LED above
the
MUTE key will illuminate.The party on the other end
will not be able to hear you when the
MUTE LED is lit.
2. Press the
MUTE key again to turn off the mute feature.
The
MUTE LED will go out.
CONVERTING FROM DESK TO WALL MOUNT
The DCT2800 series can be adapted for wall mounting applications.The conversion is easiest to make when the handset and
cords are not connected.
1. Located on the handset cradle, above the speaker grill, is the
wall/desk mount clip. Remove this clip by firmly pushing it
upward towards the top of the phone.
2. Flip the clip over (top to bottom) so that the protruding edge is
towards the top of the phone and replace it in its slot.This edge
will hold the handset when the phone is mounted on the wall.
3. Turn the telephone over so the bottom is up,facing you.
Place it on a non-abrasive surface to prevent scratching.
4. Locate and remove the mounting bracket. Firmly push back
and pull up to remove two of the four retaining tabs.
5. Rotate the mounting bracket 180º degrees clockwise
, so that
the mounting eyelet on the bracket is facing in the same
direction as the other mounting eyelet located on the
bottom of the telephone.
6. Insert the top two retaining tabs of the mounting brackets
into the mounting bracket slots (located near the middle of
the telephone). Then firmly push down to insert the retaining
tabs on the opposite side of the mounting bracket.
7. Connect a 15-foot RJ-45 cord into the
LINE jack on the back
of the phone.
8. Turn the telephone over, and slide the telephone down onto
the mounting posts of the wall bracket. Ensure that both
eyelets line up with the mounting posts.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device is 0.7B.
Notice:The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.The termination on an interface may consist of any
combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer
Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.This telephone connects
to the telephone network under the connecting arrangement code CA11A.
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 THE PRODUCT FROM THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE CLEANING.DO NOT
USE LIQUID CLEANER 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 OF 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 THE BED, SOFA,RUG OR ANY 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. 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.
8. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS PRODUCT.BUT TAKE IT TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE FACILITY IF
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.
9. UNPLUG THIS PRODUCT FROM THE WALL OUTLET AND REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
- WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED OR FRAYED.
- IF LIQUID HAS BEEN SPILLED INTO THE PRODUCT.
- IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN OR WATER.
- IF THE PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY BY FOLLOWING THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.ADJUST ONLY THOSE CONTROLS THAT ARE COVERED BY THE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS,AS 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.
- IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR THE CABINET HAS BEEN DAMAGED.
- IF THE PRODUCT EXHIBIT A DISTINCT CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE.
10. AVOID USING A TELEPHONE (OTHER THAN A CORDLESS TYPE)
DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM.THERE MAY BE A REMOTE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK FROM LIGHTNING.
11. DO NOT USE THE TELEPHONE TO REPORT A GAS LEAK IN THE
VICINITY OF THE LEAK.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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