Timex T488 Owner Manual

Model T488

Caller ID/Call Waiting

Telephone Clock Radio with

Nature Sounds and Dual Alarm

SNOOZE / NIGHT LIGHT

RADIO

FM 88 92 96 100 104 108 MHz

AM 54 60

70 80 100 120 140

SOUNDS

7•5•2

SELEC

106

DELETE

170

DOWN

kHz

TUNING

SET

RAD

/SO

X A

U L O V

DIAL

Table of Contents

Consumer Guide to Product Safety.......................................................................................................................3-4

FCC Telephone Information .....................................................................................................................................5-7

Importance of the Ringer Equivalence Number

Prohibited Uses Rights of the Telephone Company Registration Problems or Malfunctions Initial Preparation

Consumer Information ..............................................................................................................................................8-9

Installation and Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................10

Installation and Setup

“Sure Alarm” Battery Backup Installation Best Possible Battery Performance Maintenance

Controls and Indicators ...............................................................................................................................................11

LCD Display with Indicators .......................................................................................................................................12

Programming Your Settings ....................................................................................................................................13

Operating the Telephone .......................................................................................................................................14-15

Telephone Installation

Making an Outgoing Call Receiving an Incoming Call Telephone Features Speed Dial Programming and Dialing

Voicemail Indicator ..................................................................................................................................................15

Operating Caller ID ...............................................................................................................................................16-17

Using the Caller ID List

Caller ID with Call Waiting

Operating the Radio and Nature Sounds..................................................................................................................18

Listening to the Radio

Sleeping to the Radio and Nature Sounds Antenna Information and Adjustment

Operating the Dual Alarms...................................................................................................................................19-20

Setting Alarm-1 for AM/FM Radio

Setting Alarm-2 for Bell or Bird Sounds Checking Your Alarm Time Settings Turning Off the Alarms

Adjusting the Display Brightness ...........................................................................................................................20

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................21-22

Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................23

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

OR BACK OF UNIT. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

A Consumer Guide to Product Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for future reference. Take special note of all warnings listed in these instructions and on the unit.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. To prevent damage or injury, do not set up or use the product near water or damp areas, such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

4. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product yourself, but take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. Read the warranty for further information.

6. Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the casing with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water. Stronger cleaning agents are not recommended, as they may damage the surface of the case.

A Consumer Guide to Product Safety (continued)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

7. Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. If liquid has been spilled into the product. B. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. C. 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.

8. Avoid using a non-cordless telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

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

10. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

11. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

12. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

13. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

14. Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

15. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Importantes Mesures De Sécurité

Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pendant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures. En voici quelquesunes:

1. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil pr`es de l’eau, p.ex., pr`es d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier de cuisine, d’un bac à laver, dans un soussol humide ou pr`es d’une piscine.

2. Éviter d’utiliser le téléphone (sauf s’il s’agit d’un appareil sans fil) pendant un orage électrique, Ceci peut présenter un risque de choc électrique causé par la foudre.

3. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil téléphonique pour signaler une fuite de gaz s’il est situé près de la fuite.

4. Utiliser seulement le cordon d’alimentation et le type de piles indiqués dans ce manuel. Ne pas jeter les piles dans le feu: elles peuvent exploser. Se conformer aux règlements pertinents quant `a l’élimination des piles.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

FCC Telephone Information

Note: The information that follows is extremely important. It should be read and understood before connecting the telephone

to the telephone line.

The handset complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules for connection to telephone lines. The telephone may replace some or all of your regular instruments.

Importance of the Ringer Equivalence Number

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) represents the electrical load that will be applied to your telephone line once the device is connected. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all the devices ring when your number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN’s of all devices should not exceed five (5.0). The setting of the Ringer Switch, if applicable, on your telephone has no effect on the REN.

Prohibited Uses

Your telephone may not be connected to a coin operated service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. (Contact your state public utility commission for information.)

Rights of the Telephone Company

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. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the situation and you will be informed of your rights to file a complaint to the FCC.

The telephone company may make changes to its technical operations and procedures; if such changes effect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the change.

FCC Telephone Information

Registration

This Timex telephone set is registered with the FCC based upon compliance with part 68 of its rules. Connection of this telephone to the nationwide telephone communications network must be through a standard network interface (compatible modular jack which is Part 68 Compliant) jack which you can order from your telephone company if not already installed.

The USOC number of the registration jack for the equipment is RJ11C. Note: FCC registration does not constitute an expressed or implied guarantee on performance. Only the limited warranty

set forth in this booklet covers the performance of this telephone set.

Problems or Malfunctions

If a problem occurs, you should disconnect the telephone from the telephone line until it can be determined whether your set or the telephone line itself is the source of the trouble, The telephone can only be reconnected after the problem or malfunction has been corrected.

Initial Preparation

1. Remove the unit and packing materials from the carton. You should save all packing materials if the unit ever needs to be returned for service. If you do not wish to save the packing materials, please dispose of them properly.

2. Place the unit on a stable, level surface, away from direct sunlight and close to a modular wall jack. Also, keep the unit away from sources of excess dust, dirt, heat, water, moisture, vibration, or strong magnetic fields.

FCC Telephone Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

In addition, for a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished to the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual:

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 the 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 and used 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 interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help. “This Class B digital apparatus conforms with Canadian ICES-003.” “Cet appareil num

érique de la classe B est conforme `a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.”

Consumer Information

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.

Applicable certification jacks Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) for the equipment is provided (i.e., RJ11C) in the packaging with each piece of approved terminal equipment.

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

If this equipment T488 causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

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