Toshiba FT-8001 A, FT-8001 AW User Manual

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 dry cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water sources, such as bath tubs, wash bowls, kitchen sinks,
laundry tubs, wet basements, or swimming pools.

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

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to
protect the phone from overheating. These openings must not be blocked 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 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 qualified
service personnel 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 any of 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 the cabinet has been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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13. Do not use the telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS BY THE BATTERY,

READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the instruction manual
provided for this product.

2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with State and
local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. 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 it with conducting materials such
as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance
with the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for this
product.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and the battery charger.

ATTENTION: THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS A
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, IT MAY BE
ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF THIS BATTERY INTO THE MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM. PLEASE
CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR DETAILS IN YOUR AREA FOR RECYCLING
OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TO HELP PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN RECYCLED OR
RECONDITIONED PARTS AND MATERIALS.

The RBRCTM Seal

The RBRCTM Seal on the (easily removable) nickel-cadmium battery
(contained in our product) indicates that Toshiba America Consumer
Products, Inc. (TACP) is voluntarily participating in an industry program
to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives,
when taken out of service within the United States. The RBRCTM program
provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium
batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which is illegal in some areas.

TACP’s payments to RBRCTM make it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers
of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries, or at authorized TACP product service centers. You
may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the spent battery.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTER for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area. TACP’s
involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving
natural resources.

RBRCTM is a trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

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SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

If the cordless telephone should malfunction, or need changes or modifications, all repairs will
be performed by an authorized Toshiba Service Station. This unit has been registered with the
FCC for direct connection to the telephone network. Under the FCC program, no customer is
authorized to repair this unit. This applies to a unit both in and out of warranty. If an unauthorized
repair is performed, the registration of the unit for direct connection to the network will be null
and void. If the unit is still in warranty, the remainder of the warranty period will also be null and
void.

It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to their Toshiba
dealer.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO USERS

Your phone has been designed and constructed to conform to federal regulations and can be
connected to the phone line as described in this manual.

Please note that each product connected to the telephone line places a certain load on the line.
We designate this as the unit’s “Ringer Equivalence Number.”

It is most unlikely, but . . . If your phone should cause problems on the phone line, the phone
company has the right to temporarily discontinue your service. If this happens, the phone company
will notify you and give you the opportunity to correct the problem. Also, you need to know that
the phone company does have the right to make changes in their lines and/or equipment.

If these changes might affect your phone (or require changes in the phone or its connection), the
phone company will notify you in writing, so you will have the chance to take whatever action is
necessary to ensure uninterrupted phone service.

FCC REQUIREMENTS

You are no longer required by the FCC to notify your local telephone company of your intent to
connect a new telephone. Your local telephone company may call you and request information
about your phone such as: the brand name, model number, registration number, and ringer
equivalence number. This information is provided on a label located at the bottom of the base
unit and handset.

You may not directly connect your phone to coin telephone services. Check with your local
telephone company if you wish to connect your phone to a party line service. Some party line
services require a special adaptor or modification to your telephone.

Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause
interference to nearby TVs and VCRs; to minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the
cordless telephone 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.

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INTRODUCTION

Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. takes pride in presenting
your phone, one of the finest cordless telephones available. Intelligent
design, superb craftsmanship, and the latest technological advances
have been combined to provide you with a telephone that is easy to
operate and will provide you with years of dependable service. Please
take the time now to read your Owner’s Manual carefully, so that you
may enjoy the many convenient features of your telephone.

FEATURES

• 900 MHz analog transmission with extended talk range

• 40-channel auto scanning

• Advanced compandor noise reduction system

• Volume control (3 level)

• Ringer volume and tone control

• Digital security code (65,536 codes)

• 10 speed-dial locations, 16 digits each

• Long standby battery life (14 days)

• One way page/Handset locator

• Last number redial (32 digits)

• Mute on handset

• Any-key answer

• Hearing aid compatible/HAC volume

• Desk/Wall mountable (Bracket included)

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INSTALLATION

1. SETTING UP THE BASE UNIT

For use on a desk or counter top follow the instructions below.

DESKTOP MOUNTING:

Fasten the AC adaptor cord
to prevent it from being
disconnected.

Raise the
antenna
to vertical
position.

Single-Line
Telephone Jack

Telephone Line Cord

AC Adaptor

(RJ11C)

Power Outlet
(AC 120V, 60Hz)

• USE ONLY WITH Supplied AC ADAPTOR (TAC-8001); power source
AC 120V, 60Hz/DC 9V).

• The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for
the adaptor to feel warm during use).

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