DECT1340 Series User's Guide
What's in the box?
DECT1340 base
and cordless
handset
x If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line
immediately. Never use damaged products!
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AC adapter (PS-0035)
Battery
cover
have a question or problem Customer Care Line*
need a replacement part or
an accessory
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to a disability
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Parts Department* 800-554-3988
Accessibility Help Line
Telephone cord
Rechargeable
battery pack
(BT-1007)
817-858-2929 or
800-297-1023
800-874-9314
(voice or TTY)
Important Safety Instrucons!
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:
x This unit is NOT waterproof. DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.
x 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.
x Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
x Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
x Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
x Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery installed
and the battery cover securely in place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
CAUTION! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type!
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Do not open
or mutilate the battery. Disconnect the battery before shipping this
product.
For more details, see the Important Information section.
GETTING STARTED
Charging the Baery
1. Unpack the handset, battery pack, and
battery cover. If you need to remove the
battery cover, press in on the notch and
slide the cover down and off.
2. Line up the battery connector with the jack
inside the handset. (The battery connector
will only fit one way.)
3. Push the connector in until it clicks into place; tug gently on the wires to
make sure the battery pack is securely connected.
4. Replace the battery cover and slide it into place.
5. Connect the AC adapter to the power jack on the base. Route the cord
through the notch.
6. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard 120V AC outlet.
7. Place the handset in the base with the keypad facing forward. The
light on the handset should light up; if it doesn’t, reseat the handset or
low
Talk/baTT
try plugging the AC adapter into a different outlet.
#Charge the handset completely (about 15 hours) before using it.
Connecng the Telephone Cord
Connect the
TEL LINE
Test the connecon
1. Pick up the handset from the cradle and press
tone, and the
x If you don't hear a dial tone, try checking the connection between the base
and the phone jack.
2. Make a quick test call. (Press
x If you keep hearing a dial tone, try changing to pulse dialing mode.
x If there is a lot of noise, see “Noise or Static on the Line” for tips on avoiding
interference.
Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing
Your phone communicates with the telephone network in two ways: tone dialing
or pulse dialing. Most telephone companies use tone dialing. If your phone
company uses pulse dialing, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode.
1. In standby, press and hold
#
2. Press
to set your phone for pulse dialing. Press
for tone dialing.
If you use pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones during a call (if you're
using an automated response system, for example), press
switch to tone dialing. When the call ends, the phone automatically returns to
pulse dialing mode.
Geng to Know Your Phone
jack to a standard telephone wall jack.
Talk/baTT low
Flash
light should light up.
End
to hang up.)
until you hear a confirmation tone.
Talk
. You should hear a dial
/TonE
to set your phone
/TonE
to temporarily
Base
Key What it does
Find
- In standby: page the
handset.
Handset
Key What it does
Talk
Flash
MEMory
End
UP / down
rEdial
PaUsE
MUTE
- In standby: start a telephone call (get a dial tone).
- During a call: switch to a waiting call.
- In standby: store or erase a memory dial entry.
- During a call: access memory dial.
- During a call: hang up.
- While the phone is ringing: mute the ringer for this call only.
- In standby: adjust the ringer tone and volume.
- During a call: adjust the earpiece volume.
- When you have a dial tone: redial the last number dialed.
- While creating a memory dial entry: insert a two-second pause.
- During a call: mute the microphone.
- While the phone is ringing: mute the ringer for this call only.
Status light What it means
Talk/baTT
low
- On: the phone is in use.
- Blinking slowly: the battery pack is low.
FIND
Charging
contacts
UP/DOWN
FLASH
TALK
REDIAL
PAUSE
Charging
contacts
Earpiece
TALK/
BATTERY
LOW light
MEMORY
END
12-key
dial pad
MUTE
Microphone