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900MHz Cordless Phone with Kitc h Companion Model: OS697 6 User Manual Manual de Usuar io os6976-en1.p65 5/6/2005, 10:32 AM 1[...]
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EN Important Saf ety Instr uction ........................ 1 Introduction ................................................... 3 Digital Security System ........................... 3 Befor e Y ou Begin ........................................... 4 Parts Checklist .......................................... 4 Safety Precautions .......................[...]
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EN Speakerphone Guidelines .................... 22 Registration ............................................ 22 Receiving a Call ...................................... 23 Making a Call ......................................... 23 Line in Use ............................................. 23 3-W ay Conferencing ............................... 23 Call[...]
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EN Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however , when using Conference Phone 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[...]
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EN A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If the product has been exposed to rain or water . C. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. D . If the product’ s cabinet has been damaged. E. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 18. A void using a telephone (other t[...]
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EN CA UTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Y our Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, provided by your local telephone company , to subscribers of Call[...]
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EN Make sure your package includes the items shown here. In addition, your package also includes some mounting hardware, please refer to the Under Cabinet Mounting section for details. CA UTION: T o reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating or cooking product beneath this unit. • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. ?[...]
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EN • Install the wall base unit into an electrical outlet that is near a telephone (modular) jack. • The Spacemaker ® is a cordless speakerphone with radio and answering machine. Before mounting it under a cabinet, check if the cordless speakerphone and the radio work well at the selected location first, also check the orientation of the power[...]
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EN 1. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the LINE jack on the bottom of the wall base unit. 2. Connect the other end of the telephone line cord to a telephone jack on the wall. 3. Raise the antenna on the base. 1. Plug the wall base unit into an electrical outlet. 2. Make sure that its pins are inserted fully into the outlet and it is fi[...]
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EN TIP: Before mounting the Spacemaker ® under the counter , it is highly recommended to check if the speakerphone and radio work well at the mounting location first. Plug the AC power converter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector into the back of the Spacemaker ® . CA UTION: Use only the Oregon Scientific power converter that came wit[...]
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EN 4 – 1/4 ” Spacers 4 – W ashers 4 – 1/2 ” Spacers 4 – Cord hooks 4 – 1 ” Spacers 4 – 2 ” Phillips head screws 1 – Mounting template CA UTION: T o reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating or cooking product beneath this unit. • Select a location to mount the Spacemaker ® • Make sure that there is an electrical o[...]
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EN Cut out the template on the line indicated. The template size and screw hole positions are identical to the top of the unit. 1 . If your cabinet does not ha ve an over hang: a) Position the template in the desired location on the underside of the cabinet, flush with the front edge of the cabinet. b) T ape the template in place and go to step 2. [...]
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EN NO TE: If your cabinet has glue blocks or other obstructions, cut out corresponding areas on the template to clear them. Do not cut out or cut through the screw holes in the template. CA UTION: W e recommend safety glasses be worn while drilling screw holes to prevent the possibility of eye injury . 2. Drill four 1/4" diameter holes through[...]
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EN 5. Insert screws from the INSIDE of the cabinet. If you did not countersink the drilled holes, position the washers, flat side down, and place the screws in the holes. If your cabinet does not ha ve an over hang, g o to Step 7 . 6. Hold the screw heads down while you push the selected spacers onto the screws under the cabinet. Be sure to push sp[...]
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EN + - skip tune/seek review radio on • off am • fm radio controls radio presets format flash prog exit speaker + - CID VOL delete cid erase play stop memo message answerer controls channel a a n n o u n c e timer m u t e m i c mic T A L K C A L L B A C K c h a r g e MIN HOUR DAY/TIMECHECK press to check/hold to change RINGER HI LO OFF DA Y/TIM[...]
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EN The buttons used for setting the clock, DA Y/TIME CHECK, HOUR and MIN, are located in the charge cradle of the Spacemaker ® . The clock flashes at initial setup or after a power outage to indicate that it needs to be set. Follow the steps below to set the clock. NO TE: The first incoming call with Caller ID information will set the hour and min[...]
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EN SET LANGUAG > ENG FRA The Ringer Switch is located in the charge cradle of the Spacemaker ® , and is pre-set to LO. NO TE: If you turn the ringer off, the display shows when the unit is in standby mode. There are eight programmable menus available: Language, Area Code, T one/Pulse Dialing, Contrast, Answerer ON/OFF , Ring to Answer , Securit[...]
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EN SET CONTRA S > 1 2 SET ANSWER E > ON OF F Set your phone according to the type of service you are subscribed to. 1. When speakerphone is OFF (not in T ALK mode), press flash/program button and CID VOL(+) / CID VOL(-) arrow keys to move the pointer > to point at SET T ONE/PULSE , press flash/program button to show SET T ONE/PULSE >TON[...]
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EN 2. Use the CID VOL(+) / CID VOL(-) arrow keys to select ON or OFF . Default is ON . NO TE: When the pointer > is moved to ON, the unit announces ANSWER ON, PRESS REVIEW KEY TO RECEIVE SETUP INSTRUCTIONS. When it points to OFF , the unit announces ANSWER OFF . 3. Press the flash/program button to store (if a change is made, you will hear a con[...]
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EN DEFAUL T SET T YES > N O RINGER SETT HIGH > LOW If you prefer to use the system ’ s original settings, follow the steps below to return the answering system to the factory default settings. 1. When speakerphone is OFF (not in T ALK mode), press flash/program button and CID VOL(+) / CID VOL(-) arrow keys to move the pointer > to point [...]
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EN NO TE: - As you scroll through the ringer settings, the phone emits the corresponding ringer tone level accordingly . - If you turn the ringer off, the display shows RINGER = OFF when the phone is in standby mode. 3. Press the ringer HI/LO/OFF button to store. If a change is made, you will hear a con- firmation tone, and SET RINGER TONE shows in[...]
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EN Set your phone according to the type of service you are subscribed to. 1. Press flash/program button until SET T ONE/PULSE >TONE PULSE shows in the display . 2. Use the CID VOL(+) / CID VOL(-) arrow keys to select T ONE or PULSE . T ONE is the default. 3. Press the flash/program button to store (if a change is made, you will hear a confirmati[...]
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EN 1. Press T ALK/CALLBACK button and begin speaking. 2. When finished, press T ALK/CALLBACK again to hang up. 1. Press T ALK/CALLBACK button, when you hear a dial tone, dial a telephone number . OR Dial the phone number first, then press the T ALK/CALLBACK button. 2. When finished, press the T ALK/CALLBACK button again to hang up. When the Spacema[...]
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EN Use the flash/program button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer , which are available through your local phone company . TIP: Don ’ t use the T ALK/CALLBACK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, or you ’ ll hang up the phone. The page/in use indicator at the wall base unit is [...]
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EN The ringer must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls. Refer to the Ringer Setup section for instructions on turning on the ringer . While talking, press the volume buttons (left and right arrows) to adjust the listening level of the handset's earpiece. There are four volume levels. Press the right arrow (+) button to increase[...]
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EN 3. Press and hold the format button on the Spacemaker ® until you hear a beep and PRESS AND HOLD BASE P AGE KE Y shows in the display . 4. Press and hold the page button on the wall base unit. NO TE: Y ou must press the page button on the wall base unit within 30 seconds to continue registration. 5. Y ou will hear a confirmation tone when the r[...]
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EN The speaker indicator light is lit when the speakerphone is ON, it flashes when the mute function is turned on. The charge indicator is lit when the handset is charging in the Charge charge cradle. Press the EXIT button to cancel any command you initiated, except turning the radio OFF . T o turn the radio off, press the RADIO ON/OFF button. When[...]
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EN While you are talking on the speakerphone, the total talk time is displayed on the center of the bottom line of the display . This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering machine. If you need additional assistance, press the REVIEW (-) arrow key on the Spacemaker ® when it is not in radio mode and clock is displayed. The uni[...]
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EN TIP: Make sure the volume on the Spacemaker ® is set loud enough to hear your incoming calls. See Message Playback tips below for setting the volume level. The Spacemaker ® display lets you know when you have messages. T o play messages, press the play/stop button. While a message is playing, you can do the following: • Press the play/stop b[...]
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EN 4. Follow the voice menu to use the answering machine ’ s remote functions. The remote feature enables you to perform the following functions: T o Press this button Review message 1 Play back messages 2 Stop message play back 2 Erase message 0 (during message playbac k) Skip message 3 T urn off/on answerer 4 Review voice menu options 7 If no k[...]
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EN When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the phone company to your Caller ID telephone between the first and second ring. When the memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory . NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been reviewed. REPT indicates that a new call from the same [...]
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EN 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in T ALK mode). 2. Use the CID VOL(+)/CID VOL(-)) button to display the desired Caller ID record. 3. Press delete/channel. The display shows DELETE? 4. Press delete/channel again to erase the record. Y ou will hear a confirmation tone. The display shows DELETED . Then the next Caller ID record shows in the disp[...]
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EN A built in antenna is used for AM reception. The power cord acts as the FM antenna. For best reception, be sure the power cord is stretched to its fullest length. Do not coil or bunch the cord together . Changing the position of the power cord may improve reception. Use the radio on/off button to turn the radio on or off. Use the AM/FM button sw[...]
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EN Memory is available at the handset only . Store up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing. This memory feature is in addition to the 40 Caller ID records that can be stored in the Caller ID memory log. 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in T ALK mode). 2. Press the mem button. 3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9). 4. P[...]
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EN T o r eplace a number stor ed in a memory location with a redial number: 1. Repeat steps 1 through 2 i n Storing a Redial Number 2. Press the mem button and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display . 3. Press TONE*/exit to exit, or press the memory button again and the redial number replaces the old number in that memory location. Y ou will hear a con[...]
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EN Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers such as using a calling card for a frequently called long distance number . Basically , you dial each part of the sequence from memory . The following example shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service: The Number For Memory Location Long d[...]
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EN 5. Press CID VOL(+) arrow key to blink the next digit. 6. Continue entering digits for the number of seconds you want to set. NO TE: Maximum timing period is 99 minutes 99 seconds, while one minute equals 60 seconds. When the countdown time is set, 1. Press the timer button to start counting down. Y ou will hear a confirmation tone. 2. When the [...]
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EN Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace battery . 1. Remove the battery compartment door . 2. Disconnect the battery plug from the jack in the handset battery compartment and remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the plug of the new battery pack into the jack inside the handset, and then insert the new battery pack into the compartment. [...]
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EN BL OCKED CALL The call information is blocked from transmission. BL OCKED NAME The caller ’ s name is blocked from transmission. REPT Repeat call message. Indicates that a new call from the same number was received more than once. NO D A T A No Caller ID information was received. EMPTY Indicates a memory location is vacant. NO CALLS Indicates [...]
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EN There are two slots, one on each side of the handset. • Attach the belt clip by inserting the sides of the belt clip into the slots. Snap the ends of the belt clip into place. No Display • Check or replace the handset battery pack. • Make sure the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Disconnect the unit from the plug and [...]
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EN Dial tone is OK, but can't dial out • Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed correctly . Handset does not ring • Make sure the ringer switch on the handset is turned to ON. • Y ou may have too many extension phones on your line. T ry unplugging some phones. • See solutions for “ No dial tone. ” Handset or Spacemaker ® l[...]
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EN Visit our website ( www .or egonscientific.com) to learn more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras; MP3 players; children ’ s electronic learning products and games; projection clocks; health and fitness gear; weather stations; and digital and conference phones. The website also includes contact information for our customer[...]
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EN This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACT A. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:KT5W400BOS6976. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company . An applicable certification jacks Universal[...]
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EN 41 NOTICE: According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges, typically resulting from lightning strikes, are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power sources. T o minimize damage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor is recommended. CAUTION: T o maintain compliance with the FCC ’ s RF exposure guidelines[...]
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EN The information below is not to be used as contact for support or sales. Please call our customer service number (listed on our website at www .oregonscientific.com, or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead. Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc. Address: 19861 SW 95 th Place, T ualatin, Oregon 97062 USA Declare that the pr odu[...]
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© 2005 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved. 086-003759-017 os6976-en1.p65 5/6/2005, 10:33 AM 46[...]