MODEL CT10 40 CHANNEL CORDLESS HEADSET TELEPHONE OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this instruction manual carefully.
CONTENTS Important Safety Information............................................................................................... 3 Battery Cautionary Instructions.......................................................................................... 4 Features .................................................................................................................................... 5 Installation.................................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical 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 damp cloth for cleaning. If necessary, use a mild soap. 4.
BATTERY CAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow these Instructions. 1. Use only the replacement battery pack of the required size and type: 3.6 volt @ 550 mAh NiMH rechargeable pack. (P/N 46365-01) 2. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes or possible special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
FEATURES The CT10 cordless headset telephone is designed to provide the convenience of high quality portable telephone communication. The CT10 telephone consists of a cordless remote keypad unit and a base unit. The base's space saving, upright design makes it ideal in areas where space is limited. The remote keypad allows the user to make or receive calls away from the base unit.
INSTALLATION SELECTING A LOCATION Install the CT10 base unit in a location that is near an AC power outlet and a modular telephone line jack. The base’s location effects the phone’s range. Try several locations to see which provides the best performance. Install the CT10 base unit in a location that is near an AC power outlet and a modular telephone line jack. The base's location effects the phone's range. Try several locations to see which provides the best performance.
OPERATION Figure 6 Figure 7 Battery Connector Pins Battery Connector Battery Pack 7
OPERATION - continued CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK When you first use the phone after charging or recharging the battery pack, the phone might not work and you might hear error tones. • If you hear the error tones, return the remote keypad to the cradle for at least 5 seconds to reset the security access-protection code. • Recharge the battery pack when the BATT. LOW sound on the remote keypad .
OPERATION - continued Figure 8 Figure 9 SETTING THE TONE/PULSE SWITCH Set the TONE-PULSE switch located at the button of the base unit for the type of service you have. If you are not sure of which type service you have, do the following test after re-put the power jack. (See Figure 10) FIGURE 10 1. Set the TONE-PULSE switch to TONE position. 2. Remove the keypad from the base unit. Press the TALK/HANG UP button and listen for dial tone. 3. Press any dialing button other than 0.
OPERATION - continued MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Before using your cordless telephone, put the headset on and adjust it as needed. 1. Set the RINGER switch on the remote keypad to the ON position. 2. To make a call, press the TALK/HANG UP button, the IN-USE indicator will light. 3. When you hear dial tone, enter the number you want to call. (See Figure 11) FIGURE 11 4. To disconnect a call, press the TALK/HANG UP button.. 5.
OPERATION - continued CHANGING CHANNELS Your cordless headset telephone has an auto scan feature that automatically selects a clear channel when you press the TALK/HANG UP button. If you experience interference during a call, press the CHANNEL button to switch to another channel until you have good reception. (See Figure 12) FIGURE 12 SETTING THE VOLUME The VOLUME control allows you to adjust the sound level that you hear through the headset.
OPERATION - continued USING THE MUTE BUTTON The MUTE button mutes the headset microphone so the other party cannot hear you when you are talking to someone else in the room. 1. Press and hold the MUTE button located on remote keypad. Release the MUTE button to resume your phone conversation. (See Figure 15) 2. When the MUTE button is engaged, you can still hear other party, this is normal.
OPERATION - continued Figure 16 Using the Page button If someone at the Base Unit needs to summon you, pressing the PAGE button (See figure 17) momentarily causes the Remote to emit two long, loud beeps. If you have misplaced the Remote, press the PAGE button for 3 seconds and the Remote will emit a steady alert. Press the TALK button once you have located the Remote. FIGURE 17 USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE Some special phone services, such as bank-by-phone, require tone signals.
OPERATION - continued DIALING A STORED NUMBER Follow these steps to dial a stored number. 1. Press the TALK/HANG UP button. 2. When dial tone is heard, press the MEMO button, then press the desired (0-9) memory location button. 3. The stored number you have selected will be automatically dialed.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK Replace the remote keypad battery pack if it does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge. 1. Replace the old battery pack with a new 3.6V @550mAh metal hydride battery pack. 2. The replacement battery pack must have a connector that fits the connector pins located in the remote keypad battery compartment. 3. An equivalent battery pack may be available at your local electronics store. 4.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE - continued SERVICE INFORMATION The CT10 has been designed to give years of trouble free service. To help insure its longevity, please read the following maintenance instructions: • • • • • • Keep the CT10 dry. If it gets wet, first unplug the AC adapter then wipe the unit dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode electronic circuits. Use and store the CT10 only in normal temperature environments.
TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problem with your phone, but if you do, the following suggestions may help. SYMPTOM The phone does not work. SUGGESTION Make sure that the RINGER ON/OFF switch is in the ON position. Ensure the phone's telephone cord and the AC adapter are installed correctly. Recharge the keypad's battery pack. Reset the security access-protection code by placing the remote keypad in the cradle. Disconnect the AC power and then reconnect the AC power.
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION FCC REQUIREMENTS PART 15 NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communication may not be ensured when using this phone.
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION - CONTINUED HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION This telephone is not compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids. FCC rules prohibit the use of non-hearing aid-compatible telephones in the following locations or applications; 1. All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit card telephones. 2. Elevators, highways and tunnels (automobile, subway, railroad or pedestrian) where a person with impaired might be isolated in an emergency. 3.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE The following warranty and service information applies only to the U.S. and Canada. For information in other countries, please contact your local distributor. To obtain in or out of warranty service, please prepay shipment and return the unit to the appropriate facility listed below: IN THE UNITED STATES Plantronics Service Center 345 Encinal Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel.
