CORDLESS TELEPHONE 40 CHANNEL AUTOSCAN Model 1900 OWNER'S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
Special Features elcome to the family of CYTEL cordless telephone users. This CYTEL cordless telephone uses the latest technology to provide you with a high-performance communication tool. This telephone is part of a comprehensive line of state-of-the-art communications instruments developed by CYTEL. Your telephone has been through rigorous testing, and its quality is guaranteed by CYTEL.
For Getting Started Information, please see Installation Instructions on page 8 or your separate Quick Start guide.
Contents Safety Instructions .............................................................................................. 2 HANDSET Controls - Location and Function....................................................... 4 BASE UNIT Controls - Location and Function..................................................... 6 Getting Started ................................................................................................... 8 Wall Mounting ..........................................................
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, always follow these basic safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. 3. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet before cleaning or replacing batteries. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. If necessary, use only a mild soap. 4.
Safety Instructions F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 15. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 16. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 17.
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HANDSET Controls 1. Rubber Antenna 2. Talk Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call. 3. In Use/Bt Low Indicator: Lights up when the HANDSET is in TALK Mode. Blinks when battery power is low. (See page 18 for details) 4. Flash Button: Press to answer an incoming call if you have Call Waiting. 5. Memo Button: Press to store phone numbers in memory or to call a number you have stored previously. 6. Charge Contacts: For charging battery inside the HANDSET.
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BASE UNIT Controls 1. Telephone Line Connection Jack 2. Power-In Connection Jack 3. Tone/Pulse Select Switch 4. Antenna: Raise for best reception. 5. In Use/Charge Indicator: Blinks when the HANDSET is in TALK Mode. When the HANDSET is placed on the BASE UNIT for charging, this indicator light will be ON. We strongly recommend cleaning of the charge contacts periodically with a damp cloth. 6. Page Button: Press to page the HANDSET. (Note: The page function is disabled when the RINGER SWITCH is OFF.
Getting Started Connecting Your Phone This section is a reference guide to the basic functions and operations of your cordless telephone. For more detailed descriptions of the operations and features of this telephone, refer to the Contents on page 1. 1. Carefully remove your cordless telephone from its shipping carton. If there is any visible damage, do not attempt to operate this equipment. Return it to the place of purchase. 2.
Getting Started BASE UNIT ANTENNA TONE/PULSE SELECT SWITCH BASE UNIT 120V WALL OUTLET TELEPHONE JACK POWER-IN SOURCE TELEPHONE CONNECTION JACK AC ADAPTOR TELEPHONE LINE CORD 3. Insert the small plug on the end of the AC adaptor into the POWER-IN connection jack on the back of the BASE UNIT. 4. Plug the AC adaptor into a 120V AC wall outlet. 5. Insert one plug of the TELEPHONE LINE CORD into the house TELEPHONE JACK and the other into the telephone line jack on the back of the BASE UNIT.
Wall Mounting Wall Mounting You may choose to mount the BASE UNIT of your cordless telephone on a wall. 1. With the back of the BASE UNIT facing up, connect the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD to the telephone line jack. 2. Insert the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD through the hole of the MOUNTING BRACKET. 3. Insert the hooks of the MOUNTING BRACKET (marked "WALL MOUNT") into the matching slots of the BASE UNIT (as shown below). Then slide the MOUNTING BRACKET into place as indicated by the arrow.
Basic Operation Preparing for Use Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require recharging of the battery pack more often. 1. Place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 12 hours. 2. After 12 hours, remove the HANDSET from the BASE UNIT. 3. FULLY EXTEND THE ANTENNA FOR BEST RECEPTION. Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require more frequent charging of the battery pack.
Receiving Calls Receiving Calls with the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT 1. When the phone rings, lift the HANDSET. The IN USE Indicator will light up. (Note: The HANDSET RINGER SWITCH must be in the "ON" position.) 2. Start your conversation. 3. To end your conversation, either press the TALK button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. If you place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT charge cradle, you activate the automatic STANDBY feature. Receiving Calls with the HANDSET off the BASE UNIT 1.
Placing Calls Placing Callslacing Calls 1. Press the TALK button. The IN USE Indicator will light up. 2. Listen for a dial tone. 3. Dial the phone number. 4. When finished with your call, press the TALK button again. The IN USE Indicator will turn off. HANDSET Redial Feature 1. If you get a busy tone, press the TALK button to hang up. 2. Later, press the TALK button again. 3. Listen for a dial tone. 4. Press the REDIAL button. This will automatically redial the last telephone number you called.
Storing Numbers Storing Numbers 1. Be sure the BASE UNIT IN USE Indicator is off and the HANDSET is in STANDBY Mode (See special features section). 2. Press the MEMO button. 3. Dial the number you want to store. 4. Press the MEMO button again. 5. Dial the index number (0-9) where you want to store that number. You will hear one confirmation beep. 6. Write the name of the person you will be calling with that number next to the corresponding index number on the telephone number card. 7.
Recalling Stored Numbers Recalling Stored Numbers from Memory 1. Press the TALK button. 2. Press the MEMO button. 3. Press the index number for the number you have stored. The stored number will be dialed automatically. EXAMPLE: To recall number 555-1212 stored under key 1 on the keypad: - Press the TALK button. - Press the MEMO button. - Dial 1. IMPORTANT To obtain the best reception, be sure to fully extend the BASE UNIT antenna.
Security Security System Your cordless telephone uses a digital coding security system to prevent unauthorized use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless telephone. The system has its own identifying signal created by microcomputersin both the BASE UNIT and HANDSET. Security Code This telephone has an internal security code with 65,536 possible combinations. Each time you pick up the HANDSET, the code is randomly set to a new combination.
Recharging the Battery Pack Battery Type Use the following type and size battery pack: Cordless Telephone Battery Pack 3.6V, 600mAh NiCad Battery Pack: Ni-Cd Recharging the Battery Pack The nickel cadmium (NiCad) battery pack in the HANDSET can be recharged many times using the built-in charger in the BASE UNIT. When the battery is low, a "beep" sound will be heard every 15 seconds. This indicates that the battery pack needs to be recharged.
Changing the Battery Pack Changing the Battery Pack The battery pack provides power for the HANDSET of your cordless telephone. To Replace the Battery Pack: 1. Remove the HANDSET battery compartment cover by sliding it down. 2. Pull out the battery connector and remove the battery pack. 3. Plug the new battery pack into the battery connector. 4. Slide the HANDSET battery compartment cover firmly into place in its closed position. 5. Before use, charge the new battery pack for 12 hours.
Problem Solving Problem Solving Section For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems. Phone does not work, check the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. BASE UNIT is plugged into power source. HANDSET is charged. TONE/PULSE SWITCH is in the right position. LINE CORD is plugged in the jack. Range of phone limited, check the following: 1. ANTENNA on BASE UNIT is raised. 2. BASE UNIT is centrally located in your residence. 3. BASE UNIT is not located near appliances.
Problem Solving Excess static, check the following: 1. Check to see that the ANTENNA is not touching another metal object. Reposition the ANTENNA. If after pushing the TALK button, you receive three beeps and no dial tone, check the following: 1. Reset the HANDSET by placing it on the BASE UNIT for 3 to 5 seconds. NOTE: If no telephones in the house are working, disconnect one set at a time to verify that none of the phones are causing the problem.
Technical Information Technical Information This cordless telephone uses radio frequencies to allow mobility. There are certain difficulties in using radio frequencies with a cordless telephone. While these are normal, the following could affect operation of your system. Noise Electrical pulse noise is present in most homes at one time or another. This noise is most intense during electrical storms.
FCC Requirements Federal Communications Commission Requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. A label on the BASE UNIT of this equipment contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
FCC Requirements Federal Communications Commission Requirements (continued) 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.
Warranty Warranty Information CYTEL One-Year Limited Warranty This limited warranty sets forth all CYTEL responsibilities regarding your product. There are no other expressed or implied warranties from CYTEL. Warranty Service Provided If you purchased the telephone new from a retail vendor, CYTEL warrants the telephone against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties.
Warranty What To Do for Warranty Service During the first thirty (30) days, a defective product is eligible for over-the-counter exchange at the retailer from whom it was purchased. After thirty (30) days, the defective product should be returned to the authorized service center. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the return of your telephone product. The shipping address of the authorized service center is: U. S.
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Wall Mount Template This page serves as a template for attachment of screws to the wall when mounting this telephone on the wall. 1. Cut out this page. 2. Use this template to determine the distance between screws when mounting this phone on the wall. The two cross hairs identify where to attach the screws.
IMPORTANT In order to get maximum life from the HANDSET battery, be sure to charge the HANDSET for 12 hours before initial use. IMPORTANT Placing your BASE UNIT near appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, radios, or microwave ovens may cause interference. IMPORTANT When you hear interference, press the CH button to change the operating channel. IMPORTANT The AC ADAPTOR must always be plugged into an electrical outlet.
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