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TELEPHONE FEATURES
Tone/Pulse Switch
Set switch to your type of service. If you don’t know
whether you have tone or pulse:
1. Put the switch on “TONE”.
2. When you have a dial tone, press any key on the
keypad. If the dial tone stops, leave it on “TONE”. If
not, change the setting to “PULSE”.
Receiver Volume Control
The receiver volume control is located on the face of
the handset of your phone. This enables you to adjust
the receiver volume from normal to high for a better
listening level.
Ringer Off/Low/High
Your TCR500 features a harmonic dual tone ringer that
can be adjusted from a loud (HI) to a soft (LO) sound
level. When you don’t want to be disturbed, slide the
switch to the OFF position. You can still make outgoing
calls without being disturbed by incoming calls.
Mute
To talk to someone on your end of the phone without
the caller hearing your conversation, press and hold
the [MUTE]. Release the [MUTE] to return to your
telephone conversation.
Last Number Redial
Automatically redials the last number called. If the
number was busy or unanswered:
a. Hang up the HANDSET on the base (or depress
the hook switch or [RESET]).
b. Lift the HANDSET (or release the hook switch).
c. Press [REDIAL].
Flash
The FLASH button can be used to obtain a new dial
tone after ending a call. The FLASH button is also a
useful feature for special telephone services such as
Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling.
Hearing Aid Compatibility
The Conairphone
TM
is compatible with inductively
coupled hearing aids.
CLOCK OPERATION
Setting the Time
1. Press and hold TIME and HOUR controls
simultaneously. Release when correct hour is
displayed.
2. Press and hold TIME and MINUTE controls
simultaneously. Release when correct minute is
displayed.
NOTE:
The clock used in this unit has a 12-hour display,
so make certain the proper AM indicator is displayed.
A small lighted dot appears to indicate AM.
SETTING THE ALARM
1. Press and hold ALARM and HOUR controls
simultaneously. Release when correct hour is
displayed.
2. Press and hold ALARM and MINUTE controls
simultaneously. Release when correct minute is
displayed.
NOTE:
Always press the ALARM control before
pressing the HOUR or MINUTE controls. After the
desired time is set, always release the HOUR or
MINUTE controls first, before releasing the ALARM
control.
RADIO OPERATION
1. Place handset in cradle.
2. Slide ON/OFF/MUSIC/ALARM switch to the ON
position.
3. Slide AM/FM switch to desired band.
4. Rotate tuning control to desired station.
5. Adjust the volume control to desired level.
6. Slide ON/OFF/MUSIC/ALARM switch to OFF to turn
radio off.
NOTE:
This unit has an automatic mute feature to
silence the radio whenever the telephone is use. If the
radio is on and you lift the handset, the volume will be
turned off automatically. The volume will resume once
handset is returned to cradle.
Adjustable Display
You can adjust the display panel to four different viewing
angles of your choice.
Base Stand
You can adjust the base stand to have a comfortable
viewing angle, if your unit is at a higher position.
TELEPHONE OPERATION
Receiving a Call
1. When your phone rings, pick up the handset and
use it like any basic telephone.
2. Hang up the handset to release the telephone line
when your conversation is completed.
NOTE:
If your radio is on, it will automatically be
silenced when the handset is removed from the cradle.
The radio will resume playing when the handset is put
back in the cradle.
Dialing a Call
NOTE:
Your Conairphone
TM
features an illuminated dial
keypad light for dialing in a darkened room.
1. Pick up the handset and wait for a dial tone.
2. Press the keypad for the telephone number you wish
to dial.
WAKING TO RADIO ALARM
1. Set Alarm Time.
2. Slide ON/OFF/MUSIC/ALARM switch to the ON
position.
3. Set the AM/FM switch to AM or FM for desired radio
band.
4. Rotate the radio tuning dial to select desired
broadcast station on the Lighted Radio Dial Display.
Tune station for maximum clarity.
5. Adjust the volume control for the desired listening
level.
6. Slide ON/OFF/MUSIC/ALARM switch to MUSIC. A
small lighted dot appears to indicate ALARM. The
radio is now set to turn on automatically at the time
selected by the alarm.
NOTE:
The radio will play for approximately two
hours and turn itself off automatically. This cycle will
repeat every 24 hours unless the controls are
changed. To play the radio after the 2-hour period,
set the ON/OFF/MUSIC/ALARM switch to ON.
Remember to reset the switch to MUSIC so the radio
will come on automatically the next day.
7. To reset the alarm, press the [ALARM RESET]. This
will automatically shut the radio off. The radio will
come on again the next day at the same time.
8. Slide the ON/OFF/MUSIC/ALARM switch to OFF
to completely turn the radio off.
WAKING TO ALARM
1. Set Alarm Time
2. Slide ON/OFF/MUSIC/ALARM switch to ALARM.
A small lighted dot appears to indicate ALARM. The
alarm is now set to turn on automatically at the time
selected by the alarm.
NOTE:
The alarm will sound for approximately two
hours and turn itself off automatically. This cycle will
repeat every 24 hours unless the controls are
changed. To turn off the buzzer and turn on the radio,
slide the ON/OFF/MUSIC/ALARM switch to MUSIC
and rotate the volume control and adjust for desired
volume level. To play the radio after the 2-hour
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