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DESK INSTALLATION

To install as a desk telephone

, refer to the diagram.

Insert the baseplate mounting posts 

into the mounting

holes and locking slot on the housing.

                      Housing                              Baseplate

Connect 

the line cord into the jack on the back of the phone.

Plug the unattached end of the line cord

 into the modular

wall jack.

WALL INSTALLATION

To install a wall telephone

, refer to the diagram.

Plug

 the line cord into the jack

and route the free end down
through the channel on the
baseplate.

Insert

 the baseplate mounting

posts and latch into the
mounting holes and locking slot.

Plug

 the line cord into the

wallplate.

Slip

 the eyelets of the baseplate

down onto the wallplate posts in
a downward direction.

Summary of Contents for 3690

Page 1: ...OWNER S INSTRUCTIONMANUAL CENTURION BASIC TELEPHONE ...

Page 2: ...hones combine the lastest technology to provide sophisticated solutions to your complex communicationneeds Your new telephone was made by people who take a great deal of PRIDE in producing quality products to assure you years of trouble freeservice We want you to know all about your new telephone how to install it the features it provides and the services you can expect fromitsuse Wehaveincludedth...

Page 3: ...ur Telephone 6 Modular Wall Jacks 6 Desk Installation 7 Wall Installation 7 Check For Dial Tone 8 Before Using Your Telephone 9 Maintenance Information 9 Telephone Service Problems 10 No Dial Tone 10 Dial Tone But No Ringing 10 Dial Tone But No Dialing 10 Repair of Your Telephone 11 The FCC Wants You To Know 12 ...

Page 4: ...ng pool or in a wet basement 5 Do not place this product on an unstable cart or stand The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 6 Do not place any objects on the telephone line cord Do not locate the telephone where the line cord will be walked on 7 Do not block or cover ventilation slots and openings in the bottom of the telephone The openings should never be blocked by placing t...

Page 5: ...shock from lightning 11 Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak to report the leak or otherwise 12 Unplug the telephone from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the line cord is frayed or plugs damaged If liquid has been spilled into the tele phone If the telephone has been exposed to rain or water If the telephone doe...

Page 6: ...isforTone dialing service Some telephone companies cannot accept Tone dialing Telephone Line Cord Jack Connect the modular line cord supplied with your telephone at this jack long cord for desk installation short cord for wall installation VISUALRINGINDICATOR TheVisualRingIndicatorwilllightwhen a ringing signal is applied to the telephone TONEBUTTON Thetonebuttonisusedtochangethedialingmode from p...

Page 7: ...e press the RD P button while dialing your number to insert a two second pause Pushbutton Dial Thepushbuttondialisusedtodialnumbersusing either pulse or tone dialing IN USE Indicator The in use indicator will light when the handset is lifted from the cradle VOLUME CONTROL Your telephone complies with the latest FCC part 68 regulations by having a switch in its handset see location of switch as sho...

Page 8: ...ctricalshockand personal injury observe the following when install ing station wiring 1 Never install telephone wiring during a light ning storm 2 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 3 Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 4 Use caution when ...

Page 9: ...f the phone Plug the unattached end of the line cord into the modular wall jack WALL INSTALLATION To install a wall telephone refer to the diagram Plug the line cord into the jack and route the free end down through the channel on the baseplate Insert the baseplate mounting posts and latch into the mounting holes and locking slot Plug the line cord into the wallplate Slip the eyelets of the basepl...

Page 10: ...lip and rotating it 180 degrees Complete the Desk Wall mounting by installing the handset and handset cord CHECKFORDIALTONE Lift the handset and listen for dial tone When you hear dial tone your telephone is ready to use If you do not hear dial tone refer to the Telephone Service Problems part of your manual ...

Page 11: ...ch for TONE service you must have TONE service or you cannot dial If you set the switch for PULSE service and you haveTONE service you can dial numbers but you cannot use distant services such as bank by phone unless you press the TONEbutton MAINTENANCEINFORMATION Treat your telephone with care for trouble free performance Avoid dropping the handset Carefully place the handset on hook after use Cl...

Page 12: ...titute telephone notify the telephone company If the substitute telephone works properly you must have your telephone repaired before reconnecting it to the wall jack DIALTONEBUTNORINGING Check that the RINGER VOLUME CONTROL is not set to OFF Set the RINGER VOLUME CONTROL to HIGH and have someone on another line call you Before answering the call set the RINGER VOLUME CONTROL to the desired volume...

Page 13: ...ntinues to apply to your warranty OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIR We will repair this telephone for a nominal fee after the LIMITED WARRANTY has expired if you send it to us in a complete and undamaged condition The repaired telephone will be shipped to you C O D freight collect FOREIGN ATTACHMENTS Remove all attached devices such as adapter plugs or long cords from your telephone before returning for repa...

Page 14: ...ERENCE POTENTIAL Your telephone has a pushbutton dial that generates radio frequency energy If not properly used it may interfere with radio and television reception If the telephone does cause interference with reception move the radio or televi sion to another electrical circuit or another location If necessary you may need to seek advice from an experienced technician INSTALLATION This model te...

Page 15: ...ful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or televisi...

Page 16: ...ot warrant that this telephone is compatible with the type of equipment of any particular phone company or the services provided by it CortelcoDISCLAIMSANYIMPLIEDWARRANTY INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE WAR RANTYOFFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE ASOF THEDATEONEYEARFROMTHEORIGINALPURCHASEOF THETELEPHONE CortelcoASSUMESNORESPONSIBILITY FORANYSPECIAL INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAM AGES T...

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