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ETWORK

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NFORMATION

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may
harm the telephone network, the telephone company, where
practicable, may notify you that temporary discontinuance of
service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable
and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone
company may temporarily discontinue service immediately.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications
facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action
is required in the operation of its business. If these changes are
expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone
equipment, the telephone company will likely give you adequate
notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termina-
tion of your telephone from your line.

REN N

UMBER

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among
other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon
request, provide this information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you
may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these
devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most
(but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices
connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the
number of devices you may connect to your line as determined
by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.

S

ERVICE

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the
purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect
becomes apparent in this product within
1 year  from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced
free of charge, including return transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting
from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty
period, either:

1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for

replacement,

OR

2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack

product complete with accessories in the original carton
(or equivalent).
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:
     Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.
     Distribution Centre
     7400 A Bramalea Road
     Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1X1

The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and
not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory
warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any
applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such
provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such
statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such
provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent
necessary to comply therewith.
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty
service, you may write to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944

Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference.
This information is required if service is needed during the
warranty period.

PURCHASE DATE ______________________________

NAME OF STORE ______________________________

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NTERFERENCE

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NFORMATION

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy
which may interfere with residential radio and television
reception if not properly installed and used in accordance with
instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection
against such interference is ensured, although there is no
guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If interfer-
ence is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on
and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/
television receiver’s antenna, relocate the equipment with
respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into
separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a
qualified radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits
for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and
Regulations. This apparatus does not exceed the class B limits
for RF noise emissions specified in the RFI regulations of the
Industry Canada.

I

NSTALLATION

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ODULAR

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ACK

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EQUIREMENTS

You need an RJ11 (CA11A) type modular
jack, which is the most common type of
phone jack and might look like the one
pictured here. If you don’t have a modular
jack, call your local phone company to
find out how to get one installed.

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NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified
equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets
certain telecommunications network protective, operational
and safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be
installed using an acceptable method of connection. The
customer should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an
authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecom-
munications company cause to request the user to disconnect
the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical
ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and
internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are connected
together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural
areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric
inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service
provided by the telephone company.
Party lines are subject to telephone company tariffs and,
therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone
equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local
telephone company.

H

EARING

 A

ID

 C

OMPATIBILITY

This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards
for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

INDUSTRY CANADA NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

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2-9180
15401280 (Rev. 1 E/F)
98-52
Printed in China

© 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered

1a. If the modular phone jack is in

the base plate on the wall
where you're going to mount
your phone, plug the
telephone line cord into the
jack; run the telephone line
cord through the guides on
the bottom of the phone;
wrap the excess line cord
around the cord wrap on the
bottom of the phone; mount
the phone on the posts; and
set the RINGER switch and
PULSE/TONE switch
(described in detail below).

1b. If the modular phone jack is

near the floor and you want
to mount the phone on the
wall, plug the telephone line
cord into the modular jack.

2. Run the telephone line cord

through the guides on the
bottom of the phone.

3. Wrap the excess line cord

around the cord wrap on the
bottom of the phone.

4. Slip the mounting holes on

the bottom of the telephone
over the wall plate posts and
slide the base down until the
phone is firmly in place. (Wall
plate is not included.)

5. Set the VOLUME switch (on

the side of the handset) to the
desired listening volume.

6. Set PULSE/TONE switch (on

the side of the handset) to
TONE for touch-tone service,
or set it to PULSE for rotary
service. If you don’t know
which type of service you have,
check with the phone company.

7. Slide the RINGER switch (on

the side of base) to LO or HI.

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3

1a

1. Run the telephone line cord through the guides on

the bottom of the phone.

2. Wrap the excess line cord around the cord wrap on

the bottom of the phone.

3. Connect the telephone line cord to a modular

telephone jack.

4. Set the VOLUME switch (on the side of the handset)

to the desired listening volume.

5. Set PULSE/TONE switch (on the side of the handset)

to TONE for touch-tone service, or set it to PULSE for
rotary service. If you don’t know which type of
service you have, check with the phone company.

6. Slide the RINGER switch (on the side of the base) to

LO or HI.

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TELEPHONE

 

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ROUBLESHOOTING

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IPS

Problem

Solution

No dial tone.

Check hook switch to make sure it pops up.

Won't dial out

Make sure PULSE/TONE is set to correct position.

Phone doesn’t ring

Make sure RINGER switch is set to LO or HI.

You might have too many phones on one line.

Feedback when

This is normal. Power fluctuates with phone outpulsing.

dialing in PULSE mode.

Can’t be heard by

Make sure phone cord is securely plugged in.

other party

Make sure other phones aren't off the hook at the same time you're using the phone. It is
normal for the volume to drop when additional phones are used at the same time.

A

UTOMATIC

 

REDIAL

To automatically redial the last number you called:

1. Pick up the handset to get a dial tone.

2. Press REDIAL.

F

LASH

Press the FLASH button instead of the hook switch to activate custom calling services
such as call waiting or call transfer. Custom calling services are provided by the phone
company.

T

EMPORARY

 T

ONE

If you have pulse service, you can temporarily change from pulse to tone service in order
to access services that require tone dialing (such as getting information from a local bank).
After dialing the telephone number, press and release the tone button, marked with an
asterisk (*). When you hang up, your phone returns to pulse service.

EASY DIAL

BIG

BUTTON

FLASH

REDIAL

2

ABC

3

DEF

1

5

JKL

6

MNO

4

GHI

8

TUV

9

WXYZ

7

PQRS

0

OPER

#

*

TONE

FLASH
button

REDIAL
button

3

2

5

4

1

6

Telephone
line cord

Mounting
holes

Coiled
handset
cord

4

6

5

7

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