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VII
SERVICE INFORMATION
A: HELPFUL HINTS
Ä Be sure to turn off your PortaView when not in use.
Ä
Avoid exposing your unit to extreme - hot or cold temperatures.
Ä
Avoid dropping the unit - It is a delicate electronic instrument.
Ä If you are having trouble sending or receiving messages,
make sure your phone cord is to the left (acoustic mode).
Ä When traveling by air, carry your PortaView on as hand
luggage. At the security station, do not allow the unit to be
X-rayed. Ask for a hand inspection instead. DO NOT check in
the unit as baggage.
Ä Be careful not to spill liquids onto the PortaView. Also
protect it from dust and dirt. (Dust Covers are available
from Krown Manufacturing or an authorized distributor. )
Ä Exercise the battery often to ensure years of service.
B: WHAT TO DO IF...
Ä The PortaView wonêt send or receive.
a. Check to make sure the phone cord is to the left
(acoustic mode).
b. If the battery is weak, begin using your adapter/charger.
Ä The battery runs down very quickly.
a. Exercise the battery often by allowing it to run down
completely. Then recharge it overnight.
Ä The unit receives only numbers and figures.
a. Press your çXé key several times to change to letters mode,
then proceed.
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4: Turn on the PortaView by pushing the on/off switch at the
right of the display. (see FIG.4)
You must let the PV20 charge for 24 hours by leaving the
adaptor plugged in before use. After that, you may choose to
use AC adapter or batteries. A full charged batteries will last
up to 8 hours in use. When you plan to take it with you while
traveling, make sure to charge the battery the night before.
At home, you may keep the adapter plugged in when using the
unit, to make sure you have a strong battery.
To make a call even during a power outage, if it is already
charged, you may turn the unit on by pushing the on/off
switch at the right of the display. (FIG.4) and follow instruction
on secton II with a regular telephone. The battery can last 8
hours if it is fully charaged.
CAUTION!
The adapter/charger is NOT interchangeable.
You MUST use the adapter that comes with your unit.
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FIG.4
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