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Getting started
Location
You need to place your Colombo one base
within 2 metres of the mains power socket and
telephone socket so that the cables will reach.
Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from
other electrical appliances to avoid interference.
Your Colombo works by sending radio signals
between the handset and base. The strength of
the signal depends on where you site the base.
Putting it as high as possible ensures the best
signal.
Handset range
The Colombo has a range of 300 metres
outdoors when there is a clear line of sight
between the base and handset. Any obstruction
between the base and handset will reduce the
range signifi cantly. With the base indoors and
handset either indoors or outdoors, the range
will normally be up to 50 metres. Thick stone
walls can severely affect the range.
Signal strength
The icon on your handset indicates when you
are in range. When out of range of the base the
icon flashes and the handset gives an out-of-
range warning tone every minute. This tone is
repeated until you move back into range.
If you move out of range during a call, the
telephone call will be disconnected. Move back
within range before you make any further calls.
The handset will automatically re-connect to the
base.
IMPORTANT
The base station must be plugged into the mains power
at all times. Do not plug the telephone line cord into
the wall socket until the handset is fully charged. Only
use the power and telephone cables supplied with the
product.
Which power adaptor?
The power adaptor with a clear connector is for
the base unit and the power adaptor with a red
colour connector is for the charger unit (multi-
handset packs only).
Connecting up the base
Plug the mains power cable with clear connector
into the socket marked
on the underside of
the base and plug the other end into the mains
power wall socket and switch the power on.
Connecting the handset
1. Insert the 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable
batteries (supplied) into the handset. Then
slide the compartment cover into place.
2. Place the handset on the base to charge for
at least 15 hours. When the handset is fully
charged the
icon will indicate this.
3. After 15 hours, connect the telephone line
cord into the telephone wall socket.
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