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2 General
information
Your TextLink textphone should be cleaned with a damp cloth, or an anti-static wipe.
Do not
:
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Use household polish.
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Use a dry cloth, (as this may cause static shock).
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Use an unauthorised power supply. This will invalidate your guarantee and could
damage the unit.
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Dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion with the
possibility of the release of highly toxic chemicals.
Environmental
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Do not leave flat batteries in the TextLink textphone. Batteries should be replaced
after 2 years even if they have not been used.
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Apart from the batteries, there are no customer replaceable parts.
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Do not expose to direct sunlight.
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Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces which generate fibres, or
place it in locations preventing free flow of air over its surfaces.
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Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp or
humid conditions, such as in bathrooms.
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Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other hazardous conditions.
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There is a slight chance that your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm.
We recommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord for the
duration of the storm.
2.1 Connection information
Your TextLink Textphone may be connected to public networks in the UK. It may be
connected to switchboards that use tone signalling. If you are in doubt, contact your
switchboard supplier.
How many phones can you have?
All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is
used to calculate the number of items that may be connected to any one telephone
line. Your TextLink Textphone has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total
REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephones may not ring. With different telephone types
there is no guarantee of ringing, even when the REN is less than 4.
Adjusting the TextLink Textphone codes
Your TextLink Textphone uses special communication codes to send the text to
another phone. Both phones need to be set to the same code in order to communicate
properly. See page
70
.
The pre-set code is V.18
This is the automatic mode and enables your TextLink Textphone to connect to any
other textphone and automatically select the right code setting. However, if you have
problems communicating with textphones in other countries, you can try setting your
TextLink Textphone to a specific code as shown on page
71
.
