A Few Words About Cordless Phone Performance
Your Cobra INTENNA cordless phone uses radio transmission to communicate
between the base and handset. It is thus subject to occasional interference—sta-
tic or buzzing noises, for example. These conditions may be caused by electri-
cal motors on household appliances, fluorescent lights, electrical storms and
other sources.
These steps will enhance the maximum performance of your new phone:
•
Change channels by pressing the CHAN button on the handset if you
experience interference.
•
Don't cover the upper section of the cordless handset with your hand
(see diagram #4). This may block the internal antenna located at the top
of the handset, possibly reducing the phone's range and audio clarity.
Always hold the handset at the middle or close to the bottom.
•
Avoid resting the handset on your shoulder during conversations; this
may also block the performance of the internal antenna.
•
Don't plug your phone's power cord into an active AC outlet that also
provides power for a major appliance or for charging units for cordless
appliances (vacuums, screwdrivers, etc.) or other electronic devices.
•
Performance of your phone may be improved by uncoiling the base
telephone cord (because the INTENNA hidden-wire antenna system is
inside the phone cord).
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Diagram #4:
Hold the
cordless handset at the
middle or bottom area
of your phone for
best performance.
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Rechargeable Battery Information
NOTE: Before using your new Cobra INTENNA cordless telephone for the first
time, you must charge the batteries overnight (at least 12 hours) for optimum
long-life conditioning of the nickel-cadmium rechargeable handset batteries.
BATTERY RECHARGING
When your cordless handset batteries need recharging, the following warning
measures will remind you to immediately return the handset to the base for
recharging (this normally requires at least 12 hours of continuous charging):
1) The BAT indicator on the handset will flash.
2) A warning beep will sound while you are using the phone (this indicates
you have only a few minutes of battery power remaining to complete
your conversation before the phone disconnects).
3) When the handset has been away from the base for a few days and is in
need of recharging, the handset will beep in 30 second intervals for five
minutes. Return handset to base for recharging.
NOTE: The CHARGE indicator will remain on as long as the handset is in the
base, even after the batteries are fully recharged. The batteries will not be
damaged if the handset remains in the base continuously; the charging system
is self-adjusting and will never overcharge the batteries.
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
Routine use of your cordless phone may deplete the rechargeable batteries in
three to four years (depending on actual level of usage). The batteries will need
to be replaced when the handset no longer accepts recharging and will not
function when the TALK button is pressed.
Replacement batteries are available from any Cobra service station or direct
from Cobra (see accessories instructions/order form at the end of this booklet).
To replace:
1) Remove the phone number display window and card.
2) Remove screw in center recessed area.
3) Use a coin in the slot at the top to carefully pry open front from back of
handset.
4) Carefully take off back of handset.
5) Unplug the connector cord and discard old batteries.
6) Position and connect new battery.
7) Put back and front together so that hooks at bottom engage. Then apply
pressure to both sections to reassemble.
8) Replace screw in center of phone number section. Return card and window
to area.
9) Put handset in base charging well and allow batteries to charge 12 hours.
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