Ameriphone DIALOGUE XL-50 manual

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    Operating Instructions © AMERIPHONE, Inc. XL-50 5270-2911 3 8/01 ∆ M03699 XL-50 ® XL DIALOGUE XL-50 The e X tra L oud & Clear amplified telephone with lighted keypad! ©AMERIPHONE INC., 12082 W estern Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92841 (714) 897-1111 or (800) 772-2889 TTY/TDD (714) 897-0808 or (800) 874-3005 VOICE (714) 897-4703 F AX email: ame[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injur y to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. Obser ve all warnings and other markings on the product. 2. During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones excep[...]

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    Contents Intr oducing the Dialogue XL-50 W arranty Ser vice ......................................................................................2 Sales Receipt ............................................................................................2 Help from Ameriphone .........................................................................[...]

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    Introducing the Dialogue XL-50 Thank you for selecting the amplified telephone Dialogue XL-50 from Ameriphone. These Operating Instructions and the associated Quick Operating Guide provide you with the information you need to use your Dialogue XL-50 effectively and safely . Read this manual thoroughly before using your telephone. Keep the manu- al [...]

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    Features on the Dialogue XL-50 RINGER volume switch AUDIO OUTPUT jack A/C adapter and phone line connection T ONE/PULSE switch RING T ONE switch Phone number director y MEMOR Y button REDIAL button FLASH button VO L volume slider LO W BA TTER Y indicator RING flasher AMPLIFY button AMPLIFY/MISSED CALLS/ V OICE MAIL/EXTENSION IN USE indicator PROG p[...]

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    Setting up Your Dialogue XL-50 There are five steps involved in set- ting up your Dialogue XL-50. • Insert four AA alkaline batteries for back-up in case of AC power outage. • Decide if you want the phone to sit on a desk or hang on the wall. • Connect the telephone components. • Program up to to 12 telephone numbers to call with the press [...]

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    Setting up Your Dialogue XL-50 (continued) Desktop Use 1. Connect the telephone line cord and the handset cord to the telephone as shown in Figure 4. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electric outlet and into the tele- phone as shown in Figure 4. 3. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. The phone is ready to use. W all Mount 1. Pull the handset[...]

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    Using Your Dialogue XL-50 Caution: Repeated incremental expo- sure to amplification levels greater than 18 dB may be harmful to indi- viduals without hearing disabilities. Therefore, do not remove the warning label attached to the back of the handset. If it is likely that a visually impaired person will use the tele- phone, securely attach the prov[...]

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    Ringer V olume and Pitch 1. Y ou can adjust the RINGER V OLUME as high as 95+ decibels. The settings available are LO , MED and HI as shown in Figure 12. 2. The RING T ONE has two pitch settings: LO and HI . Hold T o put the line on hold, press the HOLD button and return the handset to its cradle. Y ou will notice the HOLD indicator light comes on.[...]

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    Using Your Dialogue XL-50 (Continued) Unansw er ed Call/V oice Mail Messag e Light If you subscribe to voice mail messag- ing with your telephone company , this light flashes if you have a mes- sage waiting. Note: T o turn on or off the V oice Mail feature, adjust the switch under- neath the phone. If you do not have voice mail ser vice, the same i[...]

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    Special Features (Continued) Pr ogramming the Memory Buttons Y ou can automatically dial twelve programmed telephone numbers using the memor y buttons shown in Figure 17. Each button can be pro- grammed (or reprogrammed using the same procedure) for a phone number up to 15 digits long. T o program a button, follow these steps: TM DIALOGUE XL-40 1 A[...]

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    Special Features (Continued) Direct Audio Output The AUDIO OUTPUT socket allows you to connect the Dialogue XL-50 to a hearing aid, neck loop, cochlear implant or other assistive listening devices. T o use this port, plug in a compatible auxiliar y cable and connect it to your assistive listening device. Speak into the handset when you use the Audi[...]

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    T r oubleshooting Chart The DIALOGUE XL-50 has been registered with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and complies with the standards in Part 68 of the FCC Rules. FCC compliant telephone cords and modular plugs are provided with this telephone. Y our telephone company is required by the FCC to allow you to connect FCC registered tele- pho[...]

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    Warranty This warranty applies only to Ameriphone products that are purchased and used in the United States or Canada. Ameriphone warrants the Dialogue XL-50 tele- phone against any defect in materials or work- manship for the period of one year from the date of purchase. If your Ameriphone product is defective and returned within 30 days of the da[...]

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    Specifications Maximum gain High frequency (3kHz): 48dB Wide band (300 to 3000Hz): 36dB T one control rang e Full range: 300 to 3000Hz using one slide control. Dimensions Size: 9 1 / 2 " x 7" x 3 1 / 4 " W eight: 2.52 lbs. P ow er Requir ements AC adapter: 9 V , 300 mA 4 AA alkaline batteries (optional) CSA / NR TL Listed FCC and DOC[...]