Geemarc Ampli250, Manual

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Page 2: ... Aid 17 PHONE BOOK 18 Create a Phone Book Entry 18 VIP and Reject Functions 19 Review Numbers and Names in the Phone Book 19 Dialing Phone Book Entry 20 Modify a Phone Book Entry 20 Delete a Phone Book Entry 21 Save Numbers and Names from Caller Display to Phone Book 21 CALLER DISPLAY 22 View Caller Display List 22 Dial a Number from the Caller Display List 23 Delete an Entry from the Caller Displ...

Page 3: ...e numbers in memory or to call a number you have previously stored 4 LCD display The screen shows the activity and programming of your handset The Caller ID feature is optional 5 R P button REDIAL PAUSE Both the last number redial and the pause feature Press to redial the last number you ve dialed 6 Lighted keypad The keypad stays lit up for 15 seconds after removing the handset from the base To r...

Page 4: ...een 14 AMPLIFY ON indicator Lights up a single red light when the AM PLIFY mode is turned ON Handset Side View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Belt clip Use to attach handset to the waist 2 Auto Amplify switch Use to AUTOMATICALLY return to your previ ous volume setting every time you use the handset without having to press the AMPLIFY button 3 Handset tone control Adjust the incoming voice tone level on your hands...

Page 5: ... In use indicator LED Lights up when the handset is in the TALK mode RED 4 Charging terminals contacts To charge the batteries in the handset For best performance clean periodically with a damp cloth 5 Telephone line connection jack To connect to the telephone line jack 6 Shaker plug To connect to an optional vibrating shaker 7 Ringer volume switch Set the base ringer HI MED LO OFF 8 Adapter plug ...

Page 6: ...and the ability to register to up to two handsets to the base Its is important that you read the instructions below in order to use your Geemarc telephone to its full potential Keep this user guide in a safe place for future reference CAUTION THIS TELEPHONE PRODUCT IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE WITH HEARING DIFFICULTIES DUE CARE MUST BE TAKEN BY ALL USERS THAT THE VOLUME CONTROL IS SET TO TH...

Page 7: ...ing the Telephone When unpacking the telephone you should find the following in the box 1 Handset 1 Base 1 AC Mains power adaptor 1 6ft Modular Telephone line cord 1Belt clip 3 x NiMH AAA rechargeable batteries 1 User Guide ...

Page 8: ... Handset Range The telephone has a large range The range will be reduced when there is no clear line of sight between the base and handset Place the base as high yet as practical as possible to ensure the best signal between the base and the handset Interference will be audible if you start to move out of range during a call A warning signal beep will be heard when the handset is out of range the ...

Page 9: ...f the modular line cord to the modular phone jack on the wall Remove the battery compartment cover slide it downwards Install the rechargeable batteries in the handset The handset requires three Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH AAA batteries These are supplied with your tele phone Check the battery polarity diagrams on the handset when inserting the batteries Fit the battery cover back into place Place t...

Page 10: ...ed to recharge your handset before you can use it If the phone does not have enough power it will switch itself off automatically until it is returned to the base The battery level of charge can be monitored via the battery charge icon diplayed on the LCD display in standby mode Under ideal conditions the handset battery should give about 4 hours talktime or 192 hours standby on a single charge IN...

Page 11: ...11 Base Ringer Volume A slider switch located on the bottom of the telephone base allows the base ringer volume to be adjusted The following settings are available HI MED LO OFF BASE SETTINGS ...

Page 12: ... SEL button on handset LCD will display PROGRAM Press 3 Current Ringer mode will be displayed Use or to set the ringer on or off Press SEL to confirm and exit A confirmation beep will be heard Note If the base and handset ringer are off The visual ringer will flash when receiving an incoming call Screen Contrast Your screen has a backlight that automatically switches off after 15 seconds of inacti...

Page 13: ... you subscribe to Caller Display these parameters will usually be set automatically when you receive your first call However if you do not you will need to set the time on your handset Press SEL button on handset LCD will display PROGRAM Press 4 The time will be displayed The Month digit will be flashing Use or to get the desired month Press SEL to confirm To set the Day use or to get the desired ...

Page 14: ...ngs A switch located on the right side of the telephone handset allows the hand set shaker to be activated when receiving an incoming call The On Off switch can be found on the right hand side of the handset HANDSET SETTINGS ...

Page 15: ...the telephone will reset to standard mode i e AMPLIFY turned off Extra Volume Adjustment Switch In order to override the standard setting i e AMPLIFY switched off turn the AUTO AMPLIFY switch located in the battery compartment of the tele phone to On Use the tip of a pencil or small screwdriver if necessary ON When the switch is ON the extra receiving volume and tone functions are automatically ac...

Page 16: ...ialling Pick up handset Dial the number on the keypad You can press F to cancel an incorrect entry Press the number is automatically dialled To end the call simply press again or place the handset on the base Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received proceed as follows Pick up handset Press to take the line and speak To end the call simply press again or place the handset on the base USIN...

Page 17: ...d it Press again to cancel the paging feature If you do not cancel it the handset ringing will stop after about 30 seconds Multi Channel Access There are 40 frequencies available for use If you notice interference during a call try changing to another channel by pressing CH Use with a Hearing Aid The Geemarc AMPLI250 can be used with hearing aids These hearing aids must be equipped with a T coil E...

Page 18: ...he table below or the letters printed on the keypad to help you Use F to correct an incorrect entry Press 1 to insert a space Press R P to insert a pause of 2 seconds within a telephone number e g when you dial an international number some telephone systems will not identify the entire number entry without a pause between the prefix digits and the number itself This allows adequate timing for the ...

Page 19: ...et to On or Off Review Numbers and Names in the Phone Book Press MEMO when in standby to enter the Phone Book The total number of records stored in the phone book will be displayed e g 04 MEMORY Then use one of the following three methods to find the desired entry in the Phone Book Use or to scroll through the phone book Or Enter the required name followed by MEMO to view the matching phone book e...

Page 20: ... Entry Press MEMO then find the required phone book entry using one of the methods used in Review Numbers and Names in the Phone Book section above Press SEL The number will be displayed The last digit will be flashing Digits can be deleted pressing F Enter the new number and press MEMO to store The name will be displayed Characters can be deleted pressing F Enter the new name and press MEMO to st...

Page 21: ... Press MEMO when in standby The total number of records stored in the phone book will be displayed e g 04 MEMORY Press F twice All records will be deleted Save Numbers and Names from Caller ID to Phone Book Press or when in standby Use or to scroll through the call log to find the number you wish to store If this number has an associated name press MEMO to store If this number does not have an ass...

Page 22: ...l which was not answered and has not been reviewed in the Call Log is deemed to be a new call The NEW icon on the LCD display will blink The caller id record held in the call log consists of the following 3 lines of information Time and date of call Incoming telephone number Caller s name or blank if this information is not available When the new calls have been reviewed the NEW icon on the LCD di...

Page 23: ...he number you wish to delete Press F twice The single record will be deleted Delete all Entries from the Caller Display Log Press or when in standby Press F twice The single record will be deleted Call Waiting With this service you are made aware that a new call is coming through when you are in conversation You can take this call and switch between callers To use this feature you must have subscr...

Page 24: ...4 Message Waiting If you are connected to certain type of switchboards you may get a mes sage waiting voicemail service MESSAGE will flash on the LCD display Press F twice to delete the icon NEW MESSAGE ...

Page 25: ... you buy new handsets to use with your Geemarc AMPLI250 telephone they will have to be registered to the base before you can use them See Handset Registration section Transfer a Call between Handsets During a call press SEL and the handset number you wish to transfer the call to The other handset will ring Press to answer the call However if the other handset is not answered simply press to return...

Page 26: ...release the line Note Whilst the headset jack is being used the microphone and speaker of the handset are set to mute You will need to unplug the headset in order to use the handset as normal Shaker If you would like to be alerted to incoming phone calls by a vibrating shaker you can use an optional shaker Connect the shaker into the shaker jack located at the left side of your base When an incomi...

Page 27: ...t the base is plugged into the mains power and switched on Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly Make sure that the batteries are fully charged No display Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly Make sure that the batteries are fully charged No connection between handset and base You may be out of range of the base Move closer to the base Handset on the base does not charge Make su...

Page 28: ...work provider to get the caller dis play service Consistently short battery life Clean the charge contacts Replace the batteries Interference when using the telephone Move closer to the base Press and hold CH to change channel Move away from any electrical appliances Error displayed on the LCD screen Even if you have subscribed to caller display if the caller does not want to show their number pri...

Page 29: ...se to direct sunlight Always ensure there is a free flow of air over the surfaces of the tele phone Do not place any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp or humid conditions e g bathrooms Do not expose your product to fire or other hazardous conditions Unplug your phone from the telephone socket during thunderstorms be cause it could damage your telephone Your guarantee does not...

Page 30: ...on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 00 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company For products ap proved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier ...

Page 31: ... device except as specified Opening the equipment or any attempt to perform repairs will void the warranty For service or repairs call 248 577 5400 Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation for information If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the tele phone line ensure t...

Page 32: ...e or breakage to any parts This includes shipping damage failure to follow instructions misuse fire floods use of incompatible accessories Acts of God or failure in your phone service carrier s line service The product must not be tampered with or taken apart by anyone who is not an authorized Sonic Alert representa tive Tampering with the phone will void ant written or implied warranties Sonic Al...