Installing the DECT613/617
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Installing the base station
Situate your product close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets so that the cables will
reach.To properly install the base station, plug the line cord and the power cable into the base station.
Plug the cord and the cable into the wall.A beep indicates that the phone is properly installed (only
available for DECT 617). If you have a broadband DSL Internet Installation, please make sure you have
one DSL filter plugged directly on each line socket used in the house and check the modem and the
phone are plugged in the correct filter slot (one specific for each).
Warning !
The electrical network is classified as dangerous according to criteria in the standard EN 60-
950.The only way to power down this product is to unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet.
Ensure the electrical outlet is located close to the apparatus and is always easily accessible.
Please take care that the power supply and telephone line are connected to the correct sockets as
incorrect placement could damage your equipment.
Warning !
Always use the cables provided with the product.
Installing and replacing the batteries in the handset
To insert the batteries, open the battery cover, place the batteries as indicated and put the battery cover
back.When the handset is placed on the base station the 3 battery bars scroll (if charge is needed).Allow
the handset to charge for 24 hours to reach full charge. On first use it may be necessary to wait for a
few minutes before seeing symbols on the display.
In case you need to change the batteries, the following type is mandatory 2HR AAA NiMh 600 mAh.
Warning
: the base station must always be plugged into the mains when charging or when in use. Always use
rechargeable batteries.
Connect the power supply
Do not insert anything in this opening
Battery life and range
Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste.
Battery life in standby
mode
Battery life in
communication
Indoor range
Outdoor range
up to 200 hours
up to 15 hours
up to 50 metres
up to 300 metres
A battery low alert will inform you that the batteries have to be recharged. If it happens during a call, the
communication will be shortly cut. Optimal battery life is reached after 3 cycles of complete charge &
discharge.When reaching the range limit and the conversation becoming crackly, move closer to the base.
To reach optimal range, place the base station away from electrical appliances.
Connect the telephone line cord
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