NEC Dtl8r1 Manual

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SECTION 4  APPLYING POWER TO THE CHARGING UNIT
The unique design of the telephone allows the user to place the handset in the 
charging unit with or without the belt clip attached. 
Connect the AC adapter with the green tip to the charging unit and to a suitable AC 
power source. 
           
Figure 3-2  Applying Power to the Charging Unit
 CAUTION
Use only the supplied AC adapter for the charging unit.
 WARNING
Route the power cord where it will not create a trip hazard, or...

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SECTION 5  WALL INSTALLATION
5.1 Mounting the Base Directly to the Wall
Before mounting the telephone, consider the following:  
Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the 
mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the 
wall.
The location must be near a 120Vac power outlet so that the AC power adapter 
can reach.
Also consider proximity to the PBX (key system) so that the telephone line cord 
will not be...

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2. Plug the AC adapter (yellow tip) into the base unit, and route the cord 
through the molded channel on the back of the base unit.
3. Plug one end of the short telephone cord (locally supplied) into the LINE 
jack on the base unit.  If the NEC multiline (wired) phone is used, 
connect a line cord from the LINE OUT jack on the base unit to the 
multiline phone.
4. Place the base unit on the posts of the wall screws and push down until 
it is firmly seated.  
5. Plug the other...

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SECTION 6  ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE BELT CLIP
A belt clip can be used to attach the handset to a belt or pocket for convenient 
portability.
1. Slide the clip into the tab slots.  Press firmly until it snaps into place.  The belt 
clip is designed to fit snugly onto the handset.    
2. To remove the clip, press the retaining clip in toward the belt clip blade and 
slide the clip up at the same time.   
Figure 3-5  Attaching the Belt Clip to the Handset
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Figure 3-6  Removing...

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SECTION 7  INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERIES
Before installing batteries, refer to Chapter 1 Specifications and Safety Information, 
Section 3 Battery Safety on page 1-4.  It is important to follow safety regulations 
when handling batteries.  
1. Remove the battery cover by pressing the latch and sliding the cover down and 
off of the handset.  
2. Install the two AAA batteries (AAA Ni-MH, 1.2V, 900mAh re-chargeable 
batteries), observing the polarity orientation....

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3. Replace the cover and slide it up until it latches onto the handset.    
SECTION 8  CHARGING BATTERIES
8.1 Charging the Handset Batteries
The rechargeable batteries must be fully charged before using the handset for the 
first time.    
1. Place the handset in the charging unit.
2. Make sure the Handset Charging LED indicator lights.  If the Handset 
Charging LED does not come on, check to see if the AC adapter is 
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SECTION 9  LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
9.1 Low Battery
The handset has visual and audible indicators to warn of a low battery condition.  
In Standby Mode
The Battery Status icon in the LCD changes to battery low. 
The “Charge Battery” message blinks on the LCD (ON: 600msec, OFF: 
600msec).
In Talk Mode
The Battery Status icon in the LCD changes to battery low. 
The Handset remains in Talk Mode and the battery low alert tone is emitted every 
30 seconds.
In Other Mode (Excluding...

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The following table indicates what occurs and the action to be taken during a call 
or in Standby Mode when low battery indication is displayed.      
SECTION 10  CLEANING THE BATTERY CHARGING CONTACTS
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the 
handset and charging unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact 
cleaner.  Do not use liquids or solvents.        
On a CallIn Standby Mode
What occurs when Battery icon message...

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Chapter 4Dterm Handset, Base Unit and Charging 
Unit
SECTION 1  HANDSET CONTROLS
The operations of the Dterm are performed using the handset.   The HOLD, CONF 
(conference), TRANS (transfer), REDIAL, TA L K, MUTE and ringer volume are 
located on the handset and are used to control various functions. 
Refer to Figure 4-1 Handset Controls for a diagram of the Handset controls and to 
Table 4-1 Handset Control Functions on page 4-2 for an explanation of the handset 
controls.  
Figure...

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term Handset, Base Unit and Charging Unit
     Handset Controls
Table 4-1  Handset Control Functions 
ConditionAction
   Press HOLD on the front of the handset to place an existing call on hold.  
Press CONF on the front of the handset to add a call to a conference. 
Press TRANS on the front of the handset to transfer a call. 
Press REDIAL on the front of the handset to dial the number that was 
previously dialed.
Up to 32 digits
Press the Talk key to make a call.  The telephone first...