Photodect 295 cordless phone
DH412
Please retain these instructions for future reference. These instructions are also available in other formats.
Special Warning
This phone requires either the Amplidect Combi 295 or another model from the Amplidect 295 range to function. This phone will not work without one of these models.
Sighted assistance will be required for some of the assembly.
General description
The Photodect 295 is a fantastic optional extra to the Amplidect295 range. Linked to the Combidect295, the memory buttons on the Amplidect Combi 295 will automatically transfer to the Photodect295; you don’t need to change the memory settings on each phone. Once all the buttons are loaded and saved, the phone will dial out easily by pressing the appropriate button. Calls coming in to the phone can by answered by this handset too. The volume on the phone can be increased by up to 22 decibels, a speakerphone on the unit allows for hands-free conversation.
Items supplied with the Photodect 295
1 x Cordless Handset
1 x Power adapter
1 x Charger
1 x NiMh battery pack
1 x User guide
Orientation
Hold the handset in front of you so that the earpiece is at the top and facing towards you.
Front
Along the very top edge, above the earpiece, is the incoming call light. This flashes red slowly when receiving an incoming call.
Just below the earpiece, along the left hand edge, is a small LED. This is the charger/booster LED.
- Steady red when the handset battery is charging
- Long flashes in red when the handset battery is low.
- Flashes red quickly when handset registration is in progress.
- Flashes red slowly when the handset is not registered or not in charger.
- Steady blue when the booster function is activated.
Next are the four photo speed dial keys in a row. Your handset has four photo speed dial keys. It retrieves the same set of photo or Direct Memory speed dial entries stored in the AMPLIDECT295 or AMPLIDECT COMBI295. Press to dial a pre-set number.
You can add a photo to each of these buttons; simply lift up the plastic cover and insert a photo measuring 26.8mm by 14.5mm.
Just below are two rectangular buttons, the one to the left and printed with a green telephone symbol and the word ‘Talk’ is used to make or answer a call. It will light Green when the handset is on earpiece mode. During a call, press to access recall feature (R).
The button to the right, printed with a red telephone symbol and the word ‘off’, is the end call/hang up button. It can be used to silence the ringer temporarily while the phone is ringing and mute the paging tone.
Below these two buttons is a single rectangular button printed with a speaker symbol and the word ‘speaker’. You can make or answer a call using the speakerphone, switch between the speakerphone and the earpiece. It will light Orange when on speakerphone mode.
The small hole at the bottom is the microphone.
Back
Turn the phone over so that the control buttons are facing down.
On the back you’ll find the battery compartment cover, which takes up the bottom half. Just above this are a series of holes which is the speakerphone.
Right edge
On the right edge are two buttons. The one nearest the top is volume up. Increase the listening volume up to 30dB amplification, (or the ringer Volume when in quiescent mode). Switch On/Off the receiver Booster function (LED bleu).
The one at the bottom is volume down. Decrease the listening volume (or the ringer volume when in quiescent mode (until ringer turnoff).
Bottom edge
On the bottom edge are the two charging contacts.
Base Unit
On the bottom of the base unit is a circular socket which is used to connect the power supply.
Using the product
Installation
Connect the power adapter jack to charger then connect the power adapter plug in mains power.
Use only the power adapter supplied with the phone!
Connecting the battery
Please note: The battery pack is loose inside the battery compartment. Care must be taken when taking the cover off. Do not attempt to split the batteries apart.
Sighted assistance will be required.
Position the phone so the ear piece of the phone is at the top. Turn the handset around so the back is facing you.
The pressure point of the battery cover is located below the speaker grill on the back of the phone. The edge of the cover is identifiable by a central dip on the back of the handset. Press this pressure point and slide the cover down.
The battery pack is loose inside. On the battery, there are 2 wires (close together) with a connector on the end. The socket for the connector to be inserted into is located as follows. At the base of the handset on the back is a ridge. On the battery compartment side of the ridge, off centre to the right is the socket. The socket is positioned in a portrait position.
Locate the connector on the end of the wire. With the end of the connector facing you, you will notice there is one long flat side and on the opposite side, there is a dip in the middle. Hold the connector so the end of it is facing down and the dipped side is facing left. Align the connector into the socket in this position. It only fits one way. When aligned push the connector into the socket – you will know it is in place when you hear a beep. Now lay the battery in the portrait section above. Ensure the wires are coming out of the bottom left hand side of the battery.
Once in place, align the cover flat against the battery compartment with the protruding central tab pushing up into the handset. Slide upwards until you hear it click in place.
Charging the batteries
Charge the batteries for at least 12 hours when charging for the first time.
Note: Do not forget to register your handset with a DECT base (Amplidect Combi295 or Amplidect295.)
Handset registration
Base: First place the base of the Amplidect 295 or Amplidect Combi 295 in registration mode.
Handset: Quickly press volume up, speaker, volume down, speaker, volume up, speaker, volume down, speaker in idle mode, then HS will have a "Bi,Bi" tone.
Replace Handset in charge on Pod, The red LED flashes quickly to indicate registration in process.
You hear a confirmation tone when the registration process completes. It takes up to 60 seconds to complete the registration.
Booster mode
During a call, when in boost mode, you can increase the listening volume up to 30dB amplification.
Press and Hold (2 seconds) the vol + button to activate Boost mode (LED will be steady blue).
Press and hold again the vol + button to cancel Boost mode (LED will go off).
How to contact RNIB
Phone number: 0303 123 9999
Textphone: 0845 758 5691
Web address: rnib.org.uk/shop
Postal address: RNIB, PO Box 173, Peterborough PE2 6WS, U.K.
Email:
RNIB Technology Team
Telephone 0207 391 2280
Email for international customers
Terms and conditions of sale
This product is guaranteed from manufacturing faults for 24 months from the date of purchase. If you have any issues with the product and you did not purchase directly from RNIB then please contact your retailer in the first instance.
For all returns and repairs contact RNIB first to get a returns authorisation number to help us deal efficiently with your product return.
You can request full terms and conditions from RNIB or view them online.
Registered Charity No. 226227
This product is CE marked and fully complies with all applicable EU legislation.
At the end of the product’s life you can return it to the supplier or manufacturer for free of charge disposal. This is to comply with ‘The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive’ (WEEE).
Date: January 2017
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