1. Insert four AA alkaline batteries for back-up in case of AC power outage. 2. Decide if you want the phone to sit on a desk or hang on the wall. 3. Connect the telephone components. 4. Program up to 12 telephone numbers to call with the press of a memory button. 5. Set up special features Installing the Backup Batteries If there is a power outage, the XL-50 will operate for up to 48 hours with four AA alkaline backup batteries (not included). If the phone is not in use, the batteries will stay charge for several months. Insert 4 AA batteries here Press in here with a tip of a pento openbtt Figure 3 - Accessing the Batteries To install new batteries: 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the telephone (Figure 3). 2. Install four fresh batteries. Be sure to observe battery polarity as imprinted on the base of the compartment. The battery indicator on the top panel will light up if the batteries are running low. The phone operates as a regular phone if there is no power or battery. XL-50 Low Battery Indicator If the batteries are weak or not installed, the Low Battery indicator will light up. Install fresh batteries according to the directions above. Figure 4 - Low Battery Indicator Light E N G L I S H Setting up Your XL-50 (continued) Setting the Dialing Mode Set the dial mode switch to T (tone) if you have touch tone service. Set the switch to P (pulse) if you have rotary dialing. Connecting for Desk or Wall Mount For Desktop Use 1. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the “Line” jack on the back of the XL-50 and the other end to the phone outlet on your wall. Connect the handset cord to the telephone as shown in Figure 5. Line Cord M1 M2 M5 M6 MM7 8 M9 M10 M11 M3 M4 Handset (Curly) Cord AC Adapter Figure 5 - Connecting the Components 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electric outlet and into the AC jack on the telephone as shown in Figure 5. 3. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. The phone is ready to use. For Wall Mounting 1. Pull the handset hook out of the base as shown in Figure 6 and reverse its position so that the hook points up and will hold the handset when you hang up. Figure 6 - Reversing the Hook 2. Insert the tabs of the phone base into the slots in the lower position of the base as shown in Figure 7. Push the mounting bracket in and down firmly until it snaps into place. Setting up Your XL-50 (continued) MANUAL AUTO Figure 7 - Mounting Bracket for Wall Mounting 3. Locate a desired wall phone jack near an AC outlet and hold phone upright. 4. Plug the short phone line cord into the wall outlet as shown in Figure 8. MANUAL AUTO - Short phone line cord Figure 8 - Wall mounting installation 5. Angle the phone downward to feel for the LOWER protruding nail head. Insert the WALL JACK'S nail head into the LOWER part of the phone's mounting bracket. 6. Once the lower nail head has been inserted, insert the UPPER nail head into the phone's bracket and slide the phone down until it is firmly in place on the wall. 7. Once firmly in place, attach the short line cord to the phone, the AC adapter to the phone and attach the phone's handset. 8. Plug the AC adapter into the AC wall outlet. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. The phone is now ready to use. E N G L I S H 6 Using Your XL-50 Incoming Voice Volume You can adjust the volume of incoming calls by simply sliding the VOL control. This gives you up to 18 dB more volume. If you want more amplification, follow the directions below. 1. Press the AMPLIFY button as shown in Figure 9 to turn the incoming voice amplifier on or off. When AMPLIFY is on, the AMPLIFY indicator comes on. Figure 9 - AMPLIFY Button and Indicator 2. Adjust the ear piece volume while on a call by moving the VOL slide control in Figure 10. With AMPLIFY on, incoming volume will be up to 48dB louder. Figure 10 - Volume Slide Control Caution: Repeated incremental exposure to amplification levels greater than 18 dB may be harmful to individuals 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 telephone, securely attach the provided warning printed in Braille to the back of the handset (See Diagram A). LOUDVOLUMEUSE WITHCAUTION Diagram A Using Your XL-50 (Continued) E N G L I S H Note: In standard use, the amplifier turns off when you hang up the telephone. This is a useful feature if many people use the phone. If you want the amplifier to always remain on, slide the Volume Reset Override switch on the bottom of the phone to ON, as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 - Volume Reset Override On/Off - OFF - ON Volume Reset Override Incoming Voice Tone The XL-50 provides extra amplification in the sound frequency range you need to boost. To identify the range that best suits your needs, follow these steps: 1. When you hear a voice on the line, press the AMPLIFY button shown in Figure 9. 2. Adjust the TONE slide control in Figure 12 t...