These Operating Instructions and the associated Quick Operating Guide provide you with the information you need to use your XL-40 effectively, easily and safely. Read this manual thoroughly before using your telephone. Keep the manual near the telephone for easy reference. Warranty Service Your telephone is designed to provide years of quality service. But, should the phone malfunction and the Trouble-shooting Chart on page 12 not resolve the problem, follow the Warranty procedure on page 19. Sales Receipt Be sure to save your sales receipt as proof of purchase date should you need warranty service. Help from Ameriphone For help with using your XL-40, call our Customer Relations department at 800-874-3005. Please make sure your XL-40 package includes the items shown in Figure 1. Package Checklist 1A B C G H I P R S T U V W X Y J K L M N OD E F2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 #* HOLD PROG TONE LO HI FLASH REDIAL VOL AMPLIFY M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M11 M10 ¤ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND QUICK GUIDE XL-40 Handset Base Unit Telephone Line Cords Handset Coil Cord Operating Guides Mounting Bracket AC Adapter 1A B C G H I P R S T U V W X Y J K L M N OD E F2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 #* HOLD PROG TONE LO HI FLASH REDIAL VOL AMPLIFY M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M11 M10 ¤ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND QUICK GUIDE XL-40 Handset Base Unit Telephone Line Cords Handset Coil Cord Operating Guides Mounting Bracket AC Adapter ENGLISH Figure 1 - Package Components Features on the XL-40 RINGER volume switch AUDIO OUTPUT jack AC adapter and phoneline connection TONE/PULSE switch RING TONE switch Phone number directory MEMORY button REDIAL button FLASH button VOL volume slider LOW BATTERY indicator RING flasher AMPLIFY button AMPLIFY/MISSED CALLS/ VOICE MAIL/EXTENSIONIN USE indicator PROG program button RINGER RING TONE DIAL AUDIO OUTPUTLo Med Hi T PLo Hi 1 A B C G H I P R S T U V W X Y J K L M N O D E F2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 #*HOLD PROG TONE LO HI FLASH REDIAL VOL AMPLIFY M1 M2 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M3 M4 ¤ TONE slider HOLD button HOLD indicator RINGER RING TONE DIAL AUDIO OUTPUTLo Med Hi T PLo Hi 1 A B C G H I P R S T U V W X Y J K L M N O D E F2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 #*HOLD PROG TONE LO HI FLASH REDIAL VOL AMPLIFY M1 M2 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M3 M4 ¤ TONE slider HOLD button HOLD indicator Figure 2 - Base Unit Controls Setting up Your XL-40 There are five initial steps involved in setting up your XL-40 for the first time. 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-40 will operate for up to 48 hours with four AA alkaline backup batteries (not included). If the phone is not in use, the batteries may last 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-40 Low Battery Indicator Light If the batteries are weak or not installed, the Low Battery indicator will light up. Install fresh batteries according to the directions above. HOLD PROG TONE LO HI FLASH REDIAL VOL AMPLIFY Figure 4 - Low Battery Indicator Light E N G L I S H Setting up Your XL-40 (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-40 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. Slide 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-40 (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...