OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE A N SW E R I N G SY ST E M MODEL AN-8591
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Cobra® INTENNA® Cordless Telephone Answering System Model AN-8591. This system uses the world's first and only cordless phone with no external antennas! With nothing to extend, bend or break, the patented INTENNA cordless phone conceals its antennas inside the handset and base, out of your way.
Cordless Telephone Answering System Model AN-8591 Table of Contents SUBJECT PAGE Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1 Installation Information ............................................................................................ 4 Quick Set-Up Guide .................................................................................................. 5 Wall-Mounting Instructions ..................................
Table of Contents (continued) SUBJECT PAGE Answering System Operational Features ............................................................ 16 All Digital System .................................................................................... 16 Record Your Greeting .............................................................................. 16 Day/Time Stamp ..................................................................................... 16 Setting Clock .....................................
Installation Information Maximum range is obtained by installing the base unit in the highest living area of your home. The location you choose must be near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack.
Quick Set-Up Guide The following basic steps enable quick and easy installation of your new Cobra INTENNA Cordless Phone Answering System for use on a desk or countertop. You are encouraged to review this complete instruction manual to become familiar with all of the operating instructions and features of your new phone.
Wall Mounting Instructions The following steps enable installation on a new or existing telephone wallmounting plate or directly onto a wall. (Your Cobra INTENNA is designed to be used with any AT&T, GTE, local phone company or other wall-mounting plates that can be purchased from most local electronics stores.) • Press telephone cord into slots under the base and wrap around cordstorage area (as shown in diagram #2, below).
Using Your Phone After charging the handset batteries overnight (at least 12 hours), your Cobra INTENNA cordless phone will be ready for use. ANSWERING/PLACING CALLS AT THE BASE • To answer a call, just pick up handset from base when the phone rings. TALK button will automatically light. When call is completed, return handset to base without pressing TALK button; your phone automatically disconnects. • To place a call, pick-up handset from base and press and release the TALK button (button will light).
Cordless Phone Operational Features The following features offer state-of-the-art performance and the ultimate in user-friendly convenience with your new Cobra INTENNA cordless telephone. BATTERY SAVER CIRCUITRY The handset of this phone may be kept away from the base (TALK light OFF) up to 7 days at a time. In this condition, it is ready for you to answer or place calls by pressing and releasing the TALK button.
DIGITAL SECURITY Your Cobra INTENNA features digital security coding (in accordance with FCC regulations) to reduce the chance of interference from your neighbors' cordless phones. These inaudible, electronic codes are transmitted automatically by your phone to establish a secure link between your cordless handset and base. DISPLAY WINDOW Use the back of the white "10 CHANNEL" card at the top of the dialpad to write your phone number.
Cordless Phone Features (continued) MEMORY DIALING Two frequently called and/or emergency telephone numbers can be stored in the memory of your Cobra INTENNA. These numbers can be dialed quickly with the press of the MEM 1 or MEM 2 button on the handset. Storing Memory-Dial Numbers: BAT LO W 10 CHAN NEL 1. Pick up the handset with TALK indicator OFF (not lit). 2. Press and release MEM 1 button. 3. Dial the number you wish to store (maximum 16 digits). 4. Press and release the MEM 1 button again.
OUT-OF-RANGE SIGNAL If three beeps are heard immediately after the TALK switch is pressed, the handset is too far away from the base. The handset and TALK indicator will automatically turn off. Move closer to the base and then try your call again. PAGE/FIND The person using the handset away from the base, such as in the yard, can be signalled (paged) by someone at the base. To page someone at the handset location, press the PAGE/FIND button for one second and the handset will beep.
Rechargeable Battery Information NOTE: Before using your new Cobra INTENNA cordless telephone for the first time, you must charge the battery overnight (at least 12 hours) for optimum long-life conditioning of the nickel-cadmium rechargeable handset battery. BATTERY RECHARGING When your cordless handset battery needs recharging, the following alerts will remind you to immediately return the handset to the base for recharging (this normally requires at least 12 hours of continuous charging): 1.
REPLACING THE BATTERY (continued) PRESS HERE 1. Press and slide battery door on the handset down to remove it. 2. Carefully disconnect the battery plug and remove battery. Dispose of properly (see BATTERY DISPOSAL, below). 3. Connect the new battery and replace battery door. Before using new battery, return handset to base and charge battery overnight (at least 12 hours).
About Cordless Phone Performance Your Cobra INTENNA cordless phone uses radio transmission to communicate between the base and handset. It is thus subject to occasional interference—static or buzzing noises, for example. These conditions may be caused by electrical motors on household appliances, fluorescent lights, electrical storms and other sources.
INTENNA Cordless Telephone Troubleshooting Guide If your cordless phone does not seem to operate properly, please check the following and refer to the appropriate sections in this booklet for detailed information: • The phone is dead; no indicator lights are on: Are the power cord and telephone cord connected? • Handset beeps during conversations or when away from the base: The batteries need recharging; return the handset to the base for overnight recharging.
Answering System Operation ALL-DIGITAL SYSTEM This is a tapeless, all-digital answering system. All messages, memos and greeting are digitally recorded and stored in solid state memory. This memory will hold up to 20 minutes of recorded messages; incoming message recording time as well as memo recording time is 60 seconds per message. To prevent the loss of recorded messages and greeting in the event of a power outage, install a 9v battery in the compartment on the bottom of the unit (battery not included).
SETTING CLOCK ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 1. Press and hold TIME SET button for 2 seconds: Day will be announced. 2. Press or to go forward or back to desired day. Announcement of new day will be made with each press. 3. Press and release TIME SET button to set hour. Hour will be announced. 4. Press or to go forward or back to desired hour. Announcement of new hour will be made with each press. 5. Press and release TIME SET button to set minute. Minute will be announced. ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 6.
Answering System Operation (continued) 2 DIGIT DISPLAY CODES: FLASHING CL ______________ Day/Time not set CL FLASHING Gr ______________ Greeting not recorded Gr Normal display _____________ Number of messages in General Mailbox 00 A + Digit ___________________ Number of messages in mailbox A A0 b + Digit ____________________ Number of messages in mailbox B b0 C + Digit ___________________ Number of messages in mailbox C C0 d + Digit ___________________ Number of messages in mailbox D d0 RECORDING A MEMO 1.
PLAYING MESSAGES (continued) Press and release PLAY to hear messages from the beginning; the display will indicate the number of the message being played. 2. Skip to next message by pressing and releasing 3. Repeat message by pressing and releasing 4. To go forward or backward to any message, press and hold until the desired message number is reached, then release. 5. To pause or stop the system for 30 seconds, press the STOP button ; the system will stop on the message being played.
Answering System Operation(continued) RING SELECTOR Use the ring selector to determine the number of times the system will ring before greeting will answer: L S T/S 1. L (long) position: system will answer during the 5th ring 2. S (short) position: system will answer during the 2nd ring 3. T/S (toll-saver) position: system will answer during 5th ring if no messages are waiting and on the 2nd ring if messages are waiting.
LISTENING TO RECORDED MESSAGES (Monitor) (continued): 2. Press and release 1 ; messages will play back over handset. 3. To play new messages only, press 5 . 4. To skip ahead, press 7 . 5. To repeat current message, press 2 (repeating 2 will go back to each earlier message). 6. Delete current message by pressing 3 + 9 . 7. Stop playback by pressing 8. 8.
Answering System Operation(continued) PLAYING MESSAGES (continued) 5. To repeat current message, press 2 (repeating 2 will go back to each earlier message). 6. To erase current message, press 3 + 9 . 7. To stop playback, press 8 . 8. When last message has been played, a triple beep tells you there are no more messages in that mailbox; you may then erase all messages in that mailbox by pressing 3 + 0 .
Answering System Troubleshooting Guide Power seems not to be ON: • Make sure power adapter is connected to a working 120AC outlet and to the jack on the back of the answering system (see p. 5). • Press ON/OFF button and make sure 0 or a number appears in the display window. Answering system does not answer calls: • Make sure telephone cord with modular plug is connected to a working telephone line (see p. 5). • Make sure 0 or a number appears in the display window.
For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products. 773-889-3087 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A Consumer Service Representataive can be reached through this same number 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday, CST. Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www.cobraelec.com pr by e-mail to productinfo@cobraelec.
Limited One-Year Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA cordless telephone digital answering system products, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
Cobra Cordless Phone Accessories Description Part No. Cost Ea. X Qty. = Amount NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTOR 213-013-9001 For use with model AN-8591 AC POWER ADAPTER For use with model AN-8591 $15.00 545-081-9001 $10.00 (Prices subject to change without notice.) ★★ Illinois residents add 7% Cook Co.residents add .75% (7.75% total) ★★ Chicago residents additional 1% (8.
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Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
Important Safety Instructions (continued) 14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
