CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE The antenna is in the phone, “ not in your way...and the sound is incredible.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 2 Model CP-2506 Cordless Telephone Table of Contents SUBJECT PAGE Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................2, 3 Introduction ................................................................................................................4 Installation Information ............................................................................................5 Quick Set-Up Guide ............................
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 3 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.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 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.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 5 How To Use Your Model CP-2506 Cordless Telephone U.S. PATENT 4876709 U.S.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 6 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.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 7 Quick Set-Up Guide The following basic steps enable quick and easy installation of your new Cobra Intenna Cordless Phone 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.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 8 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).
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 9 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 indicator will automatically light. When call is completed, return handset to base without pressing TALK button; your phone automatically disconnects.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 10 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 indicator OFF) up to 14 days at a time. In this condition, it is ready for you to answer or place calls by pressing and releasing the TALK button.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 11 FLASH This feature briefly interrupts the phone line so that you may access some of the advanced featuresÑ like ÒCall WaitingÓ and ÒThree-Way CallingÓÑ that may be offered at extra cost by your local telephone company. Press and release the FLASH button on the handset to answer a second phone call or place a conference call if you subscribe to these services.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 12 OUT-OF-RANGE SIGNAL If three beeps are heard immediately after the TALK button 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.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 13 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.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 14 REPLACING THE BATTERY (continued) 1. Remove phone number display window and card. Remove screw in center of recessed area. 2. Use a coin in the slot at the top to carefully pry open front from back of handset. Carefully take off back of handset. 3. Unplug the connector cord and properly discard old batteries (See BATTERY DISPOSAL below). Position and connect new battery. 4. Put back and front together so that hooks at bottom engage.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 15 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 interferenceÑ static or buzzing noises, for example. These conditions may be caused by electrical motors on household appliances, fluorescent lights, electrical storms and other sources.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 16 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.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 17 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 Representative 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 Question (FAQ) section at www.cobraelec.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 18 Limited One-Year Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA cordless telephone 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.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 19 Cobra Cordless Phone Accessories Description Part No. Cost Ea. X Qty. = Amount NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY WITH CONNECTOR For use with model CP-2506 213-013-9-001 $15.00 786-004-N-001 $10.00 AC POWER ADAPTER For use with model CP-2506 (Prices subject to change without notice.) ★★ Illinois residents add 7% Cook Co. residents add .75% (7.75% total) ★★ Chicago residents add 1% (8.
CP-2506.qx 11/12/97 12:35 PM Page 20 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 W.
