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SETTING UP YOUR PHONE
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1 Environment and safety
• Avoid exposure of this telephone to moisture or liquid.
• To prevent electric shock, do not open the handset or base cabinet.
• Avoid metallic contact (e.g. metal clips, keys) between the battery contacts and charging
conductors.
• There is a slight chance that the telephone could be damaged by an electrical storm. It is
recommended that users unplug the phone from the mains supply and telephone socket during a
storm.
• Do not use the handset in an explosive hazard area such as where there is gas leaking.
• There is a chance that the telephone could be damaged by an electrical storm. It is recommended
that users unplug the phone from the mains supply and telephone socket during a storm.
• Follow the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packing materials, exhausted batteries and
used phone. Wherever possible, recycle those materials.
• We advise that this phone should not be used near intensive care medical equipment or by persons
with pacemakers.
• Clean with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. Never use cleaning agents, particularly aggressive solvents.
• Because the phone works by sending radio signals between base station and handset, wearers of
hearing aids may experience interference in the form of a humming noise.
• Your phone can interfere with electrical equipment such as answering machines, TV and radio sets,
clock radios and computers if placed too close. It is recommended that you position the base unit at
least one metre from such appliances.
• This telephone complies with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves (EMR). The
mean power of this telephone does not exceed 20mW limit at which point testing is required.
• The earpiece of the handset may attract small metal objects such as staples and pins. Care should
be taken when placing the handset near these items.
CAUTION
This telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the mains power fails. Always
have a corded phone available to be able to make and receive calls to emergency services if the mains
power fails.
Do not use your telephone during an electrical storm thunderstorm as it is possible to get an electric shock.
Refer to information contained in White pages directory.
CAUTION
Use only the mains adapter supplied with this telephone. Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can
seriously damage the unit.
Power supply adaptor for Base unit
Input: 230 Vac 50 Hz 60mA, Output: 9 Vdc 500 mA
Power supply adaptor for Handset Charger
Input: 230 Vac 50 Hz, Output: 6 Vdc 150 mA
CAUTION
THER IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Never use non-rechargeable batteries; use recommended type supplied with this telephone. Ni-MH
batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the applicable waste disposal regulations.
SETTING UP YOUR PHONE
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2 Setting up your phone
Pack Contents
Depending on the model you have purchased the pack should contain the items listed below. If any of
these items are missing, please contact the retailer where you purchased the product.
Model number M5000 M5000+1 M5000+2 M5000+3
Number of Base units 1 1 1 1
Number of Base power supply(s) 1 1 1 1
Number of Handsets 1 2 3 4
Number of Handset holder/charger NIL 1 2 3
Number of Handset power supply(s) NIL 1 2 3
Number of phone cords 1 1 1 1
Handset Battery Cover(s) 1 2 3 4
Handset AAA Rechargeable Batteries 2 4 6 8
User guide & Warranty Card 1 1 1 1
Purchasing additional handsets
You may expand your M5000 by adding more M5050 handsets. These may be purchased separately from
the retailer were you purchased the product or direct from Oricom (Australia). The M5000 can
accommodate up to 5 Handsets.
Installing your phone: Oricom M5000
1. Connect the mains adapter to the socket on
the back of the base unit and the mains adapter
to the wall mains supply.
Connect the telephone cord to the phone socket
on the back of the base unit and to the wall
phone socket.
2. Install the 2 rechargeable Ni-MH AAA batteries
(included), observing the correct polarity, in the
battery compartment on the handset.
Slide the battery door firmly into place.
3. Place the handset on the base unit and let the
batteries charge for a full 14 hours before using it
for the first time.
The handset may take some time to power up
when first charged & the display may flash until
the handset is ready. This is normal.