Please refer to page 6 for instructions. PRIVATE CALL™ VOICE SCRAMBLING SYSTEM This feature is automatically activated whenever you use your phone. Built-in voice scrambling allows complete calling privacy by scrambling the signals between the handset and the base and between the base and the handset, making it unlikely that an outside source such as another cordless phone, scanner or baby monitor to pick up a conversation from your phone. This ensures that you will always have totally private telephone conversations. PULSE/TONE SWITCH Your Cobra Intenna cordless phone can be used with any phone system because it is switchable from pulse to tone dialing (see switch on back of the base) depending on which service you are using. Mixed PULSE and TONE dialing may be used (to access certain long-distance or computerized banking services, for example) by selecting PULSE with the PULSE TONE base switch and then using the . button on the handset to temporarily switch to TONE dialing. Hanging up resets to PULSE. RINGER SWITCH The OFF/ON switch (located on back of the base) controls your cordless handset’s electronic ringer; no ring will sound in the OFF position. OFF ON RINGER SECUR-LOC® This exclusive Cobra electronic circuitry is an added security measure to protect your phone line from being accidentally accessed by a neighbor's cordless phone. Secur-Loc activates automatically when your cordless handset is placed into its base. 11 2505.MANUAL.pm 12 11/7/97, 11:43 AM REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY (continued) 1. To remove the battery door, press and slide downward. 2. Carefully disconnect the battery pack and dispose of it properly. See BATTERY DISPOSAL below. 3. To replace, observe connection orientation and connect the new battery and replace the door. Return the handset to the base and charge the battery overnight (at least 12 hours). HANDSET BATTERY DISPOSAL The rechargeable nickel cadmium (NiCad) battery in this product must be recycled or disposed of properly in compliance with all applicable laws. Certain states or municipalities require recycling and have established collection programs. Please contact your local waste removal authority for instructions, or return to Cobra for recycling. Wrap batteries carefully and mail postage prepaid to: Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 W. Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 "Contains Nickel-Cadmium Attn: Battery Recycling Rechargeable Battery. Must be recycled or disposed of properly." DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. THEY MAY EXPLODE. RBRC RBRC Ni-Cd CLEANING THE CHARGING CONTACTS Clean the two metal charging contacts on the base and handset with a soft, dry cloth on a regular basis to ensure optimum performance of the battery- charging system. Rubbing alcohol may be used if more thorough cleaning is required. 13 2505.MANUAL.pm 14 11/7/97, 11:43 AM 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 adapter 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. • Hearing poor audio or added interference during calls: Don’t cover the top section of the handset with your hand or rest the phone on your shoulder. This blocks the special internal Cobra Intenna handset antenna. • Handset disconnects, loses performance and/or beeps three times when in use away from the base: You may be out of range or your batteries may need recharging. Move closer to the base and/or recharge batteries. • Unable to make a call due to interference: Select a new channel. • Handset won’t work after a power outage or after disconnecting phone from AC power and then reconnecting it: Return the handset to the base for about 15 seconds to automatically match the security coding. • Handset seems "dead.": Battery power has run out; return handset to base and charge for at least 12 hours. If handset still seems dead, unplug the handset battery for 15 seconds and plug back in and then place the handset back on the base for at least 5 minutes. Check that charge LED lamp is illuminated. • Memory dialing does not work: Handset battery may have become completely discharged; recharge handset in cradle (12 hours) then reenter your memory dialing numbers (see p. 10). • Power Failure Reset: Power Protector™ Circuitry will preserve the codes set in the handset and base, however, if the battery in the base is low in power, you must return the cordless handset to the base for about 15 seconds. This automatically matches the digital security codes. 15 2505.MANUAL.pm 16 11/7/97, 11:43 AM 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 w...