Bizfon 680 Conf Phone 1000 Instructions Manual

							Bizfon Conference Series Phone User’s Guide7
Section 3
Using Your Bizfon
Conference Series Phone
This section tells you how to make and 
receive telephone calls and how to use the 
features of your conference phone.
Making a CallTo make a call:
1. Press POWER.
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the 
number that you wish to call.
To make an outside call, press .
To end the call, press POWER.
Press to make or answer a call Press – or + to adjust Press to turn off/on microphones Press to answer call-waiting
speaker or ringer volume 
						

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Answering 
Incoming CallsTo answer incoming calls, press POWER.
To end the call, press POWER again.
Using Your Con-
ference Phone 
FeaturesFlash
Use FLASH if you have call waiting acti-
vated and a call comes in when you are 
already on the conference phone.
You hear two beeps if another call comes in 
while you are on the conference phone.
Press FLASH to connect to the other call 
while putting the current call on hold. Press 
FLASH again to return to the previous call.
Mute
To turn off the microphones, press MUTE. 
This is useful if you need to have a private 
conversation with those in the room, but do 
not want anyone on the other end of the call 
to listen.
Press MUTE again to activate the micro-
phones.
You can still hear incoming audio when mute 
is active.
The LEDs for each microphone light when 
you press MUTE. Mute works during a call 
only. 
						

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Vo l u m e  C o n t r o l
During a call, to increase the speaker vol-
ume, press the + side of VOLUME. To 
decrease the volume, press the – side of 
VOLUME. When you start a new call, the 
volume is set to its middle setting regardless 
of where it was when you ended the previous 
call.
When not on a call, VOLUME controls the 
ringer volume. To increase the ringer vol-
ume, press +. To decrease the volume, 
press–. Each time you increase or decrease 
the ringer volume, the conference phone 
rings at that volume setting.
Ringer On/Off
If you do not want the conference phone’s 
ringer to sound, move the switch to OFF.
The ringer switch is on the bottom of the 
conference phone.
Getting Better 
Performance 
from Your Con-
ference PhoneTo ensure optimal performance from your 
conference phone, follow these guidelines:
Conference participants should be within 
six feet of the conference phone.
Place the conference phone in the center 
of the conference table.
Avoid placing any objects near the 
microphones.
Speak at a normal volume during a con-
ference call. 
						

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Do not move the conference phone dur-
ing the conference call.
Set the volume at a level that everyone 
can hear.
Avoid placing the conference phone in 
noisy environments. If you cannot avoid 
noisy environments, participants should 
be closer to the conference phone. 
Run any cords connected to the confer-
ence phone under the cord clips to ensure 
that the conference phone sits flat on the 
table. 
						

							Regulatory and Safety Information and Specifications
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Section 4
Regulatory and Safety
Information
and Specifications
FCC Statement: Part 68
This equipment complies with FCC rules, Part 68. On the BOTTOM of 
this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the 
FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for 
this equipment. If requested, provide this information to your telephone 
company. 
The (REN) is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may con-
nect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when 
your number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs 
of all devices should not exceed 5.0. To be certain of the number of 
devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you 
should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum 
REN for your calling area. 
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone 
Company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they 
will notify you in advance. But if advance notice isn’t practical, you 
will be notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to 
file a complaint with the FCC. 
Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equip-
ment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper operation 
of your equipment. If they do, you will be given advance notice to give 
you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service. 
If you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact the manu-
facturer for warranty/repair information. The Telephone Company may  
						

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ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the prob-
lem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not 
malfunctioning.
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the Tele-
phone Company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs.
FCC rules prohibit the use of non-hearing aid compatible telephones in 
the following locations or applications:
(1) All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit card telephones.
(2) Elevators, highways, tunnels (automobile, subway, railroad or 
pedestrian) where a person with impaired hearing might be isolated in 
an emergency. 
(3) Places where telephones are specifically installed to alert emer-
gency authorities such as fire, police, or medical assistance personnel.
(4) Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities, convalescent 
homes, and prisons.
(5) Workstations for the hearing impaired.
(6) Hotel, motel, apartment lobbies; in stores where telephones are used 
by patrons to order merchandise; in public transportation terminals 
where telephones are used to call taxis, or to reserve lodging or rental 
cars.
(7) Hotel and motel rooms. At least ten percent of the rooms must con-
tain hearing aid compatible telephones; or jacks or plug-in hearing-aid 
compatible telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired cus-
tomers upon request. 
						

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FCC Statement: Part 15, Class A
RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These 
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged 
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea-
sures: 
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that 
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You may also find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the FCC, 
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This 
booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Wash-
ington D.C. 20402.
Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by the manufac-
turer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate 
this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules. 
						

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Canadian DOC Statement
“This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio 
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference 
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.”
“Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques 
depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class 
A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte 
par le ministere des Communications du Canada.”
Industry Canada Notice
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certifi-
cation means that the equipment meets telecommunications network 
protective, operation and safety requirements as prescribed in the 
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). 
The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the 
users satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should 
ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local 
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed 
using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be 
aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent deg-
radation of service in some situations. 
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representa-
tive designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the 
user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the tele-
communications company cause to request the user to disconnect the 
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground 
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic 
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution 
may be particularly important in rural areas.  
						

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CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections them-
selves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, 
or electrician, as appropriate. 
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each 
terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of ter-
minals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termina-
tion on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject 
only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Num-
bers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
Important Safety Instructions
Some of the following information may not apply to your particular 
product; however, when using telephone equipment, basic safety pre-
cautions 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 clean-
ing. 
4. This product should not be used while you are in a bathtub, shower 
or pool. Immersion of the product in water could cause an electrical 
shock.
5. Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for 
ventilation, to protect it from overheating. These openings must not 
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by 
placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. 
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless 
proper ventilation is provided.
6. This product should be operated only from the type of power source 
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of 
power supply to your home, consult your local power company.
7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this 
product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
8. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result 
in the risk of fire or electric shock. 
						

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9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet 
slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts 
that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid 
of any kind on the product.
10.  To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this prod-
uct. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous 
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric 
shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 
11. Do not expose this product to extreme temperatures such as found 
near a hot radiator or stove, or in a car parked in the summer sun. 
12. Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc., on this prod-
uct. 
13. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the 
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
14. Never install or modify telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
15. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is spe-
cifically designed for wet locations.
16. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 
17. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qual-
ified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
C. If the product does not operate normally by following the oper-
ating instructions.
D. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been dam-
aged.
E. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
18. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an elec-
trical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from 
lightning. 
19. Do not use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the 
leak.
20. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The 
product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.