1. Vokatra mihoatraview
The Alcatel XL685 is a DECT cordless fixed phone designed for ease of use, particularly for seniors. It combines essential telephony features with enhanced accessibility options.
- XL Format Fixed Phone: Features a large, high-contrast white backlit graphic display, large, ultra-readable characters, contrasting large keys, and a luminous indicator for incoming calls.
- teny Amplification & Hands-Free: Hearing aid compatible, equipped with a loud ringer, an audio boost button that doubles the sound volume with one click (+10dB) up to a maximum of 25dB, and an adjustable hands-free volume for clear conversations.
- Fitantanana ny fifandraisana: Stores up to 100 contacts in its directory, keeps a log of the last 50 calls, and includes two keys for quick access to favorite numbers.
- Unwanted Call Blocking: Block up to 100 unwanted numbers using a dedicated key. An automatic mode allows only registered contacts to ring, blocking 100% of anonymous calls.

Figure 1: Alcatel XL685 DECT Cordless Phone with large display and keys.
2. Inona no ao anaty boaty
Hamarino fa misy ny entana rehetra ao anaty fonosana:
- Finday Alcatel XL685
- Toby toby
- Power Adapter
- Telephone Line Cable
- User Manual
3. Fametrahana
3.1. Mampifandray ny Base Station
- Connect the telephone line cable to the socket on the base station and to your telephone wall socket.
- Ampifandraiso amin'ny toby fototra ny adaptatera herinaratra ary ampidiro amin'ny faladia herinaratra.
- Place the handset on the base station to charge the battery. Ensure the handset is properly seated.
3.2. Fametrahana sy famandrihana bateria
- Sokafy ny fonon'ny efitrefitra bateria ao ambadiky ny finday.
- Insert the supplied NiMH batteries, observing the correct polarity (+/-).
- Akatona ny fonon'ny efitrefitra bateria.
- For optimal performance, charge the handset for at least 15 hours before initial use.

Figure 2: Connecting the Alcatel XL685 phone and its accessories.
4. Torolàlana miasa
4.1. Fanaovana sy fandraisana antso
- Fiantsoana: Dial the number and press the green call button (📞).
- Mandray antso: When the phone rings, press the green call button (📞).
- Famaranana antso: Press the red end call button (☎️) or place the handset back on the base.
- Tsy tanana: Mandritra ny fiantsoana, tsindrio ny bokotra tsy misy tanana mba hampavitrika na hanesorana ny fanamafisam-peo. Ahitsio ny feo amin'ny fampiasana ny fanalahidin'ny fitetezana.
4.2. Using the Audio Boost Function
The Audio Boost function increases the receiver volume for users with hearing difficulties.
- During a call, press the dedicated Audio Boost button (often marked with an ear icon or '+').
- The volume will increase by +10dB, up to a maximum of 25dB.
4.3. Managing Contacts (Directory)
- Manampy fifandraisana: Navigate to the 'Directory' menu, select 'Add New', enter the name and number, then save.
- Speed Dial Keys (M1, M2): Assign frequently called numbers to the M1 and M2 buttons for one-touch dialing. Refer to the detailed manual for programming steps.
- Diarin'ny antso: Access the call log to view the last 50 incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.
4.4. Call Blocking Features
The XL685 offers robust call blocking to enhance your peace of mind.
- Fanakanana tanana: During or after a call from an unwanted number, press the dedicated call blocking button (often marked with a 'STOP' or '🚫' icon) to add the number to the block list. Up to 100 numbers can be blocked.
- Fanakanana mandeha ho azy: Activate the automatic blocking mode via the phone's menu. In this mode, only numbers saved in your directory will be able to ring through. All other calls, including anonymous ones, will be blocked.

Figure 3: Call blocking features on the Alcatel XL685.
4.5. Display and Menu Navigation
- The large graphic display shows caller ID, menu options, and phone status.
- Use the navigation keys (up/down arrows) to scroll through menu options.
- Press the 'OK' or 'Menu' button to confirm selections or enter the main menu.

Figure 4: Key features of the Alcatel XL685 for enhanced usability.
5. Fikojakojana
- Fanadiovana: Ampiasao malefaka, damp lamba hanadiovana ny handset sy ny toby. Aza mampiasa mpanadio abrasive na solvents.
- Fikarakarana bateria: Replace batteries when their performance significantly degrades. Use only recommended NiMH battery types.
- Fepetra ara-tontolo iainana: Fadio ny mampiseho ny finday amin'ny mari-pana tafahoatra, tara-masoandro mivantana, na ny hamandoana.
6. Famahana olana
| OLANA | Antony mety hitranga | vahaolana |
|---|---|---|
| Tsy misy feo dial | Phone line cable not connected or faulty. | Check phone line connections. Test with another phone if possible. |
| Handset tsy mi-charge | Handset not correctly placed on the base, dirty charging contacts, or faulty battery. | Ataovy azo antoka fa mipetraka tsara ny finday. Diovy ny fifandraisana fiampangana. Soloy ny bateria raha ilaina. |
| Ratsy kalitao antso | Out of range from base, interference, or low battery. | Move closer to the base. Avoid other electronic devices. Charge handset battery. |
| Cannot block calls | Call blocking feature not activated or incorrect settings. | Refer to section 4.4 for call blocking instructions. Ensure the feature is enabled. |
7. Famaritana
| endri-javatra | antsipirihany |
|---|---|
| Marika | Alcatel |
| Laharana modely | XL685 |
| loko | White |
| Karazana finday | Tsy misy tady |
| Fitaovana mifanentana | Standard Telephone Network (PSTN), Potentially other common telephone networks |
| Karazana bateria | NiMH |
| Isan'ny Batterie | 2 AAA (tafiditra) |
| KEVITRA | plastika |
| Loharanon-kery | Battery Powered |
| Karazana rafitra famaliana | Digital (if applicable to specific variant) |
| Multi-line Operation | Fampiasana andalana tokana |
| ID mpiantso | ENY |
8. Warranty sy fanohanana
The Alcatel XL685 comes with a Garantie mpanamboatra 2 taona. For technical support, troubleshooting assistance, or warranty claims, please contact Alcatel customer service or refer to the official Alcatel webtranokala momba ny fifandraisana.
Azafady, tehirizo ny porofon'ny fividiananao ho an'ny fiantohana.
9. Loharano fanampiny
9.1. Lahatsary vokatra
Alcatel TMAX 10 - Corded Phone with Large Keys for Seniors
This video demonstrates the features of the Alcatel TMAX 10, a corded phone with large keys designed for seniors, showcasing similar accessibility features to the XL685.
Product Summary Video
A brief video summarizing the key aspects and benefits of the Alcatel XL685 phone.
9.2. Sary vokatra

Figure 5: Close-up of the Alcatel XL685's large display and keypad.

Sary 6: lafiny view of the Alcatel XL685 cordless phone, highlighting its ergonomic design.

Figure 7: Another perspective of the Alcatel XL685 cordless phone.

Figure 8: Features for easy calling and enhanced audio on the Alcatel XL685.

Figure 9: The Alcatel XL685, designed with large keys and display for seniors.

Figure 10: Key features of the Alcatel XL685 including ECO-DECT and Audio-Boost.

Figure 11: Comparison of Alcatel XL685 and XL595 models, highlighting available configurations.





