will this operated with an included ac adapter or do you need batteries?
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from the manual: The four AA batteries are required for the following features to work:speakerphone, mute, flash, caller ID, display, menu, directory, redial, speeddial, clock, Audio Assist® and the INCOMING CALL light. There is no mention of an AC adapter
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It has batteries (4 AAs) but I don't see any place to plug in an ac adapter.
1807648
The phone does not require an ac adapter to recharge the batteries. It uses the current present on the phone line to trickle-charge the internal batteries when the line is not in use.
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It requires batteries only if you want to use ALL features of the phone. Without batteries the phone works fine (you can make and receive calls), the speakerphone works great and the display works for making and receiving calls (you see the number you are dialing, but it is not backlit). Without batteries you can't use Caller ID, and the display is never backlit. It also briefly displays a "check batteries" message each time you use the phone. I don't care about the battery-dependent functions because I just wanted a phone that would make and receive calls during a power outage, and the screen works sufficiently to do that during an outage. I hate using batteries if I don't have to so I haven't ever put them in. I'm sure it can do other things too that would work if I used the batteries, but I've never tried. If you are looking for a basic phone you can keep plugged into a phone jack without the need for AC power OR batteries -- this is it. It will ring for incoming calls, show the number you are dialing for outgoing calls and the sound is great. As a bonus the speakerphone works without batteries, Call Waiting still works fine (if you have it) and so do the MUTE and FLASH buttons on the phone. I haven't tried Audio Assist so I don't know if it's battery dependent. It's a real cost-saver that you DON'T have to put in any batteries to get all the basic phone functions. This makes it a truly great backup phone -- but because the sound and speakerphone are so great I use mine daily in my home office. (However I still use it without batteries because I already have an answering machine and call log on the main house phone). One more thing...if you're just keeping it in a closet until the power fails...you won't have to find batteries for the phone. Save those for your flashlight ;) Show
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There is no included ac adaptor, nor does there seem to be anyplace to connect one. You need batteries.
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We purchased this AC adapter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WJ218U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 So no batteries... not sure if that's an option as this is the only thing we've done. Works great and plugs into the outlet which is connected to the light switch.
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It has an AC adapter. You also have the option to use batteries for thr parent unit.
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No it does not. runs on batteries or says you can purchase an ac adapter separately.
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No ac adapter. Sucks because eats the batteries in no time. So rechargeable batteries is the way to go with this.
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It needs an AC adapter at all times. They are currently working on a battery module, though.
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It comes with the AC adapter. I use this one on my work bench, so I use it plugged in. I have a different one at my desk that is battery powered. Both of them work well.
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I never installed batteries but as I recall it needs them or the AC power to operate.
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No batteries needed. It has a built in battery that recharges by plugging in the AC adapter. The battery has a very long life when you charge it.
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This product can operate on batteries (not included) or with a power adaptor (not included)From the instruction booklet:On the rear of the product there is an A/C adaptor jack to be used with a power adaptor. In order to utilize the A/C jack the only power adaptor recommended for use is:DC 9V200mACentre positive(Adaptor not included)
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it is battery operated. as I recall it takes 2 "C" batteries. I have not used it long enough to determine battery life. I believe there is an AC adaptor port as well.
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Either. It can use batteries or use the ac adapter. We always use it plugged in but it does have battery option.
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It runs on batteries. Don't bother with the adapter. On batteries it can be placed anywhere.
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It comes with an AC adapter and it battery operated also. Good deal for the money.
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The one we have has an AC power cord. I do not think it has adapter and batteries
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It plugs into a wall outlet( 2 pronged ) not an ac adapter plug but unfortunately it doesn't run on batteries hope this helps
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The unit is battery operated. The one I received did not include a battery.