Geemarc AMPLIDECT COMBI 595 Quick Start Guide

Introduction

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Congratulations on purchasing your Geemarc AMPLIDECT COMBI 595 telephone. This telephone offers all the advantages of cordless technology (compliant with Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications- DECT standard) together with an easy to see big button keypad, ideal for those who suffer with poor sight. This telephone is also hearing aid compatible. It is important that you read the instructions below in order to use your Geemarc telephone to its full potential.

Package contents

1 Telephone base, 1 Corded handset, 1 cordless Handset, 2 power adapters, 1 Charger, 1 Telephone line cord, 3 Ni-Mh batteries, 1 Quick user guide.

Installation

Connecting the telephone

Connect the telephone cable to the telephone line socket (A) and to the telephone wall socket (B).
Connect the handset curly cord to the base(E).
Connect the power adapter jack to base and charger (C) then connect the power adapter plug in mains power (D).

NOTE: Use only the power adapters supplied with the phone.

Connecting the battery

Slide the battery cover downwards Install the 3 batteries into the socket as indicated, matching correct polarity (+,-).
Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, and then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.

Charging the batteries

Charge the batteries for at least 16 hours when charging for the first time.

Overview

Base overview

1	LCD DISPLAY
2	IN USE: ON during a call.
3	RING light Flashes when there is an incoming call. Steadily on when the answering machine is turned on. Flashes when there are new memos or messages in the answering machine.
4	MENU / OK In idle mode: Press to access the main menu. In sub-menu mode: Press to confirm the selection. In Redial list/Call list: Press to store the number into Phonebook.
5	PHONEBOOK: In idle: Press to access the phonebook.
6	CALLS (CALL LIST) In idle mode: Press to access the call list.
7	INT // MUTE / CLEAR In main menu mode: Press to go back to idle screen. In sub-menu mode: Press to go back to previous level. In sub-menu mode: Press and hold to go back to idle screen. In editing / predialing mode: Press to clear a character/digit. In editing / predialing mode: Press and hold to delete all the character / digits. During a call: Press to mute / unmute the microphone. In ringing: Press to silence the base ringer. In idle mode: Press to intercom another system handset.
8	MEMORY KEYS (3 PHOTO SPEED DIAL KEYS; 1 TONE KEY - M4 In idle mode: Press to dial out to the number stored in the memory key. During a call: press M4 to increase the high frequency or the low frequencies.
9	VOLUME BOOST / SOS During a call: Press to activate/deactivate the VOLUME BOOST function. In idle mode: Press and hold for 2 seconds to launch the emergency calling sequence set in your phone. In SOS mode: press and hold for 2 seconds to stop the emergency call.
10	SPEAKER In Idle mode or Phonebook/ Call list/ Redial list view mode: Press to make a call with speakerphone.
11	ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD, STAR (), HASH/RECALL ( /R) In predial or editing mode: Press to insert a digit. 0 key in predial or editing mode: Press and hold to insert a pause. On line: Press the key R/ to make a recall.

12	NAVIGATION KEYS UP In menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu items. In Phonebook list / Redial list / Call list: Press to scroll up the list. In editing mode: Press to move the cursor one character to the right. During a call or TAM message playback: Press to increase the volume. REPEAT / OGM In Idle mode: Press and hold 2 sec until beep to record OGM. Press / to stop the recording. In TAM message playback mode: Press to go back to previous message. MEMO / SKIP FORWARD In Idle mode: Press and hold 2 sec until beep to record a memo and press/ to stop the recording. In TAM message playback mode: Press to skip to next message. DOWN / REDIAL LIST In Idle mode: Press to access the redial list. In menu mode: Press to scroll down the menu items. In Phonebook list / Redial list / Call list view mode: Press to scroll down the list. In editing mode: Press to move the cursor one character to the left. During a call or TAM message playback: Press to decrease the volume.
13	/ PLAY / STOP In Idle mode: Press to playback messages. During TAM message playback: Press to stop playing messages.
14	SLOW During TAM MSG playback: Press to playback messages in slow speed.
15	DELETE In TAM message playback mode: Press to delete the current TAM message playback. In idle mode: Press and hold to delete all old messages.
16	ANS ON / OFF In Idle: Press to switch the answering machine ON or OFF. The cassette tape icon is displayed on the screen if activate.

Handset overview

17	EARPIECE
18	LCD DISPLAY
19	CHARGE LIGHT Steadily on when the handset is charging in the charger.
20	MENU / OK In idle mode: Press to access the main menu. In sub-menu mode: Press to confirm the selection. During a call: Press to access Intercom/ Phonebook / Redial list /Call log/Record call.

21	UP / CALL LIST In idle mode: Press to access the redial list. In menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu items. In phonebook list / redial list / call list: Press to scroll up the list. In editing mode: Press to move the cursor one character to the right. During a call: Press to increase the listening volume. During ringing: Press to increase the ringer volume.
22	TALK ON / SPEAKERPHONE In idle/pre-dial mode: Press to make a call in earpiece mode. In phonebook/redial list /call list: Press to make a call to the selected entry in the list in earpiece mode. During ringing: Press to answer a call in earpiece mode. On line: Press again to pass in speakerphone mode. Press again to switch to earpiece mode.
23	DOWN / PHONEBOOK In idle mode: Press to access the phonebook. In menu mode: Press to scroll down the menu items. In phonebook list / redial list / call list: Press to scroll down the list. In editing mode: Press to move the cursor one character to the left. During a call: Press to decrease the listening volume. During ringing: Press to decrease the ringer volume.
24	MICROPHONE
25	VOLUME BOOST / SOS During a call: Press to activate/deactivate the VOLUME BOOST function. In idle mode: Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the emergency calling sequence set in your handset. In SOS mode: press and hold for 2 seconds to stop the emergency call.
26	TONE During a call: Press this key to increase the high frequency or the low frequencies.
27	CANCEL / MUTE In main menu mode: Press to go back to idle screen. In sub-menu mode: Press to go back to previous menu. In editing/pre-dial mode: Press to delete a character / digit. In editing/pre-dial mode: Press and hold to delete all the characters / digits. During a call: Press to mute/resume the microphone. In idle mode: Press to intercom another handset.
28	TALK OFF During a call: Press to end a call and go back to idle screen. In menu / editing mode: Press to go back to idle screen. During ringing: Press to silence the handset ringer.
29	ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD, STAR (), 0, and HASH/RECALL ( R ) In predial or editing mode: Press to insert a digit / character and R. During a call: Press and hold R to make a Flash (Recall). 0 key in idle / pre-dial mode / number editing mode: Press and hold to insert a pause.

Menu setting

Base menu

CALL LOG: ► Incoming call list
PHOTO MEM: ►M1 ►M2 ►M3 ►M4
PHONEBOOK: ►ALL ►SPEED DIAL ►VIP
CALL BLOCK: ►BLACK LIST►SETTINGS(BLOCK MODE-W/O NUM)
INTERCOM: HANDSET 1-2-3 or ALL
DATE & TIME: ►DATE FORM ►TIME FORM ►SET DATE
TEXT LANG: ►ENGLISH ►FRANÇAIS ►DEUTCH ►ITALIANO ►NEDERLANDS ►ESPANOL ►PORTUGUES...
BS SETTING: ►RING SETUP ►KEY TONE ►FLASH TIME ►FIRST RING ►DEFAULT

PAGE ALL HS
REGISTER
SET SOS: ►SOS NUMBER ►SOS MSG ►SOS LANG
REMINDER: ►ALARM 1 ►ALARM 2 ►ALARM 3 ►ALARM 4 ►ALARM 5 ►ALARM 6 ►ALARM 7 ►ALARM 8 ►ALARM 9 ►ALARM 10
TLK DIGITS: ►OFF ►ON
ANS. SYS: ►PLAYBACK ►DEL OLD ►MEMO ►TAM ON/OFF ►SET TAM (TAM LANG, CALL SCREEN, TAM MSG, ANS. DELAY, REC. TIME, REMOTE ACC, CHANGE PIN, MSG ALERT)

Handset menu

CALL LOG: ►RECEIVED
PHOTO MEM: ►M1 ►M2 ►M3 ►M4
PHONEBOOK: ►ALL (ADD-VIEW-EDIT-DELETE-DELETE ALL-ADD VIP-ADD TO PM-ADD TO SD-STATUS) ►SPEED DIAL ►VIP
CALL BLOCK: ►BLACK LIST►SETTINGS(BLOCK MODE-W/O NUM)
INTERCOM: ►BASE or HANDSET X
BS SETTING: ►BS RINGER ►RING VOL ►FLASH TIME ►FIRST RING
HS SETTING: ►RING SETUP ►TONE SETUP ►AUTO BOOST ►TEXT LANG ►DATE & TIME ►REGISTER ►DEFAULT
SET SOS: ►SOS NUMBER ►SOS MSG ►SOS LANG
REMINDER: ►ALARM 1 ►ALARM 2 ►ALARM 3 ►ALARM 4 ►ALARM 5 ►ALARM 6 ►ALARM 7 ►ALARM 8 ►ALARM 9 ►ALARM 10
TLK DIGITS: ►ON ►OFF
ANS. SYS: ►PLAYBACK ►DEL OLD ►MEMO ►TAM ON/OFF ►SET TAM (TAM LANG, CALL SCREEN, TAM MSG, ANS. DELAY, REC. TIME, REMOTE ACC, CHANGE PIN, MSG ALERT)

Registration

NOTE: Handset and base station are pre-registered. Up to four handsets can be registered to a single base station.

Registration a handset
On Base: Press MENU/OK , select ▼/▲ REGISTER.

Press MENU/OK to see REGISTERING... (If the registration is successful, there will be a confirmation beep).

On Handset: Press . Use ▼/▲ to select HS SETTING. Press . Use ▼/▲ to select REGISTER.

Press and REGISTERING is display.

After a short delay, if the registration is successful, there will be a confirmation beep, and the handset display will go back to idle mode with the new handset number shown. The base display will also go back to idle mode.

Intercom

Internal Call

On Base: Press , and ▼/▲ to select HS 1 - 4.

Press MENU/OK to call the handset.

On Handset: Press CANCEL MUTE, and ▼/▲ to select the desired handset number, Base or ALL and press MENU/OK.

Call All Handsets

Base: Press , and ▼/▲ to select ALL, press MENU/OK to connect.

On Handset: Make point 1 in chapter internal call and choose ALL.

Transfer an External Call On Base: Press MENU/OK twice, and ▼/▲ to select hanset number, press on handset. After connection quit the call on base.

On Handset:

1. Press MENU/OK, and ▼/▲ to select INTERCOM. Press MENU/OK.
2. Choose the desired handset number, Base or ALL and press MENU/OK.

After connection quit the call on handset by pressing .

Conference Call

On Handset or Base: Make procedure in chapter external call and choose the desired handset number with the key ▼/▲. After connection press and hold until CONFERENCE is shown.

NOTE: Any party that hangs up during a conference call will leave the other party still connected with the external call.

Phonebook

Your phone can store up to 50 private phonebooks with names and numbers. Each phonebook entry can have a maximum of 20 digits for the phone number and 10 characters for the name.

Phonebook entries are stored alphabetically by name and are identical in the base and handset.

To add new entry

In idle mode:
On Base:

1. Press MENU/OK, and ▼/▲ to select PHONEBOOK and press twice MENU/OK to access the phonebook list (or empty).
2. Press MENU/OK and select ADD.
3. Press MENU/OK then enter phone number.
4. Press MENU/OK and enter the name.
5. Press MENU/OK to save.

On handset:

1. Press , and ▼/▲ to select PHONEBOOK and press twice to access the phonebook list (or empty).
2. Press and select ADD.
3. Press then enter phone number.
4. Press and enter the name.
5. Press to save.

Set Speed Dial Key

On Handset

1. Press MENU/OK and ▲/▼ to select PHONEBOOK.
2. Press MENU/OK and ▲/▼ to select SPEED DIAL.
3. Press MENU/OK, use. ▲/▼ to select the speed dial key.
4. Press MENU/OK , select ADD or EDIT.
5. Press MENU/OK then enter the phone number.
6. Press MENU/OK then enter the NAME.
7. Press MENU/OK to confirm.

To use one speed dial key, press and hold in idle mode the key between 1 to 9 for 3 seconds (you hear a beep of confirmation). It is the same speed dial keys for the base and for the handsets cordless.

Make SOS emergency calls

On Base
Press and hold 2 seconds on the base to launch the emergency calling sequence from the SOS 1 number to SOS 4 number. A call will be first dialed to the SOS 1 number. If the SOS 1 number does not answer in 60 seconds, the call be will made to the SOS 2 number, and so on. See note.

On handset
Press and hold 3 seconds on the handset to launch the emergency calling sequence from the SOS 1 number to SOS 4 number. A call will be first dialed to the SOS 1 number. If the SOS 1 number does not answer in 60 seconds, the call be will made to the SOS 2 number, and so on. See note.

NOTE:

• The other party receiving the SOS message must press any number on their phone to open the SOS call. Thereafter by pressing any number on their phone every two minutes will keep the emergency call open else the phone stops the call 10 seconds after.
• To stop the procedure launch by error, press and hold the SOS key until the alarm SOS stop.

Record SOS messages

You can record your customized SOS message to be played when you dial out an SOS emergency call otherwise the default message will be played.

On Base

1. Press MENU/OK, and ▼/▲ to select SET SOS.
2. Press MENU/OK, and ▼/▲ to select SOS MSG.
3. Press MENU/OK and ▼/▲ to select RECORD.
4. Press MENU/OK to start SOS message recording and "RECORDING ANNC..." will be displayed.
5. Press MENU/OK to save your SOS message.

On handset:

1. Press , and ▼/▲ to select SET SOS.
2. Press , and ▼/▲ to select SOS MSG.
3. Press and ▼/▲ to select RECORD.
4. Press to start SOS message recording and "RECORDING" will be displayed.
5. Press to save your SOS message.

Play SOS messages

On Base

1. Press MENU/OK, and ▼/▲ to select SET SOS.
2. Press MENU/OK, and ▼/▲ to select SOS MSG.
3. Press MENU/OK and ▼/▲ to select PLAY.
4. Press MENU/OK to to start SOS message playback.
5. Press PLAY/STOP to stop SOS message playback.

On handset:

1. Press , and ▼/▲ to select SET SOS.
2. Press , and ▼/▲ to select SOS MSG.
3. Press and ▼/▲ to select PLAY.
4. Press to start SOS message playback.
5. Press or 5 key to stop SOS message playback.

Picture big button memories

You have the choice to store 3 picture memories and one direct memory on the base.

On Base:

1. Press MENU/OK , and ▼/▲ to select PHOTO MEM.
2. Press MENU/OK , and ▼/▲ to select M1 to M4.
3. Press MENU/OK and ▼/▲ to select ADD or EDIT and VOICE TAG.
4. Press MENU/OK then enter number.
5. Press MENU/OK then enter name.
6. Press MENU/OK to save.

On handset:

1. Press , and ▼/▲ to select PHOTO MEM.
2. Press , and ▼/▲ to select M1 to M4.
3. Press and ▼/▲ to select ADD or EDIT and VOICE TAG.
4. Press then enter number.
5. Press then enter name.
6. Press to save.

You have the option to enter a voice name in choose VOICE TAG and RECORD at the point 3.
If you receive a call with the number registered with a voice tag, you can hear the voice name on the base and on the handset.

NOTES:

• To use a picture big button memory in idle mode, press the picture on the base.
• If you want to pass the call from the speakerphone to the handset, lift the handset off the base to take the call.
• If the handset is not placed on the base, press to take the line in speakerphone mode and place the handset on the base.

Answering machine

Your telephone base includes a telephone answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is on. The answering machine can store up to 59 messages within the maximum recording time of approximately 15 minutes. As well as recording incoming messages, you can record memos for other users of your phone.

Switching Answering Machine On/Off

On Base:
Press ANS ON/OFF to switch the answering machine ON or OFF.

On handset:

1. Press , and ▼/▲ to select ANS.SYS.
2. Press , and ▼/▲ to select TAM ON/OFF
3. Press and ▼/▲ to select ON or OFF.
4. Press to confirm.

Play Messages on TAM

If you have new messages, the display will show e.g.2 NEW MESSAGES, which means you have 2 new messages. The new messages are played first, and then are saved as old messages, until they are deleted. Old messages are played again after all new messages are played completely.

On Base:
Press PLAY/STOP to start the playback.

On handset:

1. Press , and ▼/▲ to select ANS.SYS.
2. Press , and ▼/▲ to show PLAYBACK.
3. Press to start message playback and the screen displays the date and hour of the message received.
4. During message playback, press ▼/▲ to adjust the message playback volume respectively.

NOTES: After new message is played, the new message will be saved as an old message automatically unless it is deleted.

5. Press and ▼/▲ to select STOP, FORWARD, PREVIOUS or DELETE to perform the following functions during message playback.

• STOP: Stop the current message playback and return to the ANS. MACHINE menu.
• SLOW ON: to reduce the speed of the playback.
• FORWARD: Skip to play the next message. The date and hour information of the next message will display if there is next message. ●
• PREVIOUS: Skip to repeat playing the current message from the beginning. The date and hour information of the current message will display.
• DELETE: Delete the current message and the next message will be played.

6. Press to confirm the setting.

Set the Answer Delay

You can set the number of rings before the answering machine answers and starts playing your OGM. You can set the answering machine to answer after two to ten rings or TIME SAVER.

The TIME SAVER function answers calls after 6 ring signals, until the first new message has been registered then the answering machine switches to answering after approximately 2 signals. This is useful when using remote access; if you call up the answering machine and there is no reply after four rings it means there are no messages recorded and you can hang up before you are charged for the call.

On handset:

REMOTE OPERATIONS

If you are away from your home, you can call your answering machine to switch on or off the answering machine and listen to your messages remotely using another tone-dialing phone.

1. Place a call from a tone-dialing phone.
2. When the answering machine answers the call and starts playing OGM, press .
3. Enter the 4-digit Remote Access PIN (default PIN is 0000).
4. Press the following keys to carry out your desired function.

KEY	FUNCTION
	While message is not playing	While message is playing
2		Delete the current message playback
4		Repeat playing the current message from the beginning. Press twice to skip backward to the previous message
5		Stop the current message playback
6		Skip forward to play the next message
7	Turn on the answering machine
9	Turn off the answering machine
	Enter the 4-digit remote access PIN

NOTES:

• When your answering machine memory is full, the answer mode will change to ANSWER ONLY automatically.
• It will change to ANS & RECORD mode automatically after some messages have been deleted.
• You cannot delete new messages until they have been listened to.

FUNCTION MESSAGE ALERT

When you have a new message, you can hear a beep every 10 seconds. If you want deactivate this beep, follow the procedure.

Using the handset:

1. Press , and ▼/▲ to select ANS.SYS.
2. Press , and ▼/▲ to show SET TAM.
3. Press and ▼/▲ to select MSG ALERT.
4. Press and ▼/▲ to select OFF.
5. Press to confirm.

Alarm function

You have the choice to enter 10 Alarms.

On handset:

1. Press , and ▼/▲ to select REMINDER.
2. Press , and ▼/▲ to select your alarm.
3. Press and ▼/▲ to select ON/OFF.
4. Press and select ON.
5. Press and enter the time.
6. Press and choose the frequency.
7. Press to confirm.

Talking function

You have the choose to activate or deactivate the function Talking Digits. Activate: this function announces the digit dial or the CID number when you receive a call and that you have subscribed to the service.

On Base:

1. Press MENU/OK, and ▼/▲ to select TLK DIGITS.
2. Press MENU/OK, and ▼/▲ to select ON to OFF.
3. Press MENU/OK to confirm.

On handset:

1. Press , and ▼/▲ to select TLK DIGITS.
2. Press , and ▼/▲ to select ON to OFF.
3. Press to confirm.

Function First ring

Sometimes, our phone rings one time to inform that we have any voice message on the line. To remove this ringer, you must activate the function.

On the base In idle mode:

1. Press MENU/OK, and ▼/▲to select BS SETTING.
2. Press MENU/OK and ▼/▲to select FIRST RING.
3. Press MENU/OK and select ON.
4. Press to save.

MAINTENANCE

Clean the surface of the housing with a soft, fluff-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.

GUARANTEE

From the moment your Geemarc product is purchased, Geemarc guarantee it for the period of two years. During this time, all repairs or replacements (at our discretion) are free of charge. Should you experience a problem then contact our help line or visit our website at www.geemarc.com.

The guarantee does not cover accidents, negligence or breakages to any parts. The product must not be tampered with or taken apart by anyone who is not an authorized Geemarc representative. The Geemarc guarantee in no way limits your legal rights.

YOUR RECEIPT IS PART OF YOUR GUARANTEE AND MUST BE RETAINED AND PRODUCED IN THE EVENT OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

Please note: The guarantee applies to the United Kingdom only.

DECLARATIONS

CE Directives
Geemarc Telecom SA hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive RED 2014/53/UE. The CE declaration of conformity may be consulted at www.geemarc.com

Recycling Directives
The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) has been put in place for the products at the end of their useful life are recycled in the best way. When this product is finished with, please do not put it in your domestic waste bin. Please use one of the following disposal options:

• Remove the batteries and deposit them in an appropriate WEEE skip.
  Deposit the product in an appropriate WEEE skip.
• Or, hand the old product to the retailer. If you purchase a new one, they should accept it.

Thus if you respect these instructions you ensure human health and environmental protection.

Technical specifications

Basic Information
Valid Range: Indoor : 50m I Outdoor: 300m
Handset Operating Time: Standby time: 100 hours Talk time: 10 hours approx

RF Parameter
Frequency: 1.88 GHz to 1.9GHz
Nb Channels: 10

Power Supply
Base: Input:100-240V 50/60Hz; Output: 6V, 800mA adapter
Charger: Input:100-240V 50/60Hz; Output: 6V, 450mA adapter
Handset: 3 batteries, AAA 1.2V/600mAh rechargeable

For product support and help visit our website at ww.geemarc.com

United Kingdom:
5B Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1SB,UK telephone 01707 387602 or fax 01707 832529

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References

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