Alarm Operation
Note: The following system dependent features are applicable for 5604 Personal Alarm
license only, see Mitel 5604 Wireless Handset Configuration Manual.
Push-button Alarm
Press the red alarm button twice within two seconds to activate the alarm. An information text
is displayed, default "Personal Alarm" is displayed. The alarm is sent to the alarm central that
distributes it further. After that the handset returns to stand-by mode. Note that you can always
trigger the alarm when you are speaking, editing your settings, or while the handset is locked.
Acoustic Location Signal
An alarm can be followed by an Acoustic Location Signal (ALS). The ALS is a signal from the
handset that sounds for a predefined period of time. The signal is silenced by pressing the Mute
button on the handset.
Test Alarm
Press and hold the red alarm button until the information text is displayed, default "Test Alarm"
is displayed.
Alarm with Location Information
Information about the handset's location can be sent along with an alarm. The location can be
added as follows;
•
Manually added by the user (see "Alarm with Data" on page 35) or
•
An approximately location given by the closest Base Station (see Mitel 5604 Wireless
Handset Configuration Manual) or
•
A precise location given by the DECT location devices (see Mitel 5604 Wireless Handset
Configuration Manual).
Alarm with Data
The data must manually be defined and stored by the user. To use the function, one Soft/Hot
key/Navigation key in the handset must be defined as a shortcut to the menu "Edit alarm data,
see "Short Cuts Menu" on page 54. The stored data is added to all types of alarm at
transmission.
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