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Geemarc MyDECT 100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MyDECT 100 Amplified Big-Button Cordless Telephone...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Unpacking the Telephone DESCRIPTION INSTALLATION Location Setting Up Battery Use HANDSET SETTINGS On/Off Settings Alarm Setting Audio Setup Ringer Setup Tone Setup Language Setting HS Label Auto Answer Date & Time Setting Select Base Handset Default...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS BASE SETTINGS Terminate Handset Dial Mode Setting Flash Time Setting Modify PIN Base Default USING THE TELEPHONE Making a Call Receiving a Call Hands Free Mute Function Receiving Volume Last Number Redial Recalling Recent Numbers Adding Recent Numbers to the Phone Book Deleting Recent Numbers Flash Signal Paging the Handset...
  • Page 5 CONTENTS PHONE BOOK Create a Phone Book Entry View Phone Book Entries Dialling using a Phone Book Entry Modify a Phone Book Entry Delete a Phone Book Entry Delete all Phone Book Entries Phone Book Status ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES Register a New Handset Select a Base Release a Handset...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    This telephone is also hearing aid compatible. Its is important that you read the instructions below in order to use your Geemarc telephone to its full potential. Keep this user guide in a safe place for future reference. This guide explains how to use the following telephone: MyDECT100 This guide applies to single and multiple handset systems.

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Telephone

    • 1 MyDECT100 base • 1 Mains power adaptor • 1 Telephone line cord • 2 x AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries • 1 User Guide For product support and help visit our website at www.geemarc.com Telephone 01707 384438 Or fax 01707 372529...

  • Page 8: Description

    DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION General Description Handset Description (front) Earpiece LCD Display Cancel / Menu / Mute Key OK Key Redial Key Scroll up / Caller ID Key Scroll down / Phonebook Key Intercom Key Dial / End / Power Key Speaker Key Numerical Keypad Microphone...
  • Page 9 DESCRIPTION Handset Description (Rear) Speaker Battery Compartment Cover Battery Contacts...
  • Page 10 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Base Description (Top) Charging Pins Base Description (Base) Page Button...
  • Page 11 DESCRIPTION Dial/Speaker key Make/Answer a call Activates the speakerphone if pressed during a call End/Power key End a call. Long press to power the telephone on and off Navigation Button Up/CID key Scroll up through lists and menu options. Increase the earpiece/speakerphone volume during a call.
  • Page 12 DESCRIPTION Menu key (left) Enter the menu functions in standby mode. Confirm selections & actions. Performs "Flash" function.. Menu key (right) Return to the previous menu. Activate mute during a call. Delete an incorrect character/digit Star key Press and hold to turn on/off keypad lock function.
  • Page 13 DESCRIPTION LCD Screen Description The LCD screen is split into two distinct areas: The icon area. This is found at the top of the screen. This displays the various system icons which help you to use the telephone. The main area. This is found across the centre of the screen. It displays the following: •...
  • Page 14 DESCRIPTION LCD Screen Navigation (left side) key is used to activate the menu. The is used to deactivate the menu and return to standby mode from any menu. keys are used to scroll through the menu. : move backward through the menu : move forward through the menu (left side) key is also used to confirm an action or choice on a screen.
  • Page 15 DESCRIPTION Menu Map Caller ID Book Phone Book Add Entry Change Entry Delete Entry Delete All PB Status BS Setting Terminate HS Dial Mode Flash Time Modify PIN BS Default HS Setting Alarm Audio Setup Ring Setup Tone Setup Language HS Label Auto Answer Date &...

  • Page 16: Installation

    INSTALLATION Location Ensure you situate the telephone close enough to the power socket so that the cable will reach safely without stretching. Also, the mains power needs to be easily accessible in case you need to disconnect the power. Make sure the telephone is at least 1 metre away from other electrical products e.g.TV, radio and monitors so as to avoid interference.

  • Page 17: Setting Up

    INSTALLATION Setting Up Plug the power cable into the power socket on the base. Plug the adaptor end of the power cable into the mains supply and switch the supply on. (*) Connect the line cord plug to the line socket on the base. Connect the other end of the line cord to the PTT socket.

  • Page 18: Battery Use

    INSTALLATION Battery Use icon is continuously displayed at the top right corner of the LCD display. The icon indicates the level of battery power. The more bars displayed, the more power available. When the battery is too weak for the telephone to operate, the handset will automatically switch off.

  • Page 19: Handset Settings

    HANDSET SETTINGS On/Off Settings When the handset is placed on the charger it automatically switches on. Alternatively, press for about 5 seconds. The telephone will enter subscription mode in which the handset is searching for a registered base. On successfully finding a base, the LCD window will display the time (either set by yourself –...

  • Page 20: Alarm Setting

    HANDSET SETTINGS HANDSET SETTINGS HANDSET SETTINGS Alarm Setting You are able to set an alarm and adjust the settings using the handset . Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ Press (left side) to confirm Press (left side) to select...

  • Page 21: Audio Setup

    HANDSET SETTINGS Audio Setup The hands free speaker volume can be adjusted. Likewise, if using an earpiece, the volume heard through the earpiece can be adjusted. Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’...

  • Page 22: Ringer Setup

    HANDSET SETTINGS Ringer Setup Ringer Tones There is a choice of 10 handset ringer tones to notify you of incoming calls. You can select different tones to notify you if the call is internal (from other handsets registered to the same base) or external (from the telephone network).
  • Page 23 HANDSET SETTINGS Ringer Volume There is a choice of five handset ringer volumes. The handset ringer can also be turned off. Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ Press (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘RING SETUP’...

  • Page 24: Tone Setup

    HANDSET SETTINGS Tone Setup A key tone is heard every time you press a key on the handset. This can be switched to silent. Note: Warning tones will still be emitted when an incorrect key is pressed. Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’...

  • Page 25: Language Setting

    HANDSET SETTINGS HANDSET SETTINGS Language Settings The handset supports nine languages. You can select the language used to display menu options. Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ Press (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘LANGUAGE’...

  • Page 26: Hs Label

    HANDSET SETTINGS HS Label The handset has a name - “HS n” (where n is either 1,2,3,4 or 5). This number indicates that the handset is the nth handset registered to the base i..e. HS 1 is the 1st handset registered to the base.

  • Page 27: Auto Answer

    HANDSET SETTINGS HANDSET SETTINGS Auto Answer Auto answer allows you to answer a call by simply picking up the handset from the base without pressing any key. Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’...

  • Page 28: Date & Time Setting

    HANDSET SETTINGS Date and Time Setting Date Format The date format displayed on the handset can be changed. The format can be either dd//mm or mm/dd. Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’...
  • Page 29 HANDSET SETTINGS Date & Time Setting Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ Press (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘DATE & TIME’ Press (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘SET DATE’...

  • Page 30: Select Base

    HANDSET SETTINGS Select Base You can select a base from those already registered to the handset Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ Press (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘SELECT BS’...

  • Page 31: Handset Default

    HANDSET SETTINGS Handset Default You can reset the handset settings to the factory default. Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ Press (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS DEFAULT’...

  • Page 32: Base Settings

    BASE SETTINGS Terminate Handset You can delete a handset registration from a base. Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘BS SETTING’ Press (left side) to confirm Press (left side) again to select ‘TERMINATE HS’...

  • Page 33: Dial Mode Setting

    BASE SETTINGS Dial Mode Setting In the UK, all telephone exchanges now use Tone dialling. The dial mode setting is pre-set to Tone. If your telephone does not dial out, it is probably being used from an older private switchboard (PBX). In this case, the dial mode must be changed to Pulse.

  • Page 34: Flash Time Setting

    BASE SETTINGS Flash Time Setting The flash time setting can be changed. Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘BS SETTING’ Press (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘FLASH TIME’...

  • Page 35: Modify Pin

    BASE SETTINGS Modify PIN The PIN is pre-set to ‘0000’. This can be changed – this is recommended for confidentiality. Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘BS SETTING’ Press (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘MODIFY PIN’...

  • Page 36: Base Default

    BASE SETTINGS Base Default You can reset the base settings to the factory default. Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘BS SETTING’ Press (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘BS DEFAULT’...

  • Page 37: Using The Telephone

    USING THE TELEPHONE Making a Call Pick up handset. Press will be displayed on the LCD When you hear dialing tone, dial the number on the keypad. To end the call simply press or place the handset on the base Pre-Dialling Pick up handset.

  • Page 38: Receiving A Call

    USING THE TELEPHONE Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received the telephone rings. If the caller can be identified (due to subscription to a Caller ID service), the caller’s telephone number will be displayed. If this caller’s number is stored on the Phonebook, the associated name will displayed Telephone number...

  • Page 39: Hands Free

    USING THE TELEPHONE Hands Free You can turn on the speakerphone built into the handset either before or during a call. In this mode there is no need to hold the handset. You will hear the third party through the speaker and the microphone will pick up your voice.

  • Page 40: Receiving Volume

    USING THE TELEPHONE Receiving Volume During a conversation, the keys adjust the ear piece volume level. The volume can be adjusted from level 1 to 5. The selected volume is displayed in the LCD display. The receiving volume range is 0dB to 12dB. Last Number Redial To redial the last number dialled: Pick up handset.

  • Page 41: Adding Recent Numbers To The Phone Book

    USING THE TELEPHONE Adding Recent Numbers to the Phone Book Pick up handset. Press in standby mode to scroll through thedialled numbers until you find the number you wish to add to phone book Press (left side) to confirm Press (left side) again to select ‘ADD TO PB’...

  • Page 42: Deleting Recent Numbers

    USING THE TELEPHONE Deleting Recent Numbers To delete a specific number in the redial memory Pick up handset. Press in standby mode to scroll through the dialled numbers until you find the number you wish to delete Press (left side) to select to scroll through the menu to select ‘DELETE’...
  • Page 43 USING THE TELEPHONE USING THE TELEPHONE USING THE TELEPHONE To delete all numbers in the redial memory Pick up handset. Press in standby mode Press (left side) to select to scroll through the menu to select ‘DELETE ALL’ Press (left side) to select You will be prompted to confirm, press (left side) again to confirm...

  • Page 44: Flash Signal

    USING THE TELEPHONE Flash Signal (left side) key can also be used with special services such as Call Waiting (if provided by your service provider) or transferring external calls to another extension within a private ‘R’. switchboard. The LCD will display Paging the Handset If you wish to locate the handset simply follow the instructions below:...

  • Page 45: Key Lock

    USING THE TELEPHONE Key Lock When this feature is turned on, all buttons except for will be locked and will not function. You can use for answering incoming or intercom calls. When you complete the call and hang up, the telephone returns to lock mode. This lock feature is useful to avoid pressing buttons by mistake.

  • Page 46: Caller Id

    CALLER ID The features described in this section are only available if you subscribe to a Caller ID service from your network provider. Caller ID means you can see who is calling on your handset display (provided the number is not withheld, unavailable or is an international call).

  • Page 47: View Caller Id Book

    CALLER ID View Caller ID Book Press (left side) to activate the menu Press (left side) to select ‘CID BOOK’ The list of numbers in the Caller ID book will be displayed to scroll through the list Alternatively, you can access the book by pressing whilst in standby mode.

  • Page 48: Add A Number From The Caller Id Book To The Phone Book

    CALLER ID Add a Number from the Caller ID Book to the Phone Book Pick up handset. Press in standby mode The list of numbers in the Caller ID book will be displayed to scroll through the list until you find the required number Press (left side) again to select...

  • Page 49: Delete A Number From The Caller Id Book

    CALLER ID Delete a Number from the Caller ID Book Pick up handset. Press in standby mode to scroll through the List until you find the number you wish to delete Press (left side) to select to scroll through the menu to select ‘DELETE’...

  • Page 50: Phone Book

    PHONE BOOK Telephone numbers can be stored in the phone book. It allows you to store frequently used numbers so that you can easily make a call without having to remember or enter the telephone number The phone book can contain 50 entries. Each phone number can contain up to 20 digits and have a name of up to 12 characters.

  • Page 51: Create A Phone Book Entry

    PHONE BOOK Create a Phone Book Entry Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘PHONE BOOK’ Press (left side) to select Press (left side) again to select ‘ADD ENTRY’ The display will show ‘NAME?’Enter the name you wish using the numeric keypad (see character map below).
  • Page 52 PHONE BOOK Note: Press (right side) to clear the last digit and then enter the correct number Press (right side) for more than one second to clear all digits entered and return to standby mode. Insert Pause Inserting a pause provides a delay of 3 seconds. This is necessary with some telephone systems.

  • Page 53: View Phone Book Entries

    PHONE BOOK View Phone Book Entries Pick up handset. Press in standby mode The list of names in the phone book will be displayed to scroll through the list to find the required name Press (left side) to view the telephone number Dialling using a Phone Book Entry Pick up handset.

  • Page 54: Modify A Phone Book Entry

    PHONE BOOK Modify a Phone Book Entry Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘PHONE BOOK’ Press (left side) to select to scroll through the menu to select ‘CHANGE ENTRY’ Press (left side) to select to scroll through the list to find the required phone book entry to be modified Press...
  • Page 55 PHONE BOOK to scroll through the melody menu to select desired ringer tone. As you scroll through, the telephone demonstrates the selected melody. If you want to set a VIP number, you should select a special ring tone for it. The ring tone should be different from the external ring you have set.

  • Page 56: Delete A Phone Book Entry

    PHONE BOOK Delete a Phone Book Entry Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘PHONE BOOK’ Press (left side) to select to scroll through the menu to select ‘DELETE ENTRY’ Press (left side) to select to scroll through the list to find the required phone book entry to be modified Press...

  • Page 57: Delete All Phone Book Entries

    PHONE BOOK Delete All Numbers from the Phone Book Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘PHONE BOOK’ Press (left side) to select to scroll through the menu to select ‘DELETE ALL’ Press (left side) to select You will be prompted to confirm, press (left side)

  • Page 58: Phone Book Status

    PHONE BOOK Phone book Status The phone book status shows the number of entries already stored in the phone book e.g. 05/50 Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘PHONE BOOK’ Press (left side) to select to scroll through the menu to select ‘PB STATUS’...

  • Page 59: Additional Handsets & Bases

    ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES The handset that came with your base is already registered to the base (factory setting). This is registered as handset 1. Each additional handset you purchase must be registered to the base Up to 5 handsets can be registered to one base unit. This means you can make internal calls between registered handsets, transfer an incoming call between handsets and answer a call anywhere in the office/home at any time as all the handsets will call at the...

  • Page 60: Register A New Handset

    ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES Register a new Handset Before registering a handset to the base, you should press and hold the key on the bottom of the base for about 5 seconds and then release it. Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘REGISTER’...

  • Page 61: Select A Base

    ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES Select a Base Your handset can be used with up to 4 bases. See Select Base in Handset Settings. Note: In order to use the handset with more than one base unit, the handset must be registered with each base (see Register a New Handset section).

  • Page 62: Internal Calls

    ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES Internal Calls When using several handsets registered to the same base unit, you can make internal calls and transfer external calls between handsets. Make an Internal Call Press Enter the handset number you wish to page (1-5) Notes: If an incorrect handset number is entered i.e.

  • Page 63: Call Transfer Between Handsets

    ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES Call Transfer between Handsets An external call can be transferred from one handset to another During an external call, when you wish to transfer the call. press . Your external caller will be placed on hold Enter the handset number you wish to transfer to (1-5) The paged handset will ring.

  • Page 64: Three Way Conference Call

    ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES Three Way Conference Call When you have both an external call and an intercom call in progress, you can set up a three way conference call During an external call. press . Your external caller will be placed on hold Enter the handset number you wish to join the three way conference call (1-5) The paged handset will ring.

  • Page 65: Call Waiting

    CALL WAITING Caller ID on Call Waiting When you subscribe to a Call Waiting service from your local telephone service provider, the LCD will display the name and number of the second caller while you are having a conversation with the first caller. Press (left side) to answer the second caller When you have finished with the second caller press...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING General Checks • Make sure that the telephone line cord and adaptor are correctly plugged in and they are not damaged. • Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. • Make sure that the batteries are fully charged. •...
  • Page 67 TROUBLESHOOTING No number is displayed when the telephone rings: • Please contact your telephone network provider to get the caller ID service. • Even if you have subscribed to a caller ID service, if the caller does not want to show their number (private number), the display will show ‘PRIVATE’...

  • Page 68: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION General Only use the power supply included with the product. Only use the approved rechargeable batteries supplied. Do not open the handset (except to replace the handset batteries) or base. Contact the helpline for all repairs. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/ or the release of toxic chemicals.

  • Page 69: Guarantee

    GUARANTEE From the moment your Geemarc product is purchased, Geemarc guarantee it for the period of one year. 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.
  • Page 70 GUARANTEE Electrical connection: The apparatus is designed to operate from a 230V 50Hz supply only. (Classified as ‘hazardous voltage’ according to EN60950 standard). The apparatus does not incorporate an integral power on/off switch. To disconnect the power, either switch off supply at the mains power socket or unplug the AC adaptor.

  • Page 71: Recycling Directives

    - 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. For product support and help visit our website at www.geemarc.com Telephone 01707 384438 Or fax 01707 372529...
  • Page 72 Welwyn Garden City Deutschland 59760 Grande Synthe Hertfordshire, AL7 1SB T: 069 / 96 217 635 For product support: TEL. SERVICE APRES VENTE : 01707 384438 03 28 58 75 99 F: 069 / 96 217 620 www.geemarc.com www.geemarc.com www.geemarc.com...

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