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  • Page 1 Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset OmniPCX Office Rich Communication Edition User Manual 8AL90311USAAed01-1436...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TELEPHONE 1.1 P HONE DESCRIPTION 1.2 S TATUS ICONS 1.3 MENU ICONS 1.4 C ALL ICONS 1.5 A MENU CCESSING THE AND NAVIGATING 1.6 H ANDSET IN ICON DISPLAY MODE 2 GETTING STARTED 2.1 I...
  • Page 3 Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 5 SHARING 5.1 A NSWERING THE GENERAL BELL 5.2 C ALL PICK 5.3 H UNTING GROUPS 5.4 D IVERTING HUNTING GROUP CALLS 5.5 S ENDING A WRITTEN MESSAGE TO AN INTERNAL CALLER 5.6 S END A VOICE MESSAGE COPY 5.7 S...
  • Page 4 Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 8 REGISTERING THE TELEPHONE 8.1 R EGISTERING THE TELEPHONE ON A SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME 8.2 R EGISTERING THE TELEPHONE ON OTHER SYSTEMS 9 ACCESSORIES 9.1 P HONE PACKAGE 9.2 C HARGERS AND POWER SUPPLY 9.3 D...
  • Page 5 The DECT functions provided by your Alcatel-Lucent system allow user mobility management via DECT cordless telephones. Radio coverage of the Alcatel-Lucent system is ensured by a network of radio base stations. The coverage area of a radio base station is called a cell.
  • Page 6 - Friwo FW7712 (rating I/P:AC 100-240V, 125mA; O/P: DC 5V, 0.9A).  You can charge the device by connecting it to a USB 2.0 port (type A). Use only the cable provided with the 8242 DECT Handset Desktop Charger (USB “A“ plug), or the 82x2 DECT Handset Dual Charger. ...

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Telephone

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 1 Getting to know your telephone 1.1 Phone description Your phone can be configured to display icons or labels. All descriptions in this user documentation refer to the handset in icon display mode. To ensure that your set matches the documentation make sure the phone is configured correctly.
  • Page 8 Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset  Green steady: the phone is on the charger and the battery is fully charged.  Red steady: the phone is on the charger and the battery is charging.  Slow yellow flashing: Telephonic event such as unread message, missed call, etc.

  • Page 9: Status Icons

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 1.2 Status icons The status icons are displayed on the welcome screen and indicate the status of the telephone. Battery charge level. Received messages voice mail and callback request texts and unanswered calls. Appointment programmed. Call diversion activated.

  • Page 10: Menu

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 1.3 MENU icons The MENU is accessible from the welcome screen by pressing the OK key. It provides access to all the functions available on your system. All icons are described in their unselected state. When selected, the icons are displayed in a purple.

  • Page 11: Call Icons

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 1.4 Call icons Making a call. Receiving a call. Call on hold. Accessing the directories. Transferring a call. Switching to DTMF signals. Setting up a conference. Forwarding your calls to your voice message service. Parking an external communication.

  • Page 12: Accessing The Menu And Navigating

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 1.5 Accessing the MENU and navigating Press the OK key when phone displays the welcome screen Access the menu. Press the Access menu key. Select a function in the MENU. Use the navigator keys and press the OK key to select a function.

  • Page 13: Handset In Icon Display Mode

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 1.6 Handset in icon display mode Your phone can be configured to display icons or labels. All descriptions in this user documentation refer to the handset in icon display mode. To ensure that your set matches the documentation make sure the phone is configured correctly.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 2 Getting started In order to have a fully operational Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset, make sure that you have the following items: the battery, the AC/DC adapter, the power supply and the USB cable. 2.1 Installing the battery in the telephone ...

  • Page 15: Charging Your Telephone Battery

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset Lift up the cover. Remove the battery from its compartment as shown in the drawing. 2.2 Charging your telephone battery 2.2.1 Charging the battery on a single charger Put your phone on its support. Plug the USB cable into the 5V socket of the desktop charger. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC/DC adaptor.
  • Page 16 Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 2.2.2 Charging the battery on a dual charger Place the handset front forward into the Dual Charger upper slot. Place a spare Battery Pack in the front slot, charging contacts down. To remove the spare battery, push down on the front button.

  • Page 17: Switching On Your Telephone

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 2.2.5 Autonomy of your telephone On standby in the radio coverage zone. Up to 160 hours. In continuous conversation. Up to 20 hours if economy mode is activated, 17 hours if economy mode is not activated.

  • Page 18: Using Your Telephone

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 3 Using your telephone 3.1 Making a call  Dial.  Send the call. You are in communication:  Hang up. To make an external call, dial the outside line access code before dialing your contact number 3.2 Calling from your personal directory...

  • Page 19: Calling Your Caller By Name (Company Directory)

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 3.3 Calling your caller by name (company directory)  Access MENU.  Contacts  Directory  Enter the first letters of your contact’s surname.  Apply.  Select the desired name.  Send the call. If several names come up, you can refine the search by entering the successive letters (second, third, etc.) of the name you are looking for.

  • Page 20: Redialing

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 3.5 Redialing 3.5.1 Call back one of the last numbers dialed  Long press.  Access MENU.  Dialed  Select the number in the list.  Send the call. 3.6 Requesting automatic callback if internal number is busy Transfer to voicemail ...

  • Page 21: During A Conversation

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 3.7 During a conversation During a call and without losing the connection, there are several ways to access the options offered by your system, using:  The list of icons at the top of the screen.

  • Page 22: During A Conversation

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 4 During a conversation 4.1 Make a second call  You are in conversation with one caller.  Dial the number.  Send the call.  The first call is on hold. Recover the caller on hold: ...

  • Page 23: Switching Between Two Calls (Broker Call)

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 4.3 Switching between two calls (Broker call) During a call, to recover the caller on hold:  Recover the caller on hold. You can establish the identity of the waiting call without taking it by using the navigate-left-right key.

  • Page 24: Three-Way Conference With Internal And/Or External Callers (Conference)

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 4.5 Three-way conference with internal and/or external callers (conference) During a conversation, a second call is on hold:  Conference.  You are in conference mode. Cancel conference and return to first caller (If conference is active): ...

  • Page 25: Activate/Deactivate Voice Frequency

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 4.7 Activate/deactivate voice frequency This feature depends on the system configuration. If necessary, contact your administrator. During a call, you sometimes have to send DTMF signals, for example, for a voice message service, an automatic switchboard or when remotely consulting an answering machine: ...

  • Page 26: Sharing

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 5 Sharing 5.1 Answering the general bell When the operator is absent, incoming external calls are diverted to a general bell. You can answer these calls:  Access MENU.  Pickup  AnsGenBell Confirm. 5.2 Call pick-up You hear a telephone ringing in an office where no-one can answer.

  • Page 27: Hunting Groups

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 5.3 Hunting groups 5.3.1 Hunting group call: Some extensions can be associated to form a group. You can contact any one of them by dialling the group number. Belonging to a group does not affect the management of direct calls. A specific telephone within a group can always be called by using its own number.

  • Page 28: Sending A Written Message To An Internal Caller

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 5.5 Sending a written message to an internal caller  Access MENU.  Messages  Textmails  Confirm.  Sendamsg  Confirm.  Dial the destination number  Confirm.  Select the message to be sent.

  • Page 29: Send A Voice Message Copy

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset If selected message has to be completed:  Confirm access to the message to be completed  Complete the message.  Apply. When editing a message to be completed you can use the delete key to delete any entered characters.

  • Page 30: Sending A Recorded Message To A Number Or A Distribution List

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset To record a comment  Sendcopy  Number or name of the recipient or list  Confirm.  Rec comment  Confirm.  Confirm.  Start recording Recording in progress  Stop  Confirm. While the message is being recorded, you can select other functions with the navigate-up-down key.
  • Page 31 Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset Distribution lists:  000: the message is sent to all voice mailboxes  001 to 050: the message is sent to a group of voice mailboxes To record the message  Reccomment  Confirm.  Confirm.

  • Page 32: Keep In Touch

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 6 Keep in touch 6.1 Selecting calls to be forwarded  Access MENU.  Forward  Allcalls  Externcalls  Localcalls Choose the type of calls to forward (all types of calls, internal or external calls).

  • Page 33: Different Types Of Diversions / Example Of Diversion On Busy

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 6.3 Different types of diversions / Example of diversion on busy 6.3.1 Different types of diversions You can initiate different types of forwarding from the call forward list.  Access MENU.  Forward  Select the “List of diversions“ icon.

  • Page 34: Diverting Calls To Your Voice Mailbox

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 6.4 Diverting calls to your voice mailbox  Access MENU.  Forward  FwdImmVMU  Confirm. 6.5 Cancelling all forwards  Access MENU.  Forward  Select the “Diversion cancellation“ icon.  Confirm. 6.6 Consulting your voice mailbox When you have received a message, the Message icon is displayed on the welcome screen.
  • Page 35 Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset Display number of new and old messages  Playnew To access voice mail functions You can move horizontally along the various icons.  Listen to the messages  Delete the current message  Call back the person who left the message ...

  • Page 36: Activatingdeactivating The Personal Assistant

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 6.7 Activatingdeactivating the personal assistant As well as leaving a message in the voice mailbox, the personal assistant directs the caller to an extension number, an outside number, a mobile or the switchboard  Access MENU.
  • Page 37 Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset To select the type of forwarding  Menu  InternalNb  Enter the name of a colleague or your assistant or any other name  ExternalNb  Key in an outside number  MobileNb  Key in the number of your mobile ...

  • Page 38: Consulting Text Messages

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 6.9 Consulting text messages When you have received a message, the Message icon is displayed on the welcome screen. The yellow LED on your telephone flashes to indicate there is a message.  The number of new vocal messages is displayed in the phone notification area.

  • Page 39: Programming Your Telephone

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 7 Programming your telephone 7.1 Initializing your voice mailbox Before starting initialization, make sure the adminstrator has created a voice mailbox.  You can use the Message icon on the welcome screen to initialize your voice mailbox.

  • Page 40: Change Your Voice Mailbox Password

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset To go back to the default message  Access MENU  Services  Default ?   Confirm default message. 7.3 Change your voice mailbox password  Access MENU.  Services  Useroptions  Password ...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Audio Functions

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 7.4 Adjusting the audio functions You can select the ring tone for your telephone (6 choices) and adjust its volume (4 levels).  Access MENU.  Services  Phoneset 7.4.1 Choose the tune  Ext. Melody ...

  • Page 42: Activating Headset Mode

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 7.4.4 The Audio key The audio key is a shortcut key allowing you to change the vibrate/ring configuration quickly. Pressing this key will change the vibrate/ring mode: / From Ring only Vibrate then ring Ring only...

  • Page 43: Adjusting Your Telephone Functions

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 7.6 Adjusting your telephone functions  Access MENU.  Settings  Select the function* you want and use the On/Off softkeys to activate or deactivate the function.   Select the function* you want and press the OK key to enter the function menu to configure the function.

  • Page 44: Selecting Language

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 7.7 Selecting language  Access MENU.  Services  Useroptions  Languages  Select the language of your choice  Apply. The initial language selection is made automatically by the system. 7.8 Programming your personal directory Your personal directory can contain up to 42 numbers.

  • Page 45: Modifying A Record In The Personal Directory

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 7.9 Modifying a record in the personal directory  Access MENU.  Contacts  PersSpDial  Select the record to be modified.  Confirm (long press)  Modify the name  Apply.  Modify the number.

  • Page 46: Programming An Appointment Reminder

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 7.11 Programming an appointment reminder  Access MENU.  Alarms  TempAppt: temporary appointment: appointment within the next 24 hours.  PermAppt: permanent appointment: daily appointments at the same time.  Enter the time of the appointment.

  • Page 47: Calendar

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 7.12.2 Set the numbers to be called  Access MENU.  Settings  Keys  Call Configuration  For each key and the kind of press (short or long), enter the name and the number of the contact you wish to associate with the F key.
  • Page 48 Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset  Choose the duration of the appointment:  Select  Enter the subject of the appointment *:  Save  Enter the place of the appointment *:  Save  Define when the reminder will be activated before the appointment: ...
  • Page 49 Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 7.13.4 Modify an appointment reminder  Access MENU.  Access the agenda menu.  Select a date ((Month view only)).  View ((Month view only)).  View the agenda for the selected date ((Month view only)).
  • Page 50 Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 7.13.6 Delete an appointment reminder  Access MENU.  Access the agenda menu.  Select a date (Month view only).  View (Month view only).  View the agenda for the selected date (Month view only).

  • Page 51: Locking Your Telephone

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 7.14 Locking your telephone Locking features on your terminal This service enables you to prohibit outside calls and any programming changes on your telephone:  Access MENU.  Lock  Apply. Unlocking features on your terminal: ...

  • Page 52: Registering The Telephone

    8.1 Registering the telephone on a system for the first time For the mobile telephone to function, it must be registered on at least one Alcatel-Lucent or GAP system (registration operation). If when first switched on the display indicates: “Auto install?“ your telephone has not been registered on any system.

  • Page 53: Registering The Telephone On Other Systems

    The telephone can be registered on several systems (maximum of 4). Note: the input is usually reserved for use with your main Alcatel-Lucent system. You can select the other inputs to register the telephone under another system (Alcatel-Lucent or other system).
  • Page 54 Depending on the type of system concerned, registration may require one or more additional operations on the system. 8.2.2 Selecting your DECT system Your telephone can be programmed to function on 5 different DECT systems (Alcatel-Lucent or GAP).  Access MENU.

  • Page 55: Accessories

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 9 Accessories 9.1 Phone package When you purchase your phone, it is equipped with a belt clip on the back. You can remove this belt clip and replace it with the cover provided in the box of your new phone.
  • Page 56 Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset A desk support for docking your phone. How to dock your phone on the desk support Put your phone on its support. Plug the USB cable into the 5V socket of the desktop charger. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC/DC adaptor.

  • Page 57: Dual Chargers

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 9.3 Dual Chargers The Dual Desktop charger includes: 1.a stand to house your telephone and additional battery and a charge indicator light for the additional battery. 2.a mains cable via an AC/DC adaptor. Place the handset front forward into the Dual Charger upper slot. Place a spare Battery Pack in the front slot, charging contacts down.

  • Page 58: Presentation Of The Battery Pack

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 9.5 Presentation of the battery pack 9.5.1 Autonomy of your telephone On standby in the radio coverage zone. Up to 160 hours. In continuous conversation. Up to 20 hours if economy mode is activated, 17 hours if economy mode is not activated.

  • Page 59: Glossary

    Alcatel-Lucent 8242 DECT Handset 10 Glossary  Call transfer The transfer function allows a user who is in contact with one person to transfer the person to another person.  Conference: The conference function allows the user, in contact with two callers, to set up a three-way conference.

  • Page 60: Declaration Of Compliance

    This equipment uses the DECT harmonized frequency spectrum (1880Mhz-1900Mhz). This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and with Directive 2011/65/UE (ROHS). The Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from: Alcatel-Lucent 3 avenue Octave Gréard 75007 Paris, France Contact: ebg_global_supportcenter@Alcatel-Lucent.com USA and Canada Handset: this device complies with Part 15-D of the FCC Rules and with RSS-213 of Industry Canada ().
  • Page 61 Other languages for these Safety and Regulatory Instructions and User Documentation are available at the following Web site http://enterprise.alcatel-lucent.com?product=All&page=Directory Alcatel, Lucent, Alcatel-Lucent and the Alcatel-Lucent logo are trademarks of Alcatel-Lucent. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The information presented is subject to change without notice.

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