Telstra F5050 User Manual
Telstra F5050 User Manual

Telstra F5050 User Manual

Digital dect cordless telephone with integrated digital answering machine
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Telstra F5050
Digital DECT Cordless Telephone with
Integrated Digital Answering Machine
If you have any problem with your phone, refer to the Help section
of this User Guide or call TecHelp on 1300 369 193.
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  • Page 1 Act, no part of it may in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photo copying, microcopying, scanning, recording or otherwise) be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted without prior permission from Telstra Corporation Limited ABN 33 051 775 556.
  • Page 2 ● Play, repeat and delete your messages from almost any other phone. ● Option to use the pre-recorded outgoing messages or record your own. As a Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) product, your Telstra F5050 provides: - ● Digital voice clarity ● Digital security...
  • Page 3 Need help? additional components, If you have any problems setting up which are shown in the or using your Telstra F5050, please Extension User Guide. contact the TecHelp line on 1300 369 193. Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    End a call Restore default settings Receiving calls Default handset settings Earpiece volume Handsfree Telstra Network Services Make a call in handsfree Calling Number Display* Answer a call in handsfree Using the Calls list Switch to handsfree during a call...
  • Page 5: In This Guide

    In this guide Using the answering machine Registering a Telstra F5050 handset 34 Switch on/off Registering additional handsets Loudspeaker volume Registering a Telstra F5050 handset Outgoing messages De-register a handset Answer and Record Answer Only Help Select answer mode Record your own outgoing message...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started WARNING Location Do not place your You need to place your Telstra F5050 within 2 metres of a mains Telstra F5050 in the bathroom or other power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. humid areas.
  • Page 7 BATTERY symbol. Charging light stays on and the battery 4. After 16 hours, plug the telephone line cord into your Telstra icon in the display F5050 base and the telephone wall socket. continues to cycle from 1 to 3 bars even when the batteries are full charged.
  • Page 8: Set Day And Time

    . The current day and time are Eventually they will announced. need to be replaced. New batteries can be obtained from TecHelp Your Telstra F5050 is now ready for use and the answering on 1300 396 193 or your nearest electrical machine is switched ON. retailer.
  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Telstra Calling Press and hold to set Features. menu options. Press and hold to make internal calls with Phone another Telstra F5050 Press to make, receive handset, page 17. and end phone calls, page 14. /Bell #/Lock Press and hold to...
  • Page 10: Handset Display Icons

    Getting to know your phone Handset display icons These are the symbols you will see on your handset screen. Icon Steady Flashing Icon Steady In range Out of range Battery empty Battery low Handset in use Incoming call Secrecy Battery half full Ring volume off Battery full Directs you back...
  • Page 11: Base

    Ans On/Off/Stop page 16. Switch the answering Or use to register machine on/off, page additional handsets to the Telstra F5050 base Stops messages being unit, page 34 played, page 30. Press and hold to Skip < Message switch the base ringer...
  • Page 12: Navigating The Menus

    Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus Your Telstra F5050 features an easy to use menu system. Have a look at the menu map on the next page. When the handset is switched on and in standby: until the display shows P.
  • Page 13: Menu Map

    Getting to know your phone Menu map...
  • Page 14: Using Your Phone

    Enter the telephone number and the number is dialled. duration of every external call. Preparatory dialling Enter the number first then press to dial. If you have subscribed to Telstra Calling Number Press to delete an incorrect digit. Display, your caller’s number will also be shown. If the...
  • Page 15: Handsfree

    Using your phone Handsfree During a call press to toggle Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the between handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to your Handsfree and the handset. conversation over the loudspeaker. Make a call in handsfree 1.
  • Page 16: Mute

    Using your phone Range Indicator Mute During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller The ANTENNA hearing. icon on the display indicates 1. Press . The display shows and your caller cannot hear when you are in range of the base.
  • Page 17: Internal Calls

    3 seconds to enable a 3 way (2 internal & 1 external) call. Memory You can store up to 10 numbers in the memory of each of your Telstra F5050 handsets for quick and easy dialling. Numbers can be up to 25 digits long.
  • Page 18: Store A Number

    ( If you have purchased you want to store the number under. additional Telstra 4. Press to confirm. The handset beeps. F5050 handsets, entries are only deleted on the Dial/view a number handset you are using. 1. Press to open the directory.
  • Page 19: Delete All Memories

    Using your phone Delete all Memories 1. Press and hold , then then 2. Press to confirm. All numbers in the memory are deleted. Handset settings Ringer melody There are 9 different ringer melodies to choose from. 1. Press and hold then .
  • Page 20: Handset Ringer Off/On

    Using your phone Handset ringer off/on 1. Press and hold . The display shows denoting that the ringer is now off. 2. Press and hold again to switch the ringer back on. Keypad lock You can lock the handset keypad to prevent accidental button You can still answer incoming presses.
  • Page 21: Default Handset Settings

    Using your phone Default handset settings Earpiece volume Handset ringer volume Handset melody Keypad lock Redial memory Empty Memory Empty Calls list Empty Recall 100 ms...
  • Page 22: Telstra Network Services

    Telstra Network Services IMPORTANT Calling Number Display* *You need to If you subscribe to a Calling Number Display service your handset subscribe to displays the telephone number of the person who is calling you, as Telstra Calling Number Display well as the time and date of their call. If the caller has blocked their in order to receive number, the display shows "----".Blocked calls are not stored in the...
  • Page 23: Delete A Number

    Telstra Network Services If you have Delete a number additional Telstra 1. When the number you want to delete is in the display, press and F5050 handsets registered to the hold to delete the number. base, their Calls 2. Press briefly again to return to standby.
  • Page 24: Using The Answering Machine

    Your Telstra F5050 gives clear voice prompts to help you when using the answering machine. Switch on/off When first connected to the mains, your Telstra F5050 is set to ON and Answer and Record. 1. Press . The machine confirms by announcing "Answer on " or "Answer off".
  • Page 25: Loudspeaker Volume

    Outgoing messages This is the message your caller hears when the answering machine picks up their call. Your Telstra F5050 comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from. You can also record your own outgoing messages. Answer and Record This allows your caller to leave a message for you.
  • Page 26: Answer Only

    Using the answering machine Answer Only This does not allow your caller to leave a message. The pre-recorded message is "Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, and you cannot leave a message, so please call later." Select answer mode 1.
  • Page 27: Play/Check Outgoing Message

    Using the answering machine Play/check outgoing message 1. Press . Your current outgoing message is played. Reinstate pre-recorded outgoing messages This means deleting your own recorded outgoing message. 1. Press to play the current Answer and Record or Answer Only outgoing message. 2.
  • Page 28: Answer Delay

    Using the answering machine Time Saver Answer delay Time Saver can Answer delay sets the number of times your Telstra F5050 will ring save you the cost of a call before the answering machine picks up your call. The default setting when you want is 6 rings.
  • Page 29: Working With A Fax Machine

    Telstra F5050 is set to answer the call before your fax machine (the answer delay on Telstra F5050 – 2, 3 or 4 rings is recommended – must be less than the answer delay on the fax).
  • Page 30: Message Playback

    Using the answering machine If you need Message playback to adjust the Playing messages loudspeaker volume, see page 1. Press . The machine announces, "You have (n) new messages and (m) old messages". Your messages are played, starting with the new messages and then the old. Playback always starts with the first received message.
  • Page 31: Call Screening

    Using the answering machine Call screening You can listen in while your answering machine takes a call. This lets you identify the caller before deciding whether to take the call yourself. You can adjust the call screening speaker volume in idle or during call screening using the buttons.
  • Page 32: Remote Access

    You can operate your answering machine remotely from any tone access code by writing it in the dialling phone by calling your Telstra F5050 and entering a 3-digit space provided on security code. page 41. The pre-set code is 321. You can change this for added security.
  • Page 33: Check For Messages

    When you have accessed your answering machine, you can operate incorrectly, after it using the keypad numbers on the phone you are using. the third attempt, The commands are: your Telstra F5050 will announce: Play all messages "Thank you for calling" and will Play new messages hang up.
  • Page 34: Registering A Telstra F5050 Handset

    Registering a Telstra F5050 handset Registering additional handsets You can register up to 5 handsets to your Telstra F5050 base unit. If you have purchased a Telstra F5050 with additional handsets, the additional handsets will need to be registered to the main base first for them to work.
  • Page 35: De-Register A Handset

    Registering a Telstra F5050 handset De-registering a handset You cannot delete the handset You can de-register handsets using your Telstra F5050 handsets that you are using to are registered to that base perform the de- registration. 1. On theTelstra F5050 handset, press and hold the buttons together until the handset beeps and displays PIN.
  • Page 36: Help

    Help New batteries Replacing the handset batteries should be After a time, you may find that the handset batteries are running rechargeable: Nickel Metal out of charge more quickly. This is a standard sign of wear and the Hydride (NiMH), batteries will need replacing.
  • Page 37 It is recommended that you damage caused to place your F5050 at least one metre away from such appliances your Telstra F5050 by using any other to avoid any risk of interference.
  • Page 38: General Information

    General information This equipment Safety is not designed for making emergency General telephone call ● Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an when the power fails. Alternative unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and arrangements may damage the telephone.
  • Page 39: Cleaning

    General information Cleaning Clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock. Environmental ●...
  • Page 40: Technical Information

    Your Telstra F5050 has a REN of 0.1. A total REN of 3 is allowed. If the total REN of 3 is exceeded, the telephone may not ring.
  • Page 41: Insert A Pause

    When storing a number, press and hold display. Recall (R) is used when connected to certain PABXs and some Telstra network features, or those services available via your network provider. The default recall setting is option S (100ms), which is the standard setting for the Public Telephone Network and most PABXs.
  • Page 42: Product Warranty & Customer Service

    If it is necessary to have the product serviced, the Customer Service Representative will inform you of If you are trying to access a Telstra Network Service the product return process. and require assistance specifically related to the Please ensure that: network service or would like to subscribe to the A.

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