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3 = (1880 - 1885 MHz frequency band) 4 = (1900 - 1930 MHz frequency band) 5 = (1880 - 1900 MHz frequency band) The handset 743X/744X will provide you with the greatest possible degree of flexibility and mobility due to high battery capacity, practi-...
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Please note that the handset 743X/744X is for use with the following Nortel Networks host systems: • Norstar MICS 7.0 or greater (Modular Integrated Communications System) • Norstar CICS 7.0 or greater (Compact Integrated Communications System) • BCM 3.7 or greater (Business...
Handset information Ensure that the adapter voltage is the same as the electrical outlet voltage. The 743X/744X handset uses radio signals and does not guarantee a connection in all circumstances. Do not rely on a cordless handset to make emergency calls.
Nortel Networks approved charger and the proper batteries. • Only use battery type NT7B65LD in the 743X/744X handset. Do not use these batteries with other products. These batteries were designed specifically for use with the 743X/744X handset and the 743X/744X charger ONLY.
Installing battery The battery is connected to the hand- set when it is shipped from the fac- tory. 1 To change the battery unscrew the plate on the rear of the handset to access the battery compartment. Use a normal screw driver.
Charging battery When charging the battery for the first time, it is necessary to leave the handset in the charger for 14-16 hours for the battery to be fully charged. During normal operation, it takes approximately 3.5 hours to charge the handset from fully discharged to its full capacity.
flashes at a low frequency while charging and lights constantly when the charging is finished. There will be no reaction on incoming calls. If the handset is turned on when charging, the display shows the charging status. The display goes back to normal mode when fully charged.
The indication on the display is not necessarily an exact reflection on the remaining speech time, but only an indication of the voltage on the bat- tery. Battery disposal Defective batteries must be returned to a collection point for chemical waste disposal.
Message indicator light Flashes when you have a message waiting. Volume control Adjusts the handset and ringer volume. Display Shows call information, handset status icons, and guides you through features and option menus. Headset connector Only available on handset 744X.
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Microphone Keys F to L activate different functions when your handset is on hook or off hook. On hook: Handset is idle (not in use). Off hook: Handset is active, call or feature in progress. Menu key On hook Enters the Handset (idle) Options menu.
Starts or ends a feature (active) session. Turns the loud speaker on with a long key press (only available on handset 744X). ) key On hook Opens your message list (idle) with a short key press. Enters the text message...
• Information text: Call or feature information appears on the second line of the display. • Feature options: Feature options appear on the third line of the display. Feature options vary, depending on the type of call or feature in use. •...
The following graphic shows the softkey mapping for feature options on the third line of the display. Display softkey mapping example Display s NEXT CALL ERASE Line 3 Display softkeys Display softkeys Display softkeys Display backlight The display backlight automatically turns on when there is an incoming call, or if a key is pressed.
Basic handset options Turning the handset ON/OFF Press When the handset is turned on the radio signal display icon is shown in the lower left corner of the display, if the handset is subscribed to a sys- tem. Press ( ) for 3 seconds. Adjusting speaker volume 1 Press 2 Use the two keys placed at the...
Figure 1 on page Customizing handset The handset has one user-defined profile (set up), and a mode where all sounds are disabled (SILENT). • Press MENU ( show the profile. All settings have to be defined under the profile. The display shows if the SILENT mode is enabled.
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Turn the volume up and down using < and >. Confirm with . IBRATOR Can be turned on/off using < and >. Confirm with . (Works only on hand- set 744X). Auto- ANSWER Can be turned on/off using < and >. Confirm with .
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UTO KEYLOCK The auto keylock function can be turned on/off using < and >. Confirm with . With auto keylock turned on the hand- set will automatically lock the keys after 60 seconds. Press MENU ( then press again. Language: Choose between predefined lan- guages using <...
Making and answering calls The handset must be subscribed and registered to make or answer a call. (Contact your system administrator to have your handset subscribed). For internal calls, dial the extension number. (Contact your system admin- istrator for a list of extension num- bers).
Dial from your phone book 1 Press > ( telephone book. 2 Search for the number either by using the < > -keys, or by pressing the first letter in the name by using the digits 2 – 9. 3 Press flashes until the call is connected.
Answering calls Depending on the system hardware/ software configuration, Call Display information (CLID) for incoming exter- nal calls will appear on the display. Your system administrator must enable the CLID feature for your handset in system programming. To answer a call: •...
Mute a call 1 While on a call, press 2 To cancel mute, press Turn on loudspeaker Only available on Handset 744X. 1 While on a call, press press) to turn the loudspeaker on. 2 To turn the loudspeaker off, press (long key press) again.
Replying to messages This allows you to read messages from another DN (Directory Number) in the system or to listen to voice-mail messages. The red LED on your handset flashes when you receive a message from an internal voice message center or another telephone on your system.
More handset options Moving around in the Menu Press MENU ( menu structure. It has to be used if a “NO” or “CLEAR” is wanted in the menu structure. Press to jump to a lower level in the menu. When the lowest menu level is reached, it will store the setting and jump to a higher level.
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MENU REDIAL The handset has maximum 10 redial numbers. Each number is only repre- sented once. • Press MENU ( times from standby text to enter the REDIAL MENU, and then press Repeated presses at < turn backward through the dialled numbers (from newest to the oldest).
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MENU LOGIN For more information on this menu option, contact your system adminis- trator. MENU MSF FUNCTION MSF Functions are special functions, which are based on MSF (Message Service Function). The functions require special software in the main system. Note: The PHONE BOOK MENU, REDIAL MENU and MSF-MAIL MENU can be accessed directly.
Using phone book You can store telephone numbers and names in your telephone book. The telephone book can store up to 65 numbers with name. A maximum of 32 digits, including spaces, is allowed for each number. Names are sorted alphabetically starting with their first character.
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Storing a number 1 While on hook, press the number to be stored (max. 32 digits), press >, and then press 2 Enter a name, and then press to store the number. After storing, the telephone will go back to standby mode.
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3 If the display shows “MEMORY FULL”, it is necessary to delete one or more numbers from the telephone book. Figure 5 on page Storing from Redial list 1 While on hook, use the < -key to find the number in the redial list to be stored in the telephone book.
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4 Press MENU ( telephone book. Note: Viewing and editing the telephone book can also be done while in conversation (off hook) by pressing > ( Figure 6 on page Changing numbers 1 While on hook, press > ( enter the telephone book. 2 Use the <...
Figure 6 on page Deleting from Redial list • While on hook, press < ( use the < > -keys to find the name/ number to be deleted, and press twice. The name/number is now deleted. If number is stored, it is moved to the telephone book.
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• Mails include a maximum of 96 letters or digits (2 display screens of 48 each). Call back no. is max 32 digits (or letters for E-mail). • 14 messages can be ”stored” in the handset. When receiving a new message, the oldest unlocked will be deleted.
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Forwarding a MSF mail 1 While on hook, press R ( open the mail, then again and use the < > -keys to find the forward feature, press twice and you are now able to dial the number on the receiver. 2 Press Deleting all MSF mails 1 While on hook, press R (...
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Locking/unlocking a MSF mail When locking a message, the mes- sage will not automatically be over- written when receiving a new message. If unlocked, the oldest mes- sage will be deleted when receiving a new message. 1 While on hook, press R ( open the mail again and use the <...
Shortcuts ”SILENT”: Press: MENU ( ) followed by #. (No sounds) (Display shows SILENT) ”KEY LOCKED”: Press: MENU ( followed by . (Display shows KEY LOCKED) “PHONE BOOK”: Press > ( ) (in on hook). Name search in telephone book: Press the first letter in name.
General information Troubleshooting The telephone freezes. Remove and replace the battery pack. Press to turn on the telephone. The telephone does not ring. Check whether the ringer is SILENT or RINGER VOL. is OFF. Not possible to turn on the telephone.
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Important Safety Instructions and Product Information Before using your telephone equip- ment, you should always follow basic safety instruction to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to per- sons, and damage to property. 1. Read and understand all instruc- tions.
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electrical shock when the appli- ance is subsequently used. If the product need repair, consult your dealer. 10.Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 11.Avoid using telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a risk of electrical shock from light- ning.
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Battery Precautions 1. Periodically clean the charge con- tacts on both the charger and handset. 2. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the batteries with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The batteries or conducting material may overheat and cause burns or fire.
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areas CAUTIONS: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection author- ity, or electrician, as appropriate. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may ask you to disconnect the system from the line until the problem has been corrected or they may discontinue your service...
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television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.