Safety precautions This DECT cordless telephone is designed for transmitting voice calls over the analogue telephone network. Any other use whatsoever is not permitted and is regarded as in violation of the provisions. The user manual with safety precautions is a part of the product package and must be passed on to the new owner on reselling.
Keep this user manual in a safe place! Note: These operating instructions describe the full range of functions provided by the Avena 479/479T. The functions and instructions described in this user manual may differ or be limited by the characteristics of your network operator or provider.
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Contents Handset/handsfree volume ............... 15 Handset secrecy ................15 Redial ....................15 Group call (paging) ................16 Keypad lock ..................16 Internal calls ..................17 Internal enquiry call ................17 Brokering and Conference ..............17 Call transfer to another handset ............18 External enquiry call ................
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Contents System settings ..................29 Time/date ..................29 Display ....................29 Handset settings .................. 30 Select Base ..................30 Language ..................30 Auto Answer ..................30 Register HS ..................30 De-Register HS .................. 30 Reset Handset ................... 30 Base settings ..................31 Ringer ....................
Introduction Swissvoice Your Avena 479/479T is fitted with the latest innovations in terms of reduction of electromagnetic radiation (so called "electro-smog") as well as electrical power consumption reduction. The Swissvoice includes three main features: Multi Handset Low Radiation Mode (ECO Mode) When in standby, the electromagnetic radiation is automatically shut down between the base station and the handset(s).
Setting up the telephone Contents of the package Avena 479/479T 1 base station 1 connector cable 1 mains adapter 6 VDC 450 mA 1 handset 2 rechargeable batteries NiMH AAA 600 mAh 2 manuals Additional items for Avena 479T Duo ...
Setting up the telephone Setting up the base station Do not expose the base station to direct sunlight. Protect the base station against moisture. Do not position the base station in rooms exposed to condensation, corrosive steam or excessive dust.
Setting up the telephone Connecting the phone Before you can start using your telephone you must plug in the telephone connector cable and the mains cable. Telephone Mains cable cable connector connector Safety note Use only the supplied mains adapter 6 VDC / 450 mA for the base station.
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Setting up the telephone Removing the battery compartment cover: Slide the battery compartment cover downwards (approx. 3 mm) and lift it up. Safety note Use only approved rechargeable batteries type NiMH AAA 600 mAh. Inserting the two rechargeable batteries (note the polarity!): Insert the batteries in the battery compartment.
If the battery charge status has reached its lower limit, the battery symbol flashes in the display and a warning signal is heard. You have 10 minutes of talk time left. Avena 479 base station Group call on handsets (paging)
Getting to know your telephone Handset keys Earpiece Backlit display Redial list Redial Mute Softkey Softkey (multifunctional key) (multifunctional key) To the right Call list Talk key "End call" key Alphanumerical keypad Hash key/Activating the key lock Asterisk key/Switch Phonebook handset ringer off Microphone Enquiry key with...
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Getting to know your telephone Softkeys (multifunctional keys) Right softkey: choose menu options, confirms entries/settings. Left softkey: returns to previous menu step. Navigation key For scrolling up/down or right/left. Open redial list Open call list To the right Mute (during a call) Call key Short press: Initialize call preparation Long press: Handsfree "End call"...
Getting to know your telephone Handset display symbols Coverage symbol Displayed when the handset is within range of the base station. Flashes when out of range of the base station. You did press the call key Handsfree is activated You have messages on your voicebox* Keypad is locked Ringer is switched off Alarm is activated...
Getting to know your telephone Switch handset on/off Press and hold the End call key (approx. 5 sec). Press and hold the End call key to reactivate the handset. About the menus Menu navigation In standby when pressing the softkey under Menu the display shows the available menus.
Telephoning Making an external call Press , wait for the dialling tone and dial the number. Call preparation (predialing) 1. Enter the number. If you enter an incorrect number, you can: delete it by pressing repeatedly the foxkey under Clear. ...
Telephoning Handset/handsfree volume You can adjust the handset and handsfree loudspeaker volume independently in 5 steps. Press during a call to adjust the volume. The selected setting is saved after the end of the call. Handset secrecy 1. Press during a call. This switches the microphone off and your caller cannot hear you.
Telephoning Copying numbers from the redial list to the phonebook Press to open the redial list. Use to scroll through the list to find the Store entry you are seeking. Press the softkey under Option, select number . Enter the name and associated number and save the entry. Note If the number is already in the phonebook, the store function is not displayed.
Telephoning Internal calls You can call other handsets which are registered with your base station. This allows you to make internal calls free of charge. 1. Press Int, dial the relevant handset number and press OK to confirm. Pressing Int automatically dials the second handset if only two handsets are registered with the base station.
Telephoning 2. Press the softkey under Single to end the conference and return to brokering. 3. Press to end one of the calls. The remaining call partners are automatically connected with each other. Note Brokering between two external call partners is managed by the public telephone network and is therefore dependent on your network operator's available services.
Phonebook You can store up to 200 names and numbers in the phonebook on each handset. Every entry contains a name and telephone number. Names can be up to 16 letters long and numbers up to 24 digits long. Phonebook entries Adding a new entry If the telephone is in idle mode: 1.
Phonebook Editing entries 1. Press Menu, then select . Use to scroll through the list to find the entry you are seeking, and press the softkey under Option. 2. You have then the following options: Call Number Dial a number from the phonebook Edit Entry ...
Call list* Dialling a number from the call list 1. Press to open the call list. 2. Select the desired entry and press to dial the number. Editing entries in the call list 1. Press to open the call list. 2.
Audio Audio 1. Press the softkey under Menu. Select and press OK to confirm. 2. Scroll to the relevant submenu and make the relevant settings: Ringer settings You can programme different ringer melodies on the handset to signal external and internal calls. Set the preferred ringer melodies and associated volume for external/internal calls.
Alarm Clock Alarm Clock 1. Press the softkey under Menu. Select and press OK to confirm. 2. Scroll to the relevant alarm clock (1-5) and make the relevant settings: Activation Activate/deactivate the alarm function Time Enter the desired alarm time Melody ...
Answer machine (Avena 479T only) You can operate your answer machine: from the base station from the handset remotely from an external DTMF telephone Your telephone is delivered with the answer machine switched on (default setting). Operating the answer machine from the handset You can switch your answer machine on and off, listen to messages and program settings from any registered handset.
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Answer machine (Avena 479T only) Recording/playing back an outgoing message You can replace the standard outgoing message with a personal one and revert to the standard message at any time. ANSWER 1. Press the softkey under MENU, press to scroll to MACHINE and press OK to confirm.
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Answer machine (Avena 479T only) Message playback If you have messages on your answer machine, the display shows the message counter on the base station shows the total of messages (old an new). If you have new messages, the message counter is flashing. ANSWER 1.
Answer machine (Avena 479T only) Operating the answer machine on the base station Message counter/ Status indicator Previous Next Playback/Stop Delete Adjust loudspeaker volume Switches the answer machine on or off Group call on handsets (paging) On/off Press Playing, repeating, deleting and skipping messages All recorded messages and memos are shown on the display.
Answer machine (Avena 479T only) Answer machine settings Procedure: SETTINGS 1. Press the softkey under MENU. Press to scroll to in the ANSWER MACHINE menu and press OK to confirm. 2. Make the settings in the relevant submenu: Answer mode Select the outgoing message which callers will hear.
System settings Settings 1. Press the softkey under Menu. Select and press OK to confirm. 2. You have then the following options: Time/date Enter the time, date and desired time and date format. Note If the power supply is cut, the settings are lost and must be reprogrammed.
Handset settings Settings/Handset 1. Press the softkey under Menu. Select and press OK to confirm. 2. You have then the following options: Select Base See chapter "Additional handsets/base stations". Language Select the desired display language. Auto Answer An incoming call can be accepted by pressing the talk key. If you activate Auto Answer, you can accept a call simply by lifting the handset from the base station without pressing any key.
Base settings Settings/Base 1. Press the softkey under Menu. Select and press OK to confirm. 2. You have then the following options: Ringer You can programme different ringer melodies on the base station. Set the preferred ringer melody and the associated volume. Flash time Select the flash time for the analogue network functionalities.
Additional handsets/base stations Registering additional handsets You can register up to 5 handsets with the base station. The base station must be within range. Note If you purchase additional handsets for your base station, the batteries must first be fully charged! ...
Maintenance Reset You can reset the handset or base to default status. Settings/Handset Base 1. Press the softkey under Menu. Select press OK to confirm. Reset Base Reset Handset 2. Select and press OK to confirm. 3. Enter the system PIN (0000 on delivery). Reset Base to default Reset Handset to default appears.
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