Contents Before you get started A quick look at your BoB2™ handset Getting started with your BoB2™ handset Registering your BoB2™ handset Setting up your Netphone VoIP service Using your BoB2™ handset Using the Directory Waking up with BoB2™ Personalising your BoB2™ handset settings Setting a ringtone for your BoB2™...
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Play it Safe We all know it’s better to be safe than sorry, so have a read of the BoB2™ handset safety precautions before you get started: • Only use the supplied charging cradle and power adapter • It’s important that you only use the recommended rechargeable batteries. Avoid using conventional non- rechargeable batteries as this can pose health risks and cause personal injury.
Before you get started You’ll need the following items to get set up, so make sure that you have received everything listed below: Handset stand Handset cradle BoB2™ handset Power adapter for the handset cradle Two rechargeable batteries...
If the handset does not power on, press and hold the red end call key. The first battery charge and discharge To keep your BoB2™ handset in top notch condition, follow the steps below for the first battery charge and discharge.
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Turning your BoB2™ handset on and off When your BoB2™ handset is in idle status (that means there’s no call in progress), press and hold the end call key to switch it off. When the handset is off, repeat the same step until the display screen lights up to turn it back on again.
On the BoB2™ modem Within 60 seconds of completing the above steps, press and hold the centre button of the back of BoB2™ for about three seconds. It’s the one labelled ‘add extra h/set’. Following successful registration, the handset will display ‘Base 1’ on the screen.
However, if you have a Netphone or iiTalk VoIP service to make calls over the internet, you’ll need to put your VoIP number and password into your BoB2™ settings. You can find out how to do that on page 28 in the BoB2™...
Using your BoB2™ handset Control Key The control key acts like the steering wheel for your BoB2™ handset – it takes you where you need to go. It has a number of different functions depending on what page is one the display screen. Here’s a rundown on using the control key:...
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Idle status is when no call is in progress and there are no menus open on the display screen. Press the end call to move back through the menu levels and return to idle status. If the BoB2™ handset has no buttons pressed for two minutes, it will return to idle status automatically.
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When entering the time and date, overwrite the flashing character Keypad Lock Locking the keypad of the BoB2™ handset prevents any accidental use while you’re carrying it around. When your handset is in idle status, press and hold the hash key to lock or unlock the keypad.
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Here’s how: With the BoB2™ handset in idle status, press to open the main menu. Then, enter the numbers on the next page to take you where you want to go.
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You can answer the call by: • Pressing the talk key • Pressing the loudspeaker key If your BoB2™ handset is sitting in the cradle, then the ‘auto-answer’ is activated. This means the call will automatically answer when you pick up the handset.
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Keeping your hands free If you use the loudspeaker feature, you’ll be able to talk without holding the BoB2™ handset to your ear. This is handy if you need to multi-task while chatting, or if more than one person wants to sit in on the call.
Using the Directory With the BoB2™ handset, you can create a directory of up to 150 contacts and have up to 8 of them assigned to speed dial. You can also view a list of your most recent calls by pressing the call-by-call list key Storing a number in the directory •...
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To speed dial a number after you have assign it to a speed dial key (2 to 9), simply press and hold that number key while your BoB2™ handset is in idle status. After a second or two, the number will dial.
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Managing entries in your directory Once you’ve stored contacts in your directory, there are a few different things you can do to manage and personalise them. Just select their name in the directory and press the ‘Options’ display key to view the following options: Display Number: Edit the number for the contact.
Waking up with BoB2™ No one likes the sound of their alarm clock, but having BoB2™ wake you up isn’t so bad! Before you set your alarm, make sure you’ve set the date and time by following the instructions on page 8.
Personalising your BoB2™ handset settings We’re all individuals. Here are some tips on changing the settings on your BoB2™ handset to suit you – it is yours, after all! Speak another language? You can view the display on your BoB2™ handset in different languages.
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Setting the display picture To really give your BoB2™ handset its own look, you can set a picture or a digital clock to display when the handset is in idle status. Just remember, your display picture won’t show at certain times, like during a call or when the handset has been de-registered.
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Auto Answer The auto-answer feature of your BoB2™ handset means that an incoming phone call will answer automatically as soon as the handset is lifted out of the cradle. Open the Main Menu by pressing the control key . Scroll down to ‘Settings’, then press ‘OK’.
Choose if you’d like to set a ringtone for internal, external or all calls. Please note, internal calls are only possible if you have more than one BoB2™ handset. Use the control keys to adjust the ringtone volume and choose your melody, then press the display key below ‘Save’...
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Silent Mode If you’re doing some meditating or the baby is having a nap, the last thing you want is a ring tone ripping through your peace and quiet. When the handset is in idle status, press and hold the star key The message ‘All Ringer Tones Off’...
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Advisory Tones Your BoB2™ handset uses advisory tones to accompany the things you do. These advisory tones are grouped into three categories: Key Tones • Confirm every key pressed. Confirm Tones • Entry tone (ascending tone sequence) confirms setting changes and new entries to the directory.
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Battery Disposal CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Correctly disposing of batteries Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste. Observe local waste disposal regulations, which can be obtained from your local authority.
The handset has not been registered. Follow the instructions on page 9. “Base #” flashes on the display screen: • The handset is outside the range of BoB2™ (the ‘base station’). Move the handset closer to BoB2™ and check the handset has enough charge in the batteries. The handset doesn’t ring: •...
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