Safety precautions This cordless DECT telephone is designed for connection to the Swiss public ISDN 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.
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Safety precautions At the end of its working life this device must not under any circumstances be disposed of as normal waste. It must be taken to a point of sale or central collection point for electronic and electrical devices in accordance with the Swiss Ordinance on the Return, Taking Back and Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Appliances (ORDEA).The individual materials are recyclable as indicated.
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Contents ISDN The Aton CLT418 has a low level of energy consumption and reduces radiation. Your telephone has a power-saving adapter plug and uses up to 60% less power than standard devices. Power consumption in standby mode is approx. 1.3 watt. ISDN The Aton CLT418 with its preset Ecomode plus switches off all radiation when...
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Contents Language choice/Installation assistant ..............16 Multiple Subscriber Numbers (MSN) ...............17 Changing users ....................17 Handset keys ......................18 Handset display symbols ..................20 About the menus ....................21 Menu navigation ....................21 Back to previous menu ...................21 End menu ......................21 ISDN Aton CLT418 base station with answer machine ..........22 Making an external call ..................23 Call preparation .....................23 Ending a call ....................23...
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Contents Internal calls ......................27 Enquiries .......................28 Internal enquiry call ..................28 External enquiry call ..................28 Brokering (switching between two calls) ..............28 Call transfer to another handset ................29 Internal call transfer ..................29 External call transfer ..................29 Three-way conference ...................30 Conference assistant .....................30 Directory entries ....................31 Adding a new entry ..................31 Tips for entering names/numbers ..............31...
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Contents Deleting individual entries ..................36 Deleting the entire calls list ..................36 Handset/base station ringer ...................37 Ringer melodies .....................37 Personal ringer melodies.................37 Recording ringer melodies ................37 Beeps ........................38 Key beep ......................38 Range beep ....................38 Charging beep ....................38 Accu beep ......................38 Confirmation beep ..................38 Direct call (baby call) ....................39 Room monitoring (baby surveillance) ..............40 Games ........................40...
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Contents Adjust time/date ....................42 Call forwarding .....................43 Unconditional ....................43 No reply ......................43 Busy .......................43 Call waiting ......................44 Activating/deactivating call waiting ..............44 Accepting a waiting call .................44 Anonymous call (Identification restriction) ..............45 Parking .........................45 Park/unpark ....................45 Park code .......................45 Callback ........................46 Call back on busy (Completion of Calls to Busy Subscriber/CCBS) ....46 Malicious Call Identification (MCID) ...............46 Combox (Network answer machine) ..............47...
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Contents Send service ....................51 New SMS alert ....................51 Operating the answer machine from the handset ..........53 On/off ......................53 Outgoing message ..................53 Recording/playing back an outgoing message ..........53 Selecting the outgoing message ..............54 Restoring the standard outgoing message ............54 End message ....................54 Record memo ....................54 Message playback ..................55 Delete messages ....................55...
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Contents Remote access .......................58 Remote access PIN ..................58 Remote activation of answer machine ............59 PIN alarm .......................59 Operating the answer machine from an external telephone ......59 Language ......................60 Presentation ......................60 Display ......................60 Wallpaper ....................60 Menu color ....................60 Font ......................60 ...
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Contents Registering additional handsets ................66 Deregistering a handset ..................66 Selecting the base station ..................66 Compatibility......................67 Access Code ......................67 Entering the Access Code ................67 Incoming Code on/off ..................67 Reset ........................68 Software version ....................68 Installation assistant ....................68 Faults and trouble-shooting ...................68 Approval and conformity ..................69 CE symbol ......................69 Warranty and support ...................70 Support......................70...
Introduction ISDN Your Aton CLT418 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 Ecomode plus includes three main features: When in standby, the electromagnetic radiation is automatically shut down between the base station and the handset(s).
1 user manual (3 languages ger/fr/it) 1 belt clip (mounted) 1 environmental card (Swisscom) To obtain the best possible range, we recommend positioning the telephone in a location central to your sphere of activity. Avoid positioning the telephone in niches, recesses and behind steel doors.
Setting up the telephone You can use a repeater to extend the range and receiving power of your base station. The repeater must first be registered and activated on the base station. (Your telephone is delivered with the default setting "off"). Note ...
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Setting up the telephone Before you can start using your telephone you must plug in the telephone connector cable and the mains cable. Note The cables must pass above the stand to assure the proper standing of the base station. ...
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Setting up the telephone Your handset will be ready for operation (for making or accepting calls) only once the batteries have been fully charged for the first time. The bottom part of the handset contains a battery compartment for housing two type AAA batteries (microcells).
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Setting up the telephone The batteries are not yet charged when you first unpack the telephone. Insert the handset in the base station for charging. The flashing battery symbol on the handset shows the charging status. The batteries will take around 14 hours to fully charge. Note ...
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Setting up the telephone Note You can replace the handset in the base station after every call. Charging is electronically controlled to ensure optimal charging of batteries in different charge states. Avoid removing the batteries from the handset for no good reason, since this affects the optimum charging cycle.
Setting up the telephone When you ordered your ISDN connection, your network operator will have assigned you several Multiple Subscriber Numbers (MSN). You can assign these numbers to different devices or assign individual numbers to different users. Every MSN (user) can then define individual settings for the number assigned to him or her.
Getting to know your telephone Earpiece Backlit display Navigation key Redial Internal call key Softkey Softkey (multifunctional key) (multifunctional key) Directory Message key/Calls list Talk key " End call " key Alphanumerical keypad Activating the key Asterisk key lock Key " ETV Online "...
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Getting to know your telephone Right softkey: Choose menu options, confirms entries/settings. Left softkey: returns to previous menu step. In idle mode: Call Swisscom Hotline. For scrolling up/down or right/left. In answer machine mode, message playback: right = skip forward, left = replay message;...
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Getting to know your telephone The following symbols are displayed on your handset. Reception displayed when the handset is Indicates that the batteries are fully within range of the base station. charged. Flashes when out of range of the base station or not registered with the base station.
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Getting to know your telephone In standby when pressing the softkey under the display shows the menu "Directory" together with the corresponding symbol. Pressing the navigation key (up /down) will lead to the further available menus. The title of the selected menu appears together with the corresponding symbol. Your handset provides you with an easy-to-follow menu.
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Getting to know your telephone Aton CLT418 base station with answer machine ISDN Group call on handsets (paging) Switches the answer machine on or off Adjust loudspeaker volume Message counter/ Previous Delete Status indicator Playback/Stop Next...
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Telephoning Press , wait for the dialling tone and dial the number. First, enter the number. Press to dial the number. If you enter an incorrect number, you can: delete it by pressing repeatedly the foxkey under move the cursor to the desired character by pressing the navigation key (left/right). Press or replace the handset in the base station.
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Telephoning You can use the handsfree function to conduct calls without holding the handset in your hand and allow others present in the room to take part in the call. Activating handsfree before a call: 1. Press . The display shows .
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Telephoning The 20 last-dialled numbers are saved in a redial list. If a name and number are already stored in the directory, the name is shown instead of the number. If the telephone is in standby mode: Press to open the redial list and press to scroll through the list.
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Telephoning 1. Press the softkey under . Use to scroll through the list to find the entry you are seeking, and press the softkey under 2. Write and send your SMS message. When the called number is busy, the automatic redial function can be activated from the "Options"...
Telephoning If you want to carry the handset around in your pocket, you can activate the key lock. This prevents you inadvertently dialling a number. 1. Press and hold down . The display shows KEYPAD LOCKED. 2. To unlock the keypad, press the softkey under , then press Note If the keypad is locked,...
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Telephoning You are conducting a call and want to call an internal party without ending the external call. Internal enquiries are managed by the base station and are not dependent on your network operator's available services. Procedure: 1. You are conducting a call and want to call another external party without ending the active external call.
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Telephoning You can transfer the call you are conducting to another handset (= switching). 1. Press and dial the handset to which you wish to transfer the call. The external caller is put on hold. 2. If the second handset answers, you can talk to the internal call partner without the external caller hearing you.
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Telephoning You can set up a three-way conference with 2 external call parties. 1. Press the softkey under to connect all three call partners with each other. Each call partner can leave the conference call by pressing 2. Press the softkey under to end the conference and return to brokering.
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Directory You can store up to 250 names and numbers in the directory on each handset. Every entry contains a name and telephone number. Names can be up to 24 letters long and numbers up to 24 digits long. If the telephone is in standby mode: 1.
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Directory 1. Press . Use to scroll through the list to find the entry you are seeking, and press the softkey under 2. Select , modify the name and/or number and save the entry. You can delete individual entries or the entire directory. 3.
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Directory If you operate several handsets, you can copy entries from one handset to another. This way, you only have to enter names and numbers once. While you are copying entries from one handset to another, you can make external calls on another handset registered with the base station.
® Online ® Online is a service which gives you direct access to the Swisscom electronic ® directory (ETV = Elektronisches Teilnehmer-Verzeichnis, Swisscom Directories AG). As soon as an unknown number appears on your display, you can press ® access the ETV and within a few seconds obtain the caller's name and address.
Calls list* If your network operator supports caller ID presentation* (CLIP), the caller's number (if he did not not withheld his own number) is displayed before you accept the call. If you have received new calls, a message to this effect appears in the display. A list is kept of answered and unanswered calls.
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Calls list* 1. Press . Select CALLS LIST to open the calls list, press to confirm. Select , press to confirm. Scroll ANSWERED CALLS MISSED CALLS through until you reach the entry you are seeking. 2. Press the softkey under , SAVE NUMBER.
Audio Procedure: 1. Press the softkey under . Press to scroll to AUDIO ad press to confirm. 2. Scroll to the relevant submenu and make the relevant settings: You can programme different ringer melodies on the handset and base station to signal external and internal calls.
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Audio Your telephone supports various tones which you can activate or deactivate: Every time a key is pressed, a brief beep is heard. A warning beep is sounded if you exceed the maximum range. Move closer to the base station. When you insert your handset in the base station, the batteries are automatically charged up.
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Family Procedure: 1. Press the softkey under . Press to scroll to FAMILY and press confirm. 2. Scroll to the relevant submenu and make the relevant settings: If you activate direct call on your telephone, the handset dials a preprogrammed number when any handset key is pressed.
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Family You can set a baby call/noise alarm. Once this function is set, your phone monitors noises in its immediate vicinity and triggers a call to the programmed number if the noise exceeds a set level (defined by the user). The person called hears the noises and is alerted to the fact that, for instance, a child is crying in the room.
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To display costs accurately, you must set the charge per unit (factor). The factor for the Swisscom ISDN network is FR. 0.10. In the Swisscom ISDN network the currency is transmitted and displayed in FR. Note On delivery the charge factor and currency are preprogrammed.
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Calendar/clock Procedure: 1. Press the softkey under . Press to scroll to CALENDAR/CLOCK and press to confirm. 2. Scroll to the relevant submenu and make the relevant settings: To set the alarm, you need to activate the alarm function and enter the time and preferred alarm melody.
Network functions (supplementary services) To activate certain network functions, you have to send special codes to the network. Often these codes contain special characters such as . In some cases, the so-called flash signal is required. You can enter this by pressing key Contact your network operator for details and the appropriate codes to activate these services.
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Network functions (supplementary services) With this service you can have a telephone conversation and still be informed that someone else is calling you. In this case you will hear the "Call waiting" tone and you can answer this call. 5. Press the softkey under .
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Network functions (supplementary services) When you call someone, your number is shown on the other person's phone if it supports this function. You can withhold your number for the next call i.e. you can call anonymously. Note The "Anonymous call" is saved in the redial list. For further anonymous calls to other destination numbers, the procedure must be repeated for each call.
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An activated call back can be deactivated in the menu NET FUNCTIONS, DEACT. CALLBACK. This service is available from Swisscom on request. Once Swisscom has activated the service, malicious calls are registered during the call and up to 20 seconds after the receiver is replaced.
Network functions (supplementary services) Swisscom offers the option of setting up a network answer machine (Combox). Check whether this network function is available, the associated charges (if applicable) and the functions provided by this service. is displayed to alert you to new messages (if provided by network operator).
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Access to the Swisscom Contact Center The access to the hotline of Swisscom (Switzerland) AG is preprogrammed on delivery (access number 0800 800 800). In idle mode: Press the softkey "Hotline" The access number of the hotline is dialled.
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Sending and receiving SMS messages is a network function. To send and receive SMS messages, your telephone line must have active Caller Identification Presentation CLIP)*. Check with your network operator to find out whether the SMS network function is available and about charges, if applicable. Your telephone supports SMS messages up to 612* characters in length for sending and receiving.
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New SMS messages are signalled in the display by and saved in the inbox. Press the softkey under to read new SMS messages. Or , to read SMS messages later. Once you have read the SMS messages, you can answer, forward, save or delete them, or call the sender.
To simplify writing SMS messages, you can create up to 5 templates. You can edit and delete these templates or create a new SMS message template. Before you can send and receive SMS messages, an SMS service centre must be programmed with the associated access number*.
ISDN Answer machine (Aton CLT418 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 (default setting). Press on the base station, the current MSN is displayed. Press again (if necessary several times) to select the MSN you want (only possible if more than one MSN has been programmed).
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ISDN Answer machine (Aton CLT418 only) You can switch your answer machine on and off, listen to messages and program settings from any registered handset. 1. Press the softkey under . Press to scroll to ANSWER MACHINE and press to confirm. 2.
ISDN Answer machine (Aton CLT418 only) You can select a preferred language for standard outgoing messages in the menu ANSWER SETTINGS, LANGUAGE. If restore the standard outgoing message, your personal message will be deleted. 1. Press to scroll to OUTG. MESSAGE, PLAY OUTG. MESS. and press confirm.
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ISDN Answer machine (Aton CLT418 only) If you have messages on your answer machine, the display shows and 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. 1.
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ISDN Answer machine (Aton CLT418 only) While you are on the telephone you can record the call via the handset. During an active call, press the softkey under and press confirm. The answer machine is switched on and the conversation is recorded. Press to stop recording the conversation.
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ISDN Answer machine (Aton CLT418 only) Press All recorded messages and memos are shown on the display. Press . Messages are played, starting with the most recent message. During playback, press: once to delete the active message. once to repeat the active message, and twice to return to the previous message.
ISDN Answer machine (Aton CLT418 only) Procedure: 1. Press the softkey under . Press to scroll to ANSWER SETTINGS in the ANSWER MACHINE menu and press to confirm. 2. Make the settings in the relevant submenu: Select the outgoing message which callers will hear. The answer delay function allows you to specify the delay, in seconds (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30), before the answer machine accepts the call.
ISDN Answer machine (Aton CLT418 only) If you have forgotten to switch your answer machine on, you can do this remotely from an external telephone. Dial your number and let it ring 12 times. Enter your 4-digit security PIN and press to switch on the answer machine.
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Settings Procedure: 1. Press the softkey under . Press to scroll to LANGUAGE in the SETTINGS menu and press to confirm. 2. Set the preferred display language. Display texts will appear in the set language. Procedure: 1. Press the softkey under .
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Settings To optimise legibility, you can adjust the display contrast. You can activate or deactivate backlighting for the display. Activate or deactivate the screensaver. Activate or deactivate keypad lighting.
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We recommend that you change the system PIN to protect your telephone against unauthorised access. Please take good note of your new system PIN! If you forget it, Swisscom will need to intervene and will charge you for this service.
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Settings See "PBX access". You can use up to 6 repeaters to extend the range and receiving power of your base station. The repeaters must first be registered and activated on the base station. Per repeater, up to 2 handsets can conduct a call simultaneously. Procedure: 1.
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Settings Electromagnetic radiation is shut down between the base station and all declared handsets. Handsets and base station are waiting for a wake-up signal either in form of an incoming call, when activating a handset or when the system synchronises data. When Ecomode plus is set to , and as long as you are not conducting a conversation, ECOMODE PLUS is displayed instead of the handset name and the...
Settings Your telephone can manage up to 5 Multiple Subscriber Numbers (MSN). You must have at least one MSN programmed in order to use your telephone. 1. Press the softkey under . Press to scroll to SETTINGS and press confirm. 2.
Additional handsets/base stations You can register up to 6 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! the handsets must be registered with the base station before use! Procedure: 1.
PBX access You can also connect your telephone to an ISDN private branch exchange. The functionality is dependent on your PBX type. Contact your network operator for further information. You may need to enter an access code (e.g. 0) to allow the public exchange to assign an external line for external calls or for calling back numbers in the calls list.
Maintenance You can reset the telephone to default status as follows: 1. Press the softkey under . Scroll to MAINTENANCE in the SETTINGS menu. Press to confirm. 2. Select the handset or base station, press RESET and press to confirm. The default settings are restored.
Important information This DECT cordless telephone complies with the basic requirements contained in the R&TTE Guidelines 99/5/EC and is suitable for connection and operation in the member states indicated on the base station and/or packaging. This device is designed for operation on the Swiss ISDN network. The declaration of conformity may be viewed at: The telephone complies with the requirements of the following EU guidelines:...
Important information If you have any general questions about products and services, please do not hesitate to contact Swisscom Customer Service on freephone number 0800 800 800 or visit www.swisscom.ch Repairs are carried out in accordance with the "Warranty conditions of Swisscom (Switzerland) Ltd".
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