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BUTLER 4872
TWIN/TRIPLE/QUATTRO
User Guide
v 1.5

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  • Page 1 BUTLER 4872 TWIN/TRIPLE/QUATTRO User Guide v 1.5...
  • Page 2 This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of conformity can be found on: http://www.topcom.net/support/cedeclarations.php To be connected to the public analogue telephone network. The features described in this manual are published with reservation to modifications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    English ... 1 Safety instructions ...1 Getting started ...1 Installing the base ... 1 Installing the handset... 2 Twin/Triple/Quattro version... 3 Installing the Skype software ... 3 Installing the phone software... 3 Keys/Led... 6 Icons ... 7 Base light ... 7 Systray Icon &...
  • Page 4 Autotalk ... 21 Prefix code... 22 Using the alarm feature ... 22 8.10 Setting the date and time ... 22 8.11 Setting the time format ... 23 Base settings ...23 Ringtone ... 23 Ringer Volume ... 23 Dial Mode... 23 Recall...

  • Page 5: English

    Safety instructions • Only use the charger plug supplied. Do not use other chargers as this may damage the battery cells. • Only insert rechargeable batteries of the same type. Never use ordinary, non-rechargeable batteries. Insert rechargeable batteries so they connect to the right poles (indicated in the battery compartment of the handset).

  • Page 6: Installing The Handset

    Getting started Installing the handset 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert the batteries respecting the polarity (+ and -). 3 Close the battery compartment. 4 Leave the handset on the base unit for 20 hours. The Line/Charge indicator on the base will light up. - Back view of base - A.

  • Page 7: Twin/Triple/Quattro Version

    Installing the phone software To be able to use the Butler 4872 phone together with Skype, you need to install the phone software on your computer. This software will be the bridge between Skype and the phone.
  • Page 8 Getting started 4 When “Plug in your phone...” appears, connect the USB plug of the phone to the PC and click “Next”.. 5 When “Can Windows connect...” appears, select “No, not this time” and click “Next”. 6 When the new hardware wizard starts, select “Install software automatically” and click next.
  • Page 9 Getting started 7 Click “Continue Anyway” when the following screen appears. 8 When the hardware wizard is completed, click “Finish”. 9 After 5 minutes the software will detect the phone. Click “Next”. 10 The software will now end the installation of all the drivers and after a while you can click “Finish”...

  • Page 10: Keys/Led

    Getting started Keys/Led Handset 1. Display 2. Up/Redial key 3. Soft Menu key 2 4. Right/Flash key R/Netstatus key 5. On-hook / OFF key 6. Alphanumeric keys 7. Keypad lock 8. Ringer Off-key 9. Down/call log key 10. Off-hook key/ Handsfree/ On-key 11.

  • Page 11: Icons

    The systray Icon will show different information on the status of the phone/PC connection and Skype. If the Topcom ‘VoIP’ icon has the following colours: - Green : Connection is OK and Skype is seen by the phone - Yellow: Skype is not found by the phone or is not running - Red: PC doesn’t see the phone (no connection)

  • Page 12: Navitating The Menu

    2.10 Navitating the menu The Butler 4872 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. The menu map is shown on the following paragraph. 1 When the handset is switched on and in standby, press the soft menu key 1 to open the main menu.

  • Page 13: Menu Overview

    2.11 Menu overview Menu Voicemail Handset Base settings Net Settings Alarm/Clock Tools Power Off Using the telephone Switching the handset ON/OFF 1 Press ans hold the OFF key to switch the handset off. 2 Press the off-hook key or place the handset in the base to switch the handset back on.

  • Page 14: Changing The Language

    Using the telephone Changing the language 1 Enter the menu. 2 Select “Handset” and confirm. 3 Select “Language” and confirm. 4 Select a language and confirm. The screen displays “Saved”. If you have chosen English, your handset’s menus will be in English. 5 Press the on-hook key to hang up or put the handset back on the base.

  • Page 15: Making A Skype Telephone Call

    Making a Skype telephone call Making a Skype call from the online contact list 1 Press the Skype-key. The Skype nickname is shown on the display. 2 Select a contact person. 3 Press the left key to switch between the Skype nickname and account ID name.

  • Page 16: Receiving A Normal Telephone Call

    Using the telephone 3 Scroll through the called contact list. 4 Press the left key to switch between the Skype nickname and account ID name. 5 Press the Skype-key to start the call or press the off-hook key. 6 Press the on-hook key to hang up or put the handset back on the base. Make a conference call with your Skype contacts You can call more then one contact at the same time by selecting the contacts first in the contact list.

  • Page 17: Receiving A Skype Call

    Receiving a Skype call When you receive a Skype call, the screen displays the contact person who is calling you. To take the call: 1 Press the Skype-key. Lift the handset off its base (if “Auto Talk” is activated (See ”8.7 Autotalk”)) The call in progress icon appears on the screen.

  • Page 18: Phonebook

    Phonebook For example, to select an ‘A’, press ‘2’ once. To select a ‘B’, press ‘2’ twice and so on. To select ‘A’ and then ‘B’ consecutively, press ‘2’ once, wait until the cursor moves on to the next character, then press ‘2’ twice. During entering text, the available character under each key appears below on the display.

  • Page 19: Delete An Entry Or All Entries

    Delete an entry or all entries 1 Press the soft menu key. 2 Select the desired name or use the keypad to enter the first letter of the name. 3 Select “Option”. To delete one entry: 4 Select “Delete Entry” and confirm. To delete all entries: 4 Select “Delete All”...

  • Page 20: Caller Identification

    Caller Identification Copy all phonebook entries to another handset By copying all entries from one handset to another, you will erase all existing records at the destination handset. 1 Press the soft menu key. 2 Select the desired name or use the keypad to enter the first letter of the name.

  • Page 21: Skype Incoming Calls

    To delete one entry: 5 Select “Delete Entry” and confirm. 6 Return to standby. To delete all entries: 5 Select “Delete All” and confirm. 6 Return to standby. To add the number to the phonebook: 5 Select “Add Entry” and confirm. 6 Use the keypad to enter the name, then select “Save”.

  • Page 22: Skype Voice Mail

    Skype voice mail Skype voice mail To have voice mail, you need to have a subscription. When you have voice mail subscription and you have received a new message, the new message icon appears on the display. You can also send a voice mail message to one of your skype contacts by the menu (outbox) without calling them first.

  • Page 23: Chat Function

    By the contact list: 1 Press the Skype-key. The Skype nickname is shown on the display. 2 Scroll through the called contact list. 3 Press the right key to select the contacts you want. The netstatus icon in front of the contact name will be changed. 4 Select “Option”.

  • Page 24: Personalise The Handset

    Personalise the handset Personalise the handset Ringtone and volume Ringtone You can choose from 18 different ringer melodies for internal and external calls. 1 Enter the menu. 2 Select “Handset” and confirm. 3 Select “Ringtone” and confirm. 4 Select “External” for external calls or select “Internal for internal calls and confirm.

  • Page 25: Keypad Beeps

    Keypad beeps 1 Enter the menu. 2 Select “Handset” and confirm. 3 Select “Keypad beep” and confirm. 4 Select “On” or “Off” and confirm. 5 Return to standby. Wallpaper You can choose from 3 different wallpaper pictures which appear in the background during standby.

  • Page 26: Prefix Code

    Personalise the handset Prefix code It is possible to use your telephone with a prefix number. When dialling telephone numbers, you can add automatically the prefix code before the number. 1 Enter the menu. 2 Select “Handset” and confirm. 3 Select “Prefix” and confirm. 4 Select “Edit”...

  • Page 27: Setting The Time Format

    8.11 Setting the time format 1 Enter the menu. 2 Select “Alarm/Clock” and confirm. 3 Select “Time format” and confirm. 4 Select “12Hrs” or “24Hrs” and confirm. 5 Return to the previous menu. Base settings Ringtone You can choose from 9 different ringer melodies. 1 Enter the menu.

  • Page 28: Recall

    Tools Recall 1 Enter the menu. 2 Select “Base Settings” and confirm. 3 Select “Recall” and confirm. 4 Select short flash time (100ms) or long flash time (250ms) and select “Save”. 5 Return to standby. System PIN The System PIN is used for registering and deregistering handsets and some other optional settings.

  • Page 29: Stopwatch

    10.2 Stopwatch 1 Enter the menu. 2 Select “Tools” and confirm. 3 Select “Stopwatch” and confirm. 4 Select “Start” to start the stopwatch. 5 Select “Stop” to stop the stopwatch. Select “Start” again to restart. Select “Reset” to reset the counter. 6 Return to standby.

  • Page 30: Chat Alert

    Additional handsets and base stations 11.4 Chat alert When someone is writing a text message (chat), you can get a warning tone. To turn this alert On or Off: 1 Enter the menu. 2 Select “Net Setting” and confirm. 3 Select “Chat alert” and confirm. 4 Select “On”...

  • Page 31: Select A Base

    12.3 Select a base You can switch your Bulter handset between bases. You can also set it to automatically base select with the strongest signal. The handset must first be registered with eacht base individually. 1 Enter the menu. 2 Select “Handset” and confirm. 3 Select “Select Base”...

  • Page 32: 13 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 3 When the internal correspondent answers, select “Conf.”. 3 If the inthernal correspondent doesn’t answer, press the left key INT to retrieve the external correspondent. 4 Press the on-hook key to hang up or put the handset back on the base. Taking an external call during an internal communication When you are on intercom with another handset, you can still pick up outside calls.

  • Page 33: 14 Technical Datatechnical Characteristics

    Symptom No audio for PC calls in the DECT phone No PC sound anymore when using other applications 14 Technical dataTechnical characteristics Standard Frequency range Number of channels Modulation Speech coding Emission power Range Number of handsets Base powersupply Handset Batteries: Handset autonomy Handset talk time Normal conditions of use...

  • Page 34: 15 Warranty

    15.1 Warranty period The Topcom units have a 24-month warranty period. The warranty period starts on the day the new unit is purchased. The warranty on batteries is limited to 6 months after purchase. Consumables or defects causing a negligible effect on operation or value of the equipment are not covered.
  • Page 35 SERVICE RETURN CARD - RÜCKSENDEKARTE - CARTE DE RETOUR SERVICE - RETOURFICHE RETURN WITH YOUR DEFECT PRODUCT Name/Vorname/Prénom/Naam: Surname/Familienname/Nom/Familienaam: Street/Straße/Rue/Straat: Nr./N°: Location/Ort./Lieu/Plaats: Country/Land/Pays/Land: Tel./Tél.: E-mail: Model name/Modellbezeichnung/Nom du modèle/Modelnaam: Serial Nr/Seriennummer/N° série/Serienummer: Purchase date/Kaufdatum/Date d’achat/Aankoopdatum: (DD/MM/YYYY) - (TT/MM/JJJJ) Fault description/Beschreibung des Defekts/Description de la panne/Beschrijving defect: (Original Proof of Purchase has to be attached to this return card to be valid for warranty) Model name/Modellbezeichnung/Nom du modèle/Modelnaam: Serial Nr/Seriennummer/N°...
  • Page 36 BUTLER 4872 TWIN/TRIPLE/QUATTRO visit our website www.topcom.net MA100068/UK...

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