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Operating Instructions DECT Telephone Model SERD Taurus Quattro with 3 add-on sets (3 additional handsets and charging stations with mains adapters) IMPORTANT! This device can only work properly with the included telephone connection cable (TAE cable)
Controls of the telephone and symbols on the LCD 123456789000 JOHN SMITH 10:48 Chars and symbols on the display 7-segment-char display for numbers and letters Caller display (clip) Microphone symbol (mute symbol) Antenna symbol Phone book symbol Battery symbol Talk symbol Handset <1>...
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Caution! You cannot make emergency calls without a main current entry! Use re-chargeable batteries for the handset! Only replace the batteries with identical ones or with others recommended by the manufacturer! Make sure to dispose of the batteries in an environmentally friendly manner!
Table of Contents Table of Contents Controls of the telephone and symbols on the LCD Safety instructions ....................4 Connection and commissioning ................6 2.1 Installing an additional handset and a further charging device......8 Basic functions ..................... 10 3.1 Setting date and time..................10 3.2 Changing the handset name................
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Table of Contents 4.3 DELETE entry ....................22 4.4 SEARCH entry ....................22 CALLER DISPLAY ....................24 5.1 CALLER LIST....................24 5.2 CALLER DISPLAY .................... 25 5.3 Viewing the caller list ..................26 5.4 Recall from number list ..................27 5.5 Deleting calls from the caller list................ 27 Further functions ....................28 6.1 Changing the base station PIN................
Safety instructions Safety instructions 1. Please read all the instructions in this manual prior to commissioning the product. 2. Adhere to all instructions displayed on the product. 3. Install the product on a solid base and make sure no-one can trip over the telephone cable.
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Safety instructions 14. Dispose of damaged batteries in accordance with existing rules and regulations. 15. Do not touch the insulated telephone wires or -terminals, unless the connections of telephone cables and power supply lines were disconnected beforehand. 16. Do not overload the wall outlets and extensions cords, since it may lead to electric shock.
Connection and commissioning Connection and commissioning 1. Connect the telephone cable to the TAE-female connectors, the one end to the wall and the other to the base station (see fig. 2-1). 2. Connect the base station to the mains by plugging the AC-adapter into the base station's power socket (see fig.
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Connection and commissioning NOTE: If the handset's batteries are entirely empty, the base station will do a quick re- load for a couple of hours and then change to the slow loading process. The handset will warm up during quick loading. This warming is normal and in no way dangerous. The handset will cool down slowly once the batteries are almost fully charged.
Connection and commissioning 2.1 Installing an additional handset and a further charging device 1. Connect the AC-adapter to the socket on the charging device's rear side. 2. Open the handset's battery compartment and insert re-chargeable batteries. Pay attention to the correct polarity (see fig. 2-4). Close the battery compartment again. Under no circumstances should you use non-rechargeable batteries.
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Connection and commissioning NOTE: If the handset's batteries are entirely empty, the base station will do a quick re-load for a couple of hours and then change to the slow loading process. The handset will warm up during quick loading. This warming is normal and in no way dangerous. It will cool down slowly once the batteries are almost fully loaded.
Basic functions Basic functions 3.1 Setting date and time It is necessary that you set time and date for the caller display. 1. Operate the -key to access the menu mode during SYSTEM standby. 2. Select [SYSTEM] with the -keys. Confirm your selection by pressing the -key.
Basic functions 3.2 Changing the handset name The default handset name is "MOBILE". The LCD will display MOBILE [MOBILE n], in which N=1...6 represents the handset number during registration. 1. Operate the -key to access the menu mode during HANDSET NAME standby.
Basic functions Explanatory notes: 1. Operating the [1]-key inserts a space at the cursor position. Immediate repeated operation of the [1]-key inserts a „-“ at the cursor position, a third operation inserts a forward slash „/“. (Operation is carried out cyclically). 2.
Basic functions 3.4 Setting melody and volume The default setting is MEL 1: HIGH 1. Operate the -key to access the menu mode during MELODY standby. Operate the -keys to select [MELODY]. 2. Confirm your selection by operating the -key, the LCD will display [MEL 1].
Basic functions 3.6 Setting the key beep The default setting is BEEP ON. 1. Operate the -key to access the menu mode during KEY BEEP standby. -keys to select the [KEY BEEP]. Operate the 2. Confirm your selection by operating the -key.
Basic functions 3.8 Manual dialling (without display on the LCD) If the telephone number is comprised of more than 20 digits, operate the -key and enter the number to make the call. 3.9 Saving the last 10 numbers dialled 1. Operate the -keys in standby mode to display the last 1234567890 10 numbers dialled.
Basic functions 3.11 Recall (call waiting) The recall procedure can only be applied if you have your phone company's clearing for it. If someone calls you while you are in a talk already and you hear the 'call waiting'-tone, operate the -key to accept the second call.
Basic functions 3.14 Warning: Battery low The battery symbol displays the battery charge level: Battery high Battery low When the battery charge level is low, you will hear a beep every 2 seconds throughout your call. When the battery charge level is low, place the handset into the base unit to re-charge the batteries.
Basic functions 3.16 Memory The last 10 numbers dialled, the phone book and the list of callers are maintained, even if the batteries are completely discharged or removed from the handset. 3.17 BABY CALL This function has been designed with small children (or the elderly) in mind, to enable them to make an emergency call by pressing a single key only.
Basic functions 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2, and select [CALL: ON?] this time. <<BABY CALL>> Operate the -key to confirm your selection. The LCD will display [<<BABY CALL>>] the entire time. When the function is enabled you dial only the baby call number by operating a random key in standby mode (with the exception of the - and the...
Phone book Phone book There are 20 memory locations for the phone book. You can enter a name (max. 10 digits) and a phone number (max. 20 digits) per memory location. The three basic funtions are: ADD ENTRY, EDIT/DELETE, SEARCH. 4.1 ADD ENTRY 1.
Phone book Note: The counter in the LCD's bottom left hand corner displays the memory location (e.g. 01/20). if more than 20 entries were added, the LCD will show [ICM FULL] an. Explanatory note: The entries are ordered alphabetically in descending order, followed by the numbers (if no name was entered alongside these numbers).
Phone book 5. Use table 3-1 on page 11 to enter the new name (max. 10 chars). Press to confirm and proceed to edit the number. 6. Operate the -key to delete the old number and enter the EDIT new one. The LCD will display [EDIT ]. 7.
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Phone book When the name is displayed in the LCD, operate the -key to have the number displayed. If the number contains more than 12 digits, press the -key again to show the remaining digits. If you do not wish to make a phone call, operate the -key to quit the mode.
CALLER DISPLAY CALLER DISPLAY The telephone is equipped with a function called "Caller Display", by means of which you can read the caller's number on the display prior to accepting the talk. To be able to use this function, you need your telephone company's clearing.
CALLER DISPLAY 5.2 CALLER DISPLAY When a call comes in, the LCD will display the following: Table 5-1 CALLER LIST Saving in caller Event LCD display list Incoming call without none identification of the caller Incoming call with error / long none distance call Incoming call with identification...
CALLER DISPLAY 5.3 Viewing the caller list 1. Operate the -key during standby mode. The LCD will display [NEWXXTOTALXX]. NEW displays the number of unchecked incoming calls. TOTAL displays the overall number of calls on the caller list. 2. Operate the -keys to view the caller list entries.
CALLER DISPLAY 5.4 Recall from number list Once you found the desired name/number, operate the -key to dial the number. 5.5 Deleting calls from the caller list 1. Once you found the desired name/number, operate the -key. The LCD will display [DELETE?]. 2.
Further functions Further functions 6.1 Changing the base station PIN The PIN (Personal Identification Number or Personal Security Code) is a 4-digit code to protect the base station against illicit registration or -access. The default setting is 1. Operate the -key to access the menu mode during SYSTEM standby.
Further functions 6.2 Setting a prefix code The default setting is PREFIX OFF. If you select "calling with prefix code", a prefix code is inserted in front of every dialled number (including the numbers saved). Prior to activating this function you need to program the prefix code.
Further functions 7. To disable the prefix, repeat step 1) and step 2), but select [PREFIX OFF?]. To confirm your entry and to leave the menu item, operate the -key. 6.3 Barring numbers The default setting is BARRING OFF. Barring numbers serves to forbid dialling certain numbers, when their 1st to 4th digit agrees with barred numer 1 or barred number 2.
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Further functions 4. Select [BAR NUMBER1?] by operating the -keys. BAR NUMBER1? 5. Operate the -key to confirm your selection and the LCD will display [NUM0 ----]. Enter the first 1-4-digit number to be barred. Operate the NUM0 _ _ _ _ -key to confirm your entry and to exit the system menu.
Accessory functions Accessory functions This product is GAP-compatible. It provides the following accessory functions: • you can register up to 6 handsets at every base station • each handset can be registered at up to 4 base stations • transfer: internal talks / handing over external talks / teleconference between several handsets Explanatory note: Registering handsets/base stations at other DECT-telephones is...
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Accessory functions 3. Confirm your selection by pressing the -key. The LCD will BASE: 1 2 3 4 display [BASE:1 2 3 4]. With handsets not registered, all 4 digits indicate. The handset is already registered at the base station, if the digits do not indicate.
Accessory functions 6. The handset will now search for a base station that is ready HS 123456 for registration. Once the base station has been localised, the LCD will display [HS 123456], in which HS stands for handset. HS: _2_456 If one or more handsets are already registered at the base station, e.g.
Accessory functions 5. Enter the base station's 4-digit pin. The default PIN is HS: 12_ _ _ _ If the PIN was entered correctly, the number of the registered handset(s) will be displayed. If, for example, handset 1 and handset 2 are registered, the LCD will display [HS: 12_ _ _ _]. 6.
Accessory functions 2. Confirm by operating the -key, the LCD will display AUTO 12 _ _ [AUTO 1 2 3 4]. If only 2 base stations are registered, the LCD will display [AUTO 1 2 _ _]. The current selection is constantly displayed while the others AUTO 12 indicate.
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Accessory functions 2. Confirm your selection by operating the -key, the LCD will HS: 1 display [HS: *], in which HS stands for handset and the "*" shows there is no set priority. Operate the dial button (1-6) to select the desired handset. Operate [1], for example, to define that handset 1 is to ring first.
Accessory functions 7.5 Internal talks (transfer) If 2 or more handsets are registered at one base station, the handsets can be used as walkie-talkies within the operating range. CALL WHAT? 1. Operate the -key in standby mode. is displayed and [CALL WHAT?] The connection symbol appears on the LCD.
Accessory functions 7.6 Handing over external talks If a current call is accepted on handset 1, the talk can be handed over to another handset within the base station's operating range. In case a talk is to be handed over from handset 1 to handset 2: CALL WHAT 1.
Accessory functions 7.7 Teleconference If handset 1 is engaged in a talk, it is possible to establish a teleconference with another handset within reach of the base station. 1. Operate the -key at handset 1 during the talk so as to CALL WHAT? enable the teleconference.
Notes on battery usage Notes on battery usage 1. Never use batteries which are not rechargeable. Only use certified (rechargeable) batteries of the same kind, since they may be damaged otherwise. This product requires AAA-type rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride batteries with 1,2V and 550-800mAh.
Cleaning Cleaning 1. Use a damp cloth to clean the plastic casing. Do not use benzene, diluters and chemical solvents. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the plastic casing. 2. Please protect the device against dust, humidity, high temperatures and vibration. The device should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Problems and solutions 10 Problems and solutions 1. No dial tone • Check whether mains adaptor and telephone cable are correctly connected. • The batteries might be entirely discharged. Re-charge the batteries for about 10 hours. • Move the handset closer to the base station. 2.
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ATTENTION! IMPORTANT WARRANTYDOCUMENTATION, PLEASE KEEP THIS DOCUMENT! Dear valued customer, we are happy that you have decided to purchase a quality product. Should you, contrary to our expectations, encounter any technical difficulties with the unit, please note the following points: •...
Accompanying document Dear valued customer, this product was checked thoroughly. Should any defects occur, much contrary to our expectations, we ask you to please be so kind as to send the defective product with the accompanying document and a photocopy of the sales slip to the - Service-Center Hattingen, Weg zum Wasserwerk 10, 45525 Hattingen, or to turn it in at your local dealer's.
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