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KEEPING YOU IN TOUCH, IN FLIGHT Axxess II Users Manual...
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Axxess II Satcom System Users Manual AirCell Part Number: D12058 • Revision A • April 2006 (Browse www.aircell.com for online manuals with the latest revisions) Important Telephone Numbers AirCell Customer Service AIR1 (2471) Toll-free or +1.303.379.0278 AirCell Customer Service Hours of Operation...
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Identifying Telephone Extensions Record the extension numbers and locations on your aircraft: Extension # ____ Extension # ____ Location: _____________ Location: _____________ Extension # ____ Extension # ____ Location: _____________ Location: _____________ Extension # ____ Extension # ____ Location: _____________ Location: _____________ Extension # ____ Extension # ____...
™ advanced, capable, and user-friendly system flying. We’re proud to add you to the thousands of satisfied AirCell customers around the globe. We wish you many years of productive and efficient airborne communications. Your new Axxess system offers a host of exceptional features, many of which were previously unavailable in an airborne telephone system: •...
Learning About the Handset Note these important areas of your handset: Displays the telephone Shows handset’s number being dialed or extension number the system status Displays additional options Scrolls up & turns volume up Accesses additional menus Scrolls down & &...
Your Axxess phone system has power anytime the aircraft’s main avionics power switch is on. During initial power up, the Welcome to AirCell Axxess Screen appears in the phone’s display. Once the Main Dialing Screen with instructions appears, you can use the phone.
Using the Function Key Press the handset’s key to access your phone’s additional menus and advanced functions. You will do this frequently, so memorize this key. Once you press this key, additional menu choices become available. You can select one of the menu choices shown below. Learning About Functions FCN 0 Change Handset Unlock Code...
Using Your Phone System Placing Calls from the Aircraft The Main Dialing Screen displays the calling instructions. How to place a call: From the Main Dialing Screen, dial the desired number, then press • USA/Canada: Dial 9 + 1 + Area Code + Number.
Redialing Calls To automatically redial the last number called, press , and then The last number is redialed. Calling Stored Phone Numbers You can quickly call phone numbers stored in your personal phone book, or stored as speed dialing numbers. For details on these two features, see the section on “Personalizing Your Phone System.”...
AirCell Axxess-equipped aircraft. Using this method, the calling party is charged by their long distance provider for a call to Tempe, Arizona, USA for the call’s duration. The called party (in the aircraft) is charged AirCell per minute charges, from the time the call connects in Tempe, until the call is ended.
When calling Iridium-equipped aircraft, always use the 8816 Iridium Country Code. Direct-dialed calls to an AirCell Axxess phone are billed by long distance providers as international calls. Since rates vary greatly, check rates before making calls. Or use two-stage dialing, which may be more cost effective.
Muting or Unmuting Calls To mute the handset’s microphone, press and then press 6. While the handset is muted, you can hear other callers, but they cannot hear you. While muted, the screen displays MICROPHONE MUTE. To unmute the handset’s microphone, press and then press 6 again.
Using Phones as an Intercom Two or more AirCell handsets can be used as an intercom. Just pick up a handset, dial 8X (for example, dial 81, 82, and so on), then press Note: You can use a maximum of three handsets per channel at the same time for intercom conferencing.
Personalizing Your Phone System Using Your Personal Phone Book You can store and recall up to 99 frequently-called phone numbers. You also have the option of storing a name that identifies each stored number. How to store a phone number in your phone book: Enter the phone number in one of the following formats: •...
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How to dial a number stored in your phone book: Press twice to display your phone book. Scroll through the saved numbers list by pressing Press to call the selected number. How to clear a phone number from your phone book: Press twice to display your phone book.
Using One-Touch Speed Dialing For speed dialing, you can use two special keys: . Store one frequently-called number, such as your home or main office number, for each of the keys. How to store a speed dialing phone number: Enter the phone number in one of the following formats: •...
Learning About Entering Characters Use the same basic techniques when entering characters for your phone book or one-touch speed dialing. You can enter alphabetic or numeric characters using the phone’s keypad. To enter characters, use the “multi-press” procedure common to personal cell phones. For example: •...
Changing the Ringer Volume You can change the ringer volume during a call, or whenever the handset is out of the cradle. Increase or decrease the volume by pressing , and then pressing 1. Next press the keys. The screen indicates the volume level. The maximum setting is five bars. At the lowest setting, the ringer is turned off.
Locking or Unlocking Handsets You can lock or unlock handsets to prevent unauthorized use. How to lock a handset: Press , and then press 5. At the LOCK HANDSET? prompt, press to lock the handset from use, and display a confirmation. Or press to cancel.
Connecting Equipment for Data Calls Your AirCell Axxess system provides you with two data channels, which use the Iridium Network. Because voice calls generally use Channel 1, we recommend that you connect data equipment to Channel 2. This maintains greater availability of Channel 2 for general use.
Safety Information For the safe and efficient use of your AirCell Axxess telephone, please note the following information. Your AirCell Axxess phone is a mobile transmitter and receiver. When using your phone, the antenna mounted on the outside of the aircraft transmits and receives radio frequency (RF) energy.
Iridium Network. Why Does Contact Product Support Display? This means that the handset cannot register with the PBX. Contact AirCell Customer Service or your installing dealer for product support.
Appendix International Direct Dial Prefixes and Country Codes To make a call, dial IDD Prefix + Country Code + Phone Number. Note: At International Direct Dial Prefix access code, wait for second tone. Country Country Location Code Prefix Location Code Prefix AFGHANISTAN BURMA (MYANMAR)
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Country Country Location Code Prefix Location Code Prefix ERITREA JAMAICA 876* ESTONIA 8~00 JAPAN ETHIOPIA JORDAN FAEROE ISL. KAZAKHSTAN 8~10 FALKLAND ISL. KENYA FIJI ISL. KIRIBATI FINLAND KOREA (NORTH) 990, KOREA (SOUTH) 994, KUWAIT KYRGYZ REPUBLIC 8~10 FRANCE LAOS FRENCH ANTILLES LATVIA FRENCH GUIANA LEBANON...
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Country Country Location Code Prefix Location Code Prefix NEVIS SRI LANKA NEW CALEDONIA SUDAN NEW ZEALAND SURINAME NICARAGUA SWAZILAND NIGER SWEDEN NIGERIA SWITZERLAND NIUE SYRIA NORFOLK ISL. TAIWAN NORTH KOREA TAJIKISTAN 8~10 NORWAY TANZANIA OMAN THAILAND PAKISTAN TINIAN ISL. PALAU TOGO PANAMA TOKELAU...
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