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Telstra V1600 SMS Colour Screen
Digital DECT Cordless Telephone
User
Guide
IMPORTANT
3G SIM cards are not compatible with this product.
Do not attempt to download the phonebook from 3G SIM cards
to your Telstra V1600. (See page 20 for further details or check
with your mobile service provider if you are unsure).
If you have any problems with your phone, firstly refer to the
Help section of this User Guide or call Information line on 1300
302 699.
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- Page 1 3G SIM cards are not compatible with this product. Do not attempt to download the phonebook from 3G SIM cards to your Telstra V1600. (See page 20 for further details or check with your mobile service provider if you are unsure).
- Page 2 SIM card reader lets you copy your phonebook entries from your mobile phone SIM card • Use up to 5 handsets with the base without the need for additional wiring , all using the same phone line For most Telstra and Telstra reseller customers for messages betwe compa tible services.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT Alternatively you may find the answer to ‘Help’ at the back of this guide. This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Redial a number from the Calling Number Display Dialled Call list Call list Secrecy (Mute) Opening the Call lists Keypad lock Dial a number from the Call lists Paging Copy a number to the phonebook Phonebook Delete individual entries Add a new phonebook entry... -
Page 5: In This Guide
In this guide Delete all entries in all Call list De-register a handset Flashing Message Indicator Make an internal call to another Telstra Call Waiting Handset Telstra Home Message 101 Transfer call Telstra Calling Features Three-way calling Handset settings Help... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other Handset range electrical appliances to avoid interference. The handset reception range... - Page 7 Getting started Remove the battery compartment cover and insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the handset. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place. Charge the handset for at least 16 hours by placing it on the base. The red Charging indicator on the base comes on.
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Page 8: Setting The Day And Time
2. Enter the date, e.g. 02 05 for 2 May. Press OK. normal use for several days. 3. Enter the time, e.g. 10 45 for 10:45am. Press OK. This overwrites the current setting. If you make a Running the batteries right down a least once a week will mistake press Clear to delete. -
Page 9: Getting To Know Your Telstra V1600
Getting to know your Telstra V1600 Handset buttons On-screen option button On-screen option button Open the phonebook. Select Open the main menu. the options shown on the Select the options shown screen, page 10 on the screen, page 10. Right toggle button... -
Page 10: Handset Display Icons
17. page 10. * You need to subscribe to Telstra Calling Number Display in order to receive the number of your callers. Excludes blocked calls. Monthly charges apply. Available in most areas. For more information, call 13 2200 for Residential or 13 2000 for Business services. -
Page 11: Navigating The Menus
Navigating the menus Your Telstra V1600 has a menu system, which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. You’ll find a menu map on the following page. When the handset is switched on and in standby,... -
Page 12: Menu Map
Getting to know your Telstra V1600 Menu map These are the options under each menu heading. Registration Write Message Register Handset Inbox Select Base Outbox De-register Delete Messages Names menu Settings Calling Features (page 17) Settings Voice Mail Names Calls list... -
Page 13: Base
25. * You need to subscribe to Telstra Calling Number Display in order to receive the number of your callers. Excludes blocked calls. Monthly charges apply. Available in most areas. For more information, call 13 2200 for Residential or 13 2000 for Business services. -
Page 14: Using The Phone
15), or the calls list (page 27). 1. Press then dial the number your want. Preparatory dialling 1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake as you Call timer dial, press Clear to delete. Press to dial the number. The display shows the duration of all external calls. -
Page 15: Earpiece Volume
You can switch to Handsfree handsfree at any time Handsfree lets you dial a number and talk to your caller during a call. without holding the handset. It also enables other people Just press in the room listen to both sides of your conversation. -
Page 16: Redial A Number From The Dialled Call List
Using the phone Redial a number from the Dialled Calls list You can redial up to 20 of the last numbers called. If you have stored a name in the phonebook to go with the number, the name will be displayed as well. -
Page 17: Paging
Using the phone Paging You can use the button on the base to alert handset users that they are wanted or locate a missing handset. Press on the base. All registered handsets ring. Paging calls cannot be Press to stop the handsets ringing, or press answered by a handset. -
Page 18: Phonebook
If the next character you want 2. Scroll to the name you want or use to enter is on the same button the keypad to enter the first letter of the name. as the last, wait a moment for 3. Press to dial. -
Page 19: Edit An Entry
Press Clear to delete characters then enter the new name then press OK. The number is displayed. Press Clear to delete digits then enter the new number then press OK to save. Press and hold Back to return to standby. -
Page 20: Select Ringtone
Phonebook Select ringtone You can choose a different ringer melody to play when you receive a call from a particular number in the phonebook. For example, you may wish to assign a different ring tone to friends and family phone numbers. -
Page 21: Copy Sim Card
Keep SIM cards away from small children, as they are a possible Slide the SIM card reader out of the base, insert choking hazard. the SIM card into the reader and slide it back in. Press Names then Options to scroll Handset memory full Copy . -
Page 22: Telstra Phone Features
The phone will also display to 50 messages in the Inbox the telephone number of the person who sent and Outbox, dynamically you the message, as well as the time and date of allocated. the message. Each message can have up For most Telstra and Telstra reseller customers for to the 160 characters. -
Page 23: Terminal Number
Enter the terminal number (0-9) and then press OK. xx-xxxx-xxxx = the telephone SMS Alert numbers, and This is to enable your Telstra V1600 to alert you when there is a 1 = recipient text message being received by the phone. personal terminal Press to open the SMS menu. -
Page 24: User Settings
Telstra phone features Users setting Mailboxes This is to enable you and other users to setup your There are 4 personal personal mailboxes. mailboxes with password Press to open the SMS menu. protection available. Scroll to select then press OK. -
Page 25: View Received Messages
Forward Delete Options to perform your selection. Press and hold Back to return to standby. Saving message You can write a message and save the unsent / draft message into to be sent later. Outbox Press to open the SMS menu. -
Page 26: Edit Saved Message
In accordance with world–wide standards for text messaging, all messages including reply messages will display the telephone number of the sender. If you have a silent line or have blocked Calling line Identification (CLI) and attempt to send a message your message will be rejected. -
Page 27: Deleting A Message
Telstra phone features Deleting a message You can delete a message in both the Inbox and Outbox. To delete messages in a personal mailbox, you will need to go into your personal mailbox to perform the delete. Press to open the SMS menu. -
Page 28: Calling Number Display
Dialled calls – The last 20 numbers dialled, see cannot be displayed. page 15. In this case your Telstra A total of up to 50 entries can be stored in the V1600 provides you with Received and Missed calls lists, and 20 entries in the some explanatory Dialled list. -
Page 29: Opening The Call Lists
Private The caller has withheld someone called while you were out, the display (blocked) their number or will show the number of new entries in the Missed the call is from a silent line or Calls list. unlisted number. Also, the indicator on the base will light up. -
Page 30: Copy A Number To The Phonebook
Options. Scroll then press OK. Add Entry Enter a name then press OK. The number is displayed. Press OK. Press and hold Back to return to standby. Delete individual entries From the standby screen, Press Menu and scroll to select Calls list menu then press OK. -
Page 31: Delete All Entries In A Call List
Telstra phone features Delete all entries in a particular Calls list From the standby screen, Press Menu and scroll to select Calls list menu then press OK. Scroll Delete Calls List then press OK. Scroll to the list you want then press OK. -
Page 32: Flashing Message Indicator
Handset – a tape icon and text bubble reading “ ” will be displayed on You have a new message the handset. After you have listened to your message(s), the orange In Use light will return to a steady light and TAPE icon & text bubble will disappear. -
Page 33: Telstra Call Waiting
MessageBank®^ and Telstra Home Messages 101® MessageBank takes the message for you when you’re on the phone or can’t answer it, so you can call back when it suits you. Message retrieval is free from most Telstra fixed phones. Telstra Home Messages 101 is free to turn on and use. -
Page 34: Telstra Calling Features
Telstra phone features Telstra Calling Features Your Telstra V1600 is pre-programmed with the following Telstra network features which can be easily accessed or activated via the Calling Features Menu Calling Features From the standby screen, Press Menu and scroll to select Calling Features menu then press... - Page 35 • Cancel Call back Call waiting on • Call waiting off • MessageBank Pin • Edit Number Allows you to edit the following Calling Features numbers: Voice Mail Telstra Voice Assist Call fwd on busy off Call fwd im. off Call fwd no ans.
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Page 36: Handset Settings
There are five handset ringer volume levels and ‘Off’. If you select ‘Off’, only the base will ring (unless you The default ringer volume is 3. have set the base ringer to ‘Off’ as well, see page 38). 1. Press Menu, scroll then press OK. -
Page 37: Handset Name
Scroll then press OK. Handset Name Press Clear to delete the current name. Enter the name you want then press OK to confirm. Press and hold Back to return to standby. Handset language The default language is You can set your handset to English, French, English. -
Page 38: Menu Colour
4. Press Save to confirm. 5. Press and hold Back to return to standby. Auto-talk When the handset is on the base and the phone rings, you can answer a call just by picking the handset up from the base, without having to press button. -
Page 39: Base Settings
Base Ringtone 3. Scroll to the melody you want. A sample is played. Press OK to confirm. 4. Press and hold Back to return to standby. Ringer volume There are five ringer volume levels and ‘Off’. The default base ringer volume 1. -
Page 40: Handset Priority
Handset priority Normally, if you have more than one handset registered to your base, they all ring at the same time. However, you can set one of them to ring before the others, so that calls can be answered at one handset first. -
Page 41: Security Pin
3. Enter the old PIN (default setting 0000) then press registering handsets and for some other options 4. Enter the new PIN, press OK and enter it again. 5. Press OK to confirm. 6. Press and hold Back to return to standby. -
Page 42: Set Alarm
– alarm sounds at the same time On Daily each day. – alarm off Enter the time you want to set the alarm for, e.g. 0730 for 7:30am, then press OK. Press and hold Back to return to standby. Change the alarm tone... -
Page 43: Additional Handsets And Bases
Additional handsets and bases You can use up to five handsets with your Telstra V1600. To do this you need to register each additional handset with the base following the simple steps given below. Each handset can be registered on up to 4 bases. -
Page 44: Select Base
Additional handsets and bases Select base If your handset is registered to more than one base, for example, one at work and one at home, If you use a handset with two or you can quickly select which base it takes its signal more bases you can select from. -
Page 45: De-Register A Handset
The screen lists all handsets registered to the base. Scroll to select the handset you want to de-registered then press OK. Press Yes to confirm or No to return to the previous screen listing the handsets Press and hold Back to return to standby. -
Page 46: Make An Internal Call To Another Handset
Additional handsets and bases Using additional handsets Make an internal call to another handset If you have two or more handsets registered to your base, you can make internal calls between handsets. Two handsets can be holding an internal call while a third is on an external call. -
Page 47: Three-Way Calling
Additional handsets and bases Three-way call You can hold a three-way call between two internal handsets and an external caller. During an external call, press then the During a conference call handset number you want (1-5). Your external Your handset displays caller is put on hold. -
Page 48: Help
Call the V1600 Helpline: into the phone socket. • • If you are having difficulties Check that the base is connect to the mains using your Telstra V1600 power and switched on. • If you need a replacement main power lead You cannot link up with the base •... - Page 49 Check that the ringer volume is switched on, see page 38. • Check that the base is plugged into the phone socket and that it is also connected to the mains power and switched on. Buzzing noise on my radio, TV, computer or hearing aid •...
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Page 50: Replacing The Handset Batteries
Help Replacing the handset batteries After a time, you may find that the handset batteries are running out of charge more quickly. This is a standard sign of wear and the batteries will need replacing. For spare AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries, please contact your nearest electrical retailers. -
Page 51: General Information
Cleaning from your nearest electrical retailer. Simply clean the handset and base • with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an Do not open the handset (except to anti-static wipe. Never use household replace the handset batteries) or the polish as this will damage the product. -
Page 52: Environmental
Telstra Accessories and Environmental Do not expose to direct sunlight. replacement items The produce may heat up when th For a full range of accessories and batteries are being recharged replacement items for the Telstra during prolonged periods of use. -
Page 53: Technical Information
Your Telstra V1600 has a REN of time to pick up an outside line 0.1. before the rest of the number is A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the ialled, you may need to add a total REN of 4 is exceeded , the pause in the dialling sequence. -
Page 54: Recall
3G SIM card are not compatible with this product. PIN number Do not attempt to download If you change the System PIN, keep a information from 3G SIM cards to record of the new number by your Telstra V1600. writing in the space provided on this Please check with your network page. -
Page 55: Product Warranty & Customer Service
Trade detailed in the User Guide. Practices Act and similar State and Territory laws. Refer to the User Guide to ensure that the features are being used correctly. If you are trying to access a network service such as... - Page 56 www.telstra.com...
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