Dect telephone with caller id & answering machine (60 pages)
Summary of Contents for iDect IDECT X3I SYSTEM
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USER GUIDE iDECT X3i System Colour Display Telephone with 200 Name and Number Phonebook and Answering Machine and SMS Messaging THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR MAKING EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALLS WHEN THE POWER FAILS. ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE FOR ACCESS TO DIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES.
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Important note- This telephone is not designed for making Emergency calls when the main power fails. For Emergency calls you should have a basic phone that does not need mains power, connected to your line so that you can make calls during a power failure. iDECT Helpline 0845 345 9677 (for UK only) Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm **Please note that all calls are charged at local rate...
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Where to find it Colour Display with backlight EARPIECE Left Soft/ Menu Right Soft/ Access button Phonebook button Press to access menu. Press to access phonebook menu. Press for OK. Press for BACK / CLEAR. HANG UP/ C button Navigation buttons and power ON/OFF iDECT 1 iDECT 1...
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What's on the display? The display of your telephone contains one line of icons and the time at the top, the soft key functions at the bottom, and a graphic display showing more icons, the handset name, and details of names, numbers and menu lists. This shows the handset name.
What the symbols mean? New Message Inbox Outbox Delete Messages Settings Calls Lists Received Calls Missed Calls Dialled Calls Delete Calls List Handset Ringtone Ring Volume Ear Volume Handset Name Language Menu Colour Auto Talk PABX Access Code Wall paper Base Settings Handset Priority Recall Mode...
Contents What the symbols mean To edit contacts in phonebook To store a last number redial entry Contents in phonebook Dialling from phonebook Read First before Use Caller ID log Choosing a site for the base unit Handset ringer volume, melody and charger pod Using a multi-handset system Radio signals between handset...
Troubleshooting Remote Operation To check your messages remotely Cleaning and Care Remote Operation keys Declaration of Conformity Keys to press during remote operation Switching on remotely Guarantee and Service Technical Details Read First Before Use Choosing a site The base unit and charger pod(s) should be placed on a level for the base unit surface, in a position where: and charger pod...
For stronger radio signal, it is recommended that your telephone is at the highest possible position. If there is no radio signal reception, Base 1 message and the signal level icon will flash on the display. Interference If the sound quality gets worse as you move around while on a call, this is probably caused by interference between the handset and the base unit, perhaps because you are too near to another phone or other electrical equipment.
Installation and Set-up Choose a suitable site for the base unit (see page 3). Connect the mains power lead and the telephone line cord into the base unit. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the socket on the back of the base.
Fit the rechargeable batteries in each handset. A. Push down on the top of the battery B. Lift the battery pack and connect compartment cover (located on the its plug to the socket inside the back of the handset) and slide the compartment, as shown.
Use only original batteries and charge them only on the original base station or charger pod(s). Insert the batteries properly as previously described. Do not dispose of the batteries in fire: this may cause an explosion. Remove the batteries from its compartment if the phone is not used for a long period of time.
Your Telephone Operations Switching on/off Press the HANG UP/ C button to turn the phone 'ON'. Press the HANG UP/C button and hold for two seconds to turn the phone 'OFF'. ** You can switch the handset off and save battery. ** When the handset is in "off"...
Press the OK button. à The display shows Time (24 Hr):. Use the digit keys to enter the time 0 to 9 - format HH:MM (It's a 24 hour clock). Press the button to confirm. à The display shows Time & Date Saved. Press the HANG UP/C button to return to idle mode.
Set Alarm tone Press the menu button. à The display shows SMS. à Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Time setting. Press the button. à à The display shows Time setting >Alarm. Press the button to select Alarm. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Set Alarm Tone.
Select your handset display language Press the menu button. à The display shows SMS. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Handset. Press the button. à The display shows Handset >Ringtone. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Language. Press the button, then press the UP/ or DOWN/ button to go through the language list (there are 4 languages to...
Select your handset Wallpaper Press the menu button. à The display shows SMS. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Handset. Press the button. à The display shows Handset >Ringtone. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Wallpaper. Press the button, then press the UP/ or DOWN/ button to go through...
Answer a call Press the PHONE button or Speakerphone buttonn to answer a call when the telephone rings. Press UP/ or DOWN/ button to adjust the volume of the earpiece during your conversation (5 volume levels). Press the HANG UP/C button to end the call. Note: If Auto answer is set then lifting the handset off the base or charger will answer the call and no buttons need to be pressed.
Memory/Phonebook management How to enter characters? To use the characters you press on the button where you see the character, e.g. if you want to insert the letter 'A', you press '2' , if you want to insert the letter 'B', you press twice and for 'C', three times etc.
To create a contact in your phonebook Names can be up to 16 characters and numbers can be up to 20 digits . Press the button. à The display shows Names >Find Entry. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Add Entry. Press the button.
To edit contacts in phonebook Press the button. à The display shows Names >Find Entry. Press the button, your phonebook list will appear. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to stroll through the list of names in your PHONEBOOK. Press the button to select.
To store a last number redial entry in phonebook Press the UP/ to view dialled calls. à The display shows Dialled calls. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to stroll through the list of dialled numbers. Press the button to select. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to select Save Number.
Caller ID log To review the caller ID log Press the menu button. à The display shows SMS. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to select Calls lists Press the button. à The display shows Calls lists >Received calls. Press the button and a list of received calls will appear.
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If you want to clear individually...: Press the button, the list of caller ID will appear. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to stroll through the list of received numbers. Once selected the number you want to delete, press the button. à...
Handset ringer volume, melody Change handset ringer volume Press the menu button. à The display shows SMS. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to select Handset. Press the button. à The display shows Handset >Ringtone. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to select Ring Volume.
Using a multi-handset system Make intercom calls Press the INTERCOM button on any handset (i.e. handset 1). à The display shows Internal Call. Use the digit buttons to enter the handset number you want to call. (e.g. Handset 2) Handset 2 will ring. Press the handset 2's PHONE button to answer intercom call.
Set up a three-way conference You can have a three-way conference when you are on a call with an external line. Press the INTERCOM button on your handset. à The display shows Internal Call. Use the digit buttons to enter the handset number you want to enter the conference and the external caller will be automatically put on hold.
Handset registration * When you purchase a iDECT X3i multi-handset system, all handsets are already registered: you do not need to register any of the handsets. * Handset registration is only necessary when you buy an extra-handset by itself. Registering a handset On the base unit, press and hold the Handset Locator button at the bottom of base set until you hear registration tone (repeated 'beeps').
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De-registering a handset *This operation is necessary when one of your handset is out of order and needs to be repaired. Press the menu button. à The display shows SMS. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to select Registration. Press the button.
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Select a base unit Press the menu button. à The display shows SMS. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to select Registration. Press the button. à The display shows Registration > Register Handset. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to select Select Base. Press the button.
SMS text messaging If the iDECT X3i is the only phone connected to the phone line, the "Terminal Number" parameter in the SMS settings menu (see " SMS text messaging") should be set to 9. The default setting for the terminal number of iDECT X3i is generally set to 9.
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Set SMS alert Press the MESSAGE button. à The display shows SMS >New Message. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to select Settings. Press the button. à The display shows Settings > Service Centres. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to select SMS Alert. Press the button.
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Set sending centre number Press the MESSAGE button. à The display shows SMS >New Message. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to select Settings. Press the button. à The display shows Settings > Service Centres. Press the button. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to select Sending Centre.
Write and send a message Press the MESSAGE button. à The display shows SMS >New Message. Press the button. Enter the text message using the alphanumeric keypad. Press the number key corresponding to your desired alphabet (see Memory phonebook management for keys). * You can clear by pressing the button.
Delivery receipt Before sending a message, you can activate the delivery receipt feature that confirms whether or not the message has been sent. Once you have completed your message, press the button. à The display shows Send to. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to select Notify.
Reply a message When you have read a message and want to send a reply. Press the button to select. à The display shows Reply. Press the button. Enter the text message using the alphanumeric keypad. Press the number key corresponding to your desired alphabet (see Memory phonebook management for keys).
Press the button to search your phonebook. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to stroll through your phonebook. Once you have found the name you want to send the message to press the button to select and number of the person would appear.
Advanced use of your phone Handset advanced settings Turn on/off Auto-answer Press the menu button. à The display shows SMS. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Handset. Press the button. à The display shows Handset >Ringtone. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Auto Talk.
Enter the code using the key pad. Press the button for OK. à The display shows Access Code Saved. Press the HANG UP/C button to go back to idle mode. Shortcut to clear phonebook memory Press the button. à The display shows Names >Find Entry. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ button to select Delete all...
Set to default Settings Set handset settings to default Press the menu button. à The display shows SMS. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Handset. Press the button. à The display shows Handset >Ringtone. Press and hold the HASH button for two seconds.
Change your PIN code Press the menu button. à The display shows SMS. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Base settings. Press the button. à The display shows Base settings > Base Ringtone. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select System PIN. Press the button.
Select mode for dialling Press the button. à The display shows Menu >SMS. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Base settings. Press the button. à The display shows Base settings > Base Ringtone. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Dial Mode. Press the button.
Set Handset Priority If you have more then one handset you can set one handset to ring before the others. Press the menu button. à The display shows SMS. Use the UP/ or DOWN/ to select Base settings. Press the button.
Setting up the answering machine Setting the day, clock, number of rings and security remote code If you pause too long between the steps listed below, the machine will time out and you will need to start again. To set the day Press and hold the CLOCK/RING/CODE button until the machine says 'SET DAY' and then the set day.
To set the security remote code Press the FAST FORWARD or REWIND button until you reach the first number you want to set. As you press the machine will say the number and the display on the base will also shows it (the code has 3 digits, and the default is 321).
Outgoing messages (OGMs) An OGM is the greeting the caller hears when he/she gets through to . the answering machine. The X3i has two OGMs and you can record your own message. OGMs that are already on the machine: OGM1- this invites callers to leave a message: 'Sorry, we cannot answer your call now.
Using the answering machine Switch on/off the answering machine Press and hold the ON/OFF/STOP button to switch the machine 'on' or 'off'. When the machine is first switched on, OGM1 is selected, so callers will be able to leave messages. The base unit's display flashes to shows the number of new messages;...
To Play back your messages Play messages The base unit's display will show the number of new messages and/ or memos (memos are counted as messages). Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play all new messages and memos. The machine will tell you the number of messages you have altogether; and then the number of new messages.
To intercept a call If you hear the answering machine recording a message and you want to intercept the call and speak to the caller, you can: Press the PHONE button on the handset. Press the SPEAKERPHONE button on the handset. Lift the handset of any other phone connected to the same line.
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Remote operation You need to enter a three-digit pass number if you want to dial home to receive your messages. The original pass-number is 321. Otherwise you are able to set your own three-digit pass number (please see page 39). To check your messages remotely Using a tone dialling phone, dial your home number When you hear your outgoing message, press the STAR...
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Repeat the current message Go back to the previous message Stop playback or recording Delete the message currently being played back Delete all messages that have been played back Play the outgoing message (OGM1 or OGM2) Record a new outgoing message (OGM1 or OGM2) Record a memo Switch the machine on Switch the machine off...
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Troubleshooting ALWAYS check You have followed all the steps listed on page 5 to first that: install and set up your iDECT X3i. All connectors are firmly inserted in their sockets. Mains power to the base unit is switched on at the socket.
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"I cannot make a The handset's keypad may be locked. Unlock it before call." you make a call. Only one handset (or the base unit) can be connected to the outside line at once. If another handset is already using the line, you need to wait until it's finished its call. "When I press keys, Make sure the batteries are fitted in your handset.
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"The Caller Display You need to subscribe to the Caller Display feature from feature isn't your network service provider. You should find contact working." details on your phone bill. The caller may have withheld their number by dialling 141. Or they may be calling from a network that does not transmit the caller's number (e.g.
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"I try to recharge You need to replace the batteries. To find out how to the batteries but I obtain replacements call the iDECT Helpline on 0845 still get a warning 345 9677 from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (UK that they are low."...
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Cleaning and care Do not clean any part of your iDECT X3i with benzene, thinner or other solvent chemicals this may cause permanent damage which is not covered by the Guarantee. When necessary, clean it with a damp cloth. Keep your iDECT X3i away from hot, humid conditions or strong sunlight, and don't let it get wet.
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Guarantee and service The iDECT X3i is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase shown on your sales receipt. This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, faults on the telephone line, lightning, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than through approved agents.
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Technical details Standard Digital Enhancement Cordless Telecommunication (DECT) Frequency range 1.88 to 1.9 GHz (bandwidth = 20 MHz) Channel bandwidth 1.728 MHz Operating range Up to 300m outdoors; up to 50m indoors Operating time Standby: 100 hours Talking: 10 hours Battery charge time: 24 hours Temperature range Operating 0 C to 40 C...
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