Aastra Maestro 900DSS Owner’s Manual
Aastra Maestro 900DSS Owner’s Manual

Aastra Maestro 900DSS Owner’s Manual

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  • Page 1 Mæstro 900 DSS...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Congratulations... on your purchase of the Mæstro 900 DSS telephone. Reading the following easy to understand guide will let you take full advantage of all your 900 DSS features. Enjoy! Introduction ......2 Important Tips .
  • Page 4 ABLE OF ONTENTS Congratulations... on your purchase of the Mæstro 900 DSS telephone. Reading the following easy to understand guide will let you take full advantage of all your 900 DSS features. Enjoy! Introduction ......2 Important Tips .
  • Page 5: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION Welcome... to the world of 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum (DSS). Based on technology originally developed for military applications, DSS provides a level of performance for range, security, clarity over the range, and immunity to interference that is unparalleled by any other cordless telephone technology currently on the market.
  • Page 6: Important Tips

    MPORTANT Locate the Base away from electrical equipment such as other telephones, radios, computers, refrigerators, fluorescent lights, stereos, etc., to prevent interference. Centrally locate the Base, preferably on an upper floor. For the best performance, do not use a power bar. If you have another cordless phone or answering machine, attempt to position the Base units as far away as possible from each other.
  • Page 7: Handset

    ANDSET Battery cover - Slide Handset/Ringer Volume - cover down to replace Press bottom for lower battery pack. volume; press top for higher volume (page 25). Mute - Press so callers cannot hear you; press again when you wish them to Antenna hear you (page 13).
  • Page 8: Base

    Handset cradle - Place the Handset, with the display facing you, in the Base to charge. Handset key - (not labeled) Use to locate the Handset (page 23). Charging contacts - Place the Handset into the Base so that both the Handset and Base contacts touch.
  • Page 9: Base

    NSTALLATION 1 Route line cord through the small hole on the back of the stand. 2 Plug the end of the line cord into the back of the Base. 3 Attach the stand to Base by inserting the stand clips into Base holes.
  • Page 10 1 Connect the battery pack to the Handset and insert the battery pack into the Handset. 2 Place the cover over the battery compartment. Press down and slide the cover forward to close. 2 Plug the large end of the 1 Plug the other end of power adapter into a the line cord into a...
  • Page 11 OUNTING 1 Insert a short line cord, 9 in/23 cm or less (not supplied) into back of Base. 4 Line up the mounting lug positions on the back of 2 Ensure that the the Base with line cord is tightly those on the and neatly coiled in wall mount...
  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    HARGING THE ATTERY HARGING TANDBY The First Time... You may receive up to 7 days of When you first setup your Mæstro standby battery time* when the 900 DSS, you must charge your battery pack is fully charged and the Handset for at least 10 hours.
  • Page 13: Options

    PTIONS — On the side of the Handset press the key to access the Options List. Press to exit the list. — Use to move through the list or enter the number of the Option you wish to customize to go directly to it (e.g., 01, 02...). •...
  • Page 14 ON/OFF OWER AVER ODES When this option is ON, your Area codes are shown for incoming Handset’s dial pad and display will calls and in the Callers List. The stay lit for less time, thereby saving Mæstro 900 DSS lets you block the battery life.
  • Page 15 PTIONS ISPLAY Flashing check mark indicates that Option number (01 through 11) this Option (English) is currently selected Option title Option choice Press to move to Press to move Spanish to the next Option in the Press to select list Press to see how this the displayed language Option is currently set...
  • Page 16: Making & Answering Calls

    & A AKING NSWERING ALLS AKING ALLS Your Mæstro 900 DSS lets you Muting Incoming or view a number before you dial, Outgoing Calls helping to prevent dialing errors. While on a call, press the key on the side of the 1 Enter the number using the dial Handset so that callers cannot hear pad.
  • Page 17: Redial

    EDIAL EDIAL The Mæstro 900 DSS Redial List Saving from the Redial List remembers the last 5 numbers you to the Directory dialed. The last number you dialed You can save a previously dialed will always be the first number number to your Directory.
  • Page 18: Call Waiting Id

    AITING AITING Call Waiting ID allows you to view hint: the name/number of a second incoming call. Switch between the — Pressing the two callers by pressing will also allow you to switch when you hear the unique tone. between callers. The display will indicate which —...
  • Page 19: Call Waiting Id Calls

    ID C AITING ALLS 1 When your phone rings, the incoming caller’s name and RING number (if available) are shown on the Handset’s display. 1 The Call Waiting tone sounds and Caller Two’s BEEP name and number are displayed (for 20 seconds). 1 Press to speak with Caller Two.
  • Page 20: Callers List

    ALLERS Press the key on the Handset to access the Callers List. Up to 30 incoming calls may be stored in the list. This valuable feature helps you organize your calls by monitoring their status. Easy to understand messages and icons keep you informed about who called, when they called, how often they tried to reach you, and even if you returned the call! SING THE ALLERS...
  • Page 21 Saving from the Callers List Dialing Long Distance to the Directory numbers from the Callers List You can save a name and number from the Callers List and store it in When a long distance prefix (LDP) your Directory. Directory entries is entered in Option 11 (page 11) are not bumped when the list is full.
  • Page 22: Directory

    IRECTORY Pressing the key on the Handset allows you to access the Directory. The Directory lets you store any 30 names and numbers you choose. Read the following instructions or press and follow the display prompts to view, save, change, enter or delete items. SING THE IRECTORY —...
  • Page 23 Adding an entry to the Editing a Directory entry Directory 1 Press 1 Press 2 Use to find and display 2 Press the name/number you wish to edit. 3 When the display shows: < , use the dial pad to en- 3 Press to enter edit mode.
  • Page 24: Services List

    ERVICES SING THE ERVICES Saving a Feature Code to The Services List is accessible using the Services List the shared Services/Flash key on When your Handset is idle: the Handset. Various telephone 1 Press the shared Services/Flash company feature codes may be key.
  • Page 25 Editing the Services List Voice Mail Service When your Handset is idle: — Some service providers may preprogram your Services list 1 Press the shared Services/Flash with an entry for Messages or key. Voicemail. The entry will have a 2 Use to find and display name but not a number the Feature you wish to edit.
  • Page 26: Special Features

    PECIAL EATURES ANDSET OCATOR IMING ALLS To locate your Handset, simply The duration of an incoming call is press the Handset key on the Base. displayed while the call is in Your Handset will ring. Follow the progress. The elapsed time of an sound to locate the Handset.
  • Page 27: Names, Numbers And Characters

    AMES UMBERS AND HARACTERS Both numeric and alpha characters are programmed into each dial pad key. Review the following hints to help you successfully enter names, numbers, and special characters. If the second letter you wish to enter is on the same key or is the same >...
  • Page 28: Volume Control

    OLUME ONTROL ANDSET Ringer Volume—Adjust when Handset is Idle Use the key, located on the side of the Handset, to adjust the Ringer volume. You Hearing Boost have three distinct levels: HIGH, LOW, and OFF. When the ringer is The highest Handset volume level OFF, the message has been boosted 12 dB for the will be displayed.
  • Page 29: Display Messages

    ISPLAY ESSAGES The following messages appear on the display. If you want to know what to do about a particular display prompt, look it up in the following table. ROMPTS ABLE A possible problem with the line cord. Check line cord connections. You have turned your telephone ringer OFF.
  • Page 30 You have 30 seconds to move closer to the (tone sounds) Base before you lose the call. If you were mak- ing changes in the Directory or Callers List when you went out of range, those changes are lost after 30 seconds. The message may also ap- pear if your Base has lost power or has lost con- tact with the Handset.
  • Page 31: Icons & Lights

    & L CONS IGHTS ISPLAY CONS ANDSET IGHTS Always appears in the Callers Handset in the Base List indicating an unanswered Flash You have placed the Call Waiting call. once Handset into the Base. Always appears in the Callers Flash You have a status prompt List and indicates a new, un- slowly...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING Callers are not identified on When to purchase a new the display. battery pack. You must subscribe to Caller ID or The battery pack can be recharged Call Waiting ID from your and reused many times. If the telephone company and your battery fails, even after charging for service must be turned on.
  • Page 33 The display indicates you I hear a re-occurring pulse have a message when there sound while on my phone or isn’t one. using my answering machine. Clear the display by choosing You may be experiencing a form of in Option 02 (page 10). interference sometimes seen with There is a clicking sound on 900 MHz phones.
  • Page 34: Glossary

    LOSSARY Caller ID Base A service provided by your The device and stand in which the telephone company which displays Handset rests to charge. the incoming callers name and/or Directory telephone number (when A list where any names and available). A subscription fee is telephone numbers you choose usually required.
  • Page 35 Range The amount of distance that you may have between your Handset and your Base while still maintaining contact. Services Your telephone company provides many useful services for which you are usually charged on a per use basis. Some common services are, Voice Mail, Call Forwarding, Call Return and Call Trace.
  • Page 36: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS & B ANDSET OWER EQUIREMENTS • Base Power Adaptor: • Handset: 18.5 x 5.8 x 4 cm 6 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 inch 9 Vdc/350 mA, 60 Hz, 10W • Base: 22.3 x 17 x 4.8 cm •...
  • Page 37: Warranty

    , please call 1-800-574- period from the date of original purchase. If there Outside North 1611 for further information. is a defect or malfunction, Aastra Telecom shall, at America , contact your sales representative for its option, and as the exclusive remedy, either return instructions.
  • Page 38: Index

    NDEX long distance saving to Directory Answering timing calls calls Calls Answering machine answering Area Codes option 15, 16, 31 Call Waiting Assistance 15, 16, 31 Call Waiting ID display not working ending Base 10, 13 logging 5, 31 description long distance installation making...
  • Page 39 Date option Editing Deleting Directory entries Callers List items Services List items Directory items Ending calls Redial List items English Services List items prompt 20, 21 Dial tone not working prompt Dialing Entering calls a pause from the Callers List names and numbers from the Directory special characters...
  • Page 40 Hearing aid compatibility message 4, 13, 15, 26 Hold message Messages Multipurpose light Icons Important tips Names 6, 8, 9 Installation displaying battery entering cord routing upper/lower case 17, 27 desk mount message handset Numbers, entering Interference mes- sage Options 10, 12, 13 list long distance...
  • Page 41 Range Talk time Redial List Technical assistance deleting items Time option saving to Directory Timing calls 29, 30 message Troubleshooting pulse sound Repair Returns message message Uppercase letters Saving battery power Directory Voice Mail Security preprogramming 10, 32 code Services Services List Volume charges...
  • Page 45 If you’ve read this owner’s manual and consulted the Troubleshooting section and still have problems, please call 1-800 574-1611 for technical assistance. P0876162 Issue 02 ™Mæstro 900 DSS is a trademark of Aastra Telecom ©Copyright 1998...

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