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Page 2: Cordless Phone
Cordless Phone 260 DT200 Handset BS260 Base Station DECT/GAP Digital User’s Guide WITH DIGITAL ANSWERING MACHINE... - Page 3 Improvements and changes to this user’s guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or changes to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this user’s guide.
- Page 4 HANDSET Antenna Volume up key Volume down key Off hook key Up key Number keys Microphone BASE STATION Play button Delete button Handset compartment Loudspeaker Charging light Warning light Earpiece Display On Hook/On/Off key Clear/Mute key Down key Battery compartment (back) Internal call key R key Accessory contacts...
- Page 5 HANDSET DISPLAY ICONS AND INDICATORS Signal strength Visible when con- nected to a base station Ring off Ring signal muted or microphone off Keys locked Hook Handset off hook Message Answering machine on Call Info New unanswered entry in the who called list Battery Battery status (4 blocks is fully charged)
- Page 6 QUICK START This page helps you to get the cordless phone up and running quickly. For a more detailed instal- lation procedure, see “Preparing for use” on page 9. You should read the “Getting started” section afterwards.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting started 9 What is in the box 9 Preparing for use 9 Battery 12 Switching the handset on and off 15 Attaching and removing the clip 15 A brief guide 16 Information on display 18 Using the menus 19 Changing the menu language 21 Setting the time and date 22 Telephoning 23... - Page 8 Personalizing the base station 59 Changing settings (PIN code) 59 Language 59 Time and date 60 Ring volume 60 Ringing order 61 Call waiting notification 62 Priority phone 62 Automatic answering 64 Least cost routing 65 Dial tone pause 66 Clearing all base station settings 66 Personalizing the answering machine 67...
- Page 9 Index 121 Handset quick reference (inside back cover)
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Page 10: Getting Started
Getting started WHAT IS IN THE BOX Make sure that all the parts are in the box. If anything is missing, please con- tact your dealer. The box should contain: Base station Desk stand for the base station Wall mounter for the base station Screws and plugs for the wall mounter Handset Battery... - Page 11 When installing the cordless phone, it is important that you closely follow the procedure below: Attach the clip to the handset. Insert the battery in the handset. Getting started...
- Page 12 Find a suitable location for the base station. To make the best use of its operating range, put your base station in a central position. You can place it on a table using the desk stand or mount it on the wall using the wall mounter.
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Page 13: Battery
If the handset does not turn on automatically, remove the power adapter plug from the wall socket and repeat from step 9. If that does not help, please refer to “Subscribing handsets” on page 91. When the battery is charged, the handset is ready for use. For more informa- tion about charging the battery, please refer to “Battery”... - Page 14 Placing the battery Place the battery as shown below. Make sure that the battery wires are put through the notches as shown. Reading the battery meter When the battery is fully charged, the battery meter on the handset display Home consists of four blocks.
- Page 15 Charging the battery Place the handset in the base station as shown in the picture below. If the lower green light on the base station is on (and the battery meter on the display flashes), the battery is being charged. As soon as the battery is fully charged, the lower green light is turned off and the battery meter on the hand- set stops flashing.
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Page 16: Switching The Handset On And Off
SWITCHING THE HANDSET ON AND OFF While the handset is switched on, it is in standby mode. In standby mode, the handset is ready to make or receive calls but consumes less energy. With a fully charged battery, the handset can operate for about 100 hours in standby mode. -
Page 17: A Brief Guide
Attaching the clip Removing the clip A BRIEF GUIDE After installing the cordless phone you can now make and receive calls. For initial use, it is assumed that you are near the base station and that the signal strength indicator is visible. Using the base station The base station covers an area in which the handset can make and receive calls via a radio connection. - Page 18 If the indicator is not visible, then the handset is not connected to a base sta- No Network tion. This may mean: • You are out of range. Check that the base station is on and that you are within range. •...
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Page 19: Information On Display
Press The duration of the call is displayed. If available, the costs of the call are also displayed. For more information about displaying call costs, see “Call tariff” on page 85. If you dial a number but can still hear the dial tone, you probably have to set the base station to another dialling method. -
Page 20: Using The Menus
base station name yourself. This is described in “Editing base station name” on page 103. Extension number Your internal number is shown on the right-hand side of the display when the Home handset is on standby. The internal number may not be shown when the hand- set is connected to another type of base station. - Page 21 Note The handset makes use of “dynamic” menus, which means that some menu options are only visible where applicable. The topics that follow (setting the menu language and the time and date) show you how the menus work. For setting the menu language, every step of the procedure is given in detail.
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Page 22: Changing The Menu Language
CHANGING THE MENU LANGUAGE Handset menus The default menu language is English. To select another language, use the Language option. Please note that the menu options stay in English until you confirm your language choice. To change the handset language: Route: Handset »... -
Page 23: Setting The Time And Date
SETTING THE TIME AND DATE The base station contains a built-in clock for the time and date. The handset shows this time and date on the standby display when the time and date have been set. Please note that the procedure assumes that you are going to select the option. -
Page 24: Telephoning
Telephoning MAKING A CALL When you make a call, you can enter the number and then press called pre-dialling and allows you to check and, if necessary, correct the number. To pre-dial: Enter the number. The number is displayed. 0-0535554505 Correct the number if necessary ( move right). - Page 25 Calling by name The call by name option lets you search for a name and number in the phone book. To call by name: Route: Select Enter Name: the phone book, see “Adding name and number” on page 36. Press the key which has the first letter of the name you are searching for. Press once for the first letter of the key, twice for the second and three times for the third letter of the key.
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Page 26: Redialling
Example: Suppose you want to call someone whose name is ‘Jones’. Press number key 5 and hold until the first name in the phone book beginning with ‘J’ appears. Press number key 6 three times for the ‘O’. The first name in the phone book beginning with ‘Jo’... -
Page 27: Returning A Call
RETURNING A CALL When you receive a call in some telephone networks, the number (or name) of Check Who Called ? the caller is displayed. In that case the number is stored in the who called memory. The call info icon shows you if there are new unanswered calls. By using the call return function, you can easily return a call to these numbers. -
Page 28: Receiving A Call
RECEIVING A CALL When the handset rings: Press ExternalCall To end the call, press Anna The duration of the call is displayed. If available, the costs of the call are also displayed. On an incoming call, the caller’s extension number may be displayed if availa- ble. -
Page 29: Paging A Handset From The Base Station
To turn off the ring or the warning sound permanently: • Press Home 01–Dec 11:32 The ring off icon appears. If a warning sounds and you press turned off. The warning light continues to flash. You can also turn off the ringer permanently by adjusting the ring volume to its lowest level. -
Page 30: Advanced Telephoning
Advanced telephoning WHEN USING MORE THAN ONE HANDSET If you use more than one handset with the base station, here are a few special hints. Internal or external call? When you receive a call, there is a different ring signal for internal and exter- nal calls: •... -
Page 31: Receiving A Second Call
To make an internal call: Press Dial the internal telephone number and wait for a connection. Have a conversation. Press The duration of the call is displayed. To receive an internal call: Press InternalCall Have a conversation. Press The duration of the call is displayed. Each handset or device has a unique extension number on the base station by which it can be contacted. -
Page 32: Searching For Handsets Or People
SEARCHING FOR HANDSETS OR PEOPLE The cordless phone has a function which you can use to search for handsets and any handset user on the same base station. You can call all other handsets by using your handset. To use the search function: Press the All handsets connected to the base station as well as the base station itself ring. -
Page 33: Making A Three-Party Call
MAKING A THREE-PARTY CALL In a three-party call, a caller is connected to two handsets on the base station. The three-party call is sometimes also known as a conference call. You have an external call and you wish to involve a third person with a handset on the base station: Press You hear the dial tone. -
Page 34: Sending A Dial Tone Pause
To switch the handset back to short tones during a call: Route: DialMode » DTMF-Short • Select and press DTMF-Short The handset switches to short tones again. SENDING A DIAL TONE PAUSE If you are dialling while the handset is off hook, you can use menu option SendPause to allow the handset to wait for the dial tone. - Page 35 Advanced telephoning...
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Page 36: Phone Book
Phone book PHONE BOOK USE Your handset contains a phone book for 100 names and numbers. You can get to the phone book via the PhoneBook The phone book lists all the names and numbers in alphabetical order. You can freely add names and numbers to the phone book. -
Page 37: Adding Name And Number
ADDING NAME AND NUMBER You can use the To add a new phone book entry: Route: Select Enter Name: Enter Name: delete a phone book entry first before you can add a new one. John_ Enter a name ( space; Press EnterNumber: EnterNumber:... -
Page 38: Adding Caller's Number
ADDING CALLER’S NUMBER Your phone keeps a list of numbers of people who have called if calling line identification is provided. The last ten numbers of your callers remain stored in your handset memory until you turn it off. You can use the option to add these numbers to the phone book. -
Page 39: Editing Names And Numbers
EDITING NAMES AND NUMBERS With the book. Editing names You can correct a misspelled name or give a new name to an existing tele- phone number. To edit a name: Route: Select Enter Name: are available for editing. Enter the first letter(s) of the name you are searching for. Press Scroll until you find the name. -
Page 40: Deleting Names And Numbers
DELETING NAMES AND NUMBERS You can also delete names and associated numbers from the phone book. To delete a name and number from the phone book: Route: PhoneBook » Find&Edit » Delete Select Delete and press Enter Name: Phone book is empty entries are available for deletion. - Page 41 Phone book...
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Page 42: Answering Machine
Answering machine ANSWERING MACHINE USE The base station has a built-in digital answering machine. People who cannot reach you on the phone can leave a message on the answering machine. If no one answers the phone, the base station connects the caller to the answering machine after a number of rings. -
Page 43: Control Structure
CONTROL STRUCTURE play new play all record memo record announce. select announce. switch off switch on delete all The characters with circles round them show you which touch tone keys con- trol the answering machine when you call in. ANSWERING MACHINE ACCESS The answering machine in your base station can be accessed by means of the base station buttons, the handset and remotely via the external line. - Page 44 Play button Delete button Loudspeaker Handset access via menus You can access the answering machine in the base station with the handset using the appropriate menu options. You do not have to call in. While doing so, recorded messages are played through the handset’s earpiece. They can be played through the base station loudspeaker as well.
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Page 45: Playing Back New Messages
Calling in with a handset Calling in with a handset is intended for other handset types. For the handset that comes with the set you can conveniently use the menus instead. To access the answering machine by calling in: Start an internal call and dial 9. This is the internal number of the answering machine. - Page 46 To play all new messages: • Press speaker. While playing messages you can press: • • • • You can adjust the loudspeaker volume by pressing the VO L U M E D O W N Playing back new messages via handset menus This menu option is only available if there are new messages on the answering machine.
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Page 47: Playing Back All Messages
Playing back new messages via calling in To play back newly-recorded messages after calling in: In the main menu, press 1 to hear the first new message. While playing back the message: • • • • PLAYING BACK ALL MESSAGES Messages recorded on the answering machine in the base station can be played back remotely via the external line, through the base station loud- speaker and via the handset. - Page 48 To play back all messages: Route: Select xx Messages in mailbox recorded. Wait a short while. The day and time of the first message is displayed. 09:45 The caller’s number is displayed if it was provided during the recording of 0654661227 the message.
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Page 49: Deleting Messages
DELETING MESSAGES When there are recorded messages on the answering machine in the base sta- tion that you do not want to keep, you can delete them either one by one or all at the same time. Deleting a message via the base station To delete a recorded message: Press loudspeaker. - Page 50 Deleting a message via calling in To delete a recorded message after calling in: In the main menu, press 2 to hear the first message. If necessary press 0 or The selected message is played. Press 3 to delete. Repeat from step 2 if you want to select another message for deletion. Press 9 to return to the main menu.
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Page 51: Switching On/Off
SWITCHING ON/OFF The answering machine in the base station can be switched on and off. When it is switched on and no handset answers, callers can leave a message on the answering machine. The green light on the top of the base station tells you that it is on. -
Page 52: Recording A Memo
RECORDING A MEMO While accessing the answering machine, you can also leave messages (memos) yourself for others at home. If there is no more recording space, the following message is heard: “The answering machine is full.” If you record a memo shorter than 2 seconds, it is not accepted by the answering machine. - Page 53 Announcements 1 and 2 The pre-recorded announcement is: “Hello, your call cannot be answered at the moment. Please leave a message after the tone.” To record your own announcement after which a caller may leave a message: Route: Select Announc1 Press •...
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Page 54: Selecting An Announcement
SELECTING AN ANNOUNCEMENT The answering machine in the base station can respond to a caller with three different announcements. The first two announcements allow the caller to leave a message after the tone. You can select announcement 3 when you do not want messages to be left on the answering machine. -
Page 55: Recording Time Left
RECORDING TIME LEFT The answering machine in the base station has a total recording time of approximately 15 minutes. To see how much recording time is left for messages: Route: Select The recording time you have left is displayed. Press To use the recording time efficiently, you can set a maximum recording time per message. -
Page 56: Personalizing The Handset
Personalizing the handset LANGUAGE You can change the language of the menus at any time. The default language is English. To change the handset menu language: Route: Handset » Language Select Language and press The current language is displayed. Scroll through the list of languages until the language you want is selected. Press to confirm your choice. -
Page 57: Ring Volume
RING VOLUME You can adjust the ring volume of the handset. To adjust the ring volume: Route: Select A volume level bar is displayed. VolumeLevel: Press the You can now also use the change the volume. Each time you press D O W N lowest level, the ring off icon appears. -
Page 58: Discreet Ringing
DISCREET RINGING In the discreet ringing mode, your handset starts ringing at the lowest audible volume level. It then gets louder and louder. To set discreet ringing: Route: Handset » Alerts » DiscreetRng Select DiscreetRng and press The current setting is displayed. Use the D OW N Press... -
Page 59: Display Light
DISPLAY LIGHT Your handset has an illuminated display which lights up when a key is pressed during an incoming call or when it is put in or out of the base station. The illu- mination automatically goes off after a while, unless you press a key. To set the display light to automatic or off: Route: Select... -
Page 60: Personalizing The Base Station
Personalizing the base station CHANGING SETTINGS (PIN CODE) If your handset is connected to the base station, you can change its settings by using this handset. You may have to enter the base station PIN code to change these settings. For the default base station PIN code, see page 78. To prevent others changing the settings of the base station, you should change this code. -
Page 61: Time And Date
TIME AND DATE The base station contains a built-in clock for the time and date. The handset shows this time and date on the standby display when the time and date have been set. To set the time: Route: Select PIN: Enter the PIN code for the base station (see page 78) and press Select... -
Page 62: Ringing Order
To adjust the ring volume with the handset: Route: BaseStation » Settings » Volume » Ring Select and press Ring Y E S The current ring volume setting is displayed (0 is the quietest level and 6 is the loudest level. Press the D OW N You can now also use the... -
Page 63: Call Waiting Notification
Setting the number of rings You can also set the number of times a handset rings before the next handset starts to ring. To set the ring count: Route: Select PIN: Enter the PIN code for the base station (see page 78) and press Select The current setting is displayed (the default is 3 times). - Page 64 located again, the same service is called to deactivate the diverted telephone number. Ask your dealer for more information on the call diversion service. Priority phone can only be set for one handset. If a diversion telephone number is activated, no calls may be received by the base station until the priority phone handset is located again.
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Page 65: Automatic Answering
Priority phone deactivation To deactivate a handset as priority phone: Route: Select PIN: Enter the PIN code for the base station (see page 78) and press Select The number of the priority phone handset is displayed. Press Press The priority phone is deactivated. Scanning period for priority phone within range If a priority phone is activated, the base station scans for the handset at regular intervals. -
Page 66: Least Cost Routing
LEAST COST ROUTING If you are in a position to select different telephone operators, you can have the base station automatically route calls to another operator if the telephone number begins with a specific prefix. In this way, you can easily change the operator without having to change your phone numbers. -
Page 67: Dial Tone Pause
DIAL TONE PAUSE If you include a pause in a telephone number, there is a pause during dialling at that point to wait for the dial tone. The base station automatically inserts a dial tone pause before each telephone number. You can adjust the length of the pause. -
Page 68: Personalizing The Answering Machine
Personalizing the answering machine NUMBER OF RINGS BEFORE ANSWERING When the answering machine is switched on, it answers after the number of rings you have set. A call which is not answered by a handset, is picked up by the answering machine after three to twelve rings (five is default). -
Page 69: Playing Through The Base Station Loudspeaker
PLAYING THROUGH THE BASE STATION LOUDSPEAKER The loudspeaker in the base station can be used to monitor messages being recorded on the answering machine (default). Recorded messages can be played back through the loudspeaker as well. These features can be enabled and disabled. -
Page 70: Loudspeaker Volume
LOUDSPEAKER VOLUME The loudspeaker in the base station can be used in combination with the built- in answering machine and the handsfree. You can then use the button on the base station to adjust the loudspeaker VO L U M E D OW N volume. -
Page 71: Time Stamp
TIME STAMP The answering machine time stamp tells you when messages were received. The time stamp, which tells you day and time, can be played before the recorded message. The time stamp message can be enabled or disabled for each type of answering machine access. Base station access To have time stamp messages when you are controlling the answering machine via the base station:... -
Page 72: Voice Guidance
VOICE GUIDANCE To help you use the answering machine in the base station, a voice guide in the local language is included. The voice guide prompts you to press certain keys if there are several options. If you know the key strokes by heart, you can bypass the voice guide. - Page 73 Personalizing the answering machine...
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Page 74: Blocking Keys And Extra Security
Blocking keys and extra security BLOCKING HANDSET KEYS If you carry the handset in your pocket, you might accidentally press the keys and make a call. To prevent this, you can have them automatically blocked if you do not press a key for one minute. The keys no longer work and a key Home 01–Dec 11:32 symbol is displayed, but you can still receive calls. -
Page 75: Changing The Handset Pin Code
Securing against unauthorized use You can set the handset so that the PIN code must be entered after switching on. This option is off by default. To enable or disable protection against unauthorized use: Route: Select Enter PIN Enter the PIN code for the handset (see page 78) and press The current setting is displayed. -
Page 76: Unblocking The Handset
Enter the new PIN code again and press Either New PIN accepted new PIN and the code you have just entered do not match. You can write down the new PIN code in the space provided in “Personal handset PIN code” on page 78. If you enter an incorrect new handset PIN code three times in a row, the hand- set leaves this menu option. -
Page 77: Changing The Base Station Pin Code
CHANGING THE BASE STATION PIN CODE To prevent unauthorized people from accessing vital settings on the base sta- tion, they are secured by a PIN code. Each time you want to change these base station settings, you must enter the PIN code. You cannot switch off this secu- rity feature but you can change the base station PIN code. -
Page 78: Resetting The Base Station Pin Code
RESETTING THE BASE STATION PIN CODE If you enter an incorrect base station PIN code three times in a row, the PIN code is invalidated. Although you can still make and receive calls, you cannot alter the base station settings. Whenever you make an attempt to change a set- ting, you are asked to enter the PARI code. -
Page 79: Overview Pin And Other Codes
OVERVIEW PIN AND OTHER CODES The handset and base station use several identification codes for security rea- sons. In the table below, an overview of these codes and their values is given. Code Handset PIN Base station PIN Answering machine PIN Authentication Code (AC) Same as base station PIN. -
Page 80: Extra Features
Extra features EMERGENCY CALL Your handset is provided with an emergency call feature. This allows you to call the emergency services even when the handset is PIN-code protected or blocked or when the keys are blocked or direct call is on. You can access this feature by calling 112. - Page 81 Baby phone activation When you use the handset as a baby monitor place it somewhere in the baby’s room so that it can easily pick up sounds. To activate the baby phone: Route: Select BabyPhone phone number of the other end is incorrect or the other end is out of range. Wait for a connection and place the handset somewhere in the baby’s room.
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Page 82: Direct Call
DIRECT CALL You can set the handset so that pressing any key dials a certain number. This means that if any key is pressed, for example by a small child, the same direct call number is always dialled. Switching the direct call on Direct call deactivates the automatic key lock. -
Page 83: Handsfree Calling
HANDSFREE CALLING The base station is provided with a handsfree. This means you can have a tele- phone conversation with both hands free and move around freely. The base station handsfree allows you to page handsets and to accept calls, but you can- not dial telephone numbers. -
Page 84: Intercom
Transfer the external call using Press the You can now continue the call on the base station handsfree. If you receive a call when you are using the answering machine, answer the call with You can adjust the loudspeaker volume by pressing the VO L U M E D O W N INTERCOM You can use the cordless phone to set up a conversation between the handset... -
Page 85: Exempt Numbers
Switching call barring on and off Each handset (if you have more than one) should have call barring set on or off separately. Call barring is off by default. To enable or disable call barring for a handset: Route: Select PIN: Enter the PIN code for the base station (see page 78) and press Select... -
Page 86: Call Tariff
To exempt a number from call barring and call budgeting: Route: Select PIN: Enter the PIN code for the base station (see page 78) and press Select Either Press the number if required and press Exempted No: not edit the exempt number and you have to select another entry. Enter the exempt number ( right). -
Page 87: Call Budget
Example: Suppose you have set the call tariff to 0.25. During a call when the first meter- ing pulse is received, the call costs are 0.25. With the second pulse, they are 0.50 and so on. CALL BUDGET The base station is provided with a call budgeting feature, which you can use to set the amount of money or time a particular handset can spend on external calls. - Page 88 Setting call budgets You can set a budget for a particular handset or, if the budget is exceeded, grant a new budget. Whether time or costs are budgeted depends on the budget type setting, see above. The maximum budget that can be set is 99 hours and 59 minutes or 99999 in local currency units.
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Page 89: Call Statistics Handset
Remaining budget You can easily check the remaining budget of your handset. The amount depends on the budget type and, if a cost budget is selected, whether metering pulses have been received during an external call. The amount can show a negative value which means that the budget has been exceeded and no more external calls can be made with your handset. -
Page 90: Voice Mail
Total duration To see the time spent on outgoing external calls: Route: Select The total time of all external calls made is displayed. Press Reset TotCallTime? Press PIN: Enter the PIN code for the base station (see page 78) and press Total Time is Reset Total cost This menu option may not be available. - Page 91 To listen to voice mail messages: Select The service number is displayed. If the service number is: • • Wait for a connection and follow the instructions given. Press The length of the call is displayed. If available, the costs of the call are also displayed.
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Page 92: Subscribing Handsets
If no service number has been set, the voice mail notification is cleared as soon as an external call is made. See also “Checking for voice mail messages” on page 89. SUBSCRIBING HANDSETS The handset that comes with the base station is already automatically sub- scribed to the base station as described in “Preparing for use”... - Page 93 In case of the following message, try to subscribe again: • Subscription Failed station PIN code or the base station already has eight handset subscrip- tions. To add a handset you have to delete the subscription of another handset. You can provide a personal identity for the base station. The name is arbitrary John 01–Dec 11:32 and is shown in the display when the handset is connected to the base station...
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Page 94: Using Multiple Base Stations
USING MULTIPLE BASE STATIONS By using multiple base stations you can extend the coverage area of your handset. When you set the handset to automatic base station selection (default), you can automatically connect to a subscribed base station but you cannot con- tinue a telephone conversation while moving from one base station to another. -
Page 95: Using A Switchboard
Press • • Press The cell mode is set. USING A SWITCHBOARD If the base station is connected to a switchboard, you can use its functions in the same way as with a conventional fixed telephone. The only difference is the absence of a telephone cable. - Page 96 Which dialling method? You can easily check whether tone or pulse dialling is required. Proceed as follows: Check if the base station is set to tone dialling, see “Tone dialling” on page 95. Press Y E S You hear the dial tone. Dial the number of someone you know.
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Page 97: Signalling Methods
SIGNALLING METHODS If you use a telephone line with tone dialling, the base station transmits signals across the telephone line when you press the switchboards use either earth or hook flash as a signalling method. You will find details of which one is used in the appropriate documentation. You must set the base station to the appropriate signalling method for the telephone net- work or switchboard. -
Page 98: Transferring Calls
To set the hook flash signalling method: Route: BaseStation » Settings » Basic » PhoneLine Select and press Basic Y E S PIN: is displayed. Enter the PIN code for the base station (see page 78) and press Select PhoneLine and press The opposite of the current setting is displayed. - Page 99 With the ‘NewCall’ option During a call, you may want to hold the call and dial another number, but you do not know the number by heart and want to look it up in the phone book, the who called list or the last dialled list. To transfer calls to another extension: Select Enter or search for the number of the extension to which you want to trans-...
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Page 100: Using Base Stations
Using base stations CONNECTING TO BASE STATIONS You can connect your handset to seven other base stations, as well as to the one that comes with your set. Before you can connect to a base station, your handset must have access rights to that base station. -
Page 101: Subscribing To A Base Station
In order to connect a handset to a base station, you must subscribe to that base station. Once subscribed to, the base station can be connected at any time, when within range. For subscribing to a BS260 base station, please refer to “Subscribing handsets” on page 91. The subscription procedure below is intended for other types of base stations. -
Page 102: Re-Subscribing To A Base Station
Enter the authentication code or the PIN code of the base station. Each digit of the AC number that you enter is shown only as purposes. Press The handset now looks for base stations in subscription mode using the AC number to test if it is allowed to subscribe. Wait until The handset is connected to the base station. -
Page 103: Selecting Another Base Station
SELECTING ANOTHER BASE STATION The handset can connect to several base stations. It can select a base station automatically when it has been out of range or switched on. You can also specify a base station to connect to. Automatic selection This menu option is only available if the subscription list contains base station names. -
Page 104: Editing Base Station Name
To change the order of the subscription list: Route: Select The first base station name on the list is displayed. Press Pos. 1 station. Press The base station is moved to the position you have chosen. The selected base station is put into the required position on the list. The other base stations on the list are re-arranged accordingly, maintaining their relevant priorities. -
Page 105: Deleting Subscription
Press The handset can display several special characters. Please refer to “Phone book use” on page 35 for more details. DELETING SUBSCRIPTION If a subscription is no longer required, you can remove it from the handset’s subscription list. This menu option is only available if the subscription list contains base station names. -
Page 106: Tips And Tricks
Tips and tricks You can find a few useful tips and tricks in this section. Showing date and time You can see the time and date on the handset’s standby display. If it is not dis- Home 01–Dec 11:32 played: •... - Page 107 Transferring an external call to the handsfree in the base station You can transfer an external call to the handsfree in the base station by press- , 0 and then on a handset. Continue the call on the base station by I N T pressing the button.
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Page 108: Reference
Reference SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not place the base station near audio or video equipment. It may cause interference. The handset is not suitable for lifeline applications. Intrinsic safety Do not use the handset in conditions where there is a danger of electrically ignited explosions. - Page 109 Do I get a warning before the batteries run out? An alarm sounds when approximately fifteen minutes’ calling time is left. How can I subscribe a handset to a base station? To subscribe a handset you need the authentication (PIN) code of the base sta- tion.
- Page 110 To choose another default language: Press CL R The handset returns to the standby display. Press 4 x , 1 x Y E S the base station (see page 78), 2 x from the list and press I have entered an incorrect PIN code three times in a row. How can I set a new PIN code? If you have entered an incorrect PIN code three times in a row, the current code is invalidated.
- Page 111 I hear a warning tone and the signal strength indicator is not shown. What is wrong? The handset is not connected to the base station. The handset is probably out of range. Bring the handset back within range of the base station. It is also possible that the handset has not been subscribed or that the subscrip- tion has been cancelled.
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Page 112: Buttons And Keys
BUTTONS AND KEYS On the flap of the cover of this user’s guide, you will see an illustration of the handset. The lists below explains the use of the buttons and keys on the hand- set and base station. Handset VO L U M E U P VO L U M E D O W N Y E S... -
Page 113: Display Icons And Terminology
Button P L A Y D E L E T E DISPLAY ICONS AND TERMINOLOGY A number of icons may appear on the handset display. They are shown inside the front cover of this user’s guide. The lists below explains what the icons mean and the terminology which may appear on the display. -
Page 114: Signals
Term PARI SIGNALS The handset and the base station signal certain events audibly and visually as described below. Handset Signal Red warning light The handset also generates audible ring signals, alarm signals and warning tones, and key clicks. Sound Ring signal Alarm signal Key click Warning tone... -
Page 115: Menu Structure
Sound Ring signal Warning tone Confirmation MENU STRUCTURE Several functions of the handset and the base station can be accessed via the handset menus. The charts below give an overview of the top level menu items to help you locate those functions. Standby menu The standby menu is accessible when the handset is in standby mode by press- Reference... -
Page 116: Maintenance
“In call” menu The “in call” menu is accessible by pressing NewCall Find&Call W hoCalled* LastDialled* Base station menu The base station menu can be accessed via the handset’s standby menu. AnswerMach PlayNew PlayAll DeleteAll SwitchOn TimeLeft Settings RecMemo RecAnnounce MAINTENANCE The base station and handset do not contain user serviceable parts. -
Page 117: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DECT/GAP The cordless phone has the unique advantages of DECT/GAP (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications/Generic Access Profile). This means that no one can eavesdrop on your calls and that the quality of speech is as good as that of conventional fixed telephones. DECT/GAP enables interoperability with other manufacturers’... - Page 118 Phone book Maximum name length Maximum number length Entries External interfaces Radio connection User interface Accessory connector Features Menu controlled, predial, difference between internal and external calls, phone book, redial (10 numbers), caller identification (if provided), who called memory (10 numbers), baby monitor, illuminated display, temporarily transmit long DTMF tones, security with PIN code, keys can be locked automatically, access to up to 8 DECT/GAP telephone systems, key click on/off, battery meter, call duration indication.
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Page 119: Spare Parts And Accessories
Volume Ring signal Loudspeaker External interfaces Fixed telephone line Radio connection Power supply Charge connection This function may not be supported by your telephone network operator. Installation Mounting Features Charging handset battery, built-in digital answering machine, handsfree calling, intercom, pulse transferring calls on a switchboard (R key signal), three-party calls, call barring, direct call, least cost routing, call budgeting, security with PIN code, adjustable ringing priority, base station ring signal, handset searching, handset... -
Page 120: Warranty
In the event of difficulty, details of our authorized service network are available from your local Ericsson subsidiary. Our warranty Ericsson warrants this product as being free of defects in material, design and workmanship at the time of its original purchase and for a period of twelve (12) months immediately thereafter. - Page 121 Reference • Accidents, acts of God or any cause beyond the control of Ericsson, including but not limited to lightning, water, fire, public distur- bances and improper ventilation.
- Page 122 Index AC 78, 112 Accessories 107, 118 Announcement recording 51 selection 53 Answering machine 41 access 42 calling in 43 language 71 on/off 50 PIN 78 Audio accessory 57 Automatic answering 57, 64 Automatic selection 102 Baby monitor 79 Baby phone 79 Backdoor code 78 Barring calls 83 Base station...
- Page 123 Connecting to base stations 99 Contrast 58 Costs 85 Date 22, 60 Day and time 70 DECT/GAP 116 Deleting messages 48 Deleting subscription 104 Dial tone pause 66 Direct call 81 Discreet ringing 57 Display contrast 58 information 18 light 58 Diversion 62 DTMF 112 Earpiece volume 55...
- Page 124 Microphone off 27 Monitor play back 68 recording 68 Name/number editing 38 Network 99 Nickel metal hydride 12 NiMH 12 Off hook dialling 23 Operating range 12 Overview PIN codes 78 Page base station 28 call 28, 31 handset 31 PARI 78, 113 PARK 78 Path through the menus 20...
- Page 125 Telephone number 19 Terminology used on display 112 Three-party call 32 Time 22, 60 Time left for recording 54 Time stamp 70 Tips and tricks 105 Toll save 67 Tone dialling 95 Transferring calls 31, 97 Troubleshooting 107 Unanswered calls 26 Unblocking base station 77 handset 75...
- Page 126 Handset quick reference Telephoning Switching handset on and Making an external call Making an internal call Making a call to the answering machine Making a call to the handsfree phone Pre-dial Answering a call Put on hold and then ..
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