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• • • • This text should then be hidden. Cordless DT590 BusinessPhone Communication Platform Width: 15,4 cm (Important!) Height: 11,2 cm (May be smaller) Top: 5,3 cm (Important!) Left: -0,3 cm (Important!) User Guide...
Welcome Welcome Welcome to the User Guide for the Cordless phone DT590 in the BusinessPhone Communication Platform from Ericsson. The BusinessPhone Communication Platform consists of BusinessPhone Compact, BusinessPhone 50, BusinessPhone 128i and BusinessPhone 250. The features described in this User Guide are related to version 7.0 or higher of the BusinessPhone Communication Platform.
No parts of this publication may be subject to alteration, modification or commercial use. Ericsson will not be liable for any damages arising from use of an illegal modified or altered publication.
All telephone specific functions are listed in the menu structure, see section Before using the DT590 the first time you have to charge and connect the battery, see section “Installation” on page 123. Guidelines, warnings and precautions for...
To avoid hearing impairment, accept the call before holding your product (or portable handsfree device) to your ear. • The DT590 phone is not specified as intrinsically safe, so do not use it in areas with a danger of explosion. Disposing of the product •...
This is a normal effect of charging NiMH batteries. • The batteries are replaceable, however it is not the intention to do this frequently. • Only charge the batteries when placed in the phone. • Use only the specified battery-packs for your product. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 • Never heat or dispose of the battery into a fire, which, or else, may cause leakage, burst or fire. • Remove the carrying case from the product while in charger. • Do not cover the product while being charged. Do not charge the phone in a closed cabinet or drawer.
Avoid accidental drop of the phone. Use the clip, security clip or carrying case specified for carrying purposes of the phone. • Avoid the phone being squeezed between furniture and your body when carrying the phone in your pocket or attached to clothing. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Company coverage: Network (submenu option) The submenu option Network should only be used for administration purposes by Ericsson service staff. Using this menu option may cause a logout from the DECT/GAP network, and no further calls will be possible. Note: In case of a network unsubscription, the phone must be logged on again by a service technician.
Note: If the signal strength icon is off and the message “No system” or “Searching” is displayed, you cannot make or answer calls. Switch off Note: During calls, you cannot switch off your phone. Press and hold at least 3 seconds until the display turns blank. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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Press the handsfree key to turn on the loudspeaker. See sections “Incoming Calls” on page 32, “During Calls” on page 40. “Adjust ear “Adjust loudspeaker “Adjust ear “Adjust loudspeaker speaking” on “Outgoing Calls” on page 35 and BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Keypad In idle and number input mode: In standby mode, pressing the keypad briefly enters the digits 0 to 9 and the characters * and #. Pressing and holding the *-key will add a pause represented by a “-”.
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The battery is a rechargeable Li-Ion battery placed under a battery cover and connected to the handset in such a way that improper contact is not possible. By placing the handset in the charger, an empty battery can be charged within four hours. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Display Info The display gives you visual feedback on all actions that you perform, and also textual warnings. In standby mode, the display normally shows the owner identity. The DT590 display Menu tabs Brown User identity (name)
When you make an outgoing call, both the traffic state and the dialled number or name are displayed: Calling 3234 When the outgoing call is answered: 01:03 3234 Individual Diversion activated FOLLOW ME 4736 -> 1234 12-May-03 08:15am Duration time BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Diverted call: If the dialled number is diverted, the diversion information is shown. For example, the display shows the dialled number 3234 diverted to 4736. Calling 3234 4736 Incoming call Normal incoming call: If available, the number or the name of the caller is displayed.
DTMF signalling mode etc. User busy In the “User busy” menu, camp-on on PBX internal calls can be initiated if the called person is busy, or callback when the called line is no longer busy. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Call waiting In the “Call waiting” menu information of the caller (if available) can be found if camp on is initiated by another party. A call waiting can also be picked up on another line while maintaining the first connection.
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Radio button The radio button icon is visible when you can select an option. Radio button selected The radio button selected icon indicates a selected option. Ringer volume The ringer volume icon shows the selected ringer volume. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Menu structure The available phone-specific functions and network functions can be accessed via the DT590 menus. Press to access the “on hook” menu when in idle mode or to access the “off hook” menu during a call (see below).
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Message tab Message Voice (Access to your voice mailbox) Inbox* (The last 10 received messages) Send* Unsent Outbox Note: * Optional, only applicable in conjunction with the Integrated Messaging Server Back to previous menu/No Right Menu key BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Call info tab Call info Missed calls (Missed calls in separate list) Call list (The last 20 calls - dialled, incoming, missed) Call time (Accumulated outgoing call time and for the last call) Call service tab...
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Mail User 1 to 10 Voice Silent Click None Tone Click Tone Low 1 Low 2 Medium 1 Medium 2 High 1 High 2 Mix 1 Mix 2 Melody 1 to 6 User 1 to 10 BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 3rd party tab Call 3rd Party 3rd party* Switch call Transfer Add to conf. End new call Note: * Depends on the programming of your cordless phone Ongoing call tab Ongoing call* Message Call list Long DTMF...
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Description Call waiting tab Call waiting* Info Switch Note: * Depends on the programming of your cordless phone (not applicable) (to answer the call on another line) BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ü Ü Û Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 PIN Code and IPEI Code PIN Code Your phone is not provided with a preset PIN code. You should enter a personal PIN code to prevent misuse. To change the PIN code Route: Menu »...
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In other situations, if you enter an incorrect code three times in a row, your phone is blocked and “Authenticate - Enter IPEI Code” is displayed. See section page 31 to unblock your phone. “IPEI Code” on BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
*#06# ¿ Û Ü BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 IPEI Code The IPEI code is a unique code which has been assigned to your phone (International Portable part Equipment Identity). If your phone is blocked because an incorrect PIN code has been entered three times, you can unblock it with the IPEI code.
Note: Calls can be answered at any time, whether you are programming, keying in a number, etc. Handsfree Press to answer the call in handsfree speaking mode. You are connected to the caller via the loudspeaker and microphone. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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Ù ¿ Ü Û ½ BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Deflect the call If you do not want to take the call, when the phone rings: Press to deflect the call. The call is diverted to a pre-programmed diversion address (same...
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Any key (press any key to answer the call) • Auto answer (the call is automatically connected when the headset is in use) Select “Any key” or “Auto answer” and confirm. Select “On” or “Off”and confirm. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
¿ Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Outgoing Calls Sometimes you make a call but the person is not available. These functions will help you in your attempts to establish contact with the called party. You can also make a call via the Phonebooks, see section “Integrated...
The Call list appears. Scroll until you have the correct number or name. Press to call the selected number. Tip: If you press the C/Mute key instead of the Yes key, you can remove the number from the list. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ú Ù BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 You can also access the Call list via the Call info menu. Route: Menu » Call info » Call list You can permanently store the numbers from your Call list in your integrated Phonebook. See section List”...
Intrusion. The number for intrusion may differ from country to country, see table “Alternative programming for Automatic Callback, Camp-on, Intrusion” on page 106. Intrusion” on page 106. “User busy tab” on page 27. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Û ½ Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Call Statistics Your phone can tell you the duration of your last call and display the total time of all calls. To see the time spent on your last call and on all outgoing calls Route: Menu »...
Press to switch between the calls. Press to terminate. The ongoing call is terminated. The other call is connected. Note: This function is also accessible using the off hook menu “3rd party”, see section “3rd party tab” on page 27. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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» ¿ Ú Ù » 1 BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Transfer You have an ongoing internal or external conversation and you want to transfer an ongoing call. Press to put the current call on hold. You hear the dial tone and R is displayed.
Press to switch handsfree speaking on or off. During handsfree speaking, you are connected to the caller via the loudspeaker and microphone. “3rd party tab” on page 27. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
¾ º º Ü Û ½ ½ BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Send a dial tone pause Route: Menu » Ongoing call » Send pause Press. Select the “Ongoing call” tab. The following options are available: • Message • Call list •...
To send a Call me message. Press to send. Voice message To send a voice message. Press and speak. Press to play-back and listen to your recording. Press and speak to re-record. Press to send. Press to finish the procedure. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Call Info The Call info gives you information about missed calls, the call list and the call time. Missed calls The last 10 incoming and missed calls are stored in the Missed calls list. The calls are marked with the following icon:...
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Scroll until you have the correct number or name. Press tocall the selected number. You can permanently store the numbers from your Call list in your integrated Phonebook. See section List” on page 100. “Add Numbers from the Call BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Call Forwarding When you are not available to take calls or decide to answer your calls on another extension, it is useful to forward your calls to an alternate answering position. The alternate answering position can...
Call Forwarding is active. Cancel diversion Press to cancel diversion Wait for the verification tone. Press to finish the procedure. New incoming calls will be signalled on your phone again BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
º Ü Û º Û Ü BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Diversion when charging When the cordless phone is placed in the charger, incoming calls will be diverted to a pre-programmed diversion address. (same address as used for the feature Activate Route: Menu »...
Edit • Remove • Select the menu item “Select” and confirm. If available, your already defined diversion addresses are displayed. Select the desired position and confirm. Wait for the verification tone. Press to finish the procedure. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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Ü Û º ¿ Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Set the diversion address manually Route: Menu » Call service » Divert Press. Select the “Call service” tab. Select the menu item “Divert” and confirm. The following options are available: •...
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A maximum of 24 digits. Note: Which digit to press for external line access depends on the configuration of the system. Press. Wait for the verification tone. Press to finish the procedure. ) again to select a diversion BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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º Ü Û º Ü Û Ú Ù BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Cancel diversion Route: Menu » Call service » Divert Press. Select the “Call service” tab. Select the menu item “Divert” and confirm. The following options are available: •...
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#21# Ü Û Ù Ú #22# Ü Û Ú Ù Internal diversion: Press. Wait for the verification tone. Press to finish the procedure. External diversion: Press. Wait for the verification tone. Press to finish the procedure. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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¿ Ü Û Ü Ú Ù BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Add a diversion address to your personal list Route: Menu » Call service » Divert Press. Select the “Call service” tab. Select the menu item “Divert” and confirm. The following options are available: •...
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The following options are available: • Select • Manual • • Edit • Remove • Select the menu item “Edit” and confirm. Select the desired diversion address and confirm. Edit the diversion address and confirm the changes. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ü Û *60* ¿ Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Delete a diversion address from the list Route: Menu » Call service » Divert Press. Select the “Call service” tab. Select the menu item “Divert” and press. The following options are available: •...
You can inform your callers with: Pre-defined texts Enter the reason for your absence and the date and time of your return. Voice information Record a voice message and name the reason of your absence. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ü Û ¿ Ü Û Ú Ù BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Enter Information Pre-defined texts Route: Menu » Call service » Absence Press. Select the “Call service” tab. Select the menu item “Absence” and confirm. The following options are available: •...
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Internal callers will hear the information via the handset or the loudspeaker. External callers will be routed to the operator who also has access to your absence info. Note: You can dial your own extension number if you want to check your information. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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Ù Ú *23*# Ü Û Ú Ù BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Erase Information, Save Information Press to erase info. Wait for the verification tone. Press to finish the procedure. Press to deactivate and save for later use. Information is passive.
The system administrator can also define whether or not the mailbox should be activated if you do not answer your phone after a certain time or if your extension is busy. Greeting” on page 66. Password” on page 69 or BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ú Ù » *59# Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Deactivate the Mailbox Press. Wait for the verification tone. Press to finish the procedure. New incoming calls will be signalled on your phone again. Note The mailbox is still active if is defined as pre-...
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Listen and follow the voice announcements in the main menu. Access the mailbox from an external position (e.g. mobile phone) Dial the public number of your company. Dial the directory number of the mailbox system. Listen and follow the voice announcements in the main menu. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ú Ù BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Listen to your Messages Received messages are divided into the following three categories: • New messages (not heard); indicated by a flashing message led and a special dial tone. • Heard messages; indicated by a lighting message led and a special dial tone.
When you activate the diversion, the recorded greeting is played to the next caller. Press to finish the procedure. Note: When you have activated a diversion with a Personal Greeting, callers will receive this greeting instead of your activated absence information. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ú Ù BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Send Messages via your Mailbox With this function, the mailbox system allows you to record and send messages from your mailbox to any other internal mailbox without calling the respective mailbox owner. A recorded message can either be sent to one or to multiple mailboxes.
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24 digits. The time is entered in 24h-format, e.g. 2030 for half past eight with values automatically set to even quarters, i.e. 2013 will be 2015. Note: The notification number and time must be programmed before you activate the notification. Press to finish the procedure. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ú Ù #*72* Ú Ù BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Change Password Change the password via your mailbox Access the mailbox. (See chapter “Access the Mailbox” on page 63.) Listen and follow the voice announcements in the main menu. Select to change the password.
The maximum recording time is four minutes and 15 seconds. Select one of the options below: Press to play-back. Press and speak to re-record. Press to stop the recording and save the message. “Listen to your BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
You can send and receive messages, also known as SMS (Short Message Service), to and from other phones in your system. Note: Text messages can only be received and sent if the Ericsson Integrated Messaging Server is installed in your system. Please contact your system administrator. Receive text messages (SMS) When a text message is received, the LED starts flashing and a message tone sounds.
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Outbox Select the menu item “New” and confirm. Enter your message and confirm. For information on how to write text, see section page 103. Enter the phone number. Press to send the message. “Write Text” on BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
¿ Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Abbreviated Numbers By using abbreviated numbers, you can make calls simply by pressing a few keys. Frequently used external numbers are stored as common abbreviated numbers in the exchange. Up to 10 individual abbreviated numbers (your personal most frequently used external numbers) can be stored and used on the digit keys 0 to 9.
Enter the digit(s) for external line access and the external number. The number can consist of up to 24 digits. Note: If your public network requires waiting for a second dial tone, press Press. Wait for the verification tone. Press to finish the procedure. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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Ù Ú #51# Ü Û Ú Ù BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Cancel one specific individual abbreviated number Press. Enter an abbreviated number between 0 and 9 and press. Press. Wait for the verification tone. Press to finish the procedure. Cancel all individual abbreviated numbers Press.
If no one answers this call before the programmed time, the call is forwarded to the programmed diversion address (e.g. operator). Note: If all members in a hunt group are busy, the Callback or Intrusion functions are not available. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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To log in to all hunt *28**# groups: Û Ü Ú Ù BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Log in Before you can answer group hunting calls, you must log in. Press. Enter the hunt group code. Please ask your system administrator for the configured number. Press.
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Note: If you are logged in to more than one hunt group and log out from one of them, the display will show the following text: PBX Group(s) logged out. Press. Press. Wait for the verification tone. Press to finish the procedure. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Û ¿ Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Group Call-Pick-up In a Pick-up group, any member can answer any individual call to group members. You answer a call to the group by dialling a special answering number. Please ask your system administrator for the configured number.
Set Alarm clock Route: Menu » Toolbox » Alarm clock Press. Select the “Toolbox” tab. Select the menu item “Alarm clock” and confirm. The following options are available: • • Clear Confirm the selected menu item “Set”. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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Û º Û Ü BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Enter the time the alarm is to be started and confirm. (HH:MM) Note: Use the navigation keys to switch between am and pm. When your phone displays the time in 24h-format, you do not have to switch between am and pm.
Opening of the doorlock After you have answered the doorphone, you can open the door by making an inquiry to the door-opener’s directory number. Press. Enter the door-opener’s directory number. Please ask your system administrator for the number. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
¿ # Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Account Number An account number can be entered to debit telephone costs to different accounts. Depending on the system configuration, the account number has to be entered from a verified account number list (predefined) or you can invent your own account number.
Use the External Diversion function. Procedure, see section “Call Forwarding” on page 47. Note: If you program a new diversion address, remember to reset it when you return to your office. “Account Number” BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ü Û Ú Ù BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Tandem Configuration The tandem configuration is a unit, consisting of two phones using the same directory number. One of the phones is defined as the primary and the other one as the secondary.
Note: A switch to a non-IP call can only be performed if the original call is an IP call, otherwise you will receive a blocking tone. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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¿ Û Ü BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Calculator The DT590 has a calculator that supports general arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Route: Menu » Toolbox » Calculator Press. Select the “Toolbox” tab. Select the menu item “Calculator” and confirm.
If you have locked the keys and you receive a call, you can answer the call as usual without switching Keylock off. When the call is ended, the keys are locked again after 20 seconds. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 To unlock the keypad Press. “Unlock keypad?” is displayed. Press to switch off the Keylock. The key symbol disappears; the keys are enabled again. Other Useful Features...
Select the menu item “Phone lock” and confirm. The following options are available: • • Select the menu item “On” and confirm. When using the phone for the first time, enter the New code(2) and confirm. “PIN Code” on BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Û Ü Ú Ù BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 For changing the code, enter the current code (Old code) and confirm. Enter the digits of the new code (New Code(1)) and confirm. Enter the new code (New Code(2)) again and confirm.
Enter your password. Press. Enter your extension number. Press. Dial tone. You can make one call from the blocked extension. However, it will be registered as a call which is done from your own extension. chapter“Change BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
¿ BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Least Cost Routing Least Cost Routing (LCR) automatically selects the cheapest way to establish the connection to the desired external number. Please ask your system administrator if this function is installed in your system. If the extension has been configured to use LCR, each external call will be analyzed and the cheapest way will be selected.
Phonebook is available. As an alternative to the company Phonebook you can also use the page 101. Use the Phonebook Access the names and numbers of the Phonebook. Access the Phonebook. Use the navigation keys to select the desired option. “System Phonebook” on BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ü º ¿ º Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Make a Call You can search for a name and number in the Phonebook. When you have accessed the Phonebook: Route: Menu » Phonebook » Call Press. The Phonebook menu is available.
Press and hold this key. The name list that appears starts with “D”. Press the same key briefly. The first name that starts with “E” is displayed. Scroll down until you find the name “Eva”. Press to initiate a call. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ü Û ¿ Û Ü BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Add a Name or a Number You can use the “Add contact” » “New” option to enter names and numbers in the Phonebook. When you have accessed the Phonebook: Route: Menu » Phonebook » Add contact » New Press.
The first name beginning with those letters is displayed. Scroll down until you find the desired name. Press once to change a name. Note: Press the YES key twice to change a number. Correct the name or number. Press to confirm. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
¿ º Ü Û Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Delete Names and Numbers You can also delete names and associated numbers from the Phonebook. When you have accessed the Phonebook: Route: Menu » Phonebook » Delete contact Press. The Phonebook menu is available.
For information on how to write text, see section page 103. Press. “No.:” and the number to be added is displayed. Edit the number if necessary. Press to confirm. “Added” is displayed. The name and number are stored in the Phonebook. “Write Text” on BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Û Ü Û Ü Ú Ù BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 System Phonebook Compared to the “Integrated cordless specific function, the System Phonebook is stored in the BusinessPhone the system. The System Phonebook covers internal directory numbers as well as external common abbreviated numbers.
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The number is dialled and “Calling” is displayed. Search routine was successful If no entry fulfils the search criteria, the display shows: “SORRY - NO SUCH NAME”. Press to start a new search “Write Text” on BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
7777 º BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Write Text When writing text messages and adding/editing or searching for names in the Phonebook, the keys 0 to 9, *, or # can be used. The first character entered will be an upper level character followed by lower level characters unless the *-key is pressed before entering the character.
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Note: Moves to the end of the text if held longer. Press to switch between upper and lower case. Note: Pressed for more than one second will add a dial tone pause. Press to enter a space. Press to correct a wrong entry. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Number of times to press the key Phone Û Ü BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Special characters See the table below on how to find a special character. Space Å Ä Æ È É Ê Ğ Ì Λ Ñ Ö Ø...
This section describes how to set and adjust a personal volume, how to change indication of incoming calls, how to adjust the display, how to change the language and how to revert all DT590 settings to their defaults. Alternative programming for Automatic...
BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Volume Control You can adjust the volume in the ear piece, of the loudspeaker for handsfree speaking and the volume of the ringer. Use the volume keys to adjust the volume, see section “Description” on page 13 for the location of the volume controls.
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“On when silent”, the vibrator turns on when the phone is ringing, see section page 109. To turn the ringing sound on again: Press. “Unmute ringer?” is displayed. “Vibrator Alert” on BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ü Û º Û Ü BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Press. The ring off icon disappears. Vibrator Alert If you do not want to be disturbed by the ringing of your phone, but still get the call indication, or if you are in a noisy environment, you can activate the Vibrator alert.
User 1 -10 Melody Name J.S. Bach - Badinerie - BWV 1067 Suite no 2 The Black Bear Rimsky-Korsakov - Flight of the Bumble Bee Menuet Boccherini J.S. Bach - Partita no 3 for violin Ericsson soundmark BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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º Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Select the desired sound. The selected sound is played. The menu options “Low”, “Medium”, “High” and “Mix” refer to the pitch of the ringing tone. Press to confirm and save the settings. The table below lists the names of the melodies.
Melodies” on page 110 Select the desired sound. The selected sound is played. The menu options “Low”, “Medium”, “High” and “Mix” refer to the pitch of the ringing tone. Press to confirm and save the settings. “Ringer Tones or BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ü Û º Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Message Alert You can select different signals for mail and voice messages. By default, there are 16 different signals in the telephone, and additional signals can be downloaded to the handset.
Select one of the following options: • “Silent” for no Key sound. • “Click” to have a Key sound with each key press. • “Tone” to have a Key sound with each key press. Press to confirm and save the settings. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Ü Û º Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Display Backlight Your phone has a display which is illuminated when a key is pressed. The illumination automatically goes off after a while, unless you press a key. Route: Menu » Toolbox » Display » Backlight Press.
Select the “Toolbox” tab. Select the menu item “Display” and confirm. Select the menu item “Contrast” and confirm. The contrast level bar appears. Press ( ) to adjust the contrast. Press to confirm and save the setting. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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Ü Û º Û Ü BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Language 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. Route: Menu » Toolbox » Language Press.
Select the “Toolbox” tab. Select the menu item “Time & Date” and confirm. Press to confirm the selected menu item “Time format”. The following options are available: • 24 hour • 12 hour Select the desired option and confirm. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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º Ü Û º Ü Û BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Set date format Route: Menu » Toolbox » Time & Date Press. Select the “Toolbox” tab. Select the menu item “Time & Date” and confirm. Select the menu item “Date format” and confirm.
If the phone lock is activated, the phone will ask for your PIN code. Enter the PIN code and confirm. See section “PIN Code” on page 29. “Proceed?” is displayed. Press to confirm. All DT590 settings revert to their default values. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Call waiting tone Intrusion tone Conference tone Verification tone Warning tone, expensive route BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Audible Signals The following different tones are sent from the exchange to your telephone. Tone Characteristics The tones shown in this section are the most used tones worldwide.
Moreover, such calls may occupy two of your system’s external lines. You can restrict connections between the external lines by reprogramming your system. Please ask your system administrator or contact our service center for more information. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Installation This chapter describes the battery (how to connect and charge) and how to connect the clip to the back of your phone. Check for completeness Make sure that all the parts are present. If anything is missing, please contact your system administrator or supplier.
If the standby time for the cordless phone becomes too low, the battery should be replaced by a new one. Please contact your system administrator or your certified Ericsson Sales partner for more information. After replacing the battery with a new one, the Battery icon can indicate an empty battery even though it is fully charged.
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Installation To replace the battery: Open the battery compartment and remove the battery. Disconnect the battery cable, and replace with a new battery. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
Note: Do not use the charger outside the temperature range of +5 - +40 ºC. Do not use other power supplies than originally delivered (see “Power adapters” on page 127). BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Power adapters Article number • NTM/BMLNB 101 17/1 (EU) • NTM/BMLNB 101 17/2 (UK) • NTM/BMLNB 101 17/3 (AU) • NTM/BMLNB 101 17/6 (110V) Headset A headset is recommended if you frequently use the phone, and/or want to have both hands free.
The clip on the back of the phone helps you fasten it to a belt or similar. To attach or remove the clip: Spread the clip slightly. The ends of the clip fit into the holes on the sides of your phone. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Reference This section describes the terminology used on the display, the phone communication signals, guidelines, technical specifications, spare parts and accessories. Terminology The list below explains the terms which may appear on the display. Terminology used on display...
4 short beeps every 2 minutes: Cordless phone out of range or not connected. Key click You hear this each time you press a key (when selected). Warning tone You have pressed a key which has no function. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Maintenance Consider these suggestions and guidelines to keep your phone in good shape and working properly. Note: The phone does not contain user serviceable parts. If your phone requires service, you should return it to the supplier or retailer from whom it was bought.
–20 to +55 °C Relative air humidity less or equal to 95% RH (25 to 45 °C) non-condensing Dimensions and weight L x W x H 143 x 53 x 26 mm (excluding clip) Weight 131 g BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Performance Stand-by time up to 140 hours Speech time up to 20 hours Charge time 4 hours maximum Headset specifications Microphone level range From -43dB/Pa to -36dB/Pa DC resistance 1.5 to 5 kOhm at microphone bias voltage 1.5V via 2.2 kOhm...
Contact your supplier for more information. • Clip for Cordless phone • Li-Ion battery for Cordless phone • Battery door for Cordless phone • Security clip for Cordless phone • Carrying case for Cordless phone BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Troubleshooting This section contains information on how to solve common operational problems. Go through the following list if you encounter any problems. If this check list does not solve the problem, contact your system administrator. If others have similar problems, there may be a system error.
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Delete a name and a number Enter required IPEI code or PIN code Select another network or resubscribe Select another network, subscribe, get back within range or contact system administrator See section “IPEI Code” on page 31 BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
(up to 8 digits). You can see your number on the display. Idle mode The state your phone is in when nothing is activated. BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 IP call Internal call sent via an internal data network (LAN or WAN). IPEI Code...
Display Contrast 116 Display Info 17 Diversion when there is no answer 47 Diversion when your extension is busy 47 Doorphone 82 During Calls 40 Call Waiting 44 Conference 42 Handsfree Speaking 42 Inquiry 40 Mute Microphone 43 BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590...
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Belt clip 128 Chargers 126 Integrated Phonebook Add a Name or a Number 97 BusinessPhone – Cordless DT590 Add Numbers from the Call List 100 Change a Name or a Number 98 Delete Names and Numbers 99 Make a Call 95...
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Write Text 103 PIN Code 29 Redial number from Call list 36 Redirect Calls and Messages 49 Reference 129 Reset the DT590 Settings 120 Ringer Tones or Melodies 110 Save Information 61 Security 90 Block Extension 91 Bypass Blocked Extension 92...
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