Contents What the symbols means The handset and base unit--buttons and functions Setting up your telephone Connection and conditions for use How many phones you can connect Radio signals between handset and base unit Choosing a site for the base unit Installation Important safety information Warranty information...
What the symbols mean Battery charge level Whenever this shows ‘nearly empty’ ( ), put the handset on the base unit to charge the batteries. While the battery is being charged, the level shown will keep changing. Outside call You are connected to an outside call. Intercom call You are connected to an intercom call Phone book...
The handset and base unit MENU button PHONEBOOK button Press to enter menu mode and In standby mode, press to enter enter sub-menu. Press the key phonebook menu " " to lock or unlock the Press to confirm selection. keypad. You need the button if you phone is Connected to a PABX.
4, otherwise, one or more of them may not ring and/or answer calls correctly. The SD8101 has a REN of 1, and most other telephones have a REN of 1unless marked otherwise.
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What's in this pack Please check the box contents for completeness. If any parts are missing, return complete box to your supplier. • The cordless handset • The base unit • Rechargeable battery pack • A telephone line cable (different from country to country) •...
Installation 1. Choose a suitable site for the base unit Make sure it is not near to another telephone, nor to other electrical equipment. 2. Plug the mains power lead and the telephone line cord into the rear of the base unit 3.
6. Connect the base unit to the telephone line Switch off power at the mains socket. Insert the telephone line plug into the socket. Switch mains power back on. Make sure the mains socket is switched on if you want to use the phone---it will not work without electrical power.
People with a heart pacemaker should consult their doctor before using the telephone. If you wear a hearing aid, you should note SD8101 works by transmitting radio waves between base and handset that may cause a humming noise. 1. DO NOT clean any part of your phone with benzene, thinner or other solvent chemicals, which may cause permanent damage to your phone.
If you have any problems using the phone, check the Troubleshooting section at the back of this manual. If you need to return your SD8101 to our Repair Center while it is under guarantee, there will be some handling...
Making and answering calls To switch the handset ON or OFF Press and hold the CLEAR button for 2-3 seconds to switch the handset ON or OFF. To make a call 1. Key in the telephone number (If you make a mistake, press CLEAR button to clear digits from the display.
Muting the mouthpiece To put a call "on hold", so that the person on the other hand end cannot hear you: Press the CLEAR button once While the mouthpiece is muted, you cannot press any number key to send digits down the line. To get back to the call: Press the CLEAR button again.
Call Logs Call Logs store information related to received calls, missed calls and dialed calls. The SD8101 can store up to a maximum of 30 calls, consisting of 10 received, missed and dialed calls respectively. To check call records 1.
Handset Setting Key tone on and off Each time you press a key on your handset, you hear a tone. You can turn this off if needed. 1. Press the MENU button, then press UP/DOWN button to the location HANDSET. 2.
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Ringer Melody (EXT) You have a choice of 9 ringing melodies 1. Press the MENU button, then press UP/DOWN button to the location HANDSET. 2. Press the PHONEBOOK button, then press UP/DOWN button to the location EXT RING. 3. Press the PHONEBOOK button.
Display language You can change the default language to any language you prefer. 1. Press the MENU button then press UP/DOWN button to the location HANDSET. 2. Press the PHONEBOOK button then press UP/DOWN button again to the location LANGUAGE. 3.
Base Setting (Default PIN No: 0000) To set call barring number 1. Press MENU button then UP/DOWN button until the display shows BASE SET. 2. Press the PHONEBOOK button, the display shows PIN? 3. Key in your PIN number and press the PHONEBOOK button, then press UP/DOWN button to the location BARRING.
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5. Press the PHONEBOOK button to confirm the melody you want. Base Volume You have a choice of five volume levels (1-5) 1. Press MENU button then UP/DOWN button to the location BASESET. 2. Press PHONEBOOK button and Key in the PIN number. 3.
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PABX function With the PABX function, the phone will automatically pause for 3 seconds once the initial string of the phone number matches the PABX code. For example, if the user program to enter "9" as PABX code, then when he dials "98118118", then the phone will dial “9”...
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To Set Dial Mode You can change dial mode to TONE or PULSE dialing. To set dial mode: 1. Press MENU button, then UP/DOWN button to the location BASESET. 2. Press the PHONEBOOK button, the display shows PIN? 3. Key in your PIN number and press the PHONEBOOK button, then press UP/DOWN button to the location DIAL MODE.
Baby Call With baby call option turned on, you cannot make any outside call except to a number you have programmed in. When you press any digital key, the programmed number will be dialed out automatically. To enter Baby call mode 1.
4. You will hear confirmation tone from the base unit. Handset registration Your SD8101 is supplied with the handset already registered to the base unit, and you shouldn't need to register it. But if you've bought extra handsets separately, you'll need to register each one to your original base unit.
Intercom and transfer To make an intercom call To make a call to another handset 1. Press the INTERCOM button. You hear Dial tone. 2. Key in the number of the other handset. On the other handset's display, your number appears, and the INT symbol flashes.
Troubleshooting If you experience difficulties with the working of your SD8101, refer to the advice given below. 1. "The handset does not ring" Check the base unit's mains power adaptor is plugged in and power is switched on. The base unit needs mains power for normal operation of the phone, not just for charging the batteries.
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Try a different location for the base unit, perhaps higher, or further from other electrical equipment. Check the Battery Level symbol on the display. If it is low, replace the handset on the base unit to recharge the batteries. Switch off power at the mains socket, wait for a few seconds and then switch back on.
Technical Details Full DECT GAP Compatible system Standard Frequency range 1.88 to 1.9 GHz Channel bandwidth 1.728 MHz Modulation GMSK Up to 300 m outdoors; Operating range Up to 50 m indoors Operating time Standby time: 100 hours Talking time: 8 hours Temperature range Operating 0 C to 40...
Declaration of Conformity The SD8101 complies with the essential protective requirements and objectives of: • EC R& TTE Directive 1999/5/EC • EC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC • EC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC And conforms to the following relevant harmonized standards: • Radio: TBR 6 •...
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