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. Mute Your handset's microphone is muted. Signal level Shows the strength of the signal between the handset and base unit, and flashes when you are out of range of the base unit, when the level is low, or the symbol is flashing, move...
KEYPAD DESCRIPTION (HANDSET + BASE UNIT) Left Key Right Key Button Press to enter menu and sub- In standby mode, press to enter menu mode; phonebook menu; Press to confirm selection; Press during programming to go With the key “ * ” to lock or back to the previous option, or unlock the keypad;...
SETTING UP YOUR TELEPHONE Connection and conditions for use You can connect your phone to a direct exchange line (DEL), a line connected to a local exchange, with its own phone number; to an extension socket connected to a DEL; or to an extension on an approved compatible PBX.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This equipment is not designed for making emergency calls in the event of a power failure. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. (This means that you should also have a basic phone that does not need mains power, connected to your line so that you can make calls during a power failure) People with a heart pacemaker should consult their doctor before using the telephone.
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; 2. Press and hold the CALL button to make a call. To Dial a Number from Call Logs 1.
Outbox Outbox contains messages you have saved. • Select <Outbox> under MESSAGE mode, press left key, a list of saved messages is displayed. Press UP/DOWN button to scroll through the messages; • Then you can edit, delete or send the message. To Read Message •...
2. Press left key and UP / DOWN button, and goes to the location New Entry; 3. Then press left key again, and key in the name; 4. Press left key to confirm, and key in the number; 5. Now press left key to store it. To Delete a Number or All Numbers from Phonebook 1.
1. Select < Ringer Set> under HANDSET mode; 2. Press left key to confirm, then UP/DOWN button to Key Beep; 3. Press left key and UP/DOWN button to set the key beep ON/OFF; press left key to confirm. Auto Talk Function Normally, you need to press the CALL button to answer an incoming call.
To Set Call Barring Number 1. Select < Call Barring> under BASE mode; 2. Select <Barring Number> under Call Barring; 3. Press left key, then key in the PIN (the default PIN is 0000); The display shows one of the numbers from 1 to 5 (the maximum call barring numbers you can set), and then key in the telephone number you want to set call barring.
RESETTING THE SYSTEM If you have set a PIN and forgotten it, you need to reset the system. The PIN will be reset to 0000. If you reset the system, you will lose all stored information (including numbers in memory) and all features will return to their default settings. While you are resetting the system, you should disconnect the telephone line cord from the back of the base unit, so you won't be interrupted by incoming calls.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience difficulties with the operation of your phone, 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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