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This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of conformity can be found on : http://www.topcom.net/support/cedeclarations.php To be connected to the public analogue telephone network. The CE symbol indicates that the unit complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE directive.
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin Initial use Handset/base Butler 3550 Display- ICONS Handset indicator (LED) Accessories Setting up Connections Rechargeable batteries Using the telephone Choosing menu language Handset ON/OFF Receiving a call Making an external call Making an internal call Handsfree mode...
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Topcom Butler 3550/Twin Answering Machine Settings controlled on the base Operation Remote Operation Trouble shooting Topcom warranty 10.1 Warranty period 10.2 Warranty handling 10.3 Warranty exclusions Technical characteristics Topcom Butler 3550/Twin...
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Topcom Butler 3550/Twin Safety Instructions • Only use the charger plug supplied. Do not use other chargers, as this may damage the battery cells. • Only insert rechargeable batteries of the same type. Never use ordinary, non-rechargeable batteries. Insert rechargeable batteries so they connect to the right poles (indicated in the battery compartment of the handset).
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin Display- icons 1 2 3 Icon line Character display line (12 characters max.) Each operation has an associated icon Icon: Meaning: New numbers in call list. You are opening your address book. You are in the menu.
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin Accessories Cordless telephone, 1 handset, 1 power supply, telephone line cord, 2 batteries Setting up Connections Base Power cable Telephone wall outlet Telephone cord Back view of BASE Butler 3550 Charger (only in Twin version) Topcom Butler 3550/Twin...
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin Rechargeable batteries Before you use your Butler 3550 for the first time, you must first make sure that the batteries are charged for 6-8 hourse. The telephone will not work optimally if not properly charged. To change or insert a rechargeable battery: Slide the cover towards the bottom and then lift it up.
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin Receiving a call When the handset rings, press to answer. You are then connected to your correspondent. If the handset is on the base when the telephone rings, you just need to pick up the handset to answer the call (if the option autoanswer is activated: see 5.9 “Automatic answer” on page 17).
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin Microphone mute It is possible to mute the microphone during a conversation. Press during the conversation, the microphone is then deactivated, you can talk freely without being heard by the calling party. “MUTE” is displayed. Press again to return to normal mode.
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin If a caller is in the phonebook, they are identified by their name in the list of calls. ** Only when the network send the time/date together with the telephone number! On networks with caller ID in DTMF, no time and date will be displayed.
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin 4.14 Using the alphanumerical keypad With your telephone you can also enter alphanumeric characters. This is useful for entering a name into the phonebook, giving a name to a handset,… To select a letter, press the corresponding key as many times as is necessary. For example to select an ‘A’, press ‘2’...
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin Personalisation Every programmation is confirmed at the end by a double or single long beep. A double bleep confirms the validation of your choice. A long bleep signifies that the modification has not been taken into account.
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin Press Select the melody of your choice ( 1 to 3 ) using the up and down keys Press /OK to confirm or to return to the previous menu 5.3.2 Handset melody, external call Enter the menu by pressing...
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin Handset name This function allows you to personalise each handset. Enter the menu by pressing Select HANDSET using the up and down keys Press Select NAME using the up and down keys Press Enter the name Press...
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin Flash time duration Enter the menu by pressing Select SETUP using the up and down keys Press Select RECALL using the up and down keys Choose RECALL 1 for short flash time (100ms) or RECALL 2 for long flash time...
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin 5.11.2 Locking the keypad by the *-key (quick lock) Press and hold the ‘*’-key for 3 seconds. The keypad will be locked. 5.11.3 Unlock the keypad Press any key PRESS * will appear on the screen Press the ‘*’ key within 3 seconds to unlock the keypad...
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin If you enter the Phonebook first with the key and modify a telephone number with the key, the modification will be taken into account only for this call and will not be stored in the phonebook! 6.1.3 Deleting an entry...
(like CLIP) will not work correctly. Setting up a handset on another base If you want to use a Butler 3550 handset with a base of another model. The base must be GAP compatible. To put the base in registration mode, refer to the base user manual.
Answering Machine The Butler 3550 has a built-in digital answering machine with a recording capacity of 11 min. This answering machine can be controlled by the base only. The answering machine can be operated remotely and features the possibility of recording two outgoing messages (Message 1 and Message 2).
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Topcom Butler 3550/Twin If the answering machine is Off, the -LED on the base will not lit. • Press to switch On the answering machine. • A voice confirms the setting and playback the active OGM. • Press to switch Off the answering machine.
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin Press and hold the Ø-key for 3 seconds. The internal voice will ask you to enter the first digit of the VIP code: • Press the to change the first digit of the VIP code and press the Ø-key to confirm.
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin 8.2.2 Call screening This function is convenient if you only want to answer certain calls. During incoming call it is possible to screen the call and hear who is calling if the speaker volume is not set to minimum.
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Topcom Butler 3550/Twin • Slowly dial the VIP code (default 123). • If the VIP code is incorrect the unit will confirm and ask you to re-enter. If the VIP code is correct and the unit has new messages, it will start to pronounce the amount of new messages and also play them.
Topcom Butler 3550/Twin 8.3.5 Setting and checking date and time • Press ‘0’ in the main menu. The unit shall announce to press ‘*’ to set new day/time. • Press ‘*’ • Enter the new date and time, using the numerical keypad, after the tone.
10.2 Warranty handling A faulty unit needs to be returned to a Topcom service centre including a valid purchase note. If the unit develops a fault during the warranty period, Topcom or its officially appointed service centre will repair any defects caused by material or manufacturing faults free of charge.
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