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  • Page 1 PowerTel PowerTel User Guide User Guide...
  • Page 2 At a glance At a glance Please open this page for an ‘At a glance’ guide to your PowerTel 880 Please open this page for an ‘At a glance’ guide to your PowerTel 880...

  • Page 3: Corded Phone Base

    t A glAnce t A glAnce Corded phone base Cordless handset and charger base Menu/OK Quick dial Incoming call light Call transfer memories/ Play/Pause Memory 1, 2, 3 Headset socket User profiles (Headset not Boost button with Stop included) Phonebook Mute/Delete Up/Redial Fast forward/...
  • Page 4 Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents ONTENTS Getting started ........... .10 Check box contents .
  • Page 6 Contents ONTENTS Dial a number using the quick dial buttons ......23 Adjust the handset earpiece volume ........24 Boost the handset earpiece volume .
  • Page 7 Contents ONTENTS Change a profile’s boost setting ........35 Change a profile’s tone (‘equalizer’) setting .
  • Page 8 Contents ONTENTS Copy phone book entries to another phone ......48 Using your quick dial memory – corded phone ......50 Store a quickdial name and number .
  • Page 9 Contents ONTENTS Change handset name ..........62 Switch keypad beep on or off .
  • Page 10 ONTENTS Copy phone book entries to the Corded phone or another registered handset ............74 Using your quick dial memory buttons - cordless handset .
  • Page 11 Contents ONTENTS Delete a single message or memo ........87 Delete all old messages and memos using the base .
  • Page 12 ONTENTS Contents Phone location ...........106 Power supply .
  • Page 13 Getting started Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 58 for costs and hours of operation) Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting started Important: please make sure you’ve read the safety information on page 106 before you set up your phone system. Check box contents If you have purchased a PowerTel 880 pack you should have: • 1 corded phone (base) •...

  • Page 15: Set Up Your Phone System In Four Simple Steps

    ETTING STARTED Set up your phone system in four simple steps 1 Connect your corded phone 1 Plug the power adapter into the socket marked on the underside of your corded phone and the other end into the mains power wall socket and switch the power on.

  • Page 16: Connect Your Charger Base

    ETTING STARTED Important: use only the power adapters, telephone line cord and batteries supplied with your PowerTel 880 otherwise your phone may not work. You should ensure access to the power adapter plug is not obstructed by furni- ture or such.

  • Page 17: Charge Your Handset

    Simply turn the handset over and slot the belt clip securely into the two recesses located on either side of the handset. Your PowerTel 880 is now ready for use! Private exchanges: if your phone is going to use a private exchange (for example, if you have to dial ‘9’...

  • Page 18: Corded Phone Display Icons Explained

    ETTING STARTED Corded phone display icons explained The following icons appear in your corded phone display to indicate: Phone book mode Ringer off Handsfree mode Call in progress Boost receiver volume is on (Icon will flash) Mute microphone You have new calls Internal call in progress Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 19: Handset Display Icons Explained

    ETTING STARTED Handset display icons explained The following icons appear in your cordless handset display to indicate: Menu Confirm / OK Back Phone book mode There is more information to view on the left There is more information to view on the right Battery status Ringer off An alarm is activated...
  • Page 20 ETTING STARTED Keylock is on Handsfree mode Call in progress Boost receiver volume is on (Icon will flash) Mute handset microphone You have new calls When steady, the handset is in range of the base When flashing, the handset is out of range of the base Internal call in progress Answering machine is on Answering machine is off...

  • Page 21: Phone Menu Guide

    ETTING STARTED Phone menu guide Use this section to find your way around the menu display on your phones. How to use your phone menu display When you’ve set up your phones and everything’s connected, use your menu display to do things with your phone – from changing the ringer sound to set- ting up user profiles and saving phone numbers.
  • Page 22 ETTING STARTED Select a function: scroll using until the function you’re looking for is shown and then press (corded phone) or (handset). Enter digits or letters: use your keypad. Confirm or save an entry or action: press (corded phone) or (hand- set)..
  • Page 23 Making and receiving calls Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 58 for costs and hours of operation) Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 24: Making And Receiving Calls

    AKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Making and receiving calls Make a call using your corded phone As you enter each number to be dialled it will be announced to you. For this feature to work you must have the Read number feature set to On, see page 42. 1.

  • Page 25: Take A Call

    AKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Take a call Corded phone: Simply lift the handset or press Cordless handset: Simply lift the handset off the charger base (if “Auto Talk“ is set to ON, see page 63) and speak into the phone or, if the handset is off the charger base (or “Auto Talk“...

  • Page 26: Redial A Number Using Your Cordless Handset

    AKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Redial a number using your cordless handset Your handset stores the last ten numbers you’ve dialled (max. 24 digits each). 1. Open the redial list by pressing 2. Scroll through the redial list using until the number you wish to redial is highlighted and then press to dial the number.

  • Page 27: Dial A Number In Your Phone Book

    AKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Dial a number in your phone book To store a phone number in your phone book, see page 47 (corded phone) or page 73 (cordless handset). 1. Open your phone book by pressing (corded phone) or (handset).

  • Page 28: Adjust The Handset Earpiece Volume

    AKING AND RECEIVING CALLS 2. Lift your corded phone handset or press on the cordless handset to dial the number. Note: the quick dial number you’ve selected will be announced (corded phone only) when you press the quick dial button provided the Read Number feature is enabled.

  • Page 29: Handsfree Feature

    AKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Handsfree feature Use the handsfree feature to talk to your caller without holding the handset or to let other people in the room listen to the conversation. Use handsfree calling on the corded phone 1. To switch handsfree mode on and off, simply press 2.

  • Page 30: Use A Headset (Not Included)

    AKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Use a headset (not included) Simply plug your headset into the headset socket marked on the right side of the corded phone as well as on the handset. This socket can also be used with an Induction Neck Loop NL100 (not supplied). Mute During a call you can mute the microphone so your caller cannot hear you.

  • Page 31: Make An Internal Call

    AKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Make an internal call Your corded phone base has an internal call number 0, and your cordless handset 1. You can make internal calls between the two devices. These calls are free of charge. 1. Press on the cordless handset or on the corded phone.

  • Page 32: Transfer An External Call Internally

    AKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Transfer an external call internally 1. During your external call, press on the cordless handset. 2. Then enter the internal call number of the device you want to transfer the call to e.g. 0 (to transfer the call to corded phone). If you are using the corded phone, press for approx.

  • Page 33: Make A Conference Call From The Corded Phone

    AKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Make a conference call from the corded phone It’s easy to hold a conference call between one external and two internal callers. 1. During your external call, press and hold until a short beep is heard, then enter the internal call number of the handset you want to transfer the call to e.g.

  • Page 34: Make A Conference Call From The Cordless Handset

    AKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Make a conference call from the cordless handset 1. During your external call, press . Then enter the internal call number of the handset you want to transfer the call to e.g. 0 (to call the cor- ded phone).

  • Page 35: Power Failure - What To Do

    AKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Power failure – What to do If your mains power fails, you can still use your corded phone to make and receive calls – though the incoming call light won’t work, your caller’s details won’t be stored, and the display will only show when you lift the handset. You can still also: •...
  • Page 36 AKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 37: Using Your Menu

    Using your menu - corded phone Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 58 for costs and hours of operation) Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 38: Using Your Menu - Corded Phone

    – SING YOUR MENU CORDED PHONE Using your menu – corded phone For information on your phone book, please go to page 46. For information on your answering machine, please go to page 82. User Profiles You can store 3 different user profiles, each with different settings for the “Vo- lume“...

  • Page 39: Change A Profile's Handset Volume

    – SING YOUR MENU CORDED PHONE 3. Scroll using until you highlight Name and press 4. Delete the current name by pressing 5. Enter a new name (up to ten letters) and press Change a profile’s handset volume You have a choice of five volume levels. 1.

  • Page 40: Change A Profile's Tone ('Equalizer') Setting

    – SING YOUR MENU CORDED PHONE 3. Scroll using until you highlight Boost and press 4. You’ll see the current boost setting (i.e. On or Off). 5. Change the boost setting using and press Change a profile’s tone (‘equalizer’) setting 1.

  • Page 41: Copy A Profile

    – SING YOUR MENU CORDED PHONE Copy a profile You can easily copy a profile to another registered and compatible PowerTel phone. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Profile and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight the desired profile and press 3.

  • Page 42: Choosing Which Profile To Use

    – SING YOUR MENU CORDED PHONE Choosing which profile to use You need to use the handset to choose a profile to use for a call – you can’t choose a profile using handsfree. Before you answer an incoming call, press –...

  • Page 43: Record A Personal Ringer Melody

    – SING YOUR MENU CORDED PHONE 3. You’ll see the current settings. 4. Scroll using until you highlight the ringer tone you want to use and press Record a personal ringer melody You can record personal ringer melodies. They will appear in the list of melo- dies for external calls.

  • Page 44: Change Ringer Volume

    – SING YOUR MENU CORDED PHONE In the menu “Rec. Ringer“ you can rename your personal ringtones and de- lete them one by one or all. Change ringer volume You have a choice of five volume levels plus Off. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Ringer Tone and press...

  • Page 45: Switch Key Tone On Or Off

    – SING YOUR MENU CORDED PHONE 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Settings and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Boost On and press 3. You’ll see the current boost memory setting (e.g. Off). 4.

  • Page 46: Change Display Language

    – SING YOUR MENU CORDED PHONE 4. Change the contrast setting using and press Change display language You have a choice of six languages to use on your corded phone: English, Ger- man, French, Spanish, Italian and Dutch. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Display and press...

  • Page 47: Change Case

    – SING YOUR MENU CORDED PHONE 4. Change the read number setting using and press Change case Select a font set (ABC = without special characters / AÀÁÂÃÄÅ = with special characters / ABΓ = Greek / AБBΓ = Cyrillic). This font set will be used for entries in the phonebook.

  • Page 48: Change Date/Time

    – SING YOUR MENU CORDED PHONE NOTE: If you are sure you want to change the PIN from the default, please keep a note of it since it will not possible to carry out certain functions wit- hout it. It is also not possible to recover a lost PIN. Change date/time 1.

  • Page 49: Reset To Default Settings

    – SING YOUR MENU CORDED PHONE For information on dial mode, please go to page 96. For information on recall, please go to page 96. Reset to default settings Note: your phone book, calls and redial lists and any answering machine messages will be deleted if you reset your corded phone to its default set- tings.

  • Page 50: Using Your Phone Book - Corded Phone

    – SING YOUR PHONE BOOK CORDED PHONE Using your phone book – corded phone You can store, alphabetically, up to 200 names and their phone numbers in your phone book. To quickly find a phone book entry, simply enter the first letter of the name you’ve stored.

  • Page 51: Enter A Name And Number In Your Phone Book

    – SING YOUR PHONE BOOK CORDED PHONE Enter a name and number in your phone book 1. Press to open the phone book. 2. If the phone book is empty, the display shows Empty. If there are entries, the first entry will be shown. Press , then scroll using until you highlight Add New and...

  • Page 52: Delete A Phone Book Entry Or All Entries

    – SING YOUR PHONE BOOK CORDED PHONE 5. Press to delete digits and use the keypad to enter new ones, then press 6. Scroll using to choose a ringer melody for this entry and press Delete a phone book entry or all entries 1.
  • Page 53 – SING YOUR PHONE BOOK CORDED PHONE It’s easy to copy: • a single entry (Copy entry) • entries not already on the handset you’re copying to (Copy append) • all entries (Copy all) Important: when you copy all entries to a handset, all existing entries will be deleted.

  • Page 54: Using Your Quick Dial Memory - Corded Phone

    – SING YOUR QUICK DIAL MEMORY CORDED PHONE Using your quick dial memory – corded phone You can store a name (max. 16 characters) and telephone number (max. 24 di- gits) under each of the quick dial memory buttons: Store a quickdial name and number 1.

  • Page 55: Delete A Quick Dial Entry

    – SING YOUR QUICK DIAL MEMORY CORDED PHONE 4. Press to delete characters and use the keypad to enter new ones, then press 5. Press to delete digits and use the keypad to enter new ones, then press 6. Scroll using to choose a ringer melody for this entry and press Delete a quick dial entry 1.

  • Page 56: Using Your Calls List - Corded Phone

    – SING YOUR CALLS LIST CORDED PHONE Using your calls list – corded phone Note: you must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display/Caller ID service for this feature to work. A quarterly fee may be payable. Incoming call telephone numbers should appear in your calls list. If you have the caller’s number stored in your phonebook the name will be displayed instead.

  • Page 57: Store Numbers From Your Calls List To The Phonebook Or

    – SING YOUR CALLS LIST CORDED PHONE Store numbers from your calls list to the phonebook or Quick dial memory (M1, M2, M3) It’s easy to store incoming call numbers to your phone book or quick dial but- tons. 1. Press to open your calls list at the most recent entry.

  • Page 58: Delete All Entries In The Call List

    – SING YOUR CALLS LIST CORDED PHONE 3. Scroll using until you highlight Delete and press 4. You’ll see Delete? on your display. Press to confirm or to cancel. Delete all entries in the call list 1. Press to open your calls list at the most recent entry. 2.

  • Page 59: Cordless Handset

    Using your menu - cordless handset Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 58 for costs and hours of operation) Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 60: Using Your Menu - Cordless Handset

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET Using your menu - cordless handset For information on your phone book, please go to page 72. For information on your answering machine, please go to page 82. User Profiles You can store 2 different user profiles, each with different settings for the ‘Vo- lume’, ‘Boost’...

  • Page 61: Change A Profile's Handset Volume

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET 4. Delete the current name by pressing 5. Enter a new name (up to 11 letters) and press Change a profile’s handset volume You have a choice of five volume levels. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Profile and press...

  • Page 62: Change A Profile's Tone ('Equalizer') Setting

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET Change a profile’s tone (‘equalizer’) setting 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Profile and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight the desired profile and press 3. Scroll using until you highlight Equalizer and press 4.

  • Page 63: Choosing Which Profile To Use

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET 4. Scroll using until you highlight the phone (e.g. 0 = Corded phone, 2, 3, 4 or 5) you want to copy the profile to, and press 5. On the phone you’re copying the profile to: to confirm, press (cordless handset) or (corded phone).

  • Page 64: Change The Handset Ringer Melody

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET Change the handset ringer melody You have a choice of ten ringer melodies. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Handset and press 2. Ring tone is shown, press 3.

  • Page 65: Change The Tone ('Equalizer') Setting

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET Change the tone (‘equalizer’) setting 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Handset and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Equalizer and press 3. You’ll see the setting. 4.

  • Page 66: Change Handset Name

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Handset and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Boost on and press 3. You’ll see the current boost memory setting (e.g. Off). 4.

  • Page 67: Change Contrast

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET Change contrast You have a choice of five screen contrast levels so you can set the display to how you find it most easy to read. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Handset and press 2.

  • Page 68: Change Backlight Timer

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET Change backlight timer You have a choice of 10, 20, 30 or 40 seconds before the backlight timer switches off. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Handset and press 2.

  • Page 69: Select Base

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET Select base You can use this feature if your handset is registered to more than one base. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Handset and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Select base and press 3.

  • Page 70: Change Date/Time

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET Change date/time 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Time and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Date and Time and press 3. Enter the year, month, day, hours and minutes (your handset has a 24-hour clock) and press Change clock hours to 12- or 24-hour format 1.

  • Page 71: Set Alarm

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET Set alarm 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Time and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Set alarm (your alarm uses a 24-hour clock) and press 3. Select Once, Every Day, Mon to Fri or Off and press 4.

  • Page 72: Change Base (Corded Phone) Ringer Melody

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET Change base (corded phone) ringer melody You have a choice of 9 base ringer melodies. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll until you highlight Base settings and press 2. Ring tone is highlighted, press 3.

  • Page 73: Change System Pin Code

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET For information on dial mode, please go to page 96. For information on recall, please go to page 96. Change system PIN code 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Base settings and press 2.

  • Page 74: Appointment

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET Appointment You can enter up to five appointments your telephone should remind you at. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll until you highlight Tools and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Appointment and press 3.

  • Page 75: Stop Watch

    SING YOUR MENU CORDLESS HANDSET Stop watch The stop watch shows minutes and seconds. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll until you highlight Tools and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Stop watch and press 3. Press to start the stop watch.

  • Page 76: Using Your Phone Book - Cordless Handset

    SING YOUR PHONE BOOK CORDLESS HANDSET Using your phone book - cordless handset You can store, alphabetically, up to 200 names and their phone numbers in your phone book. To quickly find a phone book entry, simply enter the first letter of the name you’ve stored.

  • Page 77: Enter A Name And Number In Your Phone Book

    SING YOUR PHONE BOOK CORDLESS HANDSET Note: to enter the same letter twice, simply enter the letter and then wait until the cursor moves to after the letter you’ve entered, before entering it again. Enter a name and number in your phone book 1.

  • Page 78: Delete A Phone Book Entry Or All Entries

    SING YOUR PHONE BOOK CORDLESS HANDSET 5. Press to delete digits and use the keypad to enter new ones, then press 6. Scroll using to choose a ringer melody for this entry and press Delete a phone book entry or all entries 1.
  • Page 79 SING YOUR PHONE BOOK CORDLESS HANDSET Important: when you copy all entries to a handset, all existing entries will be deleted. To prevent this from happening you can use the “Copy append mode” . 1. Open your phone book by pressing 2.

  • Page 80: Handset

    SING YOUR QUICK DIAL MEMORY CORDLESS HANDSET Using your quick dial memory buttons - cord- less handset You can store a name (max. 16 characters) and a telephone number (max. 24 digits) under each of the quick dial memory buttons: Store a quick dial name and number 1.

  • Page 81: Delete A Quick Dial Entry

    Using your quick dial memory SING YOUR QUICK DIAL MEMORY CORDLESS HANDSET 3. Press to delete characters and use the keypad to enter new ones, then press 4. Press to delete digits and use the keypad to enter new ones, then press 5.

  • Page 82: Using Your Calls List - Cordless Handset

    SING YOUR CALLS LIST CORDLESS HANDSET Using your calls list - cordless handset Note: you must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display/Caller ID service for this feature to work. A quarterly fee may be payable. Incoming call telephone numbers should appear in your calls list. If you have the caller’s number stored in your phonebook the name will be displayed ins- tead.

  • Page 83: Store Numbers From Your Calls List To The Phone Book

    SING YOUR CALLS LIST CORDLESS HANDSET Store numbers from your calls list to the phone book It’s easy to store incoming call numbers to your phone book. 1. Press to open your calls list at the most recent entry. 2. Scroll using to find the entry you want to store and press 3.

  • Page 84: Delete A Single Calls List Entry

    SING YOUR CALLS LIST CORDLESS HANDSET Delete a single calls list entry 1. Press to open your calls list at the most recent entry. 2. Scroll using to find the listed call you want to delete and press 3. Scroll until you highlight Delete.

  • Page 85: Answering Machine

    Using your answering machine Service-Hotline Deutschland: 0180 5 001 388 Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation) Kosten bei Drucklegung: 14 ct/Min. aus dem dt. Festnetz; maximal 42 ct/Min.

  • Page 86: Using Your Answering Machine

    SING YOUR ANSWERING MACHINE Using your answering machine After you’ve set up your phone system, follow these easy steps to set up and use your answering machine. Switch answering machine on or off To switch your answering machine on and off, simply press on the corded phone.The current answer mode will be announced.

  • Page 87: Adjust The Base Loudspeaker Volume

    SING YOUR ANSWERING MACHINE 1. Press to open the menu, scroll using until you highlight Ans Machine and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Language and press 3. Choose the language using and press Adjust the base loudspeaker volume You can increase or decrease the corded phone’s loudspeaker volume using the buttons.

  • Page 88: Record Your Outgoing Message

    SING YOUR ANSWERING MACHINE Record your outgoing message You can change the default answering message to your own. Your outgoing mes- sage needs to be under two minutes. 1. Press and hold on the corded phone for a couple of seconds and then record your message after the beep.

  • Page 89: Set The Answer Delay

    SING YOUR ANSWERING MACHINE Set the answer delay You either choose the number of rings you want before your answering ma- chine answers any incoming call (2-15 rings) or you can choose Time Saver. Time Saver saves you the cost of the call if you’re calling in from elsewhere to pick up any messages: if your answering machine answers after 2 rings you have new messages, if it answers after 5 rings you have no new messages.

  • Page 90: Record A Memo

    SING YOUR ANSWERING MACHINE Record a memo You can record memo messages for yourself or other members of the house- hold which can be played back like normal messages. 1. Press and hold for a couple of seconds. 2. After the beep record your memo. 3.

  • Page 91: Delete A Single Message Or Memo

    SING YOUR ANSWERING MACHINE Delete a single message or memo 1. Play the message or memo you want to delete by pressing 2. Press and hold for a couple of seconds during playback of the message or memo to delete it. Delete all old messages and memos using the base 1.

  • Page 92: Remote Access To Your Answering Machine

    SING YOUR ANSWERING MACHINE some of your messages or memos before any new messages can be recorded. Remote access to your answering machine You can call your answering machine to hear your messages when you’re away from home using most modern phones, including mobile phones. You need to use a PIN code to access your answering machine.

  • Page 93: Call In To Check Messages

    SING YOUR ANSWERING MACHINE Call in to check messages NOTE: If you forget to switch on the answering machine it is possible to switch it on remotely. Call in and after 20 rings the "answer only" mode announcement is heard and it is then possible to use the procedures below to switch the ma- chine on.

  • Page 94: Remote Access Instructions Guide

    SING YOUR ANSWERING MACHINE Remote access instructions guide While listening to your messages from a remote location, enter these numbers to manage your messages. To . . . Rewind messages, press 1. Play or pause your messages, press 2. Fast Forward through your messages, press 3. Hear outgoing message (OGM), press 4.
  • Page 95 Registering/ deregistering handsets Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 58 for costs and hours of operation) Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 96: Registering / Deregistering Handsets

    EGISTERING DEREGISTERING HANDSETS Registering / deregistering handsets Register a handset You only need to register a handset if it has become de-registered from the base or if you’ve purchased a new handset separately. You can register up to 5 handsets. Important: make sure any handset you’re registering is fully charged before you try to register it.

  • Page 97: Deregister A Handset

    EGISTERING DEREGISTERING HANDSETS Deregister a handset You may need to deregister a handset if you’ve too many registered on your phone system, or if the handset develops a fault and needs to be replaced. To deregister a handset using the corded phone 1.
  • Page 98 EGISTERING DEREGISTERING HANDSETS Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)
  • Page 99 Use on a private branch exchange Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 58 for costs and hours of operation) Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 100: Use On A Private Branch Exchange

    SE ON A PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE Use on a private branch exchange If your phone’s on an exchange (e.g. you need to dial 9 to get an outside line), you can transfer calls and use call back by using the R button. You’ll need to check your private exchange manual to find out which timing to use for your ex- change.

  • Page 101: Insert A Dialling Pause

    SE ON A PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE 3. You’ll see the current recall timing setting (e.g. Short). 4. Choose the recall timing setting you want (Short or Long) using and press Insert a dialling pause If you have to dial a number for an outside line and it takes a while to connect, you can insert a pause so you don’t have to wait to hear the dialling tone.

  • Page 102: Set The Dial Mode On The Corded Phone

    SE ON A PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE Set the dial mode on the corded phone 1. Press to open the menu, scroll using until you highlight Settings and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Dial Mode and press 3. You’ll see the current dial mode setting (e.g. Tone). 4.
  • Page 103 Help and support Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 58 for costs and hours of operation) Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 104: Help And Support

    ELP AND SUPPORT Help and support If you need some help and you’re in the UK, please first check and see if your problem can be solved using the troubleshooting guide below. If it can’t , please call us on 0844 800 6503 (using a UK landline, at time of going to print: calls cost 6p for connection charge and then 5p a minute.
  • Page 105 ELP AND SUPPORT I keep losing my connection 1. Make sure you aren’t too far from the base/corded phone (in ideal conditions, it should work up to 300 metres outdoors and up to 50 metres indoors). 2. The base/corded phone may not be in an ideal location – consider moving it. I keep getting a double beep from the handset at random intervals.
  • Page 106 ELP AND SUPPORT Caller’s identification (Call Line ID) isn’t working 1. Check you have this service on your phone line. Please call your network provider. 2. The caller may have withheld their phone number. My handset or base doesn’t ring Check that the ringer is on.
  • Page 107 ELP AND SUPPORT The white light on the corded phone is constantly flashing You have new answering machine message(s). Press the button to listen to them and the flashing will stop. 1. I have been told by a caller that they had left a message but there are no messages on my answering machine.
  • Page 108 ELP AND SUPPORT Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 109: General Information

    General information Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 58 for costs and hours of operation) Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 110: Safety Information

    ENERAL INFORMATION Safety information Please make sure you read this User Guide carefully. Intended use This phone is suitable for use on either a public telephone network or an appro- ved Private exchange (PABX). Any other use is considered unintended use. Un- authorised modification or reconstruction isn’t permitted.

  • Page 111: Power Supply

    ENERAL INFORMATION Power supply Important: use only the power adapters supplied with your PowerTel 880. Power failure can affect your phone and equipment. This telephone cannot be used to make calls in the event of a power failure. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.

  • Page 112: Hearing Aid Compatibility

    ENERAL INFORMATION Hearing aid compatibility You phone works with most popular hearing aids. However, given the wide range of hearing aids available, we can’t guarantee that your phone will function fully with every hearing aid. Important: your phone can produce very high sound when Boost is swit- ched on.

  • Page 113: Technical Details

    ENERAL INFORMATION batteries must not be disposed of in normal domestic waste and but at authorised collection points. Packaging materials must be disposed of according to local regulati- ons. Technical details Standard DECT¹ GAP² Power supply (corded phone) Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz Output: 6VDC 800mA Power supply (charger base) Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz...

  • Page 114: Default Settings

    ENERAL INFORMATION Default settings To reset to default settings, please see page 71. Cordless handset default settings Language English Handset name POWERTEL Ringing melody (external/internal) 7 / 9 Ringing volume Keypad beep Auto talk Contrast Backlight time 10 s Boost on Recall time Short (100 ms) Dialling mode...

  • Page 115: Maintenance And Guarantee

    • Never use cleaning agents or solvents. Guarantee AMPLICOMMS equipment is produced and tested according to the latest pro- duction methods. The implementation of carefully chosen materials and highly developed technologies ensure trouble free functioning and a long service life.

  • Page 116: Declaration Of Conformity

    If your equipment shows signs of defect during the period of guarantee, please return to the sales outlet in which you purchased the AMPLICOMMS equipment together with the purchase receipt. All rights to claims under the terms of gua- rantee in accordance with this agreement must be asserted exclusively with re- gard to your sales outlet.
  • Page 117 Index Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 58 for costs and hours of operation) Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)
  • Page 118 NDEX Confirmation beep ....64 Connect your charger base....12 Alarm .
  • Page 119 NDEX Guarantee ......111 Make a call ......20 Medical equipment .
  • Page 120 NDEX Record a memo ..... . . 86 Troubleshooting ..... 100 Record a personal ringer melody .
  • Page 121 Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 100 for costs and hours of operation)
  • Page 122 Distributed by: Audioline GmbH, D-41460 Neuss November 11 – ISSUE 1.0...

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