1.8ghz dect cordless telephone digital answering machine, caller id & handset speakerphone (36 pages)
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DECT Digital Cordless Phone DECT Digital Cordless Phone with answering system Keep this user guide for future reference. Always retain your proof of purchase in case of warranty service and register your product on line at: AUSTRALIA: www.oricom.com.au...
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION GETTING STARTEd PhONE FuNCTION KEYS WhAT ThE ICONS MEAN? YOuR TELEPhONE OPERATIONS uSING YOuR PhONEBOOK uSING ThE REdIAL LIST uSING ThE CALL LOG ANSWERING MAChINE OPERATION BY hANdSET uSING ThE INTERCOM AdvANCEd uSE OF YOuR TELEPhONE ANSWERING MAChINE SETTINGS TROuBLEShOOTING WARRANTY...
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT • Because the phone works by sending radio signals between base station and handset, wearers of hearing aids may experience • Avoid exposure of this telephone to moisture interference in the form of a humming noise. or liquid. • Your phone can interfere with electrical • To prevent electric shock, do not open the equipment such as answering machines, TV handset or base cabinet.
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SAFETY INFORMATION • Do not use your telephone during an electrical storm thunderstorm as it is possible to get an electric shock. Refer to information contained in White pages directory. • This phone is designed for connection to a PSTN telephone line or an analogue extension port of a PBX system. If you connect this device to a digital extension of a PBX, damage may result to the PBX.
GETTING STARTEd Getting started IMPORTANT Location The base station must be plugged into the mains power at all times. Do not plug the You need to place the base unit within 2 metres of the telephone line cord into the wall socket until mains power socket and telephone socket so that the the handset is fully charged. Only use the power and telephone cables supplied with cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away the product. from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. Your cordless phone works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base. Putting it Battery low warning as high as possible ensures the best signal. If the icon flashes in the display, you will need to Handset range recharge the handset before you can use it again.
Never use non-rechargeable batteries. Use recommended type supplied with this Depending on the model you have purchased this product. pack should contain the following items: • Never use alkaline or lithium batteries. If any of these are missing, please contact Oricom • Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire, as directly. they can explode. Single Twin Triple • Do not open or mutilate the battery.
(not supplied) between the telephone socket and your phone base to ensure that your broadband and eco71&eco710 will work properly. If you do not install the filter you will experience interference on the cordless phone and your Connect the base station as illustrated in the Broadband may suffer dropouts.
GETTING STARTEd Interference Charging the batteries If the sound quality gets worse as you move around Before the handset is used for the first time, insert it while on a call, this is probably caused by interference in the base/charging station for at least 14 hours. between the handset and the base unit, perhaps The handset warms up during the charging process. because you are too near to another phone or other This is normal and does not represent a risk. Do not electrical equipment. Move to a different position to charge the handset with charging units from other clear the interference. If you do not move, it might manufacturers. The battery charge status is indicated...
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PACK CONTENTS PhONE FuNCTION KEYS Phone Function Keys Handset Earpiece The buttons in this operating manual are depicted OK button with a uniform contour. Therefore, slight deviations - Select a menu entry in the appearance of the symbols on the telephone buttons compared to those shown here are possible. NAVIGATION button - Up to increase volume and view CID - D o w n t o d e c r e a s e v o l u m e a n d a c c e s s Phonebook TALK button - Make a call...
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PhONE FuNCTION KEYS 10 END button - End a call - Press and hold to turn the handset on/off - Exit the menu/operation 11 R button 12 Redial button - Enter redial list and dial the recent number 13 [#] button handset locator button - Insert a pause. - Long press to turn the ringer on/off 14 INT button - Make an intercom call - Make a conference call 15 Microphone...
PhONE FuNCTION KEYS Answering machine operation (eco710 ONLY) You can use the keys on the base station to perform the basic functions of the answering machine. 1 Answering machine /in use indicator 5 Skip to next message 2 Turn the answering machine on/off 6 Decrease speaker volume 3 D elete current message, long press 7 Play/Stop message playback to delete all read messages 8 G o back to previous message or replay current 4 Increase speaker volume message...
WhAT ThE ICONS MEAN? What the icons mean? Icon Name Description Battery Charge Level Indicates battery is fully discharged. Battery Charge Level Indicates battery is fully charged. Indicates that an external call is connected or held. Call Icon blinks when receiving an incoming call. Message Indicates you have a new Voice Mail message. Caller display Indicates you have new missed calls, or the call log is being viewed. Phonebook Displays when the phonebook is accessed. Alarm Displays when the alarm clock is activated. Ringer Off Displays when ringer volume is turned off. Indicates that the handset is registered and within range of the base station.
YOuR TELEPhONE OPERATIONS Your Telephone Operations Set time and date Note: Switching on/off If you subscribe to the Caller Display service, the time and date will be set automatically Press and hold the END button for more than 2 when you receive a call, but you may still need seconds to switch on/off the handset in standby mode. to set the correct year. You can switch the handset off and save battery charge.
YOuR TELEPhONE OPERATIONS Direct dialling 4. Press BACK/CLEAR key to delete the characters one by one. Press TALK key to take the line and then dial the number (maximum 24 digits). Enter the new name (maximum 10 characters) and press OK key to confirm. A confirmation beep is Call from redial list played.
YOuR TELEPhONE OPERATIONS Answer and end a call Paging 1. When the phone rings, press TALK key. The paging feature enables you to locate a missing 2. To end a conversation, press END button. handset if the handset is in range and contains charged batteries. WARNING: Press HANDSET LOCATOR key located at the back of the base station. All the registered handsets start When the handset rings during an to ring. incoming call, please do not hold Once retrieved, press any key on the handset or the the handset too close to your ear as...
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YOuR TELEPhONE OPERATIONS Activate/deactivate key tone 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. A single tone is emitted when a key is pressed. You 2. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t can enable or disable the key tone. By default, the PERSONAL SET and then press OK key to key tone is ON.
YOuR TELEPhONE OPERATIONS Set time format Set alarm 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. The handset has an alarm clock feature, and when 2. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t the alarm is set, it is shown on the handset display.
YOuR TELEPhONE OPERATIONS Set alarm tone 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. 2. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t CLOCK&ALARM and then press OK key to select.
uSING YOuR PhONEBOOK Using your phonebook Press OK key to confirm the name entry. 5. Enter the number of the contact (maximum 24 digits) and then press OK key to confirm. Your phone can store up to 20 phonebook memories. A confirmation beep is played. Each phonebook entry can have a maximum of 24 digits for the phone number and 12 characters for • Y ou cannot store a new phonebook entry when name.
uSING YOuR PhONEBOOK • I nstead of pressing the Navigation key to browse 3. Press the Navigation key to select DELETE the phonebook entries, you can press the numeric and then press OK key to select. key corresponding to the first letter of the entry you 4. Press the Navigation key to select an entry wish to locate. For example, pressing 2 will show to delete and then press OK key. the entries starting with A. 5. P r e s s O K k e y a g a i n t o c o n f i r m . A • Pressing 2 again will show the entries starting with confirmation beep is played.
uSING YOuR PhONEBOOK Add/edit direct access memory Delete direct access memory 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. 2. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t 2.
uSING ThE REdIAL LIST Using the redial list Delete a redial number 1. Press REDIAL key in standby mode to go to The redial list stores the last 5 numbers dialed. A the redial list. maximum of 24 digits can be displayed for each 2. Press the Navigation key to select an entry entry.
uSING ThE CALL LOG Using the call log 1. Press OK key to display more details of the call, including the date and time. Save call list entry into the phonebook To receive Caller ID you may need to contact your 2. Press CALL LOG (UP) key in standby mode telephone service provider, and they will inform you also to go to the call list. of any charges for it. Caller ID lets you see the phone numbers of your callers on the handset display, before 3.
ANSWERING MAChINE OPERATION BY hANdSET (ECO710 ONLY) Answering machine operation The outgoing message The model is supplied with two predefined outgoing by handset (eco710 ONLY) messages (OGM) used for the different answer modes. There are 2 answer modes available: Answer Only You can use the answer machine menu on the and Answer & Record.
ANSWERING MAChINE OPERATION BY hANdSET (ECO710 ONLY) Record a personalized outgoing Playback and delete messages message The last recorded message is played first via the loudspeaker on base. • Y ou can choose to replace the predefined OGM with your own pre-recorded personalized Old messages cannot be played again until after all messages.
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uSING ThE INTERCOM Using the intercom If there are more than 2 registered handsets, the handset numbers which are available for intercom, and a '*', will be displayed. Press the specific handset Intercom, call transfer and conference are only number you wish to call, or press '*' to ring all possible with at least 2 handset registered to the handsets, to start intercom.
uSING ThE INTERCOM Switch between an internal and external call During the call, press INT key to switch between an internal or external call. Establish a three-party conference call The conference call feature allows one external call to be shared with two handsets (in intercom). The three parties can share the conversation and no additional network subscription is required.
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AdvANCEd uSE OF YOuR TELEPhONE Advanced use of your Register your handset IMPORTANT: When you purchase a telephone, all telephone handsets are already registered to the base, so you do not need to register them. Handset registration is only necessary when you buy extra handsets or if a Change Master PIN handset has become faulty. The Master PIN is used for registration/un-registration They may be different if you want to register another of handsets and for accessing the answering handset model, in which case you should refer to its machine remotely. The default Master PIN number user guide.
AdvANCEd uSE OF YOuR TELEPhONE Set prefix WAITING is displayed on the screen. A confirmation beep is played to indicate successful registration, This allows you to define a prefix number to be added and the handset will return to standby mode, with its to the beginning of any pre-dialed number, and to handset number displayed. define a detect string to prevent the prefix number • I f no base is found within a certain period, NO being added unless the detect string matches the BASE will be displayed with an error tone to first digits of the pre-dialed number, in which case the...
AdvANCEd uSE OF YOuR TELEPhONE For numbers starting with *, # or P, the prefix number 2. Press the Navigation key to select ADVANCED will not be added to the SET and then press OK key to select. Pre-dial number after TALK key is pressed. 3. Press the Navigation key to select FIRST RING and then press OK key to select. Change recall time 4. Press the Navigation key to select ON or OFF and then press OK key to confirm. A You may need the R button to send a Recall signal confirmation beep is played.
ANSWERING MAChINE SETTINGS (ECO710 ONLY) Answering machine settings 3. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t SETTINGS and then press OK key to select.
ANSWERING MAChINE SETTINGS (ECO710 ONLY) • I f the remote access code is correct, a confirmation 3. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t beep can be heard, and then you need to press SETTINGS and then press OK key to select.
TROuBLEShOOTING Troubleshooting • I f it is low, replace the handset on the base unit or charger pod to recharge the batteries. • S witch off power at the mains socket, wait for a ALWAYS check first that: short time and then switch back on. This may solve the problem. You have followed all the steps listed in the user manual to install and set up your telephone. "I cannot make a call"...
hANdSET TONE TROuBLEShOOTING • T he base unit needs mains power for normal • Y ou should find contact details on your phone bill. operation of the phone – not just for charging the • T he caller may have withheld their number or batteries. they may be calling from a network that does • M ake sure you are using the telephone line cable not transmit the caller’s number (e.g. if they are that was supplied with your...
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TROuBLEShOOTING hANdSET TONE • C heck the connection between the base unit and the mains power socket. "I try to recharge the batteries but I still get a warning that they are low" • You need to replace the batteries. • D ispose of used batteries safely – never burn them, or put them where they could get punctured. • D o not use non-rechargeable batteries in your handset – they may explode, causing damage. • If the fault persists... • Disconnect all other instruments connected to the same line and try to make a call.
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The Warranty Period will be 1 year from the date of is at least equivalent to your product in performance. purchase of the product evidenced by your dated Oricom does not warrant that the operation of the sales receipt. You are required to provide proof product will be uninterrupted or error free. of purchase as a condition of receiving warranty services. You are entitled to a replacement product...
2. negligence on your part or misuse by you of the product; 3. an uncontrollable external cause which results in the product not functioning including but not limited to power failure, lightning or over voltage; and 4. modification to the product or services carried out on the production by anyone other than Oricom or Oricom’s authorised service provider. Oricom will not be liable for any damages caused by the product or the failure of the product to perform, including any lost profits or savings or special, incidental or consequential damages. Oricom is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by you on behalf of a third party. This limitation of...
If you have any problems setting up or using this product you will find use-full tips and information in the Troubleshooting section of this user guide as well as "Frequently Asked Questions" on our website www.oricom.com.au. If you have further questions about using the product after reviewing the resources above or would like to purchase replacement parts or accessories please call our Customer Support Team.
Australia New Zealand Oricom International Pty Ltd Email: support@oricom.co.nz Locked Bag 658 Phone: 0800 674 266 South Windsor, NSW 2756 (Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm NST) Australia Web: www.oricom.co.nz Email: support@oricom.com.au Phone: 1300 889 785 (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm AEST) Web: www.oricom.com.au Fax: (02) 4574 8898...
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