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DT290 Cordless Phone for MD110 Communication System User Guide Cover Page Graphic Place the graphic directly on the page, do not care about putting it in the text flow. Select Graphics > Properties and make the following settings: • Width: 15,4 cm (Important!) •...
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The markets and their differing code is shown as a side note. The User Guide describes the facilities of the DT290 phone as it is programmed at delivery from the factory. There may be some differences in the way your system is programmed.
“Menu structure” on page Before using the DT290 the first time you have to charge and connect the battery, see section “Installation” on page 84. Coverage area Your organisation’s premises is covered by a number of cells which forms the coverage area.
In other situations, if you enter an incorrect PIN code three times in a row, your phone is blocked and PIN Blocked, Unblock? displayed. See section “IPEI code” on page 6 to unblock your phone. DT290...
Note: Write down the IPEI code for future use. If you cannot retrieve the IPEI code, please contact your system administrator. Keep the IPEI code secret to prevent misuse of your phone. Unblock the DT290 Press. is displayed. Backdoor: Enter the IPEI code and press.
The menu option should only be used for administration Networks purposes by Ericsson service staff. Using this menu option may cause a logout from the DECT/GAP network, and no further calls will be possible. Note: In case of a logout, the phone must be logged on again by a service technician.
Description Description Work 01-Dec 11:32 DT290...
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Display at rest. Work is the network name and 132 is (your) extension number. See section “Display signs and icons” on page 11. On/Off / On-hook / No Switch on/off, end call, one menu back. Cancel a menu option. DT290...
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See section “During Calls” on page 24. Accessory connectors See section “Installation” on page 84. Loudspeaker (rear side) For hands-free speaking function. See sections “Incoming Calls” on page 17, “Outgoing Calls” on page 19 and “During Calls” on page 24. DT290...
ID etc. The lower row displays different statuses, visualized by icons. For more information see section “Display Information” on page 81. The DT290 display Signs in the text rows > Menu pointer / Diversion indicator Shows the menu that can be accessed by pressing the YES key.
Additional display features Depending on which network you are connected to, additional display features are available. For example, displaying the date and time. Ask your system administrator if you require additional display features. DT290...
Description Menu structure The available phone-specific functions and network functions can be accessed via the DT290 menus. Press to access the on-hook menu when in standby mode or to access the off-hook menu during a call (see below). Menu Structure Options available when “on-hook”...
Switching On/Off Switching On/Off Switch on the DT290 Press until the display lights up. If the phone does not switch on or the battery icon starts flashing, the battery is low. Charge the battery. While charging you can still use your phone.
Wait for the call timer to start in the display. Press to finish the procedure. The display shows your telephone number. * 1 0 * Note: An earlier version of the free seating function use another procedure: To log on, press extension No. DT290...
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To log off #11# Press. Wait for the call timer to start in the display. Press to finish the procedure. # 1 0 # Note: An earlier version of the free seating function use another procedure: To log off, press DT290...
> Hands-free Press to answer the call in hands-free speaking mode. You are connected to the caller via the loudspeaker and microphone. End the call Press. The duration time of the call is shown. DT290...
Busy signal. Press. Note: France press ; Sweden press Call List The last 20 dialled numbers, missed calls and answered calls are stored in the Call List (if supported by the network). See section “Call List” on page 22. DT290...
External calls Dial the digit or digits to get an external line. Dial the external number and press. Your phone will go off-hook and dial the number. On the display the duration of the call is shown. DT290...
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Press to end the call. The duration of the call is displayed. Call List The last 20 dialled numbers, missed calls and answered calls are stored in the Call List (if supported by the network). See section “Call List” on page 22. DT290...
To see the time spent on all outgoing external calls Route: Information » TotalCalls TotalCalls Select. Press. The total time of all external calls made is displayed in hours, minutes and seconds. Press to leave this menu. Press to delete the entry from the list. DT290...
When there are new unanswered calls, the call info icon is displayed and the display shows: Check Who Called? Press to show who called and return the call. Press to not return the call. DT290...
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You can also access the Call List via the menu. CallList Route: Information » CallList You can permanently store the numbers from your Call List in your Phone Book. See section “Add numbers from the Call List” on page 55. DT290...
You can switch to hands-free speaking (and back to standard > speaking procedure) at any time during a call. Press to switch hands-free speaking on or off. During hands-free speaking, you are connected to the caller via the loudspeaker and microphone. DT290...
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(refer back), transfer the call, create a conference or end the call. Press to end the inquiry call. The second party is disconnected. Press to return to the first party. DT290...
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You have an ongoing conversation and want to establish a telephone conference. You will become the conference leader. Press. Dial tone. Call the second party. Wait for answer. Press to establish a conference. Repeat the procedure to add more conference members. Press to leave the conference. DT290...
30 seconds. Press. To resume on another extension Call the extension where the call was put on hold and press. Busy signal. Press. Note: France press ; Sweden press DT290...
DTMF signals, you need to activate the function during the call. During an ongoing call: Press and dial the required digits. Note: Finland press and dial the required digits. DT290...
You must answer within eight seconds, otherwise the Call-back service is cancelled. Press when you are called back. The system calls the extension. Note: Call-backs can be activated on several extensions at the same time. DT290...
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Note: To cancel a single Call-back on a specific external line, dial the digit or digits to get a line instead of the extension number. Press. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing. Press to finish the procedure. DT290...
Notes: The warning tone might be disabled for your system. The Intrusion function might be blocked for use on your extension (programmed by system administrator). If Intrusion is not allowed, you will continue to receive a busy signal. DT290...
Follow-me. You can still make calls as usual. *21* Z Order Press and dial the answering position number. * 2 * Note: U.K. press and number. Press. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing. Press to finish the procedure. Display example: 4736 > 4321 DT290...
Follow-me. You can still make calls as usual. *22# Order Press. Dial the digit or digits to get a line and the external number. Press. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing. Press to finish the procedure. Display example: 4736 > DT290...
If Bypass Diversion is allowed from your extension, you can bypass *60* an activated Diversion/Follow-me on a specific extension. Press. Dial the extension number. Press and wait for answer. You will be connected to the specified extension, regardless of which type of Diversion/Follow-me the called extension has activated. DT290...
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Absence Information. To activate or change to another profile from your office *10* telephone Press. – Dial the search profile digit. Press. Wait for the display to show Executed Press to finish the procedure. DT290...
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*75* Dial tone. Press. Enter the authorization code and press. Dial your own extension number and press. *10* Dial tone. Press. – Dial your own extension number, press and dial the search profile digit. Press and end the call. DT290...
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In order to set up your profiles, copy the setting form, fill in your new or changed profiles and give it to your system administrator. Note: If a profile handling application is connected to your system, you can edit profiles via your Intranet. See separate instructions for the application. DT290...
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If your system admits 1-5 personal profiles, design the different profiles to fit your most frequently used positions. Make sure you use as few answering positions as possible for each profile. Profile examples: – In office – At home – On travel – Absent/not reachable DT290...
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Desk 1234 Cordless 5234 Voice Mail * Examples: Desk, Cordless, Mobile, External, Voice Mail, Operator, etc. Profile 2 At home Search Type of telephone or Ring time order answering position* Telephone number (seconds) External 222222 Mobile 0706666666 Voice Mail DT290...
Ring time order answering position* Telephone number (seconds) Profile 4 ......Search Type of telephone or Ring time order answering position* Telephone number (seconds) Profile 5 ......Search Type of telephone or Ring time order answering position* Telephone number (seconds) DT290...
Press to finish the procedure. The message symbol lights up on the called extension. #31* Z Cancel MMW to another extension Press and dial the extension number. Press. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing. Press to finish the procedure. DT290...
To activate and deactivate your mailbox See section “Call Forwarding” on page 32 (function code 21). Use the number to the voice mail system as the “answering position number”. DT290...
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If you are asked to enter your security code: Press. Enter the mailbox number. Normally the office extension of the other person. If you are asked to enter a security code: Enter the security code of the other person. DT290...
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Recorded instructions ask you to press different digits in order to listen to callers’ messages, record your own greetings, change your password or exit your mailbox, etc. The following diagram gives an overview of the mailbox system and the digits to be used. t level , end with DT290...
Press and enter the date (MMDD) or time (HHMM) of your return. Note: If no return time or date is needed, this step can be skipped. Press. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing. Press to finish the procedure. Display example: 4736 TRIP 15 Sep DT290...
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Wait for the call icon to stop flashing. Note: If the special dial tone is received, the authorization code for the other extension is required. Add the code and press before pressing the NO key. Press to finish the procedure. DT290...
Please refer to your telephone directory. Press to make the call. How to make a call via the Phone Book, see section “Make a call” on page 51. How to make calls via the Call List, see section “Call List” on page 22. DT290...
(Anita, Bill and Bob are programmed in the Phone Book). Press and keep pressed. Anita is shown in the display. Press again, shortly. Bill is shown in the display. Press. Bob is shown in the display. Press to call Bob. DT290...
Note: Only one number or function can be programmed. If you change it, the default function to enter your mailbox directly will not work any more. If you want to use the Message Waiting function (default) again, the number to enter the mailbox has to be re-entered. DT290...
Phone Book. Notes: It is not possible to download a pre-programmed Phone Book to the DT290. Phone Book numbers have a maximum of 24 digits. Phone Book names have a maximum of 12 characters.
Press to confirm. The first name beginning with that letter is displayed. Scroll down until you find the name and press. The number is dialled. Note: How to make calls via the Call List, see section “Call List” on page DT290...
56. Press to confirm. is displayed. EnterNumber: EnterNumber: 053405_ Enter the telephone number. Press if you have to wait for a second dial tone. Press to confirm. The name and number are stored in the Phone Book. DT290...
Scroll down until you find the name. Press once to change a name. Note: Press the YES key twice to change a number. Correct the name or number. Press to confirm. Note: Press the YES key only once if you have changed a number. DT290...
Press to delete the name and number. The name and number are deleted from the Phone Book. Delete all names and numbers Route: PhoneBook » DeleteAll DeleteAll Select. Press. appears. Delete? Press to confirm. All names and numbers are deleted from the Phone Book. DT290...
Press. is displayed. Enter Name: Enter a name. Press. is displayed. The number to be added is displayed. Edit Number: Edit the number if necessary. Press to confirm. The name and number are stored in the Phone Book. DT290...
Press to switch between upper and lower case. Note: Pressing for more than one second will add a dial tone pause. Press to enter a space. < Press to correct a wrong entry. The character to the left of the cursor is cancelled. DT290...
Example special characters: To enter Ü press 8 (four times). 1 time result T 2 times result U 3 times result V 4 times result Ü Press to confirm your edit and exit the menu. DT290...
* 0 # Sweden and Finland press YES. Common Bell Group Calls are signalled on a common bell. Press to answer. * 0 # Note: Sweden and Finland press YES. DT290...
Wait for the call icon to stop flashing. Press to finish the procedure. #21# To re-enter the group Press. # 2 # Note: U.K. press YES. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing. Press to finish the procedure. DT290...
Wait for verification tone. Dial the digit or digits to get a line and the external number. #73* Temporarily unlocking an extension for a number of calls Press. Enter authorization code and press. Wait for verification tone. Press to finish the procedure. DT290...
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Press to finish the procedure. To make calls with your authority level when your phone *75* is locked Press. Enter authorization code and press. Wait for verification tone. Dial the digit or digits to get a line and the external number. DT290...
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Dial the digit or digits to get a line and the external number. *74* To change your individual authority code Press. Enter old authorization code and press. Dial new authorization code and press. Wait for verification tone. Press to finish the procedure. DT290...
During the call: Press to put the ongoing call on hold. *61* Dial tone. Press. * 7 1 * Note: Norway and Finland press Enter account code and press. Dial tone. Press to resume the call that was put on hold. DT290...
An extension can be programmed by the system administrator as an alarm extension. A call to an alarm extension obtains automatic intrusion if the extension is busy. Up to seven calling parties may be connected at the same time. DT290...
You can invoke tracing during or after an ongoing conversation. The external line can be held for a limited period of time. Order During an ongoing conversation: Press. *39# Dial tone. Press. The system acknowledges with different tones whether the tracing request was accepted or rejected. DT290...
Dial tone. Dial the external number. With individual authorization code Call the DISA function at your office. *75* Dial tone. Press. Enter the authorization code and press. Dial your own extension number and press. Dial tone. Dial the external number. DT290...
The following features can be simultaneously cancelled: • Call-back (all Call-backs are cancelled). • Internal and External Follow-me. • Manual Message Waiting/Message Diversion. • Do Not Disturb. #001# Order Press. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing. Press to finish the procedure. DT290...
Settings and Adjustments This section describes how to set and adjust a personal volume, how to change indication of incoming calls, how to adjust the display, how to change the language and how to revert all DT290 settings to default. Volume control You can adjust the volume in the earpiece, or the loudspeaker for hands-free speaking, and the volume of the ringer.
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Press. The ring off icon appears. Note: If the ring sound is permanently off and you have set the Vibrating Alert to , the vibrator turns on OnIfSilent when the phone is ringing, see section “Vibrating Alert” on page DT290...
Mixed Press to confirm. The table below lists the names of the melodies. Melody Name Ericsson soundmark Menuet Boccherini The Black Bear J.S. Bach - Partita no 3 for violin J.S. Bach - Badinerie - BWV 1067 Suite no 2...
The current setting is displayed. Select one of the following options: • for Vibrating Alert. • for no Vibrating Alert. • for Vibrating Alert when the ringer is permanently OnIfSilent off. See section “Adjust ringer volume” on page 69. Press to confirm. DT290...
Key Lock off. When the call is ended the keys are locked again. To unblock the keys temporarily Press. is displayed. Unlock Keypad? Press to switch off the Key Lock. The key symbol disappears; the keys are enabled again. DT290...
Route: Settings » PhoneLock » Subscript Subscript Select. Press. : is displayed. Enter PIN Enter the PIN code (default 0000) and press. The current setting is displayed. Select one of the following options: • to enable protection. • to disable protection. Press to confirm. DT290...
Route: Settings » Display » Light Light Select. Press. The current setting is displayed. Select one of the following options: • to activate illumination of the display when a key is Automatic pressed. • for no illumination of the display. Press to confirm. DT290...
You can adjust the contrast of the display to one of eight levels to make it easier to read. Route: Settings » Display » Contrast Contrast Select. Press. The contrast level bar appears. Adjust the contrast. You hear an error beep when either limit is reached. Press to confirm. DT290...
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When the time is reached your phone rings with recall signal. If you want to delete the set alarm before the reached alarm time: Route: Settings » Alarm » AlarmOff AlarmOff Select. Press. The set alarm is deleted. Press to finish the procedure. DT290...
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Press to confirm your choice. The language has now been changed. < You can also use the following procedure: Press for at least seven seconds. The language menu appears. Select the language of your choice from the list and press. DT290...
Settings and Adjustments Reset the DT290 settings You can reset all settings on the DT290 simultaneously. The Call List and the last call information are also cleared. The Phone Book, the PIN code, the subscriptions and the total calls information, however, are not cleared.
Dial tone Special dial tone Ringing tone or Queue tone every 4 seconds Busy signal Congestion tone Number unobtainable tone Call waiting tone Intrusion tone Conference tone every 15 seconds (to all parties) Verification tone Warning tone, expensive route DT290...
Internal ringing signal External ringing signal Recall signal (automatic call-back reminder) Note: If you use a melody for the external or recall ringing signal, the melody will be repeated in the same way as for internal calls. DT290...
To the right of the display is your own extension number. Note: Date and time is only available for newer versions of the exchange. Personal number profile activated: 4328 Profile 1 The middle line shows the activated profile. DT290...
If the dialled number is diverted, the diversion information is shown. For example, the display shows the dialled number 3333 (Smith) diverted to 4444 (Brown): 4444 BROWN > 3333 > SMITH When the call is answered, only the number of the answering position is displayed: 4444 DT290...
The first row shows the number or name of the caller. The second row shows the diversion indicator in front of your number or name: 5432 NELSON >3333 >SMITH When you have answered the call, the display shows only the caller's number. DT290...
Note: It is important to make a note of the IPEI code. The IPEI code may be needed for unblocking the Cordless phone if an incorrect PIN code has been entered three times. See section “IPEI code” on page 6 for further details. DT290...
Preparing for use When using the Cordless phone for the first time, follow the steps below to prepare the Cordless phone. Attach the clip to the back as shown in the figure below. Do not press on the display. DT290...
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Installation Attach the battery to the phone as shown in the figure below. Make sure that the battery wires are put through the notches as shown. DT290...
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Connect the adapter to the charger and connect it to the mains outlet as shown in the figure below. Notes: Place the DT290 in the charger and charge it for at least 4 hours before using it the first time. Make sure the local mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the charger.
Cordless phone flash. An alarm sounds if there is less than 15 minutes calling time remaining in the battery. Battery performance The table below indicates the performance: Talk time Standby time Charge time (hours) (hours) (minutes) High capacity battery: DT290...
(LED lights up for 1 second every 30 seconds) and the battery is ready. Notes: Place the DT290 in the charger and charge it for at least 4 hours before using it the first time. Make sure the local mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the charger.
To remove the clip from the Cordless phone Note: To minimize wear and tear, we recommend that you do not remove the clip from the Cordless phone too often. Remove the clip from the back of the phone as shown in the figure below. DT290...
Dual Tone Multi Frequency or touch tone, for dialling IPEI International Portable part Equipment Identity, unique identity assigned to your Cordless phone by the manufacturer PARK Portable Access Rights Key, unique identity assigned to your network Personal Identification Number for security DT290...
4 short beeps every 2 minutes: Cordless phone out of range or not connected Key click You hear this each time you press a key (when selected). Warning tone You have pressed a key which has no function. DT290...
Keep the phone and charger away from excessive heat and moisture. Cleaning Clean your phone with a soft cloth moistened with water only. The use of soap and other cleaning products can discolour and damage the phone. Clean the battery contacts using ethanol or isopropyl alcohol. DT290...
142 x 54 x 25 mm (excluding antenna and clip) Weight 139 g (including batteries and clip) Receiver radio specifications Receiver sensitivity Typical -94 dBm with a B.E.R. = 10 -3 at the radio interface Unwanted emissions As per CTR6 DT290...
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PIN code, keys can be locked automatically, access to up to 8 DECT GAP/CAP telephone systems, key click on/ off, battery meter, call duration indication, hands-free speaking, vibrating alert, direct access to the message system (Message key) DT290...
Charger with desk stand • Power adaptor for charger • Clip for Cordless phone • Nickel metal hydride battery for Cordless phone • Battery door for Cordless phone • Security clip for Cordless phone • Carrying case for Cordless phone DT290...
No names or Add names or Phone BookEmpty numbers stored in numbers the Phone Book Phone Book full, Delete a name or Phone Book Full you cannot add number names or numbers Already eight Delete a Subscr. List Full subscriptions subscription DT290...
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Contact your system administrator if one of these error messages is displayed: • System List Error • Buzzer Data Error • User Data Error • User Phone Book Error • Error xx (where xx = any number) DT290...
DECT/GAP enables interoperability with other Private Branch Exchange. Your telephone manufacturers’ products. switching system (e.g. MD110 Communication System). DT290...
Call List 22 Emergency state 65 Call Pick-up Group 58 External Follow-me 33 Call Statistics 21 Change a name or a number in the phone book 53 Character table 57 Free Seating 15 Charging the battery 89 Clip 90 DT290...
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Make a call via the phone book 51 Make calls 19 Refer Back 25 Malicious Call Tracing 65 Reference 91 Manual Message Waiting (MMW) 41 Reset the DT290 settings 78 Melody 70 Ringer tones or melodies 70 Menu structure 13 Ringing signals 80 Messages 41...
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Key Lock 72 Use the Phone Book 50 Key Sound 74 Language 77 Phone Lock 73 Vibrating Alert 71 Reset the DT290 settings 78 Voice Mail 42 Ringer tones or melodies 70 Volume control 68 Vibrating Alert 71 Volume control 68...
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