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Welcome Welcome Welcome to the User Guide for the Cordless phone DT290 in the BusinessPhone Communication Platform from Ericsson. The BusinessPhone Communication Platform consists of: BusinessPhone 50, BusinessPhone 128i, BusinessPhone 250 The features described in this User Guide are related to version 5.1 of the BusinessPhone Communication Platform.
“Menu structure” on page Before using the DT290 the first time you have to charge and connect the battery, see section “Installation” on page 85. Coverage area Your organisations 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 un-block your phone. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
In the New PIN accepted Wrong New PIN latter case, the new PIN and the code you have just entered do not match. If appears, you can use the phone New PIN accepted again. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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.
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“Display info” on page 11. On/Off / On hook / No Switch on/off, end call, one menu back. Cancel a menu option. Control key (down) Scroll down through menus, name list. Move right in choices. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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Messages” on page 37. Accessory connectors See section “Installation” on page 85. Loudspeaker (rearside) For handsfree speaking function. See sections “Incoming Calls” on page 15, “Outgoing Calls” on page 18 and “During Calls” on page 23. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Indicates that a pause is programmed in the telephone number. CallList icon Marks an entry in the CallList. Three different call types are displayed: Incoming call <- Outgoing call -> Missed call Exclamation Mark Marks an unread entry in an entry list. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Additional display features Depending on which network you are connected to, additional display features are available. For example displaying of date and time. Ask your system administrator if you require additional display features. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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 stand-by mode or to access the off hook menu during a call (see below) Menu Structure Options available when “on hook”...
Note: If the signal strength icon is off and the message is displayed you cannot make or answer calls. No network Switch off the DT290 Note: During calls, you cannot switch off your phone. Press until the display turns blank Your phone is switched off. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Note: Calls can be answered at any time, no matter if you are programming, or keying in a number etc. Handsfree > Press to answer the call in handsfree speaking mode You are connected to the caller via the loudspeaker and microphone. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
The different call types in the CallList are marked with the following icons: Incoming call <- Outgoing call -> Missed call Note: An exclamation mark ( ) after an entry number means that you have not read that entry yet. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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CallList available for returning a call. You can permanently store the numbers from your CallList in your Phone Book. See section “Add numbers from the CallList” on page 72. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
If you receive a call while keying in the number, simply press the YES key to answer. You can make your calls faster by using abbreviated numbers or dial-by-name. See section “Abbreviated Numbers” on page BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
When you initiate an external call the system automatically stores all the dialled digits, irrespective of whether the call was successful or not. Press to redial the last dialled external number The display will show the dialled number. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Press You are called back if the extension finishes the ongoing call or the next time the extension finishes a new call. You have to answer within eight seconds otherwise the Call-back service is cancelled. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
When the called extension replaces the handset and you keep off hook, the called extension will be recalled automatically. Note: If you still hear the busy tone, then your extension does not have the authority to intrude or the desired extension is protected against Intrusion. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Note: Sometimes the R key must be pressed twice. Whether you can put internal calls on hold or transfer calls to external lines depends on your PBX. Consult your system administrator. Press to transfer the call BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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Repeat the procedure to include other persons to the conference In this way, you can include up to six parties in a conversation. How many of them can be external callers depends on the programming of the system. Press to leave the conference BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Press to finish the ongoing call The waiting call is signalled on your phone. Press to answer the new call Note: The Call Waiting function might be blocked for use on your extension (programmed by system administrator). BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
(default time: 15 seconds). Diversion on busy If your extension is busy and you receive an incoming call (internal or external), your system administrator can program your extension to automatically divert the call to a programmed diversion address. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
All calls to your extension are directed to a pre-programmed address. The display shows the actual diversion state. DIVERSION 4736–>5450 Cancel Fixed Diversion #21# Dial Press Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Note: An Individual Internal Diversion cannot be activated if an Individual External Diversion is already activated. Cancel Internal Diversion #21# Dial Press Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure Individual Diversion is cancelled. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure You can make outgoing calls as usual. A special dial tone reminds you that Call forwarding is active. The display shows that you have activated an External Diversion. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Cancel Follow me Follow me and Individual Diversion can also be cancelled from the answering position. #21* Dial Dial your number Press Dial tone. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Call Forwarding is activated on this extension. *60* Dial Enter extension number Press and wait for answer You will be connected to the specified extension, regardless of which type of Call Forwarding the called extension has activated. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Voice information Record a voice message and name the reason of your absence. Enter Information To store text or voice information. *23* Dial to enter the information mode Select Pre-defined text or Voice information BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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Pre-defined texts example: Vacation, back June 27 *23* Press Enter code 0627 Enter month and day Press Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure Information active. 5 VACATION BACK Jun 27 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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Internal callers will hear the information via the handset or the loudspeaker. External callers will be routed to the operator who also has access to your absent info. Note: You can dial your own extension number if you want to check your Information. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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Press to finish the procedure Use saved information When the information is switched off: *23*# Dial and press to activate saved info Information is active. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Press to finish the procedure Continue with any of the message functions If you want to change your password again, it is possible from the message system or via the function “Select password” on page 64. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Call-back To send a Call me message. Press to send Voice To send a voice message. Press and speak Press to play-back and listen to your recording Press and speak to re-record Press to send BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
(these messages cannot be stored). Note: Depending on the configuration, you might be asked for your password before you can retrieve your messages. See section “Security” on page Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
You can forward new, heard or stored voice messages. Note: The forwarded message is a copy, i.e. it can be deleted without deleting the original message. Repeat the procedure to forward the message to another mailbox Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Record your message The maximum recording time is four minutes and 15 seconds. RECORDING Select options below: Press to play-back Press and speak to re-record Press to stop the recording and save the message BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Divert your extension to the mailbox system. *21* Dial Dial the number to the mailbox system Ask the system administrator for your defined mailbox system number. Press Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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Retrieve messages - externally To retrieve your messages from an external position: Dial your company’s telephone number Dial the number to the mailbox system During the procedure you will be asked for your extension number and your password. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
You have to call back the mailbox system to retrieve the message. Note: If you do not acknowledge the notification within the pre-programmed time, the connection is cancelled and repeated later (ask the system administrator for the programmed number of notification attempts). BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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The time is entered in 24h-format, e.g. 2030 for half past eight with values automatically set to even quarters, i.e. 2013 will be 2015. Note: The notification number and time must be programmed before you activate the notification. Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
When you activate the diversion, the recorded greeting is played to the next caller. Press to finish the procedure Note: When you have activated a Diversion with a Personal Greeting, callers will receive this greeting instead of your activated absence information. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
External numbers are stored centrally in your BusinessPhone Communication Platform. Common abbreviated numbers can be dialled from every extension that has the authority to do so. Dial the common abbreviated number Please refer to your telephone directory. Press to make the call BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
The number can consist of up to 24 digits. Note: If your public network requires waiting for a second dial tone, press Press Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure Cancel all individual abbreviated numbers #51# Press Press Confirmation tone. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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If you want to use the Message Waiting function (default) again, the number to enter the message system has to be re-entered. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
If no one answers this call before the programmed time, the call is forwarded to the programmed answering position (e.g. operator). Note: If all members in a hunt group are busy, the Call-back or Intrusion functions are not available. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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Press to finish the procedure Answer calls It is possible to have group hunting information in the display. If you require a different display layout, please contact your system administrator. Answer group hunting calls in the normal way BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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PBX GROUP(S) LOGGED OUT To log out from all hunt groups: #28**# Dial Press Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
The other extensions will receive the number unobtainable tone. This will also happen if you dial the common bell pick-up code and there are no calls waiting at the common bell extension. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Note: If you receive busy tone, your extension does not have the authority to set a Reminder. Cancel Reminder #32# Dial and press All settings are cancelled. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Opening of the doorlock After you have answered the doorphone, you can open the door making an inquiry to the door-opener’s directory number. Press Dial the door-opener’s directory number Please ask your system administrator for the number. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
The account numbers can also be used via the DISA function, see section “Direct Inward System Access (DISA)” on page 58. Verified or own account number Before an outgoing call: Dial Enter account number and press Valid digits 0-9. Internal dial tone. Make the external call. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Dial the external number Use the External Diversion function Procedure, see section “Call Forwarding” on page 27. Note: If you program a new diversion address, remember to reset it when you return to your office. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Press to finish the procedure For incoming calls: • The secondary telephone cannot be called and the primary telephone works as a normal stand-alone telephone. For outgoing calls: • Both telephones are treated as 2 separate extensions. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Note: A switch to a non-IP call can only be performed if the original call is an IP call, otherwise you will receive a blocking tone. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone 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. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
: 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 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Press to finish the procedure Un-block Extension #72* Dial Dial your password Press to re-open Verification tone. Your extension is open for use. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Dial to select a new password Dial your present password The default password is 0000. Press Dial your new password Press Verification tone. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
This makes it possible to make a call on another, blocked extension, by using your password. *72* Dial Dial your password Press Dial your extension number Press Dial tone. You can make one call from the blocked extension. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
LCR code before you dial an external number. Dial the LCR code Please ask your system administrator for the LCR code. Dial the digit(s) for external call access and the external number BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Use the Phone Book Access the names and numbers of the Phone Book. PhoneBook Access Use the arrow keys to select the required option BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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 CallList, see sections “CallList” on page 16 “Redial number from CallList” on page BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Note: Moves to the end of the text if held longer. Press to switch between upper and lower case Note: Pressed for more than one second will add a dial tone pause. Press to enter a space < Press to correct a wrong entry BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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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 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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, of the loudspeaker for handsfree speaking and the volume of the ringer.
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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 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Melody Name J.S. Bach - Badinerie - BWV 1067 Suite no 2 The Black Bear Rimsky Korsakoff - Flight of the Bumble Bee Menuet Boccherini J.S. Bach - Partita no 3 for violin Ericsson soundmark BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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 76. Press to confirm BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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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 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Adjustments Reset the DT290 settings You can reset all settings on the DT290 simultaneously. The CallList 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.
Special dial tone Ringing tone or Queue tone every 4th second Busy tone Congestion tone Number unobtainable tone Call waiting tone Intrusion tone Conference tone every 15th second (to all parties) Verification tone Warning tone, expensive route BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Moreover, such calls may occupy two of your system’s external lines. You can restrict connections between the external lines by re-programming your system. Please ask your system administrator or contact our service center for more information. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone 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. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone 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. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone 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.
An alarm sounds if there is less than 15 minutes calling time left in the battery. Battery performance The table below indicates the performance: Talk time Standby time Charge time (hours) (hours) (minutes) High capacity battery: BusinessPhone – Cordless phone 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.
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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 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone 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. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone 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. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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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. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone 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 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone 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, handsfree speaking, vibrating alert, direct access to the message system (Message key) BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
4 short beeps every Battery low Charge battery 30 seconds 4 short beeps every Out of coverage Enter coverage 2 minutes area or not area or contact connected system administrator BusinessPhone – Cordless phone 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) BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
An external line from the private network. see your number. Trunk line A trunk line is the same as an external line. Can be either digital or analog. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
Display light 79 Description 8 Key Click 79 Display info 11 Language 81 Dial mode 25 Reset the DT290 settings 82 Dial-By-Name 50 Ringer tones or melodies 77 Dictaphone function 41 Vibrating Alert 78 Direct Inward System Access (DISA) 58...
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Mailbox System 42 Reference 92 Individual mailbox system 42 Reminder 55 Outcall (External) Notification 44 Reset the DT290 settings 82 Personal Greeting 46 Ringer tones or melodies 77 Maintenance 94 Save Information 36 Make a call via the phone book 68...
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Un-block the DT290 6 Tandem Configuration 59 Use the Phone Book 67 Technical specifications 95 Useful Hints 84 Terminology on display 92 Vibrating Alert 78 Tone characteristics 83 Volume control 75 Transfer 23 Write text 73 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT290...
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