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- Page 1 HANDSET MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TAbLE of CoNTENTS 1. Orcon Genius Handset ..........2. Getting Started ............3. Setting Up Your Handset 4-5 ........4. Using Your Handset 6-7 ..........5. Menu Shortcuts ............6. Start Talking 8-9 .............. 7. Using the Directory and Lists 9-10 ........ 8. Setting the Alarm Clock .......... 9. Personalising the Settings 11-14 ........10. Battery Disposal ............11. Customer Support... -
Page 3: Orcon Genius Handset
1. A qUiCk Look AT THE orCoN GENiUS HANDSET 1. Display screen 2. Display keys 3. End call key, On/Off key 4. Hash key – keypad lock On/Off 5. Call by call list key 6. Headset connection socket 7. Microphone 8. Recall key 9. Talk key – answer a call, start dialing 10. Star key – mute ringer 11. S peaker key – switch between handset and speaker mode 12. Control key PLAy iT SAfE We all know it’s better to be safe than sorry, so have a read of the Orcon Genius handset safety precautions before setting up: • Only use the supplied charging cradle and mains adapter • I t’s important you only use the recommended rechargeable batteries. Avoid conventional (non-rechargeable) batteries or... -
Page 4: Getting Started
3. Orcon Genius handset 4. Power adapter for the charging cradle 5. Batteries (two) 3. SETTiNG UP yoUr orCoN GENiUS HANDSET Ok, it’s time to set up so you can start talking. Firstly, remove the protective film from the Orcon Genius handset display screen. Powering up the orcon Genius handset Note: Please only use the rechargeable batteries. Using conventional (non- rechargeable) batteries could pose health risks and cause damage to the handset. To open the battery cover, slide cover towards the base and lift away from the handset. 1. Insert the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. 2. T o close the battery cover, hold it at a slight angle and push it onto the handset, bottom first. -
Page 5: Setting The Date And Time
Turning the orcon Genius handset on and off • W hen the Orcon Genius handset is in idle status, press and firmly hold the end call key down to switch it off • K eep in mind that whenever the handset is switched off, the date and time will need to be reset – see page 8 • T o turn the handset on, hold the end call key button until the display screen lights up. The first battery charge and discharge To keep your Orcon Genius handset in top notch condition, follow the below steps for the first battery charge and discharge. 1. P lace the handset in the charger for six hours or until the battery is completely full. 2. T hen, remove the handset and allow for the battery to discharge to the point where you can’t turn it on. - Page 6 4. USiNG THE orCoN GENiUS HANDSET Control Key The control key acts like the Orcon Genius handset’s steering wheel - it takes you where you need to go. It has a number of different functions depending on what status the phone is in. Here’s a rundown on using the control key. When the handset is in idle status: • Open the directory • Open the main menu • C all up the menu for setting the handset’s call volume In the main menu, in submenus and lists: • Scroll up/down line by line • Open the submenu or confirm the selection • Go back one menu level or cancel In an input field (where you type or insert numbers): •...
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Page 7: Keypad Lock
More on the menu The Orcon Genius handset functions are easily accessed by navigating the menu. Here we’ll run through the various menu levels so you’ll know exactly where to go to find what you’re looking for. Main Menu – first level • W hen the handset is in ‘idle’ status, press to open the main menu. You’ll find the main menu functions listed in the display screen • T o access a function, like opening the corresponding submenu, navigate to the function using the control key and press the display key. Submenus The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists. To access a function: • Scroll to the function with the control key and press ok. • Enter the corresponding digit shortcut (see page 8) • B riefly press the end call key once to return to the previous menu level or to cancel the operation. Going back to idle status To return the Orcon Genius handset to idle status, simply press and hold the end call key. If the handset remains untouched for two minutes, it will automatically return to idle status. Any unsaved changes will be lost. -
Page 8: Menu Shortcuts
5. MENU SHorTCUTS Rather than scrolling through the menus to find what you’re after, you can go straight there by keying in its shortcut combination. Here’s how: With the Orcon Genius handset in idle status, press to open the main menu. Then, follow the below shortcuts to take you where you want to go: 3 – Alarm clock 5 – Settings 5-1 – Date/Time 5-2 – Audio settings 5-3 – Display 5-4 – Handset • 5-2-1 – handset volume • 5-3-1 – screen picture • 5-4-1 – language • 5-2-2 – ringer settings • 5-3-2 – colour scheme • 5-4-2 – auto answer • 5-2-3 – advisory tones • 5-3-3 – contrast • 5-4-3 – register handset • 5-3-4 – lighting • 5-4-4 – reset handset • 5-2-4 – silent alert... -
Page 9: Using The Directory And Lists
How to go hands free In hands free mode, you’ll be able to talk without holding the handset to your ear. Instead, it could sit on the table in front of you so more than one person can sit in on the call or you can multi task while chatting. Activating/deactivating hands free To activate hands free while dialling, simply enter the number and press the handsfree key. To switch between the handset and hands free modes while talking, press the handsfree key to activate, and again to deactivate. 7. USiNG THE DirECTory AND LiSTS With the Orcon Genius handset, you can create an individual directory and call-by-call lists. You can also send theses list/entries to other handsets. The options include: • Directory • Call-by-call list • Last number and redial list • Calls list. Length of entries • Number: 32 digits maximum • Name: 16 characters maximum. Storing a number in the directory • Press the and select ‘New Entry’... - Page 10 Selecting and calling an entry in the address book Open the directory or call-by-call list - Once opened, you can either; • Use to scroll through the entries until the find the name you’re after • Enter the first character of the name and scroll to the entry using if required To make a call, ensure the name/entry is selected, press the talk key. The number will start dialling. Managing entries in the directory and call-by-call list Once you’ve stored entries in the directory or call-by-call list, there are a few different things you can do to manage, edit and personalise the entries. • V iewing entries: Once the entry is selected (see above), press the display key under ‘View’. The entry will now be displayed on the display screen. To go back, hit the display key under ‘OK’ • E diting an entry: Press the display key under ‘View’ and then the display key under ‘Edit’. You will then be able to make your changes. Remember to save the changes before exiting • U sing other functions: Press the display key under ‘Options’. A list of functions will appear, you can select these by scrolling up and down using the control key.
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Page 11: Setting The Alarm Clock
8. WAkE UP WiTH orCoN GENiUS - SETTiNG THE ALArM CLoCk No one likes the sound of their alarm but having Orcon Genius wake you up isn’t so bad. Here’s how to arrange a wake-up call using your Orcon Genius handset. Before setting the alarm, it’s important to make sure you’ve set the date and time – see page 5. Activating/deactivating the alarm clock and setting the wake-up time: • To set a wake-up time, press the control key and select ‘OK’ • You can either turn it ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ • Then enter the time you would like the wake-up call (24 hour format) • Select the melody of your choice, followed by the volume (1-6) and save • Y ou’ll know the alarm has been successfully set when you see the alarm icon on the display screen • T he wake-up call will sound for 60 seconds. If no key is pressed, the wake-up call is repeated twice at five minute intervals and then switched off. If you’re on a call... - Page 12 Looking good - setting the display Give your Orcon Genius handset its own look. You can choose from four colour schemes and several different contrasts. To change the look, press then highlight ‘settings’ and press ok. Scroll to ‘Display’ and press ok. Ensure ‘colour scheme’ is highlighted and press ok. Place a tick in the selected colour scheme. • Press the end call key briefly to activate • To change the contrast, select ‘Contrast’ and press ok • Press the end call key briefly to activate. Setting the screen picture To really give your Orcon Genius handset its own look, you can display a screen picture (either a picture or digital clock) when the handset is in idle status. This will replace the idle status display and may conceal the date, time and name. Just remember, your new screen picture won’t be displayed at certain times, like during a call or when the handset has been de-registered. To set your screen picture, press and highlight ‘settings’ and press ok. Then highlight ‘Display’ and press ok and then highlight ‘Screen Picture’ then ‘Screen Picture’ then press OK. Select your screen picture and select ‘Activate’ then press OK. The current setting is displayed. Setting the display lighting Depending on whether or not your Orcon Genius handset is in the charging cradle, you can turn it’s lighting on or off. If it’s on, the display is permanently dimmed. Press and select ‘Settings’. Scroll to the ‘Display’ item and press ok. Highlight ‘Backlight’ and press ok. Make your personal changes and select save. The current setting is displayed. In charger - Select On or Off. Outside charger - Select On or Off. It’s important to note that when this setting is on, the standby time of the handset can be significantly reduced. Finish by pressing ‘Save’.
- Page 13 Let’s get loud! Changing the handsfree and handset volume You can set the loudspeaker volume to five different levels and the earpiece volume to three different levels. Earpiece Volume • Press and select ‘Handset Volume’ • Set the handset volume • Scroll to the Speaker line • Set the handsfree volume • Save the changes by pressing the ‘Save’ key. Setting the volume during a call: • Press the control key • Select volume • Save the changes by pressing the ‘Save’ key. Setting a ring tone for individual functions This is where you can set the volume and melody depending on the type of signalling required. Press and select ‘Ringer Settings’: S elect setting, for example, Ext. Calls. Set volume (1-6).
- Page 14 • Press and hold the star key. Deactivating the ringer for the current call • Press the display key under ‘Silence’. Activating/deactivating the alert tone Instead of a ring tone, you can activate an alert tone. When your handset receives a call, you’ll hear a short ‘beep’ tone. Press and hold the star key and within three seconds: • P ress the display key under ‘Beep’. You’ll know this setting has been activated by the icon that appears in the display. Activating and deactivating advisory tones The Orcon Genius handset uses advisory tones to tell you about different activities and statuses. The following advisory tones can be turned on or off independently of each other: • Key tones: every key pressed is confirmed. • Acknowledge tones: - C onfirmation tone (ascending tone sequence): at the end of an entry/setting and when a new entry arrives in the calls list - Error tone (descending tone sequence): when you make an incorrect entry - Menu end tone: when scrolling to the end of a menu - Battery tone: the batteries need to be charged.
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Page 15: Battery Disposal
• The handset is not switched on • Press and hold the end call key. The batteries are flat: • Charge or replace the batteries. ‘Base’ flashes on the display: • The handset is outside the range of the base station • Move the handset closer to the base station • The base station is not switched on • Check the base station mains adapter. ‘Please register’ flashes on the display: • Handset has not been registered with the Orcon Genius modem • Register the handset. Handset does not ring: • The ring tone is turned off • Activate the ring tone. - Page 16 orcon.co.nz...
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