Safety precautions This DECT cordless telephone is designed for transmitting voice calls over the analogue telephone network. Any other use whatsoever is not permitted and is regarded as in violation of the provisions. The user manual with safety precautions is a part of the product package and must be passed on to the new owner on reselling.
Keep this user manual in a safe place! Note: These operating instructions describe the full range of functions provided by the Avena 439/439T. The functions and instructions described in this user manual may differ or be limited by the characteristics of your network operator or provider.
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Contents Handset settings .................. 26 Base settings ..................27 Additional handsets/base stations ............. 28 Registering additional handsets ............28 Deregistering a handset ..............28 Selecting the base station ..............28 Maintenance ..................29 Reset ....................29 General information ................30 Approval and conformity ..............
Introduction Swissvoice Your Avena 439/439T is fitted with the latest innovations in terms of reduction of electromagnetic radiation (so called “electro-smog”) as well as electrical power consumption reduction. The Swissvoice includes three main features: Multi Handset Low Radiation Mode (ECO Mode) When in standby, the electromagnetic radiation is automatically shut down between the base station and the handset(s).
Setting up the telephone Setting up the base station Do not expose the base station to direct sunlight. Protect the base station against moisture. Do not position the base station in rooms exposed to condensation, corrosive steam or excessive dust. Condensation can be present in basements, garages, conservatories or sheds.
Setting up the telephone Connecting the phone Before you can start using your telephone you must plug in the telephone connector cable and the mains cable. Telephone Mains cable cable connector connector Safety note Use only the supplied mains adapter 6 VDC / 450 mA for the base station.
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Setting up the telephone Removing the battery compartment cover: Slide the battery compartment cover downwards (approx. 3 mm) and lift it up. Safety note Use only approved rechargeable batteries type NiMH AAA 400 mAh. Inserting the two rechargeable batteries (note the polarity!): Insert the batteries in the battery compartment.
If the battery charge status has reached its lower limit, the battery symbol flashes in the display and a warning signal is heard. You have 10 minutes of talk time left. Avena 439 base station Group call on handsets (paging)
Getting to know your telephone Handset keys Earpiece Backlit display Call list Navigation key Softkey Softkey (multifunctional key) (multifunctional key) Talk key “End call” key Redial Alphanumerical keypad Hash key/Activating Asterisk key/Switch the key lock handset ringer off Handsfree / Phonebook Loudspeaker key Microphone...
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Getting to know your telephone Softkeys (multifunctional keys) The functions of the softkey vary depending on the current operating mode and are shown in the display. Navigation key For scrolling up/down. Open call list Open redial list Call key “End call” key During conversation: end call Long press in standby: switch the handset off In a menu: exit the menu Alphanumerical keypad For entering telephone...
Getting to know your telephone Handset display symbols Coverage symbol Displayed when the handset is within range of the base station. Flashes when out of range of the base station. Open menus or menu option list Internal call Active call Handsfree is activated You have messages on your voicebox* Keypad is locked...
Getting to know your telephone Switch handset on/off Press and hold the End call key (approx. 5 sec). Press and hold the End call key to reactivate the handset. About the menus Menu navigation In standby when pressing the softkey under Select the menus with the navigation key Press OK to confirm.
Telephoning Making an external call Press , wait for the dialling tone and dial the number. Call preparation 1. Enter the number. If you enter an incorrect number, you can: delete it by pressing repeatedly the right softkey. 2. Press to dial the number.
Telephoning Handset/handsfree volume You can adjust the handset and handsfree loudspeaker volume independently in 5 steps. Press during a call to adjust the volume. The selected setting is saved after the end of the call. Handset secrecy 1. Press during a call. This switches the microphone off and your caller cannot hear you.
Telephoning Group call (paging) You can activate a group call to locate a mislaid handset. 1. Press the paging key on the base station. You will hear an acoustic signal on the handset(s) registered with the base station. 2. Press the paging key again to end the ringing signal or press key on the handset.
Telephoning 1. Press the softkey under Intercom 2. Select , press OK to confirm. The external call is put on hold. If only two handsets are registered with the base station, the second handset is automatically dialed. If you have more than 2 handsets registered, select the desired handset number and press OK to confirm.
Phonebook You can store up to 50 names and numbers in the phonebook on each handset. Every entry contains a name and telephone number. Names can be up to 12 letters long and numbers up to 20 digits long. Phonebook entries Adding a new entry If the telephone is in idle mode: 1.
Call list* If your network operator supports caller ID presentation* (CLIP), the caller’s number (if he did not not withheld his own number) is displayed before you accept the call. The call list can hold up to 20 entries. If the list is full, the oldest entry is overwritten by the most recent entry.
Voicebox (Network answer machine) Many network operators offer the option of setting up a network answer machine (voicebox). To use the network answer machine, you need to send certain codes to the network. Ask your network operator for details. To access new messages quickly and simply, press and hold down around 2 seconds to automatically dial the access number of your voicebox.
Answer machine (Avena 439T only) You can operate your answer machine: from the base station from the handset Your telephone is delivered with the answer machine switched on (default setting). Operating the answer machine from the handset You can switch your answer machine on and off, listen to messages and program settings from any registered handset.
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Answer machine (Avena 439T only) Recording/playing back an outgoing message You can replace the standard outgoing message with a personal one and revert to the standard message at any time. Answer phone 1. Press the softkey under , press to scroll to press OK to confirm.
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Answer machine (Avena 439T only) Message playback If you have messages on your answer machine, the display shows the message counter on the base station shows the total of messages (old an new). If you have new messages, the message counter is flashing. Answer phone 1.
Answer machine (Avena 439T only) Operating the answer machine on the base station Message counter/ Status indicator Previous Next Playback/Stop Delete Adjust loudspeaker volume Switches the answer machine on or off Group call on handsets (paging) On/off Press Playing, repeating, deleting and skipping messages All recorded messages and memos are shown on the display.
Answer machine (Avena 439T only) Answer machine settings Procedure: Ans settings 1. Press the softkey under . Press to scroll to in the Answer phone menu and press OK to confirm. 2. Make the settings in the relevant submenu: Answer mode Select the outgoing message which callers will hear.
Handset settings HS settings 1. Press the softkey under . Select and press OK to confirm. 2. You have then the following options: Date and time Select the desired time and date format and enter time and date. Alarm ...
Base settings Base settings 1. Press the softkey under . Select and press OK to confirm. 2. You have then the following options: Base ringer You can program different ringer melodies for the base. Ring volume Set the desired volume. Select , to switch the base ringer off.
Additional handsets/base stations Registering additional handsets You can register up to 5 handsets with the base station. The base station must be within range. Note If you purchase additional handsets for your base station, the batteries must first be fully charged! ...
Maintenance Reset You can reset the telephone to default status. Reset and press OK to confirm. 1. Press the softkey under . Select 2. Enter the system PIN (0000 on delivery). 3. Press OK to confirm the reset.
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