Safety information Only use the power supply unit supplied. Fit only the recommended rechargeable batteries of the same type! Use no other types of batteries or non-rechargeable batteries, as they could damage health and cause personal injury. Ensure correct polarity when fitting rechargeable batteries, and use the battery type according to these instructions.
Table of contents Before using ....................4 Setting up ...................... 8 Installing the base station ..................8 Setting up the handset ..................10 Attaching the carrying strap to the handset ............12 Connecting a headset ..................12 Inserting the name plate on the base station ............. 13 Basic functions ..................
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Table of contents Storing a phone number by using phonebook menu ......... 26 Storing a phone number in standby mode ............27 Entering a name ....................28 Entering a dialing pause ..................29 Searching for and dialing a number in phonebook ..........29 Editing or deleting a phonebook entry ...............
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Table of contents Description of emergency call mode ..............55 Storing emergency numbers ................56 Turning emergency call mode ON/OFF ............. 57 Sending out an emergency call ................57 Process of an emergency call ................58 Manually disrupting an emergency call .............. 58 Making special emergency call settings ............
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Before using Key assignment on the base station Display...
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Before using Icon area: In standby mode, you can also display an analogue clock instead of the over stated information. For further references please see page 47. Text and graphic area:...
Setting up Installing the telephone Installing the base station ...
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Setting up Batteries in the base station Power failure Make sure that the power supply plug remains always put. Inserting / replacing batteries in the base station Connect telephone to C/O line...
Setting up Connect telephone to Power Removing the cables Setting up the handset Opening the battery compartment and inserting the batteries...
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Setting up Inserting plate and plastic cover Placing the handset on the base station The fist time you charge the batteries, we recommend an uninterupted charging time of at least 15 hours, regardless of the charge level display. When the batteries are new, they doesnt provide 100% of them efficiency;...
Setting up capacity. With the daily use, it is not necessary to place the handset to the base after each call. It is better for the batteries, if they load themselves nearly to empty and then again fully. The batteries warm up during charging; this is a perfectly normal process and is not dangerous.
Setting up Turning handset on / off Nothing will appear on the display when the battery power is very low. You should fully charge the handset before using it. The first time the phone turns on, the display shows the handset and the base number, e.g.
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Setting up You can change the base PIN. For details, see the par. Changing base PIN. Setting date & time...
Setting up To enter the date, type the six digits which represent the day, month and year. e.g. for 15th June 2004 enter 150604. You can enter the year from 2000 to 2050. Enter the time in a 24-hour format. e.g. for 10:15PM enter 2215.
Basic functions Standby mode (waiting for incoming calls) Making a call If you notice that the number you entered hasnt been really called (you still hear the dial tone as you have never dialed the number), try to change the dial mode.
Basic functions Call to 2615042 If you make a mistake while entering a number, press the CLEAR soft key to clear the last digit and correct the number. You can also keep it pressed for more than one second in order to clear all digits you have entered and return to standby mode.
Basic functions If the handset is on the base, simply pick it up to answer the phone. You do not need to press any keys. The callers identification can work only if your telephone network supports the service as well as the callers one. However the caller can still hide his/her number.
Basic functions Warning. Before putting the handset near your ear, be sure to have turned the speakerphone off. The speakerphone can be used up to a certain distance (depending on various conditions). Be sure that your party can clearly hear you as you are hearing him/her.
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Basic functions If the FLASH soft key does not work properly, you need to change the Flash time. See the par. Changing flash time on page 54. Call waiting and other services can be available with additional charges. For further details please contact your local telephone company.
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Basic functions Transferring a call from base station to handset Temporary tone dial switchover Fuzzy dialing...
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Basic functions To place a call using the fuzzy dial feature: Obviously, if none of the prompted numbers match with the one you want to call, it means that both you havent communicated recently with it and that its not included in the phonebook. In this case just dial the number normally and call it to automatically include it in the outgoing call list.
Basic functions Locking keys on handset Paging If a call comes in while the handset is being paged, the handset stops the paging operation and starts ringing normally in order to allow you to answer the call.
Call lists If you make a mistake while entering a number or name, use CLEAR soft key to clear the last character. Storing a phone number in standby mode When you are entering the number in step 1, you can also insert one or more dialing pauses in order to store them in the phonebook as well.
Call lists Entering a name When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key, wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move automatically, and then select the next letter. To delete letters, use the CLEAR soft key. ...
Call lists If you press the OK soft key, you can view the details of the selected entry and access the option features. For details, see the par. Editing or deleting a phonebook entry. Searching by scrolling the phonebook list Editing or deleting a phonebook entry...
Call lists At step 2, if the list is empty, the phone informs you about that with the message Redial list empty and returns in standby mode. Using outgoing calls options Incoming calls...
Call lists Searching for and dialing a number in incoming calls list At step 2, if the list is empty, the phone informs you about that with the message Caller ID list empty and returns in standby mode. Using incoming calls options...
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Call lists Dialing a Call by Call number (network code number) Dialing a Call by Call number manually:...
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Call lists Dialing a Call by Call number with the phonebook:...
Using menus Accessing menu mode Accessing menu by scrolling Depending on the selected menu, you might find additional options to choose. In this case just use the over stated commands when applicable referring on the description contained in the related paragraph. Quick access...
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Using menus Options with scrolling and quick access List of menu functions...
Bell & Beep Setting key tone Adjusting ringer of handset Selecting ring type of handset...
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Bell & Beep Adjusting ring volume of handset Setting OFF turns the ringer of the handset off. When a call comes in, only the incoming call message and icon appear on the display with the flashing icon Adjusting ringer of base station Selecting ring type of base station...
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Bell & Beep Adjusting ring volume of base station...
Diary Alarm Activating/deactivating the alarm feature...
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Diary At step 7 you need to enter the hour in 24-hour format. If at step 8 you do not want to enter a message, you can skip to the next step. For details on entering text, see par. Entering a name. ...
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Diary To erase any mistakes and clear the display, press the CLEAR soft key. To change the sign of a number from positive (+) to negative (-) and vice versa, use the key # before entering the number.
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Handset settings Selecting a language Registering a new handset...
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Handset settings A handset can be registered to up to 4 different base stations in order to extend the radio coverage. A base can be used with up to 6 handsets in total. Obviously the base can be accessed by one handset a time (because a base station is connected to one line).
Handset settings Selecting base At step 4 you can also select Best Base. In this case the handset will automatically find the first available base unit when you lose contact while moving around. Storing Call by Call numbers...
Handset settings How to dial a Call by Call number see page 35. Setting access code Resetting the handset...
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Handset settings If you have made many wrong settings and you want to restore the handset to the factory preset initial settings. If the phone shows logical malfunctions (not correct symbols on the display, incorrect behavior etc.), the problem can be caused by a AC power supply noise or an electrostatic spike which can temporarily alter the memory of the internal microprocessor.
Base settings You can set the date, time, and dial mode in the BS Settings menu. For information on how to set these features, see paragraphs Choosing the dial mode and Setting date & time on page 14 / 15. Changing base PIN ...
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Base settings Deactivating a handset Barring outgoing calls...
Base settings We recommend to contact your service provider or refer to your PABX users manual in order to know the proper flash time to use with your network. Resetting the base station Emergency call mode Description of emergency call mode ...
Base settings Turning emergency call mode ON/OFF Important: When emergency call mode is set, the emergency call key lights. Sending out an emergency call held down for a few seconds Hold down...
Base settings Process of an emergency call Person seeking help Recipient of an emergency call Enclosed, you will find 4 information cards for the recipient of the emergency call. Fill in the card and pass them on to the people whose call numbers you have stored as emergency numbers in your telephone.
Favorite (special functions) Walkie-talkie Activating walkie-talkie The handset cannot be used as a phone while in walkie-talkie mode. Deactivating walkie-talkie Room Monitoring...
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Favorite (special functions) Make sure that you observe data protection laws when using silent monitoring. Before you turn on the Room monitoring function, the access code must be programmed (see paragraph below) Changing the access code for room monitoring...
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Favorite (special functions) Turning the Room monitoring function on the handset on/off off again after use. SMS, Email* and Fax*...
Favorite (special functions) Setting service center number You can access the SMS menu only when the handset is inside the radio coverage of the base. At step 3, please note that Service Ctr1 is for messages being sent and Service Ctr2 are for messages being received.
Favorite (special functions) Writing and sending a new message Sending SMS Enter Number allows you to manually dial a phone number by using the numeric key. Search Number allows you to select a number from the phonebook.
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Favorite (special functions) At step 3, to shift the case, press the * key while entering text. For details about entering the text please see the par. Entering a name. If you have an incoming call while creating a message, you can retrieve the message after answering the call.
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Favorite (special functions) At step 5 you can also select Save Only, in this case the fax message is saved in the outbox without being sent. Sending an email message* At step 3, you can enter an address up to 80 characters, spaces included. To enter @, use the 1 key as described in par.
Favorite (special functions) Setting the public key (confidential messages)*...
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Favorite (special functions) The public key feature is a typical function which could be available in the fixed and cordless SMS-featured phones only, so it is not available in the mobile phones.
Appendix Maintenance Cleaning the cordless phone Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Solution The handset doesnt Batteries discharged or Try charging the handset for few switch on not (well) installed. minutes, then remove it from the base. If it still doesnt switch on, check the battery installation.
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Appendix Symptom Possible cause Solution Handset works, but No power connection in the Ceck the connection of the doesnt access the base base station. AC power adapter station. Handset not registered to Try registering the handset to the base station or lost of the base.
Appendix Symptom Possible cause Solution Battery duty is very low. You regularly charged the See par. Battery checking battery with more than one and handling bar. Charging contacts not Clean them. clean Batteries life reached the Replace the batteries. end. Logical malfunctioning in AC power adapter supply Try performing a reset in the...
Index CE sign 79 Changing base PIN 52 AC adapter 9, 10 Changing flash time 54 Access code 50 Charging 11 Access code for room monitoring 64 Cleaning the cordless phone 75 Accessing menu mode 36 Connect telephone to C/O line 9 Adjusting ringer of handset 39 Connect telephone to Power...
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Index Turning emergency call mode ON/OFF 57 Manually disrupting an emergency call 58 Entering a name 28 Menus 36 Accessing menu mode 36 Default telephone setting 37 Options 37 Fax 65 Flash signal 20 Flash time 54 Fuzzy dialing 22 Name plate 13 Network code number 34 NiMH 9, 10...
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Index Redialling the last dialed numbers 31 Speed dialing keys 21, 61 Options 32 Storing call numbers 61 Outgoing calls list 31 Using 21 Searching for and dialing a number 31 Standby display 46 Registering a new handset 47 Standby mode 17 Removing the cables 10 Storing emergency numbers 56 Resetting the base station 55...
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