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Welcome Welcome Welcome to the User Guide for the Cordless phone DT292 in the BusinessPhone Communication Platform from Aastra. The BusinessPhone Communication Platform consists of BusinessPhone Compact, BusinessPhone 50, BusinessPhone 128i and BusinessPhone 250. The features described in this User Guide are related to version 7.0 or higher of the BusinessPhone Communication Platform.
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“Menu structure” on page Before using the DT292 the first time you have to charge and connect the battery, see section “Installation” on page 96. Guidelines, warnings and precautions for safe and efficient use Recommendations •...
To avoid hearing impairment, accept the call before holding your product (or portable handsfree device) to your ear. • The DT292 phone is not specified as intrinsically safe, so do not use it in areas with a danger of explosion. Disposing of the product •...
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• The batteries are replaceable, however it is not the intention to do this frequently. • Only charge the batteries when placed in the phone. • Use only the specified battery-packs for your product. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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• If the liquid crystal display breaks, avoid injury by not letting the liquid crystal touch the skin, getting it into the eye or into the mouth or getting cut by the broken glass. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Your organisations premises is covered by a number of cells which forms the coverage area. You can make and answer calls anywhere within this area, outside the area you will lose contact with the system. Company coverage: BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 12 to un-block your phone. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 DT292...
The menu option should only be used for administration Networks purposes by Aastra 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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See section “Display info” on page 17. 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 DT292...
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Calls” on page 30. Accessory connectors See section “Installation” on page 96. Loudspeaker (rear side) For hands-free speaking function. See sections “Incoming Calls” on page 21, “Outgoing Calls” on page 24 and “During Calls” on page 30. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 DT292...
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 DT292...
Menu structure The available phone specific functions and network functions can be accessed via the DT292 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 DT292 Note: During calls, you cannot switch off your phone. Press until the display turns blank Your phone is switched off. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 DT292...
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 DT292...
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CallList available for returning a call. You can permanently store the numbers from your CallList in your integrated Phonebook. See section “Add numbers from the CallList” on page 79. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Note: Which digit to press for external line access depends on the configuration of the system. The display shows the entered number, for example: 00535554505 Press when the number is correct Your phone will go off hook and dial the number. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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Press to switch the call to handsfree speaking mode You are connected to the caller via the loudspeaker and microphone. To end calls Press to end the call The duration of the call is displayed. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
You can permanently store the numbers from your CallList in your integrated Phonebook. See section “Add numbers from the CallList” on page 79. For more information about the CallList, see section “CallList” on page 22. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Note: If you receive the busy tone again, the desired extension does not allow Camp-on. The number for Camp-on may differ from country to country, see table “Alternative programming for Automatic Callback, Camp-on, Intrusion” on page BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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Intrusion. The number for intrusion may differ from country to country, see table “Alternative programming for Automatic Callback, Camp-on, Intrusion” on page BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 DT292...
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 DT292...
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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 DT292...
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 DT292...
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 DT292...
(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 DT292...
All calls to your extension are directed to a pre-programmed address. The display shows the actual diversion state. DIVERSION 4736–>5450 #21# Cancel Fixed Diversion Press Press Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Note: An Individual Internal Diversion cannot be activated if an Individual External Diversion is already activated. #21# Cancel Internal Diversion Press Press Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure Individual Diversion is cancelled. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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#22# Cancel External Diversion Press Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure Note: The programmed diversion address is not removed from the memory, the Diversion is just inactive. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Press Enter your extension number and press Enter the new number to where incoming calls should be diverted Press Special dial tone. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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Follow me and Individual Diversion can also be cancelled from the #21* answering position. Press Enter your extension number Press Dial tone. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Call Forwarding is activated on this extension. Press 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 DT292...
Voice information Record a voice message and name the reason of your absence. Enter Information *23* To store text or voice information. Press to enter the information mode Select Pre-defined text or Voice information BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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Pre-defined texts example: *23* Vacation, back June 27 Press 0627 Enter code 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 DT292...
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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 DT292...
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Press to finish the procedure Use saved information *23*# When the information is switched off: Press to activate saved info Information is active. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Divert your extension to the mailbox system. Press. Enter the number of the mailbox system. Ask the system administrator for the defined mailbox system number. Press Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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Press to finish the procedure New incoming calls will be signalled on your phone again. Note The mailbox is still active if is defined as pre- programmed diversion address for the feature Diversion on no reply Diversion on busy. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Access the mailbox from an external position (e.g. mobile phone) Enter the public number of your company. Enter the directory number of the mailbox system. Listen and follow the voice announcements in the main menu. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
• store message • play next message • erase message Note: Voice messages will be heard. “Call me” messages will call the sender (these messages cannot be stored). Press to finish the procedure. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 DT292...
You acknowledge the notification via your password (has to differ from the default value 0000). See section “Change Password” on page 53 to select a new password. You have full access to the mailbox system. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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24 digits. 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 DT292...
Change the password via the telephone Press to select a new password. Enter your present password. The default password is 0000. Press. Enter your new password. Press Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 DT292...
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. Enter the common abbreviated number Please refer to your telephone directory. Press to make the call BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Note: If your public network requires waiting for a second dial tone, press Which digit to press for external line access depends on the configuration of the system. Press Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure #51# Cancel all individual abbreviated numbers Press Press Verification tone. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 DT292...
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 DT292...
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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 DT292...
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PBX GROUP(S) LOGGED OUT To log out from all hunt #28** groups: Press Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 DT292...
Note: If you receive busy tone, your extension does not have the authority to set a Reminder. #32# Cancel Reminder Press All settings are cancelled. Wait for the call icon to stop flashing Press to finish the procedure BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 Enter the door-opener’s directory number Please ask your system administrator for the number. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
The account numbers can also be used via the DISA function, see section “Direct Inward System Access (DISA)” on page 66. Verified or own account number Before an outgoing call: Press Enter account number and press Valid digits 0-9. Internal dial tone. Make the external call. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Enter the external number Use the External Diversion function Procedure, see section “Call Forwarding” on page 35. Note: If you program a new diversion address, remember to reset it when you return to your office. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 DT292...
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 DT292...
30 seconds. 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 DT292...
: 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 DT292...
Note: To change your password see chapter“Change Password” on page 53 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 DT292...
This makes it possible to make a call on another, blocked *72* extension, by using your password. Press Enter your password Press Enter your extension number Press Dial tone. You can make one call from the blocked extension. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Please ask your system administrator for the LCR code. Enter the digit(s) for external line access and the desired public number Note: Which digit to press for external line access depends on the configuration of the system. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Phonebook. Notes: It is also possible to download a pre-programmed Phone book to the DT292 by using the “Cordless Phone Manager (CPM)” on page 104 Phonebook numbers have a maximum of 24 digits.
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 22 “Redial number from CallList” on page BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 Phonebook. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
“jump” to the most right character. Press the C/ Mute key for one second to clear the whole name/number. Press to confirm Note: Press the YES key only once if you have changed a number. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
The name and number are deleted from the Phonebook. Delete all names and numbers Route: PhoneBook » DeleteAll DeleteAll Select Press appears. Delete? Press to confirm All names and numbers are deleted from the Phonebook. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 Phonebook. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Use the System Phonebook Press to search for internal directory numbers Press to search for external common abbreviated numbers To exit the System Phonebook Press to exit BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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Press to call the desired list entry Search routine was succesful If no entry fulfils the search criteria, the display shows: “SORRY - NO SUCH NAME”. Press to start a new search BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
While entering a name or a number you can use the following keys for control and navigation: Press to move left Note: Moves to the beginning of the text if held longer. Press to move right Note: Moves to the end of the text if held longer. BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Because this User Guide describes only the default programming, the following table shows the most common settings in some of these countries that are known for a different programming. Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Germany Camp-on Automatic Callback Answer calls, another extension Intrusion BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
Because this User Guide describes only the default programming, the following table shows the most common settings in some of these countries that are known for a different programming. Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Germany Camp-on Automatic Callback Answer calls, another extension Intrusion BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 DT292 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 DT292...
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 Aastra soundmark BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 87. Press to confirm BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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 DT292...
Route: Settings » Display » Contrast Select Contrast 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 DT292...
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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 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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Adjustments Reset the DT292 settings You can reset all settings on the DT292 simultaneously. The CallList and the last call information are also cleared. The integrated Phonebook, 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 DT292...
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 DT292...
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 12 for further details. DT292...
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. Spread the clip slightly. The ends of the clip fit into holes on the side of your phone. DT292...
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Installation Attach the battery to the phone as shown in the figure below. DT292...
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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 DT292 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: DT292...
(LED lights up for 1 second every 30 seconds) and the battery is ready. Notes: Place the DT292 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.
Do not disconnect or exchange the battery unless it must be replaced. Do not charge the battery outside the phone. The battery does not contain cadmium and is therefore more environmentally-friendly than other rechargeable batteries. However, all batteries should be treated as chemical waste. DT292...
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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. DT292...
An optional data cable is used to connect the cordless telephone to the CPM. The connector for the data cable is found inside the battery compartment, beneath the label, of the cordless telephone. For further details of the CPM please refer to the online help. DT292...
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 DT292...
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. DT292...
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. DT292...
L x W x H 143 x 54 x 25 mm 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 DT292...
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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) DT292...
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 • Interface Cable for the Cordless Phone Manager (CPM). DT292...
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 DT292...
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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) DT292...
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 DT292...
Conference 31 Bypass 41 Dial mode 32 Fixed Diversion 36 Handsfree speaking 32 Follow me 39 Inquiry 30 Individual Diversion 37 Mute microphone 33 Call Statistics 29 Transfer 30 Call Waiting 33 Enter information 42 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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Change Password 53 Programming a number or function on the R/ Change your Personal Greeting 50 Message key 58 Deactivate the Mailbox 47 Redial number from CallList 26 Forward a Voice Message 50 Reference 105 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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Use the system Phonebook 80 via the mailbox 51 Useful Hints 95 Spare parts 110 Vibrating Alert 89 Switching On/Off 20 Volume control 86 System Phonebook Welcome 4 Make a Call 81 Write text 82 Use 80 BusinessPhone – Cordless phone DT292...
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