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  • Page 1 PowerTel User Guide...
  • Page 2 A glAnce PowerTel 580 Cordless handset Incoming Volume up/down call light Memory 2 Memory 1 Up/Redial 35dB Boost Headset socket Display (Headset not included) Enter Menu/ Mute/Delete Phonebook/ Save/OK Internal call Recall External call/ Handsfree End call /Ringer on/off...
  • Page 3 A glAnce PowerTel 580 phone base Date/Time Answer on/off/Stop/ Answer mode Indicator light for new answer machine messages received Outgoing message Find handset/Registration Incoming call/Charging/ Line in use Rewind/Set language Play/Pause/OK Fast forward/Memo Answer machine message counter/Status display Delete...
  • Page 4 Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ontents Getting started ........7 Dial a number in your phone book ... 19 Check box contents ......8 Dial a number using the quick dial buttons ......19 Set up your phone system in four simple steps......9 Adjust the handset earpiece volume ..20 Connect your base ......
  • Page 6 ontents Deregister a handset ......24 Switch auto talk on or off ....35 Find handset ........25 Change backlight timer ..... 36 Power failure – what to do ....25 Switch confirmation beep on or off . 36 Using your menu ....... 27 Select base .........
  • Page 7 ontents Delete a phone book entry or Record your outgoing message ..53 all entries ..........44 Check your outgoing message ..54 Copy phone book entries to Set the answer delay ......54 another registered handset ....44 Set the day and time ......55 Using your quick dial Check the day and time .....
  • Page 8 ontents Use on a private branch exchange .. 61 To set the recall time ......62 Insert a dialling pause ....... 62 Using additional services ....63 Set the dial mode .......63 To change the dial mode ....63 Reset to default settings ....64 Help and support .......65 Troubleshooting guide ......

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 10: Check Box Contents

    • 1 power adapter • 1 telephone cable • 2 rechargeable AAA 1.2V 800mAh NiMH batteries Important: use only the power adapter, telephone line cord and batteries supplied with your PowerTel 580 otherwise your phone may not work. Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 11: Set Up Your Phone System In Four Simple Steps

    Pad (PTV100) available as an accessory Important: use only the power adapter, telephone line cord and batteries supplied with your PowerTel 580 otherwise your phone may not work. Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 12: Install Your Batteries

    ettinG started 2 Install your batteries i. Insert your two rechargeable batteries into your handset. Make sure they’re the right way round so ‘+’ lines up with ‘+’. ii. Replace your handset’s battery compartment cover. 3 Charge your handset So it can charge fully, place your handset on its base to charge for at least 15 hours (make sure the power socket is switched on!).

  • Page 13: Attach The Belt Clip (Optional)

    Simply turn the handset over and slot the belt clip securely into the two holes located on either side of the handset. Your PowerTel 580 is now ready for use! Private exchanges: if your phone is going to use a private exchange (for example, if you have to dial ‘9’...

  • Page 14: Handset Display Icons Explained

    ettinG started Handset display icons explained The following icons appear in your handset display to indicate: Menu Confirm / OK Phone book mode There is more information to view on the left There is more information to view on the right Battery status Ringer off Keylock is on...
  • Page 15 ettinG started Call in progress Boost receiver volume is on (Icon will flash) Handset microphone is muted You have new calls Answering machine is on Answering machine is off When steady, the handset is in range of the base When flashing, the handset is out of range of the base Internal call in progress Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 16: Phone Menu Guide

    ettinG started Phone menu guide Use this section to find your way around the menu display on your phone. How to use your phone menu display When you’ve set up your phone and everything’s connected, use your menu display to do things with your phone – from making and receiving calls to setting up user profiles and saving phone numbers.
  • Page 17 ettinG started Enter digits or letters: use your keypad. Confirm or save an entry or action: press Cancel and return to standby: press Note: if you don’t do anything, your phone will automatically go on standby after 20 seconds. Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)
  • Page 18 Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 19: Making And Receiving Calls

    Making and receiving calls Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 20: Make A Call

    akinG and reCeivinG Calls Making and receiving calls Make a call 1. Enter the number you wish to call using your handset’s keypad. 2. If you make a mistake, press to delete it. 3. Dial the number by pressing 4. End your call by pressing End a call Press Take a call...

  • Page 21: Call Back A Previous Caller

    akinG and reCeivinG Calls Call back a previous caller Your phone stores the last 30 incoming calls. 1. Open the incoming calls list by pressing 2. Scroll to find the number you want to call back using then press Dial a number in your phone book To store a phone number in your phone book, see page 43.

  • Page 22: Adjust The Handset Earpiece Volume

    akinG and reCeivinG Calls Adjust the handset earpiece volume Your handset earpiece volume is louder than a standard phone. But you can still increase or decrease the volume to suit you. To adjust the volume while you’re making a call, push the button on the side of the handset up or down.

  • Page 23: See Call Length

    akinG and reCeivinG Calls Note: you can’t boost volume using when using handsfree calling. See call length You can see the call time on your display. Use a headset (not included) Simply plug your headset into the headset socket marked on the right side of the handset.

  • Page 24: Lock And Unlock The Handset Keypad

    akinG and reCeivinG Calls Lock and unlock the handset keypad You can still answer calls as usual when your keypad is locked. To lock the keypad, press and hold for 2 seconds. The icon will be displayed. To unlock, press and release then immediately, press and release Make an internal call...

  • Page 25: Make A Conference Call

    akinG and reCeivinG Calls Note: if no one picks up the call you’re trying to transfer, you can take the call back on your phone by pressing Make a conference call Note: this function is only available if you have registered an additional handset(s) to your phone system.

  • Page 26: Deregister A Handset

    akinG and reCeivinG Calls Important: make sure any handset you’re registering is fully charged before you try to register it. At the handset: 1. Press and hold for approx 10 seconds until the display shows Press and hold Page key. At the base: 2.

  • Page 27: Find Handset

    akinG and reCeivinG Calls Find handset You can locate a missing handset or alert a handset user that they are wanted by causing the handset to beep from the base. 1. Press on the base. The handset(s) will beep. 2. Press on the base again or any button on the handset to stop the handset(s) beeping.
  • Page 28 Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 29: Using Your Menu

    Using your menu Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 30: Priority/Default Setting

    sinG yoUr MenU Using your menu For information on your phonebook, please go to page 42. For information on your answering machine, please go to page 51. Priority/Default Setting If you are the main user of this telephone you should change the settings in the menu so that they are just right for you.

  • Page 31: Change A Profile's Handset Volume

    sinG yoUr MenU 4. Delete the current name by pressing 5. Enter a new name (up to ten letters) and press Change a profile’s handset volume You have a choice of five volume levels. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Profile and press...

  • Page 32: Change A Profile's Tone ('Equaliser') Setting

    sinG yoUr MenU Change a profile’s tone (‘equaliser’) setting 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Profile and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Profile 1 or 2 and press 3. Scroll using until you highlight Equaliser and press 4.

  • Page 33: Choosing Which Profile To Use

    sinG yoUr MenU 4. Scroll using until you highlight the handset (e.g. 2, 3 or 4) you want to copy the profile to, and press 5. On the handset you’re copying the profile to: to confirm, press Or to cancel, press Choosing which profile to use You need to use a handset to choose a profile to use for a call –...

  • Page 34: Change The Handset Ringer Melody

    sinG yoUr MenU Change the handset ringer melody You have a choice of ten ringer melodies. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Handset and press 2. Ring tone is highlighted, press 3. Scroll using until you highlight External or Internal and press 4.

  • Page 35: Change The Tone ('Equaliser') Setting

    sinG yoUr MenU Change the tone (‘equaliser’) setting 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Handset and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Equaliser and press 3. You’ll see the setting. 4. Change the tone setting using and press Note: to adjust tone while you’re making a call, press the button to...

  • Page 36: Change Handset Name

    sinG yoUr MenU 3. You’ll see the current boost memory setting (e.g. Off). 4. Change the boost memory setting using and press Change handset name 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Handset and press 2.

  • Page 37: Change Contrast

    sinG yoUr MenU Change contrast You have a choice of five screen contrast levels so you can set the display to how you find it most easy to read. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Handset and press 2.

  • Page 38: Change Backlight Timer

    sinG yoUr MenU Change backlight timer You have a choice of 10, 20, 30 or 40 seconds before the backlight timer switches off. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Handset and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Backlight time and press 3.

  • Page 39: Select Base

    sinG yoUr MenU Select base You can use this feature if your handset is registered to more than one base. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Handset and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Select base and press 3.

  • Page 40: Change Date/Time

    sinG yoUr MenU Change date/time 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Time and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Date and Time and press 3. Enter the day, month, year and hours (your handset has a 24-hour clock) and press Change clock hours to 12- or 24-hour format 1.

  • Page 41: Set Alarm

    sinG yoUr MenU Set alarm 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Alarm and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight Set alarm (your alarm uses a 24-hour clock) and press 3. Enter the time you want your alarm to go off at either Once, Every Day, Mon to Fri or Off and press 4.

  • Page 42: Base Settings

    sinG yoUr MenU Base Settings Change base ringer melody You have a choice of ten base ringer melodies. 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll until you highlight Base settings and press 2. Ring tone is highlighted, press 3.

  • Page 43: Change System Pin Code

    sinG yoUr MenU Change system PIN code 1. Open your menu by pressing , then scroll using until you highlight Base settings and press 2. Scroll using until you highlight System PIN and press 3. Enter your old PIN code (default PIN is 0000) and press 4.

  • Page 44: Using Your Phone Book

    sinG yoUr phone book Using your phone book You can store, alphabetically, up to 200 names and their phone numbers in your phone book. To quickly find a phone book entry, simply enter the first letter of the name you’ve stored. Note: each phone book entry allows for up to 16 letters for any name and up to 24 digits for any phone number.

  • Page 45: Enter A Name And Number In Your Phone Book

    sinG yoUr phone book Note: to enter the same letter twice, simply enter the letter and then wait until the cursor moves to after the letter you’ve entered, before entering it again. Enter a name and number in your phone book 1.

  • Page 46: Delete A Phone Book Entry Or All Entries

    sinG yoUr phone book 5. Press to delete digits and use the keypad to enter new ones, then press 6. Scroll using to choose a ringer melody for this entry and press Delete a phone book entry or all entries 1.
  • Page 47 sinG yoUr phone book Important: when you copy all entries to a handset, all existing entries will be deleted. To prevent this from happening you can use the “Copy append mode”. 1. Open your phone book by pressing 2. Scroll using to find the entry or entries you want to copy and press 3.

  • Page 48: Using Your Quick Dial Memory Buttons

    sinG yoUr qUiCk dial MeMory Using your quick dial memory buttons You can store a name (max. 16 characters) and a telephone number (max. 24 digits) under each of the quick dial memory buttons: Store a quick dial name and number 1.

  • Page 49: Delete A Quick Dial Entry

    sinG yoUr qUiCk dial MeMory Delete a quick dial entry 1. Choose the quick dial entry to delete by pressing either 2. Press . Scroll to Delete entry and press 3. Display will show Delete entry? Press to confirm or to cancel.

  • Page 50: Using Your Calls List

    sinG yoUr Calls list Using your calls list Note: You must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display/Caller ID service for this feature to work. A quarterly fee may be payable. Incoming call telephone numbers should appear in your calls list. If you have the caller’s number stored in your phonebook the name will be displayed instead.

  • Page 51: Store Numbers From Your Calls List To The Phonebook

    sinG yoUr Calls list Store numbers from your calls list to the phonebook It’s easy to store incoming call numbers to your phone book. 1. Press to open your calls list at the most recent entry. 2. Scroll using to find the entry you want to store and press 3.

  • Page 52: Delete All Calls List Entries

    sinG yoUr Calls list Delete all calls list entries 1. Press to open your calls list at the most recent entry. 2. Scroll until you highlight Delete all and press 3. The display will show Delete all Calls? Press to cancel. Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 53: Using Your Answering Machine

    Using your answering machine Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 54: Switch Answering Machine On Or Off

    sinG yoUr answerinG MaChine Using your answering machine After you’ve set up your phone system, follow these easy steps to set up and use your answering machine. Switch answering machine on or off To switch your answering machine on and off, simply press on the base.

  • Page 55: Set The Answer Mode

    sinG yoUr answerinG MaChine Set the answer mode There are three answer modes to choose from: Answer & Record, Answer only or Answer off. If you set the answer mode to Answer only your callers will not be able to leave a mesage. 1.

  • Page 56: Check Your Outgoing Message

    sinG yoUr answerinG MaChine Check your outgoing message 1. Press and your current outgoing message is announced. Set the answer delay You either choose the number of rings you want before your answering machine answers any incoming call (2-9 rings) or you can choose Time Saver. Time Saver saves you the cost of the call if you’re calling in from elsewhere to pick up any messages: if your answering machine answers after 2 rings you have new messages, if it answers after 5 rings you have no new messages.

  • Page 57: Set The Day And Time

    sinG yoUr answerinG MaChine Set the day and time 1. Press and hold the button for a couple of seconds. 2. Choose a day of the week using the buttons and press to confirm. 3. Choose the hour using the buttons, the digits will also be shown on the base message counter.

  • Page 58: Listen To Messages Or Memos Using The Base Buttons

    sinG yoUr answerinG MaChine Listen to messages or memos using the base buttons Playback is in the order messages or memos were received. New messages are played before old ones. The time and date of each message or memo is announced before playback.

  • Page 59: Listen To Messages Or Memos Using Your Handset

    sinG yoUr answerinG MaChine Listen to messages or memos using your handset 1. Open the answering machine menu by pressing 2. Ans Machine is displayed, press 3. Scroll using to display either Play New Msgs or Play All Msgs and press 4.

  • Page 60: Change Pin

    sinG yoUr answerinG MaChine Change PIN 1. Press and hold the button (located underneath the base) for a couple of seconds. The current 3 digit PIN will be announced and you will be prompted to enter your first new digit. You can select digits between 0 and 9. 2.

  • Page 61: Remote Access Instructions Guide

    sinG yoUr answerinG MaChine Remote access instructions guide While listening to your messages from a remote location, enter these numbers to manage your messages. To… Rewind messages, press 1. Play or pause your messages, press 2. Fast Forward through your messages, press 3. Hear outgoing message (OGM), press 4.
  • Page 62 Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 63: Use On A Private Branch Exchange

    Use on a private branch exchange Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 64: To Set The Recall Time

    se on a private branCh exChanGe Use on a private branch exchange If your phone’s on an exchange (e.g. you need to dial 9 to get an outside line), you can transfer calls and use call back by using the R button. You’ll need to check your private exchange manual to find out which timing to use for your exchange.

  • Page 65: Using Additional Services

    se on a private branCh exChanGe Note: you can also insert a dialling pause with a phone number in your phone book. Using additional services Your phone should be able to support services such as call waiting and conference calls. You’ll need to check with your telephone network provider for further information on these services.

  • Page 66: Reset To Default Settings

    se on a private branCh exChanGe Reset to default settings Important: if you reset to default settings your phone book, calls list and redial list aren’t deleted. To reset to default settings 1. Press for 10 seconds. 2. Confirm or cancel the reset to default settings by pressing Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 67: Help And Support

    Help and support Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting Guide

    elp and sUpport Help and support If you need some help and you’re in the UK, please first check and see if your problem can be solved using the troubleshooting guide below. If it can’t , please call us on 0844 800 6503 (using a UK landline, at time of going to print: calls cost 6p for connection charge and then 5p a minute.
  • Page 69 elp and sUpport I keep losing my connection 1. Make sure you aren’t too far from the base (in ideal conditions, it should work up to 300 metres outdoors and up to 50 metres indoors). 2. The base may not be in an ideal location – consider moving it. My handset keeps switching off 1.
  • Page 70 elp and sUpport There is interference in the earpiece and/or internet connection is very slow when using the phone You must plug the phone into the wall socket via an ADSL filter if you have broadband internet on your phone line. My answering machine won’t record messages or memos 1.

  • Page 71: General Information

    General information Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)

  • Page 72: Safety Information

    eneral inforMation Safety information Please make sure you read this User Guide carefully. Intended use This phone is suitable for use on a public telephone network. Any other use is considered unintended use. Unauthorised modification or reconstruction isn’t permitted. Do not open the device and attempt any repair work yourself. Phone location Make sure your phone: • is on a dry, flat and stable surface...

  • Page 73: Power Supply

    Power supply Important: use only the power adapter supplied with your PowerTel 580. Power failure can affect your phone and equipment. This telephone cannot be used to make calls in the event of a power failure. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.

  • Page 74: Disposal

    eneral inforMation Hearing aid compatibility You phone works with most popular hearing aids. However, given the wide range of hearing aids available, we can’t guarantee that your phone will function fully with every hearing aid. Important: your phone can produce very high sound when Boost is switched on.

  • Page 75: Technical Details

    eneral inforMation Technical details Standard DECT¹ GAP² Power supply (base station) Input: 230VAC 50Hz 40mA Output: 12VDC 670mA Range Outdoors Approx 300m Indoors Approx 50m Standby Up to 100hrs Maximum Talk Time Up to 10hrs Rechargeable batteries AAA 1.2V 800mAh NiMH Dialling mode Tone (DTMF) Pulse Optimum ambient temperature 0˚C to 45˚C Optimum relative humidity 20% to 80%...

  • Page 76: Default Settings

    eneral inforMation Default settings To reset to default settings, please see page 64. Cordless handset Telephone Answering Machine Language English Handset name PowerTel Language English Handset ringing melody (external) Answer mode Answer and record Handset ringing melody (internal) PIN code for remote access Handset ringing volume Answer delay...

  • Page 77: Maintenance And Guarantee

    • Please clean your equipment’s surfaces with a soft, fluff-free cloth. • Never use cleaning agents or solvents. Guarantee AMPLICOM equipment is produced and tested according to the latest production methods. The implementation of carefully chosen materials and highly developed technologies ensure trouble free functioning and a long service life. The terms of the guarantee do not apply where the cause of the equipment malfunction is the fault of the telephone network operator or any interposed private branch extension system.

  • Page 78: Declaration Of Conformity

    If your equipment shows signs of defect during the period of guarantee, please return to the sales outlet in which you purchased the AMPLICOM equipment together with the purchase receipt. All rights to claims under the terms of guarantee in accordance with this agreement must be asserted exclusively with regard to your sales outlet.

  • Page 79: Index

    Index Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)
  • Page 80 ndex Call length 21 Adjusting the handsfree volume 20 Calls list 48-50 Adjusting the handset earpiece Change case 42 volume 20 Changing the PIN code 41, 58 Alarm 39 Charging the batteries 10 Answer delay 54 Check the contents of the box 8 Answer mode 53 Conference calls 23 Answer machine 52...
  • Page 81 ndex Dialling phone numbers from Help 66 a quickdial button 19 Icons in the display 12-13 Display contrast 35 Insert pause 62 Display icons 12-13 Inserting the batteries 10 Displaying calls list entries 48-50 Internal calls 22 Earpiece volume 20 Keypad lock 22 End a call 18 Keypad beep on/off 34, 36...
  • Page 82 ndex Night light 39 Ringer melody 32, 40 Ringer on/off 21 Ringer volume 32, 40 Outgoing message 53-54 Safety information 70 Pause 62 Select base 37 Phone book 19, 42-45 Set the answer delay 54 PIN 41, 58 Set the answer mode 53 Play messages 56-57 Set the answer machine voice Power fail 25...
  • Page 83 ndex Using a headset 21 Using remote access 57-59 Using the answering machine 52 Using the menu 14-15 Volume 20, 29, 32, 40 Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 66 for costs and hours of operation)
  • Page 84 Distributed by: Audioline GmbH, D-41460 Neuss JAN 10 – ISSUE 1.

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