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Swisscom Classic A121 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Classic A121 ISDN User Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions This cordless DECT telephone is designed for connection to the Swiss public ISDN 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Swiss public ISDN network. Please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarise yourself with and take full advantage of the benefits of your new Classic A121 ISDN Keep this user manual in a safe place!
  • Page 4 Handset keys …………………………………………………………………………………15 Handset display symbols ……………………………………………………………………17 About the menus ……………………………………………………………………………18 Menu navigation …………………………………………………………………………18 Back to previous menu …………………………………………………………………18 End menu …………………………………………………………………………………18 Classic A121 ISDN base station …………………………………………………………………19 Telephoning …………………………………………………………………………………20 Making an external call ………………………………………………………………………20 Call preparation …………………………………………………………………………20 Ending a call ……………………………………………………………………………20...
  • Page 5 Contents Brokering (switching between two calls) …………………………………………………25 Call transfer …………………………………………………………………………………25 Internal call transfer ……………………………………………………………………25 External call transfer ……………………………………………………………………25 Three-way conference ………………………………………………………………………26 Directory………………………………………………………………………………………27 Directory entries ………………………………………………………………………………27 Adding a new entry ……………………………………………………………………27 Tips for entering names/numbers ………………………………………………………27 Editing entries ……………………………………………………………………………28 Deleting directory entries/entire directory ……………………………………………28 Dialling numbers from the directory ………………………………………………………28...
  • Page 6 Contents Audio …………………………………………………………………………………………34 Handset/base station ringer …………………………………………………………………34 Beeps …………………………………………………………………………………………34 Key beeps …………………………………………………………………………………34 Range beeps ……………………………………………………………………………34 Charging beep ……………………………………………………………………………34 Accu beep ………………………………………………………………………………35 Confirmation beep ………………………………………………………………………35 Family …………………………………………………………………………………………36 Direct call (baby call) …………………………………………………………………………36 Room monitoring (baby surveillance) ………………………………………………………36 Call costs ……………………………………………………………………………………37 Cost of last call ………………………………………………………………………………37 Total calls ……………………………………………………………………………………37 Settings ………………………………………………………………………………………37...
  • Page 7 Contents Parking ………………………………………………………………………………………40 Park/unpark ………………………………………………………………………………40 Park code …………………………………………………………………………………40 Recall …………………………………………………………………………………………41 Call back on busy (Completion of Calls to Busy Subscriber/CCBS) …………………41 Delete call back …………………………………………………………………………41 Malicious Call Identification (MCID) ………………………………………………………41 Combox ………………………………………………………………………………………42 Provider ………………………………………………………………………………………42 SMS ……………………………………………………………………………………………43 SMS – Short Messaging Service ……………………………………………………………43 Writing SMS messages ………………………………………………………………………43 Inbox …………………………………………………………………………………………44 Drafts …………………………………………………………………………………………44...
  • Page 8 Contents System PIN ……………………………………………………………………………………47 PBX ……………………………………………………………………………………………48 Range …………………………………………………………………………………………48 Repeater Mode …………………………………………………………………………48 Eco Mode (antenna off) …………………………………………………………………48 MSN settings …………………………………………………………………………………49 Assigning an MSN ………………………………………………………………………49 Allocating an MSN ………………………………………………………………………49 Additional handsets / base stations………………………………………………………50 Registering additional handsets ……………………………………………………………50 Deregistering a handset ……………………………………………………………………50 Selecting the base station ……………………………………………………………………50 PBX access ……………………………………………………………………………………51 Compatibility …………………………………………………………………………………51...

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Telephone

    Setting up the telephone Contents of the package Classic A121 ISDN 1 base station 1 connector cable 1 mains unit 1 handset 2 rechargeable batteries 1 user manual (three languages: German, French, Italian) 1 belt clip (mounted) Headset Accessories The following accessories are available:...

  • Page 10: Location

    Setting up the telephone Location To obtain the best possible range, we recommend positioning the telephone in a location central to your sphere of activity. Avoid positioning the telephone in niches, recesses and behind steel doors. The maximum range between the base station and handset is approximately 40 meters indoors and 250 meters outdoors.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Base Station Or Charging Unit

    Setting up the telephone Setting up the base station or charging unit Do not expose the base station or charging unit to direct sunlight. Protect the base station or charging unit against moisture. Do not position the base station or charging unit in rooms exposed to condensation, corrosive steam or excessive dust.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Phone

    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. Socket for mains cable Socket for telephone connector cable Safety note Use only the mains units supplied for the base station or charging unit. Telephone connector cable The telephone connector cable has two different plugs.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Handsets

    Setting up the telephone Setting up the handsets Your handsets will be ready for operation (for making or accepting calls) only once the batteries have been fully charged for the first time. Inserting the rechargeable batteries The bottom part of the handset contains a battery compartment for housing two type AAA batteries (microcells).

  • Page 14: Charging The Batteries

    Setting up the telephone Charging the batteries The batteries are not yet charged when you first unpack the telephone. Insert the hand- set in the base station or charging unit for charging. The flashing battery symbol on the handset shows the charging status. The batteries will take around 13 hours to fully charge. Note •...

  • Page 15: Installation Assistant

    Setting up the telephone Note You can replace the handset in the charging/base station after every call. Charging is electronically controlled to ensure optimal charging of batteries in different charge states. Avoid removing the batteries from the handset for no good reason, since this affects the optimum charging cycle.

  • Page 16: Multiple Subscriber Numbers (Msn)

    Setting up the telephone Multiple Subscriber Numbers (MSN) When you ordered your ISDN connection, your network operator will have assigned you several Multiple Subscriber Numbers (MSN). You can assign these numbers to different devices or assign individual numbers to different users. Every MSN (user) can then define individual settings for the number assigned to him or her.

  • Page 17: Getting To Know Your Telephone

    Getting to know your telephone Handset keys Earpiece Backlit display Navigation key Softkey Softkey (multifunctional key) (multifunctional key) Redial Message key Internal call key Call list "End call" key Talk key Headset connectivity Alphanumerical keypad Activating Hash key the key lock Enquiry key with ®...
  • Page 18 For entering asterisks. Press and hold down to switch handset ringer on/off. Hash key For entering the hash symbol. Press and hold down to switch keylock on. * Function dependent on network operator. CLIP is transferred in the Swisscom ISDN network.

  • Page 19: Handset Display Symbols

    Getting to know your telephone Keypad locked A locked keypad prevents numbers being dialled inadvertently. Enquiry key with flash function. Smiley key Open ETV ® Online. Handset display symbols The following symbols are displayed on your handset. Coverage symbol Battery full Reception displayed when the handset is wit- Indicates that the batteries are fully charged.

  • Page 20: About The Menus

    Getting to know your telephone About the menus Menu navigation Your handset provides you with an easy-to-follow menu. As a rule, every menu offers a list of options. To select main menu, sub-menu and options, press the softkey below the corresponding display text.

  • Page 21: Classic A121 Isdn

    Getting to know your telephone Classic A121 ISDN base station SIM card reader Classic A121 ISDN “In operation” display Group call on handsets (paging)

  • Page 22: Telephoning

    If you have activated “Autom. DTMF” in the SETTINGS TELEPHONY menu, there is no need to switch to temporary DTMF. Temporary DTMF is automati- cally deactivated when you end the call. * Function dependent on network operator. CLIP is transferred in the Swisscom ISDN network.

  • Page 23: Handsfree Operation

    Telephoning Handsfree operation You can use the handsfree function to conduct calls with the handset on-hook and allow others present in the room to take part in the call. Activating handsfree before a call: 1. Press . The display shows .

  • Page 24: Redial

    Telephoning Redial The 10 last-dialled numbers are saved in a redial list. If a name and number are already stored in the directory, the name is shown instead of the number. Redialling a number from the list Press to open the redial list and press to scroll through the list.

  • Page 25: Sending Sms Messages From The Redial List

    Telephoning Sending SMS messages from the redial list* 1. Press the softkey under . Use to scroll through the list to find the entry you are seeking, and press the softkey under OPTION. 2. Write and send your SMS message. Group call (paging) You can activate a group call to locate a mislaid handset.

  • Page 26: Internal Calls

    Telephoning Internal calls You can call other handsets which are registered with your base station. This allows you to make internal calls free of charge. 1. Press INT, dial the relevant handset number and press OK to confirm. Pressing INT auto- matically dials the second handset if only two handsets are registered with the base sta- tion.

  • Page 27: Brokering (Switching Between Two Calls)

    Telephoning Brokering (switching between two calls) You have two active calls (1 internal and 1 external), one of which is on hold. You can switch between the two by brokering. 1. You are conducting two calls, one of which is on hold. 2.

  • Page 28: Three-Way Conference

    Telephoning Three-way conference You can use the conference assistant to set up a three-way conference with 2 external call parties. 1. Scroll to NET FUNCTIONS CONFERENCE ASSISTANT and press OK to confirm. 2. Dial the number of the call partner or search for it in the directory. Once the connection is set up, tell the call partner that you are setting up a three-way conference call.

  • Page 29: Directory

    Directory You can store up to 100 names and numbers in the directory on each handset. Every entry contains a name and telephone number. Names can be up to 16 letters long and numbers up to 24 digits long. Directory entries Adding a new entry If the telephone is in standby mode: 1.

  • Page 30: Editing Entries

    Directory Editing entries 1. Press the softkey under DIRECTORY. Use to scroll through the list to find the entry you are seeking, and press the softkey under OPTION. 2. Edit the name and/or number and save the entry. Deleting directory entries/entire directory You can delete individual entries or the entire directory.

  • Page 31: Copying Directory Entries

    Directory Copying directory entries If you operate several handsets, you can copy entries from one handset to another. This way, you only have to enter names and numbers once. While you are copying entries from one handset to another, you can make external calls on another handset registered with the base station.

  • Page 32: Sim Card

    Directory SIM card Copying to the SIM card You can copy entries from your mobile phone SIM card to your telephone (and vice versa). Copied entries are added to entries already saved. You can copy entries individual- ly or in their entirety. Note Names can be up to 16 letters long and numbers up to 24 digits long.

  • Page 33: Etv ® Online

    Online ® Online query ® Online is a service which gives you direct access to the Swisscom electronic directory (ETV ® = Elektronisches Teilnehmer-Verzeichnis, Swisscom Directories AG). As soon as an unknown number appears on your display, you can press to access the ETV ®...

  • Page 34: Calls List

    Use to scroll through the list to find the entry you are seeking, and press the softkey under OPTION. 2. Write and send your SMS message. * Function dependent on network operator. CLIP is transferred in the Swisscom ISDN network.

  • Page 35: Saving Numbers From The Calls List To The Directory

    1. Press . Scroll through until you reach the entry you are seeking. 2. Press the softkey under OPTION and delete the entry or the entire list. * Function dependent on network operator. CLIP is transferred in the Swisscom ISDN network.

  • Page 36: Audio

    Audio Procedure: 1. Press the softkey under MENU. Press to scroll to AUDIO ad press OK to confirm. 2. Scroll to the relevant submenu and make the relevant settings: Handset/base station ringer You can programme different ringer melodies for each MSN on the handset and base station, to signal external and internal calls.

  • Page 37: Accu Beep

    Audio Accu beep Sounds when the batteries are running low. Confirmation beep Settings and entries are confirmed by a short beep.

  • Page 38: Family

    Family Procedure: 1. Press the softkey under MENU. Press to scroll to FAMILY and press OK to confirm. 2. Scroll to the relevant submenu and make the relevant settings: Direct call (baby call) If you activate direct call on your telephone, the handset dials a preprogrammed number when any handset key is pressed.

  • Page 39: Call Costs

    You can display the cost or duration of a call. The following settings must be made befo- re you can display costs: Charge factor The factor for the Swisscom ISDN network is FR. 0.10. This factor is automatically trans- mitted for every outgoing call. Currency To display costs accurately, you may need to set the currency (Switzerland: FR.).

  • Page 40: Calender/Clock

    Calender/clock Procedure: 1. Press the softkey under MENU. Press to scroll to CALENDAR/CLOCK and press OK to confirm. 2. Scroll to the relevant submenu and make the relevant settings: Appointments Your telephone also acts as an appointments reminder: You can set 5 different appoint- ment reminders.

  • Page 41: Network Functions (Supplementary Services)

    Network functions (supplementary services) Network functions are dependent on your network operator. Find out about availability and charges, if applicable. Procedure: 1. Press the softkey under MENU. Press to scroll to NET FUNCTIONS and press OK to confirm. 2. Scroll to the relevant submenu and make the relevant settings: Call forwarding Call forwarding allows callers to reach you even if you are not near your own telephone.

  • Page 42: Call Anonymously (Identification Restriction)

    Network functions (supplementary services) Call anonymously (Identification restriction) When you call someone, your number is shown on the other person's phone if it sup- ports this function. You can program your MSN so that your calling line ID is suppressed (see section on "MSN settings").

  • Page 43: Recall

    An activated callback can be deactivated (= deleted) in the relevant menu. Malicious Call Identification (MCID) This service is available from Swisscom on request. Once Swisscom has activated the ser- vice, malicious calls are registered during the call and up to 20 seconds after the receiver is replaced.

  • Page 44: Combox

    Network functions (supplementary services) Combox Swisscom offers the option of setting up a network answer machine (Combox). Check whether this network function is available, the associated charges (if applicable) and the functions provided by this service. is displayed to alert you to new messages. To access new messages quickly and...

  • Page 45: Sms

    SMS – Short Messaging Service Sending and receiving SMS messages is a network function. To send and receive SMS messages, your telephone line must have active Caller Identification Presentation (CLIP) and Connected Line Presentation (COLP)*. Check with your network operator to find out whether the SMS network function is available and about charges, if applicable.

  • Page 46: Inbox

    Inbox New SMS messages are signalled in the display by and saved in the inbox. Press the softkey under INBOX to read new SMS messages. Or BACK, to read SMS messages later. Once you have read the SMS messages, you can answer, forward, save or delete them or call the sender.

  • Page 47: Templates

    Select which service centre you want to use for sending SMS messages. SMS alert on/off Every time a new SMS message is received, a brief beep is heard. * Your telephone is delivered with the Swisscom access number, 06221000 , preprogrammed.

  • Page 48: Settings

    Settings Language Procedure: 1. Press the softkey under MENU. Press to scroll to LANGUAGE in the SETTINGS menu and press OK to confirm. 2. Set the preferred display language. Display texts will appear in the set language (EN, DE, FR, IT). Display Procedure: 1.

  • Page 49: Telephony

    • We recommend that you change the system PIN to protect your telephone against unauthorised access. • Attention: Please take good note of your new system PIN! If you forget it, Swisscom will need to intervene and will charge you for this service.

  • Page 50: Pbx

    Settings See “PBX access”. Range You can use up to 6 repeaters to extend the range and receiving power of your base sta- tion. The repeaters must first be registered and activated on the base station. Procedure: 1. Press the softkey under MENU. Press to scroll to RANGE in the...

  • Page 51: Msn Settings

    Settings MSN settings Assigning an MSN Your telephone can manage up to 5 Multiple Subscriber Numbers (MSN). You must have at least one MSN programmed in order to use your telephone. 1. Press the softkey under MENU. Press to scroll to SETTINGS and press OK to confirm.

  • Page 52: Additional Handsets / Base Stations

    Additional handsets / base stations Registering additional handsets You can register up to 6 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! •...

  • Page 53: Pbx Access

    PBX access Compatibility You can also connect your telephone to an ISDN private branch exchange. The functionality is dependent on your PBX type. Contact your network operator for further information. Exchange Access Code EAC You may need to enter an exchange access code (e. g. 0) to allow the public exchange to assign an external line for external calls or for calling back numbers in the calls list.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    Maintenance Reset You can reset the telephone to default status as follows: Procedure: 1. Press the softkey under MENU. Scroll to MAINTENANCE in the SETTINGS menu. Press OK to confirm. 2. Select the handset or base station, press RESET and press OK to confirm. The default set- tings are restored.

  • Page 55: Important Information

    This device is designed for operation on the Swiss ISDN network. The declaration of conformity may be viewed at: www.swisscom.com under Online Shop, Telephones, Declarations of Conformity, or can be ordered from the following address: Swisscom Fixnet AG...

  • Page 56: Guarantee

    Important information Guarantee The guarantee period is 2 years from the date of purchase. In the event of repairs under guarantee, the defective product must be accompanied by a guarantee card completed and stamped by the sales outlet. The guarantee does not cover damage resulting from inappropriate use, normal wear and tear, or intervention by third parties.

  • Page 57: Rechargeable Batteries

    Defective batteries are not replaced free of charge. This applies to leased and purchased telephones. Help For general questions on products, services etc., contact the Swisscom information desk (freephone 0800 800 800). Cleaning – when necessary Clean the telephone with a slightly damp cloth or an antistatic cloth.

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