switel DE18X Operating Instructions

Base station
Cordless DECT/GAP telephone
DE18x
What's on the display?
Operating Instructions
Unpacking your phone
In the box you will find:
- the cordless handset (two handsets with a Twin system, three with a
Triple system and four with a Quad system).
- the base unit
- two rechargeable battery cells for each handset.

What the icons mean?

- a battery compartment cover for each handset.
- a telephone line cable for the base unit.
Battery Charge Level
- a mains power lead and adapter for the base unit.
Call
- charger pods, each with an attached mains power lead and adapter,
for multihandset system.
Message
** Keep your sales receipt as it is your guarantee.
Caller display

Charging batteries for the first time

Before you start to use your telephone make sure that all batteries are
Phonebook
fully charged for 16 hours.
Alarm
Important note: Ringer Off
This telephone is not designed for Emergency calls when the mains
Signal Level
power fails.
For Emergency calls you should have a basic phone that operates
without mains power, connected to your line so that you can make calls
during a power failure.
Read First Before Use
Phone Function Keys The base unit and charger pod(s) should be placed on a level surface,
in a position where:
- the mains adapter plug will reach an easily accessible 100-240 V
switched mains supply socket - never try to lengthen the mains power
cable.
A
- the base unit's telephone line cable will reach your telephone line
E Menu Button
socket or extension socket (the charger pod does not have a telephone
- Access to main menu
line connection).
F [*] Button
H - it is not close to another telephone - this can cause radio interference.
- Long press to activate or deactivate the key lock
- it is not close to a sink, bath or shower, or anywhere else where it
G Mute Button
might get wet.
- Mute/unmute the microphone
- it is not close to other electrical equipment - fridges, washing
B H Display
I machines, microwave ovens, fluorescent lights, televisions etc.
C
I Back Button
- it is away from hot, humid conditions and strong sunlight.
D J
- Cancel a menu entry
K
- Backspace the digit(s) or character(s)
Radio signals between handset and base unit
E
L - Press and hold to toggle between handset name
To use your handset and base unit together, you must be able to
and date /time in idle mode
maintain a radio link between them. Be aware that any large metal
J End Button
objects, like a refrigerator, a mirror, filing cabinet, etc, between the
- End a call
handset and the base unit may block the radio signal. Other solid
- Press and hold to turn the handset on/off
- Exit the menu/operation structures, like walls, may reduce the signal strength.
F M
K R Button
Interference
N
G - Flash the phone line
If the sound quality gets worse as you move around while on a call, this
L Redial Button
is probably caused by interference between the handset and the base
- Enter redial list and dial the recent number
O
unit, perhaps because you are too near to another phone or other
A Earpeace M [#] Button electrical equipment. Move to a different position to clear the
- Insert a pause
interference. If you do not move, it might cause a short break or your
- Long press to turn the ringer on /off
call may be cut off.
B OK Button N INT Button
ECO Mode
- Select a menus entry - Make the intercom call
- Make the conference call
Both in Call mode as well as in Standby mode, the radiation
is reduced considerably as compared to standard, cordless
C Navigation Button O Microphone
- Up to increase volume and view CID
DECT telephones.
- Down to decrease volume and access phonebook
Mains power connection
D Talk Button

- Make a call

IMPORTANT - The base unit and charger pod must be used with the
- Accept a call
mains adapters supplied with the unit. Using any other adapter will
result in non-compliance with EN60950, and will invalidate any approval
given to this apparatus.
Your phone's base station is supplied with an energy-efficient switching
power supply IA5060G or S003IV0600050 (Input 100~240 V
6 V , 500 mA). The adaptor input power without load is approx. 0.3 W.
DC
The average efficiency is approx. 69.12 %.
The electrical consumption of the base is:
- in operation mode (idle/call): approx. 0.8 W / 1.1 W
HANDSET LOCATOR Button
- during charging of the handset: approx. 1.4 W
Press to page handsets.
The charger(s) delivered with a telephone set is/are supplied with an
Press and hold to start
registration procedure. energy-efficient switching power supply (Input 100~240 V
6 V , 150 mA). The adaptor input power without load is approx. 0.3 W.
DC
The average efficiency is approx. 69.12 %.
A Display Icons
The electrical consumption of the charger is:
B Displays when in menu mode to confirm your selec- - without handset charging: approx. 0.3 W
tion.
- during charging of the handset: approx. 0.9 W
C Indicates that more options are available.
Battery safety - CAUTION
Use the UP / DOWN keys to scroll up/down.
ONLY use the rechargeable batteries supplied with the handset. DO
D Displays when in menu mode.
NOT use non-rechargeable batteries - they may explode and cause
Select BACK to return to the previous menu level.
damage to your telephone.
Select BACK to delete the last digit/ character
entered.
Installation and Set-up
Fit the rechargeable batteries in each handset
1) Install the AAA batteries (Brand name: HFR, Capacity: Ni-MH
Indicates battery is fully charged.
1.2V/400mAh, or Brand name: SANIK, Capacity: Ni-MH 1.2V/400mAh)
Indicates that an external call is connected or held. into handset in accordance with the polarity marked in the battery
Icon blinks when receiving an incoming call.
compartment.
Indicates you have a new Voice Mail message. 2) Close the battery compartment cover, sliding it into place and
pressing firmly to make sure it is secure.
Indicates you have new missed calls, or the call log
is being viewed.
Connecting AC (electrical) power
Displays when the phonebook is accessed.
1. Plug the base power adaptor (Type: IA5060G or S003IV0600050,
Displays when the alarm clock is activated. 100-240 V / 6 V / 500 mA) cord into the power jack on rear panel of
AC DC
the base and the other end into a 100-240 V
Displays when ringer volume is turned off.
outlet.
Indicates that the handset is registered and within
2. Connect telephone line cord into the phone jack on rear panel of the
range of the base station.
Icon blinks when the handset is out of range or is base and the other end into a main socket, Plug the charger power
searching for a base.
adaptor into a 100-240 V 50-60 Hz electrical outlet.
AC
Before you use the cordless handset for the first time, it's important to
charge the batteries fully.
Leave the handset on the charging cradle for 16 hours.
The battery charge symbol will blink when you're charging an empty
battery.
AC
If you think that the symbol isn't showing the correct battery charge
level, first check that the handset is correctly positioned in the charging
cradle.
If you're sure that it is, remove and refit the batteries. Please note that
it's normal for the mains adapter to become warm this doesn't indicate a
fault.
CAUTION:
Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Using other power
supplies may damage the unit.
Base adaptor type is IA5060G or S003IV0600050, 100-240 V
6 V / 500 mA.
DC
Your Telephone Operations

Switching on/off

Press and hold the HANG-UP/EXIT button for more than 2
seconds to switch on/off the handset in idle mode.
** You can switch the handset off and save battery charge.
Notes: When the handset is OFF, it cannot be used for making calls
including emergency calls. There will be no ringing during an incoming
call. To answer a call, you will need to switch it back on. It may take
some time for the handset to re-establish a radio link with the base unit.
To lock/unlock the keypad
Press and hold the STAR key for 1 second to lock/unlock
the keypad in idle mode.
Note: Incoming calls can still be answered even if the keypad was
locked.

Set time and date

Note: If you subscribe to the Caller Display service, the time and date
will be set automatically when you receive a call, but you may still need
to set the correct year.
1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection.
2. Press the Navigation key to select CLOCK&ALARM and then press
OK key to select.
3. Press OK key to select DATE/TIME. The last stored date is
displayed. Enter the current date (YY-MM-DD), press OK, then enter the
time (HH-MM).
4. Press the Navigation key to select AM or PM (if the time is in 12
, Output HOURS format) and then press OK key to confirm. A confirmation beep
AC
is played.
Change your handset's name
1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection.
2. Press the Navigation key to select PERSONAL SET and then press
OK key to select.
, Output
3. Press the Navigation key to select HANDSET NAME and then press
AC
OK key to select. The current handset name is displayed.
4. Press BACK key to delete the characters one by one.
Enter the new name (maximum 10 characters) and press OK key to
confirm. A confirmation beep is played.
Change the display language
1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection.
2. Press the Navigation key to select PERSONAL SET and then press
OK key to select.
3. Press the Navigation key to select LANGUAGE and then press OK
key to select.
4. Press the Navigation key to your desired language and press OK key
to confirm. A confirmation beep is played.
** Once the display language is set, the option menus on the handset
will switch to display in the selected language immediately.

Make and answer calls

Make a call
Predialling
Dial the number (maximum 24 digits) and then press TALK
50-60 Hz electrical key.
AC
Direct dialling
Press TALK key to take the line and then dial the number
(maximum 24 digits).
Call from redial list
Press Redial key in idle mode.
Press the Navigation key to an entry in the redial list and
then press TALK key.
Call from the call log
Press CALL LOG (UP) key in idle mode.
Press the Navigation key to an entry in the call list and then
press TALK key.
Note: You need to subscribe to Caller Line Identification service to be
able to see the caller's number or name in the call log.
/
Call from the phonebook
AC
Press PHONEBOOK (DOWN) key in idle mode.
Press the Navigation key to an entry in the phonebook and
then press TALK key.

Answer and end a call

1. When the phone rings, press TALK key.
2. To end a conversation, press HANG-UP/EXIT key.
Warning: When the handset rings during an incoming call, please do not
hold the handset too close to your ear as the volume of the ringing tone
may damage your hearing.
Important note:
You can simply place the handset back on its base station or charger
pod to end the call.
Make sure that you have not deactivated the auto hang-up feature.
Adjust the earpiece volume
During a call, press the Navigation key to select from VOLUME 1 to
VOLUME 3.
Mute/unmute microphone
When the microphone is muted, the handset displays MUTE ON, and
your caller cannot hear you.
During a call, press the MUTE key to turn on/off the micro-
phone.
Paging
The paging feature enables you to locate a missing handset if the
handset is in range and contains charged batteries.
4. Press OK key again to confirm. A confirmation beep is played.
Press HANDSET LOCATOR key located at the back of the
base station. All the registered handsets start to ring.
Direct access memory
Once retrieved, press any key on the handset or the HAND- There are 2 direct access memories (Keys 1 & 2) in addition to the
SET LOCATOR key again to end the paging. phonebook memory. A long press on the keys in idle mode will
automatically dial the stored phone number.
Call waiting
Add/edit direct access memory
If you have subscribed to Call Waiting service, the earpiece will emit a
1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection.
beep tone to inform you that there is a second incoming call. The
number or name of the second caller will also be displayed on your 2. Press the Navigation key to select PHONEBOOK and then press OK
phone if you have subscribed to Caller Line Identification service (CLI). key to select.
Please contact your network provider for more information on this
3. Press the Navigation key to select DIRECT MEM. and then press OK
service.
key to select.
4. Press the Navigation key to select KEY 1 or KEY 2 and then press

Using your phonebook

OK key. The stored name is displayed, or NO NUMBER if it is empty. If
Your phone can store up to 50 phonebook memories. Each phonebook
there is no number stored for the selected key or if you want to change
entry can have a maximum of 24 digits for the phone number and 12
the name or number currently stored, press MENU key to enter direct
characters for name.
memory menu to add/edit the name or number.
How to enter characters?
5. Press the Navigation key to select EDIT NUMBER and then press
When you select a field in which you can enter text, you can enter the
OK key to select. The display shows the currently stored name, or
letters that are printed on the keys by pressing the relevant key once or
ENTER NAME if there is no number stored. Edit or enter the name you
several times.
want and then press OK key. The display shows the currently stored
For example, press 2 once to insert the letter A, press 2 twice to insert
number, or ENTER NUMBER if there is no number stored. Edit or enter
the letter B, and so on... Spaces and other symbols can be entered
the number you want and then press OK key to confirm. A confirmation
using the 1 or 0 key.
beep is played.

Store a contact in the phonebook

Delete direct access memory
1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection.
1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection.
2. Press the Navigation key to select PHONEBOOK and then press OK
2. Press the Navigation key to select PHONEBOOK and then press OK
key to select.
key to select.
3. Press OK key again to enter NEW ENTRY. 3. Press the Navigation key to select DIRECT MEM. and then press OK
4. Enter the name of the contact (maximum 12 characters). To edit, key to select.
press BACK key to delete the last character entered. Press OK key to
4. Press the Navigation key to select KEY 1 or KEY 2 and then press
confirm the name entry.
OK key. The stored name is displayed (or NO NUMBER if it is already
5. Enter the number of the contact (maximum 24 digits) and then press empty).
OK key to confirm. A confirmation beep is played.
5. Press MENU key to enter direct memory menu.
** You cannot store a new phonebook entry when the memory is full. In 6. Press the Navigation key to select DELETE and then press OK key
this case, you have to delete existing entries to make space for new to select. Press OK key again to confirm. A confirmation beep is played.
entries.
Using the redial list
** When storing the number, enter the full number including the STD
(area) code if you subscribe to caller display, otherwise it will not display The redial list stores the last 5 numbers dialed. A maximum of 24 digits
the name when there is an incoming call. can be displayed for each entry.
Access redial list

Access phonebook

1. Press PHONEBOOK (DOWN) key in idle mode to browse the 1. Press Redial button in idle mode and press Navigation key to browse
phonebook entries. Alternatively, you can press the MENU key, to the redial list. The last number dialed will appear first in the redial list.
display PHONEBOOK and then press OK key to select.
2. Press OK key to view the details of the selected entry.
2. Press the Navigation key to select LIST and then press OK key to
Save a redial number into the phonebook
confirm. The phonebook entries will be listed in alphabetical order, and
1. Press Redial key in idle mode to go to the redial list.
you can press Navigation key to scroll through the stored entries.
2. Press the Navigation key to select an entry.
3. Press OK key to view the details of the selected entry.
3. Press MENU key to display SAVE NUMBER, then press OK key to
** Instead of pressing the Navigation key to browse the phonebook
display ENTER NAME. Enter the name of the contact (maximum 12
entries, you can press the numeric key corresponding to the first letter
characters) and then press OK key to save the entry, and return the
of the entry you wish to locate. For example, pressing 2 will show the
display to the redial list.
entries starting with A. Pressing 2 again will show the entries starting
with B, and so on...
Delete a redial number
1. Press Redial key in idle mode to go to the redial list.
Modify a phonebook entry
2. Press the Navigation key to select an entry and then press MENU
1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection.
key.
2. Press the Navigation key to select PHONEBOOK and then press OK
key to select. 3. Press the Navigation key to select DELETE and then press OK key
to select.
3. Press the Navigation key to select EDIT ENTRY and then press OK
4. Press OK key again to confirm. A confirmation beep is played.
key to select.
4. Press the Navigation key to select an entry to edit and then press OK
Delete the redial list
key. The current name is displayed. Edit the name and then press OK
1. Press Redial key in idle mode to go to the redial list.
key to confirm.
2. Press the MENU key.
5. Edit the number and then press OK key to confirm. A confirmation
3. Press the Navigation key to select DELETE ALL and then press OK
beep is played.
key to select.
Delete a phonebook entry
4. Press OK key again to confirm. A confirmation beep is played.
1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection.

Using the call log

2. Press the Navigation key to select PHONEBOOK and then press OK
To receive Caller ID you may need to contact your telephone service
key to select.
provider, and they will inform you also of any charges for it.Caller ID lets
3. Press the Navigation key to select DELETE and then press OK key
you see the phone numbers of your callers on the handset display,
to select.
before you answer and in your Call Log afterwards.The Call Log stores
4. Press the Navigation key to select an entry to delete and then press
the last 10 external calls, whether or not you answered the call, so you
OK key.
can call them back later.
5. Press OK key again to confirm. A confirmation beep is played.
Only the most recent call is saved if there are repeat calls from the
same number. When the Call Log is full, the next new call will replace
Delete all entries from the phonebook list
the oldest entry. If you've got a new call in the Call Log, the Caller
1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection.
Display icon will appear on the handset display.
2. Press the Navigation key to select PHONEBOOK and then press OK
If the received number is the same as one in your phonebook, the name
key to select.
from the phonebook will display as well as the number.
3. Press the Navigation key to select DELETE ALL and then press OK
key to select.