BigTel 280 Bedienungsanleitung DE User manual GB Mode d’emploi FR
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Preparing the Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Operating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Preliminary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Telephoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Other features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Information SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information Please read this operating instruction manual thoroughly. Intended use The telephone is suitable for telephoning within a public telephone network system. Any other use is considered unintended use. Unauthorised modification or reconstruction is not permitted. Under no circumstances open the device or complete any repair work yourself.
Safety Information SAFETY INFORMATION power failure. Always keep a cord connected telephone which operates without an external power supply available in case of emergency situations. Medical equipment a Attention: Never use the telephone in the vicinity of medical equipment. Effects on such equipment cannot be fully ruled out. It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert or your health adviser before using this product.
Safety Information SAFETY INFORMATION Caution: This telephone is capable of producing very high volume levels when the amplification is turned on (ampification key + earpiece volume setting level 5 = +30 dB). Extreme caution should be taken if the handset is to be shared between users with normal hearing and those with hearing impairment. Disposal In order to dispose of your device, take it to a collection point provided by your local public waste authorities (e.g. recycling centre).
Preparing the Telephone PREPARING THE TELEPHONE Preparing the Telephone Safety information a Attention: It is essential to read the Safety Information in Chapter 1 before starting up. Checking the package contents The package contains: Content Base station with power adapter plug Charging station with power adapter plug Handset Telephone connection cable Rechargeable batteries Operating instructions BigTel model 280 280-21 280-31 280-41 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 2 1 6 1 2 3 1 9 1 3 4 1 12 1 1 Visit www.
PREPARING THE TELEPHONE Connecting the base station a Attention: Position the base station at least 1 m away from other electronic devices, otherwise there is a risk of mutual disturbance. Connect the base station as illustrated in the diagram. For reasons of safety, only use the power adapter plug and telephone connection line supplied.
Preparing the Telephone PREPARING THE TELEPHONE Inserting the batteries Open the battery compartment cover. Put in the batteries. Close the battery compartment cover. a Attention: Use only type AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries, 1.2 V, 600 mAh. Never use normal batteries / primary cell batteries. Observe the correct polarity! Charging the batteries ☞ Before the handset is used for the first time, insert it in the base station / charging station for at least 16 hours.
PREPARING THE TELEPHONE Setting the time and date on the handset At initial operation the handset does not have the correct time (e.g. for entries in the call list). The display shows “12:00“ underneath the handset’s name. Date and time are set through the menu item “Time / Date and Time“. In the case of mains failure these settings will be lost. Setting the display language The display language is available in different languages. The default setting is “German (Deutsch)“.
OPERATING ELEMENTS Operating Elements Flashing LED Earpiece 8 Direct call key M1 Direct call key M2 Display Redial key / “Up“ key Amplification key (on side of handset) Volume keys (on side of handset) Softkey / Menu key (in idle state) Softkey / Phonebook key (in idle state) Off Hook button / Handsfree On Hook button Digit keys Call list / Equalizer (tone setting) / “Down“ key Aa R-key GB Internal Microphone Helpline UK 0844 800 6503 (See page 51 for costs and hours of operation) 9
OPERATING ELEMENTS Locate handset (Paging) Charge contacts Indicator for ringing, charging and active call For details of the answering machine buttons refer to the chapter “Answering machine” on page 37.
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION Preliminary Information This chapter provides basic information on using the operating instruction manual and the telephone. Description of operating sequences in the manual Display Description NAME? Press the button depicted. Enter digits or letters. Handset rings. Base station rings. Remove the handset from the base station. Place the handset in the base station. Depicts text in the display.
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION Standby mode All descriptions in this operating manual assume that the handset is in Standby mode. The system switches to Standby mode by pressing the button . Navigating in the menu All the functions can be accessed via the various menus. The entire menu structure can be found in the appendix. The menu is opened in idle mode with the key . Use the arrow keys and to move within the menu Press the softkey under to open a sub menu. To return to the main menu press the softkey under .
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION Display icons You are in an external call. You are in an internal call. Handsfree is activated. The phonebook is open. The keypad is locked. The microphone is muted. There are entries in the call list. In case of new calls the icon is flashing. There’s a new message in your voicebox (depending on your provider). Please contact your provider for information. The handset ringer is set to “Off“. An alarm is set. Steady on: handset within range of the base station.
TELEPHONING Telephoning Taking a call Your phone is ringing. If the handset is not in the base station: Press the Off Hook button. To activate Handsfree press the Off Hook button once again. If the handset is in the base station and Auto Talk is not activated: Press the Off Hook button. To activate Handsfree press the Off Hook button once again. If the handset is in the base station and Auto Talk is activated: Remove the handset from the base - the call will be taken automatically.
TELEPHONING Ending a call / Press the On Hook button or replace the handset in the base station. Redial ☞ Your handset saves the last 10 dialled telephone numbers. If a caller is stored in your phone book, the name will be displayed. / Open the redial list. Select an entry. Press the Off Hook button. Making a call from the call list ☞ Your handset saves the numbers of the last 30 incoming calls in the call list. If a caller is stored in your phone book, the name will be displayed.
TELEPHONING Making a call from the phone book ☞ You can store up to 50 entries in the phone book. For creating entries see section “Phone book“, page 23. Open the telephone book. Select an entry. Press the Off Hook button. / Making a call using the direct call keys ☞ Your phone provides two direct call keys M1 und M2. For storing and editing entries see section “Direct call keys“, page 26. M1 / M2 Press one of the direct call keys. Press the Off Hook button.
TELEPHONING Internal calls ☞ Internal calls, transfers and conference calls are only possible if multiple handsets are registered. Making an internal call Press the INT key. Enter the internal number of the desired handset. Transferring an external call to another handset During an external call . . . Press the INT key. Enter the internal number of the desired handset. The external call is put on hold. When the called handset answers you can announce the call transfer. Press the On-Hook key.
TELEPHONING 3-Party Conference During an external call . . . Press the INT key. Enter the internal number of the desired handset. Conf. When the called handset answers press the softkey under Conf. . The 3-party conference is established. ☞ If any handset hangs up during a conference call will leave the other handset still in connection with the external call. External call during an internal connection When you are on an internal call the base ringer will announce an incoming external call.
OTHER FEATURES Other features Key lock ☞ The key lock prevents functions assigned to buttons being activated inadvertently. Incoming calls can still be taken in the normal way even when the key lock function is activated. Unlock Press and hold down the #-key until Keypad Locked appears in the display. For unlocking the keypad again press the softkey under Unlock and subsequently the #key briefly. Keypad Unlocked appears in the display.
OTHER FEATURES Setting the earpiece/loudspeaker volume During a call you can adjust the volume in 5 levels using the volume keys on the side of the handset (if telephoning “normally“ -> earpiece volume, with hands-free -> loudspeaker volume). These seperate settings will remain at the last selected level when you end the call. In addition you can increase the earpiece volume during a call by pressing the amplification key; please refer to the note on page 3.
CALL LIST / REDIAL Call list / Redial Editing the call list Open the call list. / Select an entry. Date and time of the respective call are shown. If the caller’s number is stored in the phonebook, the name will be shown in addition. Option Press the softkey under Option . / Select one of the following options and press the softkey under . Save Number The telephone number will be stored in the phone book. Enter a name, confirm or edit the telephone number and select a melody for the entry.
CALL LIST / REDIAL Editing the redial list Open the redial list. Select an entry. If the caller’s number is stored in the phonebook, the name will be shown in addition. Option Press the softkey under Option . / Select one of the following options and press the softkey under . Save Number The telephone number will be stored in the phone book. Enter a name, confirm or edit the telephone number and select a melody for the entry.
PHONE BOOK / DIRECT CALL KEYS Phone book / Direct call keys ☞ Your phone can store up to 50 private phonebook entries with names and numbers. You can assign each entry to a group. These groups can signal incoming calls with different melodies. Always enter the phone numbers with the area code; this enables a correct display of the respective caller for whom there is an existing entry and whose phone number transmission to your connection is available.
PHONE BOOK / DIRECT CALL KEYS Enter the telephone number (max. 24 digits). If your telephone is connected to a PBX start the telephone number with the access code. If a dialling pause is needed, press after the access code the 0 key for approx. 2 sec. A P appears in the display. After having entered the telephone number press the softkey under Save . Select a melody for this entry. Having done this press the softkey under Save . Back to standby mode.
PHONE BOOK / DIRECT CALL KEYS The entry is being copied to another suitable registered handset. All registered handsets will be shown. Select the desired handset using the arrow keys and and press the softkey under . Press the softkey under on the respective handset to allow the operation. Copy All All entries will be copied to another suitable handset. By this all entries on the other handset will be deleted. Copy Append All entries will be added to the other suitable handset’s phonebook.
PHONE BOOK / DIRECT CALL KEYS Editing the direct call keys M1 / M2 Option / Edit Entry Delete Entry Press one of the direct call keys. Press the softkey under Option . Select one of the following options and press the softkey under . You can edit the entry. Use the softkey under to delete characters and numbers then add new characters and numbers as required. Please refer to “Creating a new entry“ on page 23. The entry will be deleted.
SETTING THE TELEPHONE Setting the telephone Date/Time / / Press the Menu key. Select Time and press the softkey under . Select Date and Time and press the softkey under . Enter step by step the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute using the digit keys and confirm each with the softkey under Save . ☞ In case of mains failure this setting will be deleted. Time format / / / Press the Menu key. Select Time and press the softkey under . Select Set Time Format and press the softkey under .
SETTING THE TELEPHONE / Once Every Day Mon to Fri Off Select one of the following options and confirm with the softkey under Save . Enter the alarm time using the digit keys and select a melody. The alarm is given once at the specified time. The alarm is repeated daily at the specified time. For details for setting refer to “Once“. The alarm is repeated from monday to friday at the specified time. For details for setting refer to “Once“. Alarm is set to off.
SETTING THE TELEPHONE Handset ringer volume Press the Menu key. Select Handset and press the softkey under . Select Ringer Volume and press the softkey under . Select the desired volume and press the softkey under Save . / / / ☞ When the handset is on the base, the base will not ring during an incoming call. So when the handset ring volume is turned off and the handset is inside the base, your phone will not ring anymore. Handset name / / Press the Menu key.
SETTING THE TELEPHONE Keypad beep Press the Menu key. Select Handset and press the softkey under . Select Keypad Beep and press the softkey under . Select On or Off and press the softkey under . / / / Display contrast / / / Press the Menu key. Select Handset and press the softkey under . Select Contrast and press the softkey under . Select the desired setting and press the softkey under . Auto Answer / / / Press the Menu key. Select Handset and press the softkey under .
SETTING THE TELEPHONE Backlight Time Press the Menu key. Select Handset and press the softkey under . Select Backlight Time and press the softkey under . Select the desired setting and press the softkey under . / / / Confirmation Beep / / / Press the Menu key. Select Handset and press the softkey under . Select Confirm Beep and press the softkey under . Select On or Off and press the softkey under . ☞ For every kind of setting, a long beep is generated to alert user the setting saved.
SETTING THE TELEPHONE the softkey under . Select Select Base and press the softkey under . Select Auto or Manual and confirm with the softkey under . If you choose Manual select one of the base stations from the list and press the softkey under . / / Display language / / / Press the Menu key. Select Handset and press the softkey under . Select Language and press the softkey under . Select the desired language and press the softkey under . Setting Boost on permanently / / / Press the Menu key.
SETTING THE TELEPHONE Setting the ringer for the base station Press the Menu key. Select Base Settings and press the softkey under . Select Ring Tone and press the softkey under . Select a melody and confirm with the softkey under Save . / / / Base ringer volume / / / Press the Menu key. Select Base Settings and press the softkey under . Select Ringer Volume and press the softkey under . Select the desired volume and press the softkey under Save . Dial mode / / / Press the Menu key.
SETTING THE TELEPHONE / Select Base Settings and press the softkey under . Select Recall and press the softkey under . Select Short or Long and confirm with the softkey under Save . / / ☞ In most situations “Short“ (setting on delivery) should be selected. You won’t have to change anything. Changing the PIN / / Press the Menu key. Select Base Settings and press the softkey under . Select System PIN and press the softkey under . Enter the relevant PIN (default 0 0 0 0) and press the softkey under .
SETTING THE TELEPHONE Appointment ☞ You can set up to five appointments or reminders which you can give a name and an alarm by date and time. / / / / Press the Menu key. Select Tools and press the softkey under . Select Appointment and press the softkey under . Select an entry and press the softkey under . Select Edit and press the softkey under . Use the softkey under to delete characters. Enter a name using the alphanumeric keys and confirm with the softkey under Save .
SETTING THE TELEPHONE Stopwatch / / 36 Press the Menu key. Select Tools and press the softkey under . Select Stop Watch and press the softkey under . Press the softkey under Start to start the stop watch, Stop to stop it or Reset to set it back to “00:00“.
ANSWERING MACHINE Answering machine The answering machine is operated on the base station. It supports you during operation and settings via voice prompts. You can select one of three different languages by long pressing the key. i.e. German, French and English. There are two modes possible: - Outgoing message 1 = OGM and record (2 minutes per call) - Outgoing message 2 = OGM only. In delivery state two standard OGMs are recorded, which can be replaced with your own announcements (max. 2 minutes each).
ANSWERING MACHINE Operating elements Key In standby Press briefly Press > 2 sec. During playback Playback OGM Record new OGM Skip back Playback Pause/resume Record memo Volume voice + ringer Skip next Playback volume Answer.-mach. Select OGM On/Off Delete all mess. Playback time settings Set time Playback VIP-Code Set VIP-Code Delete message or OGM Playback Set no. of ring tones no.
ANSWERING MACHINE LED display Display dark 00 … xx HS oo FL -A Answering machine off Flashing: number of new messages Steady on: number of old messages A handset is operating the answering machine OGM 2 is set, no record of incoming messages Memory full, the answering machine will automatically switch to OGM 2 without recording incoming messages. Delete old messages to get free memory space again. Incoming call or remote access.
ANSWERING MACHINE Playback new messages Press the softkey under . A voice prompt plays how many new messages are recorded. It then plays new messages from first recorded to last one by one. For more information in operating refer to the next chapter “Playback all messages”. Playback all messages Press the menu key. / Select Ans Machine and press the softkey under . / Select Play New Msgs or Play All Msgs and press the softkey under . A voice prompt plays how many messages are recorded.
ANSWERING MACHINE Call screening / Interception Once the answering machine has taken a call you can listen to the caller. Press . The answering machine continues recording. If you want to intercept the call and speak to the caller, press . The answering machine will stop recording. Playback messages on the base Press . The messages are played one at a time. If there are new messages, only the new messages (those that have not been heard) are played.
ANSWERING MACHINE In standby press and hold down for approx. 2 seconds. The display shows dL. All old messages are deleted. Outgoing message (OGM) Playback / delete current outgoing message Press briefly. The answering machine will playback the current OGM. Stop playback with . Press and hold down for approx. 2 seconds to delete the OGM (you will hear a voice prompt). The standard OGM cannot be deleted.
ANSWERING MACHINE > 2 sec. Press and hold down for approx. 2 seconds. Speak your memo. To stop the recording press . Answer delay settings Select the delay for answering the call: select 2…9 rings or “Toll saver”. If “Toll saver” is set, a call will be taken after 5 rings, if no new messages are available. If new messages are available, the answering machine will answer after two rings. Therefore you can check remotely whether or not new messages are available without having to make a connection.
ANSWERING MACHINE VIP Code settings The VIP Code is a 3-digit code used to operate the machine remotely (refer to “Remote Operation”). The VIP Code is set to '0 0 0' by default. Checking the VIP Code Press on the bottom of the base briefly. The current setting will be announced. Changing the VIP Code > 2 sec Press on the bottom of the base for approx. 2 seconds. The current setting will be announced.
ANSWERING MACHINE Clock setting After the system clock set by user (see page 27), all recorded messages will then be stamped with date and time. When playing the message, the answering machine will announce day of week and time in front of the recorded message. You can also enter time and day with the following procedure. If there is a loss of power in the base, the settings will be lost. Setting time and day > 2 sec Press and hold down for approx. 2 seconds. The current day will be announced.
ANSWERING MACHINE Remote operation The answering machine can be operated remotely using a tone-dialling (DTMF) telephone. 1. Dial your own telephone number. 2. If the answering machine is set to on it will answer after the preset delay. If the answering machine is set to off, it will answer after 20 rings with OGM 2. 3. Wait for the end of the announcement and then press the star key 2 times. You will hear a beep. 4. Slowly enter the VIP code (default “0 0 0”). 5.
REGISTERING/DE-REGISTERING HANDSETS Registering/de-registering handsets Five handsets can be registered to a base station. The handsets delivered with your telephone are already registered. Each handset can be registered to four base stations. To register a “foreign“ handset please refer to it’s user manual. Registering a handset of the same type / / / / Press the Menu key. Select Handset and press the softkey under . Select Registration and press the softkey under .
REGISTERING/DE-REGISTERING HANDSETS Deleting a handset / / / Press the Menu key. Select Handset and press the softkey under . Select Registration and press the softkey under . Select De-register and press the softkey under . Enter the relevant PIN for the base and press the softkey under . Enter the internal number of the handset, that should be de-registered and press the softkey under . ☞ You can only cancel subscription of another handset, not the handset you are using to do the remove procedure.
PBX / SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES PBX / Supplementary Services PBX If the telephone is connected to a private branch exchange, functions such as transferring calls and automatic call back can be used via the R button. Refer to the operating manual provided with your private branch exchange as to which Flash time must be set in order to use these functions. The sales outlet where you purchased the exchange can provide information as to whether the telephone will work properly with the exchange.
APPENDIX Appendix Menu Structure Ans Machine Play New Msgs Play All Msgs Phonebook Handset Ring Tone External Internal Ringer Volume Handset Name Keypad Beep Contrast Auto Talk Backlight Time Confirm Beep Select Base Language Registration Boost On Base Settings 50 Ring Tone Ringer Volume Dial Mode Recall System PIN Time Set Alarm Date and Time Set Time Format Tools Appointment Stop Watch Tone / Pulse Short / Long Helpline UK 0844 800 6503 (See page 51 for costs and hours of operation)
APPENDIX Help and support / Troubleshooting guide Helpline 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 the time of going to print: calls cost 6p for connection charge and then 5p a minute. Mobile costs may vary). Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, excluding public holidays.
APPENDIX I keep losing my connection • Make sure you aren’t too far from the base station (in ideal conditions, it should work up to 300 metres outdoors and up to 50 metres indoors). • The base station may not be in an ideal location – consider moving it. My handset keeps switching off • It may need recharging. So it can charge fully, place your handset on its charger base for at least 16 hours (make sure the power socket is switched on!). • Replace the rechargeable batteries.
APPENDIX Technical data Standard: DECT / GAP Number of channels: 120 duplex channels Frequencies: 1880 MHz to 1900 MHz Duplex mode: Time division multiplex, 10ms frame length Channel spacing: 1728 kHz Bit rate: 1152 kBit / s Modulation: GFSK Voice encoding: 32 kBit / s Transmitter power: 10 mW (average power per channel) Range: up to 300 m outside, up to 50 m inside buildings Electricity supply base station: 100~240 V AC, 7 V / 420 mA DC Handset: Operating time: Stand-by time / Talk time 600 mAh = up to 100
APPENDIX Declaration of Conformity This device fulfils the requirements stipulated in the EU directives: - 1999/5/EU directive on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity. - 2005/32/EU directive “Energy-using products“. Conformity with the above mentioned directives is confirmed by the CE symbol on the device. To view the complete Declaration of Conformity, please refer to the free download available on our web site www.amplicomms.
APPENDIX free of charge. Rights to claims under the terms of guarantee are annulled following intervention by the purchaser or third parties. Damage caused as a result of improper handling or operation, incorrect positioning or storing, improper connection or installation, Acts of God or other external influence are not covered by the terms of guarantee. In the case of complaints, we reserve the right to repair or replace defect parts or provide a replacement device.
APPENDIX Index 3-Party Conference . . . . . . . . . . . .18 A Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Answering machine on/off . . . . . . .39 Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Auto Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 30 Auto Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 30 B E Earpiece Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Earpiece/loudspeaker volume . . . .20 Ending a call .
APPENDIX L Power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 LED display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 R M Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Medical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Muting the handset ringer . . . . . . .19 Muting the microphone . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX 58 Helpline UK 0844 800 6503 (See page 51 for costs and hours of operation)
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