PowerTel 68 Plus User Guide
At a glance Please open this page for an ‘At a glance’ guide to your PowerTel 68 Plus
At a glance Corded phone base 20 1 2 3 4 1 One−touch button M1 (emergency call number 1) 5 2 Answer on/off 3 Save number 4 One−touch 6 7 8 9 10 19 18 17 16 15 14 button M2 (emergency call number 2) 5 One−touch button M3 (emergency call number 3) 6 Skip to next message 11 7 Display 12 8 Skip to previous 13 9 Quickdial message 10 R−button 11 Redial/Pause 13 Play/Pause 14 Incoming call light 15 Handsfree 16 Handsfree light 17 Increase receiver volume +40 dB 18 Receiver volume light
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Contents Getting started..................................... 5 Emergency calls/One-touch dialling.17 Check box contents.............................. 6 Emergency calls.................................. 18 Set up your phone................................ 7 Store an emergency/ one touch number.............................. 18 Wall mounting (optional)...................... 8 Making and receiving calls................ 11 Make a call........................................... 12 End a call...............
Contents Listen to messages or memos.......... 24 Safety information.............................. 36 Delete a single message or memo.... 25 Disposal............................................... 38 Delete all messages and memos....... 25 Maintenance and guarantee.............. 39 Memory full......................................... 25 Declaration of Conformity.................40 Remote access to your answering machine............................ 26 Index...........................................
Getting started Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 32 for costs and hours of operation) 5
Getting started Getting started Important: please make sure you’ve read the safety information on page 36 before you set up your phone. Check box contents You should have: • • • • • 1 corded phone base 1 handset and handset cable 1 power adapter 1 telephone cable 1 wall mounting bracket Important: use only the power adapter and telephone line cord supplied with your PowerTel 68 Plus otherwise your phone may not work.
Getting started Set up your phone Connect your corded phone base DC 9V 300mA on the back of 1. Plug the power adapter into the socket marked your phone base and the other end into the mains power wall socket and switch on. 2. Plug the telephone cable into the socket marked TEL.LINE on the back of your phone base and the other end into the phone wall socket. 3. Plug one end of the handset cable into the handset and the other end into the side of the base.
Getting started Private exchanges: if your phone is going to use a private exchange (for example, if you have to dial ‘9’ to get an outside line, please follow the steps on page 30). Wall mounting (optional) You can wall mount your telephone if you want to. You will need 2 screws.
Getting started 3. Position the telephone on the bracket, fit the screws in the slots and slide the telphone downwards a little. 4. Rotate the handset hook in the handset cradle 180˚ so that it sticks upwards. This holds the handset in place when wall mounted.
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Making and receiving calls Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 32 for costs and hours of operation) 11
Making and receiving calls Making and receiving calls Make a call 1. Lift the handset or press to dial using handsfree mode. 2. Enter the number you wish to call using your base keypad. 3. End your call by putting the handset back in its cradle or by pressing using handsfree mode. if End a call Simply put the handset back in its base cradle or press if using handsfree mode. Take a call Simply lift the handset or press to answer in handsfree mode.
Making and receiving calls Adjust the handset earpiece volume You can adjust the handset earpiece volume when the +40dB amplification is activated by adjusting the control located underneath the handset . Adjust the tone To adjust the tone produced by the handset earpiece, use the slide control on the right-hand side of the phone’s base . Note: you can only adjust the tone when the +40dB amplification is activated.
Making and receiving calls Use handsfree calling To switch handsfree mode on and off, simply press . To adjust the handsfree volume, use the slide control switch on the right-hand . side of the phone’s base Use a headset (not included) Simply plug your headset into the headset socket marked side of the phone’s base and press the button. on the left-hand Note: when using a headset, the +40dB amplification feature will not work.
Using your quick dial memory Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 32 for costs and hours of operation) 15
Using your quick dial memory Using your quick dial memory You can store 10 telephone numbers (max. 16 digits) under each of the quick dial memory buttons: to . Store a quick dial number 1. Lift the handset and press the button (located under the plastic flap). 2. Enter the phone number you want to store using the keypad and press 3. Press the button under which you want to store the number, you have a choice of buttons to . 4. Replace the handset, the entry has been saved.
Emergency calls/ One-touch dialling Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 32 for costs and hours of operation) 17
Emergency calls/One-touch dialling Emergency calls You can use the emergency call buttons to call the emergency services exchange or to contact specific people in the event of an emergency. Note: there are several emergency services exchanges available. In some countries, these may be subject to a charge. You can also use the phone as a private emergency call device within the family.
Emergency Calls/One-touch dialling Removing the cover for the one-touch buttons Grip the cover between your thumb and index finger and remove it as shown in the diagram below. Insert the required picture or photograph under the cover and replace it back on the button. Dial an emergency/one-touch number 1. Lift the handset or press to dial using handsfree. 2. Press the one-touch button you require: automatically. , or M3 M3 M1 M1 M1M2 M2 M2M3 .
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Using your answering machine Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 32 for costs and hours of operation) 21
Using your answering machine Using your answering machine Follow these easy steps to set up and use your answering machine. Once you’ve switched your answering machine on, when you receive any messages, the indicator will flash and the number of messages will be displayed. Switch answering machine on or off To switch your answering machine on and off, simply press the (located under the plastic flap).
Using your answering machine button until you hear the correct 3. Repeatedly press and release the hour announced and press to confirm. 4. Repeatedly press and release the button until you hear the correct minute announced and press the button. The day and time you set will be announced. Note: if there is a power failure, you will need to set the day and time again. Record your outgoing message You can change the default answering message to your own. Your outgoing message can be up to 60 seconds long.
Using your answering machine Set the answer delay You can choose either 2 or 6 rings before your answering machine answers any incoming call 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. Therefore, you can hang up after 3 rings knowing you have no new messages and you won’t be charged for the call.
Using your answering machine Here are some functions you may find useful: • • • • to play the message press to stop playback, press to repeat playback of the message, press to play the previous message, press and hold • to play the next message, press Delete a single message or memo 1. Play the message or memo you want to delete by pressing 2. Press the . button during playback of the message or memo to delete it. Delete all messages and memos Note: all messages/memos will be deleted.
Using your answering machine Remote access to your answering machine You can call your answering machine from another Touchtone™ telephone to hear your messages and operate other functions when you’re away from home. You need to use a 3 digit PIN code to access your answering machine. The 3 digit PIN code can be found on a label on the underside of the telephone.
Using your answering machine Remote instructions guide While listening to your messages from a remote location, enter these numbers to manage your messages.
Using your answering machine Room monitoring You can use the remote access feature to switch the microphone in the answering machine on in order to listen for noises and monitor the room in which the answering machine is located. See the ‘Remote instructions guide’ on page 27.
Use on a private branch exchange Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 32 for costs and hours of operation) 29
Use 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 button. You’ll need to check your private exchange manual to find out which timing to use for your exchange. You can choose two recall timings: 100ms (Short) and 300ms (Long). To set the recall time 100/300 1. Use the sliding switch R 100ms or 300ms.
Help and support Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 32 for costs and hours of operation) 31
Help 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 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. If you’ve a claim on your 2-year guarantee, please contact your supplier.
Help and support My phone doesn’t ring Check that the ringer is on. See page 13. 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. Check that your answering machine is connected and switched on. See page 22. 2. Answering memory may be full. See page 25. My remote access isn’t working 1.
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General information Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 32 for costs and hours of operation) 35
General 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.
General information Energy efficient power adapter The included mains adapter meets the eco-design requirements of the European Union (Directive 2005/32/EG). Thus, its power consumption is considerably lower, both in operated as well as in non-operated mode, compared with the mains adapter of previous design.
General information Disposal You are obliged to dispose of consumable goods properly in accordance with the applicable legal regulations. symbol on this product indicates that electrical and electronic The apparatus and batteries must be disposed of separately from domestic waste at suitable collection points provided by the public waste authorities. Batteries can also often be disposed of at the point of sale. Packaging materials must be disposed of according to local regulations.
General information Maintenance and guarantee Maintenance • • 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.
General information In the case of complaints, we reserve the right to repair or replace defect parts or provide a replacement device. Replacement parts or devices become our property. Rights to compensation in the case of damage are excluded where there is no evidence or intent or gross negligence by the manufacturer. 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.
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Index A Adjusting the handsfree volume 14 Adjusting the earpiece volume 13 Answer delay 24 Answering machine 22 B Boosting the earpiece volume 12 C Call in to check messages 26 Check the contents of the box 6 Connecting the base 7 D Day/time 22 Declaration of Conformity 40 Delete messages 25 Dialling pause 30 Dialling phone numbers from a quickdial button 16 E Earpiece volume 12, 13 End a call 12 42 G Guarantee 39 H Handsfree 13 Headset use 14 Help 32 L Language 22 Last number redial 12 Listening to your
Index Q Quickdial 16 R Recall 30 Record a memo 24 Record your outgoing message 23 Redial 12 Remote access 26 U Using a headset 14 Using remote access 26 Using the answering machine 22 V Volume 13, 14 W Wall mounting your telephone 8-9, 45 Restore the pre-recorded outgoing message 23 Ringer volume 13 S Safety information 36 Set the answer delay 24 Set the answer machine language 22 Setting the recall time 30 Storing a quickdial entry 16 T Take a call 12 Tone control 13 Helpline 0844 800 6503 (See page 32
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