PhotoDECT Amplified Digital Cordless Telephone With Large Buttons English
CONTENTS CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION Unpacking the Telephone 4 5 DESCRIPTION General Description 6 6 INSTALLATION Location Setting Up Battery Use On/Off Settings 14 14 15 16 17 HANDSET SETTINGS Alarm Setting Audio Setup Ringer Setup Tone Setup Range Alarm Language Setting HS Label Auto Answer LCD Settings Date & Time Setting Select Base Handset Default 18 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 31 32 BASE SETTINGS Terminate Handset Dial Mode Setting 33 33 34 1
CONTENTS Flash Time Setting Modify PIN Base Default 35 36 37 USING THE TELEPHONE Making a Call Receiving a Call Hands Free Mute Function Receiving Volume Last Number Redial Recalling Recent Numbers Adding Recent Numbers to the Phone Book Deleting Recent Numbers Flash Signal Paging the Handset Call Timer Key Lock 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 44 46 46 46 46 CALLER ID 47 View Caller ID Book 48 Dial a Number from the Caller ID Book 48 Add a Number from the Caller ID Book to the Phone Book 49 Delete a Number f
CONTENTS Dialling using a Phone Book Entry Modify a Phone Book Entry Delete a Phone Book Entry Delete all Phone Book Entries Phone Book Status 53 54 55 56 57 PHOTO DIAL Storing a Number to Photo Dial Memory Dialling a Photo Dial Number Delete and Replace a Photo Dial Number Delete all Photo Dial Numbers 58 58 58 58 58 ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES Register a New Handset Select a Base Release a Handset Internal Calls Call Transfer between Handsets Three Way Conference Call 59 60 61 61 62 63 64 CALL WAITI
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing your Geemarc PhotoDECT telephone. This telephone offers all the advantages of cordless technology (compliant with Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications-DECT standard) together with an easy to see big button keypad, ideal for those who suffer with poor sight. There are photo dial buttons, also designed to make dialling easier because you will be able to identify these photo dial buttons with pictures of your friends and family.
DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking the Telephone When unpacking the telephone, you should find the following in the box: • 1 PhotoDECT handset • 1 PhotoDECT base • 1 Mains power adaptor • 1 Telephone line cord • 2 x AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries • 1 User Guide For product support and help visit our website at www.geemarc.
DESCRIPTION General Description Handset Description (front) Earpiece LCD Display Cancel / Mute Key Menu / OK Key Redial Key Scroll up / Caller ID Key Scroll down / Phonebook Key Intercom Key Dial / Speaker Key End / Power Key Numerical Keypad Microphone 6
DESCRIPTION Handset Description (Rear) Speaker Battery Compartment Cover Charging Contacts 7
DESCRIPTION Base Description (Top) Charging Pins Base Display Direct Picture Memory Buttons Page Button MEMO Button Base Description (Rear) Power Jack Phone Line Jack 8
DESCRIPTION Dial/Speaker key Make/Answer a call Activates the speakerphone if pressed during a call End/Power key End a call. Long press to power the telephone on and off Navigation Button Up/CID key Scroll up through lists and menu options. Increase the earpiece/speakerphone volume during a call. Enter the Caller ID book Down/Phonebook key Scroll down through lists and menu options. Decrease the earpiece/speakerphone volume during a call.
DESCRIPTION Menu key (left) Enter the menu functions in standby mode. Confirm selections & actions. Performs "Flash" function.. Menu key (right) Return to the previous menu. Activate mute during a call. Delete an incorrect character/digit Star key Press and hold to turn on/off keypad lock function. Set up a conference call.
DESCRIPTION LCD Screen Description The LCD screen is split into two distinct areas: The icon area. This is found at the top of the screen. This displays the various system icons which help you to use the telephone. The main area. This is found across the centre of the screen.
DESCRIPTION Battery Status icon This is always displayed when your telephone is switched on. It shows the level of battery charge. More bars indicate more battery charge Alarm Icon This indicates that the alarm has been set to ring at a specified time The (left side) key is used to activate the menu. The is used to deactivate the menu and return to standby mode from any menu. The and keys are used to scroll through the menu.
DESCRIPTION Menu Map Caller ID Book Phone Book New Edit Delete Delete All PB Status BS Setting Terminate HS Dial Mode Flash Time Modify PIN BS Reset HS Setting Alarm Audio Setup Ring Setup Tone Setup Language HS Name Auto Answer LCD Contrast Date & Time Select Base HS Reset Registration 13
INSTALLATION Location Ensure you situate the telephone close enough to the power socket so that the cable will reach safely without stretching. Also, the mains power needs to be easily accessible in case you need to disconnect the power. Make sure the telephone is at least 1 metre away from other electrical products e.g.TV, radio and monitors so as to avoid interference. Also, avoid direct heat and sunlight.
INSTALLATION Setting Up Plug the power cable into the power socket on the base. Plug the adaptor end of the power cable into the mains supply and switch the supply on. (*) Connect the line cord plug to the line socket on the base. Connect the other end of the line cord to the PTT socket. (**) Install the rechargeable batteries in the handset. The handset requires two Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) AAA batteries. These are supplied with your telephone.
INSTALLATION Place the handset on the base, a short beep will be heard. The will be displayed on the handset. Once the battery symbol handset is fully charged, the display will show a full battery symbol. The telephone has an automatic charging control to avoid excessive charging. Before the handset can be used, the handset batteries must be charged for a minimum of 15 hours on the PhotoDECT base. Battery Use The icon is continuously displayed at the top right corner of the LCD display.
HANDSET SETTINGS On/Off Settings When the handset is placed on the charger it automatically switches on. Alternatively, press for about 5 seconds. The telephone will enter subscription mode in which the handset is searching for a registered base.
HANDSET SETTINGS Alarm Setting You are able to set an alarm and adjust the settings using the handset. will be displayed if you set the alarm to ring. Press Use (left side) to activate the menu and to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ Press (left side) to confirm Press Use (left side) to select ‘ALARM’ and to scroll through the menu to select ‘ON’or ‘OFF’ If you select ‘ON’ you will be prompted to enter the time in HH:MM format (24 hour format).
HANDSET SETTINGS Audio Setup The hands free speaker volume can be adjusted. Likewise, if using an earpiece, the volume heard through the earpiece can be adjusted. Press Use and Press Use and Press Use (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘AUDIO SETUP’ (left side) to confirm and to scroll through the menu to select ‘SPEAKER VOL’or ‘EARPIECE VOL’.
HANDSET SETTINGS Ringer Setup Ringer Tones There is a choice of 10 handset ringer tones to notify you of incoming calls. You can select different tones to notify you if the call is internal (from other handsets registered to the same base) or external (from the telephone network).
HANDSET SETTINGS Ringer Volume There is a choice of five handset ringer volumes. The handset ringer can also be turned off.
HANDSET SETTINGS Tone Setup A key tone is heard every time you press a key on the handset. This can be switched to silent. Note: Warning tones will still be emitted when an incorrect key is pressed.
HANDSET SETTINGS Range Alarm A beep will emit a sound when the handset is out of range from the base. You are able to enable/disable this audible warning.
HANDSET SETTINGS Language Settings The handset supports nine languages. You can select the language used to display menu options. Press Use and Press Use and Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘LANGUAGE’ (left side) to confirm Use and to scroll through the menu to select the desired language. Each language will be displayed in its own native translation Press (left side) to confirm.
HANDSET SETTINGS HS Label The handset has a name - “HS n” (where n is either 1,2,3,4 or 5). This number indicates that the handset is the nth handset registered to the base i..e. HS 1 is the 1st handset registered to the base. The Handset name is displayed in standby mode. If desired, it can be changed.
HANDSET SETTINGS Auto Answer Auto answer allows you to answer a call by simply picking up the handset from the base without pressing any key. Press Use and Press Use and Press Use Press and (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘AUTO ANSWER’ (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘ON’or ‘OFF’. (left side) to confirm.
HANDSET SETTINGS LCD Settings There are 17 LCD contrast settings available. Press Use and Press Use and Press Use Press and (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘CONTRAST’ (left side) to confirm to scroll through the 17 available contrast levels. (left side) to confirm.
HANDSET SETTINGS Date and Time Setting Date Format The date format displayed on the handset can be changed. The format can be either dd//mm or mm/dd. Press Use (left side) to activate the menu and to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ Press Use and to scroll through the menu to select ‘DATE & TIME’ Press Press Press Use Press and (left side) to confirm (left side) to confirm (left side) again to select ‘DATE FORMAT’ (left side) to confirm.
HANDSET SETTINGS Time Format The time format displayed on the handset can be changed. The format can be either 12 hour or 24 hour. Press Use and Press Use and Press Press Press Use Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘DATE & TIME’ (left side) to confirm (left side) again to select ‘TIME FORMAT’ (left side) to confirm.
HANDSET SETTINGS Date & Time Setting Press Use and Press Use and Press Use (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘DATE & TIME’ (left side) to confirm and to scroll through the menu to select ‘SET DATE’ or ‘SET TIME’ Press (left side) to confirm. Enter the current date or time (24hr format) using the numeric keypad Press (left side) to confirm.
HANDSET SETTINGS Select Base You can select a base from those already registered to the handset Press Use and Press Use and Press Use (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘SELECT BS’ (left side) to confirm and to scroll through the list of registered bases to select the base required Press (left side) to confirm ‘SELECT BS n’will be displayed (n is the number of the registered base).
HANDSET SETTINGS Handset Default You can reset the handset settings to the factory default. Press Use and Press Use and Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS SETTING’ (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘HS RESET’ (left side) to confirm You will be prompted to enter the PIN code (default is 0000). Press (left side) to confirm If the PIN code is accepted, all handset settings will be reset to the factory default.
BASE SETTINGS Terminate Handset You can delete a handset registration from a base. Press Use and Press Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘BS SETTING’ (left side) to confirm (left side) again to select ‘TERMINATE HS’ You will be prompted to enter the PIN code (default is 0000).
BASE SETTINGS Dial Mode Setting In the UK, all telephone exchanges now use Tone dialling. The dial mode setting is pre-set to Tone. If your telephone does not dial out, it is probably being used from an older private switchboard (PBX). In this case, the dial mode must be changed to Pulse.
BASE SETTINGS Flash Time Setting The flash time setting can be changed. Press Use and Press Use and Press Use Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘BS SETTING’ (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘FLASH TIME’ (left side) to confirm and to scroll through the menu to select ‘Flash 1’or ‘Flash 2’. (left side) to confirm.
BASE SETTINGS Modify PIN The PIN is pre-set to ‘0000’. This can be changed – this is recommended for confidentiality. Press Use and Press Use and Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘BS SETTING’ (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘MODIFY PIN’ (left side) to confirm You will be prompted to enter the old PIN code (default is 0000). If the old PIN code is accepted, you will be prompted to enter a new PIN code.
BASE SETTINGS Base Default You can reset the base settings to the factory default. Press Use and Press Use and Press (left side) to activate the menu to scroll through the menu to select ‘BS SETTING’ (left side) to confirm to scroll through the menu to select ‘BS RESET’ (left side) to confirm You will be prompted to enter the PIN code (default is 0000). Press (left side) to confirm If the PIN code is accepted, all base settings will be reset to the factory default.
USING THE TELEPHONE Making a Call Pick up handset. Press . will be displayed on the LCD When you hear dialing tone, dial the number on the keypad. To end the call simply press or place the handset on the base Pre-Dialling Pick up handset.
USING THE TELEPHONE Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received the telephone rings. If the caller can be identified (due to subscription to a Caller ID service), the caller’s telephone number will be displayed. If this caller’s number is stored on the Phonebook, the associated name will be displayed. Press .
USING THE TELEPHONE Mute Function If you wish, you can speak privately to someone else in the room with you without your caller overhearing. You will still be able to hear the caller but they cannot hear you during the mute operation. During a call, press (right side) The LCD will show‘CALL MUTED’ which indicates that your voice is muted to the call and the caller cannot hear you speaking Press (right side) again to resume the coversation.
USING THE TELEPHONE Last Number Redial To redial the last number dialled: Pick up handset. Press in standby mode Press to dial the number Recalling Recent Numbers You can call back any of the last 10 numbers dialled as follows: Pick up handset. Press in standby mode Use and to scroll through the dialled numbers until you find the number you wish to call Press to dial the number Notes: • • When no numbers are found, EMPTY is displayed If the redial memory is full i.e.
USING THE TELEPHONE Adding Recent Numbers to the Phone Book Pick up handset.
USING THE TELEPHONE Press (left side) to confirm.
USING THE TELEPHONE Deleting Recent Numbers To delete a specific number in the redial memory Pick up handset.
USING THE TELEPHONE To delete all numbers in the redial memory Pick up handset.
USING THE TELEPHONE Flash Signal The (left side) key can also be used with special services such as Call Waiting (if provided by your service provider) or transferring external calls to another extension within a private switchboard. The LCD will display ‘R’.
CALLER ID The features described in this section are only available if you subscribe to a Caller ID service from your network provider. Caller ID means you can see who is calling on your handset display (provided the number is not withheld, unavailable or is an international call). The display shows ‘PRIVATE’ for a witheld number.
CALLER ID View Caller ID Book Press (left side) to activate the menu Press (left side) to select ‘CID BOOK’ The list of numbers in the Caller ID book will be displayed Use and to scroll through the list Alternatively, you can access the book by pressing in standby mode. key whilst Note: If there are no caller ID telephone numbers in the call book, ‘EMPTY’ is displayed Dial a Number from the Caller ID Book Pick up handset.
CALLER ID Add a Number from the Caller ID Book to the Phone Book Press Pick up handset and press MENU (left side) to chose MORE in standby mode The list of numbers in the Caller ID book will be displayed Use and Press to scroll through the list until you find the required number (left side) again to select ‘ADD TO PB’ The display will show ‘NAME?’Enter the name you wish using the numeric keypad (see character map below) Press (left side) to confirm The display will show the selected number from the C
CALLER ID Delete a Number from the Caller ID Book Press Pick up handset and Press MENU (left side) to chose More in standby mode Use and to scroll through the list until you find the number you wish to delete Press Use (left side) to select and to scroll through the menu to select ‘DELETE’ Press (left side) to confirm You will be prompted to confirm, press again to confirm (left side) Delete All Numbers from the Caller ID Book Pick up handset.
PHONE BOOK Telephone numbers can be stored in the phone book. It allows you to store frequently used numbers so that you can easily make a call without having to remember or enter the telephone number The phone book can contain 50 entries. Each phone number can contain up to 20 digits and have a name of up to 12 characters.
PHONE BOOK Press (left side) to confirm. You can then repeat the process again and add another entry to the phonebook or press to return to standby or wait 30 seconds Note: Press (right side) to clear the last digit and then enter the correct number (right side) for more than one second to clear all Press digits entered and return to standby mode. Insert Pause Inserting a pause provides a delay of 3 seconds. This is necessary with some telephone systems.
PHONE BOOK View Phone Book Entries Pick up handset. Press in standby mode The list of names in the phone book will be displayed Use Press and to scroll through the list to find the required name (left side) to view the telephone number Dialling using a Phone Book Entry Pick up handset.
PHONE BOOK Modify a Phone Book Entry Press Use (left side) to activate the menu and Press Use and Press Use to scroll through the menu to select ‘PHONE BOOK’ (left side) to select to scroll through the menu to select ‘EDIT’ (left side) to select and to scroll through the list to find the required phone book entry to be modified Press (left side) to confirm The curser will start to flash on the right hand side of the name.
PHONE BOOK Press (left side) to confirm Use and to scroll through the melody menu to select desired ringer tone. As you scroll through, the telephone demonstrates the selected melody. If you want to set a VIP number, you should select a special ring tone for it. The ring tone should be different from the external ring you have set. You can set up to 9 VIP ring tones associated with 9 numbers Press (left side) to confirm.
PHONE BOOK Press (left side) to select You will be prompted to confirm, press again to confirm (left side) Delete All Phone Book Entries Press Use (left side) to activate the menu and Press Use and Press to scroll through the menu to select ‘PHONE BOOK’ (left side) to select to scroll through the menu to select ‘DELETE ALL’ (left side) to select You will be prompted to confirm, press again to confirm 56 (left side)
PHONE BOOK Phone book Status The phone book status shows the number of entries already stored in the phone book e.g.
PHOTO DIAL Storing a Number to Photo Dial Memory There are 10 photo dial memory buttons. You can slip your contact’s photograph under the perspex of the button. This is very useful if you tend to forget telephone numbers or names. Press MEMO (found on the base) whilst the telephone is on-hook ‘- - - - - - - - - - -‘ is displayed. Enter the telephone number to be stored (up to 32 digits) using the numeric keypad found on the base (M0-M9).
ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES The handset that came with your base is already registered to the base (factory setting). This is registered as handset 1. Each additional handset you purchase must be registered to the base. Up to 5 handsets can be registered to one base unit. This means you can make internal calls between registered handsets, transfer an incoming call between handsets and answer a call anywhere in the office/home at any time as all the handsets will call at the same time.
ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES Register a new Handset Before registering a handset to the base, you should press and hold the key on the bottom of the base for about 5 seconds and then release it. Press Use (left side) to activate the menu and Press Use and to scroll through the menu to select ‘REGISTRATION’ (left side) to select to scroll through the base names list Press (left side) to select desired base.
ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES Select a Base Your handset can be used with up to 4 bases. See Select Base in Handset Settings. Note: In order to use the handset with more than one base unit, the handset must be registered with each base (see Register a New Handset section). Release a Handset A registered handset can be removed from a base if necessary. See Terminate Handset in Base Settings.
ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES Internal Calls When using several handsets registered to the same base unit, you can make internal calls and transfer external calls between handsets. Make an Internal Call Press Enter the handset number you wish to page (1-5) Notes: If an incorrect handset number is entered i.e. one that does not exist, the handset wil sound an error tone Receive an Internal Call The paged handset will ring.
ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES Call Transfer between Handsets An external call can be transferred from one handset to another. During an external call, when you wish to transfer the call. press . Your external caller will be placed on hold Enter the handset number you wish to transfer to (1-5) The paged handset will ring. The calling handset number will be dsiplayed on the LCD display ‘ HS n CALLING’ To answer the paged handset, press If required, you may now speak to the paged user.
ADDITIONAL HANDSETS & BASES Three Way Conference Call When you have both an external call and an intercom call in progress, you can set up a three way conference call During an external call. press . Your external caller will be placed on hold Enter the handset number you wish to join the three way conference call (1-5) The paged handset will ring.
CALL WAITING Caller ID on Call Waiting When you subscribe to a Call Waiting service from your local telephone service provider, the LCD will display the name and number of the second caller while you are having a conversation with the first caller. Press caller (left side) + the number 2 to answer the second When you have finished with the second caller press (left side) again + the number 2 to resume your conversation with the first caller.
TROUBLESHOOTING General Checks • Make sure that the telephone line cord and adaptor are correctly plugged in and they are not damaged. • Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. • Make sure that the batteries are fully charged. • Connect another telephone to the telephone PTT socket or move your telephone to another socket to track if the failure is coming from your telephone or your PTT socket. • Make sure the power adaptor is properly connected Handset not registering • See general checks.
TROUBLESHOOTING A warning tone is heard during a call: • The batteries are empty. The handset needs to be replaced in the base in order to recharge. • You are out of the base coverage area. No number is displayed when the telephone rings: • Please contact your telephone network provider to get the caller ID service. • Even if you have subscribed to a caller ID service, if the caller does not want to show their number (private number), the display will show ‘PRIVATE’.
SAFETY INFORMATION General Only use the power supply included with the product. Only use the approved rechargeable batteries supplied. Do not open the handset (except to replace the handset batteries) or base. Contact the helpline for all repairs. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/ or the release of toxic chemicals. Do not place objects on the line cord or power cable that may cause damage.
GUARANTEE From the moment your Geemarc product is purchased, Geemarc guarantee it for the period of one year. During this time, all repairs or replacements (at our discretion) are free of charge. Should you experience a problem then contact our help line or visit our website at www.geemarc.com. The guarantee does not cover accidents, negligence or breakages to any parts. The product must not be tampered with or taken apart by anyone who is not an authorized Geemarc representative.
GUARANTEE Electrical connection: The apparatus is designed to operate from a 230V 50Hz supply only. (Classified as ‘hazardous voltage’ according to EN60950 standard). The apparatus does not incorporate an integral power on/off switch. To disconnect the power, either switch off supply at the mains power socket or unplug the AC adaptor. When installing the apparatus, ensure that the mains power socket is readily accessible.
RECYCLING DIRECTIVES The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) has been put in place for the products at the end of their useful life are recycled in the best way. When this product is finished with, please do not put it in your domestic waste bin. Please use one of the following disposal options: - Remove the batteries and deposit them in an appropriate WEEE skip. Deposit the product in an appropriate WEEE skip. - Or, hand the old product to the retailer.
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