Oricom eco Series USER GUIDE eco700 DECT Digital Cordless Telephone with Answering System eco70 DECT Digital Cordless Telephone Keep this user guide for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Getting Started 2 Basic Operation 8 Caller ID Operation 11 LNR Function (Last Number Redial) 13 Phonebook 14 Cordless Handset Operation 15 Answering Machine Operation (eco700 Only) 19 Remote operation (eco700 Only) 23 Customer Support 25 Appendix 26
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT • Avoid exposure of this telephone to moisture or liquid. • To prevent electric shock, do not open the handset or base cabinet. • Avoid metallic contact (e.g. metal clips, keys) between the battery contacts and charging conductors. • There is a slight chance that the telephone could be damaged by an electrical storm. It is recommended that users unplug the phone from the mains supply and telephone socket during a storm.
2 Getting Started Installation and Charger 1. Connect the mains adaptor (supplied) to the socket on the back of the base unit and to the wall mains supply. 2. Connect the telephone cord to the phone socket on the back of the base unit and into the wall phone socket. 3. Insert 2 rechargeable Ni-MH AAA batteries (included), observing the correct polarity, into the battery compartment on the handset. Slide the battery door firmly into place. 4.
Getting Started 3 Pack contents Purchasing additional handsets Depending on the model you have purchased this pack should contain the following items: You may expand your eco70/700 by adding more handsets (eco7050). These can be purchased separately from the retailer where you purchased the product, or directly from Oricom (Australia). The eco70/700 can accommodate a total of 5 cordless handsets. If any of these are missing, please contact Oricom directly.
4 Getting Started Your cordless handset 1 LCD Display 2 Talk 3 Left / Recall / Dial mode 4 Handsfree 1 5 Phonebook 6 Right / CID (Caller ID) 2 3 6 7 Intercom 4 5 7 8 8 Delete / Mute 9 Numeric keys 10 * / Ringer Off (On) 9 11 Ringer Melody / Ringer Volume / Receiver Volume 12 # / Keypad lock 10 12 11 13 13 LNR (Last Number Redial) / Pause /Long (Short) flash
Getting Started Answering machine (eco700) 1 Talk/Charging state indication 1 2 LCD Display 2 3 Number or Character indication 3 4 Power supply indication 4 5 5 Speaker Volume down / Ring 6 7 8 6 Speaker Volume Up / Code 9 10 11 12 8 Delete 7 Power On/Off /Stop 9 OGM / Rewind 10 Fast Forward / MEMO 11 Page 12 Play / Pause/ Clock 5
6 Getting Started eco700 1 2 1 Connected with DC adaptor 2 Connected with telephone cord eco70 1 2
Getting Started 7 Understanding the cordless handset display Left Arrow / Phonebook records are being reviewed Battery level (3 bars fully charged) Ringer is turned off Speakerphone on Keypad lock Connected to telephone line Flashes when there is an incoming call X appears: microphone muted Caller display Antenna in range / out of range Intercom call to another handset Right Arrow / Message waiting
8 Basic Operation During standby Note: If the power is not connected to the base unit. The cordless handset CANNOT operate. Cordless handset's LCD display HANDSET 1 : Handset number : Current battery level : A constant signal icon indicates the cordless handset is linked to the base unit. When signal icon is flashing the handset needs to be re-registered. Answering an incoming call When there is an incoming call, the phone rings and flashes flashes and the on the display.
Basic Operation 9 Mute feature Checking the signal strength Place a call on hold so that the caller will NOT be able to hear you but you can still hear the caller. The signal icon displays the link status between your handset and the base unit. A steady icon means your handset and the base unit are linked. A flashing icon means your handset and the base unit are not linked. During talking mode, 1. Press [ ] key on the handset to mute the call, shown on the display. 2.
10 Basic Operation Recall selection Handsfree mode You can use the Recall button on your telephone when using your network operator's services such as call waiting etc. A subscription may apply for these services. Contact your network operator for more information. If this is not working correctly, change the setting using the instruction below: During talking or standby mode, 1. Press [ ] key to switch to speakerphone mode. 2. Press [ ] key again to cancel this feature.
Caller ID Operation 11 If you subscribe to your telephone operators service (charges may apply), numbers of the incoming calls will be displayed on the screen and stored in the call log (please consult your telephone service provider for details). The eco70/700 series can store the last 20 calls including: the record number, date/time, and phone number (up to 23 digits for the cordless handset). flashes on the When you have new/unanswered calls, cordless handset.
12 Caller ID Operation Store a CID number Delete CID record(s) You can save a CID record into the Phonebook/Direct memory provided that it contains a valid phone number and the Phonebook/Direct memory is not full. While you are viewing the CID record that you wish to delete, While you are viewing the CID record that you wish to save, ] key for about 2 seconds. The 1. Press and hold [ following will appear on the display. Press and hold [ ] key for about 3 seconds.
LNR Function (Last Number Redial) 13 Redial the last number Your cordless handset stores the last 3 external numbers dialled, up to 24 digits per number. If the number exceeds 24 digits, the last 24 digits will be stored to memory. During standby mode, ] key. 1. Press [ 2. When necessary, press [ ] key again until you have selected your desired number. 3. Press [ ] key to dial. Or 1. Press [ 2. Press [ ] key. ] key to redial the last number.
14 Phonebook Add new records You can store up to 10 phonebook records in each handset. Each record can contain up to 24 digits per number. During standby mode, ] key until the icon appears on 1. Press and hold [ the display. 2. Press the numeric keys to enter the telephone number. If you made a mistake, press [ ] key to edit it. Press and hold [ ] key to delete the entire number. 3. Press [ ] key to confirm. 4. Press the numeric keys to enter the memory location (0-9) where you want to store the number. 5.
Cordless Handset Operation 15 Voicemail indication – network service Note: Volcemail Indication Service. Requires subscription with your netwok service provider. Voicemail indication is a visual voicemail alert. On this icon when there is a phone, you will see an envelope voicemail waiting in your service providers mailbox. Retrieving Voicemail(s) To retrieve your voicemail(s), consult your service provider.
16 Cordless Handset Operation Multi-handset Operation Your eco70/700 series phone can have up to 5 handsets registered to the base unit. Each handset has its own number HS-1, HS-2, HS-3, HS-4 and HS-5, shown on the left-hand side of the display.
Cordless Handset Operation 17 Note: When the keypad is locked, [ ] key and [ INT ] key can be used to answer an external or intercom call. Registration Register new handsets on the eco70/700 base The handsets which come in the same pack are already registered to the base. If you buy new handsets. You need to register them before use. 2. Press 1 and the handset begins to search for the base. 3. Enter the base pin code (0000). If the pin is wrong, the handset will restart searching for the base. 4.
18 Answering Machine Operation (eco700 Only) The base has a built-in digital answering machine with a recording capacity of 11 min. The answering machine can be operated remotely and features the possibility of recording two outgoing messages (OGM 1 and OGM 2) (maximum of 2 min). There are 2 possibilities: • With OGM 1, the caller has the possibility to leave a message • With OGM 2, only the outgoing message is given without the caller having the opportunity to leave a message The max.
Answering Machine Operation (eco700 Only) 19 Erasing the Outgoing Message Setting number of Rings Erase the outgoing message as follows: The number of rings after which the answering machine will answer calls can be set from 2 – 9 and TS (Toll saver). The standard setting is 3 rings. In Toll saver mode, the machine will answer after 5 rings if there are no new messages, and after 2 rings if there are new messages.
20 Answering Machine Operation (eco700 Only) Note: • If you do not press any keys for 3 seconds, the machine will revert back to the answering machine menu, without changing the settings. • • Checking number of Rings • • • • Press the [ ] key briefly. The display will show the number of rings set. Programming the VIP Code ] or [ ] keys to set the second digit Press [ of the VIP code. Press the [ ] key to confirm the second number. The display will show the current set 3rd digit of the VIP code.
Answering Machine Operation (eco700 Only) 21 • • • Press [ ] button to confirm setting and jump to next, it will prompt "Set hour", pause then prompt current hour in 24 hours format. Press [ ] or [ ] to select hours. Press [ ] button to confirm setting and jump to next, it will prompt "Set minute", pause then prompt current minute. User would press [ ] or [ ] to select minutes Press [ ] button to confirm setting, it will prompt the newly set day, hours and minute then back to standby or off mode.
22 Answering Machine Operation (eco700 Only) – go to the previous message by pressing the [ ] key twice. – stop playback by pressing the Stop [ ] key. – interrupt playback by pressing the Pause key [ ]. Press the play [ ] key again to restart playback. – go to the next message by pressing the [ ] key. Erasing Messages Erasing Messages One at a Time during Playback Start message playback as explained above.
Remote operation (eco700 Only) 23 The answering machine can only be operated remotely using a touch-tone phone (DTMF tone selection system). • • • • • Call your machine. The answering machine picks up the line, you hear the outgoing message and a beep. After the beep, slowly dial the VIP code (default 321). You will hear two short beeps for confirmation. Enter the next codes to use the desired function: Listening to Messages • Press [ 2 ] (listen to messages). The answer machine will play the messages.
24 Remote operation (eco700 Only) Turning answering machine on remotely If the answering machine is switched off, you can turn it on remotely. • • • • • Call your machine. The machine will pick up automatically after 16 rings and play outgoing message 2. After the beep tone dial the VIP code (default 321) slowly during the message plays. Press the '9' key. A long beep will be heard. Press [ 6] to stop operation.
Customer Support 25 If you feel this product is not working correctly please consult the user guide and ensure that you are using the product in accordance with the instructions. Remove all extra telephone equipment and connect only this telephone directly to the telephone socket. If the fault is still present, connect another telephone (if available) to the telephone socket. The results will show you whether the fault lies with this unit or with the telephone line.
26 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) No dial tone on the cordless handset. 1. The base unit is not properly connected. 2. Too far from the base unit. 3. Battery charge is low. 4. Incorrect battery polarity. 5. Re-register handset. 1. Check CONNECTION to power and telephone line. 2. Move handset CLOSER to base unit. 3. CHARGE battery. 4. RE-INSERT batteries and check + and . 5. Handset not registered. Antenna symbol is flashing. 1. The handset is not registered.
Appendix 27 Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Bad audio quality (crackles,echo, etc.). 1. Interference from nearby electrical appliance. 2. Base unit is installed in a room with thick walls. 3. The handset is too far from the base unit. 4. If you have Broadband/ADSL you need a in line filter (not supplied). 1. Try a different connection point, one that is away from other electrical appliances. 2. Install the base unit in a DIFFERENT room OR use EXTENSION leads. 3.
28 Appendix Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) eco700 Answering System (ONLY) Answering machine does not record messages. 1. The answer machine may be turned off. 2. The memory may be full. 3. Answer mode may be set to ANSWER ONLY. 1. Switch the answering machine on. 2. Delete some messages. 3. Change the mode to ANSWER & REC. Cannot access messages remotely. 1. Remote access may be switched off. 2. Wrong PIN is entered. 1. Switch Remote access on. 2. Enter the PIN once again.
Appendix 29 Product Specifications Phone – Oricom eco70/700 Specifications Frequency range 1.88-1.897 GHz (bandwidth=20MHz) Channel bandwidth 1.
30 Appendix Warranty Information (Australia) Oricom makes no other warranties or conditions, express or implied, including as to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, except as stated in this Warranty. Any implied warranties that may be imposed by law are limited in duration to the Warranty Period. Oricom warrants that the product is free from defects in materials or workmanship during the Warranty Period.
Appendix 31 No change to the conditions of this Warranty is valid unless it is made in writing and signed by an authorised representative of Oricom. Oricom is not liable for any damages caused by the product or the failure of the product to perform, including any lost profits or savings or special, incidental or consequential damages. Oricom is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by you on behalf of a third party.
32 Appendix REN (RN for New Zealand) The REN (Ringer Equivalence Number) or (RN) is of significance only if you wish to connect more than 1 telephone to your telephone line. A standard telephone line has a maximum REN capacity of 3 (RN of 5). It is possible to connect 3 (5) devices with a REN of 1 (RN of 1) with no degradation to the product’s performance. Exceeding this limit may cause the volume of the ringer in any phone to decrease or not ring at all.
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