Oricom DECT Digital Cordless Telephone USER GUIDE eco71 DECT Digital Cordless Phone eco710 DECT Digital Cordless Phone with answering system Keep this user guide for future reference. Always retain your proof of purchase in case of warranty service and register your product on line at: AUSTRALIA: www.oricom.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Getting Started 3 Phone Function Keys 7 What the icons mean? 10 Your Telephone Operations 11 Using your phonebook 17 Using the redial list 20 Using the call log 21 Answering machine operation by handset 22 Using the intercom 24 Advanced use of your telephone 26 Answering machine settings 29 Troubleshooting 31 WARRANTY 34 Customer Support 36
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT 1 • Because the phone works by sending radio signals between base station and handset, wearers of hearing aids may experience interference in the form of a humming noise. • Your phone can interfere with electrical equipment such as answering machines, TV and radio sets, clock radios and computers if placed too close. It is recommended that you position the base unit at least one metre from such appliances. • Avoid exposure of this telephone to moisture or liquid.
2 SAFETY INFORMATION • Do not use your telephone during an electrical storm thunderstorm as it is possible to get an electric shock. Refer to information contained in White pages directory. • This phone is designed for connection to a PSTN telephone line or an analogue extension port of a PBX system. If you connect this device to a digital extension of a PBX, damage may result to the PBX. CAUTION ! Use only the mains adaptors supplied with this product.
Getting Started Getting started Location You need to place the base unit within 2 metres of the mains power socket and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. Your cordless phone works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base. Putting it as high as possible ensures the best signal.
4 Getting Started Tip! It is good practice to put the cordless handset on the charging cradle when it is not in use to ensure that the handset is always fully charged. WARNING ! DO NOT USE STANDARD/ALKALINE BATTERIES IN THIS PRODUCT, AS THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION AND/ OR INJURY. ONLY USE THE Ni-MH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES SPECIFIED IN THIS USER GUIDE. CONTACT ORICOM FOR REPLACEMENT BATTERIES. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Never use non-rechargeable batteries.
Getting Started 5 Purchasing additional handsets You may expand your cordless system by adding more handsets (eco7150). These can be purchased separately from the retailer where you purchased the product, or directly from Oricom (Australia) TELEPHONE WALL SOCKET www.oricom.com.au. The eco71 and eco710 can accommodate a total of 4 cordless handsets.
6 Getting Started Charging the batteries Interference Before the handset is used for the first time, insert it in the base/charging station for at least 14 hours. The handset warms up during the charging process. This is normal and does not represent a risk. Do not charge the handset with charging units from other manufacturers. The battery charge status is indicated in the display. When the battery charge has reached its lower limit value, the battery icon flashes in the display.
PACK CONTENTS Phone Function Keys Phone Function Keys Handset The buttons in this operating manual are depicted with a uniform contour. Therefore, slight deviations in the appearance of the symbols on the telephone buttons compared to those shown here are possible.
8 Phone Function Keys 10 END button - End a call - Press and hold to turn the handset on/off - Exit the menu/operation 11 R (Recall button) V CD 12 Redial button - Enter redial list and dial the recent number 13 [#] button - Insert a pause.
9 Phone Function Keys Answering machine operation (eco710 ONLY) You can use the keys on the base station to perform the basic functions of the answering machine.
10 What the icons mean? What the icons mean? Icon Name Description Battery Charge Level Indicates battery is fully discharged. Battery Charge Level Indicates battery is fully charged. Call Indicates that an external call is connected or held. Icon blinks when receiving an incoming call. Message Indicates you have a new Voice Mail message. Caller display Indicates you have new missed calls, or the call log is being viewed. Phonebook Displays when the phonebook is accessed.
Your Telephone Operations Your Telephone Operations Switching on/off Press and hold the END button for more than 2 seconds to switch on/off the handset in standby mode. You can switch the handset off and save battery charge. Note: 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.
12 Your Telephone Operations 4. Press BACK/CLEAR 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. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t PERSONAL SET and then press OK key to select. 3. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t LANGUAGE and then press OK key to select. 4.
Your Telephone Operations Answer and end a call 1. When the phone rings, press TALK key. 2. To end a conversation, press END button. 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.
14 Your Telephone Operations 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. Activate/deactivate key tone 2. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t PERSONAL SET and then press OK key to select. A single tone is emitted when a key is pressed. You can enable or disable the key tone. By default, the key tone is ON. 3. Press the Navigation key to select HANDSET TONE and then press OK key to select and show RING VOLUME. Press the OK key again to select. 1.
Your Telephone Operations Set time format 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. 2. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t CLOCK&ALARM and then press OK key to select. 3. Press the Navigation key to select SET FORMAT and then press OK key to select. 4. Press OK key to enter TIME FORMAT. The current setting is displayed. 5. Press the Navigation key to select 12 HOURS or 24 HOURS and then press OK key to confirm. A confirmation beep is played. Set date format 1.
16 Your Telephone Operations Set alarm tone 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. 2. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t CLOCK&ALARM and then press OK key to select. 3. Press the Navigation key to select ALARM TONE and then press OK key to select. 4. Press the Navigation key to select MELODY 1, MELODY 2 or MELODY 3 and then press OK key to confirm. A confirmation beep is played.
Using your phonebook Using your phonebook Your phone can store up to 20 phonebook memories. Each phonebook entry can have a maximum of 24 digits for the phone number and 12 characters for name. How to enter characters? When you select a field in which you can enter text, you can enter the letters that are printed on the keys by pressing the relevant key once or several times. For example, press 2 once to insert the letter ‘A’, press 2 twice to insert the letter B, and so on...
18 Using your phonebook • I nstead of pressing the Navigation key to browse the phonebook entries, you can press the numeric key corresponding to the first letter of the entry you wish to locate. For example, pressing 2 will show the entries starting with A. • P ressing 2 again will show the entries starting with B, and so on... Edit a phonebook entry 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. 2. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t PHONEBOOK and then press OK key to select. 3.
Using your phonebook Add/edit direct access memory 19 Delete direct access memory 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. 2. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t PHONEBOOK and then press OK key to select. 2. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t PHONEBOOK and then press OK key to select. 3. Press the Navigation key to select DIRECT MEM. And then press OK key to select. 4.
20 Using the redial list Using the redial list Delete a redial number 1. Press REDIAL key in standby mode to go to the redial list. The redial list stores the last 5 numbers dialed. A maximum of 24 digits can be displayed for each entry. 2. Press the Navigation key to select an entry and then press MENU key. Access redial list 3. Press the Navigation key to select DELETE and then press OK key to select. 1. Press REDIAL key in standby mode and press Navigation key to browse the redial list.
Using the call log Using the call log To receive Caller ID you may need to contact your telephone service provider, and they will inform you also of any charges for it. Caller ID lets you see the phone numbers of your callers on the handset display, before you answer and in your Call Log afterwards. The Call Log stores the last 10 external calls, whether or not you answered the call, so you can call them back later. Only the most recent call is saved if there are repeat calls from the same number.
22 Answering machine operation by handset (ECO710 ONLY) Answering machine operation by handset (eco710 ONLY) You can use the answer machine menu on the handset to access and change the settings for all the answering machine functions. Turn the answering machine on or off 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. 2. Press the Navigation key to select ANSW MACHINE and then press OK key to select. 3. Press the Navigation key to select ANSW. ON/OFF and then press OK key to select. 4.
Answering machine operation by handset (ECO710 ONLY) Record a personalized outgoing message • Y ou can choose to replace the predefined OGM with your own pre-recorded personalized messages. 1. Press the MENU key to enter menu selection. 2. Press the Navigation key to select ANSW MACHINE and then press OK key to select. 3. Press the Navigation key to select RECORD OGM and then press OK key to select. 4. Press the Navigation key to select ANSWER ONLY or ANSW.&RECORD and then press OK key to confirm. 5.
24 Using the intercom Using the intercom If there are more than 2 registered handsets, the handset numbers which are available for intercom, and a '*', will be displayed. Press the specific handset number you wish to call, or press '*' to ring all handsets, to start intercom. Intercom, call transfer and conference are only possible with at least 2 handset registered to the same base station.
Using the intercom Switch between an internal and external call During the call, press INT key to switch between an internal or external call. Establish a three-party conference call The conference call feature allows one external call to be shared with two handsets (in intercom). The three parties can share the conversation and no additional network subscription is required. During an external call, press INT key to put the external call on hold (the caller can no longer hear you).
26 Advanced use of your telephone Advanced use of your telephone Change Master PIN The Master PIN is used for registration/un-registration of handsets and for accessing the answering machine remotely. The default Master PIN number is 0000. The maximum length of the Master PIN is 8 digits. Note: If you forget your PIN code, you can reset it to its default 0000 using a handset Reset. 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. 2.
Advanced use of your telephone WAITING is displayed on the screen. A confirmation beep is played to indicate successful registration, and the handset will return to standby mode, with its handset number displayed. • I f no base is found within a certain period, NO BASE will be displayed with an error tone to indicate failed registration and the handset returns to standby mode, and you will need to repeat the registration sequence. Un-register your handset 1. Press MENU key to enter menu selection. 2.
28 Advanced use of your telephone For numbers starting with *, # or P, the prefix number will not be added to the 2. Press the Navigation key to select ADVANCED SET and then press OK key to select. Pre-dial number after TALK key is pressed. 3. Press the Navigation key to select FIRST RING and then press OK key to select. Change recall time You may need the R button to send a Recall signal if you are connected to a PBX.
Answering machine settings (ECO710 ONLY) 29 Answering machine settings (eco710 ONLY) 3. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t SETTINGS and then press OK key to select. Set ring delay 5. Press the Navigation key to select ACTIVATE or DEACTIVATE and then press OK key to confirm. 1. Press the MENU key to enter menu selection. 2. Press the Navigation key to select ANSW MACHINE and then press OK key to select. 3.
30 Answering machine settings (ECO710 ONLY) • I f the remote access code is correct, a confirmation beep can be heard, and then you need to press the 2 key, within 8 seconds, to start playing any messages. 3. P r e s s t h e N a v i g a t i o n k e y t o s e l e c t SETTINGS and then press OK key to select. The remote feature lets you perform the following functions: 5. Press the Navigation key to select your preferred language and then press OK key to confirm. To Press this button 6.
Troubleshooting 31 Troubleshooting • I f it is low, replace the handset on the base unit or charger pod to recharge the batteries. ALWAYS check first that: • S witch off power at the mains socket, wait for a short time and then switch back on. This may solve the problem. You have followed all the steps listed in the user manual to install and set up your telephone. All connectors are firmly inserted in their sockets. "I cannot make a call" Mains power to the base unit is switched on at the socket.
32 Handset Tone Troubleshooting • T he base unit needs mains power for normal operation of the phone – not just for charging the batteries. • M ake sure you are using the telephone line cable that was supplied with your "My call was cut off when I went out of range. Now I can’t use my handset." • M ove the handset closer to the base unit before you try again to make a call. • You should find contact details on your phone bill.
Troubleshooting Handset Tone • C heck the connection between the base unit and the mains power socket. "I try to recharge the batteries but I still get a warning that they are low" • You need to replace the batteries. • D ispose of used batteries safely – never burn them, or put them where they could get punctured. • D o not use non-rechargeable batteries in your handset – they may explode, causing damage. • If the fault persists...
34 WARRANTY Warranty information (Australia) Oricom makes no other warranties or conditions, express or implied, including as to acceptable quality 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.
WARRANTY Warranty is valid unless it is made in writing and signed by an authorised representative of Oricom. Oricom will not be in breach of a warranty expressly set out in this User Guide or under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and excludes any liability for damages or any other remedy arising under any other legislation or the common law if the damage occurs as a result of: 1.
36 Customer Support Customer Support Customer Support If you have any problems setting up or using this product you will find use-full tips and information in the Troubleshooting section of this user guide as well as "Frequently Asked Questions" on our website www.oricom.com.au. If you have further questions about using the product after reviewing the resources above or would like to purchase replacement parts or accessories please call our Customer Support Team.
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