D790-D790A User guide
Dear customer, You have just acquired a new generation Sagemcom telephone. Thank you for placing your confidence in us. This device has been manufactured with the utmost care. If you should have difficulties in operating it, we recommend that you consult this user manual. This product follows a strategy of continuous development. We reserve the right to make changes, modifications and improvements without notice to the products described in this quick start guide.
Recommendations and safety instructions For safety reasons, never put the handset in the base station without the battery inserted or without the lid on the battery compartment as this could cause an electric shock. To avoid damaging your handset/base, only use certified rechargeable batteries NiMH 1.2 V 650 mAh, never use never use non-rechargeable batteries. Insert the batteries in the handset/base battery compartment respecting polarity.
This product is intended to be connected to the public analogue telephone network of any British and Irish network operator. Should you experience any problems, contact your nearest specialst dealer or the Sagemcom Support Team on 0845 0900 316. Your DECT telephone has a range of approx. 50 metres indoors and up to 300 metres outdoors. The range can be affected by the proximity of metal objects, such as a television and electrical devices.
Overview Recommendations and safety instructions ............. 2 Discover... ............................................................. 6 The pack.................................................................................... 6 Your phone ................................................................................ 7 Connecting the base .................................................................. 9 Setting up the handset .............................................................
Setting up... ..........................................................35 The phone................................................................................ 35 The handset ............................................................................. 39 The base .................................................................................. 42 The line .................................................................................... 44 Answering machine settings ................................
1 Discover... The pack Make sure that your pack contains the following items: a D790 or D790A base a handset according to the model a handset charger an AC power supply a quick installation guide a telephone connection cord In the case of purchasing a pack DUO or TRIO, you will find in addition: a handset charger a handset DUO - or -TRIO 6 Discover...
Your phone The base 1 2 Caption 3 Description 1 Indicator light 2 Telephone socket 3 Power socket 4 4 button Paging/Pairing : • Short press: paging of handsets • Long press: pairing of handsets Note Indicator light operation: • Fixed for 10 seconds: base startup. • Fast flashing: the base is in pairing mode. • Medium Flashing : searching for handsets paired on the base. • Slow flashing: ongoing call in progress.
The handset Key 1 Description 1 Speaker 2 Graphic screen 14 2 3 4 Browsing through the menus 4 5 Hang up key. 13 12 5 6 11 10 3 Programmable / cancel shortcut key 7 8 9 Long press: Switch off handset 6 Alphanumeric keypad 7 # key. Hold down during a call : Deactivate / Activate the microphone 8 Phonebook access key 9 Microphone. 10 Hands-free key 11 Star key : Long press: keypad lock / unlock 12 Pick-up key / Hands-free.
Indicator light operation: On: When pressing a keypad button. Flashing: When paging or receiving a call (internal/external) Slow flashing: A new event occured Connecting the base Note Check the safety instructions (page 2) before setting up your phone. Take the base and turn it over. 1 Take the telephone connecting cord, plug the phone into its socket. 2 Connect the other end of the cord to the telephone wall outlet. 3 Take the power adapter.
Setting up the handset 1 2 1 3 HD 13/12 -1- 14:05 15 H HD 13/12 -1- 14:05 HD 13/12 -1- 14:05 1 Connect the power adapter of the charger to the mains socket. 2 The batteries are already inserted in the handset. To start using your handset, simply remove the plastic tab by pulling on it firmly in the direction of the arrow. 3 The screen will turn on. 4 An information screen presents the current language used. 5 Select the language using or keys. Press OK.
The screen THE ICONS DISPLAYED In standby mode or during use, your phone screen informs you of your phone’s current state through icons, and in particular: 1 2 3 13/12 -1- Calls Caption 1 TAM Description Status icons Indicates your phone’s current state. Battery charge condition Signal Phone in conversation mode Alarm on Secret mode on Hands-Free on Low transmission 2 14:05 Only for the D790A model: Answering machine on.
LOW TRANSMISSION MODE Due to its Low Transmission feature your handset will adjust the power consumption according to the distance to the base station. Battery replacement 2 1 + - A 3 + + - 4 + 6 5 HD 13/12 -1- 14:05 15 H HD + - + - + + 13/12 -1- 14:05 - + HD -- 13/12 -1- 14:05 + 1 Have your credit card or any plastic card ready to remove the battery compartment. Slide your card into one of the notches (A) on the sides of the handset.
Charging your phone To charge your phone, place the handset in the charger, making sure the charger is connected to an AC outlet. During the charging process an animated battery icon progresses from empty to full. Once it has stopped the batteries are charged. Note To ensure optimum performance, charge the handset in the charging unit for at least 15 hours prior to its first use. During the charging process the batteries may get warm; this is normal behaviour and no reason for concern.
These keys are also used to confirm or cancel an action in a menu. Programmable Use this key from the key... home screen to... Use this key from the menus to... Directly access the • Confirm the current entry. associated menu through • Display additional menu the shortcut. options available during a call. Left Right • Cancel the current entry. Note For further details on programming the left and right programmable keys, see section “Setting up short-cut keys”, page 36.
DETAILED BROWSER EXAMPLE: ADJUST THE DATE AND TIME Note It is recommended to set the date and time accurately to allow you to follow the chronological order of your calls and messages. Note If you have the Display number option, the date and time will, depending on your operator, be set automatically when you receive a call. To access the date and time setting menu: 1 Press the top or bottom of the browser key . 2 The main menu is displayed on the screen.
Menu tree structure PHONEBOOK < New > Option VIEW EDIT ADD NUMBER NEW ENTRY DELETE "Menu during a call" SIMPLE CALL HANDSFREE CALL TRANSFER (**) SECOND CALL PHONEBOOK CALLS SECRET RECORD (*) TRANSMIT SECOND CALL CALLS INCOMING CALLS OUTGOING CALLS EVENTS ACCESSORIES ALARM ROOM. MONITOR SWITCH 3-PARTY CONF HANDSFREE PHONEBOOK CALLS SECRET RECORD (*) HANGING UP RING TONE EXTERNAL CALL INTERNAL CALL BEEPS SILENT MODE (*) Model D790A. (**) Only if two handsets are registered on the same base.
SETTINGS PROGRAM KEYS DATE/TIME CONTRAST AUTO HANG UP AUTO PICKUP VOICE BOX NO LANGUAGE KEYPAD LOCK RESTRICTION LIGHT EFFECT ADVANCED SET. SET HANDSET SET BASE SET LINE REGISTRATION BASE PRIORITY RESET HANDSET PERSON REGISTR HANDSET NAME REGISTR.MODE RESET BASE DELETE HANDSET.
ANS.MACH (*) MESSAGES PLAY DELETE OLD ANSWERING MODE OUTGOING MESS. PLAY CHANGE DELETE SETTINGS REMOTE CODE MODE ENREG. NO OF RINGS (*) Model D790A. 18 Discover...
Procedures in your booklet This user guide will explain the product features by either: • displaying the direct shortcut keys • displaying the path to certain features EXAMPLE : or means that you can use one of the two buttons offered to access the function. "Menu during a call" > HANDSFREE means that you access this function by displaying the menu and then the HANDSFREE function.
2 Making and receiving calls... Managing a call Making a call METHOD 1 1 Dial your contact’s number. 2 Press the key . 2 METHOD 2 1 Press the key . 2 Dial the number. 1 - OR - At the end of the call, press the handset key and replace the handset on its charger. 20 1 2 Making and receiving calls...
Receiving a call 1 Press the key to take the call. 2 At the end of the call, press the handset key and replace the handset on its charger. A beep sounds. Notes 1 2 Your handset includes the AUTO PICKUP and AUTO HANG UP functions. For further details, refer to the “Picking up and hanging up calls automatically”, page 36. Checking your operator voice mail Notes You must first define the phone number for your operator voice mail.
Managing several calls Your phone allows you to take and manage several calls when you are already on the line. These calls can be managed with the "Menu during a call". Receiving a second call During a call, a beep indicates the arrival of a second call. To take this call, press ACCEPT when the message is displayed on the screen. Your first call is put on hold and you can talk with the second caller. Making a second call "Menu during a call" > SECOND CALL Dial your contact’s number and confirm.
Talking with two contacts at the same time (3-party conference) "Menu during a call" > 3-PARTY CONF You can then talk with your two contacts at the same time. To end the 3-party conference, press the key . Using additional handsets You can associate additional handsets with your phone.
Calling another handset (intercom) 1 Enter the handset’s number directly on the keypad (1-6). 2 Press . The selected handset rings. 3 Take the call from the handset called with the key. 4 End the call by pressing . 2 3 1 Handset calling Handset called Transferring a call to another handset Notes You must have at least two handsets paired on the same base. "Menu during a call" > CALL TRANSFER 1 Select the handset and confirm. The handset called rings.
Intrusion With this function, another handset registered on the same base can join a call in progress. 1 Press the key of the handset that you want to include in the conversation (handset B). 2 Your D790-D790A handset in communication (handset A) emits 3 consecutive beeps to tell you of the intrusion of handset B. 1 Handset B 2 Bip.. Bip.. Bip Handset A Options during a call You can use the following options during a call: Adjusting the volume • To increase the volume, press .
Enabling/Disabling the secret mode (during a call) (long press) Or "Menu during a call" > SECRET > Activ. The secret mode allows you to temporarily mute the line so that you are not heard by the caller. Once enabled, the SECRET MODE message flashes on the screen. To disable the secret mode, Press Exit. Enable/Disable loudspeaker (handsfree mode) HANDSET LOUDSPEAKER (during a call) OR Or "Menu during a call" > HANDSFREE > Activ. or Disable 26 Making and receiving calls...
Recording a conversation (D790A only) ATTENTION According to UK legislation it is prohibited to record a conversation without your conversation partner's knowledge and consent. "Menu during a call" > RECORD > Begin then End Confirm the messages on the screen. Recorded messages are considered as new answering machine messages and are stored in the menu "ANS.MACH > MESSAGES > PLAY". Locating your handset If you have misplaced your handset, press the key on your phone’s base. The handset will ring.
3 Organizing your contacts... Using the phonebook You can save up to 100 entries (24 digits and 12 characters) in the phonebook. Creating an entry Menu > PHONEBOOK > < New > Specify the required information by confirming at each step: • NEW NAME? : enter your contact’s name, • NEW NUMBER? : enter their number, • HOME, WORK, MOBILE or FAX : select the number type. • TRNSF.
Deleting an entry Menu > PHONEBOOK > Option > DELETE Confirm the deletion of the entry. Adding another number to an entry Menu > PHONEBOOK > Option > ADD NUMBER Specify the required information by confirming at each step: • NEW NUMBER?: enter the number, • HOME, WORK, MOBILE or FAX: select the number type, • TRNSF.MODE? : select Yes/No ( refer to paragraph "Transferring entries from one handset to another ", on page 29).
Listening and Recording... 4 (model D790A) IMPORTANT Your answering machine is able to record individual messages of up to 2 minutes. Your answering machine will turn itself off once it has reached its recording capacity (12 minutes for high recording quality / 24 minutes for standard recording quality (For further details, see section “Changing the recording quality”, on page 46)). In such case please check and delete your old messages to free up memory space.
Answering machine message Note If you have not saved a personal announcement, the answering machine will automatically use the pre-recorded announcement. Recording your outgoing message Menu > ANS.MACH > OUTGOING MESS. > CHANGE Confirm the instructions on the screen. Listening to your outgoing message Menu > ANS.MACH > OUTGOING MESS. > PLAY The currently used announcement is played.
Messages Listening to your messages Menu > ANS.MACH > MESSAGES > PLAY A : date of recording of the message. B : time of recording of the message HD A B C : control keys while reading messages. 10:15 08/12 12345 *=< 0=P #=> 3=X C The messages are played in chronological order (from oldest to newest). At the end of the last message, the answering machine will stop automatically.
Managing your messages When playing back messages, press the following keys: TO... FROM THE HANDSET Go on to the next message 1 press Return to the start of the message 1 press Return to the previous message 2 presses Pause/Resume playback 1 press Delete the message being played 1 press Querying your answering machine remotely This function allows you to check your messages even when you are not at home. Your answering machine must be activated. 1 Dial your phone number.
When playing back messages, press the following keys: TO... FROM THE REMOTE TELEPHONE Play / Stop message Disable the answering/recording machine Go on to the next message Return to the start of the message Return to the previous message Delete the message being played Pause/Continue playback Note 1 press 1 press 1 press 1 press 2 presses 1 press 1 press 5 9 # * * 3 0 By default, the remote access function is deactivated.. To activate it, you should modify the remote enquiry code (0000 by default).
5 Setting up... The phone Change the ring tone Your D790-D790A has 17 ring tones. Menu > RING TONE > EXTERNAL CALL and INTERNAL CALL You can change the ring tone of: • external calls, • internal "intercom" calls (between handsets). 1 Scroll through the pre-recorded ring tones and confirm. 2 Adjust the ring tone volume (from 1 to 4) and validate.
Activate / Deactivate the light effect You can activate or deactivate the indicator light on the back of the handset. Menu > SETTINGS > LIGHT EFFECT Follow the instructions on the screen and confirm. For further details, refer to the section "The handset ", on page 8. Setting up short-cut keys You can define a shortcut for the function(s) you use most. Menu > SETTINGS > PROGRAM KEYS Select the menu to be displayed as a shortcut for the left right programmable keys, confirming each step.
Changing the display language Menu > SETTINGS > LANGUAGE Select the language to be used and confirm. Changing your voice mail number Note If you do not know your voice mail number, request it from your network provider. Menu > SETTINGS > VOICE BOX NO Enter the voice mail number and confirm. Note For further details on your operator voice mail, refer to section “Checking your operator voice mail”, on page 21.
Enabling/Disabling keypad locking This function lets you lock the keypad when you are not calling. (1 long press) Menu > SETTINGS > KEYPAD LOCK Follow the instructions on the screen and confirm. Note To unlock the keypad keep pressed for a few seconds. Changing the default code The base code is required to access certain security functions (banned calls, reinitialising the base, etc.). Menu > SETTINGS > ADVANCED SET. > CHANGE CODE Enter the old and then the new code and confirm.
The handset Associating a new handset to D790 base You can associate/register up to 6 GAP compatible handsets with your base by following below pairing process. Register an additional D790 handset: 1 Go to Menu > SETTINGS > ADVANCED SET. REGISTRATION > SET HANDSET > 2 The message "Register HS" appears on the screen. 3 Press Yes to put the handset into pairing mode to search for the base.
Defining the main base for your handset This function allows you to specify the priority base to be used for making calls. Note Only if you have paired the same handset on several bases. Menu > SETTINGS BASE PRIORITY > ADVANCED SET. > SET HANDSET > Select the base that the handset should use first. Note In automatic mode your handset will automatically select the most suitable base.
Customizing the handset’s registration This function allows you to pair your handset with a phone base (if you have more than one). Menu > SETTINGS PERSON REGISTR > ADVANCED SET. > SET HANDSET > FROM THE HANDSET : 1 Select the base number and confirm. 2 Enter the new base name and confirm. 3 Enter the base code. Note The default code is 0000. FROM THE BASE: 4 Press the paging button for several seconds . the light flashes (refer to the section "The base ", on page 7), the base is in pairing mode.
The base Enabling the pairing mode The pairing mode needs to be enabled to pair an additional handset with your D790 base. You can either do this by pressing the button on the back of the base for more than 4 seconds. Long press: > 4 seconds Or you can use the handset Menu to activate it: Menu > SETTINGS > ADVANCED SET. > SET BASE > REGISTR.MODE Your base will now remain in pairing mode for approximately a minute. Please consult page 7 for more information about the base unit.
Resetting the base When you reset your base, all the settings are returned to their initial values (factory settings), except for the phonebook. Menu > SETTINGS > ADVANCED SET. > SET BASE > RESET BASE 1 Enter the base code and confirm. Note The default code is 0000. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen and confirm. Removing a handset registered on the base Menu > SETTINGS DELETE HANDSET. > ADVANCED SET. > SET BASE > 1 Enter the base code and confirm. Note The default code is 0000.
The line Important We do not recommend that you change line settings without first contacting your operator, as this may result in your phone line being disconnected. Changing the network type You can connect your phone to a public or private network. Menu > SETTINGS > ADVANCED SET. > SET LINE > NETWORK TYPE > PRIVATE or PUBLIC Follow the instructions on the screen and confirm. ATTENTION Per default your network type is set to PUBLIC.
Changing the flash duration You can configure the flash duration if you use your phone abroad or on private PABX network, you may need to modify the flash duration in order to use your telephone correctly with regard to the following functionalities: outgoing 2nd call, incoming 2nd call, 3 way calling. Please contact your service provider to obtain the correct flash duration and then modify it by doing the following. Menu > SETTINGS > ADVANCED SET.
Modifying the country Tihs menu allows you to select the country where you are using the telephone. Menu > SETTINGS > ADVANCED SET. > SET LINE > COUNTRY Follow the instructions on the screen and confirm. Answering machine settings Changing the remote querying code This code allows you and your family remote access to the messages on your answering machine. Menu > ANS.MACH > SETTINGS > REMOTE CODE > MODIFY CODE? Follow the instructions on the screen to change the code. Note The default code is 0000.
Changing the number of rings Change the ringing time before your answering machine accepts a call. Menu > ANS.MACH > SETTINGS > NO OF RINGS > 2 > 7 You can choose between 2 and 7 rings. Note Please be aware that some telephone lines do not support this settings.
a 6 Enjoy... The alarm Note The alarm sounds for 60 seconds through the handset speaker. To stop the alarm clock, press any key on the handset. Programming the alarm Menu > ACCESSORIES > ALARM To program the alarm : 1 Depending on the alarm status, enable or disable the ALARM function. 2 If necessary, change the ring tone. 3 Select the time at which you want to be woken up. For further details, refer to the following sections.
Changing the ringing tone Menu > ACCESSORIES > ALARM > RING TONE Scroll down the list of available ring tones and confirm. Defining the wake-up time Menu > ACCESSORIES > ALARM > SET TIME Follow the instructions on the screen and confirm. The Surveillance mode This function allows you to use your phone like a baby monitor by using one handset as a transmitter (placed in the room) and another handset as the receiver. Note You must have at least two handsets registered on the same base to use this mode.
ON THE TRANSMITTING HANDSET: 2 Accept the call from the other handset by pressing 3 Confirm activation of surveillance mode. Note . In surveillance mode the transmitting handset will not receive any exernal calls. You can still make or accept a call from the receiving handset however. Disabling the surveillance mode Press Off on the receiving and transmitting handset to deactivate the surveillance mode. 50 Enjoy...
7 Tracing your calls... Call logs Logs are lists of numbers or events received by your phone. Depending on your operator, call logs contain the following information: • your contact’s name or number, • the call time or date. Note Your calls log will display the last 20 incoming and the last 30 outgoing calls. Accessing the call log Menu > CALLS > INCOMING CALLS or OUTGOING CALLS Scroll through the list of stored numbers.
The events log The NEW EVENTS! message informs you that you missed a call or message. Checking new events Please use the short-cut key: NEW EVENTS! Or Menu > CALLS > EVENTS > VIEW Enabling/Disabling event notification Disable this function to delete the display of the NEW EVENTS! message. Menu > CALLS > EVENTS > ACTIVATE or DEACTIVATE Delete the notifications All notifications are stored in the events log and can be reviewed or deleted. Menu > CALLS > EVENTS > DELETE NOTIF. Select the event and confirm.
Troubleshooting FAQ WHAT TO DO IF… CHECK IF... I can't hear the dial tone • the base power cord connected to a working outlet • the telephone line cord connected to the base unit and the wall jack • the handset is out of range of the base The caller can't hear • the secret mode is disabled (see section me "Enabling/Disabling the secret mode (during a call) ", on page 26). The Handset does • silent mode is not set (see section not ring "Enabling/Disabling the silent mode ", on page 35).
Environment Environmental protection and sustainable development is an important priority for Sagemcom. Sagemcom has a policy of using environmentallyfriendly systems and makes environmental protection an essential part of the life-cycle of its products – from manufacturing, to installation, operation and disposal. Packaging The logo (green point) on the packaging means that a fee is paid to an authorised national organisation to improve packaging recycling and the recycling infrastructure.
Guarantee Terms and Conditions for United Kingdom & Ireland only In order to apply the guarantee, or for technical assistance, you should contact the Sagemcom Helpdesk (0845 0900 316) or the retailer you purchased your equipment from. Please make sure that you use your equipment only for the purpose for which it was designed and under normal usage conditions.
If any provision of this guarantee shall be held to be in whole or in part invalid or illegal due to an obligatory rule applicable to consumers pursuant to their national legislation, such invalidity or illegality shall not impair or affect the remaining provisions or parts of this guarantee.
• Normal servicing (as defined in the user guide supplied with the equipment) as well as malfunctioning due to servicing not being carried out. Servicing costs are in any event always borne by the customer. Malfunctions resulting from the usage of products, consumables or accessories not compatible with the equipment.
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