Operation Manual

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Cordless DECT/GAP telephone
DC55x
Operating Instructions
Unpacking your phone
Inthebox you will find:
- thecordless handset(twohandsets witha Twin system, three with a Triple systemand
four witha Quad system).
- thebase unit
- tworechargeable battery cells for eachhandset.
- a battery compartmentcover foreachhandset.
- a telephone line cable for the base unit.
- a mains power adapter forthebase unit.
- charger pods,eachwith anpower adapter, for multihandsetsystem.
- an operating instruction
** Keepyour sales receipt as itis your guarantee.
Charging batteries for the first time
Beforeyou start to use your telephonemakesure that all batteries are fully charged for
16 hours.
Important note:
This telephone is not designed for Emergencycalls when themains power fails.
For Emergency calls you should havea basic phone thatoperateswithoutmains power,
connectedtoyour line so thatyoucan make calls during apower failure.
Phone Function Keys
E TALK / SPEAKER
- Make or accept a call
F DELETE / INTERCOM
- Press to delete the last number or letter entered.
- Press to initiate an intercom call or transfer a call.
G */ TONE/KEYLOCK Button
- Long press to activate or deactivate key lock
H MENU/OK/MUTE Button
- Press to show menu.
- Press to select an item, or to save an entry or set-
ting.
- Press to mute a call, press again to resume conver-
sation.
I END Button
- During a call, press to hang up.
- During programming, press to cancel and exit wi-
thout making changes.
- Press and hold to turn the handset on or off.
J PHONEBOOK Button
- Press to access the phonebook.
K REDIAL Button
- Press to review redial list.
L #/PAUSE/RINGER OFF Button
- Press and hold to turn the ringer off.
- Press and hold to add a dialing pause when dialing
or entering numbers into phonebook.
A Earpeace
B LC Display
C R Button
- Flash the line
D Navigation Button
- Up to increase volume or view the Call log
- Down to decrease volume.
Basic Base station
A PAGE Button
- Press to page all system handsets
B DND (Do Not Disturb)
- Press to turn DND mode on or off
LCD display items
- Displays when the telephone base is within reception range.
- Flashes when the telephone base is out of range
- Displays when there is a new voice mail message. Available only if you have subscribed to voice
mail service from your telephone service provider.)
- Displays when there are new calls
- Scrolls to indicate battery charging when handset is in the telephone base or charger.
- Flashes and empty when battery level is low
- Speakerphone is in use
- Displays when the ringer is turned off
- Displays when the alarm is set.
- Energy saving mode is activated
Introduction
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment,there are basic safetyinstructions that
should always be followed. Refer to theImportantsafety instructions section in this user’s
guide for more information.
IMPORTANT: Since cordless phones operate onelectricity, youare suggested to have
at leastonephone in your home thatis not cordless,in case ofpoweroutage.
Important Installation Guidelines
Avoidsources ofnoise and heat, such as motors,fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens,
heating appliances and direct sunlight.
Avoidareas ofexcessive dust,moisture andlow temperature.
Avoidother cordless telephones or personal computers.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless thejack is specifically designed for
wet locations.
Never touchnon-insulated telephone wires orterminals, unless the telephone line has
been disconnectedatthenetwork interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Telephone base and charger installation
1. Plugthesmaller end ofthepower adapter intothepower jack atthebottomof the
telephone base.
2. Plugone endofthetelephone line into the jack atthebottom ofthetelephone base.
3.Plug the other end ofthe telephone line into a telephone wall jack.
4.Plug the larger end ofthe power adapter intoan electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.If youhaveDSL high speedInternetservice, aDSL filter is
required (notincluded). Contactyour DSLservice provider formoreinformation about
DSL filter.
CAUTION: Use only thepower adaptorthatcame with this unit.(Telephone
base:TENPAO-S003IV0600050 or ESL-IA5060G(6Vdc/500mA), charger:
TENPAO-S003IV0600015or ESL-IA1560G(6Vdc/150mA). Using other poweradapters
may damage the unit.Contactyour local distributor if youneed to order replacementfor
thepower adapters.
Your phone’s basestation is supplied withanenergy-efficientswitching power supply
(Input100~240 V
AC
, Output6V
DC
, 500mA).Theadaptor inputpower withoutload is
approx. 0.14 W.The average efficiency is approx. 69.12%.
The electrical consumption ofthebase is:
- in operation mode (idle/call): approx.0.53 /0.67 W
- during charging ofthehandset:approx.1.03 W
The charging station(s) supplied witha telephone setis (are) equipped withan
energy-efficientswitching power supply (Input100~240 V
AC
, Output6V
DC
, 150mA).
The zero load is approx.0.14W. The averageefficiency is approx.69.14%.The
charging station has thefollowing power consumption levels:
- withouta handset: Approx. 0.14 W
- while charging the handset: Approx.0.66W
Telephone jack requirements
To usethis phone,you needa RJ11Ctypemodular telephone jack,which might look like
theone picturedhere,installed in your home.Ifyoudonot haveamodular jack, call your
local phone company tofindout howtohaveone installed.
CAUTION:
1.Useonly the poweradapterthatcame withthis unit.Using other power adapters may
damagetheunit.
2.Topreventfire or electrical shock hazard,do notexposethis productto rain or
moisture.
Battery installation
For optimumbattery performance, charge the battery for 16hours beforefirstuse.
1.Makesurethebatterycompartment cover is notattachedwith the handset.
2.Insertthe AAA rechargeable batteries in the battery compartment,matching the +/-
polarity markings.
3.Align thecover against the battery compartmentand slide it upwardsuntil it clicks into
place.
4.Chargethehandset byplacing it in the telephone base or charger.The light onthe
handset is onwhen charging.
CAUTION:
1.Toreduce the risk offire orpersonal injury,use only themodel (HIGHPOWER - HRF
AAA400 or SANIK- SN AAA40H, 400mA 1.2VNi-MH) which is compatible with this unit.
2. If thehandsetwill notbe usedfor anextendedperiod oftime,unplugthebatteries and
removethemfromthe handset to preventpossible leakage.
Battery safety - CAUTION
ONLY use the rechargeable batteries supplied with the handset.DO NOT use
non-rechargeable batteries - they may explode andcause damage to your telephone.
ECO Mode
Bothin Call mode as well as in Standby mode, the radiationis reduced considerably as
comparedtostandard,cordless DECT telephones.
Advanced settings
Dialing mode
To changethedialing mode:
1.%.
2.+/-: ADVSETTING -> %.
3.+/-: DIAL MODE -> %.
4.+/-: Selectthedesired setting -> %.
Reset
This feature allows you to restore all systemsettings, exceptthe answering system
messages andphonebook,todefaultsettings. This featurecould beuseful, for example,
if youhave forgottenthesecurity codetoaccess theanswering systemremotely.
1.%.
2.+/-: ADVSETTING -> %.
3.+/-: RESET -> %.
4.%.
NOTE: All settings under theANS SYSTEM,BLOCK LIST,PROGRAM DND,CLOCK &
ALARM,SETTINGS, HANDSET TONES,BASE TONES and ADV SETTING menus in
thehandset will be restoredtodefaultsettings, the redial listand call log will also be
cleared.
Recalltime
This setting allows you tochoose between SHORT,MEDIUMor LONG to accommodate
thesettingof yourtelephoneservice provider for using customercalling service,such as
call waiting.
To changetherecall time:
1.%.
2.+/-: ADVSETTING -> %.
3.+/-: RECALLTIME-> %.
4.+/-: Selectthedesired setting -> %.
Registering a handset
The telephone systemcan supportuptoa total of5 cordless handsets.Handsets that
were included with your main baseare pre-registered.
To addor re-register ahandset:
1.Press andhold L on thebase for 5 seconds until a beep sounds.
2.% when handsetdisplays REGISTER YOUR HANDSET.
3.EnterthePIN(default:0000)-> %.
A beep sounds onthehandsetwhentheregistration is successful.
NOTES:
1.Anerror tonewill sound if theregistration is notsuccessful.
Deregistering a handset
1.%.
2.+/-: ADVSETTING -> %.
3.+/-: DEREGISTER -> %.
4.EnterthePIN(default:0000)-> %.
5.+/-: selectthedesired handset-> %.
Handset options
Ringer volume
Youcan setthe handsetringer volume from level 1 tolevel 5 or turntheringer off.
1.%.
2.+/-: HANDSET TONES -> %.
3.+/-: RING VOLUME -> %.
4.+/-: selectthedesired setting -> %.
NOTE: Press and hold the # key to switchtheringer betweenon andoff when the
handset is in idle mode.The G icon displays on the screenwhen ringer off featureis
activated.
Ringer melody
Youcan selectfrom10ringer tones.
1.%.
2.+/-: HANDSET TONES -> %.
3.+/-: RING MELODY -> %.
4.+/-: selectthedesired setting -> %.
Key tone
The handsetcan beprogrammed to emit atonewith eachkey press.To changethekey
tonesetting:
1.%.
2.+/-: HANDSET TONES -> %.
3.+/-: KEYBEEP -> %.
4.+/-: ON orOFF -> %.
Display language
To changethedisplay language:
1.%.
2.+/-: SETTINGS -> %.
3.+/-: LANGUAGE -> %.
4.+/-: selectthedesired setting -> %.
Equalizer
This feature allows you to changethebalance oftheaudio ofthehandsettobestsuit
your hearing.
1.%.
2.+/-: SETTINGS -> %.
3.+/-: EQUALIZER -> %.
4.+/-: selectfromNATURAL,BASS or TREBLE.
5.%.
Energy save
This feature enables the handsetto operate in energy saving mode. With this feature
turnedon, the handset will automatically turn the handsetbacklight off.
1.%.
2.+/-: SETTINGS -> %.
3.+/-: ENERGY SAVE -> %.
4.+/-: ON orOFF -> %.
NOTE: When ENERGY SAVE is turned on,theI icon showson the handset screen.
Block list
Youcan programtelephone numbers intotheblock list so thatthetelephone silences
when acall is received fromone ofthe blocked numbers.The handsetshows BLOCK
LIST when the programmednumbers call and will not record the number in thecaller ID
history.
To add a new entry
1.%.
2.+/-: BLOCK LIST -> %.
3.% again -> ADD NEW.
4.Enterthedesired number -> %.
To view the list
1.%.
2.+/-: BLOCK LIST -> %.
3.+/- to browsethroughtheblock list.
To editan entry
1.%.
2.+/-: BLOCK LIST -> %.
3.+/-: selectthedesired entry -> %.
4.+/-: EDIT CONTACT -> % twice.
5.Edit the number by using the ( key to eraseand backspace,then enter new
numbers using the dial pad keys andpress %.
To deletean entry
1.%.
2.+/-: BLOCK LIST -> %.
3.+/-: selectthedesired entry -> %.
4.+/-: DELETE ENTRY -> % 3 times to confirm.
To deleteallentries
1.%.
2.+/-: BLOCK LIST -> %.
3.+/-: selectany entry -> %.
4.+/-: DELETE ALL-> % twice to confirm.
Do not disturb
When DO NOT DISTURB (DND) modeis activated,all incoming calls will be silent.This
featureonly silences the ringer, the incoming number, ifyou havesubscribed tothecaller
ID servicefromyour telephone service provider, will be recorded in thecaller ID history
as normal.
Global DND
When global DND is activated,all system handsets and the telephone basewill be silent
when there is an incoming call. PresstheDND button on the telephone base to turn this
featureonor off.
Handset DND
Youcan programindividual handsettosilence during predetermined time frames.This
settingis independent toeach handsetandonly silences the ringer ofthehandset
programmed.To program the DNDtimeforindividual handset
1.%.
2.+/-: PROGRAMDND -> %.
3.+/-: selectthedesired option -> %.
ONE TIME:The telephone silences once during the settime.
DAILY: The telephone silences daily during thesettime.
OFF: Turn DND off (settings completed).
4.Enterthedesired start time.select%.
5.Enterthedesired stop time. select%.
NOTES: When global DND is turned on,individual handsetwill continue to bein DND
modeeven after the setDNDtimeon the handset ends.
Clock and alarm
Date and time
Youcan setthe date andtimeofthetelephone systemas follows.
1.%.
2.+/-: CLOCK & ALARM-> %.
3.% again: SET DATE/TIME.
4.Enterthecurrentmonth, day and year.
5.%.
6.Enterthecurrenthour andminute.+/- select AMor PM-> %.
Time format
The display formatoftimecan eitherbe selectedas 12hour or 24hour. Tochangeyour
setting:
1.%.
2.+/-: CLOCK & ALARM-> %.
3.+/-: SET FORMAT -> %.
4.% again -> TIME FORMAT.
5.+/-: selectthedesired setting (12HOURS or 24 HOURS) -> %.
Date format
The display formatofdatecan eitherbe selectedas Month/Day or Day/Month.To
change your setting:
1.%.
2.+/-: CLOCK & ALARM-> %.
3.+/-: SET FORMAT -> %.
4.+/-: DATE FORMAT -> %.
5.+/-: selectthedesired setting (MM/DDor DD/MM) -> %.
Alarm
The alarm canbe programmedtosound onceor daily for oneminute.The alarmsetting
is independent toeach handset.
1.%.
2.+/-: CLOCK & ALARM-> %.
3.+/-: ALARM-> %.
4.+/-: selectthedesired alarmoption -> %.
OFF: Turn alarm off (settings completed).
ONCE: The alarmsounds once atthe set time.
DAILY: The alarmsounds daily at the settime.
5.Enterthedesired hour andminute-> +/- selectAMor PM.
6.%.
Alarm tone
Youcan selectfrom3alarm melodies.
1.%.
2.+/-: CLOCK & ALARM-> %.
3.+/-: ALARMTONE -> %.
4.+/-: selectthedesired alarmtone-> %.
Telephone operation
Make a call
1.Press $.
2.Dial the phonenumberafter youhear thedial tone.
Predial acall
1.Dial the phonenumberusing thedial pad keys.Ifyoumakean error while dialing, you
can press del/inttoerase the last digit entered.
2.Press $.
Answer a call
Press $ to answer anincoming call.
When thereis an incoming call, thescreen anddial pad backlight will be on.
NOTE: The screenshows the elapsed time as youtalk (in hours,minutes andseconds).
End a call
Press & or place the handsetin the telephone base orcharger to enda call.
Speakerphone
Anytimeduring a call, press $ to switchbetweenspeakerphone andnormal handset
use. Whenthespeakerphone is active,thehandsetscreen showsF.
NOTE: Using the speakerphone will drain thebattery faster than the normal handset
use.
Volume control
Youcan adjustthevolume ofthe handsetor speakerphoneanytimeduring acall.
On thehandset,press + to increase or- to decreasethevolume.
NOTE: Only thelistening volume can beadjusted.
Make a call using the redialmemory
The last ten telephone numbers previously dialed are storedin theredial list (upto24
digits each).
1.Press redial.
2.+/-: selectthedesired phonenumber -> $ to dial.
Save a number from the rediallist to the phonebook
1.Redial.
2.+/-: selectthedesired phonenumber -> %.
3.+/-: SAVE NUMBER -> %.
4.Enterthenameby using the dial pad andthenpress %.
5.Edit the number by using the dial pad ifnecessary, andthenpress %.
Delete number from the rediallist
1.Redial.
2.+/-: selectthedesired phonenumber -> %.
3.+/-: DELETE -> % twice todelete the selected number.
-OR-
+/-: DELETE ALL -> % twice todeleteall numbers.
Mute
The mute function allows you toturnoff themicrophone while ona call. You canhear the
other party buttheotherpartycannothear you.
1.Press % during a call.
2.Press % again toresumeconversation.
NOTE: The screenshows MUTE ON when mute featureis activated.
Callwaiting or callwaiting with callerIDservice
To usecall waiting,you must subscribe tocall waiting service fromyour telephone
service provider. This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on
thephone. You will hear a call waiting alert tonewhen there is asecond incoming call. If
you subscribe to both caller ID andcall waiting with caller ID services,thesecond caller’s
informationis displayed afteryou hearthecall waiting alert tone.
1.Press flash toanswer thesecond incomingcall.
2.Press flash toswitch between calls.
Voice mail service
The B icon flashes on the screen when youhave received anew voice mail message
fromyour service provider.
IMPORTANT: Voice mail service is different from theanswering system.Inorder to use
thevoice mail service, you mustsubscribe toit fromyour telephone service provider.
Using multiple handsets
The systemallows a maximumoftwo handsets tohave aconversation withan outside
call at a time.Ifahandsetis already on a call and youwould like to join thecall, press
& on another handset.
The call will not be terminated until all handsets hang up.
Handset page
You can locate amisplaced handsetby paging it.
1.Press $ on thetelephone base.All registered handsets beep for one minute.
2.Press $ on thetelephone baseor press & on any handsetto stop paging.