Operation Manual

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Answering machine in the telephone network
An answering machine in the telephone network is a supplementary service offered by many
telephone network providers. If your telephone network provider offers an answering machine
in the telephone network for you, an icon on the display informs you of new messages received
(VMWI
1
). This function can only be used when your telephone network provider actually offers
the service. Contact your network provider for further information.
10 Extending the Telephone System
International standard GAP
2
regulates the compatibility of handsets and base stations from dif-
ferent manufacturers. As a result, it is possible to integrate SWITEL devices and devices from
other manufacturers together in one telephone system. It is possible, however, that some func-
tions are not available.
Multiple handsets
Up to 6 handsets can be registered on the base station.
Registering handsets
Before starting to register a handset, switch the base station to Registration mode.
5 sec.  Activate Registration mode
Now register the handset;  Page 13. The currently valid PIN code is used for registration
purposes;  Page 13.
The handset is automatically assigned an internal call number following registration. The inter-
nal call number appears in the display.
To register handsets from other manufacturers, please refer to the operating man-
ual supplied with them.
Deregistering handsets
Each handset can deregister itself and other handsets registered on the base sta-
tion. Following deregistration, Unregistered will be shown on the display of the unre-
gistered handset.
Handsets are deregistered via the menu. Refer to Page 13 for the sequence of menu option
selections.
11 In Case of Problems
Service Hotline
Should problems arise with the telephone, please refer to the following information first. In the
case of technical problems, you can contact our hotline service, Tel. [phone] within
Switzerland (Swisscom fees at time of going to print: CHF 2.60/min). In the case of claims
under the terms of guarantee, please contact your sales outlet. There is a 2 year period of
guarantee.
1
VMWI: Visual Message Waiting Indication = Visual indicator that new messages have been
recorded.
2
GAP: Generic Access Profile = Standard for the interoperation of handsets and base stations
from different manufacturers.