USER GUIDE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CORDED DECT TELEPHONE TD 291 Colombo Combo I.Box contents ...................................................................... 6 II.Getting to know your telephone ....................................... 7 1. Handset .......................................................................... 7 2. Base ................................................................................ 8 3. Display ............................................................................ 9 4.
6. 7. 8. 9. Turning off the microphone ......................................... 17 Ending a call.................................................................. 17 Keylock, handset .......................................................... 18 Switching the handset on/off ....................................... 18 V.Phonebook ..................................................................... 18 1. Viewing and calling a number in the phonebook ......... 18 2. Adding a new entry .......................
5. Deleting all numbers from the calls list ........................ 28 VII.Clock and alarm ............................................................ 29 VIII.Personal settings ......................................................... 29 1. Setting the ringtone ..................................................... 29 2. Adjusting the ringer volume ......................................... 30 3. Setting the dialling mode ............................................. 30 4. Setting the ring priority ......
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Registering a handset ................................................... 38 Selecting a base ............................................................ 39 De-registering a handset .............................................. 40 Making an internal call ................................................. 40 Transferring a call ......................................................... 41 Making a 3-way conference call ................................... 41 XII.Answering machine .........
Thank you for purchasing a TELEFUNKEN DECT digital cordless telephone! Before using your device, please consult these operating instructions and keep them so you may refer to them later on. If you have difficulties, contact our technical support at the following email address: assistance@sopeg.fr or at the following number: + 33 (0)5-45-60-82-51 (International number) I.
II. Getting to know your telephone 1. Handset Earpiece Screen Menu / Select / Secrecy Use to access and select menu options. Secrecy to turn off the microphone during a call Conversation Handsfree Phonebook / Scroll downward in menus / Decrease sound volume 0. To enter a space Names / Delete / Back 'Names' to open the phonebook while in standby mode. Delete an incorrect entry when editing text. Return to the previous menu.
2. Base Menu / Select / Secrecy Use to access and select menu options. Secrecy to turn off the microphone during a call Screen Names / Delete / Back 'Names' to open the phonebook while in standby mode. Delete an incorrect entry when editing text. Return to the previous menu.
3. Display Missed Calls Displayed when you have missed calls and new number(s) in the Calls list.
4. Technical specifications Standard: Operating Frequency: Range: Operating duration: Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Rechargeable batteries: Base voltage: Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) 1880-1900 MHz 300 m outdoors and 50 m indoors, in ideal conditions 100 hours standby time 10 hours of talk time 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) 2 x NiMH 1.
III. Getting started 1. Location You need to install the base less than 2m from an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. Ensure that the base is at least 1m away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. The telephone works by sending radio signals between the base and the handset. Signal strength depends on where the base is sited. Placing it high ensures a stronger signal. 2.
When the handset is out of range, the screen displays SEARCHING, the symbol flashes and the handset emits a warning tone each minute. This tone is repeated as long as the handset is out of range. If you go out of range while on a call, the call will drop. Go back within range before making any further calls. The handset will reconnect with the base automatically. 4.
6. Low battery warning If the symbol flashes on the screen, you must recharge the handset before using it again. While it is charging, the symbol will scroll across the screen. 7. Battery life Under ideal conditions, fully charged batteries should give about 10 hours of talk time and 100 hours of standby on a single charge. Note: New batteries do not reach full capacity until they have been in normal use for several days.
9. Date and time If you subscribe to your telephone operator's Caller ID service, the date and time will be automatically set on all the handsets upon each call received. If you do not subscribe to this service, you can set the date and time manually. Manually setting the date and time 1. Press 'MENU', then ▼ to display 'Clock & Alarm'. Press ‘Select’, the screen displays 'Date & Time'. Press ‘Select’ again. 2. Enter the date in DD-MM-YY format, for example 04-11-10 for 4 November 2010. 3.
display will not light up and the caller’s details will not be stored in the calls list. You will not be able to use the other features and functions of the base or the handset until mains power is restored. IV. How to use your phone 1. Navigating the menu Use ▲ and ▼ to scroll through the menu options. 2. Making an external call - Direct calling Base Lift the handset and dial the number. Handset 1. Press . 2. Dial the telephone number. - Preparatory dialling Base 1.
Handset 1. Enter the phone number (maximum 32 digits). If you make a mistake press ‘Clear’. 2. Press to dial the phone number entered. 3. Receiving an external call Base 1. When the phone rings, lift the handset to answer the call. Handset 1. When the phone rings, press to answer the call. When answering the handset from the charger base with ‘Auto Talk’ set to ‘On’, nothing needs to be pressed. 4. Handsfree Base When the phone rings, press to answer the call in Handsfree mode.
sure the handset is not too close to your ear. 5. Volume settings During a call, press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the earpiece or speaker volume. The volume level appears on the screen. 6. Turning off the microphone Turning off the microphone lets you to speak to another person nearby without letting your caller hear. 1. During a call, press ‘Secrecy’. ‘Secrecy On’ is displayed. 2. Press ‘Off’ again to turn the microphone back on and speak to your caller again. 7. Ending a call Base Replace the handset or press .
8. Keylock, handset To lock the keypad press and hold ‘#’. ‘Keypad Locked’ is displayed. To unlock the keypad press ‘Unlock’, followed by ‘#’. ‘Keypad Unlocked’ is displayed. 9. Switching the handset on/off 1. 2. V. Press Press until the handset shuts off. again to turn the handset on. Phonebook You can store up to 250 entries in your Colombo Combo base phonebook. Each number can be up to 24 digits long and each name can be up to 12 characters long, including any dots or spaces.
3. 4. letter of the name, e.g. if the name begins with N, press 6 twice. The display shows the first entry beginning with N. If required, press ▲or ▼to scroll to the exact entry. Press ‘Options’. ‘Show Details’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’. Press or ‘Dial’ to dial the entry displayed. To continue the call via the handset, just lift the handset. 2. Adding a new entry 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ‘Names’. Scroll ▼to highlight ‘Add Entry’. Press ‘Select’. ‘Enter Name:’ is displayed.
4. Entering a pause If your Colombo Combo is connected to a switchboard, you may need to enter a pause in a stored number. This gives the switchboard time to find an outside line. A Pause is normally stored after the switchboard access code (e.g. 9). When storing a number, press and hold ▲ until the display shows ‘P’. You can then continue storing the phone number.
Table of characters and symbols 6. Editing an entry 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press ▼. Scroll ▲or ▼to the entry you want to edit and press ‘Options’. Scroll ▼to ‘Edit Entry’ and press ‘Select’. Edit the name and press ‘OK’ to confirm. Press ‘Clear’ to delete character(s). Press ‘OK’ and edit the number. Press ‘OK’ to confirm. Press ▲or ▼to select a melody and press ‘Select’ Press ‘Back’ twice to return to standby.
7. Changing a ringtone You can change a ringtone assigned to a phonebook entry, quickly and simply. 1. Press ▼. 2. Scroll ▲ or ▼ to the entry with the ringtone you want to change and press ‘Options’. Scroll ▼ to ‘Ringtone’ and press ‘Select’. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a different melody and press ‘Select’ to confirm. 4. Press ‘Back’ twice to return to standby. 8. Copying an entry to the handset 1. 2. 3. 4. Press ▼. Scroll ▲ or ▼ to the entry you want to copy and press ‘Options’.
3. The other handsets registered to the base are displayed, e.g. Handset 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the handset that you would like to copy the entries to and press ‘Select’ to confirm. ‘Please wait...’ is displayed. 4. On the receiving handset, e.g. Handset 1., ‘Copy Phonebook? ’ is displayed. Press ‘Yes’ to accept or ‘No’ to reject the phonebook entries. 5. Press ‘Back’ three times to return to standby. 10.
12. Deleting an entry 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▼. Scroll to the entry you want to ‘Delete’ and press ‘Options’. Scroll ▼to ‘Delete Entry’ and press ‘Select’. Display shows ‘Delete?’ and the name of the entry. Press ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to return to the options. Press ‘Back’ to return to standby. 13. Deleting all entries 1. 2. 3. 4. Press ‘Names’. Scroll to the entry you want to delete and press ‘Options’. ‘Delete All Entries?’ is displayed. Press ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to return to the options.
15. Text messaging Sending a text message 1. Press ‘Menu’, ‘Text Messaging’ is displayed, press ‘Select’. 2. ‘Write Message’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’. 3. Use the keypad to enter your message. The maximum number of characters in a text message is 160. Press # to switch between upper case ABC, lower case abc letters and digits. 4. Press ‘Options’. ‘Send’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’ to send the message.
VI. Calls list If you subscribe to your provider's Caller ID service and the caller ID is not hidden, the number, date and time of the call will be displayed on the screen. Note: If the caller’s number is stored in your phonebook along with a name, the name will also be displayed. If the telephone number is not available for incoming calls, ‘Unavailable’ will be displayed. Information about incoming calls will vary by country and network operator.
1. Looking at the calls list 1. 2. 3. Press ‘View’ when ‘New missed calls’ is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼to scroll through the list. Alternatively, if you pressed ‘Back’ and the screen is at Standby. Press ‘Menu’, press ▲or ▼to scroll to ‘Calls Lists’ and press ‘Select’. ‘Missed Calls’ will be highlighted, press ‘Select’ to view the calls list. Press ▲or ▼to scroll to the entry you want to view. Press ‘Options’, ‘Show Details’ is highlighted. Press ‘Back’ five times to return to standby. 2.
3. Saving a number from the calls list 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▼to ‘Calls Lists’, then press ‘Select’, ‘Missed Calls’ is highlighted. If required, scroll ▲or ▼to ‘Received’ or ‘Dialled’ Calls’ then press ‘Select’. Scroll ▲or ▼to the entry you want and press ‘Options’. Scroll ▼to ‘Save number’ and press ‘Select’. Enter a name and then press OK. The number is displayed. Press ‘OK’. Scroll ▲or ▼to the ringtone you want and press ‘Select’. Press ‘Back’ four times to return to standby. 4.
2. 3. 4. ‘Missed Calls’ is highlighted. Scroll ▼to ‘All Calls’ and press ‘Select’. Display shows ‘Delete All Calls?’ Press ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel. Press ‘Back’ three times to return to standby. VII. Clock and alarm If you subscribe to your network’s Caller ID service, the time on your Base is set automatically each time you receive a call, depending on your network provider. You can also set or adjust the time using the Clock & Alarm menu. VIII.
5. 6. Scroll ▲or ▼to highlight the ringtone you want, there are 20 to choose from. Press ‘Select’ to confirm. Press ‘Back’ three times to return to standby. 2. Adjusting the ringer volume 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▼to ‘Settings’ and press ‘Select’. ‘Set Handset’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’. Scroll to ‘Ringer Volume’ and press ‘Select’. Press ▲or ▼to highlight the volume level you want, there are 5 to choose from. Press ‘Save’ to confirm. Press ‘Back’ three times to return to standby. 3.
receive an incoming call the base and the handset will ring at the same time. With ‘Ring priority’ you can set the handset to ring 2, 4 or 6 times before the base will ring. 1. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▼to ‘Settings’ and press ‘Select’. 2. Scroll ▼to ‘Set Base’. Press ‘Select’. 3. Scroll ▼to ‘Ring priority’. Press ‘Select’. 4. Scroll ▼to ‘Select Handset’. Press ‘Select’. The other handsets registered to the base are displayed, e.g. Handset 1.
6. Setting the system PIN The System PIN is used when changing certain settings and for handset/base registration/deregistration. The default setting is 0000 but you can change this to your own personal PIN number with up to 8 digits. When you enter a PIN the digits are displayed as ‘****’. 1. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▲to ‘Settings’ and press ‘Select’. 2. Scroll ▲to ‘Set Base’. Press ‘Select’. 3. Scroll ▼to ‘System PIN’. Press ‘Select’. 4. Enter the old PIN (original setting 0000) and press OK. 5.
4. 5. ‘Are You Sure?’ is displayed. Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel. If you select ‘Yes’, enter the system PIN (original setting 0000) then press OK. ‘Please wait...’ and then ‘Reset Complete’ will be displayed. The base will then announce your answering machine outgoing message and then return to standby. 8. Setting the ECO mode To reduce the level of power emissions, you can select ‘ECO mode’. When the ECO mode is set to ‘On’, the base transmission power will be reduced. 1.
Note: As soon as you select a new display language, all the handset text displays will immediately change to this language. 1. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▲to ‘Settings’ and press ‘Select’. 2. ‘Set Handset’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’. 3. Scroll ▲or ▼to ‘Language’. Press ‘Select’. 4. Scroll to the language you want and press ‘Select’. 5. Press ‘Back’ three times to return to standby. 2. Setting the screensaver 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▲to ‘Settings’ and press ‘Select’. ‘Set Handset’ is highlighted.
4. Setting keypad tones 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▲to ‘Settings’ and press ‘Select’. ‘Set Handset’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’. Scroll ▲or ▼to ‘Key Beep’. Press ‘Select’. Scroll ▲or ▼to ‘On’ or ‘Off’. Press ‘Select’ to confirm. Press ‘Back’ three times to return to standby. 5. PABX access code 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. X. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▲to ‘Settings’ and press ‘Select’. ‘Set Handset’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’. Scroll ▲or ▼to ‘PABX Access Code’. Press ‘Select’.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. If no previous event is stored, ‘Add Event’, is highlighted, press ‘Select’. Or If events are already stored, they are listed. Press ‘Options’, ‘Add Event’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’. Enter the subject and press ‘Save’. Enter the date (DD/MM) and press ‘Save’. Enter the time, (HH:MM) and press ‘Save’. If the current time format setting is 12 hour, ‘Select’ am or pm by pressing ▲or ▼. Press ▲or ▼to highlight ‘Silent’ or ‘Alarm’ and press ‘Select’. Press to return to standby.
3. Showing the agenda details 1. 2. 3. 4. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▼to ‘Agenda’ and press ‘Select’. Stored events are displayed. If required scroll ▼to the event you want and press ‘Options’. Scroll ▼to ‘Show Details’ and press ‘Select’. The description, date and time of the reminder are displayed. Press to return to standby. 4. Editing the Agenda entries 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▼to ‘Agenda’ and press ‘Select’. Stored events are displayed.
5. Press to return to standby. 6. Delete all Agenda entries 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▼to ‘Agenda’ and press ‘Select’. Stored events are displayed. Press ‘Options’. Scroll to ‘Delete All Events’ and press ‘Select’. Press ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel. Press to return to standby. XI. Registration Up to 5 handsets can be registered to the Colombo Combo base. Additional handsets must be fully charged and registered to the base before you can use them.
1. Press and hold the ‘intercom’ button for at least 3 seconds until you hear a double beep. You have 60 seconds in which to register your additional handset. At the handset: 2. If the handset is new and ‘Please Register’ is displayed. Press ‘Menu’. ‘Registration’ is displayed’ press ‘Select’ Or If the handset has already been registered to another base the standby display is shown. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▲ or ▼to ‘Registration’ and press ‘Select’. 3. ‘Register Handset’ is highlighted, press ‘Select’. 4.
3. 4. All base numbers are displayed. (In use) is added to bases where the handset has been previously registered. Scroll ▲or ▼to the base you want and press ‘Select’. ‘Searching base...’ is displayed, followed by the standby display for that base. 3. De-registering a handset 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▲or ▼to ‘Registration’ and press ‘Select’. Scroll ▼to ‘De-register’ and press ‘Select’. Enter the system PIN (original PIN is 0000) and press OK.
2. Press OK to dial. 5. Transferring a call You can transfer an external call from the base to the handset or from the handset to the base. During your call: 1. Press ‘Int’ on the base or on the handset, followed by the number of the handset ‘1’ or base ‘0’ that you want to call. 2. Press ‘OK’ to dial or press ‘End’ to cancel the call request and return to the caller. 3. When the other handset answers you can announce the caller. 4.
4. 5. Press ‘Join’ to begin the conference call. ‘Conference Call’ is displayed. Press on the handset or replace the handset/press on the base to end the call. XII. Answering machine Your Colombo Combo answering machine records unanswered calls when it is activated. It can store up to 59 messages within the maximum recording time of 30 minutes. Each message can be up to 3 minutes long. Your personal outgoing messages can be up to 3 minutes long.
Base Press the square surround to the right of the Play/Pause button. Handset 1. Press ‘Menu’, scroll ▼to ‘Answer Machine’ and press ‘Select’ 2. Scroll ▼to ‘Answer On/Off’ and press ‘Select’. 3. Scroll ▲or ▼to highlight ‘On’ or ‘Off’ and press ‘Select’. 2. Setting the answer delay Answer delay sets the number of times your telephone will ring before the answer machine picks up the call and starts playing the outgoing message. You can change this to between 2-9 rings or Time Saver.
you have new messages, it will answer after 2 rings. 4. Switching the message alert tone on/off 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ‘Menu’, ‘Answer Machine’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’ Scroll ▲to ‘Answer Settings’ and press ‘Select’. Scroll ▼to ‘Message Alert’ and press ‘Select’. Scroll ▲or ▼to highlight ‘On’ or ‘Off’ and press ‘Select’. Press ‘Back’ three times to return to standby. 5.
‘Hello, your call cannot be taken at this moment, so please leave your message after the tone.’ Answering Only The caller can listen to your announcement but cannot leave a message. The pre-recorded message is ‘Hello, your call cannot be taken at this moment, and you cannot leave a message, so please call later’. Recording your own outgoing message 1. Press ‘Menu’, ‘Answer Machine’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’ 2. Scroll ▼to ‘Outgoing Message’ and press ‘Select’. 3. ‘Record’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’.
4. 5. 6. Scroll ▲or ▼to ‘Answer & Record’ or ‘Answer Only’ and press ‘Select’. Scroll ▼to ‘Personal OGM’ and press ‘Select’. The message is played. Press ‘OK’ to stop playback or press ‘Delete’ to delete a personal OGM. Selecting the outgoing message mode 1. Press ‘Menu’, ‘Answer Machine’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’ 2. Scroll ▼to ‘Answer Settings’ and press ‘Select’. 3. ‘Answer Mode’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’. 4. Scroll ▲or ▼to ‘Answer & Record’ or ‘Answer Only’ and press ‘Select’. 5.
5. Your memo is played back. If you want to delete it, press ‘Delete’ during playback. If you press ‘Save’ or wait for the message to play back, it will be saved. 8. Call screening When your answering machine is on and answers a call, you can use the loudspeaker to listen to the caller leaving a message. You can then identify the caller and decide whether to take the call in person. Base Just pick up the handset to speak to the caller. Handset 1.
2. ‘Play’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’ and scroll ▲or ▼to choose which messages to listen to. Press ‘Play’. During playback you can ‘Pause’, ‘Skip Forward’, ‘Skip Backward’, or ‘Delete’ your messages. Handset 1. Press ‘Menu’ and scroll ▼to ‘Answer Machine’ and press ‘Select’. 2. ‘Play’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’ to choose which messages you want to play or scroll ▼to ‘Play All’ and press ‘Select’ to play all messages. 3.
11. Deleting all old messages Base 1. Press ‘Menu’, ‘Answer Machine’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’ 2. Scroll ▼to ‘Delete Messages’ and press ‘Select’. 3. ‘Delete All Old Messages?’ is displayed. Press ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel. Remote access You can operate your answering machine from any TM Touchtone phone by calling your Colombo Combo telephone and entering a 4-digit security code (original code is 0000). 12. Switching the remote access PIN on/off 1. 2. 3. 4.
safe. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ‘Menu’, ‘Answer Machine’ is highlighted. Press ‘Select’ Scroll ▼to ‘Answer Settings’ and press ‘Select’. Scroll ▲or ▼to ‘Remote Access’ and press ‘Select’. Scroll ▲or ▼to highlight ‘Set Remote PIN’ and press ‘Select’. Enter the old 4-digit PIN and press ‘Save’ (original PIN is 0000). Enter the new 4-digit PIN and press ‘Save’. Enter the new PIN again and press ‘Save’. 14.
2. 3. 4. Enter your 4-digit PIN. If you enter an incorrect PIN you will hear ‘Incorrect security code’. You can try and enter the PIN 1 more time. If it is still incorrect you will hear the above voice prompt and the Colombo Combo telephone will end the call. If no button is pressed for 8 seconds or more your Colombo Combo telephone will end the call.
XIII. Safety instructions When using your telephone, simple safety precautions should be followed to prevent any risk of fire, electric shock or any other accident: Read the instructions contained in this guide and follow them carefully. Follow all the warnings contained in this guide and on the telephone. Unplug the telephone from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Do not use any liquid or aerosol cleaners; use a lintfree cloth.
immediate vicinity of the gas leak. Use only rechargeable NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries. Use of any other kind of battery or use of non-rechargeable batteries may be dangerous. It might cause interference or damage to the phone. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for repairing or replacing the telephone if batteries of a type different than that originally supplied have been used. - Recharge the batteries by leaving them in the handset and placing the handset on the base.
Warranty period This telephone comes with a warranty period of 12 months. The warranty begins on the date the telephone is purchased. The warranty must be proven by presenting the original invoice or receipt showing the date and the model purchased. Coverage A defective telephone must be returned complete to your distributor with an explanation. If this telephone presents a defect during the warranty period, the authorised After-Sales Service will repair any defective component or manufacturing defect.
No warranty coverage may be claimed if the telephone serial number has been modified, removed, erased or made illegible. No warranty coverage may be claimed if the telephone has been repaired, altered or modified by the buyer or any repair personnel not officially qualified and authorised.
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