User’s manual Model: ES1610A ES1610-0A ht tp: // hk phones.v tec h.
TABLE OF Contents 1. Important safety instructions.....................1 2. SET UP THE TELEPHONE ........................................3 3. GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE ...................................6 4. Use your phone..................................................14 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Package Contents................................................................... 3 Location..............................................................
4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 5. pRIVATE PhoneBOOK...........................................26 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 6. Turn the Keypad Lock ON/OFF............................................. 21 Redial the Last number.......................................................... 22 4.10.1 Redial a Number from the Redial List.....................22 4.10.2 Store a Redial Number into the Phonebook...........22 4.10.3 Delete a Redial Number..........................................23 4.10.
6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.2.6 Set the Handset Language......................................33 6.2.7 Rename the Handset..............................................34 6.2.8 Choose the Information to be Displayed in Idle......34 6.2.9 Set the Auto Answer................................................34 Base Settings......................................................................... 34 6.3.1 Set the Base Ringer Melody (Optional)..................34 6.3.2 Set the Base Ringer Volume (optional)................
1. Important safety instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: 1. Read and understand all the instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
11.The use of other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries/primary cells can be dangerous. These may cause interference and/or unit damages. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage arising from such non-compliance. 12.Do not use third party charging bays. The batteries may be damaged. 13.Please note the correct polarity while inserting the batteries. 14.Do not immerse batteries in water, do not place in fire. Disposal warning 1.
2. SET UP THE TELEPHONE 2.1 Package Contents The package contains the following items: • Handset (1 for ES1610A or ES1610-0A, 2 for ES1610A Twin) • 1 Base station • 1 Power adapter for Base • Charger (1 for ES1610A Twin or ES1610-0A) • 2 Telephone line cords • AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries (2 for ES1610A or ES1610-0A, 4 for ES1610A Twin) • User’s Manual (English and Traditional Chinese) • Warranty Card 2.
2.3 Connect the Base Station 1. Plug the power cable into the base station, plug the other end of the power adapter into the wall outlet not controlled by a wall switch. 2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the base station and the other end into a telephone wall jack. If you have DSL high speed internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is required. NOTEs • Always use the cables supplied with the product. • Use only the power adapter supplied with the base station.
2.4 Install and Charge the Handset Battery 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover. 2. Place the two AAA batteries as indicated following the polarity signs. 3. Slide the battery compartment cover back in position. 4. Put the handset on the base or charger to charge for at least 14 hours for the first time. A beep sounds when the handset is properly placed on the base or charger. NOTES • Use only the AAA, 1.2V, 400mAh, NiMH rechargeable batteries.
3. GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE 3.1 Overview of the Handset 2 1 5 4 3 6 8 9 7 10 1. MENU OK 2. DELETE In idle mode: Press to access the main menu. In sub-menu mode: Press to confirm the selection. During a call: Press to access Intercom/ Phonebook/ Redial List/ Call List. MUTE In main menu mode: Press to go back to idle screen. In sub-menu mode: Press to go back to previous level. In sub-menu mode: Press and hold to go back to idle screen.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. In idle mode: Press to access the call list. In menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu items. In Phonebook list/Redial list/Call List: Press to scroll up the list. During a call: Press to increase the volume. In ringing: Press to increase the ringer volume. In idle mode: Press to access the redial list. In menu mode: Press to scroll down the menu items. In Phonebook list/Redial list/Call List: Press to scroll down the list. During a call: Press to decrease the volume.
8. 9. ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD, , # Press to insert a digit / character / / # 1 key in idle mode: Press and hold to access the voice mail. key in idle mode: Press and hold to enable or disable the keypad lock. key during a call (in Pulse mode): Press to switch to tone mode. HS # key in Idle mode: Press and hold to turn on / off the ringer. HS 0 key in idle / predialing / number editing mode: Press and hold to insert a pause. HS # key in Call List mode: Press to review caller’s number if HS applicable.
3.2 Overview of the Base Station 1 2 1. 2. Press on the base station to page your handset. It will ring for approximately 60 seconds. CHARGING CRADLE For charging the handset.
3.3 Handset LCD Display Icons and Symbols The LCD display gives you information on the current status of the telephone. Steadily on when the handset is in range of the base. Flash when out of range of the base or not registered to the base. Steady when an intercom is in progress. Flashes when there is an incoming intercom call. Indicates a call is in progress. Flashes when a home call is on hold. Indicates that handsfree is being used. Indicates that the ringer is switched off.
Indicates when the battery needs charging. Flashes when low battery power level is detected. Indicates when a mobile call is in progress. Flashes when a mobile call is on hold. Indicates there is (are) Bluetooth device(s) paired. Flashes when Bluetooth device is being paired. Indicates when Bluetooth device #1 or #2 is connected with the telephone base. Indicates when more characters are existed before the text currently displayed.
3.4 Menu Structure When the handset is switched on and in idle mode: MENU OK 1. Press 2. Press p q to move through the available options. to enter the main menu. 3. Press OK to select a menu option or DELETE to return to MUTE the previous screen, or press and hold DELETE to return to standby mode.
3.5 Text and Digit Entry Table The following table shows you where each letter and punctuation character can be found. Respective character table will be used when corresponding menu language is selected. This will be helpful when storing a name in the phonebook and renaming your handset. In editing mode, a cursor is displayed to indicate the current text entry position. It is positioned at the right of the last character entered. writing Tips: 1.
4. Use your phone 4.1 Introducing Bluetooth Your new telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features: • Pairing a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone with the telephone base. Two Bluetooth devices can be paired up and connected. • Connecting a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone to make and receive MOBILE calls. Two mobile phones can be connected but only one of them can be used at a time.
• Make sure that your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone is between one to twelve feet away from the telephone base in order to maintain a clear and consistent connection between your Bluetooth mobile phone, telephone base and cell tower. • Make sure that your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone has sufficient signal strength. You may need to move the Bluetooth enabled mobile phone and telephone base to a location where the mobile signal may be stronger.
Refer to the user’s manual of your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices. Notes: • Paired device(s) will be connected automatically and stored into the Paired Devices list. • When a device is successfully connected, corresponding device icon will be displayed on screen and Bluetooth device LED on base will be on. • If you would like to pair up another Bluetooth device, please repeat the steps as above. 4.2.
4.2.3 Paired Devices The mobile(s) paired up will be displayed in the paired devices list, no matter it(they) is(are) connected or not. You can choose to connect, or remove the mobile from this menu. MENU OK and then p q to select PAIRED UNITS. 1. Press 2. Display will show the mobile name of paired device(s). 3. Press OK and then p q to select the desired mobile device. MENU NOTE Display will show “EMPTY” if there is no device paired. For the connected mobile device: 4.
4.3 Make a Call 4.3.1 Preparatory Dialling Using the home line: Enter the phone number and press with home line. or to dial the number Using the mobile line: Enter the phone number and press to dial the number with mobile line. If there are two mobile devices connected, you have to select one device from the list. HS Note If no mobile device connected, display will show “NO MOBILE” and then back to idle. 4.3.2 Direct Dialing Using the home line: Press or number.
4.3.3 Call from the Phonebook MENU MENU OK then p q to select PHONEBOOK. Press OK . 2. Press p q to select the desired phonebook entry. 1. Press Using the home line: 3. Press line. or to dial the selected phonebook entry with home Using the mobile line: 3. Press 4.3.4 1. to dial the selected phonebook entry with mobile line. HSCall List Call from the In idle, press to access the call list. OR Press 2. MENU OK then p q to select CALL LIST. Press p q to select the desired call list entry.
4.3.6 Call timer Your handset automatically times the duration of every call. The call timer will display a few seconds after the call ends. It is shown in hours, minutes and seconds format (HH:MM:SS). 4.4 Answer a Call Answering a home call: If handset is not on the charging cradle: When the phone rings, press or to answer the call. Answering a mobile call: If handset is not on the charging cradle: When the phone rings, press or to answer the call.
4.6 Mute a Call You can mute the microphone so that you can talk to someone nearby without letting the caller hear you during a call. During a call: MUTE 1. Press DELETE to mute the microphone and “MUTED” will display on the LCD. Your caller cannot hear you. 2. Press DELETE again to unmute the microphone. 4.7 MUTE End a Call During a call connection, press OFF to end the call. OR Put the handset on the base or charger to end the call. 4.
4.10 Redial the Last number You can redial up to 5 of the last numbers called. If you have stored a name in the phonebook to go with the number, the name will be displayed instead. The most recent last number will display at the top of the redial list. 4.10.1 Redial a Number from the Redial List 1. In idle mode, press to access the redial list. Remarks: If redial entry with name, press # to view the number. 2 Press p q to browse the redial list. Using the home line: 3.
4.10.3 Delete a Redial Number 1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 in the section of Redial a Number from the Redial List. 2. Press MENU OK and p q to select DELETE. Press MENU OK to confirm. 3. 4.10.4 Delete the Entire Redial List 1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 in the section of Redial a Number from the Redial List. 2. Press MENU OK and p q to select DELETE ALL. 3. Press MENU OK to confirm 4. Press MENU OK to confirm again. 4.
4.12.1 Call Another Handset MUTE 1. In idle mode, press DELETE and the screen displays all registered handsets except the calling handset. 2. Enter the desired handset number to intercom with. 3. The called handset rings and press establish the internal call. on the called handset to NOTES MUTE • If only one handset is registered to the base station, press DELETE and it will display “NOT POSSIBLE”.
4.12.4 Make a 3-way 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 network subscription is required. During an external call: 1. Follow Steps 1 to 4 in the section of Transfer an External Call to Another Handset on page 24. 2. Press and hold conference call.
5. pRIVATE PhoneBOOK Your phone can store up to 20 private phonebook entries with names and numbers. Each phonebook entry can have a maximum of 20 digits for the phone number and 12 characters for the name. You can also select different melodies for your phonebook entries. The entries are store alphabetically. 5.1 1. Store a Number Entry in the Phonebook Press MENU OK and p q to select PHONEBOOK. Press . Note The first entry in the phonebook will be displayed.
5.1.2 Writing Tips MUTE Press DELETE to delete the last character or digit. MUTE Press and hold DELETE to delete all characters or digits. Press p q to move backward or forward through the characters / digits. Press and hold 0 to insert to pause (will appear as P) 5.2 Review a Phonebook Entry then p q to select PHONEBOOK. p q 2. Press then to browse the phonebook entries. MENU 3. Press OK then p q to select VIEW. 1. In idle mode, press MENU OK MENU OK 4. Press 5.
5.5 Delete a Phonebook Entry MENU OK and p q to select PHONEBOOK. Press 1. Press 2. Press p q to select the desired phonebook entry. 3. Press MENU OK and p q to select DELETE. 4. Press MENU OK to confirm. 5.6 . MENU OK . Delete the Entire Phonebook Entries MENU OK and p q to select PHONEBOOK. Press 1. Press 2. Press p q to select the desired phonebook entry. 3. Press MENU OK and p q to select DELETE ALL. 4. Press MENU OK to confirm and 5.
6. phone settings Your phone comes with a selection of settings that you can change to personalize your phone the way you like it to work. 6.1 Date and Time Settings You will need to set the correct time and date so that you know when you received answering machine (applicable to model with answering machine) or call list entries. 6.1.1 Set the Date Format MENU 1. Press OK and p q to select HS SETTINGS. MENU 2. Press OK and p q to select DATE & TIME. MENU OK and p q to select DATE FORMAT. 3.
6.1.3 Set the Date MENU OK and p q to select HS SETTINGS. MENU 2. Press OK and p q to select DATE & TIME. MENU 3. Press OK and p q to select SET DATE. 1. Press 4. Press OK then enter the date according to DD-MM-YY or MM-DD-YY format. The date will be in the format you set. 5. Press MENU MENU OK to confirm. 6.1.4 Set the Time MENU OK and p q to select HS SETTINGS. MENU 2. Press OK and p q to select DATE & TIME. MENU 3. Press OK and p q to select SET TIME. 1. Press 4.
• The alarm volume level is the same as the settings of the handset ringer volume. If the handset ringer is set to VOLUME OFF, the alarm still sounds at VOLUME 1 level. • During an external call or an internal call, if an alarm is set and when the alarm time is reached, “ALARM ON” will still flash. An alarm tone will be emitted from the earpiece to notify you the alarm time is reached. Once you press any key or press and hold OFF to disable the alarm, it will revert to the call duration screen.
6.2.2 Set the Ringer Melody for External Calls You can set the melody to personalize your internal ringer. A total of 10 melodies are provided for your selection. Press MENU OK and p q to select HS SETTINGS. Press MENU OK and p q to select RING SETUP. 3. Press MENU OK and p q to select EXT RING. 4. Press MENU OK and p q to select the desired ringer melody. 1. 2. Note The respective ringer melody will be played while you are scrolling through the melody list. 5. Press 6.2.
6.2.4 Set the Ringer Volume You can set the ringer volume level. A total of 6 ringer volume levels including VOLUME OFF are provided for your selection. Press MENU OK and p q to select HS SETTINGS. Press MENU OK and p q to select RING SETUP. 3. Press MENU OK and p q to select RING VOLUME. 4. Press MENU OK and p q to select the ringer volume 1. 2. NOTE The respective ringer volume will be played during your selection. 5. Press 6.2.5 MENU OK to confirm.
6.2.7 Rename the Handset MENU OK and p q to select HS SETTINGS. MENU 2. Press OK and p q to select RENAME HS. 1. Press 3. Press MENU OK and enter the name of your handset. 4. Press MENU OK to confirm. 6.2.8 Choose the Information to be Displayed in Idle You can choose to display time or handset name in your idle screen. 1. Press MENU OK and p q to select HS SETTINGS. 2. Press MENU OK and p q to select HS DISPLAY. Press MENU OK and p q to select HANDSET NAME or TIME.
6.3.2 Set the Base Ringer Volume (optional) MENU OK and p q to select BS SETTINGS. MENU 2. Press OK and p q to select RING VOLUME. MENU 3. Press OK and p q to select the desired ringer volume (a 1. Press 4. total of 6 ringer volume levels including VOLUME OFF). MENU Press OK to confirm. 6.3.3 Set the Dial Mode MENU OK and p q to select BS SETTINGS. MENU 2. Press OK and p q to select DIAL MODE. MENU 3. Press OK and p q to select TONE or PULSE 1. Press 4. Press 6.3.4 MENU OK to confirm.
6.3.5 Change the System PIN Code A 4-digit system PIN code is used for changing the system settings of the base station. It is used to protect your phone against unauthorized use. The default system PIN code is 0000. 1. Press MENU OK then p q to select BS SETTINGS. 2. Press MENU OK then p q to select CHANGE PIN. 3. Press MENU OK 4. Enter the old system PIN. 5. Press MENU OK then enter the new system PIN. 6. Press MENU OK then enter the new system PIN again. .
6.5 Register a Handset Your handset is pre-registered to the base station. Up to five handsets can be registered to a a single base station. If for some reason, the handset is not registered to the base station, flashes even when the handset is near the base station. Register your handset following the process below. 1. Press and hold on the base station for about five seconds, the base station is entered into registration mode. 2. Press MENU OK and p q to select REGISTRATION. MENU OK 3.
6.6 Deregister a Handset You may need to deregister your handsets if you wish to change the designated handset number of your registered handsets. You are requested to enter the 4-digit PIN in order to de-register a handset from the base station. Note You cannot deregister the handset that you are currently using. and p q to select BS SETTINGS. Press MENU OK 2. Press MENU OK 3. Press MENU OK 4. Enter the 4-digit system PIN. 5. Press 6.
7. CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK DEPENDENT) 7.1 Call List This feature is available if you have subscribed to the Caller Line Identification service from your telephone company. Your phone can store up to 10 received calls with date/time information in the Call List. The number will be shown on the LCD when the phone is ringing. If the number matches with one of the entries in your Private Phonebook, the caller’s name stored in the private phonebook will be displayed with the number.
7.3 Store a Call List Number into the Phonebook 1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 in the section of View the Call list on page 39. 2. Press MENU OK and p q to select ADD TO PB. MENU OK 3. Press to enter the name. (See Entering Names on page 26) 4. Press 5. Edit the number if necessary. (See Writing Tips on page 27) 6. Press OK and p q to select the melody, and to confirm. 7.4 MENU OK and the selected call list number is displayed. MENU MENU OK Delete an Entry in the Call List 1.
8. VOICE MAIL (NETWORK DEPENDENT) Voice Mail Waiting Indication (VMWI) is an indication given to you when a new voice mail message is waiting on the network service provider. This feature is available if you have subscribed to the voicemail service from you network service provider. You can press and hold 1 to dial out to the voice mail number directly to listen to your voice mail messages. 8.
8.2 Delete VMWI Entries To delete a single VMWI entry from the call list: 1. Press OK and p q to select CALL LIST. OR Press p in idle to access the call list. 2. Press p q to select the desired VMWI entry. 3. Press MENU OK and p q to select DELETE. 4. Press MENU OK to confirm. MENU To delete all VMWI entries from the call list: 1. Press OK and p q to select CALL LIST. OR Press p in idle to access the call list. 2. Press and hold 4 to delete all VMWI entries. The MENU will disappear.
9. Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestion listed below. Problem Solutions My telephone does not work at all. • Make sure the batteries are installed and charged correctly. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base after use. • Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the telephone base and the telephone wall jack.
Low battery shows on screen. The batteries do not charge in the handset or the handset batteries do not accept charge. • Place the handset in the telephone base for recharging. • Remove and re-install the batteries and use it until fully depleted, then recharge the handset in the telephone base. • If the above measures do not solve the problem, replace the batteries. • Make sure the handset is placed in the telephone base correctly.
There is interference during a telephone conversation. My calls fade out when I am using the handset. • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference.
There is interference during a telephone conversation. My calls fade out when I am using the handset (continued). • If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the telephone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this doesn’t solve the problem, re-locate your telephone or modem farther apart from each other, or use a different surge protector. • The location of your telephone base can impact the performance of your cordless phone.
Common cure for electronic equipment. If the telephone is not responding normally, put the handset in the telephone base. If it does not respond, try the following (in the order listed): • Disconnect the power to the telephone base. • Disconnect the batteries on the handset. • Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the telephone base. • Re-install the batteries and place the handset in the telephone base. • Wait for the handset to synchronize with the telephone base.
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Free Field Range Up to 300 metres* Indoor Range Up to 50 metres* Handset Battery Life (average values) 10 hours talk time** 100 hours standby** Number of Handsets Up to 5 Electrical Connection/ Base Mains Adaptor/ Charger Base mains adaptor: Model No.
11. Care and maintenance instructions Take care of your telephone • Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so you must treat it with care. • Avoid rough treatment. • Place the handset down gently. • Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water • You can damage your telephone if it gets wet. Do not use the handset in the rain, or handle it with the wet hands. Do not install the telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower.
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