AEG Pyramid User manual

Pyramid
Cordless Digital Telephone
with Answering Machine
Warning
Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.

Welcome...
to your new Pyramid Digital
Cordless Telephone and Answering
Machine
50 Name and number phonebook for storing your most frequently used•
numbers.
Digital answering machine for high quality message recording.•
Caller Display shows you who’s calling before you answer the phone* and•
keeps a list of your last 40 callers. You can also dial numbers direct from
the Calls list.
Redial up to 10 of the last numbers called.•
Register up to 5 handsets to the base.•
Make internal calls and transfer external calls between handsets.•
Choose from 10 different ringtones for internal and external calls as well as•
numbers stored in the phonebook.
* Subscription to Caller Display service may be required. Please contact your
telephony service provider.

This User Guide provides you with
all the information you need to get
the most from your phone.
Before you make your first call you
will need to set up your phone. Follow
the simple instructions in ‘Getting
Started’, over the next few pages.
Need help?
You may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the back of this guide.
Hearing aid?
Please note that the Pyramid works by sending radio signals between the
base and handset.
These signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.

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I. Getting started ....................................................................... 5
1. Location ............................................................................................... 5
2. Setting up the base and handset ......................................................... 5
3. Talk/Standby time ................................................................................ 6
4. Battery low warning ............................................................................. 6
5. Battery performance ............................................................................ 6
6. Handset range ..................................................................................... 6
7. Signal strength..................................................................................... 6
8. Pyramid multipack users only .............................................................. 7
II. Getting to know your phone.................................................8
1. Handset buttons................................................................................... 8
2. Handset LCD Display .......................................................................... 9
3. Display icons...................................................................................... 10
4. Using the menu.................................................................................. 10
5. Menu map.......................................................................................... 11
6. Answering machine base and charger .............................................. 12
III. Using your phone................................................................ 13
1. Switch the handset power on/off........................................................ 13
2. Make a call......................................................................................... 13
3. Preparatory dialling ............................................................................ 13
4. End a call ........................................................................................... 13
5. Handsfree .......................................................................................... 14
6. Receiving calls................................................................................... 14
7. Secrecy.............................................................................................. 14
8. Adjusting the earpiece volume........................................................... 14
9. Redial................................................................................................. 15
10. Delete a number from the redial list................................................... 15
11. Delete the entire redial list ................................................................. 15
12. Store a redial number to the phonebook ........................................... 15
13. Keypad lock ....................................................................................... 16
14. Find handset/ Paging......................................................................... 16

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IV. Using the phonebook..........................................................16
1. Add an entry to the phonebook.......................................................... 16
2. Dial from the phonebook.................................................................... 17
3. Edit an entry....................................................................................... 18
4. Delete an entry .................................................................................. 18
V. Caller Display & the Calls list .............................................18
1. Caller Display..................................................................................... 18
2. Calls list ............................................................................................. 19
3. View the Calls list............................................................................... 20
4. Dial a number in the Calls list ............................................................ 20
5. Store a number to the phonebook ..................................................... 20
6. Delete an entry .................................................................................. 20
7. Delete the entire Calls list .................................................................. 21
VI. Handset settings.................................................................. 21
1. Handset ringer volume....................................................................... 21
2. Handset ringer melody....................................................................... 21
3. Handset name ................................................................................... 22
4. Language........................................................................................... 22
5. Keypad beep on/off............................................................................ 22
6. Battery low warning beep on/off ........................................................ 23
7. Out of range warning beep on/off ...................................................... 23
8. Keypad lock via the menu.................................................................. 23
9. Auto answer....................................................................................... 23
10. Set the date ....................................................................................... 24
11. Set the time........................................................................................ 24
12. Set the alarm ..................................................................................... 24
13. To silence the alarm .......................................................................... 24

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VII. Base settings .......................................................................24
1. Base ringer volume............................................................................ 24
2. Base ringer melody............................................................................ 25
3. Change base PIN code...................................................................... 25
4. Reset ................................................................................................. 25
5. Emergency default ............................................................................. 26
6. Default settings .................................................................................. 26
VIII. Additional handsets and bases.......................................... 27
1. Internal calls....................................................................................... 27
2. Transfer an external call .................................................................... 27
3. 3-Way call .......................................................................................... 28
4. Register a new Pyramid handset to your Pyramid base.................... 28
5. Register a different make of handset to your Pyramid base.............. 29
6. Selecting a base ................................................................................ 29
7. De-register a handset ........................................................................ 29
IX. Using the answering machine............................................30
1. Set the answering machine day and time using the handset. .......... 30
2. Check the current day and time setting ............................................. 31
3. Switch the answering machine on/off ................................................ 31
4. Listening to your messages ............................................................... 31
5. Adjust the speaker volume ............................................................... 32
6. Outgoing messages (OGMs) ............................................................. 33
7. Record your own OGM ...................................................................... 33
8. Answer Only ...................................................................................... 33
9. Check your current OGM................................................................... 34
10. Select the OGM ................................................................................. 34
11. Re-instate the pre-recorded OGM ..................................................... 34
12. Answer delay ..................................................................................... 35
13. Record a memo ................................................................................. 35
14. Call screening .................................................................................... 36
15. Memory full ........................................................................................ 36

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X. Using remote access........................................................... 36
1. Operating your answering machine from another phone................... 36
2. Set the security PIN code .................................................................. 37
3. Check security code .......................................................................... 37
XI. Help.......................................................................................37
XII. General information ............................................................39

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Getting startedI.
Location1.
You need to place your Pyramid product within 2 metres of the mains power
socket and telephone socket so that the cables will reach.
Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid
interference.
Your Pyramid product works by sending radio signals between the handset
and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base.
Putting it as high as possible can help to provide the best signal.
WARNING
Do not place your Pyramid product in the bathroom or other humid areas.
Setting up the base and handset2.
Plug the power adaptor and telephone cable into the underside of the base.1.
Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch the power on.2.
Remove the battery cover from the back of the handset and insert the 2 x3.
AAA rechargeable batteries supplied. Please note the ‘+’ and ‘-’ markings
inside the battery compartment and insert the batteries the correct way
around. Slide the battery compartment shut.
WARNING
Never use non-rechargeable batteries. Only use the approved rechargeable
batteries supplied. Using unapproved batteries will invalidate your guarantee
and may damage the telephone.
Place the handset on the base to charge. You should let the batteries4.
charge continuously for at least 24 hours.
The batteries and handset case may become warm during charging, this is
normal.
Once fully charged, plug the telephone line cord into the telephone wall socket.5.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the telephone line cord to the telephone line wall socket until
the handset is fully charged and only use the telephone line cord provided.
The base station should be plugged into the mains power socket at all times.

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Talk/Standby time3.
Under ideal conditions, the handset batteries should give about 10 hours 30
minutes talk time or 160 hours standby on a single charge. (This does not mean
you can unplug the base or leave it for this length of time without charge).
Please note that new NiMH rechargeable batteries do not reach full capacity
until they have been in normal use for several days.
Battery low warning4.
If the icon is flashing in the display and you hear a warning beep every
minute during a call, you will need to recharge your handset before you can
use it again.
Battery performance5.
To keep the batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for
a few hours at a time. Running the batteries right down at least once a week
will help them last as long as possible.
After charging your handset for the first time, subsequent charging time for
the batteries is approximately 6–8 hours.
The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear
out, thus reducing the talk/standby time. Eventually they will need replacing.
Handset range6.
The Pyramid product has a range of up to 300 metres outdoors when there is
a clear line of sight between the base and handset. Any obstruction between
the base and handset will reduce the range significantly. With the base
indoors and handset either indoors or outdoors, the range will normally be up
to 50 metres. Thick stone walls can severely affect the range.
Signal strength7.
The icon on your handset display indicates when you are in range of the
base. When it flashes and you hear a warning beep, you are out of range and
will need to move closer to the base.

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Pyramid multipack users only8.
Place each Pyramid charger within reach of a mains power wall socket.
Connect the charger(s) and charge the handset(s)
Plug the mains power adaptor into the power socket on the underside of1.
the charger and plug the other end to the mains power wall socket.
Insert the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied, taking note of the ‘+’2.
and ‘-’ markings inside the battery compartment, then slide the battery
compartment shut.
Place the handset on the charger. You should let the batteries charge3.
continuously for at least 24 hours.
The display will show the time and the handset number, e.g. « 2 », to show
it is registered to the base.
Your phone is now set up to make and receive calls. Please note that the
answering machine is already switched on and is ready to answer incoming
calls.
To switch the answering machine off press On/Off on the base. The
machine announces “Answer Off”. See page 31 for more information about
your answering machine.

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Getting to know your phoneII.
Handset buttons1.
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1 Menu/OK/Secrecy
Press to open the menu, page 10.
Press to select menu options and
to confirm a displayed option.
During a call, press to switch
Secrecy on/off.
When on, your voice will be muted
so your caller cannot hear you,
page 14.
2 Up/Down
Scroll up or down through menu
options, calls lists, redial lists and
phonebook entries.
During a call, press up or down
to adjust the earpiece volume,
page 14.
While the phone is ringing, press
up or down to adjust the handset
ringer volume, page 21.
3 End call
Press to end calls, page 13.
When viewing the redial/Calls list
or when editing, press to exit and
return to standby.
Press and hold to switch the
handset on/off, page 13.
4 Calls list
Press to open the Calls list,
page 19.

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5 Redial
Press to open the redial list,
page 15.
6 #/Pause
When dialling/storing a number,
press and hold to enter a pause,
page 41.
7 Int
Use to make internal calls and
transfer calls to other Pyramid
handsets registered to the base,
page 27.
8 Recall
Use with switchboard services
and some network services.
9 */Keypad lock
Use to lock/unlock the keypad
to prevent accidental dialling,
page 16.
10 Talk/Handsfree
Press to make and receive calls,
page 13.
11 Phonebook/Clear/Back
Press to open the phonebook,
page 16.
In menu mode, press to return to
the previous menu.
In enter/edit mode, press and hold
to delete characters and digits,
when viewing the calls/redial list,
press to delete the displayed
entry or press and hold to delete
all entries.
Handset LCD Display2.
Battery
status
Scrolls
when
charging
Time or Handset name
In standby mode, press and hold 0to switch handset
idle screen between handset name or time.
Eco mode
Circle around
appears when
Eco mode is ON

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Display icons3.
Flashes to indicate an incoming
external call
External call in progress
Flashes to indicate an incoming
internal call
Internal call in progress
3-way call in progress or transfer
an external call to another
Pyramid handset registered to
the base
Eco mode is ON
Flashes to indicate new voicemail
messages received
Off when you have no voicemail
messages
Indicates signal strength
Flashes when handset is not
registered to the base or if you go
out of range
Handsfree mode is ON
Menu is opened
Phonebook is opened
Flashes to indicate new calls list
entries received*
Answered call (when viewing the
Calls list)*
Unanswered call (when viewing
the Calls list)*
Keypad is locked
Answering machine is ON
Displayed number is longer than
12 digits
The approximate power levels of your
battery are indicated as follows:
Battery is fully charged
Battery is partially charged
Battery is running low
Flashes when battery is almost
fully discharged
* Subscription to Caller Display service may be required. Please contact your
telephony service provider.
Using the menu4.
All your phone’s functions and settings can be accessed through the main
menu. The menu map below shows all menu options you can choose from.
Press Menu/OK/Secrecy to enter the menu. The icon is displayed.
Press Up/Down to scroll through the menu options. When you reach the end
of the list, the first option is displayed again and the handset sounds a beep.
To select an option, press Menu/OK/Secrecy.
To return to the previous menu display, press Phonebook/Clear/Back.

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Quick exit a menu-
If you want to exit a menu or cancel an operation at any time you can press
End call to return to the standby screen.
Menu map5.
PLAY
MESSAGE
PHONEBOOK ADD ENTRY-
MODIFY ENTRY-
DELETE ENTRY-
TAM
SETTINGS
ANS ON/OFF-
ANS MODE-
MEMO REC-
OGM SETTING-
DAY SETTING-
ANS DELAY-
REMOTE CODE-
SETUP BASE VOLUME-
BASE MELODY-
DEL HANDSET-
PIN CODE-
DIAL MODE-
DEFAULT-
HANDSET BEEP-
INT RING VOL-
EXT RING VOL-
INT MELODY-
EXT MELODY-
AUTO ANSWER-
NAME-
LANGUAGE-
KEYLOCK?-

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DATE – TIME DATE SET-
CLOCK SET-
ALARM SET-
REGISTER SELECT BASE-
REG BASE-
Answering machine base and charger6.
See page 30 for more detailed information about your answering machine.
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1 New message indicator
Displays the number of new
messages and memos received.
2 Play/Pause
Play or pause recorded
messages.
Press to play new messages or
press and hold to play all message.
3 Prev/Skip
Press to skip forward or backward
through your answering machine
messages.
Press and hold Prev to turn
message alert on/off, press Skip
to announce the current answer
delay setting.
4 Vol +/ –
Adjust playback volume.

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5 Stop
Stops message playback.
Press to announce the current
day and time setting.
6 Del
Press to delete recorded
messages during playback or
press to announce the current
remote access code setting.
7 On/Off
Switches the answering machine
on/off.
8 Find
Press to find misplaced handsets
registered to the base, page 16.
Use to register handsets to the
base, page 28.
Using your phoneIII.
Switch the handset power on/off1.
To switch off, press and hold1. End call until the display goes off.
To switch the handset on, press and hold2. End call.
Make a call2.
Press Talk/Handsfree. When you hear the dial tone, dial the phone number.
Dialling numbers quickly-
Numbers can also be dialled direct from the phonebook (page 17), the calls
list (page 20), or the redial list (page 15).
Preparatory dialling3.
Enter the phone number first. The number is shown in the display.1.
If you make a mistake as you enter the number, press Phonebook/Clear/
Back to delete a digit.
Press2. Talk/Handsfree to dial the number.
End a call4.
Press End call, or place the handset back on the base/charger.

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Handsfree5.
You can press Talk/Handsfree twice to make or answer a call in Handsfree
mode. You can press Talk/Handsfree each time you wish to switch between
handset and handsfree mode.
Receiving calls6.
When the phone rings, press Talk/Handsfree to answer the call, or if the
handset is on the base or charger, simply lift it to answer the call.
If you would rather press Talk/Handsfree after lifting the handset to receive a
call, you will need to switch Auto-answer off, see page 23.
Call timer-
After the first 15 seconds of your call, the call timer is displayed. At the end of
your call, the total duration is not shown for 5 seconds.
Caller Display-
If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the caller’s
number (or name, if an exact number match is found in the phonebook) will
also be displayed, see page 18.
Secrecy7.
You can ‘Mute’ your handset to stop your caller from hearing you while you
talk to someone else close by.
During a call, press1. Menu/OK/Secrecy. The handset microphone is muted
and the display shows « MUTE ».
Press2. Menu/OK/Secrecy again to resume your call.
Adjusting the earpiece volume8.
During a call, press Up to increase or Down to decrease the volume.

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Redial9.
The last 10 numbers dialled are stored in the redial list.
Press1. Redial to open the redial list. The most recently dialled number
is displayed. If the number matches an entry stored in the handset
phonebook, the name is displayed.
Scroll2. Up/Down to the number or name you want.
Press3. Talk/Handsfree to redial the entry displayed.
Display the name or number-
In the redial list, when the name is displayed, you can switch to the number
by pressing Menu/OK/Secrecy.
Delete a number from the redial list10.
Press1. Redial then scroll Up/Down to the entry you want.
Press2. Phonebook/Clear/Back. « DELETE ? » is displayed, press Menu/
OK/Secrecy to confirm or Phonebook/Clear/Back to cancel.
Delete the entire redial list11.
Press1. Redial to open the redial list, then press and hold Phonebook/
Clear/Back. Display shows « DELETE ALL ? ».
Press2. Menu/OK/Secrecy to confirm or Phonebook/Clear/Back to cancel.
Store a redial number to the phonebook12.
Press1. Redial then scroll Up/Down through the list to the entry you want.
Press2. Menu/OK/Secrecy. The displays shows « ADD? ». Press Menu/
OK/Secrecy again.
The display shows3. « NAME? » Use the keypad to enter the name, then
press Menu/OK/Secrecy.
The number is displayed, edit the number if necessary, then press4. Menu/
OK/Secrecy. « MELODY 1 » is dispayed.
Scroll5. Up/Down to select a ringtone and press Menu/OK/Secrecy to
confirm. The entry is stored. Each number saved in the redial list can be up
32 digits long.

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Keypad lock13.
You can lock the handset keypad to prevent accidental dialling while carrying
it around.
You do not need to unlock the keypad to answer a call, just press Talk/
Handsfree or lift the handset as normal.
To lock the keypad press and hold1. */Keypad lock until the display shows
the icon.
To unlock the keypad press any button, the display shows « PRESS * ».
Press2. */Keypad lock within 3 seconds.
Find handset/ Paging14.
You can locate a missing handset. Paging calls cannot be answered by a handset.
Press1. Find on the base. All handsets registered to the base will ring. To stop
the ringing, press any button on a handset or press Find again on the base.
Using the phonebookIV.
You can store up to 50 name and number entries on each Pyramid handset
registered to your base.
Each name can be up to 12 characters long and each number up to 24 digits long.
You open the phonebook with the Phonebook/Clear/Back button.
Add an entry to the phonebook1.
For each entry you store, you can select one of 10 different ringtones. For
example, you can assign one ringtone to friends and family and another
ringtone to other callers.
Press1. Menu/OK/Secrecy. The display shows « PHONE BOOK », press
Menu/OK/Secrecy.
The displays shows2. « ADD ENTRY ». Press Menu/OK/Secrecy.
The displays shows3. « NAME ? ». Use the keypad to enter the name and
press Menu/OK/Secrecy.
The displays shows4. « NUMBER ? ». Use the keypad to enter the phone
number and press Menu/OK/Secrecy. It’s best to enter the full number,
including the area code (see ‘Caller Display’ on page 18).

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The display shows5. « MELODY 1 », press Up/Down to select the ringtone
you want.
To assign a ringtone to a specific caller you must subscribe to a Caller
Display Service from your network provider. For more information, see
page 18.
Press6. Menu/OK/Secrecy to confirm. « ADD ENTRY » is displayed. You can
now enter your next name and number or press Phonebook/Clear/Back
twice to return to standby.
Entering names-
Use the keypad to enter the letters shown on each button.
For example to store TOM:
8Press once to enter T.
6Press three times to enter O.
6Press once to enter M.
If the next letter you want to enter is on the same button, wait a moment then
press the button again.
Press Phonebook/Clear/Back to delete an incorrect character or digit.
To enter a space press 1.
To enter a dash, press 1twice.
Dial from the phonebook2.
Press1. Phonebook/Clear/Back to open the phonebook. The icon is
displayed.
Scroll2. Up/Down to the entry you want.
Or, search alphabetically by entering the first letter of the name. The first
name that starts with this letter will be displayed. You can now refine your
search by scrolling Up/Down.
Press3. Talk/Handsfree to dial or Phonebook/Clear/Back to return to standby.
Display the name or number-
When name is displayed, you can switch between the name and number by
pressing Menu/OK/Secrecy.