AEG Voxtel D550 Instruction manual

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QUICK USER GUIDE
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Voxtel D550
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1 BECAUSE WE CARE
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and assembled with utmost care for you and the environment. This is
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Please download the full user guide in case you want to make use of
all the advanced features of your product. To save the environment we
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2 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. Keep your phone away from hot, humid conditions or strong
sunlight, and don‘t let it get wet or use this product near water (for
example, near a bath tub , kitchen sink, swimming pool).
5. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result
in the risk of fire or electric shock.
6. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to our
Repair Centre under the following conditions:
tWhen the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
tIf the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions.
tIf the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been
damaged.
tIf the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
7. NEVER use your phone outdoors during a thunderstorm-unplug
the base from the telephone line and the mains socket when there

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are storms in your area. Damage caused by lightning is not covered
by the guarantee.
8. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak.
9. Use only the supplied NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries! The
operation periods for the handsets are only applicable with the
default battery capacities
10. The use of other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries/
primary cells can be dangerous. These may cause interference
and/or damage to the unit or surroundings. The manufacturer will
not be held liable for damage arising from such non-compliance.
11. Do not use third party charging bays. Damage may be caused to
the batteries.
12. Please ensure the batteries are inserted in the correct polarity.
13. Dispose of batteries safely. Do not immerse them in water, burn
them, or put them where they could get punctured.
3 INTENDED USE
This telephone is intended to be connected to a public analogue
telephone network or to an analogue extension of a compatible PBX
system.
4 UNPACKING YOUR PHONE
The package contains the following items:
t1 Handset
t1 Base station
t1 Mains power adapter
t1 Telephone line cord
t2 Rechargeable batteries
t1 User manual
Note:
If you have a Twin, Triple or Quad system, you will also have the extra
handset(s), batteries and a charger pod for each extra handset.

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Handset - Base connection
tWhen purchased, all handset are already registered to the base unit..
tTo use your handset and base together, you must be able to establish
a radio link between them. The signal between the handset and the
base is in accordance with the normal standards for a DECT phone:
Maximum range up to 300 metres outdoors or 50 metres indoors.
tThe signal range may decrease if there is any large metal object
between the handset and the base, such as a refrigerator, a mirror,
a filing cabinet, metallic doors or reinforced concrete. The signal
strength may also be reduced by other solid structures like walls, or
by other radio or electrical interference.
tDo not place the handset or base close to another telephone, a TV
or audio equipment - they may cause interference.
5 SET THE HANDSET LANGUAGE
tPress O
K
and /to select “HS SETTINGS”.
tPress O
K
and /to select “LANGUAGE”.
tPress O
K
and /to select the desired language.
tPress O
K
to confirm.
6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE
6.1 Handset overview (see P1)
# Meaning
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Up
tIn idle mode: Press to access the call list
tIn menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu items
tIn Phonebook list / Redial list / Call List: Press to
scroll up the list
tDuring a call: Press to increase the earpiece or
speaker volume
tDuring ringing: Press to increase the ringer volume

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2O
K
Left soft key (Menu/OK)
tIn idle mode: Press to access the main menu
tIn sub-menu mode: Press to confirm the selection
tDuring a call: Press to access Intercom/Phonebook/
Redial List/ Call List
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Off Hook
tIn idle / predialling mode: Press to make a call
tIn Redial list / Call List / Phonebook list: Press to
make a call to the displayed entry.
tDuring ringing: Press to answer a call
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Keypad Lock
tPress and hold to lock/unlock keypad.
tPress and hold to conference between the external
and internal calls when both are set up.
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Speakerphone
tDuring a call: Press to turn on / off the speakerphone.
tCall List / Phonebook entry : Press to make a call
with speakerphone
tDuring ringing: Press to answer a call with
speakerphone
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Right soft key (clear/back/mute/intercom)
tIn main menu mode: Press to go back to idle screen
tIn sub-menu mode: Press to go back to previous
level
tIn sub-menu mode: Press and hold to go back to
idle screen
tIn editing / predialling mode: Press to clear a
character / digit
tIn editing / predialling mode: Press and hold to
delete all the characters / digits
tDuring a call: Press to mute/unmute the microphone
tIn idle mode:Press to intercom another handset

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On Hook / ON
tDuring a call: Press to end a call and go back to idle
screen
tIn menu / editing mode: Press to go back to
previous menu
tIn idle mode: Press and hold to power off the
handset
tIn idle mode (when the handset is powered off):
Press and hold to power on the handset.
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Down/Redial list
tIn idle mode: Press to access the redial list
tIn menu mode: Press to scroll down the menu items
tIn Phonebook list / Redial list / Call List: Press to
scroll down the list
tDuring a call: Press to decrease the earpiece or
speaker volume
tDuring ringing: Press to decrease the ringer volume
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Ringer Off
tPress and hold to turn the handset ringer off or back
on.
10 RFlash key
tDuring a call: press to generate flash signal
11 Phonebook / Contacts List
tPress to access the contacts list.
6.2 Cordless handset display (see P2)
The LCD display gives you information on the current status of the
telephone.
# Meaning
Steadily on when the handset is in range of the base.
More bars indicate a stronger signal.
Indicates a call is in progress on that handset.

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Indicates when you have a new Voice Mail message.
This is a network service please check with your
operator.
Indicates that the handset ringer is switched off.
Indicates when the battery is fully charged.
The internal segments cycle when the battery is
charging.
Indicates when the battery needs charging.
Flashes when low battery power level is detected.
Indicates when there are more characters or numbers
in front of those being displayed.
(1) Steadily on when an intercom is in progress.
Flashes when there is an incoming internal call.
Indicates the handsfree/speakerphone mode
Steadily on when an alarm is set.
Flashes when the alarm is sounding.
Indicates that the keypad is locked.
Indicates when there are more characters or numbers
after those being displayed.
Press to confirm the current selection if applicable.
Press to access the main menu.
Indicates new call in the call list.
Indicates more options available in lists, above or
below.
Press to go back to previous menu level or cancel the
current action if applicable.
Press to clear a character, stop the alarm if applicable
or to mute / unmute the microphone during a call.

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(2)Indicates can start an intercom call.
6.3 Corded base station
# Meaning
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Paging/Find
tPress to page your registered handset(s). It will ring
for approximately 60 seconds.
tPress and hold to put base into registration mode.
6.4 Menu structure
tIn idle mode, press O
K
to go t in the menu list.
tPress /to go to other options in the menu list.
tPress
OK
to enter a sub-menu or function.
tPress to go back to the previous level
6.5 Text and digit entry
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:
tOnce a character is selected, the cursor will move to the next position
after a short pause.
tYou can move the cursor within the text with the /keys to amend
the text entry.
tPress to delete the last character.
tPress and hold to delete the entire text string.
7 INSTALLING YOUR PHONE
7.1 Connecting the base station (see P5)
tPlug the power supply and line cord into the base station.
tPlug the power adapter into a 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz mains socket and
the line cord into your telephone line socket.
tAlways use the cables provided in the box

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Warning:
Use only the provided adaptor, using other power supplies may cause
a hazard.
Install the base unit in a position where the mains adapter plug will
reach an easily accessible mains socket. Never try to lengthen the
mains power cable.
Note:
The base unit needs mains power for normal operation, not just for
charging the handset batteries.
7.2 Installing and charging the batteries (see P3)
tPlace the 2 supplied batteries into the battery compartment with the
polarity markings as shown. Use only the NiMH rechargeable battery
type provided.
tPosition the battery compartment cover over the batteries and slide
up to click into place.
tPut the handset on the base and charge for 15 hours before using
the handset for the first time. The handset will give a beep when it is
properly placed on the base or charger.
8 USING YOUR PHONE
8.1 Make a call
8.1.1 Preparatory dialing
Enter the phone number (up to 24 digits) and press or to connect
to line and dial the number. When entering the number, if you make a
mistake, press to delete digits.
8.1.2 Direct dialling
Press or to connect to the line and then enter the phone number.
Note:
If you enter a wrong digit, you cannot correct it with the key.
8.1.3 Call from the phonebook
tPress to access the phonebook and press /to select the
desired phonebook entry.

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tPress or to dial out the selected phonebook entry.
Notes:
>You can also access the phonebook by pressing , , O
K
.
>The alphanumeric keys provide a short-cut to find entries
beginning with the corresponding letters.
8.1.4 Call from the call list (only available with Caller Display)
tPress to access the call list and then press /to select the desired
call list entry.
tPress or to dial out the selected call list entry.
Note:
You can also access the Call List by pressing O
K
twice
8.1.5 Call from the redial list
tPress to access the redial list and then press /to select the
desired redial number.
tPress or to dial out the selected redial number.
8.1.6 Call timer
Your handset automatically times the duration of every call.
The call timer is displayed as soon as you answer a call or press the
key and remains on the screen for 5 seconds after the end of the call. It
is shown in hours, minutes and seconds format (HH:MM:SS).
8.2 Answer a call
If handset is not on the charging cradle:
tWhen the phone rings, press or to answer a call:
Note:
If AUTO ANSWER is set to ON, then lifting the handset off the base or
charger will answer the call automatically, and no buttons need to be
pressed.
8.3 End a call
tDuring a call press to end the call.
OR
tPut the handset on the base station or charger to end the call.

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8.4 Handset speakerphone
During a call, you can press to alternate between hands-free
speakerphone and normal handset use.
8.5 Adjust the earpiece or speakerphone volume
There are 5 levels (VOLUME 1 to VOLUME 5) to choose from for each
of the earpiece and speakerphone volumes.
During a call:
tPress /to select volume 1-5. The current setting is shown.
When you end the call, the setting will remain at the last selected level.
8.6 Turn off the handset ringer
tIn idle, press and hold to turn off the handset ringer. The icon
appears on the display.
Note:
The display will still flash the Call icon and show Incoming call or the
Caller Display number, when there is an incoming call, even if the
ringer is turned off.
tTo turn the ringer back on, press and hold again.
8.7 Turn on the keypad lock
In idle, press and hold to turn off the keypad lock. The icon
appears on the display.
Note:
You can still use to answer a call when the handset is ringing.
To turn the keypad lock off, press and hold again.
8.8 Find the handset
You can locate the handset by pressing on the base station. All the
handsets registered to the base will produce the paging tone and
show “PAGING” on the display. You can stop the paging by pressing
/ / on any handset or on the base again.
Note:
If there is an incoming call during paging, the phone will ring with the
incoming call instead of paging.

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9 PRIVATE PHONEBOOK
Each handset can store up to 50 private phonebook entries with
names and numbers. Each phonebook entry can have a maximum of
24 digits for the phone number and 14 characters for the name. You
can also select different ringtones for your phonebook entries.
Note:
The different ringtones only play when you receive a call if you
subscribe to Caller Display and the incoming number matches the
stored number.
Phonebook entries are stored alphabetically by name.
9.1 Add a new phonebook entry
In idle:
tPress to access the phonebook
tPress O
K
to show “ADD”.
tPress O
K
and then enter the name.
tPress O
K
and then enter the number.
tPress OK and /to select the desired ringtone for your
phonebook entry from the 10 ringtones available.
tPress O
K
to store the phonebook entry.
9.2 Search for a phonebook entry
In idle:
tPress to access the phonebook.
OR
tPress OK and /to select “CONTACTS” and then press OK
to access the phonebook.
tEnter the first letter of the name using the alphanumeric keys (e.g. if
it begins with C, press the 2 key three times), and then /to scroll
to the entry you want.
9.3 Edit a phonebook entry
In idle:
tPress to access the phonebook.
tPress /to select the desired phonebook entry.
tPress O
K
and then /to select “EDIT“.
tPress O
K
to display the current name.

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tEdit the name and press O
K
.
tEdit the number and press O
K
.
tPress /to change the ringtone and press O
K
to confirm.
9.4 Delete a phonebook entry
In idle:
tPress to access the phonebook.
tPress to select the desired phonebook entry.
tPress OK and then /to select “DELETE“.
tPress OK to confirm, and the entry will be deleted.
10 CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK DEPENDENT)
This feature is available if you have subscribed to the Calling Line
Identification service with your network service provider. Your phone
can store up to 20 received calls with date/time information in the
Call List. The number will be shown on the handset display 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 alternately with the number, and the handset will ring
with the ringtone associated with that phonebook entry.
If the call is from someone who withheld their number, “WITHHELD”
will display.
If the call is from someone whose number is unavailable, e.g. an
international call or from a private exchange, “UNAVAILABLE” will
display.
If you’ve got new Caller Display records, the handset will display “1
NEW CALL” or “X NEW CALLS” ( for x=2 to 20) in standby mode.
The New Calls indication will remain until all the new call records have
been viewed on that handset.

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10.1 View the call list
All received calls are saved in the Call List with the latest call at the
top of the list. When the call list is full, the oldest call will be replaced
by a new call. Any unanswered calls which have not been viewed are
marked with a icon at the centre of the bottom line of the display.
tPress to access the call list.
tPress /to select the desired entry.
tPress # to view the caller’s number if applicable.
tPress OK, /to show “DETAILS”, and then OK to display
the date and time of the call with the name or number. Press # to see
more of the name or number, if necessary. Press OK to go back
to the previous screen.
10.2 Delete an entry in the call list
tFollow Steps 1 and 2 in Section 10.1.
tPress O
K
and /to select “DELETE“.
tPress O
K
to confirm and delete the entry.

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11 PHONE SETTINGS
Your phone comes with a selection of settings that you can change to
personalise your phone the way you like it to work.
11.1 Date and time settings
If you subscribe to Caller Display the time and date settings will be
automatically updated by the network when you receive an incoming
call.
The Caller Display service only sends the month and date, not the
year, so you may need to set the year.
11.1.1 Change the date format
tPress OK and /to select “HS SETTINGS“.
tPress OK and /to select “DATE AND TIME“.
tPress OK to show “DATE FORMAT“.
tPress O
K
and /to select your desired date format (DD-MM-
YY or MM-DD-YY).
tPress OK to confirm.
11.1.2 Change the time format
tPress OK and /to select “HS SETTINGS“.
tPress OK and /to select “DATE AND TIME“.
tPress OK and /to select “TIME FORMAT“.
tPress OK and /to select your desired time format (12 HR or
24 HR).
tPress OK to confirm.
11.1.3 Set the time
tPress OK and /to select “HS SETTINGS“.
tPress OK and /to select “DATE AND TIME“.
tPress OK and /to select “SET TIME“.
tPress OK and then enter the time information in 24 hour format.
tPress OK to confirm.
Note:
If a time was set previously, the current time is shown, otherwise
“HH:MM” is shown.

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11.1.4 Set the date
tPress O
K
and /to select “HS SETTINGS“.
tPress O
K
and t /o select “DATE AND TIME“.
tPress O
K
and t /o select “SET DATE“.
tPress OK and then enter the date information in the format set
in Section 10.1.1.
tPress O
K
to confirm.
Note:
If a date was set previously, the current date is shown, otherwise
01/01/13 is shown.
11.2 Alarm settings
You can set an alarm time on this phone. When an alarm is set, the
icon is shown on the handset display. When the alarm time is reached,
the icon and “ALARM ON” flash on the handset display, and the
alarm tone rings for 45 seconds. You can press any key to disable the
alarm. If the snooze function is activated, the alarm will sound again at
the end of the snooze period of seven minutes. You can also press and
hold while the alarm is sounding, to stop the alarm and turn off the
snooze function.
Note:
>A key press will still disable the alarm even if the handset keypad is
locked when the alarm rings.
>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 internal call, if an alarm is set and the
alarm time is reached, the icon and “ALARM ON” will still flash.
An alarm tone will be emitted the earpiece to alert the user the
alarm time is reached. Once the user presses any key or presses
and holds to disable the alarm, the display will revert to the call
duration.
>During paging or ringing, the alarm will not sound when the alarm
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there is no paging or ringing the alarm will sound again at the end
of the snooze period.
11.2.1 Turn on/off the alarm
tPress OK and then /to select “HS SETTINGS“.
tPress OK to show “ALARM“.
tPress OK and then /to select “ON“ or “OFF“.
tPress OK to confirm.
Note:
If ON is selected, you will be prompted to set the alarm time.
11.2.2 Set the alarm time
tFollow Steps 1 to 4 in Section 11.2.1.
tEnter the alarm time in 24 hour format.
tPress OK to display “SNOOZE”.
tPress /to select snooze “ON“ or “OFF“.
tPress OK to confirm the alarm setting.
11.3 Handset settings
11.3.1 Set the ringer melody for external calls
tPress OK and then /to select “HS SETTINGS“.
tPress OK and then /to select “RINGER“.
tPress OK and then /to select “EXTERNAL RING“.
tPress OK and then /to select the melody you want to hear
for external calls.
tPress OK to confirm your choice.
11.3.2 Set the ringer volume
tPress OK and then /to select “HS SETTINGS“.
tPress OK and then /to select “RINGER“.
tPress OK and then /to select “RING VOLUME“.
tPress OK and then /to select the desired ringer volume from
tVOLUME OFF or Volumes 1 to 5.
Note:
The ringer volume plays for each selection. If Volume off is selected,
the icon will be displayed.
tPress OK to confirm your choice.

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11.3.3 Set the auto answer
If you turn on the Auto Answer, you can answer a call automatically
by just lifting the handset off the base or charger, without having to
press any key.
tPress O
K
and /to select “HS SETTINGS”.
tPress O
K
and /to select “AUTO ANSWER”.
tPress O
K
and /to turn on or off the auto answer feature.
tPress O
K
to confirm.
11.4 Registration
Important:
When you purchase your phone system, all handsets are already
registered to your base, so you do not need to register them.
Handset registration is only necessary when you buy extra handsets or
if a handset has become faulty.
You can register additional handsets to have up to five handsets per
base unit, with each handset’s number (1 to 5) shown on its display.
To register a new handset to your base:
tPress and hold on the base station for more than five seconds, to
put the base station into registration mode. It will stay in registration
mode for about 1 minute, so the following handset sequence must
be completed within this time.
tPress O
K
and /to select “REGISTRATION”.
tPress O
K
to display “ENTER PIN”.
tEnter the 4-digit system PIN (default 0000).
tPress O
K
to confirm, and the display will flash “PLEASE WAIT”.
If the handset registration is successful, you will hear a confirmation
tone and the display will go to idle mode with the new handset
number shown. The handset will automatically be allocated the next
available handset number.
tIf the handset registration is unsuccessful, the display will return to
show ”REGISTER HANDSET”.
11.5 Reset your phone
You can reset your phone to the default settings . After a reset, all your
personal settings, call list entries and redial list entries will be deleted
but your phonebook remains unchanged.
tPress O
K
and /to select “RESET“.

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tPress O
K
to display “ENTER PIN”.
tEnter the 4-digit system PIN (default 0000).
tPress O
K
to display “CONFIRM?“
tPress OK to confirm, and the phone will be reset to its default
settings.
12 Troubleshooting
Problem Causes Solutions
No dialling tone when
pressing
t The connection cord
of the base station is
not plugged in.
t The adapter cord
is not plugged in
correctly in the base
station.
t Another handset is
using the base to
make a call.
t Wrong telephone
line cord.
t Check the
connections. Unplug
and plug back in the
mains. Check that the
telephone cord has
been plugged into
the base station and
the phone socket.
t Check the base
station plug and the
230V plug (remove
and plug-in).
t Wait until the line is
unoccupied.
When connect to a PBX,
no/or wrong connection
after dialling.
Dialling prefix is
needed.
Insert the dialling prefix.
“OUT OF RANGE“
is displayed.
t Base station out of
range.
t Base station not
connected to mains.
t Reduce the range.
t Connect base station
to mains.
No Display Empty Battery Recharge Battery