Alcatel-Lucent 8234 User manual

8234 DECT Handset
OpenTouch™ Suite for MLE
User Manual
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This document describes the services offered by the 8234 DECT Handset connected to an OmniPCX
Enterprise system.
Your phone can be connected to an IBS or an IP-Dect radio base station depending on the company
telephone system. Some features depend on the type of radio base station you are connected to. The main
document describes features when connected to an IBS radio base station. A specific chapter is used to
describe features when connected to an IP-Dect radio base station.
Operating conditions
This approved DECT telephone is intended to be used with an Alcatel-Lucent cordless PABX. The following
conditions must be respected, notably concerning the use of radioelectric frequencies:
•Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
•To limit the risk of interference, people with pacemakers must keep the wireless telephone away from
their equipment (minimum distance of 15 cm/6 inches).
•It is recommended to follow the standard acceptance procedures before using this equipment in
human safety critical areas (hospitals...).
•DECT equipment can only be used to establish links between fixed points if these links are temporary.
•The conditions of access to a DECT equipment telepoint network shall be stipulated by contract with
the operator of the authorized telepoint network concerned.
•Do not expose your telephone to severe conditions (rain, sea air, dust, etc.).
•Switch off the telephone before changing the battery.
•You must not switch on or use your telephone near gas or inflammable liquids.
•The headset includes magnetic elements that may attract sharp metallic objects.
•There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Use only recommended battery:
Alcatel-Lucent 3BN67332AA (Dongguan DRN New Energy Co. Ltd. RTR001FXX - Li-ion 3.7V
1100mAh 4.1Wh).
•The mains power socket used must be close to the charger/holder and easily accessible, so that it
can be used as an 'on/off' facility.
•Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
•You can charge the device by connecting it to a USB 2.0 port (type A).
•To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods...
The labels and icons presented in this document are not contractually binding and may be modified without
prior warning. The labels and icons displayed on your phone depend on the system to which you are
connected and may differ from those specified in this document.

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1Getting to know your telephone 6
1.1 Phone components 6
1.2 Technical details of the phone 6
1.3 Technical details of the charger 7
1.4 Phone description 8
1.5 Status icons 10
1.6 MENU icons 11
1.7 Call icons 12
1.8 Accessing the MENU and navigating 13
2Getting started 14
2.1 First start 14
2.2 Installing the battery in the telephone 15
2.2.1 Place or remove the battery in the telephone 15
2.3 Charging your telephone battery 16
2.3.1 Charging the battery on a single charger 16
2.3.2 Charging the battery on a dual charger 16
2.3.3 LED 17
2.3.4 Autonomy of your telephone 17
2.4 Switching on your telephone 17
2.5 Switching off your telephone 17
3Using your telephone 18
3.1 Identify the terminal you are on 18
3.2 Messaging portal 18
3.3 Call log 19
3.4 Making a call 20
3.5 Calling from your personal directory 20
3.6 Calling your caller by name (company directory) 21
3.7 Receiving a call 21
3.8 Redialing 22
3.9 Requesting automatic callback if internal number is busy 22
3.10 Sending text message if internal number is busy 22
3.11 Speaking on the loudspeaker of a busy internal contact 23
4During a conversation 24
4.1 Make a second call 24
4.2 Receiving a second call 25
4.3 Switching between two calls (Broker call) 25
4.4 Transferring a call 25
4.5 Three-way conference with internal and/or external contacts (conference) 26
4.6 Placing an outside call on hold (parking) 26
4.7 Activate/deactivate voice frequency 27
5Sharing 28
5.1 Answering the general bell 28
5.2 Call pick-up 28
5.3 Hunting groups 29
5.3.1 Hunting group call 29
5.3.2 Temporary exit from your hunting group / Return into your group 29
5.4 Sending a text message to an internal contact 30
5.5 Send a voice message copy 30
5.6 Sending a recorded message to a number or a distribution list 31
6Keep in touch 32
6.1 Forwarding calls to another number (immediate forward) 32
6.2 Different types of diversions / Example of diversion on busy 32
6.2.1 Different types of diversions 32
6.2.2 Example of diversion on busy 33

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6.3 Diverting calls to your voice mailbox 33
6.4 Consulting your voice mailbox 33
6.5 Display an absence message 34
6.6Program your associate number 34
6.7 Define an overflow number 35
6.8 Cancelling all forwards 36
6.9 Consulting text messages 36
7Programming your telephone 37
7.1 Identify the terminal you are on 37
7.2 Initializing your voice mailbox 37
7.3 Change your voice mailbox password 38
7.4 Adjusting the audio functions 38
7.4.1 Choose the tune 38
7.4.2 Adjusting the ringer volume 38
7.4.3 You can adjust the buzzer/ringer mode according to your needs 39
7.5 Activating headset mode 39
7.6 Adjusting your telephone functions 39
7.7 Selecting language 40
7.8 Programming your personal directory 41
7.9 Modifying a record in the personal directory 41
7.10 Erase a record from the personal directory 42
7.11 Programming an appointment reminder 42
7.12 Locking your telephone 43
7.13 Modifying your personal code 44
8Registering the telephone 45
8.1 Registering the telephone on a system for the first time 45
8.2 Registering the telephone on other systems 46
8.2.1 To make a new registration, when the telephone has already been registered on one or more
systems, proceed as follows: 46
8.2.2 Selecting your telephone system 47
9Using the telephone in GAP mode 48
9.1 Getting to know your telephone 49
9.1.1 Phone description 49
9.1.2 MENU icons 50
9.1.3 Call icons 50
9.1.4 Accessing the MENU and navigating 51
9.2 Making a call 51
9.3 Receiving a call 52
9.4 Calling from your personal directory 52
9.5 Redialing the last number dialed (redial) 52
9.6 Call log 53
9.6.1 Manage the call log 53
9.7 Sending DTMF signals 54
9.8 Sending a calibrated cut-off 54
9.9 Programming your personal directory 54
9.9.1 Add new contact 54
9.9.2 Modify a contact 55
9.9.3 Deleting a card 55
9.10 Customizing and adjusting your telephone 56
9.10.1 Choosing your melody 56
9.10.2 Adjusting the ringer volume 56
9.10.3 Selecting language 56
9.10.4 Other features 57
10 List of accessories 58
10.1 Belt clip 58

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10.2 Chargers 58
10.2.1 How to dock your phone on the desk support 59
10.3 Power supply (Optional) 59
10.4 Presentation of the battery pack 60
10.4.1 Autonomy of your telephone 60
10.4.2 Initial charge: 60
10.4.3 Battery charge level 60
10.5 Headphone / external microphone 60
10.6 Cleaning your telephone 60
10.7 Transporting and protecting your telephone 60
11 Declaration of compliance 65
Quick guide 62

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1 Getting to know your telephone
1.1 Phone components
The phone has a few components, illustrated on the image below. Please make sure all of them are
present in the unit’s package.
1.2 Technical details of the phone
It is a ruggedized phone with a drop height of 2.0 meters. The size of the unit allows the user to simply
hold and operate the phone with one hand.

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1.3 Technical details of the charger
The charger of the phone has an advanced design. It can fit to any desk, due to it’s ideal measurments.
For further details, please refer to subchapter 2.3 and 10.2.

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1.4 Phone description
•Return to previous menu.
•Erase a character.
•Delete an entire field.
•Switch off ringer.
•Hang up.
•Long press: Switch on the
phone / Switch off the phone.
•Answer the call.
•Long press (feature
depending on the system):
redial last number or access
the redial list.
•Switching between two calls
(Broker call).
•Short press: Access MENU.
•Long press: Back to
homepage.
•Access MENU.
•Confirm.
•Navigate.
•Access to personal speed dial
(Down navigation key).
•Short press: Press on this key to light up the screen when the phone is in
idle state.
•Long press: Lock/unlock keypad.
•Short press: Access the company directory (Access the dial by name
feature).
•Long press: Identify the terminal you are on.
•In communication mode: Activate/deactivate the mute feature (Short
press). No feature is associated with this key in idle mode.
•Short press in idle state: Access the ringer and vibrate adjustment
feature.
•Long press in idle state: activate/deactivate vibrate feature..
•Short press during incoming call (ringing) : Off hook the incoming call in
loudspeaker mode.
•Short press during communication: Activate/deactivate the loudspeaker.
•Long press (Features depending on the system): Access to personal speed
dial / Access the DTMF feature during a conversation.
GAP mode: When you are on a call, you can initiate a second call.

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LED
•Green steady: the phone is on the charger and the battery is fully
charged.
•Red steady: the phone is on the charger and the battery is charging.
•Green steady: the phone is on the charger and the battery is fully
charged.
•Slow orange flashing: Telephonic event such as unread message,
missed call, etc.
•Rapid orange flashing: Incoming call.
•Slow Red flashing: Out of coverage.
•Rapid red flashing: low battery warning (Low battery is signaled when
battery level reaches 10%). Put the handset on it's charger.
•Short press: Increase the volume of ring tone during an incoming call (4 steps) or
increase volume of loudspeaker during a conversation (8 steps).
•Long press in conversation: Activate/deactivate the loudspeaker.
•Short press: Decrease the volume of ring tone during an incoming call (4 steps) or
decrease volume of loudspeaker during a conversation (8 steps).
•Long press during communication: Activate/deactivate the mute feature.
•3.5 mm, 4 pole jack (TRRS standards: CTIA).
•Clip to hook your phone on your belt. You can remove the clip and instead use the
cover that is provided in the phone package.
•Microphone.
Jack connector - CTIA standards
12
A
Microphone
B
Ground
C
Audio (right)
D
Audio (left)

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1.5 Status icons
The status icons are displayed on the welcome screen and indicate the status of the telephone.
Battery charge level ( > > > ).
In charge (Flashing icon).
New messages, callback request.
Missed calls.
Call diversion activated.
Vibrate mode active.
Ringer active.
Ringer disabled.
Radio reception quality - Normal Mode.
Radio reception quality - 50 mW power.
Loudspeaker on (in conversation).
Mute on (in conversation).
Economy mode activated and used (green).
Economy mode activated (gray).
You can obtain details on the status icons from the tooltips that appear on the welcome screen
when you use the navigator: