Alcatel Multiline DECT 209 User manual

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Alcatel DECT 209 Wireless PBX System
USER GUIDE

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User Guide Index
Contents 4
Installation 5
The Base 5
The Handset 6
Charger 6
Battery Cover 7
Handset Keys 7
LCD Icons 8
Standby Mode 8
Receiving a Call 8
Making a Call 8
Standard Dialling 8
Preview Dialling 8
Call Handling
Adjusting the Volume during a call. 9
Redial 9
Call Waiting –Receive a new external call 9
Making an Internal Call 9
Receiving an Internal Call 9
Receiving an External Call during an Internal Call 9
Calling an Internal Number during an External Call 9
Transferring an External Call 10
Pick up the other handset’s incoming External Call 10
MUTE 10
Speakerphone / Handsfree 10
Phone Book
Browsing the Phonebook 10
Saving a Phonebook 10
Alphanumeric Keys 11
Calling from the Phonebook 11
Editing the Phonebook 11
Deleting the Phonebook 12
Caller ID 12
Information Displayed during an Incoming Call 12
View the Incoming Call List 12
Calling from the Incoming Call List 12
Registering a New Handset 13
Delete a Handset 13
Line Select 13
Handset Settings
Restoring Handset to Factory Default 14

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Handset Auto Answer Setting 14
Handset Contrast Setting 14
Handset Language Setting 14
Handset Alarm Setting 15
Handset Key Tone Setting 15
Handset Ringer Melody Settings 15
Setting the Ringer Melody and Volume for External Calls 15
Setting the Ringer Melody and Volume for Internal Calls 15
Keypad Lock 16
Handset R Key Function 16
BASE STATION SETTING 16
Restoring Base to Factory Default 16
Call Waiting Tone 16
Time and Date Setting 17
Recall / Flash Time 17
Adding Answer Machine or PDQ 17
Handset Menu 18
TROUBLE SHOOTING 19
Feature List 20
Technical Specifications 20
Safety 21

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
1 x Base
2 x Handsets
2 x Handset chargers with fixed
power adaptors.
2 x Handset Rechargeable
Battery Packs.
1 x Adapter for base
Specifications:
Base –DC9V, 0.5A
Handset –DC6V, 0.42A
2 x Line Cords to connect the
phone lines
Please check you have all of the above before installing

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Installation
Installing the Base & Handsets
1. Plug one end of the power adaptor cable into the DC9V slot on the back of the
base, and the other end into a mains socket.
2. Using the line cords supplied connect your line sockets, to L1 & L2 sockets on
the rear of the base. If you are connecting to a Broadband line please
ensure you have ADSL filters in place between the line socket and the
connecting line cords.
3. Plug the Handset chargers in to mains sockets around the premises no more
than 40 meters away from the base. (40M is the recognized range but may be
affected by thick stone walls or metal obstructions).
4. The 2 handsets supplied with the base have been pre-registered. If you want
to add more handsets to the system (Maximum of 9) go to page 13
‘registering a handset’
5. Leave the handsets to charge for 12 hours or overnight before use.
The Base Features
1. Serves as the base station for 2 external lines and up to 9 internal extensions.
2. Provides 4 channels for simultaneous use by 3 handsets; up to 2 of which can
be external calls if you have the full line capacity connected.
3. Digital wireless handsets that provide superior voice quality, no interference,
and privacy protection.
4. Power supply: 9VDC input, with 110V~ 220V AC 50~60Hz adapter.
6. Weight: 200g
7. Dimensions: 145x133x29mm

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The Handset Features
1. Fixed Power supply: 6VDC input, with 100V ~ 240V AC 50~60Hz adapter.
2. Uses one battery pack Ni-MH 2.4V
3. Weight: 110g .
4. Dimensions: (L x W x H): 169mm x 48mm x 23mm.
Handset Charger
Register button
The Multiline DECT 209 has phone line detect feature which
automatically detects the phone line when the base power is on.
In standby mode Line LED 1~2 will be off.
When in use the Line’s LED will be on.
If no line is connected the LED will flash.
If you add or remove a new line turn the mains power off and then
on again to reboot.

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Handset Battery Cover
Handset Keys
Charge LED
Left Key Right Key
Speaker Phone Line Select
1. Slide down the battery cover using thumb
pressure or nail.
2. Insert the batteries pack
3. Slide the battery cover back into place.
Important:
Charge for 12 hours before using for the first time.

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LCD Icons
STANDBY MODE
In standby mode an Analogue Clock will be displayed. While making or receiving a call
the handset extension number, battery level , and signal strength are displayed.
One minute after a call has ended the display will revert to the analogue clock
RECEIVING A CALL
When the handset rings, if the caller ID function is activated, caller information is
displayed after the first ring.
1. Press call key to answer the call. When call in progress symbol is displayed
and the call timer is started.
3. Press end key to end the call.
MAKING A CALL
Standard Dialing
1. Press call key , and wait for the dial tone.
2. Enter the telephone phone number required. The number is displayed.
3. Press end key to end the call.
Preview Dialing
You can enter the phone number first, and check to see if it is correct before dialing.
1. Enter the phone number. The number is displayed.
2. To edit the phone number, press left key to erase. To erase all numbers and
return to standby mode, press end key .
3. Press call key to make the call.
Icon
Function
Antenna
In talk mode
Speakerphone
Miss call
Internal call
Non-disturb
(Ringer off)
Keypad lock
Battery
Menu
OK
Back
Delete
Mic mute
Mic ON
Handset number
Handset time
Handset icon

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Call Handling
Adjusting the Volume
During a call, press up /down key to adjust to one of the 4 volume levels. The
current volume is displayed.
Redial
The thirty most recently dialed numbers are saved to your handset.
1. Press up key to enter the menu.
2. Press up key /down key to select the number you wish to redial, and press
key to dial the number.
Receiving a second external call during an external call
‘Call Waiting’
If another call comes in whilst you are already on an external call you will hear a
series of beeps and the callers caller ID will be displayed on your handset. (The
call waiting feature must be turned on see page 16)
When you hear the call waiting tone, if you want to take the call, press the end
key to end the current call. Your handset will now ring, press the call key to
receive the new call.
Making an Internal Call
1. In the standby mode, press INT key. INT symbol will be displayed, and you will
hear the internal dial tone.
2. Enter the handset number of the extension you wish to call.
3. To end the call, press end key on either one of the handsets.
Receiving an Internal Call
1. During an incoming internal call, the receiving handset will begin to ring. Internal
symbol flashes, and the caller's handset extension is displayed.
2. Press call key to receive the call.
3. Press end key to end the call.
Receiving an External Call during an Internal Call
1. During an incoming external call, both handsets on the internal call will beep. The
Call waiting tone function must be ON. (See page 16 ‘Call waiting tone’)
2. Press end key to end the internal call.
3. Press call key to receive the call. The handset that presses call key first will be
the receiver of the call.
4. Press end key to end the call.
Calling an Internal Number during an External Call
1. During an external call, press INT key to hold the call.
2. Enter the handset number of the extension you wish to call. During your

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conversation with the internal extension, the external caller will hear on hold
music only.
3. Press INT key again to end the internal call and return to the external call.
Transferring an External Call
1. During an external call, press INT key to hold the call, the caller will hear on hold
music only.
2. Enter the handset number of the internal extension you wish to transfer the call
to.
3. If they want to take the call, press end key and the caller will be transferred. If
they do not want to take the call or do not answer, press INT key to return to the
caller.
Pick up the other handset’s incoming External call
When the other handset is ringing, you can press key # and then press key to pick
up this external call.
MUTE
If during a conversation with a caller you need to MUTE the microphone/block out
sound from your end, Press the INT Key. Press the INT key again to cancel the MUTE.
SPEAKERPHONE –to transfer to hands free during a call
1. During the call, press the Speakerphone symbol
2. You can place the handset within hearing range and continue the call.
3. Press end key to end the call.
PHONEBOOK
You can browse the Phonebook to find the number you wish to call. You can save a
maximum of 100 contacts.
Browsing the Phonebook
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select Phone Book.
3. Press right menu key . View Entry is displayed.
4. Press right menu key to display the first contact. (If no contacts have been
entered, EMPTY is displayed.) Press up /down key to view contact
information.
5. Press end key to exit.
Saving a Phonebook
1. In the contacts list menu, press up /down key to select Add Entry.
2. Press right menu key to confirm. Enter Name : is displayed. Use the keypad
to enter the name of the new contact. The supported language is English. (Press

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left key to delete an incorrect character.)
3. Press right menu key to confirm. Enter No : is displayed. Use the keypad to
enter the phone number of the new contact. (Press left key to delete an
incorrect character.)
4. Press right menu key to confirm.
5. Press end key to exit.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 to save more contacts. You can save a maximum of 100 contacts.
If the memory is full, BookFull will be displayed.
Alphanumeric Keys (press * to switch between upper case and lower case)
Calling from the Phonebook
1. Press right menu key to enter the main menu.
2. Press up /down key to select Phone Book.
3. Press right menu key to confirm. View Entry is displayed.
4. Press right menu key to view contact information, and press up /down key
to select the desired contact.
5. Press call key to make a call to the phone number displayed.
Editing the Phonebook
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select Phone Book, and press right menu key to
confirm.
3. Press up /down key to select View Entry.
4. Press right menu key to confirm.
5. Press up /down key to select the phone book you wish to edit.
6. When the contact information is displayed, press right menu key . 1: Del 2:
Edit is displayed.
7. Press key number 2 to edit the name and number.
8. Handset will request to Enter Name: and Enter No.: respectively.
9. When finished, press right menu key to confirm. Save Changes is displayed.
10. Press key number 1 to confirm, or key number 2 to abort.
11. Press end key to exit.

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Deleting the Phonebook
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select Phone Book, and press right menu key to
confirm.
3. Press up /down key to select View Entry, and press right menu key to
confirm.
4. Press up /down key to select the contact you wish to delete, and press right
menu key to confirm.
5. Press key number 1 to delete the contact.
6. Press end key to exit.
CALLER ID
The handset allows you to view the incoming caller's phone number before you accept
a phone call. The time and date of the call are saved to the internal memory. (If your
local phone service provides Caller ID with Name, the caller's name will be displayed
instead of the number.)
Important: To activate this function, contact your phone service provider for the
Caller ID service.
Information Displayed during an Incoming Call
For each incoming call, the telephone number will be displayed after the first ring. If
the number exceeds 14 numbers, the last 14 numbers will be displayed. Press “ * ”
to view previous numbers.
If the caller's information is withheld, the LCD display will be blank. Only the ring tone
will sound, and the call will not be saved to the internal memory.
Viewing the Incoming Call List
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select Incoming Call.
3. Press right menu key to view the incoming call list. New entries that have not
been viewed will be displayed first. If there are no entries, Empty will be
displayed.
4. Press up /down key to view the caller information.
5. Press end key to exit.
Calling from the Incoming Call List
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select Incoming Call.
3. Press right menu key to view the incoming call.
4. Press up /down key to find the caller you wish to call.
5. When the contact information is displayed, press call key . Or Press end key to
exit.
The internal memory stores 30 incoming calls and 30 outgoing calls.

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REGISTERING A NEW HANDSET
On the rear of the main base station (not the charger pod) you will find the REG button
needed for step 1.
To register the handset:
1. Press and hold the REG button on the rear of the main base of the DECT312 until the
SBR LED is on permanently (will take approx. 10 seconds) Now release the button.
You have 5 minutes to complete the following steps on your new additional handset
2. Press right menu key to enter the menu
3. Press up /down key to select HS Setting.
4. Press right menu key to confirm. Register HS is displayed.
5. While Register HS is displayed, press right menu key to confirm. Then enter
the PIN code “0000” (default). , press right menu key to confirm. Please Wait
is displayed as the handset searches for the base. (If you enter the PIN incorrectly
“RETRY?” will be displayed. Press digit 1 on the key pad and re-enter 0000)
6. After 5 to 10 seconds, the new handset number will appear in the upper right corner
of the LCD display. Registration is complete.
7. If ?is displayed, it means registration was not successful. Repeat steps 1-6.
8. To register the other handsets, follow steps 1 to 6.
Important Note: The Base unit of the 209 is GAP compatible, therefore you can register any
GAP compatible handset to the base and use on the system BUT you will not be able to use
all the features available to the other handsets. You will be able to make and receive external
calls and receive internal calls but you will not be able to make internal calls or transfer calls
DELETE A HANDSET
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select Base Setting.
3. Press right menu key to confirm. Delete HS will be displayed.
4. Press right menu key to confirm.
5. Delete HS 101 is displayed.
6. Press up /down key to select the extension handset number you would like to
delete (for example, 101 to 109)
7. Press right menu key to confirm. Delete HS is displayed again.
8. Press end key to exit.
LINE SELECT FUNCTION
1. To select line 1, press * 1, (LCD display Line 1) then call key and enter the
phone number.
2. To select line 2, press * 2, (LCD display Line 2) then call key and enter the
phone number.

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HANDSET SETTINGS
Restoring Handset to Factory Default
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select HS Setting.
3. Press right menu key to confirm.
4. Press up /down key to select Reset HS.
5. Press right menu key to confirm.
6. Press key number 1 to confirm, or key number 2 to abort.
7. Press end key to exit.
Handset Auto Answer Setting.
When the handset is in the charger, You pick up incoming calls by just picking up the
handset from the charger –no need to press the green key . To end the call you can
simply place the handset back into the charger or press the end key
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select HS Setting.
3. Press right menu key to confirm. Register HS is displayed.
4. Press up /down key to select Auto Answer. Press right key to confirm.
5. Press up /down key to ON/OFF the Auto Answer. Press right key to
confirm.
6. Press end key to exit.
Handset Contrast Setting
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select HS Setting.
3. Press right menu key to confirm. Register HS is displayed.
4. Press up /down key to select Contrast. Press right key to confirm.
5. Press up /down key to adjust the contrast level.
6. Press right menu key to confirm.
7. Press end key to exit.
Handset Language Setting
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select HS Setting.
3. Press right menu key to confirm. Register HS is displayed.
4. Press up /down key to select Language. Press right menu key to confirm.
5. Press up /down key to select among the 8 languages. (Available languages are:
Traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French, German and
English)
6. Press right key to confirm.
7. Press end key to exit.

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Handset Alarm Setting
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select HS Setting.
3. Press right menu key to confirm. Register HS is displayed.
4. Press up /down key to select Alarm. Press right menu key to confirm.
5. Press up /down key to ON/OFF the Alarm. Press right menu key to
confirm.
6. The time alarm is displayed, such as: “11:50 *AM”.
7. Enter the time you want to set. Press “ * ” to switch between AM and PM. Press
right menu key to confirm.
8. Press up /down key to select among the 10 alarm melodies. A short melody
will be played while you switch to each alarm’s melody. Press right key to
confirm.
9. Press end key to exit.
Handset Key Tone Setting
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select HS Setting.
3. Press right menu key to confirm. Register HS is displayed.
4. Press up /down key to select Key Tone. Press right menu key to confirm.
5. Press up /down key to ON/OFF the key tone. Press right menu key to
confirm.
6. Press end key to exit.
Handset Ringer Melody Settings
Setting the Ringer Melody and Volume for External Calls
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select HS Setting.
3. Press right menu key to confirm. Register HS is displayed.
4. Press up /down key to select Melody EXT. Press right menu key to
confirm.
5. Press up /down key to select among 10 melodies. A short melody will be
played while you switch to each ring tone.
6. Press right menu key to confirm. Volume is displayed.
7. Press down key to reduce the volume, or up key to increase the volume.
Press right menu key to confirm.
8. Press end key to exit.
Note: You can set handsets not to ring on incoming calls yet still ring on internal calls.
At point 7 press the down key until the volume is turned Off.
Setting the Ringer Melody and Volume for Internal Calls
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select HS Setting.

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3. Press right menu key to confirm. Register HS is displayed.
4. Press up /down key to select Melody INT. Press right menu key to
confirm.
5. Press up /down key to select among 10 melodies. A short melody will be
played while you switch to each ring tone.
6. Press right menu key to confirm. Volume is displayed.
7. Press down key to reduce the volume, or up key to increase the volume.
Press right menu key to confirm.
8. Press end key to exit.
Keypad Lock
1. In the standby mode, long press * for 3 seconds or more to activate the
keypad lock. The lock symbol will be displayed in the right corner of the LCD
display.
2. Long press * for 3 seconds or more to re-activate the keypad.
Handset R Key Function –Redial or Recall
1. In standby mode the R button is for last number redial: press Rkey, the last
dialed phone number will displayed.
2. During an external call the Rkey is the Recall function, also known as Flash and
used for network services or when connected to a PBX extension. (You have to
contact your local phone service provider to activate this function.)
BASE STATION SETTINGS
Restoring Base to Factory Default
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select Base Setting.
3. Press right menu key to confirm.
4. Press up /down key to select Reset Base.
5. Press right menu key to confirm.
6. Press key number 1 to confirm, or key number 2 to abort.
7. Press end key to exit.
Call Waiting Tone
When there is an incoming call from an external line during a call in progress, the
base will send a series of short beeps to the handsets in use. Use this function to turn
the call waiting tone on or off.
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select Base Setting.
3. Press right menu key to confirm.
4. Press up /down key to select Call Waiting.
5. Press right menu key to confirm. OFF will be displayed, indicating the call

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waiting tone is turned off. Press up /down key to turn the call waiting tone on
or off.
6. Press right menu key to confirm.
7. Press end key to exit.
Time and Date
NB If you have caller ID with your service provider, there is NO need to set
time and date. This will be done automatically with incoming calls
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select Base Setting. Press right menu key to
confirm.
3. Press up /down key to select Set Time. Press right menu key to confirm.
4. MM/DD/YYYY and DD/MM/YYYY two formats are displayed. Press up /down key
to select one. Press right menu key to confirm.
5. 12H and 24H two formats are displayed. Press up /down key to select one.
Press right menu key to confirm.
6. The time and date will be displayed, such as: “01-01-2014 10:10 *AM”.(for
example you select MM/DD/YYYY and 12H)
7. Enter in the following order: month, date, year, hour, minute, AM or PM. If the
entered number does not match the required item, you will hear a long beep.
Press “ * ” to switch between AM and PM.
8. Press right menu key to confirm.
9. Press end key to exit.
RECALL (Flash) Time
1. Press right menu key to enter the menu.
2. Press up /down key to select Base Setting.
3. Press right menu key to confirm.
4. Press up /down key to select Flash Time.
5. Press right menu key to confirm. 600 ms will be displayed. Press
up /down key to select the flash time you want. There are
100ms/300ms/600ms and 900ms four types. The UK standard is 100ms and in
Europe 300ms
6. Press right menu key to confirm.
7. Press end key to exit.
Adding an answer machine or PDQ (Credit Card payment) machine.
Such machines should be added directly into a line socket –not to the 209 base.
Suggest you get a double or triple adaptor.

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Handset Menu

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Error
Solution
The handset cannot be used.
Make sure the power cord of the base
station is connected to a power source.
Make sure the batteries are charged and
inserted correctly.
Make sure the phone cables are properly
connected to the RJ-11 phone jacks.
Make sure the handset is registered to the
base station.
No dial tone.
Make sure the power cord of the base
station is connected to a power source.
Make sure the phone cables are properly
connected.
Caller ID is not working.
Contact your local phone service provider.
Wait for the handset to ring at least once
before picking up.
If the caller has withheld caller ID on their
phone, the phone number will not be
displayed.
The battery depletes soon after
recharging.
Replace the batteries with RECHARGABLE
Types
Cannot transfer a call.
Make sure the handset number you have
entered is correct.
Make sure the target handset has been
registered to the same base station.
Missing incoming calls or not
able to make out going calls
It could be that one of the lines has a fault.
Turn the power Off then On at the base, if
one of the lines is faulty the Line LED on
the base will flash. Go to the main socket
for this line and plug a standard phone
directly into the socket. If no dial tone
report to your line provider. When the line
is fixed turn the power Off then On and
the line LED should stop flashing.
‘Out of Range’shows on the
LCD of a handset
You have gone out of range of the Base.
Replace the handset in it’s charger for 1
minute and it will reset.

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FEATURES
1.8GHz, Digital Enhanced Cordless Technology
GAP compliance, compatible with most DECT handsets
Base for 2 PSTN lines
Expandable up to 9 cordless handsets
Supports 3 simultaneous calls
Phone line auto searching
Caller ID FSK/DTMF available
Intercom between extension handsets
Call transfer to other handsets
LCD display
Phonebook with 100 sets dialing memory
30 incoming call logs
30 outgoing call logs
Handset speakerphone/handsfree function
Adjustable receiver and ringer volume
Multi-language (8 languages: English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian,
Portuguese & Chinese)
Off hook dialing and Pre-dialing
Call timer display
Out of range tone
10 Internal ring tone melodies
10 External incoming melodies
Low battery tone indicator
Keypad lock function
Alarm function
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency
1880-1895MHz
Frequency modulation
GFSK
Air interface
TDMA/TDD
Channel space
1.728MHz
Carrier frequency offset
<±50KHz
Output power
Max. 250mW Avg. 10mW
Charging time
12 hrs
Temperature
Normal:15°C~35°C Special:0°C~40°C
Humidity
0%~90%
Dimensions(mm)
Base:145x133x29 Handset:160x46x22
Power
Base input:DC9V 0.5A
HS charger:DC6V 0.42A
HS Battery:Ni-MH 1.2Vx2,600mAh