ALcom BL100 User manual

Digital Cordless Telephone
Model BL100
User's Guide
CAUTION
Rechargeable batteries are included with this
DECT phone Never use non-rechargeable
batteries! Use of improper batteries will void the
warranty and risk the danger of explosion
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 Read this manual thoroughly and observe
the operating instructions and information
provided.
 Place the base station on a non-slip
surface and lay the connection cables so
they cannot be the source of an accident.
 Do not expose the equipment to extreme
temperatures or high relative humidity and
protect it from direct sunlight and dusty
conditions.
 Clean the equipment with a soft, damp
cloth. Do not use any solvents or
aggressive cleaning agents.
 Only connect approved accessories.
 Only use the power plug supplied.
 Never open the unit. Opening the unit
annuls claims under the terms of guarantee
and exposes the person to the risk of an
electric shock.
Introduction
Important Safety Notes
Please observe the following to ensure reliable
operation of the telephone:

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Repairs to defective units should only be
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carried out by service centers recommended by
the sales outlet.
We recommend removing the batteries if the
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equipment is not to be used for longer periods.
O n l y r e p l a c e t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h t y p e s
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recommended by us. Dispose of defective
batteries according to the applicable local laws
(not in household waste). We assume no liability
for damage caused by using the equipment for
unintended purposes.
Exemption from Liability
We cannot guarantee the information which relates
to the technical properties or that contained in
this document is correct. The product and its
accessories described in this document are
subject to constant improvement and further
development.For this reason, we reserve the right
to modify components, accessories, technical
specifications and related documentation of the
Product described herein without notification.
Intended Use
This telephone is designed for communicating
within a telephone network. Any other use is
considered unintended use. Unauthorized
modifications or reconstruction not described in this
manual is not permitted.

Battery Safety Precautions
 Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture.
Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials
Could be released which can cause injury.
 To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury,
use only the battery listed in User's Guide.
 Keep batteries out of children.
 Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
Connecting the Base Station and Power Plug
Connecting the plugs to the corresponding sockets in
the base station ( they can not be connected
incorrectly because the sockets and plugs are
designed prevent reverse poling). Lay the cable under
the telephone to the rear. Plug the telephone line in
the telephone connection socket. Insert the power
plug at the other end in the power outlet. The base
station is now ready to operate.
Only use the connection cable supplied.
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CAUTION:
Plug the adapter to the socket outlet that is near
the equipment and shall be easily accessible. USE
ONLY WITH PROVIDED ADAPTOR. Using other
power supplies may damage the unit.
AC power outlet
Phone jack

Insert two pieces Rechargeable AAA batteries in the
compartment, ensuring correct polarity and close the
compartment.
Please wait for 30 seconds after removing the old
batteries when change and install a new pair
battery.
 Place the handset in the base station to charge
for 14 hours prior for first use. If you don't
properly charge the phone, battery performance
will be Compromised.
 Use only with provided batteries.
Warning:
The handset will not work and damage if wrong
batteries are inserted.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instruction for recycling in
your country.If batteries are empty, handset
LCD will not display and the handset will not
respond to any key. Handset is then required
to put back on Base Station / Charger cradle to
charge.
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Getting Started
Install and Charge the Batteries
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If handset is not charged fully before use, handset
may emit battery low alert tone and battery level
indicator will show empty.
Feature List
1. Comfortable digital cordless phone with DECT
standards
2. 25Names and number phone book
3. Caller ID* and Caller ID on Call Waiting
4. Incoming 20 names/numbers call log
5. Multi-language menu
6. 10 Ringtone melodies
7. Ringer on/off
8. 10 Last number redial
9. 5 level ring volume
10. Real time clock display
11. Handset can be named
12. Automatic call answering
13. Key input tone on/off
14. Keypad lock
15. Teleconference+
16. Internal free communication between handsets+
17. Battery status icon low battery warning
18. Up to 100 hours standby
19. Up to 10 hours continuous talk time
20. Out of range warning
21. Recall/Pause/Hold
22. Tone and pulse dialling
+ More than one handset require
* Subscription may be required. Please contact your
network provider.
DECT: Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telephone
Standard for Cordless telephones.
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Handset and Base Layouts
Redial / Up /Increase volume key
Menu / OK key
Flash key
Talk/ Off key
Phone book key
Cancel /Mute / Ring off key
Caller ID/Down/ Decrease
volume key
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Asterisk /INT key
Hash /Keypad lock key
Pause Key
Paging
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Icon Description
Aeria l icon
Phone icon
Phonebook icon
Menu ic on
Ala rm icon
Caller ID ic on
Voic e mail waiti ng in dicator(VMWI ic on)
Key lock icon
No rin g ic on
Mic ro phone mute icon
Inte rc om call in dicator
Batte ry le vel in dicator
LCD Display
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Make a Call
1. Press the key, wait for a dial tone, then dial the
desired number.
2. After finishing the conversation, press key or
place the cordless handset into the charger.
The talk timer will be shown for about 2 seconds
before return to idle mode.
Pre-dialling
1. When the handset is in idle mode, dial the desired
number.
2. Press C key to cancel the wrong digit, dial the
correct one again. If a pause is needed during
dialing, press and hold P key for a while and
character “P” will be shown. A 3 seconds pause will
be added while dialing.
3. Press the key, the number will be automatically
dialled out.
4. After finishing the conversation, press key or
place the cordless handset into the charger.
The talk timer will be shown for about 2 seconds
before return to idle mode.
Adjust the Receiver Volume
While the phone is in talk mode, press ▲ or ▼ key on
the handset to adjust the receiver volume of the
handset. There are possible volume selections for
handset receiver. The display will show the current
volume level during adjusting.
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Basic Operation
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Answer a Call
When the phone rings, the icon will flash and the
LCD on the handset will show “CALL”. If you have
subscribed to Caller ID service from your local
telephone company, the incoming call information will
be shown.
1. Press the key to answer a call.
2. After finishing the conversation, press key or
place the cordless handset into the charger.
Auto Answer
If you set on the “AUTO TALK”, just need to pick up the
cordless handset from the charger to answer the call
Directly, needn't press key.
Dialing from the Phone Book
Press button when in standby mode, the first entry
in the phone book appears.
Note: If there is no record in phone book, “PB EMPTY”
information will display
1. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select the required record
from the phone book.
2. Press key to dial the number.
3. After finishing the conversation, press key or
place the cordless handset into the charger to
terminate the call.
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Intercom
You can make an intercom between any two handsets
(If you have more than one handset).
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press and hold
INT key, “INT-NUMBER?” will be shown, dial the
handset number to call.
2. The called handset will ring and the LCD will show
the calling handset's number.
3. Press key in the called handset to answer.
Call Transfer
The function allows you to transfer an external call
from a handset to another handset.
1. When the caller is on line, press and hold INT key
on the calling unit and dial the handset number to
transfer. The line will be put on hold.
2. After the called unit answers the call, the intercom
will begin between the two handsets.
3. If you want to transfer the call to the called unit,
end the call at the calling unit. The call will be
automatically transferred to the called unit.
Note: If the called unit doesn't answer the intercom
Call within 30 seconds, the calling unit will return to
the talk mode with the caller.
Call Waiting
If you have subscribed to the service of CID on Call
waiting, the telephone will show the phone number of
another incoming call while you are talking on the
phone.
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1. Press R key to put the current call on hold and talk
with the second caller.
2. Subsequent presses of R key will toggle you
between these 2 callers.
Caller information of this second call will be stored
in the call log.
Three-way Conversation
You may have a 3-way conversation using the
intercom and external line.
1. When the caller on line, press and hold INT key
on the calling unit and dial the handset number.
The line will be put on hold.
2. After the called unit answers the call, the intercom
will begin between the two handsets.
3. Press key on the handset to enter menu, then
press ▲ or ▼ key to select “CONFERENCE”,
press key on the handset to confirm. The
three-way conference will begin between the two
handsets and the caller.
Note:Only the calling unit can operate the
“CONFERENCE”.
Muting the Ringer volume
Press and hold key in idle mode to activate or
deactivate the handset Ringer. The icon turns on or off.
Muting the Microphone
Press key can switch the microphone on or off
during a call.The icon turns on or off.
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Paging the Handset
If a handset has been misplaced, it is possible to call
all the handsets.
Short press Page key on the base to station.
To stop the page call:
Short press any key on the handset or press page
keybriefly on the base.
Switching the Key Lock On/Off
Press and hold key to activate or deactivate the
key lock.The icon turns on or off.
Redial Function
The last 10 numbers you dialed out will be separately
stored in handset redial memory.
Review and Dial Redial Record
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press key
to display the last redial record. If the redial record is
empty, “EMPTY” will be shown.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired redial
number.
3. Press key, the telephone number is
automatically dialed out.
Save Redial Number
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press key.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired redial
number.
3. Press key to enter menu, press ▲ or ▼ key to
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select “SAVE NUMBER”, press key on the
handset, the selected number will be shown, press
Key ,“ENTER NAME” will be shown and input
the desired name. You must input the name,
otherwise the record can't be saved.
4. Press key to save.
Delete a Single Redial Record
1. When the cordless handset is in idle mode, press
Key.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired redial
number.
3. Press key to enter menu, press ▲ or ▼ key to
select “DELETE?”, Press key, “CONFIRM?”
will be shown.
4. Press key to confirm.
Delete All Redial Records
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press key.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired redial
number.
3. Press key to enter menu, press ▲ or ▼ key to
select “DELETE ALL?”, press key,
“CONFIRM?” will be shown.
4. Press key to confirm.
Note: In the redial function menu, If you want to return
to the redial list, press C key.
Caller ID Service
The caller's information will be displayed and recorded
If you have subscribed to Caller ID service from your
local telephone company.
When the telephone rings, the caller's information will
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be displayed on the handset LCD display. This
information includes the phone number and name (if
supported). The handset can store up 20 calls for
later review (up to 16 digits and 16 characters for
each record). When the memory is full, a new call
automatically replaces the oldest call in the memory.
Note: If the caller's information includes Date/Time,
the Date/Time will be stored with the record. The
Date/Time displayed on the LCD display will be
updated after receiving a call.
If the caller number is same as one of phonebook
memory, the matched name stored in the phonebook
memory will be displayed. If the incoming call is
registered as “PRIVATE NUMBER” and its caller ID
i n f o r m a t i o n i s w i t h h e l d , t h e L C D w i l l s h o w
“WITHHELD”. If the incoming call does not have
Caller ID service or its service area is not linked to
yours, the LCD will show “UNAVAILABLE”.
The handset will prompt user if there is unanswered
call.
When the handset is in idle mode, “ ” will be
displayed prior to other display information.
If you reviewed all the missed calls from handset, the
display “ ” will be disappeared.
Note: 1. If you reviewed all the missed calls from one
handset, the display “ ” will still on other handsets.
2.Press * key to toggle the display between name and
number.
Note: Message alert Indicator will only work if
supported by you telephone service provider
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Review Caller ID Record
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press key to
display the information for the last call received.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ key to review all call records.
3. When you scroll to the end, “--(GO BACK)--” will be
shown.
Note:
1. The “ ” icon will turn on if the call is a missed call.
2. “EMPTY” will be displayed for 2 seconds and return
to idle mode if you have not received any call.
Edit and Dial Call Record
You can edit the call record so as to dial back.
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press key.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired record.
3. Press key to enter menu.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select “Select”, press key.
5.
cursor press C.
6.
Note: you may edit the number and make the call,
but the edited number cannot be saved in this
option.
Save Call Record
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press key.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired record.
Press ▲ key to select the desired location and
enter the number.To delete a digit before the
After editing, press key to dial out the edited
number.
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3. Press key to enter menu.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select “SAVE NUMBER”,
press key. the selected number will be shown,
press key ,“ENTER NAME” will be shown and
input the desired name. You must input the name,
otherwise the record can't be saved.
5. Press key to save.
Delete a Single Call Record
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press key.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired record.
3. Press key to enter menu.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select “DELETE?”, Press
key, “CONFIRM?” will be shown.
5. Press key to confirm.
Delete All Call Record
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press key.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired record.
3. Press key to enter menu. press ▲ or ▼ key to
select “DELETE ALL?”, Press key,
“CONFIRM?” will be shown.
4. Press key to confirm.
Phone Book
The telephone can store up to 25 entries in the phone
book with name and call number. When the function is
Supported by the telephone provider, the handset
displays the name of the caller (when stored in the
phone book).
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Store Entries
1. Press key to access phone book memory.
2. Press key to access phone book menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select ADD NEW and press
Key.
4. Enter number (max. 16 digits) and press key
when finished.
5. Enter name (max. 16 characters) and press key
when finished.
Note: 1. When the capacity is full, MEMORY FULL will
display.
2. Any incorrect input can be deleted by pressing C
key.
Select Entries
Press key to access phone book memory.
1. Press ▲ or ▼ key to scroll.
2. Press key to select a desired entry, and then
press ▲ or ▼ to select the submenu SELECT.
3. Press key to select the telephone number, you
may edit the number and make the call, but the
edited number cannot be saved in this option.
Edit Entries
Press key to access phone book memory.
1. Press ▲ or ▼ key to scroll.
2. Press key to select a desired entry, and then
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the submenu “EDIT”.
3. Press to start Number edition and press key
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again to start Name edition.
4. Press key to confirm.
Note: Press C key to delete any incorrect input.
Delete Entries
Press key to access phone book memory.
1. Press ▲ or ▼ key to scroll.
2. Press key to select a desired entry, and then
press ▲ or ▼ to select the submenu “DELETE？”
3. Press key to delete the entry.
4. Press key again to confirm.
Delete All Entries
Press key to access phone book memory.
1. Press ▲ or ▼ key to scroll.
2. Press key to select a desired entry, and then
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the submenu “DELETE
ALL?”
3. Press key to delete the entry.
4. Press key again to confirm.
Menu Operation
Handset Setting
Ring Melody
You may select one of the 10 available ringer tones
for your incoming calls alert tone. The default setting
is “MELODY 1”.
1. Press key.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select “SETUP HS” and press
Key.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ key to select “RING MELODY” and
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