ALcom Colombo Combo User manual

Warning
Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.
Digital cordless telephone plus
corded base with answering
machine
Colombo Combo
Instruction Manual

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I. Important safety information .............................................7
II. Product set up.....................................................................8
1. Where to place your product ............................................................... 8
2. Cordless handset range....................................................................... 8
3. Signal strength..................................................................................... 8
4. Setting up the telephone base and handset ........................................ 9
5. Handset battery low warning ............................................................. 10
6. Handset battery performance ............................................................ 10
7. Date and time .................................................................................... 10
8. Mains power failure, telephone base only ......................................... 11
III. Your telephone base.........................................................12
IV. Your cordless handset .....................................................13
V. Using the ALCOM Premium Colombo Combo ...............14
1. Moving up and down in the menu of the Telephone base and
Cordless handset. ............................................................................. 14
2. Icons in the display ............................................................................ 15
3. To make a call ................................................................................... 15
4. To make a call by pre-dialling ............................................................ 16
5. To make a quickdial call .................................................................... 16
6. Call from the phonebook.................................................................... 16
7. Call from the calls list......................................................................... 17
8. Answer a call ..................................................................................... 17
9. Handsfree .......................................................................................... 18
10. To adjust the volume ......................................................................... 18
11. Secrecy.............................................................................................. 18
12. To end a call ...................................................................................... 19
13. Keylock, cordless handset ................................................................. 19
14. To switch the cordless handset on/off ............................................... 19

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VI. Phonebook, telephone base ............................................19
1. To view and dial phonebook entries .................................................. 19
2. To view an entry during a call ............................................................ 20
3. To add an entry.................................................................................. 20
4. To edit an entry.................................................................................. 21
5. To change a ringtone......................................................................... 21
6. To copy an entry to the cordless handset.......................................... 21
7. To copy an entry to a mobile SIM card .............................................. 22
8. To copy all entries to the cordless handset ....................................... 22
9. To copy all entries to/from a mobile SIM card. .................................. 23
10. Quickdial memories ........................................................................... 23
11. To make a quickdial call .................................................................... 24
12. To Delete an entry ............................................................................. 24
13. To Delete all entries........................................................................... 24
14. Memory status ................................................................................... 24
15. Dialling codes .................................................................................... 25
VII. Calls lists, telephone base ...............................................25
1. To view the calls list........................................................................... 26
2. To dial from the calls list .................................................................... 26
3. To save a number from the calls list to the phonebook ..................... 27
4. To Delete a calls list entry.................................................................. 27
5. To Delete the entire calls list.............................................................. 27
VIII. Clock & alarm, telephone base........................................28
1. Set the date and time manually ......................................................... 28
2. Set the alarm ..................................................................................... 28
3. Alarm on/off ....................................................................................... 28
4. Time format........................................................................................ 29
5. Switch off alarm ring .......................................................................... 29

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IX. Settings, telephone base..................................................29
1. Ringtone ............................................................................................ 29
2. Ringer volume.................................................................................... 29
3. Dialling mode ..................................................................................... 29
4. Ring priority........................................................................................ 30
5. Recall mode....................................................................................... 30
6. System PIN........................................................................................ 30
7. Master reset from base...................................................................... 31
8. ECO Mode ......................................................................................... 31
X. Options, telephone base ..................................................32
1. Display language ............................................................................... 32
2. Screensaver....................................................................................... 32
3. Light timeout ...................................................................................... 32
4. Key beep............................................................................................ 32
5. PABX access code ............................................................................ 33
XI. Phonebook, cordless handset.........................................33
1. To view and dial phonebook entries .................................................. 33
2. To view an entry during a call ............................................................ 33
3. To add an entry.................................................................................. 34
4. To edit an entry.................................................................................. 34
5. To change a ringtone......................................................................... 35
6. To copy an entry to the telephone base ............................................ 35
7. To copy an entry to a mobile SIM card .............................................. 35
8. To copy all entries to the telephone base .......................................... 36
9. To copy all entries to/from a mobile SIM card ................................... 36
10. Quickdial memories ........................................................................... 37
11. To make a quickdial call .................................................................... 37
12. To Delete an entry ............................................................................. 37
13. To Delete all entries........................................................................... 38
14. Memory status ................................................................................... 38

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XII. Calls list, cordless handset..............................................38
1. To view the calls list........................................................................... 39
2. To dial from the calls list .................................................................... 39
3. To save a number from the calls list to the phonebook ..................... 39
4. To Delete a calls list entry.................................................................. 40
5. To Delete the entire calls list.............................................................. 40
XIII. Agenda, cordless handset ...............................................40
1. Add a new event ................................................................................ 40
2. Switch off agenda ring ....................................................................... 41
3. Show agenda details ......................................................................... 41
4. Edit agenda........................................................................................ 41
5. Delete Agenda ................................................................................... 42
6. Delete all Agendas............................................................................. 42
XIV. Clock/alarm, cordless handset ........................................42
1. Set the date and time manually ......................................................... 42
2. Set the alarm ..................................................................................... 43
3. Alarm on/off ....................................................................................... 43
4. Time format........................................................................................ 43
5. Switch off alarm ring .......................................................................... 43
XV. Settings, cordless handset ..............................................43
1. Handset ringtone ............................................................................... 43
2. Handset ringer volume....................................................................... 44
3. Receiver volume ................................................................................ 44
4. Handset name ................................................................................... 44
5. Display language ............................................................................... 44
6. Screensaver....................................................................................... 45
7. Light timeout ...................................................................................... 45
8. Auto talk............................................................................................. 45

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9. Key beep............................................................................................ 45
10. PBX access code............................................................................... 46
11. Dialling mode ..................................................................................... 46
12. Ring priority........................................................................................ 46
13. Recall mode....................................................................................... 47
14. System PIN........................................................................................ 47
15. Master reset from handset................................................................. 48
16. ECO Mode ......................................................................................... 48
XVI. Registration .......................................................................48
1. To register a handset......................................................................... 49
2. To select a base ................................................................................ 49
3. To De-register a handset ................................................................... 50
4. Internal Calls...................................................................................... 50
5. Transfer a call ................................................................................... 50
6. 3-Way conference call ....................................................................... 51
XVII. Answering machine ..........................................................51
1. To switch the answering machine on/off............................................ 51
2. Answer Delay..................................................................................... 52
3. Time saver ......................................................................................... 52
4. Switch message alert tone on/off....................................................... 52
5. On-screen alert .................................................................................. 53
6. Outgoing messages (OGM)............................................................... 53
7. Record your own outgoing message ................................................. 53
8. Check or delete your outgoing message ........................................... 54
9. Select outgoing message mode ........................................................ 54
10. Record a memo ................................................................................ 55
11. Call screening .................................................................................... 55
12. Message playback ............................................................................. 55
13. Cordless handset, button shortcuts ................................................... 56
14. Delete all old messages..................................................................... 56
15. Remote access .................................................................................. 57
- Switch remote access PIN On or Off............................................. 57

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- Change the remote access PIN..................................................... 57
- Switch your answering machine on remotely ................................ 57
- Play messages remotely ............................................................... 58
16. Memory full ........................................................................................ 58
XIII. Simple solutions ...............................................................59
XIX. General information..........................................................61
XX. Technical information.......................................................63

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I. Important safety information
Your ALCOM Premium Colombo Combo product should be treated with care.
The information below has been provided in the interest of safety and will help
you to enjoy this product and the benefits it brings for many years.
. Keep the product and all its parts out of reach of small children.
. Keep it dry. Avoid exposure to precipitation, humidity and liquids which
could all affect the product circuitry.
. Do not leave it in high temperatures as electronic devices and plastic parts
may warp in heat.
. Do not leave it in low temperatures as moisture can form inside the
products, which may damage the circuit boards.
. Do not store in dusty or dirty areas.
. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or detergents to clean the
product. Wipe with a damp (not wet) soft cloth to clean.
. Do not attempt to open the product. Unauthorised handling of the device
may damage it and will void your warranty.
. Only use the telephone line cord and power supplies that came with the
product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee
and may irrecoverably damage the telephones.
. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion
and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals.
. Radio signals transmitted between the handset and base may cause
interference to hearing aids.
Do NOT use your phone/s near emergency/intensive care medical equipment;
if you have a pacemaker fitted or during an electrical storm.

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II. Product set up
1. Where to place your product
It is important that you consider carefully in advance where your ALCOM
Premium Colombo Combo telephone and cordless handset will be situated
and make sure that they are:
. on a flat and stable surface
. within 1.8 metres of a power socket and telephone socket
. at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid any interference
. away from bright sunlight or heat sources, such as a radiator
. not in a humid or very damp place such as a bathroom
Note: Your ALCOM Premium Colombo Combo product works by sending
radio signals between the telephone base and the cordless handset. The
strength of the signal depends on where you site the telephone base. Putting
it as high as possible ensures the best signal.
2. Cordless handset range
The cordless handset has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is
a clear line of sight between the telephone base and the handset. Any
obstruction between the handset and the telephone base will reduce the
range significantly. With the telephone base indoors and the handset either
indoors or outdoors, the range will normally be up to 50 metres. Thick stone
walls can severely affect the range.
3. Signal strength
The
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icon on your cordless handset indicates when you are in range. When
out of range of the telephone base, « Searching... » is displayed and the
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icon will flash.
If you move out of range during a call, the telephone call will be disconnected.
Move back within range before you make any further calls from the cordless
handset. The cordless handset will automatically re-connect to the telephone
base.

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IMPORTANT
Only use the mains power adaptors and telephone line cord supplied with the
product.
4. Setting up the telephone base and handset
-Telephone base
1. Plug the handset, mains power adaptor (the power adaptor for the
telephone base has a small clear plastic plug at one end) and telephone
cable into the clearly marked sockets on the underside of the telephone
base.
2. Push the metal stand into the two holes underneath the two rubber feet at the
back of the product. Make sure the metal stand is pushed firmly into place.
3. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch the power on.
-Cordless handset
1. Plug the mains power adaptor into the power socket on the underside of
the charger (the power adaptor for the charger has a small red plastic plug
at one end) and plug the other end into the mains power wall socket and
switch on.
2. Remove the battery cover from the back of the handset and insert the 2 x
AAA rechargeable batteries supplied. Please note the ‘+’ and ‘-’ markings
inside the battery compartment and insert the batteries the correct way
round. Slide the battery compartment shut.
WARNING
Use only approved rechargeable batteries supplied with your ALCOM
Premium Colombo Combo. Please do not use alkaline or non-rechargeable
batteries. It may cause permanent damage to the product and void the
warranty.
3. Place the handset onto the base to charge for at least 24 hours. When the
handset is fully charged the battery icon in the top right of the display will
indicate this.
4. After 24 hours, plug the telephone line cord from the telephone base into
the telephone wall socket.