ALcom Studio Digital Cordless Phone User manual

STUDIO Digital Cordless Telephone
Instruction Manual
Warning
Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.

Welcome...
to your new Studio Digital Cordless
Phone!
• All handsets are fully cordless for locating anywhere within range.
• 50 Name and Number phonebook.
• Caller Display shows you who’s calling and see details of the last 40 callers
in a Calls list.*
• Redial up to 10 of the last numbers called.
• Register up to 5 handsets to a single base and register each handset with
up to 4 different bases.
• Make internal calls and transfer external calls between handsets.
• Choose from 5 different ringtones for internal and external calls as well as
numbers stored in the phonebook.
* You must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display or Call Waiting
service for these features to work. A subscription fee may be payable.
Please note that this equipment is not designed for making emergency
telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should
be made for access to emergency services.

This User Guide provides you with
all the information you need to get
the most from your phone.
Before you make your first call, you
need to set up your phone. Follow
the simple instructions in ‘Getting
Started’, on the next few pages.
IMPORTANT
Only use the telephone line cord supplied.
This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when
the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to
emergency services.
Hearing aid?
Please note that the Studio works by sending radio signals between the base
and handset.
These signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.
Got everything?
• Studio handset
• Studio base
• 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries
• Power adapter for the base
• Telephone line cord
If you have purchased a Studio multiple pack you will also have the
following additional items:
• Studio handset & charger
• 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries
• Power adapter for the charger

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I. Getting started .......................................................................4
1. Location ............................................................................................... 4
2. Handset range ..................................................................................... 4
3. Signal strength..................................................................................... 4
4. Setting up............................................................................................. 4
5. Battery low warning ............................................................................. 6
6. Battery performance ............................................................................ 6
7. Date and time ...................................................................................... 6
II. Getting to know your phone.................................................8
1. Overview of your handset .................................................................... 8
2. Handset LCD Display ........................................................................ 10
3. Display icons...................................................................................... 10
4. Overview of the base ......................................................................... 11
5. Navigating the menus ........................................................................ 11
6. Menu map.......................................................................................... 12
III. Using the phone ..................................................................13
1. Switch the handset on/off .................................................................. 13
2. Calls................................................................................................... 13
3. Adjust the earpiece volume ............................................................... 14
4. Secrecy.............................................................................................. 14
5. Intercom............................................................................................. 14
6. Redial................................................................................................. 15
7. Lock/unlock the keypad ..................................................................... 16
8. Paging/Find handset.......................................................................... 16
IV. Phonebook ...........................................................................17
1. Store a name and number ................................................................. 17
2. View or dial an entry .......................................................................... 18
3. Edit a name and number ................................................................... 18
4. Delete an entry .................................................................................. 18

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V. Handset settings..................................................................19
1. Handset ringer volume....................................................................... 19
2. Handset ringer melody....................................................................... 19
3. Auto answer....................................................................................... 19
4. Handset name ................................................................................... 20
5. Language........................................................................................... 20
6. Key beep............................................................................................ 20
7. Battery low warning beep .................................................................. 21
8. Out of range warning beep ................................................................ 21
9. Keypad lock using the menu.............................................................. 21
VI. Base settings ......................................................................21
1. Base ringer volume............................................................................ 22
2. Base ringer melody............................................................................ 22
3. Change base PIN code...................................................................... 22
4. Dial mode........................................................................................... 22
5. Recall mode....................................................................................... 23
6. Restore default settings ..................................................................... 23
7. Emergency default............................................................................. 23
8. Eco mode........................................................................................... 23
9. Default settings ................................................................................. 24
VII. Clock & alarm.......................................................................25
1. Set the date ....................................................................................... 25
2. Set the time........................................................................................ 25
3. Set alarm ........................................................................................... 25
4. Switch off alarm ring .......................................................................... 25
VIII. Caller display and the Calls list..........................................26
1. Caller Display..................................................................................... 26
2. Calls list ............................................................................................. 26

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IX. Using additional handsets..................................................28
1. Registering an additional handset ..................................................... 29
2. Register a different make of handset to your Studio base................ 29
3. Select a base ..................................................................................... 29
4. De-register a handset ........................................................................ 30
X. Help.......................................................................................30
XI. General information ............................................................32

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I. Getting started
WARNING
Do not place your Studio in the bathroom or other humid areas.
1. Location
You need to place your Studio base within 2 metres of the mains power and
telephone wall sockets so that the cables will reach. The socket-outlet shall
be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Make sure that it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to
avoid interference. Your Studio works by sending radio signals between the
handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you place
the base. Placing it as high as possible ensures the best signal.
2. Handset range
The unit has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of
sight between the base and handset. Any obstruction between the base
and handset will reduce the range significantly. With the base indoors and
the handset either indoors or outdoors, the range will normally be up to 50
metres. Thick concrete walls can severely affect the range.
3. Signal strength
The icon on your handset indicates that you are within range of the base.
When out of range of the base, the icon flashes. If you are on a call, you
will hear a warning beep.
The line will hang up if the handset moves out of range of the base. Move
closer to the base. The handset will automatically reconnect to the base.
4. Setting up
IMPORTANT
The base station must be plugged into the mains power at all times. Do not
connect the telephone line cord into the wall socket until the handset is fully
charged. Use only the power adapter and telephone line cord supplied with

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the product.
-Which power adapter?
The power adapter with a clear connecter is for the base unit and the power
adapter with a red colour connecter is for the charger unit (for multi-pack only).
-Connecting the base
1. Plug the telephone line cord into the socket marked on the underside
of the base.
2. Plug the power adapter with clear connecter into the socket marked on
the underside of the base and plug the other end into the mains power wall
socket. Switch on the mains power.
-Installing and charging the handset
1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the handset and insert the
2 x AAA NiMH rechargeble batteries supplied. Please note the ‘+’ and ‘-’
markings inside the battery compartment and insert in the correct direction.
2. Slide the battery cover back into place.
3. If you are charging the batteries for the first time, place the handset on the
base to charge for at least 24 hours continuously.
4. When the handset is fully charged, icon will appear steadily on the
display. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord (make sure that one
end is already plugged into the base) into the telephone wall socket.
-Connecting the handset and charger (for multi-pack only)
If you have purchased a multiple pack, you will need to carry out this process
for all the handsets and chargers.
1. Plug the power adapter with red connecter into the socket marked on
the underside of the charger and plug the other end into the mains power
wall socket.
2. Remove the battery cover from the back of the handset and insert the 2 x
AAA NiMH rechargeble batteries supplied. Please note the ‘+’ and ‘-’
markings inside the battery compartment and insert in the correct direction.
3. Slide the battery cover back into place.
4. If you are charging the batteries for the first time, place the handset on the
charger to charge for at least 24 hours continuously.
5. When the handset is fully charged, icon will appear steadily on the
display. The display will show the time and handset number (e.g. 2) to
indicate that it is registered to the base.

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IMPORTANT
Warning! Use only approved rechargeable batteries supplied with your Studio.
Please do not use alkaline or non-rechargeable batteries. It may cause
permanent damage to the product and void the warranty.
5. Battery low warning
If icon flashes on the display and you hear a warning beep every minute
during a call, you will need to recharge the handset before you can use it
again. When charging, icon will scroll on the display. Once the battery is
fully charged the icon will stop scrolling.
6. Battery performance
In ideal conditions, fully charged batteries should give about 12 hours talk
time or 250 hours standby time on a single charge.
Note that new batteries do not reach their full capacity until they have been
put to normal use for several days.
To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base
for a few hours at a time.
Running the batteries right down at least once a week will help them last as
long as possible.
The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they
wear out, giving the handset less talk/standby time. Eventually they will need
to be replaced.
After charging your handset for the first time, subsequent charging time is
about 6-8 hours a day. Batteries and handset may become warm during
charging. This is normal.
Note: All talk and standby times are approximate and depend on features
selected and usage patterns.

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7. Date and time
If you have subscribed to Caller Display Service, the date and time is set
automatically for all handsets when you receive your first call. If you do not
have Caller Display service, you can set the date and time manually.
-Set the date manually
1. Press Menu/Ok, scroll Calls list/Down to « DATE-TIME » and press
Menu/Ok.
The display shows « DATE SET ».
2. Press Menu/Ok to select.
3. Enter the date (e.g. 12--08 for 12th of August) and press Menu/Ok to
confirm.
-Set the time manually
1. Press Menu/Ok, scroll Calls list/Down to « DATE-TIME » and press
Menu/Ok.
2. Scroll Calls list/Down to « CLOCK SET » and press Menu/Ok.
3. Enter the time in 24 hour format (e.g. 18--30 for 6.30pm) and press Menu/Ok
to confirm.
Your Studio is now ready for use.

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II. Getting to know your phone
1. Overview of your handset
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1 Earpiece 2 Display
See page 10 for an overview of
the display icons.
3 Mute/Clear/Back
During a call, press to switch
Secrecy on/off, page 14.
In menu mode, press to return to
previous menu or press and hold to
return to standby.
In editing mode, press to delete a
character or digit, or press and hold
to delete all characters or digits.
When viewing the redial/calls list,
press to delete the displayed entry
or press and hold to delete all
entries.
4 Menu/Ok
Press to open the Menu, page 11.
Press to select menu options and
to confirm a displayed option.

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5 Calls list/Up
In standby mode, press to open
the calls list, page 27.
During a call, press to increase
earpiece volume, page 14.
When the phone is ringing, press
to increase the handset ringer
volume, page 19.
Press to scroll through the menu
options, redial list, calls list and
phonebook entries.
6 Phonebook/Exit
In standby mode, press to open
the phonebook menu, page 17.
When viewing the redial/calls list
or when editing, press to exit and
return to standby.
7 Calls list/Down
In standby mode, press to open
the calls list, page 27.
During a call, press to decrease
earpiece volume, page 14.
When the phone is ringing, press
to decrease the handset ringer
volume, page 19.
Press to scroll through the menu
options, redial list, calls list and
phonebook entries.
8 Redial/Pause
In standby mode, press to open
the redial list, page 15.
Press to enter a pause when
storing numbers, page 17.
9 Talk/End
Press to make, receive and end
calls, page 13.
10 */Keylock
Press and hold to lock the
keypad, page 16.
To unlock, press any key and
follow the on screen instructions.
11 Int
Used to make internal calls and
transfer calls to other Studio
handsets registered to the base,
page 14.
12 Recall/On/Off
Use with switchboard/PABX
services and some network
services.
When on and external call, press
to get a fresh dialling tone or to
access call waiting when you hear
the signal. Press the key again to
toggle between your two callers.
Press and hold to switch the
handset on/off, page 13.

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2. Handset LCD Display
Battery
status
Scrolls
when
charging
Time or Handset name
In standby mode, press and hold 0to switch handset
idle screen between handset name or time.
Eco mode
Circle around
appears when
Eco mode is ON
3. Display icons
Flashes to indicate an incoming
external call
External call in progress
Flashes to indicate an incoming
internal call
Internal call in progress
3-way call in progress or transfer
an external call to another Studio
handset registered to the base
Eco mode is ON
Flashes to indicate new voicemail
messages received
Off when you have no voicemail
messages **
Indicates signal strength
Flashes when handset is not
registered to the base or if you go
out of range
Menu is opened
Phonebook is opened
Flashes to indicate new calls list
entries received*
Answered call (when viewing the
Calls list)*
Unanswered call (when viewing
the Calls list)*
Keypad is locked
Displayed number is longer than
12 digits
The approximate power levels of your
battery are indicated as follows:
Battery is fully charged
Battery is partially charged
Battery is running low
Flashes when battery is almost
fully discharged
* For this feature to work, you must subscribe to Caller Display Service from
your network operator. A subscription fee may be payable.
** This feature is dependent on your Network Service provider supporting the
service.

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Overview of the base
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1 Page
In standby mode, press to ring the handset(s), page 16.
Press and hold to enter registration mode when registering handsets, page 28.
4. Navigating the menus
Your Studio has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of
options, which you can see on the menu map on the following page.
When the handset is switched on and in standby:
1. Press Menu/Ok to open the main menu.
2. Then use Calls list/Up or Calls list/Down buttons to scroll through the
available options.
3. Press Menu/Ok to select an option.
To return to the previous menu level, press Mute/Clear/Back.
To exit the menu and return to standby, press and hold Mute/Clear/Back.
Note: If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the handset returns to
standby automatically.

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5. Menu map
PHONEBOOK - ADD ENTRY
- MODIFY ENTRY
- DELETE ENTRY
SETUP - BASE VOLUME
- BASE MELODY
- DEL HANDSET
- PIN CODE
- DIAL MODE
- RECALL
- DEFAULT
- ECO MODE
HANDSET - BEEP
- INT RING VOL
- EXT RING VOL
- INT MELODY
- EXT MELODY
- AUTO ANSWER
- NAME
- LANGUAGE
- KEYLOCK ?
DATE - TIME - DATE SET
- CLOCK SET
- ALARM SET
REGISTER - SELECT BASE
- REG BASE

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III. Using the phone
Note: Your handset will automatically time the duration of all external calls.
The call timer will display after the first 15 seconds of your call. When the call
ends, the total duration of your talk time flashes on the screen for 5 seconds.
1. Switch the handset on/off
Press and hold Recall/On/Off to switch the handset on or off.
2. Calls
-Make a call
1. Press Talk/End.
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number.
-Preparatory dialling
1. Dial the number first. If you make a mistake press Mute/Clear/Back to
delete the last digit.
2. Press Talk/End to dial.
Note: If the number dialled matches an entry in the phonebook, the name is
displayed.
-End a call
Press Talk/End, or place the handset back on the base or charger.
-Receive a call
When you receive an external call, the phone rings and icon flashes on
the display.
1. Press Talk/End to answer the call, or simply lift up the handset to answer
the call.
Note: If you prefer to press Talk/End when you lift up the handset to answer
a call, you will need to switch Auto answer off, see page 19.

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3. Adjust the earpiece volume
During a call, press Calls list/Up or Calls list/Down to increase or decrease
the volume.
4. Secrecy
You can mute your handset so that you can talk to someone nearby without
your caller hearing.
1. During a call, press Mute/Clear/Back. The display shows « MUTE » and
your caller cannot hear you.
2. Press Mute/Clear/Back again to resume your call.
5. Intercom
-Make an internal call
If you have more than one handset registered to the base, you can make
internal calls between two handsets. icon is displayed to indicate an
internal call.
1. Press Int followed by the number (1-5) of the handset you want to call.
-Receive an internal call
When you receive an internal call, icon flashes and the handset number
that is calling you is displayed.
1. Press Talk/End to answer the call.
-Transfer a call
You can transfer an external call to another handset registered to the base.
During an external call:
1. Press Int followed by the handset number (1-5) that you want to transfer to.
2. When the other handset answers, press Talk/End to complete the transfer.
Tip: If there is no answer from the other handset and you wish to return to
your external caller, press Int. Your external call resumes automatically after
30 seconds if there is no answer.

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-3-way conference call
You can hold a 3-way conference call between 2 internal callers and 1
external caller.
During a call with an external caller:
1. Press Int followed by the handset number (1-5) that you want to establish
a conference call.
2. When the other handset answers, press #to connect all three callers to
begin the conference call. icon is displayed.
3. If there is no answer from the other handset, press Int to return to your
external caller.
4. Press Talk/End to end the call.
6. Redial
The last 10 entries dialled are stored in the redial list.
-View or dial an entry
1. Press Redial/Pause to open the Redial list.
2. Scroll Calls list/Up or Calls list/Down to the entry you want.
3. Press Talk/End to dial the displayed entry or press Phonebook/Exit to
return to standby.
Tip: If the caller’s number exactly matches an entry stored in the phonebook,
the name is displayed. Press Menu/Ok to see the caller’s number, press
Menu/Ok again to see the date and time of the call.
-Copy a Redial list number to the phonebook
1. Press Redial/Pause to open the Redial list.
2. Scroll Calls list/Up or Calls list/Down to the entry you want.
3. Press Menu/Ok. The display shows « ADD ? ».
4. Press Menu/Ok again. The display shows « NAME ? ».
5. Enter the name and press Menu/Ok. The number is displayed.
6. Edit the number if necessary, then press Menu/Ok.
7. Press Calls list/Up or Calls list/Down to select the ringer melody you
want and press Menu/Ok. The number is stored.
Note: See ‘Entering names’ and ‘Writing tips’ on page 17.

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-Delete an entry
1. Press Calls list/Up to open the Redial list.
2. Scroll Calls list/Up or Calls list/Down to the entry you want and press
Mute/Clear/Back. The display shows « DELETE ? ».
3. Press Menu/Ok to confirm or Mute/Clear/Back to cancel.
-Delete the entire Redial list
1. Press Calls list/Up to open the Redial list.
2. Press and hold Mute/Clear/Back. The display shows « DELETE ALL ? ».
3. Press Menu/Ok to confirm or Mute/Clear/Back to cancel.
7. Lock/unlock the keypad
You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be operated accidentally while
carrying it around.
Note: When the keypad is locked, you can still answer incoming calls and
operate the handset as normal. When the call ends, the keypad lock comes
on again.
1. Press and hold */Keylock. icon is displayed.
2. To unlock the keypad, press any key on your handset. The display shows
« PRESS * ».
3. Press */Keylock within 3 seconds.
8. Paging/Find handset
You can alert a handset user that they are wanted or locate a missing
handset. Paging calls cannot be answered by a handset.
1. Press Page on the base. All handsets registered to the base will ring.
2. To stop the ringing, press Page on the base again or press any button on
the handset.

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IV. Phonebook
You can store up to 50 names and numbers in the phonebook. Names can
be up to 12 characters long and numbers up to 24 digits. You can also select
different ringer melodies for the phonebook entries.
If your Studio is connected to a switchboard, you may need to enter a pause
in a stored number. This gives the switchboard time to find an outside line. A
Pause is normally stored after the switchboard access code (e.g. 9). When
storing a number, press Redial/Pause the display shows « P».You can then
continue storing the phone number.
1. Store a name and number
If you have subscribed to Caller Display Service and wish to display the name
of your caller instead of the number, save the full telephone number including
the area code to your phonebook.
You can store multiple entries with the same number. However, to prevent
unnecessary duplicated entries, you can only store the same name once.
1. Press Menu/Ok. The display shows « PHONEBOOK ».
2. Press Menu/Ok to select. The display shows « ADD ENTRY ».
3. Press Menu/Ok to select. The display shows « NAME ? ».
4. Enter the name and press Menu/Ok. The display shows « NUMBER ? ».
5. Enter the number and press Menu/Ok. The display shows « MELODY 1 ».
6. Press Calls list/Up or Calls list/Down to select the ringer melody you
want and press Menu/Ok. The display shows « ADD ENTRY ».
7. Enter the next name and number entry that you wish to store in your
phonebook or press Mute/Clear/Back twice to return to standby.
-Entering names
Use the keypad letters to enter names, e.g. to store TOM:
Press 8once to enter T.
Press 6three times to enter O.
Press 6once to enter M.
-Writing tips
Press Mute/Clear/Back to delete the last character or digit.