ALcom Concept Combo 2300 User manual

COMBO
telephone.
Charging batteries for the first time
. Charge the batteries for 15 hours before you use the handset for the first time. It is
important to charge the batteries fully.
You hear a beep tone when the handset is correctly placed on the charge cradle.
To keep the batteries charged, whenever you don't need to use the handset (such
as overnight, or when you go out), leave the handset on the charge cradle.
*** Before operating this set, please read these instructions carefully.
2300 Cordless handset for use with the Concept Combo2300 base
The Combo 2300 Cordless handset (s) supplied with your Concept Combo 2300 base
telephone, should already be registered to it, and the base telephone must powered up
and connected to the telephone line, in order for a cordless handset to make and receive
calls.
User Guide for

Phone Function Keys
LCD Display
Recall/Delete button
•Press to delete memory while
memory being checked
•Press to erase a digit or letter while
editing a number or name
•You may need this function if your
phone is connected to a PBX, or if you
use BT Calling Features.
TALK/Handsfree
•Press to make or answer phone
callsin the earpiece
•During talk mode, press to turn
on/off speakerph one
STAR/Lock
•Press and hold for 1.5seconds to
switch the key lock on/off
•Press and hold when setting
up conference call
•Press when in Pulse dialling
mode to change to Tone
Mute
•Press to mute the microphone
during a call
MOUTH PIECE
UP/CID
•Press to scroll up through the lists
•During talk mode, press to increase
volume in the earpiece / loudspeaker
•Press to review the Caller ID list
Menu/OK
•Press to enter menu functions from
idle mode & to confirm selections
EAR PIECE
Redial/Pause
•During talk mode, press to redial
the last dialled number
•Press while dialling a number to
insert a pause
•Press to review last number redial list
HANG UP/Power on/off /C
•During talk mode, press to end
the call and go back to idle mode
•Press and hold for 3 seconds to
switch handset power on/off
Ring on/ off
•Press and hold to switch
the handset external call ringer on/off
Intercom
•Press to call other handsets
•During talk mode, press to
transfer call to another handset
Phonebook/Exit
•Press to access phonebook records
•Press to exit present menu
DOWN/ CID
•Press to scroll down through
•During talk mode, press to decrease
volume in the earpiece / loudspeaker
•Press to review the Caller ID list
dialling for the rest of that call.
the lists and menu options
and menu options
When you get a busy line,
to get a new dial tone.
Press R button to answer call waiting
line. (second call) press R button again
to get back to the first line.
press R button
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What's on the display?
The display of your telephone contains one line of icons and
the time/date at the top, one line of text, and one line of numbers.
Character field :
names and status of a call
Icons and time/date
Number field :
numbers and the call timer
Display in standby mode
1. Current time and date
2. Antenna signal level
3. Battery level
4. Handset name
5. Status of phone
shows the Menu,
shows the telephone
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Input 6V DC, 300mA --
Charger Pod
Use only GP Battery Co, Ltd. Model number: VT60AAAHC, 1.2V,600 mAh,Ni-MH

What the symbols mean?
Antenna
—signal level
•Shows the strength of the signal between the
handset and base unit, and flashes when you are
out of range of the base unit (the display will also
flash "BASE 1")
•If the level is low, or the symbol is flashing,
move closer to the base unit.
Battery level Whenever this shows nearly 'empty'
( )
put the handset on the charge cradle to charge
While the battery is being charged, the level
shown will keep changing.
Talk
•This will display when you are on a call
with the handset
Key lock
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Keypad locked
Alarm
•This will display when you have set an alarm
•This will flash when the alarm is triggered
Ring Off
•This will display when the ringer is set OFF
Phonebook
•This will display when you are in the phonebook
menu or are reviewing the phonebook memory
Voicemail
New CID •This will display when there is a new CID entry
or if one is being viewed
Repeated
NEW CID
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This will display when the same caller has called
more than once and not been read yet.
Hands free •This will display when the speakerphone is in
use
A.M. •This will display if it is A.M. in the 12
hour clock mode.
P.M. •This will display if it is P.M. in the 12
hour clock mode.
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This will display when you have a new Voice Mail
message. (This function needs the network support and
Sequence •Indicates the sequence number of the CID or Redial
record being displayed.
the batteries.
not available in Singapore)

Your Phone Function Keys
What s on thedisplay?
•What the symbols mean?
Read First before Use
•Radio signals handset and base set 3
•Interference
•‘ Out of range warning’
•Battery safety
•To switch on/off
•To lock/unlock
•To set time and date
•To set alarm
Making and answering calls
•Making calls
•Making calls from redial list
•Making calls from CID list
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Answering calls
•Mute/unmute during a call
Memory/Phonebook management
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Store last number redial in phonebook
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Caller Display (CID)
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•New CID list
•Review CID list 1
•Delete a CID list 1
Delete all CID list 1
•Store a CID in phonebook 1
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Using multi handset
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•Making intercom call 1
•Transfer a call 1
•Making a three way conference call 1
Handset Registration
•Registering a handset to base
1. Contents
•Change the PIN code 20
•De-registering a handset 20
•Registering a hand set 20
Telephone Answering Machine (TAM) 21
•Switch on/off 21
•Record a new OGM 21
•Playback OGM 22
•Delete a OGM 22
•Change OGM 22
•Switch between OGM 23
•Play/Pause TAM 23
•Skip a message during playback 23
•Repeat a message during playback 23
•Stop a message during playback 24
•Delete a message 24
•Delete all old messages 24
•Record a memo 24
•Set TAM alarm 24
•Setting ring number 25
•Change security ID 25
Advanced use of your Phone 26
•Turn on/off auto answer 26
•Turn on/off any key answer 26
•Set to default settings 26
•Turn on/off key tone for dialling 26
•Set flash time (Recall) 26
•Reviewing phonebook memory status 27
•Dial mode 27
Troubleshooting 28
Cleaning and Care 31
Declaration of Conformity 31
Guarantee and Service 32
Technical Details 33
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Review phonebook memory
Add to phonebook memory
Modify phonebook memories 9
Delete a contact in phonebook
Delete all contacts in phonebook
•Review phonebook memory status
Handset tones and volume setting 14
Adjust the earpiece volume
Adjust handset ringing melodies
Adjust handset ringer volume
Set handset TONES
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Handset basic settings
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De-registering a handset 19
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Troubleshooting 2
Cleaning and Care
Declaration of Conformity
Guarantee and Service
Technical Details
Select base 19
Customising your phone
Change the handset name
Handset Auto answer
Select handset display language
Reset handset to default settings
Base basic setting 22
Set dial mode (tone or pulse)
Set flash time
Modify pin code
Reset base to default settings
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Set handset call barring function
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Battery installation
Fit the batteries
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Charge the batteries
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•Change the PIN code 20
•De-registering a handset 20
•Registering a hand set 20
Telephone Answering Machine (TAM) 21
•Switch on/off 21
•Record a new OGM 21
•Playback OGM 22
•Delete a OGM 22
•Change OGM 22
•Switch between OGM 23
•Play/Pause TAM 23
•Skip a message during playback 23
•Repeat a message during playback 23
•Stop a message during playback 24
•Delete a message 24
•Delete all old messages 24
•Record a memo 24
•Set TAM alarm 24
•Setting ring number 25
•Change security ID 25
Advanced use of your Phone 26
•Turn on/off auto answer 26
•Turn on/off any key answer 26
•Set to default settings 26
•Turn on/off key tone for dialling 26
•Set flash time (Recall) 26
•Reviewing phonebook memory status 27
•Dial mode 27
Troubleshooting 28
Cleaning and Care 31
Declaration of Conformity 31
Guarantee and Service 32
Technical Details 33
The bars on the battery
level symbol continuously
change as the batteries
are being charged
Charge the batteries for 15 hours
Before you use the cordless handset(s) for the
first time, it’s important to charge the batteries
fully.
You hear a ‘beep’ when the handset is correctly in
position on the charging cradle.
To keep the batteries charged, whenever you
don’t need to use the handset (such as overnight,
or when you go out), leave it on the charger pod.
Leave the handset(s) on the charger pod(s) for
15 hours.
Fit the batteries in the cordless handset(s)
Insert the two
rechargeable
batteries as
shown
Drop in the battery
compartment cover,
then slide it forward
until it clicks firmly
into place
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2. Battery installation
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Radio signals between handset and base unit
To use your cordless handset and base unit together, you must be able to establish
•Maximum range: 300 metres outdoors
•Maximum range: 50 metres indoor
For stronger radio signal, it is recommended that your telephone is at the highest possible
signal level icon will flash on
Interference
If the sound quality gets worse as you move around while on a call, this is probably caused by
interference between the handset and the base unit, perhaps because you are too near to
other electrical equipment.
Move to a different position to clear the interference. If you do not move, it might cause a short
"Out of range" warning
If you hear a warning tone during a call, or the sound in the earpiece becomes faint or
be going out of range of the base unit.
Move nearer to the base unit within 20 seconds, until the earpiece sound improves. Otherwise,
cut off.
Battery safety
ONLY with the handset.
DO NOT -use non rechargeable batteries-they may burst and cause damage to your telephone.
3. Read First Before Use
another phone o
distorted, you may
your call may be
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a radio link between them.
The signal range between the handset and the base station is in accordance
with the approved standard for ALCOM phones:
The signal range could become lower during normal use. Any large metal object, like a
refrigerator, a mirror, a filing cabinet, metallic doors or reinforced concrete, between the
handset and the base
unit may block the radio signal. The signal strength may also be
reduced by other solid structures, like walls, or by other radio or electrical interference.
If there is no radio signal reception, Base 1 message and the
break or your call may be cut off.
the display.
position.
- use the rechargeable batteries supplied

Switching handset power on and off
To switch the handset off
(in case you need to save battery power):
Press the "Power on/off" button and hold it for 3 seconds
To switch the handset back on:
Notes
If you lift the handset during this time, it will try to link to the base unit.
Make sure mains power to the base unit stays switched on. The CC2300
cordless handset needs the mains power for the corded base unit to be
turned on to be able to make or receive calls.
When the handset is switched off, it can’t be used for making calls
including emergency calls.
When the handset is switched off, it won’t ring for incoming calls
but the base unit will still ring. To answer a call when the handset
may take a few moments for the handset to re-establish a radio link
with the base unit.
If the batteries have become completely run down (or if handset
is switched off) and you place the handset in the charge cradle,
it may take about 5 minutes to
The handset display will go blank.
Press the"Power on/off" button and hold it for 3 seconds or replace
The handset display will turn back on. "BASE 1"
When the handset links with the base, there will be a musical chime,
is switched off , you need to switch it back on. Remember that it
link with the base unit.
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the handset on the charge pod.
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Notes:
4. Handset basic settings
will flash briefly, while the handset searches for the base.
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and the handset display will go to idle mode.
To lock the keypad:
Press and hold the button forabout 2 seconds.
To unlock the keypad:
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Press and hold the button for about 2 seconds.
You will hear a beep tone , the icon will appear on the top of display,
"HS LOCKED" will flash briefly. While the keypad is locked, if you
press any buttons, the handset will give you a double warning tone, and
"HS LOCKED" will flash briefly on the display.
You will hear a beep tone , the icon will disappear from the display and it will
go back to idle mode

1.
2.
3.
Press
"HS SETTINGS"
To set time and date
à
In idle mode,you can set the time and date by the following menu operation :
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Press
à"PHONEBOOK"
Press à"ALARM"
4. à

Press "DATE & TIME"
The format for time is: HH:MM (12hr clock)
date is: MM/DD YYYY.
1). If you subscribe to Caller Display your
incoming call.
will be automatically updated by the network when you receive an
Notes:
3). If the time and date are set on the cordless handset, it will automatically
3 times
7 times
to the previous menu.
Press , after you have finished time and date setting, the display will return
6.
Press to go back to idle mode
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CC2300 time and date settings
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5. Press The display shows the DATE & TIME screen, with the year flashing.
Press the or to set the year.
Press the to confirm.
The 'month' will be flashing
Press the or to set the month.
The 'date' will be flashing.
Press the or to set the date.
The 'hour' will be flashing.
Press the or to set the hour, including the AM/PM setting.
The 'minutes' will be flashing.
Press the or to set the minutes.
Press the to confirm.
Press the to confirm.
Press the to confirm.
be set on the base unit, and vice-versa.
2). The Caller Display service only sends the month and date, not the year,
so you may still need to set the year, as this is used to calculate the day
for the answering machine time stamp.

Note: If you have set an alarm, it will ring on the time you have set
When it rings, you can switch it off by pressing any button of the handset, or you can
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To make calls
1.
2.
4. Whenyou have finished the call, press
or place the handset back on the charge pod
3. If you wish to use the speakerphone , press
and the icon will appear in the right top corner of the display.
Key in the phone number in the idle mode,
If you make a mistake, press" " to clear digits one by one
To clear all digits, press
Press
again at any time
briefly
, and the display shows "LINE IN USE", the
number will dial out, and then the display will show the call timer.
5. Making and answering calls
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To set alarm
1.
2.
3.
Press
"HS SETTINGS"
à
à"PHONEBOOK"
Press à"ALARM"
4. Press à"OFF" (if no alarm is already set)
5. à"ON"
6. Press à"12-00AM" (for example) with the hours flashing.
3 times,
Press
Press
When the alarm is set, the icon will appear on the top of display.
8. .
If the Snooze is set ON, this will be repeated about every 5 minutes for an hour,
with the alarm icon continuing to flash.
If the Snooze is set OFF, the alarm will sound for the 45 seconds only once.
You can set an alarm function on the handset, to give an alert at a programmed
time of every day.
The alarm gives repeated beeps for 45 seconds, or until any handset button is pressed.
. Press or once to change the hours.
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Press to confirm, and the minutes will flash.
Press or to change the minutes.
Press to confirm, and the minutes will flash.
Press or to change between AM or PM.
Press to confirm, and the display will show "SNOOZE ON".
Press or to change between SNOOZE ON or OFF.
place the handset back down on the charge pod. If you don't switch it off the alarm
tone will continue for about 45 seconds.
If you want to disable the Alarm function, you have to re-enter the Alarm menu
option and select OFF.