Amytel AT 3125 User manual

Owner’s Manual
AT 3125
1.8GHz DECT Telephone, CID
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………3
GETTING STARTED………………………………………………………………………..4
Unpacking…………………………………………………………………………..4
Your telephone…………………………………………………………………….5
LCD display on the handset……………………………………………………...6
Basic steps to install……………………………………………………...7
Charging the handset……………………………………………………………..7
BASIC OPERATIONS……………………………………………………………………….8
During standby……………………………………………………………………..8
Answering an incoming external call…………………………………………….8
Making an external call……………………………………………………………8
Normal d i alin g … … … ……… … … … … ……………… … ………………8
P r e di a l i n g… … … … … … … …… … … … …… … … … … … … …… … … . .. 9
Diali ng from a p honebook rec ord……………………… ……… …… .9
Redialing the last dialed n umber…………………………… …………9
During an external call…………………………………………………………….9
C a l l t i m e r …… … … … … … … … … … …… … … … … … … … …… … … … 9
Adjusting the volum e………… ………………………………………..10
Mut ing th e call………… … …………………… ……………………… .10
C h ai n d i al i ng … … … …… … … … …… … … … …… … … …… … … … …1 0
Rece iv ing a seco nd c all………………… ……………………… …….10
CALLER ID………………………………………………………………………………….10
Reviewing CID records…………………………………………………………..11
Call back from a CID record…………………………………………………….11
Saving a CID record to phonebook…………………………………………….11
Deleting a CID record……………………………………………………………11
Deleting the entire call log……………………………………………………….12
LAST NUMBER DIALED…………………………………………………………………..12
Viewing the last number dialed…………………………………………………12
Storing a previously dialed number into phonebook………………………….12
Deleting a previously dialed number…………………………………………...12
USING THE PHONEBOOK………………………………………………………………..13
Adding phonebook records……………………………………………………...13
Editing phonebook records……………………………………………………...13
Deleting a phonebook record……………………………………………………13
Deleting the entire phonebook………………………………………………….14
PROGRAMMING THE PHONE…………………………………………………………...14
Handset Ringer Melody & volume……………………………………………...14
Base Ringer Melody & volume………………………………………………….14
Recall duration……………………………………………………………………15
Dial mode………………………………………………………………………….15
Register……………………………………………………………………………15
Deregister…………………………………………………………………………16
PIN code………………………….……………………………………………….16
Reset………………………………………………………………………………16

OTHER FEATURES………………………………………………………………………..17
Key lock……………………………………………………………………………17
Shortcut to turn handset ringer on/off…………………………………………..17
Message waiting indication……………………………………………………...17
Paging the handsets……………………………………………………………..17
Out of range warning…………………………………………………………….17
MULTI-HANDSET OPERATION………………………………………………………….18
Answering an internal call……………………………………………………….18
Making an internal call…………………………………………………………...18
During an external call…………………………………………………………...18
I n q ui r y c a l l… … …… … … … …… … … … …… … … …… … … …… … … 1 8
Call tr a n s f e r……………… … … … ……………… … … … …………….19
C o nf e r e nc e c a l l… … … … …… … … …… … … … …… … … … … …… . . 19
DEFAULT SETTING……………………………………………………………………….20
TROUBLESHOOTING……………………………………………………………………..20
CONFORMANCE TO REGULATION…………………………………………………….21
This telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when
the power fails. Make alternative arrangements for access to emergency
services.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read the safety instructions before first use of this phone.
•Use only the batteries supplied with this telephone.
•Do not use any mains adapter other than the one provided otherwise you
may permanently damage your phone.
•Do not use the phone in damp humid conditions such as a bathroom. Do
not expose the phone or batteries to water or fire.
•Do not dispose of used batteries with household waste or by burning.
•Do not use the handset in an explosive hazard area.
•To prevent electric shock, never try to open the base or handset
enclosure.
•Avoid metallic contact (e.g. metal clips, keys) between the battery
contacts and charging conductors.
•There is a slight chance that your phone could be damaged by an
electrical storm. It is recommended that you unplug your phone from the
mains supply and telephone socket during a storm.
Because the phone works by sending radio signals between base station and
handset, wearers of hearing aids may experience interference in the form of
a humming noise.
We advise that this phone should not be used near intensive care medical
equipment or by persons with pacemakers.
Your phone can interfere with electrical equipment such as answering
machines, TV and radio sets, clock radios and computers if placed too close.
It is recommended that you position the base unit at least one meter from
such appliances.
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GETTING STARTED
Unpacking
This package should contain the following:
Base Unit
Handset
Mains Adapter
Phone Lead
Rechargeable Batteries – NiMH, 1.2V 650mAh x 2, AAA size (HR 10/44)
Owner’s Manual
If any of these are missing, please contact the shop where you bought
this AMYTEL phone.
Your telephone
 /
Ringer On-Off
LCD Display
Talk /
Recall
Redial
CID /
Scroll backward
Delete /
Mute
Program /
OK
Page
Charge LED
In Use LED
# / Keylock /
Pause
Intercom /
Conference
Off / Exit
Phonebook
CID /
Scroll forward
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LCD display on the handset
The handset is linked to the base
Displays the current battery level. It scrolls during charging.
Appear together with either handset or base ringer setting.
Use to set the handset ringer.
Use to set the base ringer.
Use to set the recall duration.
Use to set the handset for tone/pulse dialing.
Use to register the handset.
There are more digits on the right
There are more digits on the left
The ringer is turned off
The keypad is locked.
Phonebook records are being reviewed
The phone is in use. It blinks during ringing.
The call is muted
There is a new CID record or CID records are being reviewed
The CID being reviewed is a new call
There is a new message
Basic steps to install
1. Connect the output plug of the mains adapter to the adapter socket on
the back of the base unit and the mains adapter to the wall mains supply.
2. Connect the telephone lead to the phone cord socket on the back of the
base unit and to the wall phone socket.
3. Place the 2 AAA rechargeable batteries, observing their polarities, into
the battery compartment on the handset.
4. Slide the battery door firmly into place.
5. Place the handset on the base unit and let the batteries charge for a full
14 hours before using.
Use only rechargeable batteries and the mains adapter supplied with this
telephone. Batteries of other types and incorrect adapter polarity or voltage
can seriously damage the unit.
Adapter Specification: SIL35AB112L271B
Input: 230 VAC 50 Hz
Output: 9 VDC 300 mA
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. Refer to the original type supplied with this telephone. NiMH
batteries must be disposed of in accordance with applicable waste disposal
regulations.
Charging the handset
An empty battery icon indicates the batteries need recharging. Place the
handset on the base cradle to recharge the batteries. The charge LED will
be steadily lit. Handset may get warm during initial charge. This is normal. A
handset reaching a very low battery voltage level will go into sleep mode,
displaying LOW BATT on the screen.
Get into the habit of putting the handset on the base unit to charge when it is
not in use to ensure the handset is always fully charged.
Mute
Ringer
Tone / Pulse
Recall
duration
Battery
Signal
Left Arrow
Character
Display
Right Arrow
Handset
Ringer
Setting
Phonebook
Message
waiting
Registration
programming
Menu
up/down
Base Ringer
Setting
New CID
Off hook
Keylock
Ringer Off
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BASIC OPERATIONS
During standby
When the phone is in standby, the LCD displays the handset label. The
handset number related to the connected base will also be displayed right
justified. The battery icon reflects the current battery level and the signal
icon indicates the handset is linked to the base.
Answering an incoming external call
When there is an incoming call, the phone rings and flashes. If a CID
record is received, the caller information is displayed.
turns on if the phone number contains more than 12 digits. In this case,
only the last 12 digits are displayed.
If you press when the phone is ringing, the handset ringer will be
turned off for this incoming call.
1. Pick up the handset to answer the call if it is on cradle.
Or
1. Press to answer the call if the handset is not on cradle.
2. The call is connected and turns on.
3. Call timer is displayed 10 seconds after the call is connected.
4. Press or place the handset on the base cradle to disconnect.
Making an external call
Your phone allows you to dial out a phone number in various ways.
Normal dialing
1. Press and wait for the dial tone.
2. Use the number pad to dial the phone number. The display shows the
digits as you enter them.
3. When you enter more than 12 digits, turns on. In this case, you only
see the last 12 digits on the screen.
Predialing
Pre-dial allows you to enter a telephone number and verify it on the screen
before you place the call. The screen displays the last 12 digits dialed but
you can enter up to 20 digits.
1. Enter the phone number.
2. To enter a pause, press and hold . A pause is displayed as “P”.
3. When you enter more than 12 digits, turns on. If you attempt to enter
more than 20 digits, you’ll hear a reject tone.
4. If you make a mistake, press
DEL to erase one digit at a time. Or you
can press and hold DEL to clear the entire number and return the
phone to standby.
5. Press to dial out the number.
Dialing from a phonebook record
1. Press during standby. in the display turns on.
2. Press and to search for the record that you would like to edit. Or
you can use the number keys to jump directly to the record starting with
the corresponding letters of that key.
3. Press
OK
repeatedly will show the name and number of the record
accordingly.
4. Press to dial out the number.
Redialing the last dialed number
1. Press . The last number dialed is displayed.
2. turns on when the number contains more than 12 digits. Press OK
to
view the off-page digits.
3. Press to dial out the number.
During an external call
Call timer
The call timer will be displayed a short while after your call is connected. It
shows the duration of the call. This timer is shown in minutes and seconds
01-10
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(MM-SS) in the first hour. After that, it will be shown in hours and minutes
(HH-MM) with the “-“ blinking to indicate the seconds.
When you end a call, the timer will be displayed for 5 more seconds before
the screen returns to the handset label.
Adjusting the volume
Press and to adjust the receiver volume. The display shows the
volume level of high “000”, medium “00” or low “0”.
Muting the call
1. Press to mute the call. turns on. The caller would not be able
to hear you but you would still be able to hear the caller.
2. Press again to unmute the call.
Chain dialing
You can dial out numbers from the phonebook even after you have seized
the phone line. And there is no limit to the number of times chain dialing is
accessed.
1. Press . turns on.
2. Press and to scroll through the phonebook records. Or you can
use the number keys to jump directly to the record starting with the
corresponding letters of that key. If you decide to quit using chain dialing,
simply press to exit.
3. Press OK to dial out the number.
Receiving a second call
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.
1. Press to put the current call on hold and talk with the second caller.
2. Subsequent presses of will toggle you between these 2 callers.
Caller information of this second call will be stored in the call log.
CALLER ID
If you subscribe to the Caller ID service, your phone automatically stores the
last 10 incoming calls. Each record holds up to 20 digits.
When the phone rings and caller information is received, the display will
show the first 8 characters of the caller’s name. If name is not available, the
first 12 digits of the number will be displayed. If there is an identical phone
number stored in the phonebook, that phonebook name will be displayed
instead of the CID name.
Reviewing CID records
1. Press when the phone is in standby. If the call log is not empty,
turns on and the caller name of the most recent CID record is
displayed.
2. Press
OK to view the number.
3. Press OK again to see the date / time when the call was received.
4. Whether you are viewing the name, number or date/time, pressing
will display the next older record and the next newer record.
When turns on, it means that received number is a new number.
Call back from a CID record
While you are viewing a CID record, you can return the call provided that it
contains a valid phone number by pressing .
Saving a CID record to phonebook
You can save a CID record into the phonebook provided that it contains a
valid phone number and the phonebook is not full.
While you are viewing the CID record that you would like to save,
1. Press .
2. If there is caller name in the CID record, the first 8 characters are
displayed for you to edit. If no caller name is available, you will be
prompted to enter a name.
3. Press
OK to save the name. You will not be able to save it if this name
already exists in the phonebook. Edit the name and try again.
4. Edit the number if necessary and press
OK to save it.
The record is now saved into the phonebook. The original CID record in the
call list will now show the new name that you have entered.
Deleting a CID record
While you are reviewing the CID record that you would like to delete,
1. Press
DEL
.
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2. Press
OK to confirm.
Deleting the entire call log
While you are viewing any CID record,
1. Press and hold
DEL
until you are prompted to confirm the action.
2. Press OK .
The call log is now empty.
LAST NUMBER DIALED
Viewing the last number dialed
Your phone stores the last external numbers dialed, up to 20 digits.
1. Press during standby. The last number dialed, if any, is displayed.
2. If a redial number matches a phonebook record, the phonebook name
will be displayed instead. Press
OK to view the number.
3. turns on when the number consists of more than 12 digits. You can
press
OK to view the off page digits.
Storing a previously dialed number into phonebook
While you are reviewing a previously dialed number that you would like to
save,
1. Press .
2. Use the number keys to enter the name. If you make a mistake, use
DEL to do the editing. A name can contain up to 8 characters.
If there’s already a phonebook record matching the number, that
phonebook name will appear and you can edit it.
3. Press
OK to save the name. You will not be able to save it if this name
already exists in the phonebook. Edit the name and try again.
4. Edit the number if necessary and press
OK to save it.
You have saved the number as a phonebook record. This record in the
redial list will now show the name that you have assigned to this number.
Deleting a previously dialed number
While you are viewing a previously dialed number, you can delete it by
1. Press
DEL
.
2. Press OK to confirm.
USING THE PHONEBOOK
Your phone can store up to 10 phonebook records. Each record can hold up
to 8 characters for name, and up to 20 digits for phone number.
A record may contain no name but when it does, the name is unique.
At any time during phonebook programming, you can press
EXIT
to quit the
programming or cancel the confirmation
Adding phonebook records
1. During standby mode, enter the phone number for the new record. A
phone number can contain up to 20 digits.
2. Press and you are prompted to enter the name for this record.
3. Use the number keys to enter the name. If you make a mistake, use
DEL to do the editing. A name can contain up to 8 characters.
4. Press OK
to confirm the name. You will be alerted to edit the name if it
is a duplicated name in the existing phonebook records.
5. You are now prompted with the phone number that you just entered. Edit
the number if necessary.
6. Press
OK
to save the number.
The phonebook record is now successfully stored. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to
add another record.
Editing phonebook records
1. During standby mode, press .
2. Press and to search for the record that you would like to edit. Or
you can use the number keys to jump directly to the record starting with
the corresponding letters of that key.
3. Press
OK
to select the record and edit the name.
4. Press OK
to confirm name change and edit the number.
5. Press OK
to confirm number change.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 to edit another record.
Deleting a phonebook record
1. During standby mode, press .
2. Press and to search for the record that you would like to delete.
Or you can use the number keys to jump directly to the record starting
with the corresponding letters of that key.
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3. Press
OK
to select the record to be deleted. Press
DEL
to delete
record.
4. Press
OK
to confirm.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to delete another record.
Deleting the entire phonebook
1. While reviewing the phonebook, press and hold
DEL
.
2. Press OK
when prompted to confirm the action.
The phonebook is now empty.
PROGRAMMING THE PHONE
Press PROG
during standby to enter program mode. All programming
icons will appear in order with the first icon on the left flashing. You can then
press or to select the item you would like to program.
During programming, you can press
EXIT to go back to program mode or
cancel the confirmation. Press and hold
EXIT at any time to exit the
program mode and return to standby.
Handset Ringer Melody & volume
1. Press
PROG
during standby and you will see flashing.
2. Press
OK to select.
3. Press or to listen to and select from the 5 melodies.
4. Press OK
to confirm your selection and you will be prompted to volume
Setting.
5. Press or to listen to and select from the different volume levels.
6. Press
OK
to confirm your selection. will turn on if the handset ringer
is turned off.
Base Ringer Melody & volume
1. Press
PROG
during standby and press or until you see
flashing.
2. Press
OK to select.
3. Press or to listen to and select from the 5 melodies.
4. Press OK
to confirm your selection and you will be prompted to volume
Setting.
5. Press or to listen to and select from the different volume levels.
6. Press OK
to confirm your selection.
You have the option to turn off the base ringer.
You cannot program the base ringer if the handset has lost link with the base.
UNAVAIL will be displayed. Re-establish the link and try again.
Recall duration
When you are talking on the phone, pressing will send a flash signal.
There are 2 factory programmed recall timings for you to choose from. Check
with your local telephone company if you are not sure which duration to set
and the functions performed with the flash signal.
1. Press
PROG
during standby and press or until you see
flashing.
2. Press
OK to select. The current duration is now displayed.
3. Select 1or 2and press
OK to confirm.
Dial mode
Tone or pulse dialing mode can be changed in this menu.
1. Press
PROG
during standby and press or until you see
flashing.
2. Press
OK to select. The current setting is now displayed.
3. Select 1 for TONE or 2 for PULSE and press
OK to confirm.
If the dialing mode is set to pulse, you can press and hold the key to set a
temporary DTMF during off hook. “d” will be displayed on the screen. All the
digits dialed after “d” will be dialed as DTMF tones until you hang up.
Register
Each handset can register to one base at a time only. The current base will
be deregistered when a new base is registered.
Each base can register up to 2 handsets.
1. While in programming mode, scroll to the icon and press
OK .
2. Before you enter the PIN, press and hold
on the base for 4 seconds
until a registration tone is emitted. The base is now in the registration
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mode. (If the base is full and cannot take on any more handset, it will
emit a reject tone instead. See the section of Deregister to delete a
currently registered handset.)
3. Enter the PIN of the base and press
OK .
You will hear a confirmation tone if the registration is successful. The
handset label and the handset number will be displayed.
If the registration is not successful, you will see NOT REG on the handset.
Follow the procedure and try again.
Deregister
A handset can deregister another handset registered to the same base. It
cannot deregister itself.
1. Press
PROG
during standby follow by the 9 key.
2. Enter the handset number (i.e. HS#2) to delete. The LCD will display 9-2.
3. Press
OK and you will be asked to enter PIN code.
4. Enter the PIN and press
OK to confirm.
PIN code
A PIN is required for registration and deregistration. The ex-factory PIN is
0000 but you can change this code.
1. Press
PROG
during standby follow by the 8 key.
2. Enter the current PIN and press
OK .
3. Enter the new PIN. It can contain from 0 up to 8 digits. Press
OK .
4. Repeat the new PIN and press
OK to confirm the new code. You will
hear a confirmation tone if it is successful, or a reject tone if the same
PIN is not entered.
Reset
If you reset the phone, all the settings will return to the factory default
settings.
1. Press
PROG
during standby. Then press and hold until RESET is
displayed.
2. Press
OK to confirm the action.
You cannot reset the phone if the handset has lost link with the base.
UNAVAIL will be displayed. Re-establish the link and try again.
OTHER FEATURES
Key lock
Press and hold during standby to lock the keypad. appears whenever
keypad is locked.
When the keypad is locked, you can still answer an incoming call by pressing
. During the call, the keypad functions as normal. When the call is
ended, the keypad will be locked again.
To unlock the keypad, press any key and then press
OK when you see
PRESS OK.
Shortcut to turn handset ringer on/off
You can use this shortcut to turn on/off the handset ringer when the phone is
in standby. Simply press and hold . appears whenever the handset
ringer is turned off.
Message waiting indication
If you have subscribed to the voicemail service from your telephone company,
turns on when you have a new message in your mailbox. After you’ve
listened to all the new messages, will turn off. You can also turn it off by
pressing
EXIT for 2 seconds during standby.
Paging the handsets
You can page or locate the handsets by pressing
on the base. All
handsets registered to the base will produce the paging tone for 30 seconds
and the screen displays blinking “0000”.
You could stop the paging by pressing any key on each handset or pressing
on the base again.
Out of range warning
When you are talking on the phone and you take the handset too far away
from the base, you’ll hear an alert tone through the speaker. You should
bring the handset back in range with the base. Failing to do so will result in
the call being disconnected.
When the handset is too far away from the base during standby, you will see
flashing.
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MULTI-HANDSET OPERATION
You are offered with these additional features if you have up to 2 handsets
registered to the base.
Answering an internal call
When you receive an intercom call, your handset will ring with blinking.
You can see the calling handset number on the screen.
If you press when the phone is ringing, the handset ringer will be turned
off for this incoming internal call.
Press to answer.
Making an internal call
When the phone is in standby,
1. Press
INT . turns on and you’ll hear an internal dialing tone.
2. Press the number of the handset that you want to call.
(Or you can press the handset number first, followed by
INT .)
You will hear a busy tone if the other handset is not available.
To end an internal call, press or return the handset to the base cradle.
You will be alerted with short beeps if you receive an external call during your
intercom. Caller information will be displayed if it is available. You need to
end the intercom first before you can answer the external call.
During an external call
Inquiry call
1. Press
INT
to put the external line on hold.
2. Press the handset number that you want to call.
3. After the other handset has answered, you can press
INT
repeatedly to
switch between the external line and the intercom.
If the other handset does not answer, press
INT
again to cancel the attempt
and return to the external line.
Call transfer
While you are in an inquiry call with the other handset, press or return
the handset to the base cradle. The call has now been transferred.
Conference call
While you are in an inquiry call with the other handset, press and hold
CONF
to set up a conference call between the external line and the 2 handsets.
During the conference call, pressing
CONF
will put the external line on hold
and you can talk to the other handset in private. Press and hold
CONF to
establish the conference call again.
Any handset hangs up during a conference call will leave the other handset
still connecting with the external call.
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DEFAULT SETTING
Default settings are as follow:
Handset ringer melody: 1
Handset ringer volume: Level 3
Base ringer melody: 1
Base ringer volume: Level 3
Backlit: On
Recall duration: Duration 1
Dial mode: Tone
Language: Language 1
Receiver volume: Medium
Key tone: On
Keylock: Off
Message waiting indication: Off
* Settings not listed here are not affected by resetting.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Are you having trouble with your phone? Here are some of the most
common problems and solutions.
Problems Solutions
The phone does not work
at all
•Make sure that adapter and phone cord are
connected properly.
•Check that the batteries are fully charged
and installed properly.
•This phone does not work during power
failure.
The phone does not ring
•Make sure the adapter and the phone cord
are connected properly.
•Move the handset closer to the base unit.
•Make sure the handset (or base) ringer is
turned on.
There is no dial tone
•Check that the phone cord is connected
properly.
•Check the handset is fully charged.
•Move the handset closer to the base unit.
CID does not work
properly
•Check with your local phone company that
the CID service is subscribed to.
•Let the phone ring at least once before
answering.
The CIDCW call cannot
be answered
•Check with your local phone company and
select the correct recall duration
Base charge light does
not work
•Make sure the handset is making contact in
the cradle.
The empty battery icon
appears soon after the
batteries are charged
•Replace the batteries with new ones.
CONFORMANCE TO REGULATION
This product complies with the essential requirements for Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment.
For enquiries, contact local distributors of AMYTEL phones or visit the
website: www.amytel.net.
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