ASCOM d81 Messenger User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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ASCOM d81 DECT HANDSET
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INCLUDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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English Display Icons
Signal strength
Battery status
Voice mail
Microphone off
Loudspeaker on
Loudspeaker off
Sound off
Headset connected
Bluetooth headset connected
Bluetooth barcode reader connected
Bluetooth enabled
New message
New message, important
2009-01-01
System A
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Earpiece speaker
Header bar
Colour display
Shows the soft
key functions
Four-way
navigation key
On-hook and On/
Off key
Alphanumeric keys
Sound off key
Space key
Multi-purpose connector*
*) Used for battery charging, configuration and connection of headset connector.
Microphone
Key lock and Upper/
Lower Case key
Tactile key
Voice mail key
Off-hook key
Soft keys
Mute button
Volume down button
Volume up button Status bar
Pull-cord connector
Alarm button
LED

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Read message
New coloured message
Read coloured message
Missed call
Incoming call
Outgoing call
System connection
Key lock
Phone lock
Handset with the product license d81 Messenger.
Handset with the product license d81 Protector.
English Display Icons

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The d81 DECT handset is a feature-rich handset with colour
display, telephony, messaging, and Bluetooth. It is a highly
robust handset to be used in rough demanding environment,
for example the industry.
There are two versions of the handset:
• d81 Messenger, with messaging functions
• d81 Protector, with additional alarm functions for personal
security
Read the “Safety instructions” on page 14 before use.
Note: Additional functions are described in the User Manual,
Ascom d81 DECT Handset, 92644GB.
Product presentation
Functions d81
Messenger
d81
Protector
Local phonebook x x
Company phonebook1
1.This function/feature requires PDM/IMS2.
x x
Central phonebook2
2.This is a system dependent function.
x x
Loudspeaking function x x
Headset connector x x
Vibrator x x
Microphone on/off during a call x x
SMS (Short Message Services)2x x
Voice mail2x x
Push button alarm2- x
Man-down and No-movement alarm -x3
3.Applicable for d81 Protector with the variant No-movement/Man-down.
Pull cord alarm3, 4
4.This is a license dependent function.
- x
Bluetooth x x

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Switch the hansdet on/off
Press and hold until the question “Switch on?” or ”Switch
off?” is displayed. Press “Yes“.
Make a call
Dialling can be made in the following ways:
• In idle mode, enter number and press , or the “Call“ soft
key.
• Press , select number from the Call list, and press or the
“Call“ soft key.
• Press a pre-programmed Hot key1or Soft key.
• Dial a number from the local phonebook. Press the “Menu“
soft key, select , select “Call contact”, select the name
from the list, and press “Call” soft key, or .
• Dial a number from the Central phonebook. Press the
“Menu“ soft key, select , select Central phonebook >
search by name, number, or last result. Press “Search” and
then press the “Call” soft key, or .
Answer/End a call
When the ring signal sounds; press to answer.
To end the call, press .
Reject a call
When the ring signal sounds, press . Call information will be
stored in the Call list.
Turn loudspeaking function on/off
During a call, press the soft key to turn the loudspeaking
function on, or press the soft key to turn it off.
Turn audio signals on/off
In idle mode, a long press on or changes between
audio signals on/off. The “Sound off” icon indicates a
silenced telephone.
Basic functions
1.The alphanumeric keys can be programmed with a telephone number

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A short press on or before answering a call, silences
the ring signal.
Turn the microphone on/off during a call
Press “More”, select “Microphone on/off“, press “Select“. It is
also possible to turn the microphone on/off by a long press on
or .
Lock/Unlock the keypad manually
Press to lock/unlock and then soft key "Lock” or
Yes”. The icon indicates a locked keypad.
Change the volume during a Call
Press to increase the volume, and to decrease the
volume. Or, use and on the Navigation key to adjust the
volume.
Charge the battery
Charging is done in a desktop charger or in a charging rack.
An orange LED on the handset indicates charging and when
the battery is fully charged, the LED is green and the icon is
displayed.
While in a desktop charger, the handset is fully operational.
The handset does not vibrate in charger.
The battery can also be charged in a separate battery pack
charger.
Note: Charging below 5°C will harm the battery and shorten
the lifetime. It is NOT permitted to charge any battery in EX
classified areas.
Remove the battery
It is recommended to switch off the handset before removing
the battery.

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For descriptions of all functions; see
User Manual, Ascom d81
DECT Handset, TD 92644GB.
Navigate the menu
Use to move around in the menu structure.
The menus are; “Connections”, “Calls”, Short cuts”,
“Services”, “Messaging”, “Settings”, “Profiles”, and
“Contacts”.
The three Soft keys below the display are used for choices in the
menu. The function of each Soft key is explained by text in the
soft key field in the display.
Contacts
Use the local phonebook
To find and call a contact: Press the soft key “Menu“, select ,
and select “Call contact”. Enter the first letter in the name or
the whole name (will be displayed in Search field while entering
text), or step in the contact list. Select the name and press the
soft key “Call” or .
Menu operation
Messaging
Calls
Short cuts
Settings
Contacts
Profiles
Services
Connections

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To edit the contact: Select “Edit contact”, select the name and
press “Edit”. Make your changes, press “OK”, and then press
“Save”.
To add a contact: Select “Add contact”, select “New” or
“From call list”. Press “Add”, enter the name and press “OK”.
Select “Number”, enter the number, press “OK” and press
“Save”.
To delete a contact: Select ”Delete contact”, select the name,
press “Delete”, and then press “Yes”.
Use the central phonebook
Press the soft key “Menu“, select , and select “Central
phonebook”. Select “Search by name”, “Search by number”,
or “Last result”. Enter the first letter(s) in the first name, and/or
the first letter(s) in the family name. Press “Search”. The
Central phonebook will be searched and a list of matching
names will be displayed. You can step to the next entry in
alphabetic order by pressing on the Navigation key. Press
“More” to add contact; or press the soft key“Call” or to
make the call.
Use the company phonebook
The company phonebook has to be imported via the PDM
before it will be visible in the handset. See User Manual, Ascom
d81 DECT Handset, TD 92644GB.
To find and call a name: Press the soft key “Menu“, select ,
select “Call contact”. A contact from the company phonebook
is marked with the icon. Select name/number and press the
soft key “Call” or . Only work number is available for the
contact and it is not editable.
Soft keys and hot keys
The middle and right Soft keys below the display can be
defined for specific functions such as dialling a specific
number.
A long press on a Hot key can have the same function as a Soft
key. The keys “0, “2” - “9” can be programmed as a Hot key.
For more information about Soft keys and Hot keys, see User
Manual, Ascom d81 DECT Handset, TD 92644GB.

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Messaging
Receive a text message
When a text message is received, the LED starts flashing and the
message alert signal sounds. The icon and the content of
the received message is automatically displayed. The icon will
remain in the display until all new messages are opened. If the
message is received during a call, a beep notifies the user.
It is possible to reply, forward the message, call the sender, and
call number1included in a text. It is also possible to read the
message later by pressing "Close". A received message is stored
in the Inbox. The thirty last received messages are stored in the i
box. Time and date information is included in the message.
Read a stored message
Press the “Menu” soft key, select , select “Inbox“. Use
and on the Navigation key to navigate in the list. Select
message and press the soft key “View” to read the message.
Send message
Press the “Menu” soft key, select and select “Write new
message”. Enter text, press the soft key “Send”, and then enter
a number, or press the soft key for phonebook look-up.
Press “Send”.
Delete a stored message
Press the “Menu” soft key, select , and “Inbox“. Use
and on the Navigation key to navigate in the list. Select
message and press View > More > Delete. Press the “Yes” soft
key to delete the message”.
Check voice mail
A new voice mail is indicated by a dialog window and the icon
in the status bar. Only one voice mail at the time will be
displayed in the message list.
Press the “Menu” soft key, select , and “Inbox“. Select
message (indicated by in front of the message), and press
the soft key “View”. Press “Call” or .
1.The number must consists of minimum 3 digits.

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Alternative:
A long press on will call your voice mail. If the extension
number is not available, the text “Voice mail number not
defined” is displayed. See User Manual, Ascom d81 DECT
Handset, TD 92644GB.
Settings
Turn the automatic keypad lock on/off
Press the “Menu“ soft key , select , and step to “Locks”.
Select “Automatic key lock”, select “On/Off”, and press
“Back”. A locked keypad is indicated by the icon .
To unlock, press , and then the "Yes” soft key.
Turn the vibrator on/off
Press the “Menu” soft key, select , and step to “Sound &
Alerts”. Select “Vibrator alert“ and then select “On”, “On if
silent” (that is, the vibrator is on when the handset is muted),
or “Off”. Press “Back“.
Adjust the ringer volume
Press the “Menu” soft key, select , and step to “Sound &
Alerts”. Select “Volume” and step with to increase the
volume and with to decrease it. Press “OK“ to save the
setting.
Set different ring signals for internal, external and
callback call
Press the “Menu” soft key, select , and step to “Sound &
Alerts”. Select “Ring signals”>"Internal call", "External call",
or "Callback". Select sound. By pressing "Play" it is possible to
listen to the different sounds. Press “Back”.

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Alarm settings
The alarm functionality is applicable for d81 Protector only.
Press the “Menu” soft key. Select , select “Alarm”, and
select “Activate alarm”. Select “Pull-cord“1,2, “Man-down”2
and/or “No-movement“2, and then press the “Select“ soft key
to change the setting. The check box will be marked. To remove
the setting, select an alarm and then press “Select“. The check
box will be unmarked.
For more information about the alarms and additional settings,
see User Manual, Ascom d81 DECT Handset, TD 92644GB and
Configuration Manual, Ascom d81 DECT Handset,
TD 92674GB.
1.This is a license dependent function.
2.Applicable for d81 Protector with the variant No-movement/Man-down only.

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The alarm functionality is applicable for d81 Protector only.
The handset is provided with alarm for personal security.
Addtional alarms can be enabled in the “Settings” menu
. For more information about the alarms and additional
settings, see User Manual, Ascom d81 DECT Handset, TD
92644GB and Configuration Manual, Ascom d81 DECT
Handset, TD92674GB.
Personal alarm
Press twice or more, the text "Personal Alarm"
(default) is displayed. Depending on set parameters;
• a beep is heard
• the orange LED flashes twice
• the vibrator stirs
• the handset receives a notification that the alarm has been
received by the system. This is a system dependent feature.
Test alarm
Press and hold until the text "Test Alarm" (default) is
displayed. Depending on set parameters;
• a beep is heard
• the orange LED flashes twice
• the vibrator stirs
• the handset receives a notification that the alarm has been
received by the system. This is a system dependent feature.
Alarm operation

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The following accessories for the d81 are available:
• Front plates (5 colours)
• Security cord
• Pull cord
• Standard clip, hinge-type
• Belt clip, swivel-type
• Cover for no clip
•Spareclip
• Desktop chargers
• Charging rack
• Headset with microphone on boom1
• Peltor hearing protection headset
• Headset adapter for Headset with microphone on boom
• Headset adapter for Standard Peltor headset
• Leather casing incl. belt clip
Accessories
1.Requires the headset adapter for Headset with microphone on boom, which is ordered
seperately.

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Safety instructions
For safe and efficient operation of the handset, observe the
guidelines given in this Quick Reference Guide and all
necessary safety precautions when using the handset. Follow
the operating instructions and adhere to all warnings and
safety precautions located on the product, and the User
Manual.
This product shall only be used with the following batteries:
Art.No.:660273 Battery
Desktop chargers shall only be connected with power
adapters supplied by the manufacturer.
Available power adapters (Suppliers Designation) are:
• Art.No.DC3: 130160A Power supply unit AC/5V DC/0.65A
- Europe
• Art.No.DC3: 130166A Power supply unit AC/5V DC/1A -
USA, Canada, AUS, and UK
• Art.No.DC4: 130161A Power supply unit AC/5V DC/2A -
Europa, USA, Canada, AUS, and UK
Battery
• Do not immerse the battery into water. This could
shortcircuit and damage the battery.
• Do not expose a battery to an open flame. This could cause
the battery to explode.
• Do not allow the metal contacts on the battery to touch
another metal object. This could short-circuit and damage
the battery.
• Do not leave a battery where it could be subjected to
extremely high temperatures, such as inside a car on a hot
day.
• Use the Desktop Charger or the wall mounted Charging
Rack for charging. Charge the battery for at least one hour
the first time you use the battery. Note that a separate wall
mounted battery pack charger has to be used if the battery
alone is to be charged.

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• For better performance and longer life cycle it is
recommended to charge the battery between +5 ºC (+41
ºF) to +40 ºC (+104 ºF). Charging beyond these conditions
may impair the battery performance and shorten the life
cycle.
• Do not attempt to take a battery apart.
• It is recommeded to power the handset off before
removing the battery.
Battery disposal
Defective batteries must be returned to a collection point for
chemical waste disposal.

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Regulatory compliance statements
Regulatory compliance statements (EU/EFTA only)
This equipment is intended to be used in the whole EU &
EFTA.
This equipment is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE Direc-
tive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformity may be
consulted at:https://www.ascom-ws.com/doc/
The handset is marked with the label
Exposure to radio frequency signals
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device
complies with FCC SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg. The maximum SAR
value measured when used at the ear is 0.0.13 W/kg. The
handset has also been tested when worn on the body using
belt clip, maximum measured SAR value in this configuration
is 0.016 W/kg. This device must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Use of non-Ascom approved accessories may violate the FCC
RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
Modifications
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Bluetooth Qualified Design ID
Bluetooth QD ID: B016451
Environmental requirements
DECT Handset:
• Only use the handset in temperatures between -10 ºC to
+55 ºC (32 ºF to +131 ºF).
• Avoid exposing the handset for direct sunlight or close to
other heat sources.
• Do not expose the handset to open flame.
• Keep the handset away from excessive heat and moisture.

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• Avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent
condensation in the handset. It is recommended to put
the handset into an air tight plastic bag until the
temperature is adjusted, for example, when entering or
leaving a cold/ heated building on a warm/cold day.
• Protect your handset from aggressive liquids and
vapours.
• If the handset has been exposed for water or condense,
remove the battery immediately and let it dry completely
before re-inserting the battery.
• Keep the handset away from strong electromagnetic
fields.
• Do not place a cold handset in a charger

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