ATL Berkshire 800 User manual

Berkshire 800
Thank you for choosing a Berkshire 800 telephone. You have selected a carefully
designed telephone that incorporates the very latest technology, offering a stylish
instrument, and providing many years of excellent service.
This booklet will ensure you obtain the best use of your telephone.
USER GUIDE

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CONTENTS
1. Preparing to use the Berkshire 800 ................................. 3
2. Setting up the Telephone ............................................... 3
3. Making a Call ................................................................. 4
4. Receiving a Call .............................................................. 6
5. Call Waiting CLI ............................................................. 6
6. Alternating between Handset, Headset & Handsfree ...... 7
7. Mute, Redial & Transfer .................................................. 8
8. One Touch Memory ....................................................... 8
9. Directory ...................................................................... 10
10. Calls List ....................................................................... 12
11. Volume and Pitch Controls ........................................... 14
12. Advanced Features ....................................................... 15
13. Line Access Settings ..................................................... 18
14. Set Factory Default ....................................................... 19
Compliance .................................................................. 19
Disclaimer .................................................................... 19
Power Rating Information – AC Plug Top Adapter ........ 20
Safety Statement .......................................................... 20
Guarantee .................................................................... 20
Manufacturers Declaration* ......................................... 20

1. Preparing to use the
Berkshire 800
1.1 INITIAL CHECK
Our telephones are checked, tested and leave us
in perfect condition. If yours is damaged, please
return it to your supplier with proof of purchase,
for a replacement.
1.2 TELEPHONE NUMBER LABELS
The telephone incorporates a label underneath
the handset for recording frequently used
telephone numbers and on the faceplate for
recording the numbers stored in the 10 non
volatile memory locations, one of the many
features of this telephone available to you. To
remove the plastic covers, operate the release
clips and hinge the plastic covers upward.
1.3 CONNECTION
The Berkshire 800 telephone can be connected
either to a Direct Exchange Line, or as an
extension to a compatible Company exchange
(PABX).
1.4 HANDSET CORD
This cord will require connection between the
telephone and the handset. Take ANY end of
the handset cord and locate the port marked
“HANDSET” on the left hand side of the
Berkshire 800 and simply push to locate.
Connect the other end to the base of the
handset to complete.
1.5 LINECORD
The Berkshire 800 is supplied with 2 line cords,
for customer selection. Select your required
linecord, (The standard BS6312 BT socket, or the
RJ45, category 5 installation socket), The rear of
the telephone has a port marked “LINE”. Plug
your selected linecord into this port first and
then the other end to your telephone line
termination point. An RJ11 linecord is available
as an option, ask your supplier for details. For
certain non-UK customers, the RJ11 linecord
may be included as standard.
1.6 DESK BRACKET
The Berkshire 800 comes with a desk bracket to
angle the telephone, should you require it. The
bracket snap fits to the underside of the
Berkshire 800.
1.7 MODEM POINT
The Berkshire 800 comes with 2 modem ports,
(The BT BS6312 port and the RJ11 port). The
ports are typically used to connect PC’s /
Laptops with integral modems or as points of
connection for additional telephones.
1.8 PROGRAMMING PORT
The Berkshire 800 has an unidentified port, at
the rear of the telephone. Programming of this
port is limited to technicians trained in its use.
1.9 HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY
For hearing aid users, an inductive coupler has
been installed in the handset of the Berkshire
800, to improve audible efficiency.
1.10 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
The Berkshire 800 features a Liquid Crystal
Display.
1.11 PLUGTOP PSU
A Plugtop PSU is provided to power the
Berkshire 800.
WARNING:
Without the Plugtop PSU connected, the
telephone will NOT ring, but it will be possible
to make calls using the handset.
1.12 WALL MOUNTING KIT
A wall mounting kit for the Berkshire 800 is
available as an option. Please contact your
supplier for further details.
2. Setting up the
Telephone
2.1 INITIAL START UP
Turn on the plug top power supply. The LCD will
display the following:
HR : MIN DAY / MONTH
NO CALL
FLASHING
00 : 00 FLASHING
01 / 01
"CALLS" LOG
IS EMPTY
(SEE SECTION 5.0)
Lift the handset. Dial tone will be heard and the
LCD will display the following:
HR : MIN DAY / MONTH
HANDSET MODE TELEPHONE IN
HANDSET MODE
FLASHING
01 / 01
FLASHING
00 : 00
Replace the handset.
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2.2 SETTING TIME AND DATE
If CLI is provided on the line that the Berkshire
800 is connected to, the time and date may be
set by calling the telephone from an alternative
line, or waiting for a call to be received.
ALTERNATIVELY:
With the Berkshire 800 “On-Hook”, press the
“MENU/ENTER” key. The LCD will display the
following:
SET MEMORY
Press the UP () or DOWN () key until “SET
TIME / DATE” is displayed on the LCD.
Press the “MENU/ENTER” key. The LCD will
display the following:
HR : MIN DAY / MONTH
SET TIME/DATE
THE HOURS
"00" WILL
FLASH
The “HOURS” digits will be shown flashing.
Use either the UP () or DOWN () key to
increment (decrement) the “Hour” digits (24
hour clock), or else use the keypad to directly
enter the current hour.
Once the “hour” has been set, press the ()
key. The “Minutes” digits will then flash.
Set the “Minutes” in the same manner,
followed by the “Day” (01-31) and “Month”
(01-12).
Press the “MENU/ENTER” key to confirm the
Time and Date, or at ANY TIME press the
“CANCEL” key or wait till the telephone “TIMES
OUT” (Approx 10 Seconds – See Section 12.5)
to retain the previous settings.
The LCD will display the following: (Time and
Date set, (For this example): 3.30pm, 15th
August)
NO CALL
15 : 30 15 / 08
2.3 DISPLAY CONTRAST
Whether mounting the Berkshire 800 on a wall
or simply sitting the telephone on a desk, it may
be necessary to adjust the contrast on the LCD.
With the telephone “On-hook”
Press the “MENU/ENTER” key. The LCD will
display the following:
SET MEMORY
Press the UP () or DOWN () key until
“DISPLAY CONTRAST” is shown on the LCD
display.
Press the “MENU/ENTER” key. The current
setting of the display contrast will flash on the
LCD display. (The Factory Default is “4”).
DISPLAY CONTRAST
4SHOWN
FLASHING
Press the UP () or DOWN () key until the
required setting (1–8) is obtained.
Press the “MENU/ENTER” key to confirm the
setting.
If the MENU/ENTER key is pressed the screen
returns to its “On-hook” state.
3. Making a Call
3.1 USING THE KEYPAD
The required number may be pre-constructed,
using the keypad and then dialled by lifting the
handset or pressing the “HEADSET/DIAL” key,
to make the call using the headset (if one is
connected) or handsfree modes.
To use the telephone in headset mode, ensure
that a compatible headset is connected to the
“HEADSET” socket, situated on the left hand
side of the Berkshire 800 telephone.
The required number may also be dialled after
lifting the handset or pressing the
“HEADSET/DIAL” key.
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Once the call has been established, the display
will appear as shown in the following example:
HR : MIN DAY / MONTH
02920500700
00 - 02 - 36 CALL DURATION TIME
NUMBER DIALED
Making external calls from a Company exchange
(PABX) may require the number to be pre-fixed
by an access digit, normally a “9”.
After a pre-defined period called the “CALL
TIMER START” (See Section 12.6), the “CALL
DURATION TIME” is displayed (HR – MIN – SEC)
and then increments’ until the call is terminated.
To terminate the call, replace the handset or
press the “HEADSET/DIAL” key if the telephone
is in headset or handsfree mode.
3.2 USING THE ONE TOUCH MEMORY
To set up the ONE TOUCH MEMORY, (See
Section 8.1).
Press the required “MEMORY LOCATION” key
(M1 – M10).
VOLUME
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7
M8
M9
M10
DIRECTORY CALLS FOLLOW ON
MENU / ENTER
CANCEL
If the memory location contains previously
stored information, the LCD displays the stored
information as shown in the following example:
HR : MIN DAY / MONTH 02
CLOCK
123
MEMORY 02
MEMORY 02
INFORMATION
The number will self-dial in headset or handsfree
mode and the LCD will display the number
called and the call duration time.
HR : MIN DAY / MONTH
123
00 - 01 - 10 CALL DURATION
TIME
NUMBER DIALED
To continue the call in handset mode simply lift
the handset.
The one touch memory may also be dialled after
lifting the handset or selecting the headset or
handsfree mode.
3.3 USING THE DIRECTORY
The directory is where a personal telephone,
(Number / Name) directory is stored. For setting
up this directory, (See Section 9.0).
Press the “DIRECTORY” key. The LCD will
display the 1st entry in the directory (i.e.
Directory Location 01). In this example the
number “02920500700” and Name “ATL
TELECOM” has previously been stored in
Directory Location 01.
01
ATL TELECOM
02920500700
NUMBER & NAME
PREVIOUSLY
STORED IN
DIRECTORY
LOCATION 01
DIRECTORY
LOCATION 01
HR : MIN DAY / MONTH
Either scroll through the directory using the UP
() or DOWN () key for the required number,
or use the keypad to search the directory for a
stored name, e.g. pressing key “5” once will
bring up the first name stored, beginning with
the letter “J”.
04
JOHN SMITH
02920500701
DIRECTORY 04
INFORMATION
4th ENTRY
HR : MIN DAY / MONTH
Pick up the handset or press the
“HEADSET/DIAL” key. The number will self dial
in the selected mode of operation.
Replace the handset or press the
“HEADSET/DIAL key” to terminate the call.
3.4 USING THE CALLS MEMORY
The CALLS memory, logs the calling numbers.
(See Section 10.0 “Calls List”). This feature is
useful to return calls without having to dial the
number. NOTE: If the “CALLS” log is empty i.e.
the LCD displays “NO CALL” this feature will
not be available.
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