ATON C29 User manual

Aton C29
User Guide
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Table of Contents
1 Important Safety Instructions ... 3
2 First steps ................................... 4
2.1 Check the package contents.............. 4
2.2 Setting up the telephone unit ............. 5
2.3 Connecting the telephone unit ........... 5
2.4 Useful tips for using this manual ........ 5
3 About the phone......................... 6
3.1 Key features of the phone.................. 6
3.2 The phone at a glance ....................... 7
3.3 Screen display at a glance................. 8
3.4 Default Settings.................................. 8
4 Calls............................................. 9
4.1 Answer a call...................................... 9
4.2 Make a call......................................... 9
4.3 End a call ......................................... 11
4.4 Recall ............................................... 11
4.5 Redial List ........................................ 11
4.6 Caller List ......................................... 12
4.7 Call the COMBOX............................ 13
5 Phonebook ............................... 14
5.1 Review Phonebook Entry................. 14
5.2 Add a new Phonebook Entry ........... 15
5.3 Delete all Phonebook Entries........... 15
6 Direct Memory.......................... 16
6.1 Add a new Direct Memory entry....... 16
6.2 Dial a Direct Memory ....................... 16
6.3 Edit a Direct Memory ....................... 17
6.4 Delete a Direct Memory ................... 17
7 Volume Settings....................... 17
7.1 Volume control................................. 17
7.2 Mute and Unmute the phone ........... 18
8 Writing and editing text........... 18
9 Sending and Receiving SMS ... 20
9.1 Write an SMS (and send/
store it) ............................................. 20
9.2 Inbox ................................................ 21
9.3 Outbox ............................................. 23
9.4 Draft ................................................. 25
9.5 SMS Settings ................................... 26
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Table of Contents
10 Menu Overview ......................... 28
11 Audio Settings..........................32
11.1 Ring Sounds .....................................32
11.2 Ring Level ........................................32
11.3 Key Tone ..........................................32
12 Phone Settings ......................... 33
12.1 Date/Time.........................................33
12.2 Contrast............................................33
12.3 Language .........................................33
12.4 Recall Time ......................................33
12.5 Reset to Default Phone Settings
and Erase Memory ...........................33
12.6 Reset to Default Phone Settings ......34
13 COMBOX Settings.................... 34
13.1 COMBOX .........................................35
14 Warranty and Support ............. 35
15 Swisscom Hotline .................... 36
16 Troubleshooting....................... 37
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Important Safety Instructions
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1 Important Safety
Instructions
Emergency Calls
Your Aton C29 has been designed to allow
emergency calls to be made in the event of a mains
failure.
To make a call:
1. Pick up the handset
2. Dial the required number
3. Have your conversation
4. Hang up
Note
Although this backup function is available for
outgoing calls, the ability to receive incoming calls
during a mains power failure cannot be guaranteed.
Safety Precautions
Warning
Read the safety precautions and the user guide
before use.
Explain their contents and the potential hazards
associated with using the telephone to your children.
!Do not expose the telephone to humidity or any
types of liquid. To avoid the risk of electrocution,
do not open the telephone.
!This telephone should not be used in areas
where there is a risk of explosion or gas leaks.
There is a slight possibility that this telephone
may be damaged by electrical storms. We
therefore recommend unplugging the telephone
from the line during thunderstorms.
!Your telephone may interfere with other
electrical equipment such as televisions, radios,
radio alarms or computers if placed too close to
them. We recommend keeping it at least a meter
away from such equipment.
!To clean the product, use a damp (not wet) cloth
or antistatic wipe. Never use a dry cloth as this
may cause a static shock.
!Never spray cleaning fluid directly onto the
telephone.
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First steps
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Environmental impact
At the end of its working life this device must not
under any circumstances be disposed of as normal
waste. It must be taken to a point of sale or central
collection point for electronic and electrical devices
in accordance with the Swiss Ordinance on the
Return, Taking Back and Disposal of Electrical and
Electronic Appliances (ORDEA).
The individual materials are recyclable as
indicated. By reutilising, recycling or re-using them
in any other form, you are making a major
contribution towards environmental protection.
Note
Not all of the functions described in this user guide
are available in all countries. CLIP (Calling Line
Identification Presentation), SMS (Short Message
Services), etc. are dependent on the network
provider.
2 First steps
Before starting to use the phone, read through this
section to help you set up the phone correctly.
2.1 Check the package contents
!1 telephone base unit
!1 handset with handset cord
!1 adaptor with power cord
!1 telephone line cord with Swiss connector
!1 User Guide
!2 etiquettes for one touch keys
!1 plastic cover for one touch keys
Note
Carefully remove all of the contents from the
package. If there is any visible damage, or any of the
contents are missing, do not attempt to operate this
equipment.
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2.2 Setting up the telephone unit
!Set up the telephone on a flat, non-slip surface.
!The phone’s feet do not usually leave any marks
on surfaces. However, due to the multitude of
different varnishes and polishes used on today’s
furnishings, the occurrence of marks on the
surfaces cannot be completely ruled out.
2.3 Connecting the telephone unit
1. Plug one end of the handset cord into the
handset socket and the other end into the
socket on the underside of the base unit marked
with
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the
socket on the underside of the base unit marked
with and the other end into the telephone
wall socket.
3. Plug the AC adaptor into the socket on the
underside of the base unit marked with
and the other end into the wall outlet.
4. Switch on the power to power up the phone.
2.4 Useful tips for using this
manual
2.4.1 Step-by-step instructions
In this manual, step-by-step instructions for
accessing the phone functions are condensed into
the following format:
Press P)
Phone Setting ) Date/Time
The arrow ) means:
Use the !and "keys to scroll to a menu or
option and then press e.
Therefore, the above example expanded in detail is
as follows:
1. Press P.
2. Press !or "until the display screen shows
the
Phone Setting menu.
3. Press eto select the menu.
4. Press !or "until display screen shows the
Date/Time option.
5. Press eto select the option.
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About the phone
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Note
The timeout is 20 seconds while in the menu setting
mode. After timeout, the phone will return to idle
mode without saving any data.
To exit from menu setting mode, press Y.
2.4.2 Entering or editing numbers
When you are prompted to enter or edit numbers:
1. Press !or "to choose the slot where you
want to input a digit.
2. Press the number keys to enter a digit or press
Xto remove the preceding digit.
2.4.3 Entering or editing names
When you are prompted to enter or edit a name:
1. Press !or "to choose the slot where you
want to enter a letter.
2. Press the number keys corresponding to the
letters you want to enter or press Xto remove
the preceding letter.
3 About the phone
3.1 Key features of the phone
!Display: 3 lines, 15 characters
!4 Menu languages: English, German, French
and Italian
!Memories: 5 memory keys and a phonebook
with up to 50 entries
!Call duration display (appears automatically for a
few seconds during each call)
!Caller list (incoming, missed) with 30 entries
!Caller ID, including the caller’s name if this has
been stored in the memory
!Redial list with 5 entries
!5 ringer melodies
!Ring tone volume: 5 levels or Off
!Mute function
!Dialling pause
!SMS: Up to 160 characters, up to 25 messages
in Inbox/Outbox and 7 messages in Draft
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3.2 The phone at a glance
Keys
1Redial / P key (see “4.5 Redial List” and
“4.2.1 Manual dialling”)
2Hotline key (see “15 Swisscom Hotline”)
3Recall / Flash key (see “4.4 Recall”)
4OK key
5Menu / Up and Down key
6Escape / Cancel key
7Clear / Delete key
8SMS key (see “9 Sending and Receiving
SMS”)
9Caller list key (see “4.6 Caller List”)
10 Phonebook key (see “5 Phonebook”)
11 Loudspeaker key (handsfree)
12 Volume down key
13 Volume up key
14 Mute key
15 COMBOX key (see “4.7 Call the
COMBOX”)
16 Direct Memory Keys (see “6 Direct
Memory”)
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3.3 Screen display at a glance
Display symbols
3.4 Default Settings
Ringer Off
Microphone Off
Loudspeaker On
Handset On
Caller List
Number of Calls
PhoneBook
COMBOX Message
Character Counter for SMS
Date/Time 01-01-09 12:00
Recall Time 100ms
Language German
Voice Prompt German
Handset Volume Level: 2
Handsfree Level: 3
Ring Level Level: 3
Ring Sound Sound: 1
Contrast Level: 3
Hotline [phone]
COMBOX 086
SMS Centre:
Receive 062 210 000
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Calls
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4Calls
This section tells you how to answer and make calls.
4.1 Answer a call
When there is an incoming call, pick up the handset
or press J (for handsfree answering).
The call is picked up and you can begin phone
conversation.
Tip
If caller ID is available, the caller’s number will be
displayed on the screen. If the caller’s number
matches the last 6 digits of a number stored in the
Phonebook or Direct Memory, the screen will show
the caller’s name.
4.2 Make a call
There are several ways to make a phone call.
4.2.1 Manual dialling
Pick up the handset or press J(for handsfree
operation) and dial the number you want to call.
SMS Centre:
Send 062 210 000
Key Tone On
SMS Alarm Tone On
SMS Storing After Read
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The number is dialled a few seconds after the last
key press.
Note
To add a pause after any dialled digit, press M
(e.g. for PABX access or to control external
functions).
4.2.2 Manual pre-dialling
Enter the number that you want to call, then pick up
the handset orpress J(for handsfree operation).
The number is dialled a few seconds after the last
key press.
4.2.3 Automatic dial from Direct
Memory
A number that is stored in Direct Memory can be
automatically dialled.
Press a Direct Memory key.
OR
Pick up the handset or press J(for handsfree
operation) and press a Direct Memory key.
The number is automatically dialled out.
4.2.4 Automatic dial from
Phonebook
A number that is stored in the Phonebook can be
automatically dialled. See “5.1 Review Phonebook
Entry” and “5.1.1 Call a Phonebook Entry” for
details.
4.2.5 Automatic dial from SMS
A number can be automatically dialled from SMS
entries. See “9.2.3 Call Inbox SMS” and “9.3.3 Call
Outbox SMS” for details.
4.2.6 Automatic dial from Redial List
A number that is stored in the Redial List can be
automatically dialled. See “4.5.2 Call from Redial
List” for details.
4.2.7 Automatic dial from Caller List
A number that is stored in the Caller List can be
automatically dialled. See “4.6.2 Call a number
from the Caller List” for details.
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4.3 End a call
4.3.1 End a call
Replace the handset on the hook or press J(for
handsfree operation).
The call is ended.
4.4 Recall
This option generates a Flash signal. When you
press d, it sends a signal to the telephone
exchange to access the different modes of
operation. For example, it provides you with a quick
way to obtain a new dial tone after completing a call.
1. During a call, press d.
The current call is ended. The screen shows R .
2. Dial a number or press a Direct Memory button
that has a stored number.
A new call is made.
Tip
If an empty Direct Memory button is pressed, you will
be prompted to store a new number. See “6.1.1
Manually add a Direct Memory” for details.
See “12.4 Recall Time” on how to change the Recall
time.
4.5 Redial List
This option lets you review and quickly dial a
number that you had previously dialled. The redial
memory stores the last 5 dialled numbers with 24
digits for each number. If the number is over 24
digits long, the first 24 digits will be stored to
memory.
4.5.1 Review Redial List
1. Press M.
2. Press !or "to scroll through the list.
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4.5.2 Call from Redial List
1. Press M)Select the entry
2. Pick up the handset or press J(for handsfree
operation).
The number is dialled out.
OR
1. Press M)Select the entry
2. Press e.
The screen shows Dial .
3. Press eagain.
The unit will dial the number immediately.
Or
Turn on the handsfree in On-hook mode,
and dial the number after 3 seconds.
4.5.3 Store a Redial entry to the
Phonebook
1. Press M)Select the entry
2. Press e.
The screen shows Dial .
3. Press !or "to select Store to Book .
4. Press e.
5. You will be prompted to edit the number. When
done, press eto save it.
6. You will be prompted to edit the name. When
done, press eto save it.
The entry is stored in the Phonebook.
4.5.4 Delete a Redial entry
1. Press M )Select the entry
2. Press X.
The display screen shows Delete? .
3. Press eto delete the entry or Yto cancel.
4.6 Caller List
The Caller List records the last 30 entries of the
incoming calls. This option lets you review and
quickly dial a number that called you previously.
4.6.1 Review Caller List
1. Press vwith the handset lifted or on hook.
2. Press !or "to scroll through the list.
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4.6.2 Call a number from the Caller
List
1. Press v)Select the entry
2. Pick up the handset or press J (for handsfree
operation).
The number is dialled out.
OR
1. Press v)Select the entry
2. Press e.
The screen shows Dial .
3. Press eagain.
The unit will dial the number immediately.
Or
Turn on the handsfree in On-hook mode,
and dial the number after 3 seconds.
4.6.3 Store a Caller List entry to the
Phonebook
1. Press v)Select the entry
2. Press e.
The screen shows Dial .
3. Press !or "to select Store to Book .
4. Press e.
5. You will be prompted to edit the number. When
done, press eto save it.
6. You will be prompted to edit the name. When
done, press eto save it.
The entry is stored in the Phonebook.
4.6.4 Delete a Caller List entry
1. Press v)Select the entry
2. Press[X.
The display screen shows Delete? .
3. Press eto delete the entry or Yto cancel.
4.7 Call the COMBOX
Press and hold 1for more than 2 seconds.
Tip
For more information about the COMBOX, see “13
COMBOX Settings”.
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Phonebook
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5 Phonebook
This section tells you how to use the Phonebook.
The phone can store up to 50 phonebook entries.
Each memory can store numbers with up to 24
digits and names with up to 20 characters.
Press uto open the Phonebook options.
5.1 Review Phonebook Entry
This option lets you view the names/numbers
saved in the Phonebook.
1. Press u)
Review
2. Press !or "to scroll through the list.
OR
Enter a letter using the number keys to go
directly to the first entry that begins with that
letter.
5.1.1 Call a Phonebook Entry
1. Press u) Review )Select the entry
2. Pick up the handset or press J(for handsfree
operation).
The number is dialled out.
OR
1. Press u) Review )Select the entry
2. Press e.
The screen shows Dial .
3. Press eagain.
The unit will dial the number immediately.
Or
Turn on the handsfree in On-hook mode,
and dial the number after 3 seconds.
5.1.2 Edit a Phonebook Entry
1. Press u) Review )Select the entry
2. Press e.
3. Edit will be displayed at the lowest line of the
screen. Press e.
4. You will be prompted to edit the number. When
done, press eto save it.
5. You will be prompted to edit the name. When
done, press eto save it.
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5.1.3 Store a Phonebook Entry to
Direct Memory
This option lets you store a Phonebook entry into
Direct Memory (see “6 Direct Memory” for more
details about Direct Memory).
1. Press u)
Review )Select the entry
2. Press e.
3. Press !or "until
Store to Direct appears at
the lowest line of the display screen. Press e.
4. Press !or "to choose a Direct Memory
number. Press e.
5. You will be prompted to edit the number. Edit it
if you wish to, and press eto save it.
6. You will be prompted to edit the name. Edit it if
you wish to, and press eto save it.
The entry is stored in the Direct Memory you
selected.
5.1.4 Delete a Phonebook Entry
1. Press u) Review )Select the entry
2. Press X.
The display screen shows Delete? .
3. Press eto delete the entry or Yto cancel.
5.2 Add a new Phonebook Entry
1. Press u) New
2. You will be prompted to enter the phone
number. When done, press eto save it.
3. You will be prompted to edit the name. When
done, press eto save it.
The entry is stored in the Phonebook.
Tip
New Phonebook entries can be added from Redial
List. See “4.5.3 Store a Redial entry to the
Phonebook” for details.
5.3 Delete all Phonebook Entries
1. Press u) Delete All?
2. Press e.
The display screen shows Sure? .
3. Press eto delete all entries or Yto cancel.
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Direct Memory
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6 Direct Memory
Direct Memory stores number and name entries
that can be quickly accessed and automatically
dialled.
The phone comes with 5 Direct Memory keys. Each
key can store numbers with up to 24 digits and
names with up to 20 characters.
6.1 Add a new Direct Memory
entry
If a Direct Memory key does not have any entry
stored, a new entry can be added. There are 2
ways to add a new entry.
6.1.1 Manually add a Direct Memory
1. Press a Direct Memory key (that has no entry
stored).
The screen shows New? .
2.Presse.
3. You will be prompted to enter the number.
When done, press eto save it.
4. You will be prompted to enter the name. When
done, press eto save it.
6.1.2 Add a Direct Memory from
Phonebook
This option lets you store a Phonebook entry into
Direct Memory. See “5.1.3 Store a Phonebook
Entry to Direct Memory” for details.
6.2 Dial a Direct Memory
This option lets you call a number stored in Direct
Memory with just one key press.
1. Press a Direct Memory key (that has an entry
stored).
The number will be dialled out.
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6.3 Edit a Direct Memory
1. Press a Direct Memory key (that has an entry
stored) for 3 seconds.
The screen shows the Direct Memory number,
phone number and name.
2.Presse.
3. You will be prompted to edit the number. When
done, press eto save it.
4. You will be prompted to edit the name. When
done, press eto save it.
6.4 Delete a Direct Memory
1. Press a Direct Memory key (that has an entry
stored) for 3 seconds.
The screen shows the Direct Memory number,
phone numberand name.
2.PressX.
The screen shows Delete? .
3.Presseto delete the entryorYto cancel.
7 Volume Settings
This section tells you how to control the volume of
the phone.
7.1 Volume control
7.1.1 Handset volume
This feature lets you adjust the volume you hear
from the handset.
1. Lift up the handset and press pto reduce
volume or o to increase volume.
7.1.2 Speakerphone volume
This feature lets you adjust the volume you hear
from the speakerphone.
1. When the speakerphone is in operation, press
p to reduce volume or oto increase
volume.
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7.1.3 Ringer volume
This feature lets you adjust the ringer volume when
there is an incoming call.
In idle mode or when the phone is ringing, press
pto reduce volume or oto increase volume or
to switch off.
7.2 Mute and Unmute the phone
This feature lets you switch off the microphone so that
the other party cannot hear you.
1. During a call, press ..
Mute is activated. The appears on the top left
corner of the screen.
2. To unmute a call, press .again.
disappears.
8 Writing and editing text
The following rules apply when writing text:
!Press !or "to move the cursor to the right or
left.
!Press *to switch between upper case and
lower case.
!Press Xto delete the letter/character to the left
of the cursor.
Writing an SMS or entering names
Press the corresponding key once or several times
to enter letters/characters/symbols.
1“Space” - ? ! 1 , . : ; " ' < = > ( ) { } _ "
2 a b c 2 ä æ å à á â ç
3 d e f 3 è é ê ë
4 g h I 4 ì í ï
5 j k l 5 €
6m n o 6 ñ ö ò ó ô
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