Bang & Olufsen BEOCOM 2 User manual

BeoCom 2
Guide

Before you start …
This Guide contains instructions in how to set
up and use the BeoCom 2 handset with a
BeoLine base.
You can also use the handset with other
bases, such as a BeoCom 6000 base, a
BeoLine PSTN base, or a BeoLine ISDN base.
However, note that some functions work
differently or are unavailable when you use
the handset with one of these bases.
Differences are described in this Guide.

Contents
Daily use, 4
Find out how to make and answer calls, adjust
the handset volume, make calls from the
Phonebook, Caller ID and Redial lists, store a
number in the Phonebook after a call, and silence
the handset ringer.
Advanced operations, 14
Find out how to enter, edit and delete names and
numbers in the Phonebook, store numbers from
the Redial and Caller ID lists, delete the content of
the Caller ID and Redial lists*, call and store
extension numbers, set a primary number and
adjust the volume level of some Bang & Olufsen
audio or video products.
Preference settings, 26
This chapter provides an overview of the Settings
menu. Find out, for example, how to register a
handset to a base, set the time and date, and
select settings for the ringer.
System use with several handsets, 29
Find out how to make a handset personal or
common, call another handset, forward external
calls and make an internal conference call.
Index, 34
*This is only possible if you use the handset with a
BeoLine base.
3

Make and answer calls
The key on the BeoCom 2 is used to start
and end a call. During the call, the phone
displays the duration of the call and the
number or name of the person called. If you
do not wish to answer a call, you can mute
the ringing signal.
To make a call …
> Enter the telephone number using the digit
keys.
> To correct a digit, push the Track point left or
right to move the cursor to the right of the digit
in question and press Cto delete it.
> Press to make the call. The call time is shown,
and if the name is stored in the Phonebook, this
is shown as well.
> Press to end the call. Alternatively, place the
handset in the charger.
To answer a call …
> Press to answer the call.
> Press to end a call. Alternatively, place the
handset in the charger.
To mute a handset’s ringing …
> Press Cto mute the ringing signal for the
incoming call.
If you end a call to or from a number not
previously stored in the Phonebook, the display
prompts you to do so. Refer to Store a number
after a call on page 7 for more information.
To get a dial tone before entering the number,
press .
0-- 9
C
23456689
0-- 9
23456789
23456
23456789
0:12
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You can silence the handset ringer if you do
not want to be disturbed. While the handset
is silenced, the ringer is deactivated, but
incoming calls are still registered in the New
calls menu, as described on page 6 in ‘Get
started’.
To silence the handset ringer …
> Press OK to bring up the main menu.
> Push the Track point down until Silence? is
shown and press OK. Silence selected appears
briefly in the display, and this changes to
Silenced when the handset returns to standby.
To reactivate the handset ringer …
> Press OK to be able to reactivate the ringer.
Silence off? appears in the display.
> Press OK. The ringer is reactivated. Silence off –
selected appears briefly in the display, and the
handset returns to standby.
Silence the handset ringer
OK
Redial list
OK
Silence?
Silence
selected
OK
OK
Silence off?
Silence off
selected
5

Volume and the microphone
During a call, you can adjust the volume level
using the Track point. You can also switch off
the microphone if you do not wish the
person on the phone to overhear a
conversation you are having with a person in
the room.
To turn the handset volume up or down …
> Push the Track point up or down to adjust the
handset volume.
A selected volume setting – with the exception of
the two highest settings – applies to all
subsequent calls until the next time you adjust the
volume.
To switch the microphone on or off during a
call …
> Press to switch off the microphone. Mic. off
appears in the display and the handset beeps at
short intervals until the microphone is switched
back on.
> Press to switch on the microphone again.
David Jones
10:41
Volume
Volume
Volume
David Jones
10:41
David Jones
10:41
David Jones
Mic. off
6

Store a number after a call
After a call, you will be asked whether you
want to store the number in the Phonebook,
if it is not already there. You can store the
number type – home, work, or mobile phone
– and enter a name with the number. You
can also add numbers to names already
stored in the Phonebook.
After a call …
> The display shows the number and prompts you
to store it in the Phonebook. If a name was
received with Caller ID information, this name is
shown.
> Press OK to be able to store the number. New
name? appears in the display. If you wish to add
a number to a name stored in the Phonebook,
refer to the next page
> Press OK if the number belongs to a name not
yet stored in the Phonebook. The spelling line
appears in the display
> …push the Track point left or right to select
the letters for the name. Select Aa to switch
between upper and lower-case letters, and A@
to use letters specific to your language*.
> Press OK to store the selected letter. If you
store an upper-case letter, the cursor moves to
the lower-case letters. If you store a space or
symbol, the cursor moves to the upper-case
letters.
> To include digits, press the number keys.
> When the name is complete, push the Track
point left or right to move the cursor to the
symbol.
> Press OK to store the name. The display
prompts you to select a number type
> Push the Track point down to select either
Home, Mobile or Work and press OK to store it.
Here are some tips that can help you make
Phonebook entries easier to find:
– When entering couples’ names, put first names
in alphabetical order;
– When entering names of colleagues, put the
company name first;
– When entering the names of childrens’ friends,
start with the child’s first initial.
OK
23456789
Store number?
OK
23456789
New name?
Number type
Home?
OK
AaABCDEF...
OK
Home
stored
OK
David Jones
Aaabcdef...
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To add a number to a name in the
Phonebook…
> When the display prompts you to store a new
name, push the Track point down to select
Add to name? and press OK. The first letters of
names stored in the Phonebook appear in the
display.
> Push the Track point left or right to select the
first letter of a name and press OK. The first
name beginning with the selected letter
appears in the display.
> Push the Track point up or down to select the
name and press OK to be able to select a
number type.
> Push the Track point down to select Home,
Mobile or Work and press OK to store it.
>> Store a number after a call
OK
23456789
Add to name?
Number type
Home?
Home
stored
OK
David Jones
ADEGHKOPST...
First letter:
ADEGHKOPST...
First letter:
OK
OK
8

Search the Phonebook and make a
call
When the phone is not in use, you can use
the Track point to search directly from the
entire list of names in the Phonebook.
If there are few entries in the Phonebook …
> Push the Track point up or down to search
through the Phonebook and press OK to be
able to select a number type.
> Push the Track point down to select a number
type and press to make a call.
If the Phonebook contains many entries…
> Push the Track point left or right to access the
Phonebook. The letters in the display
correspond to the first letters of Phonebook
entries.
> Push the Track point left or right to select the
first letter.
> Press OK to be able to search through names
beginning with the letter you selected.
> Push the Track point up or down to search
through the names.
> When you have selected a name, press OK to
be able to search through the number types.
> Push the Track point down to select a number
type.
> Press to make a call.
*Refer to page 25 for further information about
selecting a primary number for a name.
Living Room
16:35
David Jones
ADEGHKOPST...
First letter:
ADEGHKOPST...
First letter:
OK
OK
Home
23456789
Living Room
16:35
David Jones
Home
23456789
Alice Smith
OK
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Use Redial
The Redial function stores the last 24
telephone numbers you called. In addition to
the number called, you can also view the
time, date, and duration of the call. If you
have entered a name in the Phonebook, this
is displayed instead of the number. Internal
calls are not registered in the Redial list.
To call from the Redial list…
> Press OK to bring up the main menu.
> If Redial list does not appear in the display, push
the Track point down until Redial list is shown.
> Press OK to access the Redial list.
> Push the Track point down to select the name
or number. If you pause at a number, the
display alternates between showing the name
and the number type
> Press OK. The display prompts you to make the
call.
> Press OK. If only one number is stored with the
name, or if the number is not stored in the
Phonebook, the call is made.
> If other number types are stored with the
name, push the Track point down to select a
number type and press to call.
To see call information for a selected
outgoing call …
> Press OK to view your options.
> Push the Track point down until Details?
appears in the display.
> Press OK. The phone number and the call
duration are shown.
You can store telephone numbers from the Redial
list directly in the Phonebook. Refer to Store
Redial and Caller ID numbers on page 19 for more
information.
The Redial list is only shared by handsets set up to
be ‘common’. Refer to Make a handset ‘personal’
or ‘common’ on page 31 for more information.
Living Room
16:35
David Jones
11:24 2 Jan
Redial list
OK
OK
OK
David Jones
Call?
OK
Home
23456789
Mobile
34567890
David Jones
2:44
David Jones
11:24 2 Jan
David Jones
Details?
OK
OK
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To delete a specific Redial number from the
list…
> Press OK to bring up the main menu.
> If Redial list does not appear in the display, push
the Track point down until Redial list is shown.
> Press OK to access the Redial list.
> Push the Track point down to select the name
or number.
> Press OK to view your options.
> Push the Track point down until Delete call?
appears in the display.
> Press OK to delete the selected entry.
Living Room
16:35
David Jones
11:24 2 Jan
Redial list
OK
David Jones
Delete call?
David Jones
Call deleted
OK
OK
OK
11

Use Caller ID
The last 24 numbers you have received calls
from are stored in the Caller ID list. If a name
is stored with the number in the Phonebook,
this name is shown, even if your phone
company has provided Caller ID name
information. Identical numbers are only
stored once in the list – the most recent call.
This function requires a Caller ID subscription
with your telephone company.
To call from the Caller ID list …
> Press OK to bring up the main menu.
> Push the Track point down until Caller ID list is
shown and press OK to access the Caller ID list.
> Push the Track point down to select the name
or number. If you pause at a number, the
display alternates between showing the name
and the number type
> Press OK. The display prompts you to make the
call.
> Press OK. If only one number is stored with the
name, or if the number is not stored in the
Phonebook, the call is made.
> If other number types are stored with the
name, push the Track point down to select a
number type and press to call.
To see call information for a selected
incoming call …
> Press OK to view your options.
> Push the Track point down until Details?
appears in the display.
> Press OK. The number of calls is shown.
Living Room
16:35
David Jones
11:24 2 Jan
Caller ID list
OK
OK
OK
David Jones
Call?
OK
Home
23456789
Mobile
34567890
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To delete a specific Caller ID number from
the list …
> Press OK to bring up the main menu.
> Push the Track point down until Caller ID list is
shown and press OK to access the Caller ID list.
> Push the Track point down to select the name
or number.
> Press OK to view your options.
> Push the Track point down until Delete?
appears in the display.
> Press OK to delete the selected entry.
You can store telephone numbers from the Caller
ID list directly in the Phonebook. Refer to Store
Redial and Caller ID numbers on page 19 for more
information.
Even if you subscribe to Caller ID, caller
information may still be unavailable for a
particular call. The following may appear in the
display during an incoming call*:
– Anonymous …Calls from unlisted numbers;
– No Caller ID …Caller ID not supported by the
service provider;
– International …Information unavailable for
international calls.
*Your service provider may also send information
other than that described above.
Living Room
16:35
David Jones
11:24 2 Jan
Caller ID list
OK
David Jones
Delete call?
David Jones
Call deleted
OK
OK
OK
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Enter a new name and number in
the Phonebook
At any time, you can store a name and
number in the Phonebook. A number can
contain up to 48 digits, and a name up to 25*
characters. You can store up to 200 entries.
To enter a number …
> Enter the telephone number using the digit
keys.
> Press OK to be able to store the number. New
name? appears in the display. If you wish to add
a number to a name stored in the Phonebook,
refer to the next page
> Press OK if the number belongs to a name not
yet stored in the Phonebook. The spelling line
appears in the display You can now enter a
name.
To enter a name …
> …push the Track point left or right to select
the letters for the name. Select Aa to switch
between upper and lower-case letters, and A@
to use letters specific to your language*.
> Press OK to store the selected letter. If you
store an upper case letter, the cursor
automatically moves to the lower-case letters. If
you store a space or symbol, such as ‘&’, the
cursor automatically moves to the upper-case
letters.
> Finish ‘typing’ the name.
> To include digits, press the number keys.
> When the name is complete, push the Track
point left or right to move the cursor to the
symbol.
> Press OK to store the name. The display
prompts you to select a number type
> Push the Track point down to select either
Home, Mobile or Work and press OK to store it.
Names and numbers are shared by all handsets
set up to be ‘common’. Refer to Make a handset
‘personal’ or ‘common’ on page 31 for more
information.
*With bases other than BeoLine, a name can
contain up to 16 characters, and the Aa and A@
functions are unavailable.
OK
23456789
Store number?
OK
23456789
New name?
Number type
Home?
OK
AaABCDEF...
OK
Home
stored
OK
David Jones
Aaabcdef...
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To add a number to a name in the
Phonebook…
> When the display prompts you to store a new
name, push the Track point down to select
Add to name? and press OK. The first letters of
names stored in the Phonebook appear in the
display.
> Push the Track point left or right to select the
first letter of a name and press OK. The first
name beginning with the selected letter
appears in the display.
> Push the Track point up or down to select the
name and press OK to be able to select a
number type.
> Push the Track point down to select Home,
Mobile or Work and press OK to store it.
OK
23456789
Add to name?
Number type
Home?
Home
stored
OK
David Jones
ADEGHKOPST...
First letter:
ADEGHKOPST...
First letter:
OK
OK
15

Edit a name or number in the
Phonebook
You can edit a Phonebook entry – which
typically contains a name and at least one
number – at any time.
Edit a number in the Phonebook…
> Push the Track point up or down to select the
name.
> Press OK to be able to select a number type.
> Push the Track point down to select a number
type and press OK to view your options.
> Push the Track point down until Edit? is
shown.
> Press OK to be able to edit the number.
> Push the Track point left to select a digit you
wish to edit.
> Press Cto delete the digit to the left of the
cursor.
> Enter a digit to replace the one you deleted.
> Repeat the above three steps for each digit you
wish to edit.
> Press OK when you are done editing the
number.
> The display prompts you to confirm that the
number is correct.
> Press OK to confirm. The display prompts you
to select a number type.
> Push the Track point down to select a number
type and press OK to store it.
OK
David Jones
OK
Mobile
34567890
OK
Mobile
Edit?
C
34567890
Mobile
34567890
Mobile
0–9
3456890
Mobile
OK
34567890
Mobile
OK
34567890
Number OK?
OK
Number type
Mobile?
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To edit a name …
> Push the Track point up or down to select the
name and press OK to view your options.
> Push the Track point down until Edit? appears
in the display and press OK to view your
options.
> Push the Track point down until Rename?
appears in the display and press OK.
> If the name is correct, press OK. Otherwise…
> …push the Track point left or right to select
the letters for the name.
> Press OK to store the selected letter. If you
store an upper case letter, the cursor
automatically moves to the lower-case letters. If
you store a space or symbol, such as ‘&’, the
cursor automatically moves to the upper-case
letters.
> Press C to delete the letter to the left of the
cursor.
> Finish ‘typing’ the name.
> To include digits, press the number keys.
> When the name is complete, push the Track
point left or right to move the cursor to the
symbol.
> Press OK to store the name.
If you wish to enter an additional number for the
same person in the Phonebook, you must enter a
new number as described on page 14. An edited
entry replaces the previous entry in the
Phonebook.
OK
Dave Jones
Rename?
David Jones
stored
OK
Dave Jones
Edit?
C
OK
Dave Jones
Aaabcdefg...
Dav
Aaabcdefg...
OK
David Jones
. . .
David Jones
Aaabcdefg...
Dave Jones
OK
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Delete a name or number in the
Phonebook
You can delete names and numbers stored in
the Phonebook.
Delete one number …
> Push the Track point up or down to select the
name.
> Press OK to be able to select a number type.
> Push the Track point down to select a number
type and press OK to view your options.
> Push the Track point down until Delete?
appears in the display and press OK to delete
the number.
Delete a name and all the numbers stored
with it …
> Push the Track point up or down to select the
name.
> Press OK to view your options.
> Push the Track point down until Edit? appears
in the display and press OK to view your
options.
> Push the Track point down until Delete all?
appears in the display and press OK. The
selected name and all the numbers stored with
it are deleted.
David Jones
Mobile
34567890
OK
OK
Mobile
Delete?
Mobile
deleted
OK
David Jones
David Jones
Delete all?
OK
David Jones
Edit?
OK
OK
David Jones
deleted
18

Store Redial and Caller ID numbers
Telephone numbers from the Redial and
Caller ID lists can be stored and named in the
Phonebook.
> Press OK to bring up the main menu.
> Push the Track point down until Redial list or
Caller ID list is shown and press OK to access
the list.
> Push the Track point down to select a number
and press OK to view your options.
> Push the Track point down until Store
number? appears in the display and press OK.
> Press OK to be able to store the number. New
name? appears in the display. If you wish to add
a number to a name stored in the Phonebook,
refer to page 15.
> Press OK. You can now enter a name.
To enter a name …
> …push the Track point left or right to select
the letters for the name. Select Aa to switch
between upper and lower-case letters, and A@
to use letters specific to your language*.
> Press OK to store the selected letter. If you
store an upper case letter, the cursor
automatically moves to the lower-case letters.
> Finish ‘typing’ the name.
> To include digits, press the number keys.
> When the name is complete, push the Track
point left or right to move the cursor to the
symbol.
> Press OK to store the name. The display
prompts you to select a number type
> Push the Track point down to select either
Home, Mobile or Work and press OK to store it.
*These functions are only available if you use the
handset with the BeoLine base.
OK
OK
Home
stored
Number type
Home?
OK
AaABCDEF...
OK
OK
David Jones
Aaabcdef...
Living Room
16:35
Caller ID list
OK
23456789
11:24 2 Jan
OK
23456789
Store number?
OK
23456789
New name?
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You can delete the content of either list at
any time.
To delete the content of a list…
> Press OK to bring up the main menu
> Push the Track point down until Delete lists? is
shown and press OK
> Push the Track point down to select Caller ID
list? or Redial list? and press OK to delete the
content of the list
If you have set your handset to personal as
described on page 31, deleting the content of a
list only applies to the handset. If you have set the
handset to common, the list is deleted for all
handsets set to common.
Delete the content of the Caller ID
list or Redial list
Living Room
16:35
Redial list
Delete lists
OK
OK
Caller ID list?
OK
Deleted
Caller ID list
20