Brother DECT BCL-D70 User manual

USER’S GUIDE
DECT™
Handset
BCL-D70
Version 0
UK/IRE/OCE/ASA

© 2008 Brother Industries, Ltd.

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Approval Information and Compilation and
Publication Notice
THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH A TWO WIRE ANALOGUE PSTN LINE
FITTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR.
APPROVAL INFORMATION
Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than where it was
originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on
public telecommunication lines in another country.
Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published,
covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without
notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials
contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused
by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors
relating to the publication.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

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Table of Contents
1 General Information 1
Using the documentation.......................................................................................1
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................1
Introduction............................................................................................................1
Initial Setup............................................................................................................2
Connecting the battery charger cradle power cord..........................................2
Installing the battery ........................................................................................2
Setting your country.........................................................................................3
Registering cordless handsets ........................................................................3
Deregistering cordless handsets .....................................................................4
Choosing a location ...............................................................................................5
Important safety instructions..................................................................................5
Control panel overview ..........................................................................................6
LCD display indications ...................................................................................7
2 Telephone 8
Basic operation......................................................................................................8
Making a telephone call...................................................................................8
Answering calls................................................................................................8
Mute (Hold)......................................................................................................9
Tone or pulse
(Not available in New Zealand) ...................................................................9
Search .............................................................................................................9
Call History/Redial ...........................................................................................9
Caller ID history ...............................................................................................9
Pause ............................................................................................................10
Storing numbers for easy dialling ........................................................................10
Storing numbers ............................................................................................10
Storing numbers from Call History.................................................................11
Storing numbers from the Caller ID history ...................................................11
Changing stored numbers .............................................................................11
Deleting stored numbers ...............................................................................12
Advanced operation.............................................................................................12
Transferring a call at the end of a conversation ............................................12
Using an intercom..........................................................................................13
Making a three-way conference call ..............................................................13
Choosing Base unit .......................................................................................14
Key Lock........................................................................................................14

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3 Menu and Features 15
On-screen programming......................................................................................15
Menu keys ...........................................................................................................15
Memory storage.............................................................................................15
Menu Table..........................................................................................................16
Entering Text .......................................................................................................18
General setup ......................................................................................................19
Ring Volume ..................................................................................................19
Beeper Volume..............................................................................................19
Speaker Volume ............................................................................................19
Handset Volume ............................................................................................19
Ringer Pattern ...............................................................................................19
Automatic Daylight Savings Time (For Europe) ............................................20
Daylight Savings Time
(For Asia and Oceania) .............................................................................20
LCD Contrast.................................................................................................20
Date and Time ...............................................................................................20
Choosing your language................................................................................21
Echo Control..................................................................................................21
Modify PIN .....................................................................................................22
Restoring all the settings to factory settings ..................................................22
4 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 23
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................23
If you are having difficulty with your cordless handset ..................................23
Error messages ...................................................................................................24
Routine maintenance...........................................................................................25
Charging the battery ......................................................................................25
Cleaning ........................................................................................................26
Replacing the battery.....................................................................................26
5 Specifications 28
General ................................................................................................................28
Cordless handset...........................................................................................28
Battery ...........................................................................................................28
Battery charger cradle ...................................................................................29
AC adapter ....................................................................................................29
Basic Features.....................................................................................................29
6 Index 30

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Using the
documentation 1
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your cordless DECT™
(Digital Enhanced Cordless
Telecommunication) handset.
The cordless handset battery is designed so
that it can be replaced by the user. For
replacement instruction, see Replacing the
battery on page 26.
Symbols and conventions
used in the documentation 1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
Introduction 1
The cordless handset offers several functions
that can be used to enhance the calling
features of your Brother machine.
Redial:
Allows you to choose one of the last 10
numbers dialled for redialling. You can
also store this number in the Phonebook.
Store numbers:
You can store up to 100 names with each
having a number available in the
Phonebook.
Transfer:
Transfer calls between the cordless
handset and the machine (base unit). If
you have additional optional cordless
handsets, you can also transfer a call to
another cordless handset.
Intercom:
Use the intercom feature to make internal
calls between the cordless handset and
the machine (base unit). If you have
additional optional cordless handsets, you
can also make an intercom call to another
cordless handset.
Three-way conference call:
Three-way conference call allows two
users to speak with a third party from the
machine (base unit) and the cordless
handset at the same time.
Caller ID:
If you have a Caller ID subscriber service
from your telephone company the
incoming caller will be identified on the
LCD display of the cordless handset. You
can also store this number as a
Phonebook. This feature may not be
available in some countries.
General Information 1
Bold Bold typeface identifies specific
keys on the control panel of the
cordless handset or the
machine (base unit).
Italics Italicized typeface emphasizes
an important point or refers you
to a related topic.
Courier
New
Text in the Courier New font
identifies messages on the
LCD of the cordless handset.
Warnings tell you what to do to
prevent possible personal injury.
Cautions specify procedures you
must follow or avoid to prevent
possible damage to the cordless
handset or other objects.
Notes tell you how you should
respond to a situation that may arise
or give tips about how the operation
works with other features.

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Initial Setup 1
Your Brother machine can support up to 3
optional cordless handsets for a total of 4
cordless handsets. If you have purchased an
optional cordless handset please follow the
setup steps instructions below. For the
cordless handset that was included with your
machine please follow the setup steps
instructions in the Quick Setup Guide.
Connecting the battery
charger cradle power cord 1
aPlug the connector into the socket (1)
and then hook the cable around its
retaining clip (2) as shown in the
diagram.
bPlug the AC adapter into the electrical
socket.
Installing the battery 1
aInsert the connector (1) of the battery (2)
in the direction shown below.
bPlace the battery in the position shown.
cInstall the battery cover by sliding it onto
the back of the handset.
Note
Be careful that you do not catch the
battery connector cord.
1 2
(Example for U.K.)
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2

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dCharge the battery by leaving the
cordless handset in the cradle for at
least 12 hours before you use it.
(See Charging the battery on page 25.)
You can continue to set up the handset
during this time.
Setting your country 1
The first time you install the battery, you must
set your country so that the cordless handset
works correctly on local telecommunication
lines.
aPress Menu/OK.
bPress aor bto choose your country.
Press Menu/OK.
cPress 1to confirm.
Note
(For Asia)
If you do not find your country, choose
Others in step b.
Registering cordless
handsets 1
You can register up to 3 additional cordless
handsets for a total of 4 cordless handsets to
the machine (base unit).
aPress MENU on the touchscreen of the
machine (base unit).
bPress aor bto display Initial
Setup.
cPress Initial Setup.
dPress aor bto display Register
Handset.
ePress Register Handset.
fPress Register.
The machine (base unit) searches for
the cordless handset.
gPress Menu/OK on the cordless
handset.
hPress aor bto choose Register HS.
Press Menu/OK.
iPress aor bto choose Base1, Base2,
Base3 or Base4.
Press Menu/OK.
Note
• If you have already registered the handset
to a base unit, make sure you choose a
base unit number that is not being used.
For example, if you register the handset to
an additional base unit and you choose
Base1, the base unit previously stored in
Base1 will be overwritten and the handset
will no longer be connected to it.
• Your machine (base unit) is already stored
as Base1 on the included handset.

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jEnter the registered 4-digit PIN number
of the machine (base unit) (The factory
setting is “0000”.) by pressing the dial
pad on the control panel of the cordless
handset.
Press Menu/OK.
Note
• If you hear three short beeps, the cordless
handset did not register. Try to register the
cordless handset again.
• If you want to install another cordless
handset, repeat steps fthrough j.
• You can change the PIN number. (See
Modify PIN on page 22.)
• You may register GAP (Generic Access
Profile) compatible DECT™ handsets to
your machine (base unit). Follow steps a
through f, then refer to your handset
documentation to complete the
registration. Functions are limited to
making and receiving external calls. Some
handsets may not work with your
machine.
kPress Stop/Exit on the control panel of
the machine (base unit).
Deregistering cordless
handsets 1
You can deregister your cordless handset.
If you are using more than one cordless
handset, deregistration will remove all
handsets registered with the machine (base
unit).
aPress MENU on the touchscreen of the
machine (base unit).
bPress aor bto display Initial
Setup.
cPress Initial Setup.
dPress aor bto display Register
Handset.
ePress Register Handset.
fPress Terminate.
Press Yes to confirm.
gPress Stop/Exit.

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Choosing a location 1
Choose a location where the temperature
remains between 10° C and 35° C.
DO NOT put the cordless handset and
cradle near heaters, air conditioners,
water or chemicals.
DO NOT expose the cordless handset and
cradle to direct sunlight, excessive heat,
moisture, or dust.
DO NOT use the cordless handset near
electro-medical equipment.
We recommend at least 3 m between the
machine (base unit) or cordless handset
and possible sources of radio
interference.
Important safety
instructions 1
WARNING
Use only the AC adapter and the cradle
supplied with this cordless handset.
This product must be installed near an
electrical socket that is easily accessible.
Use only a genuine Brother rechargeable
battery.
DO NOT dispose of a used battery in a fire.
It may explode.
Corrosive fluid rarely leaks out. If it gets in
your eyes wash them with water at once.
Call a doctor if you are concerned.
DO NOT allow the battery to touch any
conductive materials. It can cause a short
circuit of the battery.
Small metallic objects such as pins and
staples may be attracted to the phone’s
earpiece.
CAUTION
DO NOT take off the white plastic that
covers the battery.
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Control panel overview1
1 LCD (liquid crystal display)
Displays messages on the screen to help you
set up and use your cordless handset.
2 (Redial/Pause)
Redials any of the last 10 numbers you called.
It also lets you put a pause in Phonebook
numbers.
3 Headset socket
You can connect an external headset with
microphone (not included) to the cordless
handset. To access the headset socket fold
open the headset socket cover located on the
left side of the cordless handset. You can
connect any standard headsets that use a
2.5 mm mini style plug.
4 C (Clear)
Press to back up a cursor and delete a letter.
5(Talk)
Press to make or receive a phone call.
6 Dial Pad
Use these keys to dial a telephone number and
as a keyboard for entering information into the
cordless handset.
The #key lets you temporarily switch the
dialling mode during a telephone call from
Pulse to Tone 1.
1Not available in New Zealand
7 (Speaker Phone)
Lets you speak to another party without lifting
the cordless handset.
8 Charging LED
Turns green when the cordless handset is
being charged.
9R
Use this key to gain access to an outside line,
or transfer a call to another extension when it is
connected to a PBX.
(For Asia and Oceania regions)
Gaining access to an outside line is only
available to users in Australia and New
Zealand.
10 Menu keys:
Volume keys
dc
You can press these keys to adjust the ring,
speaker or handset volume of the cordless
handset.
a
Lets you look up numbers that are stored in
the dialling memory.
aor b
Press to scroll through the menus and
options.
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11 Menu/OK
Lets you access the Menu to program or store
your settings in the cordless handset.
12 (Off)
Press to hang up or cancel the current
operation.
13 Int (Mute/Intercom, Hold/Intercom)
Puts the current phone call on hold. Also, press
this key to speak on the intercom, to transfer an
incoming call to the cordless handset or to
make a three-way conference call.
LCD display indications 1
The LCD shows the current cordless handset
status.
1 Cordless status
A four level indicator shows the current
cordless handset signal strength.
2 Speaker Phone
Lets you see when you are speaking with the
Speaker Phone.
3 Ring volume status
Lets you see when the ring volume is set to off.
4 Battery status
A four level indicator shows the available
battery.
0Max
0Max
12 3 4

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Basic operation 2
Making a telephone call 2
aPick up the cordless handset.
bEnter a number using the dial pad or
choose a number stored in the dialling
memory.
cPress .
dSpeak clearly toward the microphone.
ePress to hang up.
fReplace the cordless handset.
Note
If you want to make a telephone call
without lifting the cordless handset, press
and enter a number using the dial pad.
Answering calls 2
aPick up the cordless handset from the
cradle to answer the call. If your
cordless handset is not in the cradle you
must press to answer the
call.
bTo end the call, press .
cReplace the cordless handset.
When the machine (base unit) or the cordless
handset rings, instead of lifting the cordless
handset, and pressing you can
also press on the cordless handset.
Speak clearly toward the cordless handset.
To end the call, press .
If you have a bad connection, your caller
might hear your voice echoed during the call.
If you experience this problem, pick up the
cordless handset and press to use the
handset.
Note
Even if it is a fax call when you answer, the
machine (base unit) will receive the fax
automatically. See Fax Detect in the
User’s Guide.
Telephone 2

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Mute (Hold) 2
If you want to put a call on hold, press the Int
key. To release the call from hold press Int
again. You can also transfer to the machine
(base unit) or to another cordless handset if
you have an additional optional cordless
handset. (See Transferring a call at the end of
a conversation on page 12.)
Tone or pulse
(Not available in New Zealand) 2
If you have a pulse dialling service, but need
to send tone signals (for example, for
telephone banking), follow the instructions
below. If you have a Touch Tone service, you
will not need this feature to send tone signals.
aPick up the cordless handset.
bPress .
cPress #on the control panel of your
cordless handset. Any digits dialled after
this will send tone signals.
When you hang up, the cordless
handset will return to the pulse dialling
service.
dPress .
Search 2
You can search for names you have stored in
the Phonebook memory.
aPick up the cordless handset.
bPress a( ) and do one of the
following:
Press aor bto choose the name
you want to call.
Use the dial pad to enter the first
letter of the name, and then
press aor bto choose the name
you want to call.
Call History/Redial 2
The last 10 numbers you called will be stored
in the call history. You can choose one of
these numbers to make a call, add it to the
Phonebook, or delete it from the history.
aPress .
You can also choose Call History
by pressing Menu/OK.
bPress aor bto choose the number and
do one of the following:
To make a call, press .
To store or delete the number, press
Menu/OK and go to step c.
cDo one of the following:
If you want to store the number,
press aor bto choose
Add Phonebook.
Press Menu/OK.
(See Storing numbers from Call
History on page 11.)
Press aor bto choose Delete.
Press Menu/OK.
Press 1to confirm.
If you want to delete all the stored
numbers, press aor bto choose
All Delete.
Press Menu/OK.
Press 1to confirm.
Caller ID history 2
This feature requires the Caller ID subscriber
service offered by many local telephone
companies. (See Caller ID in the User’s
Guide.)
The last 30 numbers you received will be
stored in the Caller ID history. You can
choose one of these numbers to make a call,
add it to the Phonebook, or delete it from the
history.
aPress Menu/OK.

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bPress aor bto choose
Caller ID hist..
Press Menu/OK.
cPress aor bto choose the number and
do one of the following:
To make a call, press .
To store or delete the number, press
Menu/OK and go to step d.
dDo one of the following:
If you want to store the number,
press aor bto choose
Add Phonebook.
Press Menu/OK.
(See Storing numbers from the
Caller ID history on page 11.)
Press aor bto choose Delete.
Press Menu/OK.
Press 1to confirm.
If you want to delete all the stored
numbers, press aor bto choose
All Delete.
Press Menu/OK.
Press 1to confirm.
Note
This feature may not be available in some
countries.
Pause 2
When dialling manually, you can press to
insert a 3.5 second pause between numbers.
If you are dialling overseas, you can press
as many times as needed to increase the
length of the pause.
Storing numbers for
easy dialling 2
You can set up your cordless handset for
easy dialling. When you choose a number
stored in the dialling memory, the LCD shows
the name, if you stored it, or the number.
Storing numbers 2
You can store up to 100 locations with a
name and a number. When you dial you will
only have to press a few keys (For example:
a( ), aor band ).
aPress Menu/OK.
bPress aor bto choose Phonebook.
Press Menu/OK.
cPress aor bto choose Add.
Press Menu/OK.
dDo one of the following:
Enter the name (up to 16 characters)
using the dial pad.
Press Menu/OK.
(To help you enter letters, see
Entering Text on page 18.)
To store the number without a name,
press Menu/OK.
eEnter the telephone number (up to 20
digits).
Press Menu/OK.
fDo one of the following:
To store another number, go to
step c.
To finish the setting, press .

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Storing numbers from Call
History 2
You can also store numbers from the call
history.
aPress .
You can also choose Call History
by pressing Menu/OK.
bPress aor bto choose the number you
want to store.
Press Menu/OK.
cPress aor bto choose
Add Phonebook.
Press Menu/OK.
dDo one of the following:
Enter the name (up to 16 characters)
using the dial pad.
Press Menu/OK.
(To help you enter letters, see
Entering Text on page 18.)
To store the number without a name,
press Menu/OK.
ePress Menu/OK to confirm the number.
Storing numbers from the
Caller ID history 2
If you have the Caller ID subscriber service
from your telephone company you can also
store Phonebook numbers from incoming
calls in the Caller ID history. (See Caller ID in
the machine’s User’s Guide.)
aPress Menu/OK.
bPress aor bto choose
Caller ID hist..
Press Menu/OK.
cPress aor bto choose a number you
want to store.
Press Menu/OK.
dPress aor bto choose
Add Phonebook.
Press Menu/OK.
eDo one of the following:
Enter the name (up to 16 characters)
using the dial pad.
Press Menu/OK.
(To help you enter letters, see
Entering Text on page 18.)
To store the number without a name,
press Menu/OK.
fPress Menu/OK to confirm the number.
Changing stored numbers 2
You can change a name or number that has
already been stored.
aPress Menu/OK.
bPress aor bto choose Phonebook.
Press Menu/OK.
cPress aor bto choose Change.
Press Menu/OK.
dPress aor bto choose the name or
number you want to change.
Press Menu/OK.
eDo one of the following:
Enter the name (up to 16 characters)
using the dial pad.
Press Menu/OK.
(See Entering Text on page 18.)
If you do not want to change the
name, press Menu/OK.
Note
How to change the stored name or
number:
If you want to change a character, press
dor cto position the cursor under the
incorrect character, then press C.
Re-enter the correct letter.

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fDo one of the following:
Enter the new number (up to 20
digits).
Press Menu/OK.
If you do not want to change the
number, press Menu/OK.
gPress .
Deleting stored numbers 2
You can delete a name or number that has
already been stored.
aPress Menu/OK.
bPress aor bto choose Phonebook.
Press Menu/OK.
cDo one of the following:
Press aor bto choose Delete.
Press Menu/OK.
If you want to delete all the stored
numbers, press aor bto choose
All Delete.
Press Menu/OK.
Press 1to confirm and then press
.
dPress aor bto choose the name or
number you want to delete.
Press Menu/OK.
Press 1to confirm.
ePress .
Advanced operation 2
You can transfer a call, make an intercom call
or make a three-way conference call. If you
have optional cordless handsets you must
register each handset to the machine (base
unit). See Registering cordless
handsets on page 3. The cordless handset
that was included with your machine (base
unit) is already registered as Handset 1.
Transferring a call at the end
of a conversation 2
From the machine (base unit) 2
aWhen you finish speaking, press
Mute/Intercom (Hold/Intercom).
bPress 1, 2, 3or 4on the dial pad for the
handset you want to transfer to.
cAfter you confirm the other person is on
the line, hang up.
Note
If no one is on the line, press
Mute/Intercom (Hold/Intercom) to
release the call from hold.
Base Unit Machine
Handset#1 Handset included with
the machine
Handset#2 Optional cordless
handset
Handset#3 Optional cordless
handset
Handset#4 Optional cordless
handset

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2
From the cordless handset 2
aPress Int when you finish speaking.
bPress aor bto choose Base Unit.
Press Menu/OK.
cAfter you confirm the other person is on
the line, press .
Note
• If no one is on the line, press Int to release
the call from hold.
• If you have one or more optional cordless
handsets, you can choose one of these
handsets in step b.
Using an intercom 2
The intercom feature allows you to make
internal calls between the cordless handset
and the machine (base unit). If you have
additional optional cordless handsets (4
max.) you can also make an intercom call to
another cordless handset.
Making a call from the machine (base
unit) 2
aPress Mute/Intercom (Hold/Intercom).
bPress 1, 2, 3or 4on the dial pad for the
handset you want to connect to.
cAfter you finish speaking, hang up.
Making a call from the cordless
handset 2
aPick up the cordless handset.
bPress Int.
cPress aor bto choose Base Unit.
Press Menu/OK.
dAfter you finish speaking, hang up.
Note
If you have one or more optional cordless
handsets, you can choose one of these
handsets in step c.
Making a three-way
conference call 2
During a call to or from an outside line you
can add another person to the call to make a
three way conference call.
Calling the cordless handset from the
machine (base unit) 2
aDuring a call, press Mute/Intercom
(Hold/Intercom).
bPress 1, 2, 3or 4on the dial pad to add
the handset you want to the call.
cAfter you confirm the other person is on
the line, press Mute/Intercom
(Hold/Intercom).
Calling the machine (base unit) from
the cordless handset 2
aDuring a call, press Int.
bPress aor bto choose Base Unit.
Press Menu/OK.
cAfter you confirm the other person is on
the line, press Int.
Note
If you have one or more optional cordless
handsets, you can choose one of these
handsets in step b.

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Choosing Base unit 2
If you registered multiple base units into your
cordless handset, you can choose which
base unit you want to use. (See Registering
cordless handsets on page 3.)
aPress Menu/OK.
bPress aor bto choose HS Settings.
Press Menu/OK.
cPress aor bto choose Select BASE.
Press Menu/OK.
dPress aor bto choose Base1, Base2,
Base3 or Base4.
Press Menu/OK.
ePress .
Key Lock 2
Key Lock lets you prevent unauthorized
access to the cordless handset. While Key
Lock is on, the handset will only be able to
answer calls.
Turning Key Lock on 2
aPress Menu/OK, #.
The LCD shows Keypad Locked.
Turning Key Lock off 2
aPress Menu/OK, #.